Best Ventured Nothing Gamed Podcasts (2024)

1
S2E20: "The Halloween Where Nothing Happened" 1:41:24

3d ago1:41:24

1:41:24

The shadowed hills and dark corners of Appalachia hold many secrets and stories, and one has yet to be told. While Chad and Simon battle for the soul of West Virginia, you're about to meet two men who have remain unnoticed in the wider world. Long ago, on the same night that Chad first took Susie trick or treating they would encounter a great evil,…

1
Error...transcoding...10.30.24 - recovering data "The Halloween Where Nothing Happened" CRITICAL FAILURE 0:35

4d ago0:35

0:35

Devil's Night Approaches Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Venture Games Episode 49: Sean Ryan, Zoot 58:16

20d ago58:16

58:16

In Episode 49 of Venture Games, my guest Sean Ryan, CEO at Zoot, discusses his 25+ year career in gaming, tech, and entrepreneurship; founding the early metaverse company Meez, and the evolution of the metaverse; his 10+ years working in gaming and platform partnerships at Facebook; and his latest venture Zoot, a next generation social gaming platf…

1
BONUS: Halloween Scares Trick or Treating Soundscapes! 1:55:45

21d ago1:55:45

1:55:45

We are still working on part 2 of Little Sanctuary of Horrors! Rushing to get it done. Had some issues with work and home the past few days that derailed things. Working this afternoon and evening on finishing touches. We DID create a piece of bonus content I want to give to you all! Richard Loftus, our new editor and producer who will be helping m…

1
S2E19: Little Sanctuary of Horrors - Part 2 2:40:16

25d ago2:40:16

2:40:16

Simon has awoken to a strange new world, and seeks out an unexpected ally against the Judge and Vault-Tec. Meanwhile in Sanctuary Acres, Chad, Moose and Amata uncover a terrifying truth. There is something in the water, something moving in the earth, and Chad will come face to face with his worst nightmare. The remainder of our season ad revenue fr…

1
S2E19: Little Sanctuary of Horrors - Part 1 2:02:15

26d ago2:02:15

2:02:15

The cast of CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story invite you to spend Halloween in an idyllic little town called Sanctuary Acres, Vault-Tec's first planned community in Appalachia. It's a quiet little place with a strange secret, it's a place where nobody and everybody dies. War has come but without a shot fired, it was over. Time has lost a gear, things that w…

1
NEWS: Fallout New Vegas Event in Goodsprings (and a HUGE ask from me) 2:50

28d ago2:50

2:50

GoFundMe to send me to the event: https://gofund.me/cfb99075 Fallout New Vegas Fan Celebration 2024 in Goodsprings, Nevada - November 16th and 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fallout-fan-celebration-tickets-773345446047 Where to stay? These options are all about 20-25 minutes from the Saloon: Primm: Buffalo Bills offers Fallout fans a discount d…

1
TEASER: "Little Sanctuary of Horrors", S2 Halloween Special 0:59

29d ago0:59

0:59

COMING SOON...The cast of CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story invite you to spend Halloween in an idyllic little town called Sanctuary Acres, Vault-Tec's first planned community in Appalachia. Elsewhere in the future, a Brotherhood Scout uncovers a Dark secret... *static transmission* It's a lie. Don't drink the water. Check your nails. Don't trust the Neighb…

1
S4 EP5 - We talk about a practice review and research looking at GCSE resits in FE. 24:15

29d ago24:15

24:15

Associate Professor Rebecca Morris of University of Warwick and Debbie Grace University of Warwick and Sandwell College join us to share their practice review and research on GCSE resit English and maths in Further Education. We are also delighted to share a link to Rebecca’s latest publication, co authored with Thomas Perry, A critical guide to ev…

1
S2E18: Vault-Tec Rises! Part 2 (with Pete Hines) 1:13:37

1M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

In a single day, Appalachia's peacekeepers and independent forces have fallen. The Five-0 New Responders HQ is in ruins, the radio station is empty, mindlessly looping songs and the Overseer is missing. And yet, for Wastelanders and Raiders alike they are rolling into the region to lay down roots of their own, no matter how unintended the consequen…

