Chris Bratt interviews interesting people from around the games media about how they do their work. Support this show on Patreon!
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Inspired Men Talk: Breaking the Stigma of Men's Mental Health
Gary Johannes | Benn Baker-Pollard Christopher Johannes and Peter Ely
Welcome to Inspired Men Talk, the podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around men's mental health. Join four mental health practitioners from Inspired to Change as they share unique perspectives and experiences. Benn: Former Metropolitan Police officer with 18 years of service Gary: Veteran and seasoned business owner Peter: Security expert and stand-up comedian Chris: Father of three and youth organisation leader In each episode, we tackle the challenges men face in mental health, from ...
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How is neurofeedback transforming lives? Join EEGer team lead Lars Vala and licensed therapist Leanne Hershkowitz in lively discussions with neurofeedback clinicians, home users, and researchers from around the world. We explore how clinical neurofeedack is changing the way we think about things like developmental trauma, disorders, thriving, diagnosis, recovery, community, learning, healing, and the brain. Occasionally, we will also do live streams, where you are welcome to join the discuss ...
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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Breaking the 'Man Up' Culture: Stuart Bratt's Journey from RAF to Men's Mental Health Champion
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From RAF veteran to mental health champion: Stuart Bratt's journey shatters the stigma around men's mental health. In this eye-opening Inspired Men Talk episode, discover how losing two friends to suicide sparked a mission to challenge toxic masculinity and "ManUp" culture. Stuart shares his powerful story of founding Tough Enough to Care, a charitโฆ
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Episode 21: Grant Stoner (Accessibility & Disability Reporter)
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Grant Stoner is a freelance reporter who specializes in covering accessibility and disability across the games industry in his work. Among other work, he writes a monthly column for IGN where he recently examined how the mass layoffs ripping through the games industry have affected disabled game workers, in particular. This is a great example of whโฆ
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Breaking the Stigma: Men's Mental Health and More | Inspired Men Talk with Claire Noyelle
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๐ง **Unlocking Menโs Mental Health: An Essential Conversation with Claire Noyell** ๐ง In this powerful episode of Inspired Men Talk, we delve into critical aspects of men's mental health with Claire Noyell, a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Pharmacist. Join us as we explore essential topics, break down stigmas, and provide actionable insights forโฆ
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Anxiety Unmasked: Conversations on Men's Mental Health
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Welcome to "Inspired Men Talk," where we lead with an in-depth exploration of anxiety, exploring its origins, impacts, and management strategies. Our podcast features four solution-focused therapists from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique perspective to often-stigmatised issues surrounding menโs mental health. Today, we unpack the complexโฆ
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Sarah Parvini was a games reporter at the LA Times until just a few months ago, having been among those who were hit by a staggering round of layoffs at the paper earlier this year. In fact, the publication is meant to have shed around 20% of its newsroom in one fell swoop. Journalism is in a rough state, folks. In this episode you'll hear guest hoโฆ
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"Voices Unheard: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health with Jason Firmager"
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Welcome to another episode of Inspired Men Talk, a podcast that breaks the silence on men's mental health. Today, we are joined by Jason Firmager, a therapist with a rich background in hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy, among other areas. Jason's journey into therapy was driven by his own personal challenges and a profoโฆ
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Friends and Mental Health What's That About?
