Best Hey Zhou Podcasts (2024)

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There's Something About Video Game Music ft. Dan Golding 1:04:42

15h ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Ruby is joined by deputy chair of media and communication at Swinburne University, the host of Screen Sounds on ABC classic, and award winning video game composer and journalist Dan Golding to talk about a shared love of theirs: video game music. And yes, Dan really was in Dili Allstars. Find Dan here: https://dangolding.com/ https://www.abc.net.au…

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What Do You Even Do At GDC? ft. JoJo Zhou 46:27

8d ago46:27

46:27

Ruby is joined by your friendly neighbourhood dramaturg and lead writer for Massive monster JoJo Zhou to talk about their jam-packed and highly educational experience at this year's Game Developer's Conference. Ruby and JoJo also have some million-dollar game ideas. Find JoJo here: https://www.instagram.com/jojothezhou/ https://www.twitter.com/jojo…

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Everybody Loves Princess Peach Showtime! ft. Cass Paige 55:02

15d ago55:02

55:02

Ruby is joined by host of Sanspants Radio's Shut Up A Second and Being Hot Is Hard, Cass Paige, to talk all about Nintendo's newest masterpiece, Princess Peach Showtime! Just two princesses being queens. Find Cass here: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/presenters/cass-paige/ https://www.instagram.com/casscasspaige/ https://twitter.com/casscasspaige F…

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Why Is D&D Everywhere Now? ft. Zac Naoum 52:15

22d ago52:15

52:15

Ruby is joined by D&D YouTuber and DM of I Speak Giant, Zac Naoum to talk about why the world outside of nerds is so in love with Dungeons & Dragons. And also the world inside of nerds. No, not like that. Find Zac here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS8fdPNO8SmYO3GoUmEuOag https://www.twitch.tv/ZacSpeaksGiant https://twitter.com/zacnaoum https:/…

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Oh, Halo! How Are You? ft. Peter Burns 56:41

29d ago56:41

56:41

Ruby is joined by her Back Pocket co-host and also her boss Peter Burns to talk all about the expansive world that is the Halo universe. Also yes, I know that having two Peter's in a row is crazy. Life is just a little crazy sometimes. Find Peter here: https://twitter.com/pierreth https://www.instagram.com/pierreth Find us online: https://backpocke…

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The Wacky World of Licensed Games ft. Minimme 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Ruby is joined by YouTuber and licensed video game appreciator Peter a.k.a Minimme to discuss the humble beginnings, the rises and falls, and the much-needed evolution of licensed video games. You've heard of 'what if movie was video game', and also 'what if video game was movie', but now it's time for 'what if video game was video game of movie'. …

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Video Game Mascots (Mainly Gex) ft. Izzy Kestrel 40:15

1M ago40:15

40:15

Ruby is joined by the internet's leading expert on all things Gex, game designer Izzy Kestrel, to talk about the world of video game mascots and why so many of them have fallen off. To be specific, why Gex fell off and what she's doing to keep his memory alive. Find Izzy here: https://iznaut.com/ https://twitter.com/iznaut https://iznaut.itch.io/ F…

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The Art Of Video Games ft. Jack Kirby Crosby 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

Ruby is joined by the art lead for Wood + Weather, art director of Moving Out 2, and co-host of Dice Paper Role, Jack Kirby Crosby. As Jack is what you'd call an artisté, it only seemed fitting that they discuss an age-old debate: are video games art? Buy Dice Paper Role MICF tickets here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/dice-paper-rol…

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Look What We Dredged Up ft. Joel & Mikey from Black Salt Games 43:40

2M ago43:40

43:40

Ruby is joined by Joel Mason and Mikey Bastiaens from Black Salt Games to talk about the success of their spooky fishing game Dredge, the ups and downs of fishing game mechanics, and what goes into making a truly hyucked up fish. Buy DREDGE here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1562430/DREDGE/ Find the boys here: https://twitter.com/bsg_joel htt…

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Final Freakin' Fantasy VII ft. Ben Vernel 47:13

