Best Elliot Gamble Podcasts (2025)

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James O'Connor, "Untitled Goose Game" (Boss Fight Books, 2025) 24:18

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It's a beautiful day in the village, and you are a horrible goose, ready to wreak charming havoc on the weary locals. You'll ruin their gardens, invade their pub, and terrorize their children. What kind of scoundrels would make such a devious game? Before the critical acclaim, the tweets from celebrities, the major awards, the memes, the fan art, a…

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EP 267: Get the Decode on Grok 4, Galaxy Folds, AI Ethics, and Frothy Markets 50:39

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On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the latest tech news stories that made headlines. This week’s handpicked topics include: X and xAI News https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/elon-musks-xai-launches-grok-4-alongside-a-300-monthly-subscription/ https://x.com/patrickmoorhead/status/1943342069235245421?…

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EP 266: Tech Giants' Chess Moves - From Meta's Hiring Flex to Oracle's Cloud Surge 1:08:48

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On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the latest tech news stories that made headlines. This week’s handpicked topics include: Amazon’s 1 million robot milestone https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-million-robots-ai-foundation-model AI job losses and economic impacts https://techcrunch.…

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S1:E44 – Heart to heart 1:49:02

9d ago1:49:02

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The Crew closes out the Colorado Arch of our story. Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion Our email: [email protected] Epidemic sound discount link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/fjv6ur Find us on social media! https://linktr.ee/theaterofthemindpodcast Theater of the Mind is Amanda Arfsten, Jeremy Arfsten, Michael Bernal,…

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Hope on the High Seas of Hell (w/ Moss Powers) 46:35

10d ago46:35

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Moss Powers of Brewist Tabletop to discuss Book of Leviathan, their new expansion to the religious horror TTRPG HELLWHALERS. We discuss what this game has to say about hope and religious trauma, why gambling with Sic Bo is the perfect mechanic for driving home these themes, and what players can expect from this new ex…

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A Pride Month Pairing 51:54

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Happy Pride! This month, we read two wonderfully queer games played in pairs. You can find Eyes on the Prize by Ira Prince linked here and I Have The High Ground by Jess Levine linked here. You can find the game for next month, Orbital Blues by Sam Sleney & Zachary Cox, through SoulMuppet Publishing’s store, linked here, or on their itch[dot]io, li…

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EP 265: Will AI Take Your Job? Plus Intel’s Quiet Transformation & AMD’s Opportunity in the AI Chip Race 1:01:36

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Could AI make your job obsolete? Episode 265 of the Six Five Podcast tackles this question and other hot topics. Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman explore Amazon's AI-driven hiring slowdown and the potential impact on white-collar jobs. From HPE Discover highlights to OpenAI's legal battles with Microsoft, and a debate over the ethics of AI compan…

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170 - Jay 'JWIN' Nguyen 34:33

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In this episode, JWIN shares his journey from corporate success to life as a high-stakes professional poker player. He explains why leaving a secure career wasn’t as reckless as it seemed and how mindset, not luck, determines long-term success in poker. Jay reflects on overcoming major downswings, building mental resilience, and the importance of s…

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A New Vision for Games at Kickstarter (w/ Asher McClennahan) 57:19

24d ago57:19

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Asher McClennahan, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss new features built on community feedback, how TTRPG creators can most effectively use Kickstarter, and how he hopes to regain the trust of creators who have left the platform in recent years due to concerns over AI and more. Talk of the Table is hoste…

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Elliot Lichtman, "The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games" (MIT Press, 2025) 48:46

26d ago48:46

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In The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games (MIT Press, 2025), Elliot Lichtman will teach you some of computer science’s most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games you already know. Learn recursion by playing tic…

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S1:E43 – The Horde 1:56:31

25d ago1:56:31

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The crew attempts to save Fort Morgan Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion, Gore, Body Horror, Death, Sacrifice Our email: [email protected] Send us your questions, comments or funny anecdotes, and we'll include them in our Q&A episode that we are recording Saturday May 31st. Epidemic sound discount link! https://share.epi…

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Carly A. Kocurek and Matthew Payne, "Ultima and Worldbuilding in the Computer Role-Playing Game" (Amherst College Press, 2024) 30:12

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Ultima and World-Building in the Computer Role-Playing Game (Amherst College Press, 2024) is the first scholarly book to focus exclusively on the long-running Ultima series of computer role-playing games (RPG) and to assess its lasting impact on the RPG genre and video game industry. Through archival and popular media sources, examinations of fan c…