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In this episode of "Inspired Men Talk," the hosts delve into the complexities of friendship among men. They discuss what friendship means, the challenges of forming and maintaining friendships as adults, and the crucial role of honesty and vulnerability. The conversation covers how friendships evolve from childhood to adulthood, influenced by careeโฆ
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Episode 19: Chelsea Reed Miller (IGN Creators Guild)
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Chelsea Reed Miller is a video editor for IGN and a spokesperson for the IGN Creators Guild, a brand spanking new union that's been officially recognized by IGN's parent company just a couple of months ago. In today's episode, you'll hear guest host Nicole Carpenter talk to Chelsea about what that means for people working at one of the biggest publโฆ
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Welcome to "Inspired Men Talk" the podcast where solution-focused therapists share openly and honestly about men's mental health. In todayโs episode, we're thrilled to host James Wand, author of "Autism and ADHD: A Father's Perspective." James, a seasoned plumber and father of three, discusses his personal journey with mental health challenges and โฆ
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Boys to Men: How each of us navigated that challenging time
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Step into the heart of Inspired Men Talk, where our latest episode is an absolute game-changer for anyone captivated by the rollercoaster journey from adolescence to adulthood. Gary, alongside Peter, Ben, and Chris, dives into the rarely spoken realities of growing up male. This episode navigates the tumultuous waters of youth with empathy and undeโฆ
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Elite Sport and Mental Health - Special Guest Chris Ramsey MBE
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In this episode of "Inspired Men Talk," we navigate the complex terrain of mental health in the realm of elite sports, a subject often shrouded in silence due to prevailing stigmas. Gary, Chris, and Ben, alongside their esteemed guest Chris Ramsey, MBE, embark on an open and candid discussion. With his extensive background as the Technical Directorโฆ
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Episode 18: Quintin Smith (People Make Games)
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Quintin Smith is one third of People Make Games, although hopefully you already knew that. Outside of his work with us, he's also known as the co-founder of board games behemoth Shut Up & Sit Down and now, as of just a few weeks ago, he's started something brand new, exploring the world of TTRPGs. It's called Quinns Quest and it's extremely weird aโฆ
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Street Art Gave Me Focus And A Way Out - Nathan 'Nice' Murdoch
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In this unmissable episode of "Inspired Men Talk," we dive deep into the life and evolution of Nathan 'Nice' Murdoch, a renowned professional street artist with roots deeply embedded in the gritty graffiti culture of Peterborough, UK. Growing up in the Eastfield estate, Nathan shares a raw and unfiltered look into his journey from a mischievous teeโฆ
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Welcome to Inspired Men's Talk Podcast: The Bond Beyond Words This week, dive deep into the heart warming world of "Man and Man's Best Friend." Join us as we unravel the layers of love, loyalty, and lessons learned from our furry companions. From the tail-wagging joy of dogs to the silent companionship of cats and beyond, we explore how these animaโฆ
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"Beyond the Face: Exploring Men's Mental Health and Facial Diversity" With Gary Albert
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In this episode of "Inspired Men Talk," the hosts are joined by special guest Gary Albert, who shares his personal journey of growing up with a cleft lip and palate. Four therapists from different decades delve into the often-stigmatised topic of men's mental health, focusing on facial differences. The discussion explores the challenges and societaโฆ
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Episode 17: Stephen Totilo (Reporter at Game File)
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Stephen Totilo has been a games journalist for two decades now, making him one of the most experienced people in the field. His career spans a stint at MTV News as its first ever games reporter, nine years as Kotaku's Editor-in-Chief and until recently, he wrote a twice-weekly gaming newsletter for Axios. Today, Stephen is looking to strike out on โฆ
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๐๏ธ Welcome to our podcast, where curiosity sparks conversation! Today's episode unravels the mystery behind "Blue Monday - Fact or Fiction?" Join our four hosts as they explore the origins, theories, and personal perspectives surrounding this intriguing concept. Tune in, challenge the myth, and share your thoughts as we embark on a thought-provokinโฆ
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Embracing Christmas: Our Personal Path to a Reduced Stress Holiday Season
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Welcome to Inspired Men Talk, the space where four diverse voices converge to untangle the threads of life's complexities. Today, we're zeroing in on the imminent arrival of Christmas and its profound mental impact. As mental health professionals, we witness firsthand the nuanced emotions woven into this season. In this episode, we delve into the hโฆ
