Best Ctrl Alt Access Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 34: Powerwashed Heroes and Mandatory Timed Inputs - Ctrl, Alt, Access 47:17

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Yes, having to select dialogue choices under time pressure is a "timed input".00:00 - Intro01:18 - Arevya - Game Accessibility Events04:36 - Powerwash Simulator 214:09 - Dispatch30:00 - Nintendo Direct highlights accessibility in Kirby Air Riders40:40 - Atomfall accessibility update44:00 - PlayStation’s Cloud Streaming and Remote Play accessibility…

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Ep 32: Megabonking the Haters with Seated Dance Moves - Ctrl, Alt, Access 49:46

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We're back to relative health, and it's time to auto attack and bonk our way to seated dancing revenge.00:00 - Intro01:23 - Arevya / Stardew Valley04:38 - Just Dance08:16 - Ghost of Yotei17:08 - MegaBonk22:30 - Hades 225:12 - Star Trek Ressurgence28:09 - Lego Voyagers32:17 - News / Peak36:03 - Microsoft Withdraws IDF Azure Access39:09 - Brazil Bans…

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Ep 31: Silksong, Hidden Rooms, and Being Disabled - Ctrl, Alt, Access 38:47

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We're enjoying the new indie darling, buuuuut....00:00 - Intro02:12 - Hollow Knight: Silksong19:30 - Whisper of the House22:30 - Ghost of Yōtei23:20 - Pokémon Sword and Shield Dynamax Adventures29:45 - PEAK accessibility update32:40 - Mario Galaxy assist mode34:55 - Ramble about life and where to find us…

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Ep 30: Illness, and Chilling with a Great Book or Three - Ctrl, Alt, Access 50:14

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It's hard to find games to play when you're ill, if playing games is something you associate with work.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:45 - Supermarket Simulator02:40 - Tiny Bookshop09:38 - Discounty15:21 - Bridge Command Campaign26:07 - Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 233:01 - Silksong Release Date35:44 - Gamescom38:40 - Resident Evil 9 Third Person T…

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Ep 29: Powerwash Those Phobias Out of Your Cutscenes - Ctrl, Alt Access 53:52

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We are riding high, and loving video games this week. Well, except for one set in The Shire.00:00 - Intro01:15 - Powerwash Simulator 207:13 - Bridge Command and Empty Epsilon09:54 - Yakuza 011:35 - Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking13:40 - Nubby's Number Factory16:05 - PEAK "no head bobbing" update21:55 - Tales of the shire32:44 - Grounded 244:00 - Clair O…

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Ep 28: Real Life Star Trek - Bridge Command Bananza - Ctrl, Alt, Access 50:32

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We've been busy smashing crystal bananas and piloting starships this Disability Pride Month.00:00 - Intro01:25 - Donkey Kong Bananza14:01 - Nice Day for Fishing16:44 - Bridge Command 23:44 - Idle Games: Chillquarium and Rusty's Retirement26:22 - Grounded30:27 - Patapon 1+2 Replay33:20 - Many Cats Studio Impact day and Nothing Without Us livestream …

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Ep 24: A Lengthy GA Conf 2025 Recap Live Report - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:41:48

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Two days and 16 hours of intensive accessibility panels and talks, condensced into two hours of live and not so live discussion.00:00 - DAY 102:00 - GA Conf info and "News update"04:20 - "Behind the Curtain: Sustainable Accessibility in an Indie Development Environment"08:14 - "Include, Learn, Iterate: User Research for Accessibility"13:07 - "You’r…

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Ep 23: Nintendo and Accessibility? We're Surprised Too! - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:07:10

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Not something I anticipated, but we have a lot of positive words to say about Nintendo this week.00:00 - Intro01:12 - Atomfall07:00 - South of Midnight23:05 - Abiotic Factor30:30 - Switch 2 31:05 - Switch 2 Accessibility Settings37:05 - Switch 2 Price and Game Price 49:40 - Switch 2 Mouse52:35 - Drag x Drive59:20 - Switch 2 Further DiscussionFor re…

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Ep 22: Accessibility Tags, Joysticks, and Emotional Shadows - Ctrl, Alt, Access 57:57

8M ago57:57

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We've got thoughts on emotional subtitles and Xbox nunchucks this week.00:00 - Intro01:40 - Avowed update04:20 - One Lonely Outpost, Wanderstop, and In Stars and Time10:00 - Split Fiction11:30 - R.E.P.O14:00 - Assassins Creeds Shadows 32:00 - Xbox Adaptive Joystick43:00 - Able To Play43:40 - Accessible Games Initiative51:50 - Microsoft Accessible P…

