Best Hunter Donaldson Podcasts (2024)

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The Murder of Tashauna Jackson (Connecticut) 33:57

4m ago33:57

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In the last episode of Dark Downeast, you heard the story of Denise Hart and her still unsolved homicide in Vermont. I mentioned in that episode the case of another woman who grew up in the same city and around the same people as Denise. So, that’s the story I’m going to tell you today – the story of a young mother who walked out the door and got i…

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361: Arcs Leaders - Demagogue, Anarchist, and Elder (With Joshua Yearsley) 1:40:11

2h ago1:40:11

1:40:11

We've got another batch of Arcs Leaders to overview for you today! We're gearing up to finish our Base Game Arcs coverage before we go full hog wild into the campaign Arcs. Prepare for that content to become the mainstay to go along with our traditional Twilight Imperium coverage. Also this episode features a guest appearance from Arcs developer Jo…

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Slay The Spire (2019) 1:26:48

2h ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Another episode of the show featuring neither of the usual hosts! Matt and Hunter are nowhere to be found and instead we've got EJ and Alec aka "Root" sitting down to talk about the rougelike deck-building game, Slay the Spire! It's a big one folks. Get the Summer Tour T-Shirt! https://www.spacecatspeaceturtles.com/shop/p/oga-summer-break-tour-shir…

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The Murder of Denise Hart (Vermont) 39:45

17m ago39:45

39:45

Whenever Denise Lynette Hart was away from her young son, she called home every day, multiple times a day to check on him. But then one January night in 2015 those calls stopped. When Denise's family tried to report her missing, they got the runaround, and no one would know where Denise was until almost a year later when the missing persons case be…

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360: Super Emirates of Hacan Guide 1:41:24

1h ago1:41:24

1:41:24

Finally the most important episode of the year! Today we're talking about the cats we are named after. We love these poster children of the Twilight Imperium brand and we want you to care about them too. Grab a bag of a money and sit down for this big one! Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Addit…

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Pentiment (2022) 1:12:47

4h ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Summer Tour continues and for the first time ever Matt and Sun are running the show together. They've been wanting to play Pentiment together for a long time and they still didn't manage to play it together or even fully finish it, but there's still so much to talk about! Get the Summer Tour T-Shirt! https://www.spacecatspeaceturtles.com/shop/p/oga…

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Immortality (2022) 1:14:56

20h ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Hunter and Sun are back with a newish game from one of the weirdest guys to do it, Sam Barlow. This discussion has like a whole bunch of SPOILERS so do not listen to it if that bothers you. Definitely watch a trailer though because this game is very pretty and visually interesting so I encourage you to check it out or just listen to us dive into it…

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The Infamous Case of Daniel LaPlante (Massachusetts) 48:28

2d ago48:28

48:28

For months, Frank Bowen's daughters complained of strange noises and odd happenings in their Pepperell, Massachusetts home. Frank was sure it was just their imaginations, until an intruder took the entire family hostage one night in December of 1986. When the suspect was released on bail, he was free to commit even more crimes, eventually escalatin…

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359: Arcs Leaders - Mystic and Archivist 1:38:30

4d ago1:38:30

1:38:30

It's another Arcs episode! Hunter is out this week so we've gone a bit lighter and just have two guides brought to you by Matt and EJ. Don't worry, it's not like we don't have an hour and a half worth of stuff to talk about even though it's only four sentences worth of text to evaluate... Music provided by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.band…

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358: Super Yssaril Tribes Guide 1:47:46

24d ago1:47:46

1:47:46

This week we're back in the shadows, we have your guide for the Yssaril Tribes! This tricky faction is full o' surprises. Don't turn your back on these guys! Also this episode is kinda grumpy and we apologize for that we were feelin' spicy. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and …

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Final Fantasy 4 (1991) (Feat. Exothermic) 1:46:06

24d ago1:46:06

1:46:06

We're talking a very classic game today, one that stands tall over a lot of games that we care about on this show. This one broke a lot of ground and old heads will think fondly of it forever. Do millennials like it though? If so, how much? Today we speak for an entire generation of game playin' individuals. Special thanks to Exothermic for joining…

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Cities: Skylines (2015) 57:14

15d ago57:14

57:14

Summer Tour continues with Matt and EJ talking about their shared interest in more simulation games! We've reveled in the bygone days of Roller Coaster Tycoon, now listen as we talk about the modern era with Cities: Skylines. This game is perhaps more relaxing just to watch than it is to play and THAT'S OKAY. It can still be one of your favorite ga…

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The Murder of John Donaldson (Massachusetts) 41:30