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It's time we started talking more about men's health & wellbeing. Our latest podcast episode features a frank and honest discussion by four solution-focused therapists who provide their unique perspectives. Tune in and let's break the stigma surrounding men's mental health together! #MensWellbeingBy Gary Johannes | Benn Baker-Pollard Christopher Johannes and Peter Ely
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Today, the four of us delve into the quirks and curiosities of a topic that has sparked debates, eye rolls, and perhaps a few sympathetic nods: the infamous 'man flu.' You've probably heard the term before, but what exactly is the man flu, and why does it seem to be controversial? Is it a legitimate phenomenon, Peter thinks soโฆ or just a case of exโฆ
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Episode 16: Nathan Grayson & Riley MacLeod (Just launched Aftermath)
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Nathan Grayson and Riley MacLeod have just launched a brand new, worker-owned games publication called Aftermath, along with some other ex-Kotaku staff you'll recognise. As in, today, right now! Chris grabbed them for an interview a few days ago to talk about the challenges that come with starting something fresh, crowdfunding and what being "workeโฆ
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Banter Part 2 featuring BAFTA award winning Gamal Turawa
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In this episode, we hear the captivating story of where banter went too far for a gay, black Metropolitan Police officer. Brace yourself as our special guest, Gamal Turawa, talks about being a Black police officer in the Met. The discussion is profound and thought-provoking. Gamal reveals such truths. The lengths he went to fit in with his peers. Sโฆ
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In this episode, we prelude future episodes where we share the elements that led each of the four of us to find the environment, situation or reasons to reach out to talk. As always, the conversation is open and candid. Remember, if you ever want to talk, all of us are here. There are also some great services that will hold that space for you. Pleaโฆ
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Banter is a very common element to many social groups, work groups and friendships. It's defined as 'teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly' to both parties and often the whole group. However, is it used as a weapon by some? If so, why? is it sometimes meant well but misses the spot as we don't know the person well enough or their histโฆ
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In today's episode, we are joined by the founder of and Sensei of Inspired Martial Arts world Karate champion Jamie Johannes. Jamie was the perfect guest when the topic of winning came up. The debate is often spoken about at school sports day but is evident in most areas of life, from school sports day to working life and even being a parent. Listeโฆ
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Episode 15: Patricia Hernandez (Former Editor-in-Chief at Kotaku)
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Patricia Hernandez is now the former Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku, having been fired from the position just a few days ago. In today's episode we're going to be talking to her about what's happened and digging into the increasingly strained relationship between Kotaku's editorial team and the company which owns the site itself, G/O Media. "I can't reaโฆ
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What Makes A Man - With Guest Sonia Shaljean from Lads Need Dads,
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In today's episode, we are joined by the founder of Lads Need Dads, Sonia Shaljean and hear her perspective on what makes a man and the role men play in the development of how men gain better social and emotional intelligence. Enjoy This podcast is delivered to you by 4 guys, all solution-focused hypnotherapists and part of the Inspired To Change tโฆ
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In this episode, we discuss the role of male therapists. Will having more male therapists reduce the mental health crisis where we see suicide as the biggest killer of men under 45 years of age? With 4 very different perspectives, we also take a shallow dive into the cultural imbalance in therapy and whether more male therapists from different walkโฆ
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Episode 14: Rebekah Valentine (Senior Reporter at IGN)
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Rebekah Valentine is a Senior Reporter at IGN and an instrumental figure in the site's latest ambitions to establish itself as a true home for longform video games reporting. She's also just been on the ground at Summer Games Fest, the potential successor to the games industry's biggest, flashiest trade show, E3. How do the two shows compare from aโฆ
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Helping Children Healing From Trauma, insights from Anna Morrell, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 8
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Our guest today is Anna Morrell, M.S., LCMHC, BCN With a Master's in Clinical Art Therapy, and introduced to Neurofeedback in 2010, Anna Morrell specializes in work with children, adolescents and caregivers. Having early on recognized the healing qualities of the arts, from expressing thoughts and feeling states to the regulating and grounding charโฆ
