Best JenIsOnline Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 28 - Bendy and the Ink Machine feat. JenIsOnline 1:35:46

21d ago1:35:46

1:35:46

In Episode 28 of No Small Games, special guest Jen (known online as JenIsOnline) joins Kate and Emily to review the horror puzzle game, Bendy and the Ink Machine. Jen sheds light on some of the intricate lore beneath the surface of Bendy, including Alice Angel's origins and the identity of some of the cursed creatures who stalk the studios. The thr…

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Ep. 29 - INDIKA feat. OrzulsPlace 2:50:56

5d ago2:50:56

2:50:56

In Episode 29 of No Small Games, our hosts are joined in their review of INDIKA by special guest OrzulsPlace, who affectionately goes by Orzul, Orzu, or Zuzu. Before they dive into the game discussion, Emily and Kate get to know Orzul better, learning about their deep connection to music and the bands they plays in. During their discussion of INDIK…

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Indie Game Roundup - July: Clickolding, Stray Gods DLC, Valley Peaks, and more 1:26:51

13d ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. This summer continues to be hot and heavy with indie game releases, and we've got some big drops to discuss from July! Kate played Clickolding on its release day (and now will never look at a clicker counter the sa…

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Ep. 27 - Bramble: The Mountain King 1:54:02

1M ago1:54:02

1:54:02

Join Kate and Emily for episode 27 of No Small Games for their review and plot recap of Bramble: The Mountain King. You'll hear the two share their scariest moments, favorite boss fights, and overall thoughts on the Scandinavian folk adventure. PLUS, this episode features one of the biggest disagreements the two have had about a moment in a feature…

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Indie Game Roundup - June 2024 1:58:18

2M ago1:58:18

1:58:18

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions. Our second installment of Indie Game Roundup was a whirlwind and so was the month of June! This month we're discussing Steam Next Fest, which took place from June 10-17 and featured over 1800 game demos. Next Fest i…

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Ep. 26 - Crow Country 1:51:06

2M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

What really happened at the Crow Country amusement park two years ago? Special Agent Mara Forest is on the case. We're kicking off our Scary Summer season with a review of Crow Country from SFB Games, which released earlier this year. You play as Mara, who has just arrived to investigate a missing person's case at the abandoned amusement park. The …

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Summer Game Fest 2024 Recap 1:41:32

2M ago1:41:32

1:41:32

This year brought us a huge showing of indie game announcements at Summer Game Fest, and we were truly blown away by the volume of exciting news delivered in the participating showcases. In this special Summer Game Fest edition of No Small Games, you'll hear our recap of our biggest highlights from these events. We're bringing you our favorites fro…

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Game Dev Chat - Sky: Children of the Light with Community Manager Amelia Razinha 1:15:18

3M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Sky: Children of the Light is a cozy MMO, developed by thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Flower. The game places a focus on exploration, discovery, and wholesome player interactions. Consent and cooperation are baked into engagement between players. In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily chatted with Amelia Razinha…

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Indie Game Roundup - May 2024 1:41:12

3M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

Introducing No Small Games' Indie Game Roundup!! A new monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions. This first installment of Indie Game Roundup is almost as jampacked with indie game news from May 2024 as the month itself! Once a month we'll now be featuring all the news that's fit to print about the games…

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Ep. 25 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Snufkin returns after a long winter away, only to discover all is not well in Moominvalley... The musical adventure, Snufkin: Memory of Moominvalley by Hyper Games, opens with Snufkin's return, and his single-minded desire to reconnect with his dear friend Moomintroll. During the Moomins' winter hibernation, many changes have impacted the valley. T…

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Ep. 24 - Firewatch feat. ShinobiJules 2:06:57

3M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

Henry took a summer job in the wilderness to get away from his life, but he could never have guessed what he was getting himself into... Firewatch, developed by Campo Santo, is a first-person mystery game where you play a brand new fire lookout in the wilds of Wyoming. Our main character, Henry, has left behind the rubble of his old life to pursue …

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Ep. 23 - En Garde! 1:25:15

4M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

There is no problem too great for the sword of Adalia de Volador... except maybe her annoying brother and witty crush! En Garde! is a swashbuckling action adventure game with a huge helping of flourish and panache. Players fight their way through the story as vigilante hero Adalia de Volador as she tries to foil the evil Count Duke's schemes. The c…

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Ep. 22 - Viewfinder 1:36:58

4M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

What you see is literally what you get in Viewfinder, where players solve puzzles by bringing photographs to life. Viewfinder is a first-person puzzle adventure game that encourages the player to experiment and explore within its beautiful, surreal environments. You use photographs scattered throughout the world (or that you capture yourself) to ma…

