Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.
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A comedy/advice/storytelling show all spanning from the wonderful, bizarre world of Craigslist Missed Connections. Hosted by Alanah Pearce.
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Home to 'A Great Conversation,' and Song From the Scene.' Hosted by Ben Bateman
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Always Open is a women-led comedy & advice podcast that covers sex, relationships, mental health, and everything in between.
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This week, FROSTPUNK 2!By Alanah Pearce
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159. Star Wars: Outlaws and Bugs in Video Games
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This week, AUSTIN TURNS 40 (technically over a week ago at the time of publishing). So, we indulge him with almost an entire episode about Star Wars (Outlaws) and video game bugs.By Alanah Pearce
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This week, Alanah, Austin, and Mike discuss the economic state of the games industry and if game prices need to go from $60 to $70.By Alanah Pearce
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157. This Episode is Mostly About The Expanse
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After a month off, we have returned to bring you TOP QUALITY VIDEO GAME CONTENT! But mostly, a lot of us talking about the TV show The Expanse. And Sex in the City?By Alanah Pearce
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156. GamePass gets a Price Increase
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Austin, Mike, and Alanah chat about Austin's demanding freelance schedule, the GamePass price increase (and GamePass' impact as a whole), and the Halifax Harbor Explosion. Note: almost all details of said Halifax explosion are, indeed, incorrect.By Alanah Pearce
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155. Alanah is Suddenly Obsessed with 1993's Myst
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Alanah and Mike discuss OLD game development! And Myst!By Alanah Pearce
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154. Our thoughts on Summer Game Fest... & Music Licensing
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This week we talk about Summer Game Fest and, because we never stay on topic, music licensing! Also featuring Rahul.By Alanah Pearce
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153. Games Journalism is Very, Very Broken
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This episode features journalist Nathan Grayson chatting to Mike and Alanah about the state of games journalism (and that side of the industry) in 2024. This comes after IGN announced multiple aquisitions.By Alanah Pearce
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152. The Fallout TV Show ft. Tim Cain (the creator of Fallout!)
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This week, Alanah and Austin chat to one of the creators of the Fallout franchise, Tim Cain, all about the Fallout TV show. Includes spoilers.By Alanah Pearce
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This week, we talk to Abubakar Salim about his transition from actor to full-blown game director. How did he do it!?By Alanah Pearce
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150. WE TURN ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY!
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Featuring Rahul Kohli, and the return of Troy, AND we're all in the same room!?By Alanah Pearce
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This week, Mike and Alanah chat about GDC, LinkedIn, business cards, and give great life advice.By Alanah Pearce
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148. TikTok Ban, Kate Middleton, Dune 2 & More!
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A LOT OF TOPICS THIS WEEK, WE SIMPLY CAN'T BE CONTAINED.By Alanah Pearce
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147. Even More Games Industry Lay-Offs
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This week Mike and Alanah chat about the continued lay-offs impacting the games industry.By Alanah Pearce
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146. Games We Wish We Could Play Again for the First Time
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It's an Austin and Alanah special, and we actually talk about video games the WHOLE TIME!? This week, we talk about games we wish we could play again, and games that fundamentally 'change' however many hours in.By Alanah Pearce
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The title says it all, I don't understand what more context you could possibly need?By Alanah Pearce
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144. The Gang Has an Existential Crisis
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Apologies for the weird audio mix here. Regardless, this week we talk about Society of the Snow (a little), and then delve into the world of AI and capitalism. Again. Oh no.By Alanah Pearce
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This is publishing a little later than planned because of internet issues, but this week we talk about Cunk on Earth, game direction, and more! Thanks for another year of listening to Play, Watch, Listen, everyone!By Alanah Pearce
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Saying Goodbye and New Beginnings w/ Geoff & Emily!
