Best Josh Lash Podcasts (2024)

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How to Think About AI Consciousness With Anil Seth 47:58

6m ago47:58

47:58

Will AI ever start to think by itself? If it did, how would we know, and what would it mean? In this episode, Dr. Anil Seth and Aza discuss the science, ethics, and incentives of artificial consciousness. Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and the author of Being You: A New Science of Conscious…

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Special Episode - BASTARDS' KEEP Table Read 35:32

1d ago35:32

35:32

Nick and Josh are putting the bow on GOTYSO this week, so for this episode we bring you a live table read of Nick's multi-cam comedy pilot, BASTARDS' KEEP. All you need to really know is that it's basically CHEERS with a Game of Thrones twist. Originally streamed May 17, 2024.By Josh & Nick Coffman

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Reissue - Slay the Princess Interview with Black Tabby Games 47:12

8d ago47:12

47:12

While Nick and Josh work on GOTYSO 2024, we return to an interview from December 2023 featuring Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias of Black Tabby Games. With the release of "The End of Everything" content update for Slay the Princess, the Pristine Cut and physical copy announcement, and their continue work on Scarlet Hollow, Abby and Tony have been …

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Why Are Migrants Becoming AI Test Subjects? With Petra Molnar 46:19

14d ago46:19

46:19

Climate change, political instability, hunger. These are just some of the forces behind an unprecedented refugee crisis that’s expected to include over a billion people by 2050. In response to this growing crisis, wealthy governments like the US and the EU are employing novel AI and surveillance technologies to slow the influx of migrants at their …

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#130 - A Very Direct Nintendo 1:16:38

15d ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Nick’s playing #Blud, which is basically a Saturday morning cartoon. Josh is dabbling in Syphon Filter for some old school feels. The bros chitchat about some Gears of War and Mass Effect. They’re also pumped for new Metroid Prime. Finally, they pick their GOTYSO categories live(ish). In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL…

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#129 – Less Political Metal Gear – Summer Game Fest, Legend of Legaia, Black Ops 6 1:19:53

22d ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Nick and Josh chat about some of the big reveals from Summer Game Fest and it’s neighboring shows. Josh gives his ending thoughts on Moonscars and continues through the early hours of Legend of Legaia. Nick is reading through Invincible and now things Hauntii is a Mario 64 clone. Finally the bros make way too early assumptions about Black Ops 6 and…

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Former OpenAI Engineer William Saunders on Silence, Safety, and the Right to Warn 37:47

26d ago37:47

37:47

This week, a group of current and former employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind penned an open letter accusing the industry’s leading companies of prioritizing profits over safety. This comes after a spate of high profile departures from OpenAI, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and senior researcher Jan Leike, as well as reports that OpenAI h…

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#128 – No More Tiers – Metroidvania Tier List, Hellblade, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Moonscars 1:52:04

29d ago1:52:04

1:52:04

Nick and Josh go in for one last Tier List, ranking some recent Metroidvanias to make a splash in the genre. Nick is checking out the first Hellblade and has early impressions of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Josh gets a little further in Moonscars and is excited by some possible Days Gone news. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE AL…

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#127 – À la carte, The Vampire Slayer – Castlevania Tier List, Firewatch, Hauntii, Moonscars 1:40:29

1M ago1:40:29

1:40:29

You liked the last tier list, so we’re back with one for Castlevania. Nick shares his thoughts on the Firewatch ending and why it isn’t disappointing. He also talks early impressions of Hauntii and SOMA. Josh gives us the skinny on Moonscars and is finally finishing the Spyro Collection. Also, yay more acquisitions…this time from IGN. In lieu of ra…

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War is a Laboratory for AI with Paul Scharre 59:16

1M ago59:16

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Right now, militaries around the globe are investing heavily in the use of AI weapons and drones. From Ukraine to Gaza, weapons systems with increasing levels of autonomy are being used to kill people and destroy infrastructure and the development of fully autonomous weapons shows little signs of slowing down. What does this mean for the future of …

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#126 – We Want Phazon Free Rivers – Metroid Tier List 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Nick and Josh have a busy week of recording, so they decided to do a Metroid Tier List. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...…