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Deep Brain Reorienting, Frank Corrigan, MD, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 7
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Our guest today is Frank Corrigan, MD Formerly an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders, Frank Corrigan is now in private practice. Author and co-author of multiple important texts about trauma, neuroscience, and therapy, Dr. Corrigan joins us to discuss a paradigm shift in the field โฆ
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4 men are chatting about their experiences when it comes to chatting. The men are Benn the gay police inspector, Chris the young dad of 3, Peter the Rollerskating ex-standup comedian and Gary the old fart of the group business owner. We venture into the world of when men do talk and who we would talk to if we felt the need and also when it's been mโฆ
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Learning, Mentorship, & Creativity, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 6
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Leigh Povia, LCSW, RPT, BCN Our guest today is Leigh Povia. Leigh is a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Registered Play Therapist, an Approved EMDR Consultant, and a Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider. Having worked with children and families, youth in crisis, students in Special Education, and children with Pervasive Developmental Disordeโฆ
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Learn To Self-Regulate. with Chris Wheeler Doe & Mary Zaudtke, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 5
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Mary Zaudtke, M.A., LP, BCN / Chris Wheeler Doe, M.A., LMFT, BCN Our guests today are Mary Zaudtke and Chris Wheeler Doe. Mary is a psychologist who has focused her practice on working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma. The nature of the work is relational utilizing tools of EMDR, Ego State Therapy and Neurofeedback. Currently โฆ
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Empowering Their Goals with Laura Bratt, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 4
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Laura Bratt MA, LMLP, BCN Our guest today is Laura Bratt. Having worked in locked and open psychiatric units, chemical dependency hospital units, and outpatient social services, in 2003 Laura and partner Avery Bratt built the oldest current neurofeedback center in the Kansas City area, utilizing cutting edge neurofeedback and biofeedback technologiโฆ
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The Internal Therapist Screen with Ruth Cohn -- ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 3
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐? Today's guest is Ruth Cohn, MFT, CST, BCN Ruth Cohn has been practicing neurofeedback since 2009, with the good fortune of mentoring with Sebern Fisher the entire time. Having studied the dynamics of trauma and neglect, she has worked with survivors; their intimate partners and familieโฆ
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Speeding Up Evolution, with Mary Ammerman -- ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 2
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐? Today's guest is Mary Ammerman, Psy.D., BCN Dr. Ammerman earned her undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Mary believes that all people possess bothโฆ
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Neurofeedback in Stockholm with Anna Halberg and Maud Nilsson --๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ, Session 1
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐? From the intersection of neuroscience and therapy, these interviews with therapists, researchers, and home users tell stories of discovery, empowerment, and success. Our guests today are Anna Hallberg and Maud Nilsson. They are both licensed as psychologists and psychotherapists, and aโฆ
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NOT A NEW EPISODE but... here's Margaret's podcast Crushed!
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Hello! This isn't a new episode of Do The Right Thing (sob!) but we thought you might like to sample Margaret's new(ish) podcast Crushed! - and in particular the latest episode in which she chats to Danielle about her crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Within there is plenty of discussion of why stand ups makeโฆ
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Episode 13: Double Fine PsychOdyssey (2 Player Productions)
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2 Player Productions is a documentary crew that's been embedded with Double Fine Productions for more than a decade now, having first come onboard in order to follow the development of Broken Age and create the Double Fine Adventure series. However, it's their latest work that's absolutely knocked my socks off. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is, quite siโฆ
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Episode 12: Tyler McVicker (Formerly Valve News Network)
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Tyler McVicker has been utterly obsessed with Valve for more than a decade now, having reported on almost every scrap of news, speculation and datamined morsel to come out of this famously secretive company at the heart of the games industry. Having just published our own report on the reality of working at Valve, with its "flat" structure, no manaโฆ
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