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On our finale episode of Always Open, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Geoff Ramsey and Emily Hatfield-Ramsey to talk pranks, poop problems, weddings, finding love later in life, and a question about living with your partner. Thank you to everyone for supporting our show! We are sad to be saying goodbye (for now) but you can continue t…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Jessica Vasami and Trevor Collins! Hear how Trevor proposed, traveling to Scotland, wedding planning, and a question about having kids when your partner isn't on the same page. Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off.Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/a…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Blizzb3ar and Madi DuVernay as they debate treehouses vs caves, coming out to your parents even though it might hurt your relationship, and how to readjust after a long term relationship ends.Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code ALWAYSOPEN at http://jennikayne.com/ALWAYS…
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142. The Lay-Offs (& Our Favourite Things of the Year)
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You can't talk about good games this year without also talking about lay-offs, so hey, let's do both!By Alanah Pearce
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The Challenges of Working with Your Friends
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This week, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Blaine Gibson and Chris Demarais! They talk about Stinky Dragon Adventures (go watch it now on stinkydragonpod.com!), what it was like working on a 9-week production together, how to avoid burning out, and an audience question dealing with a partner that might not be trustworthy.Go to http://…
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Becoming Different People in our 30s (with Mariel & Tyler!) - Always Open
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Host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by some returning Always Open ICONS, Mariel Salcedo and Tyler Coe! Join them as they catch up on life, discuss putting therapy into action, and wrap things up by deciding what animal they want to reincarnate as.Go to http://uncommongoods.com/alwaysopen to get 15% off your next gift.Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal at…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Andrew Rosas and Griff Milton as they discuss which 5 liquids they would want in an unlimited supply, a question about ethical non-monogamy, and how to make the switch from friendship to romance.Go to http://uncommongoods.com/alwaysopen to get 15% off your next gift.Go to http://shadyrays.com and use c…
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141. The Fall of the House of Usher ft. Rahul Kohli & Andy Grush!
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This week, Austin and Alanah chat to Rahul (actor) and Andy (composer and 1/2 of the Newton Brothers) about their work on The Fall of the House of Usher! Also, Stray Gods gets nominated for a Grammy, and the F1 Grand Prix debuts in Vegas. Apologies for the audio levels.By Alanah Pearce
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This week, host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by Gavin Free and Gustavo Sorola to catch up on life, talk about aging mentally vs. physically, and answer questions from our viewers about what it means to be an "adult", and when parents move on after a divorce.Go to http://jennikayne.com/alwaysopen to get 25% off your first order .Go to http://factorme…
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Would you want to know what happens after you die?
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Caroline Konstnar and Will Mahony from Best Friends Today! This week, we discuss how different generations approach social media, reincarnation and the afterlife, and answer a question from a viewer about a relationship that doesn't feel like a real relationship.If you have questions for the show, emai…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Lindsay Jones and Patricia Summersett as they dive into voice acting, Zelda, being alone vs. being lonely, internal monologues, and handling conflict in a new relationship!Go to http://jennikayne.com and use code ALWAYSOPEN to get 15% off your first order.Go to http://cmnh.co/0kM to sign up for Extra L…
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On this episode of Always Open, join Barbara Dunkelman and special guests DefinedByKy and BlackKrystel as they discuss the joys of girlhood, learning curves in the workforce, and the importance of self-care while also caring for a child.Go to http://hellofresh.com/50open and use code 50open for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.Go to http://sh…
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On this episode of Always Open, join Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Jessica Vasami and Hannah McCarthy as they discuss their dream living escape, dealing with a significant other's child situation, and a question about how to set boundaries with your parents.Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off.Exclusive! Gra…
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An update on the Unity system, and an important question: do you own any baskets? Why?By Alanah Pearce
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Joe Lee and Blizzb3ar as they discuss the importance of passion, accomplishment or happiness, the highs and lows of content creation, trust in relationships, and more.Go to http://Nuts.com/open to get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more.Go to http://shadyrays.com and us…
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Welcome back to another episode of Always Open! This week, host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by Armando Torres and Alfredo Diaz as they talk about Twisted Tea, the real purpose of Twitter, whether they would listen to one song or watch one movie for the rest of their lives. And Twilight. So much Twilight.If you have questions for the show, email Alw…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and guests Drew Saplin and Griff Milton as they discuss the steps of pursuing a passion project, the feeling of getting too old for opportunities, and the ability to attract the right people when you are comfortable with yourself.Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code ALWAYSOPEN at http://je…
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139. We Have Questions About Starfield's Design
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This week, Mike and Alanah go over some of the biggest question's about Starfield.By Alanah Pearce
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138. Explaining the Unity Engine drama ft. Rami Ismail
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We're back! This week Austin chats about Jacob Collier - apparently the best musician alive - and then Alanah asks Mike and special guest Rami Ismail all about the Unity drama.By Alanah Pearce
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Would You Show Your Search History? ft. Gavin Free!