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#125 – Nintendo Boot Lickers - Braid Anniversary Edition, AfterImage, Iron Harvest 1920+ 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Nick and Josh are back to talk about Braid Anniversary Edition, Gamers running for Congress, and what they actually like about gaming at the moment. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening the…

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AI and Jobs: How to Make AI Work With Us, Not Against Us With Daron Acemoglu 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

Tech companies say that AI will lead to massive economic productivity gains. But as we know from the first digital revolution, that’s not what happened. Can we do better this time around? RECOMMENDED MEDIA Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson Professor Acemoglu co-authored a bold reinterpretation of economics and history that will…

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#124 – Guillotines for the C-Suites - Sony Backpedals, Microsoft Shutdowns, Edith Finch 50:55

2M ago50:55

50:55

While Sony backpedals, Microsoft plants its own foot firmly up its own ass.By Josh & Nick Coffman

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#123 – Articulated Wrist - Stellar Blade Back Lash, Top Video Game Adaptations 1:57:18

2M ago1:57:18

1:57:18

Nick and Josh are joined by Alec and James from 321Backlog to talk Stellar Blade backlash, if anyone can ever really escape from Tarkov, and then rank the ten best video game adaptations. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you t…

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#122 – Marked Safe from Stellar Blade - Trophy Hunting, Dragon's Dogma 2, Most Hated Gaming Characters 1:30:28

3M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Nick and Josh are joined by Johnny from the casual hour to talk Josh’s nasty addiction, some Dragon’s Dogma 2, Embracer splitting up, and ranking the top 10 most hated characters in video games. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Than…

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Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan Harris, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the case that the conditions that l…

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#121 – Mrs. Katie Meier’s Civ IV - Balatro, Howl, Mythic Quest Season 3 1:56:22

3M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

Nick and Josh are joined by Katie, of Overthinking Games Podcast to talk what they’ve been playing, some news, and on if you really need to play any of the “Classics” In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark f…

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#120 – Piccolo, The Father Who Stepped Up - Pepper Grinder, Reveil, Marvel Rivals 1:22:17

3M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Weekly episodes now out Wednesday mornings. Josh continues to work through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Nick shares his time with Pepper Grinder and REVEIL. The bros laugh at some KIA fools and their Stellar Blade obsession, and then share their GOTYs of the first three months. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND…

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Chips Are the Future of AI. They’re Also Incredibly Vulnerable. With Chris Miller 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

Beneath the race to train and release more powerful AI models lies another race: a race by companies and nation-states to secure the hardware to make sure they win AI supremacy. Correction: The latest available Nvidia chip is the Hopper H100 GPU, which has 80 billion transistors. Since the first commercially available chip had four transistors, the…

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#119 – Nuclear Blaze Interview with Deepnight Games 50:51

3M ago50:51

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This week Nick and Josh sat down with Sebastien Benard, founder of Motion Twin, Lead Developer of Dead Cells, and now founder and solo developer at Deepnight Games. Sebastian shares his experience in going solo, his thoughts on the state of the industry, and gives us a deeper look at Nuclear Blaze. Learn more about Deep Night Games: https://deepnig…

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#118 – Chris Pratt is Sheamus Aran - Balatro, Tokyo Vice, Radiant Black, Emails 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Josh is still stuck on Costa De Sol. Nick has the Balatro bug and shares his new love for Tokyo Vice and Radiant Black. After the news, the bros read some listener emails about gaming media that isn’t games, favorite websites, and GOTYSO! In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it…

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#117 – California, California - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo vs Yuzu, TLOU Factions 1:21:58

4M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Nick and Josh are joined by special guest Leif, from the Non Judging Breakfast Committee, and an active member of The Last of Us Factions Multiplayer community. Josh and Leif talk Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and swimsuit choices, Nick and Josh argue about game piracy, and to wrap up the bros interview Leif about the state of TLOU Factions multiplayer…

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#116 – I’m Gonna Buster Blade - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers II, Final Fantasy Tier List 1:47:38

