Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo

Rock Paper Scissors Podcasts

show episodes
 
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
  continue reading
 
Join Lenore Noire & Liss Amyah for a semi-regular podcast where queer chaos & random nonsense abound! We talk pleasure, sexuality, non-monogamy, relationship stuff, parenting, art, and whatever else happens to show up. (Formerly The Luscious)
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Cortex

Relay

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Cortex is a show that explores how creative people think about their work — and how they get it done. Each episode dives into the workflows they follow, the apps and devices they depend on, and the habits that keep projects moving. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Omnibus

Omnibus

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Weekly
 
Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
  continue reading
 
You may recognize Wil Wheaton's name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985's timeless classic, Stand By Me. You may recognize his voice from one of the many audio books he's narrated, including number one New York Times bestseller, Ready Player One, John Scalzi's award-winning Collapsing Empire Trilogy, or even his own bestselling memoir, Still Just A Geek. Beginning on March 26th, Wil brings you It's Storytim ...
  continue reading
 
Makeshift Stories is a sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Once a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Experience Points

Dave Eng, EdD

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly+
 
Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as University XP. Feel free to email me anytime at [email protected] Game on!
  continue reading
 
A fantasy AFL podcast dedicated to helping you win your league. John Crockett, Steve Fizz and The Statesman provide break down all aspects of Supercoach, Ultimate Footy and AFL fantasy to help gain you an edge in winning your league. With a focus on draft based leagues, this is a podcast with great analysis, strategy and opinions that you won't find anywhere else. Get an edge over your league mates by hearing about the things the regular talking heads won't cover with an entertaining aspect ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Bird Chat Radio

George Milton

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
We are the makers of Yellowbird Sauce. This podcast used to be us goofing off in the office. In a post-COVID world, however, it's us goofing off on Zoom. So, same-same.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
KREB Radio

Alex Generous

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
A place to learn about science in an easy-to-digest manner. Relevant to your life or just curiosity, interspersed with a mix of fun commercials and 60 second science.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Dark Interests

Tracey & Erin

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Dark Interests is a fun podcast hosted by two millennial moms who tell you fucked up stories while somehow making you laugh. Write us at: [email protected] Instagram: @darkinterestspodcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darkinterests/support
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
#TTP, A podcast with loads of amazing storytelling episodes and audio drama series, complete with surround sound effects for an immersive and realistic audio experience. Welcome aboard "The Phoenix Express" chu chu!!!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Stories I Told Myself

Patrick E. McLean on Podiobooks.com

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Funny, moving and always exquisitely well-produced, this collection of short stories and essays from the award-winning Seanachai podcast is not to be missed. If you like this American Life, but wish that Ira Glass' voice was a bit softer on the ears, then this is the audio book for you.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Samist Show

The Samist Show

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Attah Samuel, a writer, speaker and reader reveals the secret to living a successful life right here on planet earth. The samist show reveals every hidden treasury of life and shows you how to apply it as you live daily...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Talk To Me Taylor

Taylor Ferber

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Weekly
 
"Don’t tell me what I can and can’t say." Veteran journalist Taylor Ferber wrote this in her unprecedented Playboy feature, challenging the idea that brains and beauty are mutually exclusive, as the only woman who both posed and was a featured writer. After years as Hollywood's "Celebrity Whisperer" who interviewed and humanized the biggest A-listers, her irreverent show empowers viewers to think freely outside rules in politics, media, and pop culture, getting big guests like Blake Shelton, ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Mull to 3

Mull to 3

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Mull to 3 is a variety podcast focused on enjoying the trading card game Magic the Gathering. It is hosted by Soohan, John, and Mazz and publishes around 2 episodes per month. Coverage ranges from card discussion, deck critique, and feature segments on different formats and styles of play. Disclaimer: Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. Copyright 2016 Wizards. All Rights Reserved. Mag ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Myke talks to Hank Green about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websi…
  continue reading
 