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On this episode, we're joined by Gavin Free, Jessica Vasami, and host Barbara Dunkelman to discuss whether you'd rather have everyone see your internet search history OR read your thoughts, as well as answer viewer questions about supporting your friend's relationship that you don't agree with, and how to stop comparing your life to your siblings'.…
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Go to http://hellofresh.com/50open and use code 50open for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.This week, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by VERY special guest (not biased) Trevor Collins as they play a "cleaner" version of FMK, go through some "most likely to" scenarios, and answer relationship questions. And giggle a lot.If you have questions for …
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests DefinedByKy and Lindsay Jones as they discuss the Barbie movie, the importance of memories, how to encourage a loved one when they aren't motivated, and the struggle of living in a household where the balance of chores is off.Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and use code OPEN to get 30% off their …
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Blizzb3ar and Lawrie Bird as they discuss drag performance, freedom of expression, if you'd rather have a pause or a rewind button in your life, and answer a question about coming out while in a monogamous relationship.Go to https://gallerypanda.com and use code ALWAYS30 to get 30% off your order of la…
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137. The Games Industry and Communication
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This week, Mike and Alanah discuss some of the responses to Baldur's Gate 3's exceptional quality.By Alanah Pearce
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Host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Alanah Pearce and Ryan Hailey as they discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Barbie again, who we would help hide a body for, as well as discuss a question about divorce and feeling responsibility for your partner's wellbeing.Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off your fir…
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136. Taylor Swift and Stray Gods (ft. Liam Esler!)
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We have our first ever guest! Summerfall Games' Liam Esler joins Alanah and Austin to talk about Taylor Swift's enormous Eras Tour, plus, of course, the launch of Stray Gods.By Alanah Pearce
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We Went Down a Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Hole
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Content Warning: This episode (during the last user-submitted question) briefly discusses domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Resources and support can be found at http://www.thehotline.orgJoin us this week with special guests Elyse Willems and Lindsey Washburn, as well as host Barbara Dunkelman, as we discuss conspiracy theories, talking…
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Host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Fiona Nova and Kassem G discuss how to attract potential partners, dating with an age gap, and how to vocalize what you want in bed. Make sure to check out their podcast, the Cream Team Dream Stream!Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and use code OPEN to get 30% off their best-selling Tangle Free Aviator…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Charlotte Avery and Stevie Wynne Levine as they discuss their wild and experimental years, gay movies, jealousy when your ex moves on, and making friends after coming out as Trans.If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcomi…
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This week, Alanah, Mike, and Austin are back to chat about Stray Gods, plus a little bit of Barbie and Oppenheimer at the very end.By Alanah Pearce
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Join us from RTX 2023 with host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Elyse Willems, Fiona Nova, and Mariel Salcedo as we share good news, judge each other (in a nice way), and are then joined by THE Therapy Gecko to give our audience some sage advice.Go to https://gallerypanda.com and use code ALWAYS30 to get 30% off your order of large acrylic wal…
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Join host Barbara Dunkelman and guests Andrew Rosas and Hannah McCarthy as they discuss if they would move to Mars, a question about breaking up an 11 year relationship, and the stigma around mental health and if it's too "mainstream".Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off.Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and us…
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