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Trans Technologies 1:07:27

28d ago1:07:27

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How can technology creates new possibilities for transgender people? How do trans experiences, in turn, create new possibilities for technology? Trans Technologies, (MIT Press, 2025) by Dr. Oliver L. Haimson, explores how and why mainstream technologies often exclude or marginalize transgender users. Trans Technologies describes what happens when t…

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[PATREON PREVIEW] Roundtable: TTRPG Publishing 33:04

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In this Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with Ray Chou of Mythworks and Fred Hicks of Evil Hat for a frank discussion on the state of TTRPG publishing amidst uncertainty caused by tariffs and more. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode: Talk of the Table on Patreon…

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Jason Su: The Joy of Poker 55:06

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Today's guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is the author of "Poker with Presence" and "The Joy of Poker" Jason Su. Jason's been a longtime friend of CPG and has established himself as the blackbelt of presence in the world of poker. His list of successful clients and students is incredibly impressive and his track record for helping folks Chasing Pok…

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Love & Hate in Adaptation (w/ Jess Levine) 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Jess Levine, designer of games like Planet FIST, I Have the High Ground, and Going Rogue—one half of the forthcoming two-game book with Riley Rethal’s Galactic. We discuss bringing this massive collaboration to life, the choice of working in GMless or GMed design, and why the best adaptational media is made with love …

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EP 264: Breaking Up and Making Up: Feuds, Forecasts & Foundries 54:41

1M ago54:41

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The girls are fighting! From Microsoft's reorganization signaling the potential end of SaaS, the (un)surprising public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Broadcom's impressive AI chip performance, Pat and Dan cover it all! The handpicked topics for this week are: Breaking News and Market Trends: Discussion of Microsoft's reorganization an…

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S1:E42 – FAFO 1:16:22

1M ago1:16:22

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A member of the crew learns exactly why the zombie pit was referred to as a blender. Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion, Gore, Body Horror, Death, Sacrifice Our email: [email protected] Send us your questions, comments or funny anecdotes, and we'll include them in our Q&A episode that we are recording Saturday May 31st. …

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EP 263: NVIDIA’s Big Week, The iPhone Made in America Debate, and the China Chip Crunch 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

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It’s NVIDIA Week! On Episode 263 of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman share a lively dialogue on the week's most compelling tech news and earnings reports. From new US chip software restrictions on China, and Salesforce's strategic acquisition of Informatica, to the latest tech earnings reports. This episode heats up! This …

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Introducing FIVE New Affiliate Shows 46:34

2M ago46:34

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The Many Sided Network is EXPANDING! And as a part of that expansion we are adding FIVE new affiliate shows to our network. In this episode you'll be getting a proper introduction to each of these phenomenal new shows from the creators themselves. The Many Sided Network is dedicated to TTRPG and nerdy podcasts telling great stories in new and innov…

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“Something is Wrong With This House” by Anna Landin & Jonah Walker 41:36

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This month, we read Something is Wrong With This House by Anna Landin and Jonah Walker. You can find it here, on Anna’s itch[dot]io page. Find the games for next month: Eyes on the Prize by Ira Prince, on Ira’s itch[dot]io, linked here. I Have The High Ground by Jess Levine, on Jess’s itch[dot]io, linked here. Find us on Patreon here! (Following is…

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Dave Cook, "Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups" (Bitmap Books, 2022) 19:26

2M ago19:26

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Get ready for the fight of your life in Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups (Bitmap Books, 2022). Written by award-winning author Dave Cook, and opening with a foreword by legendary Double Dragon creator, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, this odyssey through bare-knuckle nostalgia features over 200 games spanning 37 years. At over 45…

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169 - Vlastimil Pustina - Vlastimil on Mastery, Mindset & Meaning 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Vlastimil, a former law student turned professional poker player, shared his journey from accidentally discovering poker during law school to becoming a dedicated cash game player. He discussed the challenges of transitioning from low to high stakes, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes, including better money management and a healthier …

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EP 262: AI Acceleration: Cisco's Jeetu Patel on Transforming Enterprise Tech 1:10:34

2M ago1:10:34

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In this episode, Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead sit down with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore the transformative impact of AI on technology and business. Jeetu shares insights into Cisco's strategic focus on infrastructure, security, and partnerships to drive AI innovation. The handpicked topics for this we…