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Abletop - Episode 6 - Board Game Accessibility Bits Bobs 46:29

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Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:22 - Making Board Games Accessible04:18 - Building Up a Teach & TCG Tangent14:26 - Rubber Banding18:51 - Randomness26:01 - Financial Accessibility29:48 - Canvas Mobility Spotlight31:18 - Asmodee Access+35:23 - Game & Rule Adaptations44:37 - Outro Quick Points💜 No board game can be 100% accessible. Don’t let the fact you ca…

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Abletop - Episode 5 - Communication Accessibility 57:32

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Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:47 - Communication-Based Games11:24 - Abstraction of Communication18:09 - Visual Communication26:58 - Improv Games35:22 - Social Deduction & Hidden Roles48:40 - Dyslexia & Literacy54:05 - Alternative Communication56:59 - Outro Quick Points📝 Provide options to use different communication methods, like verbal or text-based.😶…

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Ep 21: Cooperative Wheelchairs and T Posing - Ctrl, Alt, Access 50:26

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More games with disabled protagonists that don't shy away from reality, please.00:00 - Intro00:40 - How we are doing02:50 - Rare Disease Day 202503:47 - Thumb Soldiers09:20 - Able to Play18:00 - Bokura20:55 - Split Fiction30:00 - Sea of Thieves32:46 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii36:18 - Mecha38:34 - To a T42:00 - Monster Hunter arachnopho…

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Abletop - Episode 4 - Cognitive Accessibility in Board Gaming 59:15

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00:00 - Intro01:28 - Transparency of Consequences07:40 - Choice Overwhelm13:13 - Game Complexity20:05 - Game Length 33:30 - Memory 37:33 - Speed & Pacing47:21 - Co-op & Asymmetry52:40 - Content Warnings & Player Safety58:25 - Outro Quick Points🔍 Provide transparency for consequences, by default or optionally. In legacy games you could make a digita…

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Abletop - Episode 3 - Visual Board Game Accessibility 53:16

9M ago53:16

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00:00 - Intro01:08 - Text Clarity11:01 - Iconography20:06 - Large Print & QR Codes28:19 - Braille & Tactile Components36:52 - Contrast42:31 - Colourblindness & Dual Coding48:48 - Visual Overwhelm52:21 - Outro Quick Points🔤 Use a clear sans serif font and avoid all caps, underlines and italics.📝 Use good text formatting, like left-aligned paragraphs…

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Ep 20: Accessible Souls, City Building, and AI Scepticism - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:03:54

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Who would ever have expected we'd have so much possive to say about cognitive accessibility in a From Software game?00:00 - Intro00:40 - How we are doing07:00 - Abletop09:25 - Elden Ring Nightreign16:00 - Dawnfolk24:50 - Lost Records: Bloom and Rage - Tape 132:10 - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii32:50 - Cabernet 33:20 - Avowed47:30 - Sea of thieves update5…

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Abletop - Episode 2 - Mobility Accessibility in Tabletop Gaming 57:27

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00:00 - Intro01:43 - Box & Packaging12:46 - Set Up & Tear Down21:17 - Components36:20 - Motion in Games44:49 - Dexterity Mechanics53:16 - Time Constraints56:02 - Closing Thoughts57:00 - Outro Abletop Episode 2 Quick Points:📦 Consider accessible packaging options such as adding loops, tags or stickers.🫳 Make space in the box insert for grabbing comp…

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Abletop - Episode 1 - Rulebooks & Learning a Boardgame 54:05

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00:00 - Intro01:48 - Online Rulebooks & FAQs07:20 - How Rules are Written & Reference Cards15:19 - How to Play Videos & Objective Context20:12 - Learning, Teaching & Co-op Games23:18 - How to Play Video Availability26:19 - Player Strategy Guides32:35 - Learning Asymmetric Games44:22 - Game Phases & Changes48:15 - Closing Thoughts53:00 - Outro Ablet…

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Ep 17: Minimal News, But Very Fast Babysitting - Ctrl, Alt, Access 39:06

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We're back from our winter Holiday. Accessibility news is light, but we're back and catching up.00:00 - Intro02:14 - Skyrim02:40 - Babysitting Mama Speedrunning07:55 - Train Simulator11:32 - Valheim13:00 - Workshop Prep17:18 - Fantasy Critic22:10 - Board Games23:27 - Braille Dice29:46 - Rebellion Accessibility Updates36:20 - Outro…

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Ep 16: CAA's 2024 Accessibility Retrospective - Ctrl, Alt, Access 49:01