2M ago47:13

47:13

Ruby is joined by comedian and one-third of Filthy Casuals Ben Vernel to talk about the seemingly neverending saga that is the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. This topic broke Ruby beyond repair. Now let's mosey. Find Ben here: https://twitter.com/benvernel https://www.instagram.com/benvernel/ https://www.filthycasuals.com.au/ Find us online: htt…

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YouTube, Mega64, & You ft. Garrett Hunter 53:05

2M ago53:05

53:05

Ruby is joined by special effects/make-up artist for Mega64 and player of the PPS Garrett Hunter to talk about his work with Mega64, their mutual love and appreciation for broadcast radio, and why everybody is leaving YouTube. And now, here's Don't Stop Believing' by Journey. Find Garrett here: https://twitter.com/GarrettHunter https://mega64.com/ …

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Shitposting On The Work Account ft. Josie Fletcher 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Ruby is joined by social media manager for Massive Monster Josie Fletcher to talk about the highs and lows of posting online, where we are in terms of cringe culture, and why Slim Jim's is the world's worst brand account. Find Josie here: https://twitter.com/KnightSinclair https://twitter.com/cultofthelamb Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ htt…

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Bitches Love The Sims (We're Bitches) ft. Dee Fidge 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

Ruby is joined by comedy writer Dee Fidge to talk about the gaming world's longest running and most influential life sim, The Sims, from its many many expansions all the way to its stories of horror and Drew Carey. PocketBuds does not condone the burning to death of Simlish Harry Potter via a haystack couch in front of a fireplace. Find Dee online:…

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Welcome To 2024 ft. The Back Pocket Team 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

PocketBuds is back from their big, busty break and are ready to welcome you, the listener, to the new year! That's 2024! Ruby is joined by her two dads Gus Ronald and Peter Burns, and her brother-in-job Josh Swift, to reflect a little on their break and look ahead into the new year. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pock…

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Video Games: 2023 Edition ft Xalavier Nelson Jr. 49:05

4M ago49:05

49:05

It's the final episode of PocketBuds for 2023, which means this episode is all about the year that was, from the state of the industry to the games that defined 2023. Ruby is joined by studio head of Strange Scaffold (El Paso, Elsewhere), Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and BAFTA-nominated boy, Xalavier Nelson Jr.! Find Xalavier online: https://twitte…

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And Now, What If Video Game Was Movie? ft. Alexei Toliopoulos 59:18

5M ago59:18

59:18

Ruby is joined by comedian, filmmaker, writer, podcaster, and registered cinephile Alexei Toliopoulos to talk about something Ruby loves, but Alexei loves more: movies. In particular, the duo are talking about video game movies, and also video game TV shows. Video game shoovies, if you will. Listen to Alexei's new pod Sunburnt Screens: Apple Podcas…

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Video Games Need Social Media, Kinda ft. Nicole Archer 47:53

5M ago47:53

47:53

Ruby is joined by former games journalist and current community manager Nicole Archer to talk about how important social media can be for a game's success, but also how social media has changed for the worse when it comes to video game marketing. There's some jokes, too. Find Nicole online: https://twitter.com/nicolearcher https://twitter.com/mysti…

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Esports Is Like Sports But E ft. Loz from Griefed 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

Ruby is joined by esports content creator, host of Griefed, and active listener Loz, to talk all about the ins and outs of esports. From the controversies that plague it to the communities that make it worthwhile, join the girls as they figure esports out completely and determine how it can become just as popular as table tennis at the Olympics. Fi…

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Gubbins Is A Word Game ft. Darcy Smith 39:29

5M ago39:29

39:29

Ruby is joined by co-creator of Studio Folly, Darcy Smith, to talk about their new mobile word game Gubbins, how they avoided litigation from the owners of Tetris, and how one old-school YouTuber helped their game blast off. Intro music from Gubbins, composed and performed by Katarzyna Wiktorski. Get Gubbins: Apple App Store Google Play Store Find …

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Making A Real Life Video Game (Literally) ft. Bruno Dubosarsky & Dan Scarratt 49:37

6M ago49:37

49:37

Ruby is joined by comedians Bruno Dubosarsky and Daniel Scarratt to talk about Karate Man, their comedy show that is actually also a game kinda. So it's like a game because you can control what's going on, but it's also a comedy show because it's on stage and it makes you laugh. But technically, for all intensive purposes, it is a game. Buy tickets…