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A Love Letter to Violence (w/ Daniel Kwan) 54:42

2M ago54:42

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Daniel Kwan, designer of Wandering Blades to discuss the balance of OSR and storygame design sensibilities behind this new game, how he found inspiration in the beautiful violence of wuxia media, and what designers can learn by playing TCGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back W…

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S1:E41 – Lord Ashrephael Pt. 2 1:45:10

2M ago1:45:10

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The crew continues their battle against the powerful Lord Ashrephael Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion, Gore, Body Horror Our email: [email protected] Send us your questions, comments or funny anecdotes, and we'll include them in our Q&A episode that we are recording Saturday May 31st. Epidemic sound discount link! http…

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EP 261: AI's Global Surge: From Middle East Deals to Data Center Disruption 48:10

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Join your favorite hosts, Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman, as they unpack the week's most significant tech headlines. From surprising developments in the Middle East to groundbreaking announcements in data center technology and the electrifying buzz around AI, they leave no stone unturned. The handpicked topics for this week are: Middle East Tec…

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EP 260: The AI Chip Race and the Trade Deal Gamble: Analyzing AMD, ARM 57:19

2M ago57:19

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This week on The Six Five Podcast, Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are back from their travels and diving headfirst into the whirlwind of tech news! From big tech earnings and deepening trade tensions to the evolution of enterprise AI, SaaS disruption, and the shifting role of software agents, the duo breaks down what’s driving transformation ac…

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Games That Demand Play (w/ Zach Cox) 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Zach Cox, founder and creative lead of SoulMuppet Publishing to discuss growing a business while hating capitalism, being a sicko about book production, and creating games that demand play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Mad As Hell on Kickstarter Mad As Hell Quickstart Mad…

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S1:E40 – Lord Ashrephael P.1 1:42:59

2M ago1:42:59

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The crew begins the fight of their life Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion, Gore, Body Horror Epidemic sound discount link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/fjv6ur Find us on social media! https://linktr.ee/theaterofthemindpodcast Theater of the Mind is Amanda Arfsten, Jeremy Arfsten, Michael Bernal, Michael Downs, and Kasey Weingarten a…

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Tracy Fullerton and Matthew Farber, "The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully" (MIT Press, 2025) 33:08

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How players evoke personal and subjective meanings through a new theory of player response. In The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully (MIT Press, 2025), Tracy Fullerton and Matthew Farber explore the experiences we have when we play games: not the outcomes of play or the aesthetics of formal game structures but the ephemeral and emotional expe…

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EP 259: Tech Titans Under Scrutiny: Antitrust, AI, and Global Competition 52:23

3M ago52:23

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Tough times for tech as Apple AND Google face legal woes. This week on The Six Five Pod, Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman dissect the major developments shaping the tech landscape: From the DOJ's challenge to Google Chrome’s search dominance and Apple's legal battles over its app store policies. Get the expert breakdown on the implications for co…

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Peter Krapp, "Computing Legacies: Digital Cultures of Simulation" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:13:44

3M ago1:13:44

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We're pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Krapp, the author of Computing Legacies: Digital Cultures of Simulation (MIT Press, 2024), to the New Books Network. In Computing Legacies, Peter Krapp explores a media history of simulation to excavate three salient aspects of digital culture. Firstly, he profiles simulation as cultural technique, enabling symbol…

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Glorious Heists (w/ Andre Novoa) 50:13

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Andre Novoa of Games Omnivorous to discuss his latest game The Job and how it uses simple mechanics to elegantly recreate a heist movie for your gaming table. We also discuss what makes Games Omnivorous unique and touch on the TTRPG scene in Portugal. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Lin…

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The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine) 1:24:39

3M ago1:24:39

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Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds rel…

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S1:E39 – The Hunt for the Missing Sister 2:31:40

3M ago2:31:40

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The crew rushes off to try to find Sadie Lee. Unknown to them, something dark is waiting. Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion, Gore, Body Horror Epidemic sound discount link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/fjv6ur Find us on social media! https://linktr.ee/theaterofthemindpodcast Theater of the Mind is Amanda Arfsten, Jeremy Arfsten, Mic…

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168 - Samuel Mullur - Sam’s Rise Through Mindset, Mentors & the Mental Game 37:18