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PAX East 2024 Recap 1:33:10

4M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

PAX East 2024 was huge for No Small Games and brought about many firsts for the podcast! Not only was it the team's first time at the expo, it was also Kate and Emily's first time meeting in person and first live event together. And we're bringing you along with us for our highlights from the show! This episode is packed with our impressions of the…

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Ep. 21 - American Arcadia 2:20:33

5M ago2:20:33

2:20:33

Trevor Hills just discovered he's the least popular star of the most popular TV show in America... and now he hast to run for his life. American Arcadia follows two protagonists: the unassuming everyman Trevor Hills and the clever, strategic, and mysterious Angela Solano. After a sending a series of shocking and surreptitious messages to get Trevor…

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Yearbook Vol. 1 1:47:30

5M ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Thank you to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters for making it a fantastic first year of No Small Games! In No Small Games' inaugural Yearbook Episode, we are recapping and reminiscing about the first full year of the show. Get a peek behind the curtains as Kate and Emily reflect on each season, their lessons learned and their successes, a…

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Game Dev Chat - Hyperdrive Inn with Juho Kuorikoski 1:03:59

6M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily talk with Juho about his creative process and the design and development of his latest game, Hyperdrive Inn. Juho describes the facets of his career, from journalism to R&D development, that all ultimately led him to his work in game development. The three discuss his upcoming title, and t…

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Ep. 20 - Thirsty Suitors 2:03:52

7M ago2:03:52

2:03:52

Starting fresh can be hard to do, especially when your past keeps popping back up to fight you... In Thirsty Suitors, developed by Outerloop Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, you play as Jala, a young woman returning to her hometown for the first time in years. Jala is intent on moving forward after a recent big breakup, but first must …

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Ep. 19 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits feat. dprince216 1:39:40

7M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Befriend both cute and formidable friends to fulfill the brutal yet rewarding role of Spirit Guide... Explore a forgotten village and it's surroundings as you help bring peace to unsettled spirits, who are longing to move on. Kena: Bridge of Spirits, developed and published by Ember Lab, features intense combat and heartfelt stories of love and los…

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Ep. 18 - Stray Gods 1:40:05

8M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Imagine a week where being accused of murder isn't the wildest thing that happened to you... because you just discovered every Greek god you had ever heard of is real. That's exactly the week that main character Grace is experiencing in the game Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, developed by Summerfall Studios. After a chance (or maybe fated) en…

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Ep. 17 - Secret Santa Games feat. Underplayed 2:49:37

8M ago2:49:37

2:49:37

Ho ho ho!! Santa came early this holiday season and he (or she) is brining us indie games! Buckle up for a very special holiday episode of No Small Games!! Kate and Emily are joined for the first ever Secret Santa Games, by guests Bo_Po and DiscoCola, the co-hosts of the indie game podcast Underplayed. The four got together for a festive Secret San…

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Bonus - Wholesome Snack 2023 37:13

8M ago37:13

37:13

Did you think we were done with b-b-b-b-bonus episodes for 2023? Not quite!! On December 6, Wholesome Games held their Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2023, a fun-sized 30 minute direct packed with indie game trailers and news. The showcase featured 20 new and upcoming game announcements, including many games that piqued Kate and Emily's i…

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Ep. 16 - Goodbye Volcano High 1:32:19

9M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

If the end of the world was right around the corner what would you do? Who or what would matter most to you? Fang and their friends are entering their senior year of high school with big ambitions and some big changes. Biggest of all, they're facing the looming threat of an asteroid hurtling towards Earth, threatening all life as they know it. Good…

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Game Dev Chat - Bear in the Snow with The Spookfish 1:05:48

9M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

"When I first moved into the old farm house after living in the city, I was surprised at how dark it got at night..." This is how the instruction manual for the game Bear in the Snow begins. This game, along with the album it accompanies, was created by Dan Goldberg, who performs and publishes his music under the name The Spookfish. Each of the ten…

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Bonus - Indie World Showcase, Nov. 2023 47:55

9M ago47:55

47:55

It's time for yet another b-b-b-b-bonus episode!! Nintendo held their second Indie World Showcase of 2023 on November 14, featuring over a dozen announcements about new and upcoming indie games coming to the Switch. In this bonus episode, Kate and Emily discuss these updates, comparing which of the Switch releases they are most looking forward to a…

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Ep. 15 - Mineko’s Night Market 1:18:22