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Ctrl, Alt, Access reaches the end of its first year. Let's look back on a year of accessibility updates.00:00 – Intro00:50 – Looking back at the podcast02:00 – Looking back at the accessibility year of 202402:20 – Game Awards 202405:35 – Year of High Contrast Mode07:15 – Year of Cognitive Accessibility12:50 – Year of Audio Description16:30 – Senua'…

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Ep 15: GA Conf USA 2024 Panel Discussions - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:16:22

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Took us a month to catch up, but here's a recap of 16 hours of accessibility talks and panels worth knowing about.00:00 – Intro02:00 – DAY 1 02:10 – Update from the industry04:55 – Accessible DOOM mod08:15 – Servers up, Everyone is welcome18:25 – Tourettes IRL22:40 – Developing in the dark26:46 – Cheat codes for all28:25 – Forgetting is frustrating…

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Generic Photosensitivity Warnings Protect Liability, Not Users - Access-Ability 11:26

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Telling people that your game "May contain elements dangerous to photosensitive players" doesn't really help photosensitive players to make informed decisions about their health. Could we do better with more specific warnings?By Ctrl, Alt, Access

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Ep 14: We're Tired, and Consulted on More Games! - Ctrl, Alt, Access 38:19

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Sometimes, fluctuating disabilities mean you have to pivot plans, and that's okay x00:00 – Intro03:52 – Arevya played Super Market Simulator, Botany Manor 05:30 – Steven Spohn and Mark Barlet are leaving AbleGamers08:40 – FDG 2025 will have the theme "Accessible Worlds, United Through Play"10:35 – Laura and Arevya have consulted on Sorry, We're Clo…

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Ep 13: An Eventful But Accessible Week in Gaming - Ctrl, Alt, Access 58:40

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We both had a pretty chaotic time this week if we're honest haha00:00 – Intro01:15 – Laura consulted on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Life is Strange Double Exposure12:12 – Arevya called out SpillExpo19:00 – Arevya talks Mario Party Jamboree,I'm on Observation Duty 7, and Corekeeper25:20 – Laura talks Life is Strange Double Exposure 3-5, Slay the P…

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Ep 12: Weddings, Life is Strange, and Accessible Horror - Ctrl, Alt, Access 46:14

1y ago46:14

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Arevya's back, we've got cool news, and accessible games are popping up in the most surprising of places.00:00 – Intro00:50 – Where have Arevya been04:20 – Laura consulted on Life is Strange: Double Exposure12:57 – Silent Hill 2 Remake24:15 – UFO 5026:56 – Metaphor Re Fantazio31:04 – NEWS UPDATE31:38 – Call of Cuty Black Ops 6 audio accessibility34…

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Ep 11: Pure, Wholesome, "Game Games" - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:04:54

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Sometimes, we just need uncomplicated, joyous, fun factory games in our lives.00:00 - Intro01:21 - Arevya Chat01:31 - Outer Wilds05:44 - Astro Bot11:37 - Thank Goodness You’re Here16:56 - Mobile Gaming25:45 - Laura Chat25:48 - The Plucky Squire32:27 - Zero Zero: Perfect Stop34:26 - News Headlines35:01 - God of War Ragnarok Audio Descriptions and Hi…

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Ep 10: The Calm Before the Storm! - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:03:09

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Let's catch up on the news, before drowning in new releases and hardware imminently!00:00 – Intro01:22 – Arevya played: Outer Wilds, Zelda Ocarina of time, Ace Attorney19:45 – Laura played: Astro Bot, What the Car, Peglin, Full Throttle37:56 – NEWS UPDATE38:15 – Concord removed from sale after 2 weeks - Taking with it accessibility stuff48:18 – Pro…

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Ep 09: The New Controller / Gamescom Special - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:12:34

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00:00 – Intro01:40 – Arevya update: Fileds of Mistria, Ocarina of Time5:47 – Laura update: Atomfall, Date Anything / Everything, All Will Rise, Project Timi: Sasha's Curse, Monster Hunter Wilds,18:06 – Laura has the Proteus Controller29:05 – Arevya has newly announced Xbox adaptive joystick41:46 – Laura has tried the new Xbox 8bit do lite SE47:44 –…

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Ep 08: Tomba, Voice Actor Strikes, and British Bum Slaps - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:03:52

1+ y ago1:03:52

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Laura learns about Arevya's favourite childhood video game, Arevya folds magical paper, and both hosts discuss the current voice actor strikes.00:00 – Intro01:35– Arevya update: Tomba special edition, A little to the left, Paper Trails and Accessibility work streams17:35 – Laura update: Thank goodness you're here, TMNT Splintered fate, World of goo…

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Ep 07 - Concord, Magical Delicacy, and Accessible Events - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:04:47

