Pod's out for summer! But before we go on our summer break, we need to catch you up on some last-minute Sims news! Alley, Caitlin, and Jess are going to break down all the new packs, the latest roadmap, and what's up with all the Sims competitors. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of…

Your go-to podcast for everything Sims related, including The Sims 4, The Sims Mobile and The Sims FreePlay! Plus, other simulation games such as Life By You and Paralives! In this episode we dig into the Lovestruck world of The Sims 4 with a new expansion pack announcement and talk about Life By You being cancelled.…

What would your baking skill level be in the Sims? Caitlin, Ava, and Jen discuss theirs while baking some delicious results picked by our patrons! Learn some great cooking tips and hear how our experiences went while making them. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The …

Join hosts BeyondSims and Rachybop as they talk about the vibrant world of The Sims, Life By You, and other life simulation games in the Llama Drama Podcast!In this episode we attempt to be comedians with Sims-inspired jokes, and dig into the upcoming Season of Love from The Sims 4. We also commemorate The Sims 3 turning 15 years old at the start o…

It's a bite size episode for a bite size group of kits! Jen and Jess cover the Grunge Revival, Castle Estate, and Goth Galore kits as your native alternative style girlies. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-u…

The Sims 4 has changed a lot since we first talked about the 100 Baby Challenge (Ep 008: Line 'em up for Baby-Making), so we thought it was time to provide an updated guide! Caitlin and Jess are going to give you a quick history of the challenge, discuss the packs that will either help or hinder your baby-making spree, and provide invaluable tips a…

And now... the thrilling conclusion to this year's Maxis Madness Pack-a-palooza! Alley, Jen, Jess, and Vaniti are back to work through the Cowplant Conference, then crown an overall winner for the podcast's bracket. Will we survive this episode? Will we pick the same packs as the listener vote? Will anyone be quitting the team? Will Ava be disappoi…

Maxis Madness is back, baby! This year is Pack-a-palooza, covering all stuff, game, and expansion packs in Sims 4. Alley, Jen, Jess and Vaniti give their thoughts and opinions and see what makes it to the final seed for part 1. Part 2 coming in 2 weeks! Make sure you are keeping up over on Instagram to vote for the listener brackets! Welcome to Und…

Surprise! We are on top of it and Jen, Jess, and Vaniti are here to give you our low-sodium review of Crystal Creations Stuff Pack, mere seconds* after its release! Does it all work? Is it everything high school us wanted in life and in game? Is Vaniti still salty about the horses and not being an infomercial actress? Listen in to find out! *more l…

Join hosts BeyondSims and Rachybop as they talk about the vibrant world of The Sims and other life simulation games in the Llama Drama Podcast! We talk about all of the latest in the world of The Sims 4 such as new kits and the Crystal Creations stuff pack. We also dig into competitors such as Paralives, Life By You and Vivaland. We also cover the …

The Social Bunny Crew (Caitlin and Jess), joined by special guest Nardvillain, have collected enough news nuggets to present them to you! We're covering everything from the start of the year -- from a new roadmap with new kits and packs to spilled tea about SimGurus, Paralives, and Life by You! So, charge your crystals and get ready for another edi…

Alley and Jen cover the Relationship and Pregnancy Overhaul Mod by Lumpinou. We do love our realistic mods! Please be advised that as of the time of posting, there is a known issue of malware in mods, please see below link or in the beginning of the episode on how to prevent and resolve this. Also trigger warning for mention of pregnancy loss and a…

Calling all enterprising slumlords! Ava and Julia are breaking in and snooping around for all the info on the latest Sims 4 expansion pack, For Rent! They'll tell you the good (the build buy items) and the bad (everything else) about the new pack! As always, make sure you have plenty of water on hand... It's going to get salty! #MushroomsForJulia #…

Join hosts BeyondSims and Rachybop as they talk about the vibrant world of The Sims in the Llama Drama Podcast! As we enter 2024, we talk about our thoughts on The Sims 4 For Rent which released in December as well as the new "Cause A Sensation" Season featuring new kits, a stuff pack, SDX drop and more! We also cover the topic of the latest news f…

Happy New Year! It's 2024! Ava and Caitlin are here from the past to talk about an expansion pack from even farther in the past... The Sims 2: Apartment Life! Listen in as they talk about the wonders of capitalism, noisy neighbors, the benefits and consequences of your reputation, and... Did anyone actually expect witches in this pack??? Welcome to…

Welcome to Under The Tadpole...wait a minute... Join Ava, Caitlin and Julia as they go over the Astarion Dating Simulator, known as Baldur's Gate 3. Spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3, Vox Machina, and Dragon Age 3. Let us know your thoughts and anything else over on our socials or on our website! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about…