10M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Will you take on the challenge of discovering the truth about the legendary Nikko, revitalize the Night Market an petting all of the cats? When Mineko and her dad move to a small island town in search of a new life and new opportunities, she has no idea how this town, her new friends, and a giant cat named Nikko will turn her life upside down. It's…

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Ep. 14 - Killer Frequency 1:15:41

10M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

You're live on 189.16 - The Scream with Forrest Nash... and someone in town is hunting your listeners! The year is 1987 and Forrest Nash is clocking into his late-night radio slot in a sleepy town in middle America, not knowing what thrills and chills await him and his producer, Peggy. In Killer Frequency, you must use your role as radio DJ to take…

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Ep. 13 - Coffee Talk & Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly feat. Sheilur 2:16:57

10M ago2:16:57

2:16:57

Serve up a piping hot cup of tea while your customers spill their tea to you... It's yet another a No Small Games double feature! This episode of No Small Games features a review of both games in the Coffee Talk series, in which you play as a barista at a late night coffee joint in alternate universe Seattle (yes, that Seattle), in which mythical c…

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Ep. 12 - Venba 1:32:17

11M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

Food and cooking have the ability to connect us across generations, cultures and time itself. Who do you connect with through food? Follow the story of Venba and Paavalan, who leave their home in India to start a new life and new family in Canada. This game provides an intimate view into their lives, as they face the challenges of immigration, pare…

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Ep. 11 - Lakeburg Legacies feat. MarcyLaycelle 1:56:25

11M ago1:56:25

1:56:25

What if the most important renewable resource in your society... was love? Lakeburg Legacies is a social-based village management game where resource generation and progress centers around your townsfolk and their relationships. Grow your town's population through your matchmaking prowess, optimize production with some clever career coaching, and p…

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Bonus - Happy Birthday Ooblets! 1:03:30

12M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Wishing Ooblets 1.0 a very happy one-year anniversary!! The quirky, colorful, farming sim, creature collector, card game adventure Ooblets first release in early access in July 2020. Since then, the game has evolved, grown, and developer Glumberland released the official 1.0 version of the game on September 1, 2022. In the last few years, Ooblets h…

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Ep. 10 - Lake feat. Catsareme 2:27:10

1y ago2:27:10

2:27:10

Experience postal service Zen while you contemplate the life paths less traveled in this serene lakeside town... In Lake, a narrative postal sim game developed and published by Whitethorn Games, you play as Meredith Weiss: a 39 year-old working in the tech industry in 1986, who has journeyed from the big city back to her hometown of Providence Oaks…

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Ep. 9 - Oxenfree & Oxenfree II: Lost Signals 2:38:10

1y ago2:38:10

2:38:10

Something sinister is in the air on Edward's Island, very literally... It's a No Small Games double feature, in which Kate and Emily review both Oxenfree and its sequel Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. In Oxenfree, you play as teenager Alex, on a beach trip to Edwards Island with her friends and new step brother, Jonas. The weekend quickly devolves into …

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Ep. 8 - Spiritfarer feat. Pink Umbrella 2:17:00

1y ago2:17:00

2:17:00

At the end of their days, on their way to the beyond, lost souls can always count on the Spiritfarer... Follow Stella, the brand new Spiritfarer, as she learns the meaning of her role to the many spirits she encounters and befriends on their way to the after life. But a Spiritfarer's job isn't limited to getting to know these new friends, she must …

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Ep. 7 - Cult of the Lamb 1:33:51

1y ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Do you have what it takes to build a loyal following, take on the old gods and become the one true cult? Cult of the Lamb bridges multiple genres, bringing farming simulation, base building and resource management together with adrenaline-packed roguelike combat, to create an immersive and addictive gaming experience. Players serve an ominous figur…

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Ep. 6 - Stories Untold feat. Krysta Hope 1:59:20

1y ago1:59:20

1:59:20

Experience the tug of nostalgia but be careful, sinister truths await you in the hearts of the analog devices in Stories Untold... Developed by No Code and published by Devolver Digital, Stories Untold is an experimental narrative-driven horror game, told over the course of 4 distinct episodes. In the sixth episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily…

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Bonus - Wholesome Direct 2023 1:38:56

1y ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Wholesome Games held their third annual Wholesome Direct Indie Game Showcase on June 10, 2023, featuring footage and announcements from 70+ cute and cozy indie games. In this episode, the No Small Games hosts recap the direct and discuss the announcements that got them most excited from Saturday's presentation. After recapping their favorite announ…