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Are Video Games Cool? ft. Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

As part of her Melbourne International Games Week travels, Ruby is joined by Woody, a producer at Beethoven & Dinosaur, a Melbourne-based studio known for the BAFTA-winning title The Artful Escape. Woody has been in the Australian video games industry for 10 years, and was also a tradie before that. Oh, and a rugby player. And now he's in a punk ba…

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What If Movie Was Video Game? ft. Sam Barlow 1:01:10

6M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

As part of the SXSW Sydney celebrations, Ruby is joined in the Back Pocket studios by writer and director of Immortality, Her Story, and Telling Lies, Sam Barlow, to talk about his work in rebooting the FMV genre, how his game development journey has helped him grow as a filmmaker, and how British food is so very grey and mushy. Find us online: htt…

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Getting A Knuckle Sandwich At My Local Surf Club ft. Andy Brophy & Olivia Haines 40:46

6M ago40:46

40:46

As part of her Melbourne International Games Week travels, Ruby is joined by independent game developers Andy Brophy and Olivia Haines. They're currently working on Knuckle Sandwich and Surf Club together, their first big commercial titles respectively. The trio chat about their games, the local games industry, the joys that come with playing a ver…

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Ruby’s GCAP ReCAP ft. Chloe Appleby & More 1:08:10

7M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Ruby is joined by a bestie, an ex-neighbour, a temporary roomie, and a friend with an actual serious job Chloe Appleby to go through a series of interviews recorded from the show floor of Games Connect Asia Pacific, a networking event designed for all members of the games industry, big and small. Featuring chats with Wren Brier (Unpacking), Martin …

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How An MMORPG Is Made ft. Rich Lambert 30:53

7M ago30:53

30:53

Ruby is joined by creative director at Zenimax Online Studios and one of the first people brought on board to work on The Elder Scrolls Online, Rich Lambert. Together, they talk about how ESO came to be, how it stays standing in a somewhat volatile industry, and how he met his wife through EverQuest. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://t…

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Revisiting The Games Of 2021 ft. Andrew from Boonta Vista 51:27

7M ago51:27

51:27

Ruby is joined by a father, a podcaster, and most importantly a friend, Andrew Law from Boonta Vista, to have a chat about the wretched year we know as 2021. Not any of the actual shit that happened during it, but instead the video games that came out. Obviously. Find Andrew online: https://twitter.com/illybocean https://twitter.com/boontavista htt…

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Wrestling Games Are Real, Brother ft. Eric Baudour 56:15

7M ago56:15

56:15

Ruby is joined by one of her favourite American friends Eric Baudour to talk about the past, present, and future of wrestling games. And if you're wondering, yes. This whole episode was an excuse for Ruby and Eric to talk about wrestling in the context of work. Thanks! (Don't) Find Eric online: https://twitter.com/ericbaudour/ https://www.twitch.tv…

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Loving Hard In Baldur’s Gate 3 [NOT CRINGE] ft. HexSteph 45:59

7M ago45:59

45:59

Ruby is joined by her iconic pal Steph "Hex" Bendixsen to talk about her potential 2023 Game of the Year, Baldur's Gate 3, and how it's gotten the video gamification of Dungeons & Dragons so, so right. Also, there was a torrential rainstorm halfway through the recording, so things might sound a bit weird. Find Steph online: https://twitter.com/hexs…

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Insufferable Women ft. Ally McLean Hennessy 48:18

8M ago48:18

48:18

Ruby is joined by game developer Ally McLean Hennessy to talk all about her studio Lemonade Games, their upcoming title Mystiques, the Australian games industry at large, and why we need more insufferable women in video games. There will be tee hee's, haw haw's, and weh heh heh's. Find Ally (and her game) online: https://twitter.com/allymhennessy h…

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Virtual Mortality ft. Steph Panecasio 52:47

8M ago52:47

52:47

Ruby is joined by award-winning journalist and carking-it aficionado Steph Panecasio to talk about all things related to death in video games. Despite death being a rather sensitive subject, we can promise that this conversation is incredibly chill vibes and comfortmaxxing. Intro BGM is "Fallen Down (Reprise)" by Toby Fox [Undertale OST] Find Steph…