4M ago1:47:38

1:47:38

Josh gets into his first 9ish hours with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Nick has second thoughts about Ultros and Inkulinati. The bros share their good times in Helldivers II. Finally they tier as many Final Fantasy games as they can stomach. Just to be safe, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (and Final Fantasy X) SPOILERS 20:00 – 43:00…and then some more at 4…

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Future-proofing Democracy In the Age of AI with Audrey Tang 34:38

4M ago34:38

34:38

What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience to cyberattacks, how to “prebunk” deepfakes, and more. …

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#115 – On Cloud VII - Final Fantasy VII - Remake/Rebirth, Ultros, Helldivers II 1:16:54

4M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Back from their week off, Nick and Josh jump into discussions around Nuclear Blaze, Final Fantasy VII – Remake and the build up to Rebirth, the trippy looking Ultros, some Helldivers II, and then catch up on two weeks of news. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https:…

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U.S. Senators Grilled Social Media CEOs. Will Anything Change? 25:06

5M ago25:06

25:06

Was it political progress, or just political theater? The recent Senate hearing with social media CEOs led to astonishing moments — including Mark Zuckerberg’s public apology to families who lost children following social media abuse. Our panel of experts, including Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, untangles the explosive hearing, and offers …

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#114 – 2000 Flashback - Banishers, Transistor, The Old Switch-A-Roo 1:56:08

5M ago1:56:08

1:56:08

Nick and Josh are joined Mike and Jaymo from The Old Switch-A-Roo Podcast to talk about what they’ve been playing and to flashback to the games and news that made the year 200o in gaming. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you t…

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#113 – Where’s The Line At? - PlayStation State of Play, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Spec Ops: The Line 1:44:59

5M ago1:44:59

1:44:59

Nick and Josh are joined by Matt Fresh, a fellow contributor for Hard Drive, to talk Sony PlayStation’s State of Play, Final Fantasy XIV’s legacy, and where the hell is Spec Ops: The Line? Keep up with Matt Fresh at: Twitter: https://x.com/RealMFresh Twitch: twitch.tv/realmfresh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmfresh YouTube: youtube.com/@rongo…

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Taylor Swift is Not Alone: The Deepfake Nightmare Sweeping the Internet 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

Over the past year, a tsunami of apps that digitally strip the clothes off real people has hit the market. Now anyone can create fake non-consensual sexual images in just a few clicks. With cases proliferating in high schools, guest presenter Laurie Segall talks to legal scholar Mary Anne Franks about the AI-enabled rise in deep fake porn and what …

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#112 – Look Who’s Gunning Now - Palworld, Nuclear Blaze, Xbox Layoffs 1:35:45

5M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

BlackShinobi956 joins Nick and Josh this week to talk about what everyone has been playing. Including, RE4: Separate Ways, Nuclear Blaze, and Soul Tolerance. After that, the crew gets into Xbox/Riot layoffs, Palworld taking over the world and giving cute monsters guns, and Death Stranding 2. To finish up Nick and Shinobi play a game of Pal or Pokem…

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#111 – 10s Out of 10 - Game Chronicles, Transistor, Those Who Remain, POP: The Lost Crown 1:59:21

6M ago1:59:21

1:59:21

Smashing Game Time – Episode 111 – They’re 10s Out of 10 In arguably the most fun episode to record, Nick and Josh sit down with Mark Smith, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Game Chronicles to discuss how running the site has changed since its inception in 1999. Boy how things have changed for press. Mark also joins the bros in chatting about Prince …

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Can Myth Teach Us Anything About the Race to Build Artificial General Intelligence? With Josh Schrei 35:50

6M ago35:50

35:50

We usually talk about tech in terms of economics or policy, but the casual language tech leaders often use to describe AI — summoning an inanimate force with the powers of code — sounds more... magical. So, what can myth and magic teach us about the AI race? Josh Schrei, mythologist and host of The Emerald podcast, says that foundational cultural t…

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#110 - The Prince Has Returned - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Discord Layoffs, Bookclub Game 1:07:55

6M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Smashing Game Time – Episode 110 – The Prince Has Returned Nick and Josh discuss The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, more video game related layoffs, and decide on a book club game for the rest of January. We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Check out these latest freelance pieces from the bros: Nick - http…