16d ago41:30

41:30

It’s been more than 45 years since John Donaldson was killed while sitting in his parked car just yards away from the safety of his own home in Harvard, Massachusetts. It took years for investigators to build a case and arrest a suspect, but it would all prove to be a distraction from the truth. Now, Johnny’s siblings are taking up their little bro…

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357: An Overview of Dane Leaks 1:00:40

18d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

You asked and we're here to provide! For months Dane has been leaving a trail of bread crumbs. And recently that trail led to some substantial components! The Galactic Council has asked us to talk about what seems to be brewing in Dane's Workshop. Here's the thing...it's not actually very much so get ready for us to make a lot out of very little...…

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Space Ghost: Coast to Coast (1994) Patreon Bonus 1:09:59

19d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

We're taking a little extra time with Final Fantasy 4 this week and we owed you this Patreon bonus so enjoy this conversation about this very influential Cartoon Network program. It's so fun to get to talk about all different kinds of media with the patreon bonus episodes so thank you to everyone that supports this show. Special thanks to one of ou…

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356: Ahoy Got Really Good 1:02:11

24d ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Hunter's out on tour this week which means Matt needed a new friend! Good for him he works with some pretty cool folks, including Nick Brachmann! Nick is a Senior Developer at Leder Games and is responsible for the upcoming Ahoy: New Horizons expansion. It more than doubles what is possible in Ahoy and Matt has been playing a lot of it recently. Le…

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The Suspicious Death of Philip Wendel Boyce (Maine) 33:24

23d ago33:24

33:24

During the winter of 1941, the death of Philip Wendel Boyce found in a downtown Portland, Maine alleyway left investigators divided by two very different theories: Was it an accident or was it murder? Every once in a while, I like to go way, way back and unearth cases that might otherwise be lost with time. Given its age and the circumstances you’r…

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Tunic (2022) 1:01:03

28d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

It's Off-Topic Summer, and this week it's Matt and EJ's turn! EJ has long been alluding to his complicated and troubling experience with 2022's Tunic, which is a game Matt has been deeply interested in since it's release. So this was the perfect chance to unpack all of that and enjoy a delightful puzzle/action game! To see the most up to version of…

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The Murders of Audrey Lynn Harris, Christine Dumont, & Stacie Goulet (Rhode Island) 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

During a nearly 18-month span beginning the winter of 2003, Audrey Lynn Harris, Christine Dumont, and Stacie Goulet disappeared without a trace from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, leaving their families and investigators searching for answers. It wasn’t until detectives received an anonymous voicemail that the pieces finally came together in what would …

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355: Super Embers of Muaat Guide 1:36:50

1M ago1:36:50

1:36:50

It's a Muaat Guide! Embers of Muaat is one of those factions that some people in the community insist is "actually really good." I haven't been convinced, but they do have tools that can FEEL good if everything else went right. What does it take to get this faction from their bad start and to a game that feels good? Music provided by Ben Prunty. Fi…

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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (2023) 1:14:02

1M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

We're getting into some more recent off-topic stuff this week with a look at the emotional narrative game OXENFREE II. This game has charm and lots of heart but be prepared for spoilers because Hunter and Sun dig into the meat of this story game to such an extent that I feel like you could be kinda mad about it if you listened. So brace yourself bu…

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The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth (New Hampshire) 33:43

1M ago33:43

33:43

When Shari Lynn Roth left her apartment in North Conway, New Hampshire for a short afternoon hike to one of her favorite spots among the White Mountain National Forest, what should’ve been a peaceful retreat turned into a fateful encounter with a still unknown predator. Several theories have been floated since that August afternoon in 1977, but non…

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354: Arcs Leaders - Upstart, Rebel, and Overseer 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

More Arcs! And this time, we've got Hunter around. He's been thinking about the Overseer for months now and is ready to get it all off of his chest. Meanwhile, EJ and Matt are back, this time with the Upstart and Rebel. It's a mix of Leaders that all seem to want to strike very early in different ways which honestly made it incredibly difficult to …

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NHL '94 (1993) 1:42:07

1M ago1:42:07

1:42:07

SUMMER HAS BEGUN AND WE'RE STARTING COLD. This week the Sanders brothers are talkin' their favorite old Hockey game NHL '94 for the SNES and Genesis. They also sorta talk about NHL '95 and '96. They also just kind of talk about hockey in general. It's real good chill one and it sets the stage for a wonderful summer of fun episodes about all kinds o…

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Animal Well (2024) 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

It's time for our 2024 follow-up to Super Metroid, this year's PUZZLE SEARCH ACTION GAME ANIMAL WELL. We love this game and we recommend it if you like puzzles and atmosphere. We got good energy in this one so get ready to have fun and enjoy our hijinks. This is our half-season finale to our 1994/2024 look so get ready for a little dose of the old …