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Pete’s Work Experience Experiment | Hard Agree 19:52

8M ago19:52

19:52

PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but the episode doesn't end until they all agree on it. In this episode, Pete proposes that we take a walk in somebody else's shoes. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back…

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Horsin’ Around with The Saddle Club ft. Lara Jean Marshall & Sophie Bennett 25:25

8M ago25:25

25:25

Ruby is joined by actors Lara Jean Marshall & Sophie Bennett, a.k.a Lisa and Stevie from The OG Saddle Club, to talk about their collaboration with The Sims 4, the on-set horse drama from back in the day, and how many hands tall they are. The number may shock you, and it also may not! Watch the Sims 4 Saddle Club episode here: https://www.youtube.c…

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Gus’ Great Bird Liberation | Hard Agree 21:22

8M ago21:22

21:22

PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but the episode doesn't end until they all agree on it. In this episode, Gus proposes freedom for all birds... but not all birds. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_po…

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Gamifying The Dark Web ft. Chantal Ryan 1:12:34

8M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Ruby is joined by anthropologist and game developer Chantal Ryan to talk about her upcoming indie title darkwebSTREAMER, as well as their personal experiences with the horrors of the early internet and how it formed their entire beings. Find Chantal online: https://twitter.com/thoughtrise https://twitter.com/darkwebstreamer Find us online: https://…

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Ruby’s Content Drought | Hard Agree 15:50

9M ago15:50

15:50

PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but the episode doesn't end until they all agree on it. In this episode, Ruby proposes a content drought so the world can play catch-up. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/…

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Yeah, But I’m Playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure ft. Andrew Levins 52:04

9M ago52:04

52:04

Ruby is joined by DJ, podcaster, father, TikToker, and Sanrio expert Andrew Levins to talk about Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. Is it any good? Is this the first good Hello Kitty game? Do you ever get nervous? All will be revealed, maybe. Find Levins online (online): https://www.tiktok.com/@levinsonline https://www.instagram.com/levinsonline/ https…

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What The Hell Happened To Bob’s Game? ft. Joel Duscher & Jackson Baly 47:50

9M ago47:50

47:50

Ruby is joined by the internet's video game boyfriends Joel Duscher & Jackson Baly of Thumb Cramps fame to talk about the mystery of Bob's Game. What happened to Robert Pelloni? Did Bob's Game ever get finished? Do you ever get nervous? All will be revealed, maybe. Find Thumb Cramps online: https://www.sanspantsradio.com/podcasts/thumb-cramps/ http…

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Gus Hasn’t Finished Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 50:37

9M ago50:37

50:37

Ruby is joined by her friend Gus 'Goose' Ronald to talk all about the newest Zelda in the series, Tears of the Kingdom. By the time you're hearing this, there's a chance they've finished it. There's also a chance they haven't. Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids https://www.ti…

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Say NEW (featuring Linsey Rae) words and music Gav Munro 3:16

5y ago3:16

3:16

9 plays9 View all likes2Gav Munro 45 followers45 46 tracks46SayWords and Music Gav MunroLyricsFly away my old friendWith the thousand of years in your handsAnd the people who lied to you And said that they'd die for youAre thankful you understandSail away if you canAnd tell them you don't give a damnYou don't need all their wisdomYou know they won'…

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Ep02, Gav Munro-Being an artist in China 59:55

7+ y ago59:55

59:55

Podcast co-host Gav has lived and worked in China for the last 10 years and is responsible for bringing standup comedy to the city where he lives for the first time. Gav talks about how he developed his skills in China and become a renowned artist and event organiser.In todays Mything the Point episode we discuss the 'are Chinese people rude?' and …

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Ep01, David Kay-Rock n Rolla and dad in China 51:50

7+ y ago51:50

51:50

Meet the guy who was signed to the same record label as The Beatles and Radiohead! David tells us about his amazing journey from being a rock star in the UK to moving to China and performing in finding a new fanbase and raising 2 kids at the same time.How did he do this? Find out this remarkable guy's extraordinary story.Also in this episode 'Mythi…

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