1+ y ago1:04:47

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We're back from a mini hiatus. Come learn about physical event accessibility, new accessible video games, and important updates about reasonable workplace disability accomodations.00:00 – Intro01:26– Arevya update: Sudoku and Magical delicacy09:40 – Laura update: Clickolding, Concord, Bokura21:35 – NEWS UPDATE22:03 – Gamescom commits to event acces…

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Ep 06: Accessibility and Elden Ring (Ft. Grant Stoner) - Ctrl, Alt, Access 39:51

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On this special episode of Ctrl, Alt, Access, Laura chats with Grant Stoner, Disabled gamer and accessibility reporter, about Elden ring's pros and cons in terms of accessibility.00:00 - Intro03:05 - The Death of Brandon Cole and Milan Patel06:45 - Elden Ring DiscussionBy Ctrl, Alt, Access

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Ep 05: Nintendo is For Girls Only Now, Sorry - Ctrl, Alt, Access 52:06

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Sorry folks, no more Nintendo games for boys anymore, that's just the rules.Featuring @Arevya.00:00 – Intro01:15– Arevya update: Travels, Byowave video, Super Market Simulator, Vampire Survivor09:20 – Laura update: Thank Goodness You're Here demo, What the Car Demo, Schim Demo, Arranger Demo, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree27:57 – NEWS UPDATE28:30…

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Ep 04: Our Picks From Summer Games Fest Season - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:00:31

1+ y ago1:00:31

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Laura and @Arevya watched a bunch of Summer Games Fest Trailers. What cool looking games can we remember, a few sleepy days later?Links Below Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:14 - Summer Games Fest Chat02:48 - Access-Ability Summer Showcase04:30 - Whitethorn Games04:58 - Magical Delicacy06:20 - Slime Heroes07:36 - Videoverse09:14 - Dawnfolk10:29 - Elsie11…

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Ep 03: Hands-On With The Proteus Controller - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

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Laura helped a duck solve a crime, while @Arevya visited a controller company, and they've both got accessibility insights to bring back and share.00:00 – Intro01:15 – Laura update; Pine Hearts, Ducktective The Salami Bandit, Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door, Indika, Hellblade 2 Senua’s Saga21:45 – Byowave first impression 40:22 – NEWS UPDATE41:2…

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Episode 02: Pine Hearts, Little Kitties, Fishbowls, And #GAAD - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

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It's time for another dose of accessibility reviews, news, listener / viewer feedback, and a giveaway for a controller. Everything you need to know about Accessibility from the past few weeks.00:00 – Intro01:05 – Arevya update; Little kitty, big city, Botany Manor, Brain Camp and game accessibility debate12:50 – Laura update; Pine Hearts, Tales of …

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The Motherhood Edit - SZN Three, Ep 4 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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The Motherhood Edit: Redefining Motherhood on Your Own Terms In this special Mother's Day weekend episode, Jeneba shares her refreshing perspective on motherhood and challenges the common myths and misconceptions that often leave moms feeling overwhelmed and insecure. She encourages listeners to embrace their unique mothering style and offers pract…

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Ep 1.5: Reporting Live From GAConf - Day 1 - Ctrl, Alt, Access 23:21

1+ y ago23:21

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Laura Kate Dale and @Arevya record a special live episode of Ctrl, Alt, Access live from GAConf, discussing all of the panels during day one of the conference.Intro - 00:00Disney Illusion Island - 00:40Game Accessibility Association Japan - 02:44Cari Watterton Rebellion Workshop - 04:43Multiplayer Accessibility Panel - 06:13Quiet Space and Conferen…

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Episode 01: Gun Crabs, One Handed Controls, and Hades 2 - Ctrl, Alt, Access 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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We're finally here, debutting our brand new video game accessibility Podcast. Hosted by LauraKBuzz and @Arevya.00:00 – Intro01:40 – Who is Arevya03:20 – Who is Laura Dale05:30 – Arevya update; Princess Peach Showtime, Stardew Valley update, Palia and Haven10:35 – Laura update; Hades 2, Another crab’s Tressure, Balatro27:34 – NEWS UPDATE28:42 – Worl…

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Episode 00 - Welcome to Ctrl, Alt, Access 4:12

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Welcome to Ctrl, Alt, Access, a new video / audio Podcast series hosted by LauraKBuzz and Arevya, a pair of accessibility consultants and advocates, discussing video game accessibility news and opinions.Join us every other Thursday for an hour of news and opinions, alongside guests, and contributions from listeners and viewers.Available on all audi…

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The Balance Edit 30:10

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In this episode of The Self Edit Podcast, Jeneba dives into the complex topic of balance and why it's all an illusion for real life. As a busy creator, mom, wife, solopreneur, freelancer, and consultant, Jeneba shares her unique perspective on why she doesn't believe in the practice of balance and how we can redefine our expectations of it. If you'…

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The Know Thyself Edit 22:33

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The episode begins with a very important question: Do you know yourself, or are you living in a version of yourself created by someone else? In this episode, we explore the journey of self-discovery, the power of understanding oneself, and the process of making necessary edits to your life, decisions, and mindset. What is the art of knowing thyself…

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The Self Edit - The First Edit 12:10

1+ y ago12:10

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Hey, I'm Jeneba and you previously knew this podcast as the "Talk Your Sass." show where I focused on my life in tech and other Black women's experiences working in tech. In 2023, I realized that I was outgrowing the concept and the podcast. I felt Talk Your Sass limited the creativity and topics I could cover. I wanted to share more aspects of her…

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The Self Edit Trailer 1:38

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Welcome to "The Self Edit," the podcast that's all about becoming the best version of yourself and making the necessary edits to get there. Let us back into the group chat beloved! We're back and we're better! This podcast is all helping you become the best version of yourself through intentional personal growth and inner work. About the Show: Host…

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Tired Of Scrolling Endless Content And Then Judging Yourself - Descript 16:49

2y ago16:49

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In this uniquely personal episode of "Talk Your Sass," Jen Talks Tech confronts the challenge many face - the endless cycle of content consumption without meaningful action. We're diving deep into Breaking the Cycle of Overconsumption And CreatingPathways to Intentional Action. We talked through the struggle of feeling overwhelmed and stuck, despit…

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ISSA Woman Evolve Recap Part II , Evolve With Me Sis 12:34

2y ago12:34

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🎙 What you'll hear in this episode: In this deeply personal episode, Jen Talks Tech reflects on her transformative experiences from the Women Evolve conference and details her evolution journey towards clarity, grace, and simplicity. 🔑 A Few Highlights From Episode:💅🏾Life Edits & Personal Evolution 💎 Simplification as a Path to Clarity: After the c…

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Issa Woman Evolve Conference Recap 19:56

2y ago19:56

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Welcome to Talk Your SAAS, the podcast that celebrates and empowers women as they evolve into their best selves. I'm your host, Jeneba Wint aka JenTalksTech. We're recapping the inspiring and transformative Woman Evolve 2023 conference, created by the incredible Sarah Jakes Roberts. This conference was a powerhouse of empowerment, spiritual growth,…

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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself And Talk Your SAAS 9:45

2y ago9:45

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Welcome back SAAS tribe, I'm your incredible host Jeneba Wint, also known as Jenn Talks Tech! If you've reconnected with us via email, social media, or your podcast app, we're genuinely stoked you're here. Your presence means the world to us, and we're immensely grateful for your ongoing support. So, where have I been, you ask? Well, I've been on a…

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Talk Your SAAS Trailer 1:46

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Hey there, SAAS SQUAD! 🎙️💅🏾 Talk Your Sass has re-entered the chat I'm your host Jen Talks Tech, or as my friends call me, Jeneba I'm the Chief Sass Officer and self-proclaimed queen of the self-as-a-service movement! 👑 This podcast is your personal invitation to a celebration of Black women living their absolute best lives and ISSA party! Every ot…

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SZN II, Episode Ten - ISSA Brand New Vibe Plus What's Going To Happen To Talk Your SAAS 7:14

2+ y ago7:14

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New minisode out! I know I've been MIA and in this minisode I'm sharing what I've been up to. Talk Your SAAS is getting a makeover and we're taking our talents to @onamp We're moving and I'll get to combine two things I love, conversation and music. It's gonna be a whole vibe! Stay tuned for all the dets and make sure you pull up to the new Talk Yo…

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SZN II, Episode 9 - ISSA Minisode - New Year New Foolery - Like Hybrid Work and Big Tech Layoffs 23:10

3y ago23:10

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First episode of the year and it's a minisode! My monoluge on my feels about hybrid work and why I'm against it. ISSA no. My take on why all these Big Tech layoffs are happening and how I'm moving in the current job market and economy. No fear over here! I'm getting a new job in 2023, recession or no recession. If you loved today's episode, please …

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SZN II, Episode 8 - ISSA End Of Year Recap 30:06

3y ago30:06

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This is my last episode of the year! I announce big changes coming to the podcast in 2023. In this episode, I shared my 2022 recap that was more of a behind-the-scenes of my learning and growth journey and top takeaways versus a full end-to-end recap or year-in-review for 2022. Tune in and don't miss my thoughts on what 2022 meant to me. Join us on…