1
S2E18: Vault-Tec Rises! Part 1 (with Pete Hines) 1:53:25

1M ago1:53:25

1:53:25

ZAX has been destroyed, but not before alerting the Enclave that things are far from under control in Appalachia. As Wastelands and Raiders alike start to return to the region seeking a lost treasure, threats from within and without threaten to unravel a grand experiment almost half a century in the making. Out of options, the Judge places a long-d…

1
Venture Games Episode 48: Tim Bender, Hooded Horse 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

In Episode 48 of Venture Games, my guest Tim Bender, CEO at Hooded Horse discusses the indie game publisher model; publishing the medieval-themed breakout hit Manor Lords; factors to consider when selecting a publishing partner; and how to appropriately gauge success for early access titles.By Venture Games

1
Venture Games Episode 47: Phil Sanderson, Griffin Gaming Partners 46:51

3M ago46:51

46:51

In Episode 47 of Venture Games, my guest Phil Sanderson, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners discusses his updated views on the gaming industry and the venture landscape; the continued convergence of large IPs and gaming; and AI's potential impact on the gaming industry.By Venture Games

1
Venture Games Episode 46: Matt Ball, Epyllion 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

In Episode 46 of Venture Games, my guest Matt Ball, CEO at Epyllion, discusses the current state of the gaming industry, with “black hole games” capturing a large share of players’ time and spend; how advancements in AI could potentially help disrupt the status quo in the industry; and his current views on the metaverse, ahead of the highly-anticip…

1
Venture Games Episode 45: Anton Bernstein, Pocket Worlds 44:02

4M ago44:02

44:02

In Episode 45 of Venture Games, my guest Anton Bernstein, co-founder and CEO at Pocket Worlds discusses his company's avatar-focused virtual world, Highrise; the evolution of metaverses and virtual worlds over the past decade; the roles that User-generated content, commerce, and AI play in the metaverse and on Highrise today; and some thoughts on t…

1
Venture Games Episode 44: Kristian Segerstrale, Super Evil Megacorp 1:07:49

5M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

In Episode 44 of Venture Games, my guest Kristian Segerstrale, CEO at Super Evil Megacorp discusses his decades-long career in gaming; co-founding Glu Mobile and Playfish; leading the seed investment round in Supercell; and the learnings from Vainglory.By Venture Games

1
Venture Games Episode 43: Tim Train, Second Dinner 47:58

5M ago47:58

47:58

In Episode 43 of Venture Games, my guest Tim Train, GM of Marvel Snap at Second Dinner discusses his decades-long career in gaming; founding multiple companies, including Big Huge Games; leveraging popular IPs as a user acquisition strategy in today's competitive mobile gaming environment; and how Marvel Snap has innovated to achieve breakthrough s…

1
Venture Games Episode 42: Trip Hawkins, Serial Entrepreneur & EA Founder 1:16:09

6M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

In Episode 42 of Venture Games, my guest Trip Hawkins discusses founding Electronic Arts, 3DO, and Digital Chocolate; collaborating with legendary sports figures such as Dr. J, Larry Bird, and John Madden; stories and lessons learned throughout his decades-long career in tech and gaming; and advice for entrepreneurs building companies today.…

1
S4 EP4 - Dayna Hale talks about her interest in mentoring in FE 18:39

7M ago18:39

18:39

Dayna Hale is a Workforce Development Practitioner at Walsall College. Dayna joined us to to share her research interests in mentoring in FE.By feresearchpodcast

1
Venture Games Episode 41: Uri Marchand, Overwolf 43:47

8M ago43:47

43:47

In Episode 41 of Venture Games, my guest Uri Marchand, CEO & Co-Founder at Overwolf discusses the evolution of modding and User-Generated Content (UGC) in games; how large IP owners could benefit from embracing creator platforms; how GenAI might impact UGC; and advice for founders building in the UGC space today.…