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#109 - Public Domain Nightmeh - Alan Wake 2, Robo Quest, Steamboat Willie 1:39:48

6M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

Smashing Game Time – Episode 109 – Public Domain Nightmeh We’re all listed out at Smashing Game Time, and it’s time to get back to gaming! The bros are joined by Jaymo, Co-Host of The Old Switcharoo, to talk some Alan Wake 2, Robo Quest, Escape from Tarkov, and the boring mistreatment of Mickey Mouse. The bros and Jaymo then predict, resolute, and …

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#108 - Our Top 10 Rick & Morty Episodes 1:13:33

6M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Smashing Game Time – Episode 108 – Our Top 10 Rick & Morty Episodes Happy New Year! The bros are still recovering from Game of the Year, but here’s a bonus episode where they pick their top 10 Rick & Morty episodes of the series. That’s the way the news goes! If you want to have a question read in a future episode, email the bros at SmashingGameTim…

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#107 - Game of the Year 2023 - Day 4 1:11:47

6M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 4 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. D…

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#106 - Game of the Year 2023 - Day 3 1:36:16

6M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 3 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. D…

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#105 - Game of the Year 2023 – Day 2 1:33:41

7M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 2 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. D…

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#104 - Game of the Year 2023 – Day 1 1:31:37

7M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 1 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. D…

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Time to Take a Zero (or 200) – A Pause for the Podcast 6:55

7M ago6:55

6:55

The podcast is taking a massive hiatus in 2024! I will be back. If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, leave a comment or email me at orangeblazepodcast at gmail and we can go from where. Thanks for listening over the years! Burnout how gotten hold of me and I need to reinvigorate my interest in the podcast with a long break. http://orangeblaz…

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94. An Ecological and Artistic Perspective of the Florida Trail | Claire ‘Sparrow’ Jarvis 1:04:55

7M ago1:04:55

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claire Jarvis (@cjarv) As a nature lover, I am drawn to those who share the the wonders of Florida’s natural history as they document their hikes along the way. Claire’s Instagram account caught my eye well before their 2022 thru-hike and still captures my interest today even though they are no longer on…

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93. Freeing the Ocklawaha River and The Great Florida Riverway | Margaret Spontak 53:20

7M ago53:20

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Free the Ocklawaha (@freetheocklawaha) For several years now I have been following the news about the push to Free the Ocklawaha River from the Rodman Dam, first via the Florida Native Plant Society, and later through other entities in Florida. The idea intrigued me because the Rodman Reservoir and the K…

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How Will AI Affect the 2024 Elections? with Renee DiResta and Carl Miller 47:15

7M ago47:15

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2024 will be the biggest election year in world history. Forty countries will hold national elections, with over two billion voters heading to the polls. In this episode of Your Undivided Attention, two experts give us a situation report on how AI will increase the risks to our elections and our democracies. Correction: Tristan says two billion peo…

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#103 – Slay the Princess Interview with Black Tabby Games 47:12

7M ago47:12

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Smashing Game Time – Episode 103 – Slay the Princess Interview with Black Tabby Games This week Nick sat down with Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias, the brains behind indie game darling, Slay the Princess. Things discussed include the start of Black Tabby Games, balancing two ongoing projects, the art (so much art), and writing an existential stor…

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#102 - Interview with Team Ugly 45:37

7M ago45:37

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WARNING - Spoilers for UGLY throughout the interview This week Nick sat down with Gerard Singuerlin and Franc Porta, two of the co-founders of Team Ugly, to discuss their 2023 award winning puzzle platformer, UGLY. Things discussed include taking an old idea and bring it to life, the melding of mechanics and narrative, and game access and marketabi…

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#101 – She’ll Have The Nuggets 2:03:53

7M ago2:03:53

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Smashing Game Time – Episode 101 – She’ll Have The Nuggets The bros are back from overeating, and they’ve brought back David from the Gimmicks podcast! The bros and David talk what they’ve been playing, Josh is still trudging through Tomb Raider, Nick is putting some time into Planet of Lana, and David is being very secretive about his games. After…

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