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Bonus - Pride 53:47

1y ago53:47

53:47

Happy Pride Month!! No Small Games is celebrating Pride by sharing some of our favorite indie games featuring LGBTQIA+ stories and characters. Indie video games and their developers are uniquely positioned to be able to tell stories that are too frequently left out of the mainstream, and to tell them in authentic ways. Kate and Emily shared their p…

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Ep. 5 - Terra Nil 1:06:11

1y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Turn the concept of a city builder on its head and revitalize regions stripped of their natural ecosystems... Terra Nil is an environmental strategy game that puts you in charge of an expedition to transform barren, desolate lands and bring them back to life. The game takes the classic UI and gameplay of a city builder and applies them to a natural…

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Ep. 4 - One Hand Clapping 1:16:50

1+ y ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Your voice is a powerful thing, it can foster connection and drive back the darkness... One Hand Clapping takes you on a journey alongside your little purple companion, to discover both your voice and your confidence in using it. Traverse beautiful 2D landscapes. Meet and learn from wise musical mentors. Sing your song to confront and banish the da…

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Ep. 3 - Hundred Days 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Would you leave your whole life behind to go run a winery in Italy? This episode's game protagonist, Emma, turns her whole world on its end when she gets an unexpected letter from an old friend of her grandfather. Through his notes to her and supportive members of her new community, she learns about the seasons on the vineyard, the complex decision…

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Bonus - Indie World Showcase 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

B-b-b-b-bonus episode time!! On April 19, Nintendo blessed us with a slew of indie game announcements in their Indie World Showcase. This week, Kate and Emily recap and react to the news. What game's sequel announcement had Kate saying "it was all worth it"? What 2022 indie game is actually too cozy for Emily? Find out in the very first bonus episo…

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Ep. 2 - Beacon Pines 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

49:58

Something is amiss in the sleepy town of Beacon Pines... They say beauty is more than skin deep, but so is mystery in this game about growing up, learning difficult truths, and taking risks to protect your community. In the second episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily discuss their experiences playing the cute and creepy narrative adventure Bea…

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Ep. 1 - Later Alligator 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

57:11

Welcome to the very first episode of No Small Games!! When life gets challenging, just tell yourself: at least I'm not a 24 year-old alligator trying to make it in the big city, worrying that his family is going to off him on his own birthday. Kate and Emily discuss their experiences playing the point-and-click adventure game Later Alligator. From …

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Welcome to No Small Games (coming April 6) 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

1:09

No Small Games is a new indie game recap and review podcast hosted by Kate and Emily! You may know them online as Katerblossom and aSpecificEgg! Kate and Emily met while streaming on Twitch, and bonded over their interest in astrology, their eclectic careers and their love of indie video games. In each Episode of No Small Games, the two will be dis…

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Rangers are the WORST class in D&D & Survival Games are too COMPLICATED! 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

@JenIsOnline and @georgewambush0000 host the Salty & Sweet Podcast! Salty & Sweet is a NEW debate style podcast where the hosts bring a topic they love, that the other dislikes, and they have to explain their reasoning for disliking it without defaulting to "i just dislike it". #podcast #podcasting #saltyandsweet #audio #videopodcast #debate #deb…

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NO ONE likes Overwatch or Slice of Life Anime | Episode 3 | Salty & Sweet Podcast 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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@JenIsOnline and @georgewambush0000 host the Salty & Sweet Podcast! Salty & Sweet is a NEW debate style podcast where the hosts bring a topic they love, that the other dislikes, and they have to explain their reasoning for disliking it without defaulting to "i just dislike it". #podcast #podcasting #saltyandsweet #audio #videopodcast #debate #deb…

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Dungeons & Dragons is A MESS & Stardew Valley is BORING | Episode 2 | Salty & Sweet Podcast 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

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@JenIsOnline and @georgewambush0000 host the Salty & Sweet Podcast! Salty & Sweet is a NEW debate style podcast where the hosts bring a topic they love, that the other dislikes, and they have to explain their reasoning for disliking it without defaulting to "i just dislike it". Check out the VIDEO version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/57…

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WORST Genshin Impact Character & Castlevania SUCKS | Episode 1 | Salty & Sweet Podcast 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

@JenIsOnline and @georgewambush0000 host the Salty & Sweet Podcast! Salty & Sweet is a NEW debate style podcast where the hosts bring a topic they love, that the other dislikes, and they have to explain their reasoning for disliking it without defaulting to "i just dislike it". Check out the VIDEO version of this podcast on YouTube! https://youtu…

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