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The Murder of Sarah Hunter (Vermont) 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

Sarah Hunter was only 15 minutes late for work when her coworker called police to report her missing, but despite his swift action, Sarah’s case would go cold and stay that way for years. Decades later, an individual known to the case from the earliest days of the investigation became a prime suspect and advanced DNA testing even led to an arrest. …

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353: The "Direct Hit" Episode (1 of 4) 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Here begins a series of SCPT episodes that will absolutely get to the deep dark depths of strategy you've been waiting for. The show really begins here, everything else has just been a precursor. He who controls the direct hit, controls the universe! Please go to Hunter's comedy shows and Space Cats Live! https://linktr.ee/HunterDonaldson Music pro…

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The Three Colours Trilogy (1993/1994) Patreon Bonus 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

Our Animal Well episode is going to be late this week due to Matt literally getting hit with a tornado. It sucks so be nice to him. As an alternative we're going to go ahead and release our April Patreon bonus episode which is about the Three Colours Trilogy by Krzysztof Kieślowski. If you love video games then you'll love a discussion about these …

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The Disappearance of April Dawn Pennington (Connecticut) 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

When a 15-year-old girl snuck out of her bedroom window one night in May of 1996, it was like she vanished right into thin air with no leads. Years later unsealed court documents revealed that police had a theory and a suspect from the earliest days of the case, but it would take over a decade to build a case strong enough for an arrest. View sourc…

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352: Super The Winnu Guide 1:16:30

2M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Sit your butts down and get ready to be schooled in the classroom by your god-tier Winnu player: THE MATT MARTENS. Jk Winnu is bad and we'll cover in depth the why and the how. There is a lot of useful information here for those of you that feel the determination to pilot them regardless of their ineptitude. It's one of our shorter super guides but…

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Super Metroid (1994) 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

It's Matt and EJ together, in person! We've been on a quest recently to gain more experience with the "Metroidvania" or "Search/Action" genre and this felt like one of the most important pieces of homework on our list. How does hold up all these years later? Hunter standup and Live shows: https://linktr.ee/HunterDonaldson To see the most up to vers…

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The Murder of Ada Bean (Massachusetts) 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

In a one month span during the winter of 1969, the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts was set on edge after two violent attacks on women while they slept in their beds challenged the very sense of safety residents thought they had in their own homes. Nearly 50 years later, one of those cases was finally solved, but the second, very similar homicide i…

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351: Finals from a Champion's Perspective 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

We've got one more episode about the big Championship match we had back on May 4th. When the Finals finish, everyone involved is always so exhausted that it's impossible to squeeze in any post-game report or interview. So instead, we decided to wait a week and take a full hour to hang out with this year's winner! See, good things come to those who …

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Hades 2 (2024) 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

This maybe isn't a fair game to call a 2024 release since it's just entering Early Access, but we'll call this the state of Hades 2 in May of 2024. Hades spent multiple years in an Early Access that resulted in one of the favorite games of 2020, so it's safe to assume the team behind it can be trusted with this kind of task. But what does it mean t…

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NEW SEASON: CounterClock Season 6 5:31

2M ago5:31

5:31

Since the release of CounterClock Season 1, Delia has received hundreds of requests from families of victims of violent crime. In November 2022, one message in her inbox stood out from the rest. It was from a middle-aged woman asking for Delia's help investigating the mysterious death of her 27-year-old brother from 1991. The message stood out for …

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The Murders of Malcolm, Elizabeth, and Page Jennings Part 2 (New Hampshire) 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

When investigators in Alachua County, Florida discovered the remains of two people among the charred ruins of a burned down shack and a letter in a nearby car that seemed to explain the entire scene, police in two states thought they were on the brink of closing a multiple murder case that started all the way north in New Hampshire. But as experts …

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350: 2024 Tournament Finals Recap 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode we talk about the Finals of the SCPT 2024 Twillight Imperium tournament. THERE ARE SPOILERS. So don't listen if you don't want the outcome of the tournament spoiled. We also talk generally about how the tournament went and what we see as the future of our events. It's a bit of a beach episode, but one that could have future conseque…

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Streets of Rage 3 (1994) 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

We got Hunter, Matt, and EJ together for this beatdown on a Sega Genesis Classic, STREETS OF RAGE 3. We rehash some debates on whether this genre is even good and talk at length about how we feel about SoR's place in the beat-em-up canon. We got some good music in this one even! Also new poll has been posted to the patreon for those of you who woul…

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