It's time for another episode of Social Bunny News! Caitlin and Jess are here to get you up to date on all the goings-on in the Sims world! And get your Sims ready: Caitlin sits down with PacificCreative and TheAwfulGaymer to discuss their brand new project--Sims Legacy Hub! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things relat…

Join hosts BeyondSims and Rachybop as they talk about the vibrant world of The Sims in the Llama Drama Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the highly anticipated expansion pack, 'For Rent,' making its way to The Sims 4 this December. We also talk about the latest with The Sims FreePlay and The Sims Mobile. But that's not all – we spill the …

Yee-haw! Howdy, pardners! It's time for one of the most requested and anticipated episodes we've ever had: our long-awaited Horse Ranch review by Vaniti, herself! Join Jen and Vaniti as they give an overview of the pack, as well as their honest opinions. Is it everything we've been hoping for? Are we able to finally live out our horse girl fantasie…

We've got an AWFULLY good episode for you as Jen and Jess got to chat and get to know TheAwfulGaymer! We're asking him the hard-hitting questions about everything from essential Sims packs to essential Taylor Swift songs. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for our own cozy chaos! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things …

We just had a pretty big birthday, recently, and to celebrate FIVE YEARS of Under the Plumbob, Jen and Vaniti are here to take a little walk down memory lane. We reminisce about everything from the start of the podcast to our favorite episodes to where we see ourselves in another five years. Break out the party hats and grab a slice of cake! It's t…

We have royalty in the house as Jess sits down with our own Build Queen, Julia, as well as the Build King, KevTheBuilder, to discuss the Holy Grail of Sims 4 building: TwistedMexi's T.O.O.L mod! We'll tell you how to use the mod, plus our own tips and tricks to (literally) elevate your building game! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podc…

Caitlin and Ava are here at our first social bunny after break! Join us as we break down the Sims summit and our thoughts on Project Rene and the upcoming stuff pack, Home Chef Hustle. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking abou…

Join hosts Dan and Rachael as they dive into the latest news and updates from the world of simulation games! We talk all about the latest from the Behind The Sims episode which gave us further insight into Project Rene, as well as what to expect from The Sims 4. We also dig into a hot topic about The Sims Mobile which is facing a turbulent period d…

We're back after a beautiful break! Vaniti, Ava, and Alley are here to give our views on the latest pack, Growing Together. Listen in as they talk about babies, toddlers, and Kato-we mean- Kyle Kyleson. Also, when will the elders just bless the damn box? Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis se…

Join hosts Dan and Rachael in this thrilling episode as they dive into the latest news and updates! Get ready for an exciting discussion following the official announcement of The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, sharing their knowledge about the upcoming features and their personal hopes for the pack. But that's not all! They also explore the te…

In this special and exclusive podcast episode, Dan and Rachael are joined by Kip Katsarelis, co-founder of Magic Fuel Games, to talk about Cityscapes! A familiar name amongst the Simming community, Kip was the Executive Producer on SimCity (2013) and worked on beloved classics including The Sims 2, SimCity 4 and Spore. He is now working on a brand …

Join us on the Llama Drama Podcast as we dive into the exciting world of simulation games. In this episode, we cover the Sims 4 Kit Vote, explore new kits, horse expansion pack rumours, analyse the latest game update, and discuss the latest happenings in the Sims FreePlay. Additionally, we share insights on the highly anticipated Life By You simula…

Alley, Jen and Vaniti are back at it again with Part 2 of reviewing ADeepIndigo's mods! Please keep in mind all mods are subject to change/make updates, so things may be added/removed that were discussed here today. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid…

In this episode of the Llama Drama Podcast, Dan and Rachael talk about the latest in the world of The Sims and Life by You, an upcoming life simulation game. For The Sims 4, there's been new kits to enhance your game as well as some bug fixes. Sims FreePlay has also landed a big update too! We also talk about the recent situation with The Sims Mobi…

Jess and Mars discuss the Not So Berry Challenge, put together by LilSimsee and Alwaysimming. Join us in listening to them go through their experiences with the challenge and some fun tips and tricks when you do it yourself! Let us know on our socials or shoot us an email with your experience with this challenge if you'd tried it out yourself! Welc…

Infant updates, Life By You, and Discord shut downs?? You are not gonna want to miss the latest news and gossip with social bunny babes Jess and Caitlin! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. Join us wee…

Grab a sandwich and get comfy... Alley, Jess, and Vaniti are back to finish out their bracket for Maxis Madness 2023 in this extra special bonus episode! Which household will come out on top and what reasons and backstories will we create for them? Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series o…

In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of life simulation games by discussing The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack, as well as the newly-announced game, Life By You. We share our thoughts on the new features and mechanics added to The Sims 4, and delve into the unique gameplay and customization options of these virtual reality game…

Just a couple of gals being pals in 2023's start to Maxis Madness! Join Alley, Jess and Vaniti as they rank sim families against each other in the ultimate game of survival! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-…

Alley, Jen and Vaniti discuss a few of ADeepIndigo's family and health care mods following the announcement of Growing Together, specifically the Custom Nuptials, Delinquent Teens, Dental Care, Dynamic Teen, and Education Overhaul. We will be following up sometime soon with a part 2 to talk about even more of ADeepIndigo's amazing mods! Please keep…

It's been an exciting month for The Sims 4 with a new expansion pack - Growing Together - being announced! We chat all about the new expansion pack, what to expect, our thoughts, and when it'll be released. We also chat about an update that we just missed out on last month bringing some exciting free content to the game. We then dig into the world …

A huge shout out to sahm_and_bean for creating this challenge! Check out the lot Ava and Caitlin discussed on the episode by searching on the gallery, Lot title: Inherited Manor Challenge, Gallery ID: sahmandbean https://sahmandbean.tumblr.com/post/667159350795730945/inherited-manor-challenge-a-new-gameplay https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/comments/q…

Mars is back, y'all! Join us for a relaxed fit episode as Ava and Vaniti catch up with her about life and Sims news since we last heard from her. We missed you and we're glad you're back! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking a…

It's time for the first episode of the Llama Drama Podcast of 2023! We are celebrating our ten year anniversary of knowing each other, and the theme of anniversaries run throughout this entire episode. The Sims celebrates it's 23rd anniversary with new kits, the upcoming infants update, and a new expansion pack! Plus, we get a glimpse at The Sims 5…

It's time for the first Social Bunny News of 2023! Caitlin and Jess are joined by special guest Techn0babble of Simmers Digest to dive into the goings on in the Sims community. Did all the glitches get fixed? Or does the horror continue? We also take a look at modding the game through Curseforge and where the community might land in a post-Twitter …

Happy New Year! We are starting 2023 off by looking back... Quite a bit back, actually. Like The Sims 3 era. Ava and Jess are here to help your Sims 3 gameplay by covering Nraas Industries' mods and the three most essential mods to download: MasterController, Overwatch, and StoryProgression! Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about…

We are on a holiday/year-end break! But we didn't want to leave you without an episode, so our lovely Simizens on Patreon have graciously decided to share one of their exclusive bonus episodes with all of you! Jen, Julia and Vaniti discuss the cinematic masterpiece of the Twilight Saga! Julia is full of love, Jen has a love hate, and Vaniti isn't f…

It’s time to get festive with a new episode of the Llama Drama Podcast! As we close out 2022, Dan and Rachael chat about the latest in the world of The Sims from the last two months! We talk about Sims 4 Kits, Sims Delivery Express, and Sims 5/Project Rene Playtest Leaks! We then dig into the world of mobile games with The Sims FreePlay, which has …

Woohoo!! Jen and Jess cover holidays in the Sims franchise, a redo from episode 6 where we briefly covered Sims 3 and 4. Do you miss seasonal festivals from Sims 3 as much as we do? Learn how to make your Sims money with the gnomes (as if we haven't told you enough already!) and check out our handy guide that will outlive this podcast, thanks to th…

Ever wonder what could have been? Well we have Caitlin and Ava here to tell you all about each Sims series beta versions. From the "toilet game" of Sims 1, the potato sims of Sims 3, and to today's cancelled online multiplayer Sims 4. Let us know what you think while you still can on Twitter (lots of Elon salt on this one) or one of our other socia…

Long before The Sims, there was... SimCity! Amateur urban developers Alley, Jess, and Julia are here to share the long and storied history of this beloved franchise that launched Will Wright, Maxis, and (eventually) The Sims! This episode also contains the musical stylings of UTPB, featuring original songs plus: - 'One Week' - Barenaked Ladies - 'G…

We've been waiting for this moment since we started podcasting! Dan and Rachael dig into everything announced at Beyond The Sims Summit including Project Rene (aka, The Sims 5) which will be the next generation of The Sims coming in a few years time! We also talk all about The Sims 4 going free to play, our thoughts on the Summit event, and dig int…

Extra! Extra! Social Bunny News is here! Caitlin and Jess are fresh off the summit of the Sims news pile with everything you need to know about the Behind the Sims Summit! Will the ModSquad help stop broken mods at patch time? Is Project Rene going to be The Sims 5? Will we actually have to take care of babies in The Sims 4? We'll talk about that a…

It's SPOOKY SEASON! And Ava and Jen are here to get you into the Halloween spirit with everything you need to know about witches (and warlocks, wizards, and spellcasters, I guess) in The Sims! Please, no one invite Anjelica Huston or Anne Hathaway... We're still having nightmares. Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things…