1
S4 EP3 - Chris Morris joins us to talk about his interest in research about the uses of lesson observation. 24:20

9M ago24:20

24:20

Chris Morris joins us to talk about his interest in research about the uses of lesson observation. Chris is a Workplace Representative, Post-16 Officer Devon District, National Council member for post-16By feresearchpodcast

1
Venture Games Episode 40: John Fazio, Nerd Street 1:05:28

9M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In Episode 40 of Venture Games, my guest John Fazio, CEO & Founder at Nerd Street, discusses why in-person esports venues and events are still necessary in the post-COVID world; his vision for the future of the esports industry; and his candid advice for founders navigating the ups and downs of building a venture-backed business.…

1
Minisode #17: What Lies Beneath and What Reigns Above! Nuka World on Tour Part 2 (Written by George Wolf) 1:02:41

10M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Deep below, something stirs in the darkness and as Brian and MaryAnne descend down into the mine to save Becky they will encounter something the Mole Miners have been keeping hidden. Timmy will have too much sugar, Becky will hate Sixteen Tons and sometime later Brian will find the right words. The remainder of this season our episodes will be for …

1
Minisode #16: Fun! Games! Thrills! Nuka World on Tour Part 1 (Written by George Wolf) 44:44

11M ago44:44

44:44

When last we left our intrepid Pioneer Scout Leaders Brian and MaryAnne they defeated Blackskull and said goodbye to Briognak the Barbarian forever. It will still be some time before they will be kidnapped and brainwashed in Sanctuary Acres, but we journey back for something pivotal in their relationship that will change things forever. A field tri…

1
S4 EP2 - Sally Welsh shares her Education and Social Justice EdD journey with us 38:33

11M ago38:33

38:33

Sally Welsh shares her Education and Social Justice EdD journey with us. Her research explores how mature students’ work within HE in FE - employment, study and care work - are valued or undervalued within education and challenges us to ‘see’ differently. It’s a methodological adventure that truly helps us to think about ‘the work’.…

1
Venture Games Episode 39: Mark Otero, Azra Games 52:36

12M ago52:36

52:36

In Episode 39 of Venture Games, my guest Mark Otero, CEO & Founder at Azra Games, discusses his 15-year career building and leading RPG games, including Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes; the process he uses to bring deep, captivating RPG universes to life; and some advice for founders building and fundraising in today’s more challenging environment…

1
Venture Games Episode 38: Dean Takahashi, Venturebeat 43:29

1y ago43:29

43:29

In Episode 38 of Venture Games, my guest Dean Takahashi, Lead Writer for GamesBeat at VentureBeat, discusses his 25+ year career as a gaming journalist; his infamous Cuphead video; and some of the many trends he has covered throughout his career.By Venture Games

1
Venture Games Episode 37: Austin Woolridge, Players Lounge 52:02

1y ago52:02

52:02

In Episode 37 of Venture Games, my guest Austin Woolridge, CEO at Players' Lounge, discusses raising capital from leading institutional investors and individual investors like Strauss Zelnick, Drake, & Marissa Mayer; why skill-based gaming is a massive opportunity today; and why Players' Lounge's new product, which allows players to bet against the…

1
S4 EP1 Podcast on Podcasting - We talk to Dr Dom Conroy about Scholarly Podcasting 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

It’s series 4 and we begin with a bang and a podcast about podcasting! Scholarly podcasting to be exact. We caught up with university lecturer Dr. Dom Conroy, who uses podcasting within his work, to quiz him on the value of this medium. Jo also turns the tables on Alistair who, along with Dom, responds to questions about what podcasting brings to n…

1
Venture Games Episode 36: Tim Morten, Frost Giant Studios 59:58

1y ago59:58

59:58

In Episode 36 of Venture Games, my guest Tim Morten, Production Director & CEO at Frost Giant Studios, discusses Stormgate, the company's upcoming RTS game; building a new IP universe; why the RTS genre is ripe for innovation; and some thoughts on the fundraising environment for startups building PC and console games today.…

1
Venture Games Episode 35: Joe Schaeppi, Solsten 1:41:17

1+ y ago1:41:17

1:41:17

In Episode 35 of Venture Games, my guest Joe Schaeppi, CEO and Co-Founder at Solsten, discusses the battle for player attention, the power of player psychology in game development, and the future of personalization.By Venture Games