When Surya, a hardware engineer, buys an old NASA computer at a garage sale, she uncovers lost Voyager 2 data. She tracks down a retired scientist named in the file, who claims the data indicates a killing wave of cosmic radiation is headed for Earth. As she and the old scientist race to confirm the analysis, they find themselves hunted by mysterio…
  continue reading
 
When Surya, a hardware engineer, buys an old NASA computer at a garage sale, she uncovers lost Voyager 2 data. She tracks down a retired scientist named in the file, who claims the data indicates a killing wave of cosmic radiation is headed for Earth. As she and the old scientist race to confirm the analysis, they find themselves hunted by mysterio…
  continue reading
 
Designing the Core Dynamics Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that sits right at the heart of game design: core dynamics. What makes a game engaging? Why do some games pull us in and keep us coming back? It’s not just the artwork or the theme. It's not even the mechanics alone. It’s something deeper. It’s the dynamic that drives player action…
  continue reading
 
We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supporting the podcast at https://maximumfun.org/join/. And please enjoy this special public release of the bonus show for Episode 267 ("Lunch Atop A Skyscraper"). Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore the obviously incredibly fascinating topic of Mohawk ironworkers wh…
  continue reading
 
Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or do…
  continue reading
 
Josefine Schwarzer Applied Games and Mental Health In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng interviews Josefine Schwarzer, a German occupational therapist exploring how tabletop RPGs and LARPs support mental health. Josefine shares how role-play creates safe, expressive spaces that boost self-esteem and break from anxiety. She recounts client…
  continue reading
 
Michael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing Instruction In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng welcomes Michael Low—educator, game designer, and creator of Stories RPG. Michael shares the powerful story behind Luna Uni, a tabletop role-playing curriculum that transforms writing instruction through collaborative storytelling. F…
  continue reading
 
Surya, a tech historian, buys an old Sun workstation at a garage sale, expecting a working example of a CPU her grandmother designed, not secrets. Accidentally left on the drive are two files of NASA’s lost Voyager 2 data. When she attempts to learn about the workstation’s history by contacting a name she discovers in one of the files, she attracts…
  continue reading
 
Surya, a tech historian, buys an old Sun workstation at a garage sale, expecting a working example of a CPU her grandmother designed, not secrets. Accidentally left on the drive are two files of NASA’s lost Voyager 2 data. When she attempts to learn about the workstation’s history by contacting a name she discovers in one of the files, she attracts…
  continue reading
 
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lint is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that go…
  continue reading
 
Shaun McMillan on Turning Lectures into Games In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng interviews educational game designer Shaun McMillan about transforming traditional lectures into interactive, game-like experiences. Shaun shares his framework for designing lectures around a single compelling multiple-choice scenario, enabling student…
  continue reading
 
Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Nexos.ai: All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now. Squarespace: Save 10% off you…
  continue reading
 
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Neapolitan ice cream is secretly incredibly fascinating. NOTE: there's a past episode of SIF about ice cream in general. You don't need to hear it to enjoy this. Also you'll give yourself a fun double feature if you do listen to it: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/secretly-in…
  continue reading
 
AP Table Talk: Take That In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave dig into the “Take That” game mechanic. From classics like UNO, Sorry!, and Risk to modern favorites like Munchkin, Blood Rage, and King of Tokyo: Duel, they explore how denial, betrayal, and revenge fuel tension, drama, and unforgettable tabletop stories. If you liked this e…
  continue reading
 
During a dive to repair a submersible mining robot, Rohan, a deep-sea specialist, discovers the true cause of the machine’s malfunction: the metallic nodules it was harvesting are alive, ancient, and lying in wait. Too late, Rohan realizes that they can hijack his mind and body. Trapped within himself, he helplessly watches as the entities twist hi…
  continue reading
 
During a dive to repair a submersible mining robot, Rohan, a deep-sea specialist, discovers the true cause of the machine’s malfunction: the metallic nodules it was harvesting are alive, ancient, and lying in wait. Too late, Rohan realizes that they can hijack his mind and body. Trapped within himself, he helplessly watches as the entities twist hi…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play