3M ago37:18

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Meet Sam, a 27-year-old poker player, shared his journey from gaming to poker, highlighting his meteoric rise from casual play to high-stakes tournaments. He emphasized the importance of networking and mentorship, noting a pivotal realization that collaboration accelerated his growth. Sam discussed overcoming a significant downswing by maintaining …

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James Cartlidge, "The Rise of the Roguelite: Inside a Gaming Phenomenon" (CRC Press, 2025) 28:12

3M ago28:12

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The Rise of the Roguelite: Inside a Gaming Phenomenon (CRC Press, 2025) analyzes the wave of roguelite games that have appeared over the past decade, putting them in historical context, informing readers about their development out of and relation to the roguelike genre that inspired them. The book includes discussions of the historical development…

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EP 258: From Intel's Altera Sale to HPE's Elliot Shake-up: Tech's Turbulent Week 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Buckle up! The Six Five Podcast is back, and Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are diving headfirst into the week's tech news, from the latest AI showdowns to the escalating US-China trade war. Get ready for an action-packed breakdown! The handpicked topics for this week are: Tariff and Trade Policy Whipsaw: Analysis on the recent tariff changes a…

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Jonathan D. Cohen, "Losing Big: America's Dangerous Sports Gambling Boom" (Columbia Global Reports, 2025) 59:01

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In 2018, the United States Supreme Court opened the floodgates for states to legalize betting on sports. Eager for revenue, almost forty states have done so. The result is the explosive growth of an industry dominated by companies like FanDuel and DraftKings. One out of every five American adults gambled on sports in 2023, amounting to $121 billion…

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Connor Jackson, "Zombies, Consumption, and Satire in Capcom's Dead Rising" (Routledge, 2024) 16:06

3M ago16:06

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Zombies, Consumption, and Satire in Capcom's Dead Rising (Routledge, 2024) explores the relationship between video games and satire through an in-depth examination of Capcom’s Dead Rising series, which alludes to, recontextualises, and builds upon George A. Romero’s filmic satire on American consumer culture, Dawn of the Dead. Proposing a taxonomy …

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A Quantum Amount of Goofballery (w/ Land of Eem) 52:49

3M ago52:49

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Elliot and Brian are joined by Ben Costa and James Parks, co-designers of Land of Eem. We discuss their lifelong collaboration and how it led to the creation of this world that has spawned graphic novels, middle-grade fiction, and now a TTRPG that facilitates how Ben and James love to play games. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Bria…

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EP 257: Google Cloud Next, Tariff Tango, and the Market Whipsaw 54:43

3M ago54:43

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"Is this Armageddon or just another Monday morning?" That's the question on everyone's mind as the tech world grapples with a whirlwind of AI hype, market volatility, and geopolitical maneuvering. Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman deliver their unfiltered perspectives on what's really happening. This week, they explore a handpicked selection of to…

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Milena Droumeva, "Playthrough Poetics: Gameplay as Research Method" (Amherst College Press, 2024) 32:57

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Game streamers and live commentators are producing increasingly comprehensive analyses of gameplay, yet scholarship still tends to flatten the experiential media of video games into text for close reading. By shifting focus toward the immersiveness of video games, Playthrough Poetics: Gameplay as Research Method (Amherst, 2024) makes the case for g…

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S1:E38 – A Brief Respite 1:46:42

3M ago1:46:42

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The crew meets with Pastor Eric. Content Warnings: Violence, Language, Religion Epidemic sound discount link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/fjv6ur Find us on social media! https://linktr.ee/theaterofthemindpodcast Theater of the Mind is Amanda Arfsten, Jeremy Arfsten, Michael Bernal, Michael Downs, and Kasey Weingarten as the players, Michael Sho…

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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 36:04

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The secret insights of economics, translated for the rest of us. Should I buy or rent? Do I ask for a promotion? Should I tell people I’m pregnant? What salary do I deserve? Should I just quit this job? Common anxieties about life are often grounded in economics. In an increasingly win-lose society, these economic decisions—where to work, where to …

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EP 256: Wall Street Meltdowns, Intel Vision, Tech Rumors & the AI Energy Challenge 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Is this the end, or just the beginning of a new chapter? This week on The Six Five, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the turbulent waters of a market reeling from trade war escalations and looming recession fears. But amidst the chaos, a long-term narrative emerges: the unstoppable force of AI. The handpicked topics for this week ar…