1
Venture Games Episode 34: Christian Facey, Audiomob 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

43:02

In Episode 34 of Venture Games, my guest Christian Facey, CEO & Co-Founder at Audiomob, discusses the current and future audio advertising landscape in gaming; the benefits of audio ads compared to alternatives; and why audio advertising is particularly attractive in emerging markets like Africa and India.…

1
S3 EP9 - Laura Kayes talks to us about her research into poverty informed practice 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

Doctoral candidate, AoC Research Further scholar and Advanced Practitioner Laura Kayes dropped by to talk about her research into poverty informed practice, plus Laura and Alistair go head to head in a game of ‘What Are You Talking About?’.By feresearchpodcast

1
S3 EP8 - We speak to Beth Curtis, PhD candidate, drama lecturer and teacher educator about their PhD 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Beth Curtis, PhD candidate, drama lecturer and teacher educator, talks the researcher journey, carving our own path, creative methodologies, supervisors and who’d play her in a film!By feresearchpodcast

1
S2 Bonus for Charity: Fallout Old Time Radio: "Death Shroud: A Nick Valentine Mystery" with the cast of Fallout 4! 2:55:20

1+ y ago2:55:20

2:55:20

Please support our drive here: Tiltify - Wes Johnson/Fallout For Hope to End Alzheimer's 2023For the first time since the launch of Fallout 4, some of your favorite voice actors and actresses return to reprise their iconic roles in our original (very non-canon) community production for the Alzheimer's drive! "Death Shroud!: A Nick Valentine Mystery…

1
Venture Games Episode 33: Shawn Foust, Fortis Games 1:04:02

1+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

In Episode 33 of Venture Games, my guest Shawn Foust, COO & Co-Founder at Fortis Games, discusses his career as a serial entrepreneur; his company's focus on design advancement; why he's still optimistic about innovation in the gaming industry; and his thoughts on major tech trends impacting the gaming landscape.…

1
S3 EP7 - Dr Andrea Laczik talks to us about research and the work the Edge Foundation do 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

32:35

In this episode we meet Dr Andrea Laczik, Director of Research at the Edge Foundation. We hear more about what Edge do, Andrea’s role and some of the research the team have undertaken. About Edge: https://www.edge.co.uk/about-edge/ Learning from the past series: https://www.edge.co.uk/research/Learning-from-the-past/…

1
S2E17: Meanwhile in Nuclear Winter (with Jake Green and Ferret Baudoin) - Part 2 1:36:07

1+ y ago1:36:07

1:36:07

In the wee hours of the morning following the Rusty Pick Grand Opening, a poker game is interrupted from a threat from above. As Chad and Roper race against time as ZAX gains access to a larger network, Commander Johns fights for his life inside the Nuclear Winter Simulation in Vault 51. The sun is setting and before this final match is through, wi…

1
S2E16: Meanwhile in Nuclear Winter (with Jake Green, Jordan Reynolds, Ferret Baudoin, and Lady Devann) - Part 1 1:46:23

1+ y ago1:46:23

1:46:23

As the opening night of the new Rusty Pick winds down, a shockwave tears across the sky as Sugar Grove is destroyed. To the north, the Archivist tracks Commander Johns and Bishop to Vault 51 and uncovers an experiment in progress controlled by a new powerful threat to Appalachia. Elsewhere, Commander Johns and Charles Bishop find themselves trapped…

1
S3 EP6 - Pip McDonald talks to us about open mic methodology and poetry 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Podcast special editions! Ahead of the Learning and Skills Research Network National Conference we caught up with conference Poet in Residence, university learning technologist and experimental poet, Pip McDonald.By feresearchpodcast

1
S3 EP5 - Chantal Brown talks to us about her research into success for SEND students 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

21:29

Podcast special edition! Ahead of the Learning and Skills Network National Conference we caught up with one of the key notes - Chantal Brown, lecturer, SEND specialist. https://transforminglives.web.ucu.org.uk/2020/04/20/teaching-and-learning-scholar-chantal-brown/By feresearchpodcast

1
Venture Games Episode 32: Arseny Lebedev, Original Games 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

In Episode 32 of Venture Games, my guest Arseny Lebedev, CEO at Original Games, discusses his company's flagship merge game, Merge Inn; navigating the challenges he and his team faced due to the war in Eastern Europe; maintaining good mental health as a startup founder; and raising VC funding in a challenging macroeconomic environment…

1
S3 EP4 - Sharon Jones talks to us about the role secondary school plays in contributing to the lived inequalities of working-class people 22:11

1+ y ago22:11

22:11

In this episode, we meet Sharon Jones, FE lecturer and researcher, and former librarian at The Bedford College Group shares her research about the role secondary school plays in contributing to the lived inequalities of working-class people. The findings in her research uncovers relations of power and illustrates how schooling has reduced individua…

1
S3 EP3 - Dr Lynne Taylerson talks about her PhD studies and her work with Amplify FE 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

39:56

For our 3rd birthday edition of the podcast we spoke to Dr Lynne Taylerson about her PhD studies and her work with Amplify FE. From digital divides to thriving communities, it is a revealing conversation. In the podcast a number of reports are mentioned. Links are here: Communities: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OszSTr51TCrc568mILcQNo7hLeon_FzN/…

1
Venture Games Episode 31: Denis Dyack, Apocalypse Studios 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

In Episode 31 of Venture Games, my guest Denis Dyack, CEO at Apocalypse Studios, discusses his 30-year career in gaming, including founding Silicon Knights in the 90s; working with gaming industry legends including Hideo Kojima and Shigeru Miyamoto; and Apocalypse's upcoming narrative-driven Action RPG game, Deadhaus Sonata.…

1
S2E15: Rusty Pick Raiders, Sugar Grove Secrets (with Ferret Baudoin, Pete Hines, Neil Kaplan, Chris Ciulla, and Lady Devann) 2:07:51

2y ago2:07:51

2:07:51

After decades of abandonment, the neon lights are glowing at the Rusty Pick tavern as Chad's gang hosts a grand reopening celebration. As new faces drift through the crowd, outsiders have come in search of the "Treasure of Appalachia" and one group will stumble upon something far more valuable. Elsewhere Commander Johns and Charles Bishop still are…

1
BONUS: The Making of CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story Season 1 (Behind the Scenes Charity Broadcast) 2:31:26

2y ago2:31:26

2:31:26

As part of our charity drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we did a "Making Of" broadcast, exploring and revisiting the scripts from Season 1 and where it all began. We'll be sharing some stories and ideas you haven't heard, inspirations and more. Also listen to a sneak peek of our next episode, "Rusty Pick Raiders, Sugar Grove Secrets…

1
S2E14: A Fallout Christmas Story LIVE - Aired Dec. 16th, 2022 (with Wes Johnson, Pete Hines and some of the voice actors of Fallout 3, 4 and 76!) 2:36:08

2y ago2:36:08

2:36:08

The holidays have returned to Appalachia and with it, a dusty band of wandering performers led by the enigmatic, yet haunted Lord Alastair Olivier (Wes Johnson). Still changed in spirit since performing, "A Christmas Carol" last year, a heart once cold has begun to thaw and with it comes the terrible yearning to recapture a lost memory. A rare coll…

1
S3 EP2 - Claire Collins talks about leading national practitioner research and development programmes 27:28

2y ago27:28

27:28

In this edition we are joined by Claire Collins. Claire has many years of experience of leading national practitioner research and development programmes. In the Podcast Claire talks about a guide that is available here: https://ccpathways.co.uk/projects/doing-action-research/ https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/practitioner-le…

1
Venture Games Episode 30: Jeremy Born, NFT Genius 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

In Episode 30 of Venture Games, my guest Jeremy Born, CEO at NFT Genius, discusses his company's recent fundraise; his optimism around the future of the Flow blockchain; building the Gaia NFT marketplace; the future of the Ballerz NFT collection; and why NFTs aren't dead.By Venture Games

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ventured Nothing Gamed Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide