Best Patrick Stanton Podcasts (2024)

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James Ball: How Bullshit Conquered the World 1:01:29

7h ago1:01:29

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Investigative journalist James Ball is no stranger to bullshit. In his 2017 book, Post Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World, he explains how the political left and right tend to exist in an ecosystem of bullshit. James is also author of The Other Pandemic: How Q-Anon Contaminated the World, which explores the pervasive nature of misinformation a…

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Patrick Gill makes Ill Gotten Brains 57:45

1h ago57:45

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Patrick Gill, a talented video essayiest and bonkers livestreamer, joins the podcast to make a nasty brain game with the prompts: Horrifying, Nobody can discover your recent lottery win, Deckbuilder The resulting brain-reaping game pits your social skills against the people in your small town as you try to keep your terrible secret. Mash up a littl…

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A Plutopian Juncture 1:01:02

7d ago1:01:02

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On this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, Jon and Scoop discuss current politics, the charm of vintage sci-fi movies, and the importance of reducing social media usage. They reflect on the shift in political conventions from dynamic debates to predictable events and lament the loss of genuine political discourse. The conversation also touches on the…

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Amy Vorpahl makes Pucker up and Blow 56:52

38m ago56:52

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Amy Vorpahl, actress, musician and expert DM, is ready to practice making games with the prompts: Ten-minute, marching band simulator, dating sim Now it's time for the awkward marching band nerds to strip off their pseudo-military uniforms and reveal their thick buff legs. In Pucker Up and Blow, you'll have a chance to romance a variety of either s…

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Nate Wilcox: Realpolitik 1:05:08

8d ago1:05:08

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Nate Wilcox has many opinions and he is not afraid to use them all. Nate joins the Plutopia podcast this time as we discuss politics, politicians, and other dangerous predators. Nate is a former political consultant turned MMA blogger (noting the similarity of politics to mixed martial arts). He’s publisher of “The MMA Draw Newsletter” and “Let It …

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Professor Ashley makes Haut Garbage: Love in the time of Composting 51:27

5d ago51:27

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Professor Ashley, twitch stream and a literal real professor, challenges Jenna's base concepts about fun, flirting, and composting with the prompts: extremely literal composting weeklong LARP Together they make an education workshop with structured workshops on composting and a farmer-romancing meta game. But it is NOT a cult. For legal reasons, I …

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Ian Forrester: Media R&D 1:04:09

18d ago1:04:09

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Ian Forrester, a member of the BBC’s R&D Advisory Team, focuses on open innovation and disruptive opportunities, working with startups and early adopters. With a history at the BBC World Service, Ian’s role evolved from traditional news development to anticipating future broadcasting and Internet challenges. His team addresses core issues relevant …

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Julia Schifini makes Traitor’s Cup: Last Mascot Standing 50:00

22d ago50:00

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janky hidden role Thank you for listening to Big Game Hunger! Email us at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Visit the DFTBA Big Game Hunger merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch. Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Created and hosted by Jenna Stoeber.

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Jenna Stoeber makes an uploading error. 0:22

17d ago0:22

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Short story shorter: the audio didn't upload correctly, and I can't fix it now because I am on vacation. Julia's episode will release for real next week!

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Stanton Friedman on UFOs 1:09:02

22d ago1:09:02

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In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, the hosts revisit an interview with the late Stanton Friedman, a prominent nuclear physicist and UFO investigator who lectured extensively on his research into UFOs. Friedman argued that governments conceal information about UFOs to maintain nationalistic divisions and prevent public unification as earthling…

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Plutopian History, Analog Media, and Attacks on Democracy 54:38

29d ago54:38

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In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, Jon and Scoop discuss the origin of the name “Plutopia” as well as the organization, and its connection to digital convergence. We also discuss the importance of democratic principles. Jon delves into the history of the Plutopia News Network, while Scoop shares his passion for analog technology. They touch o…

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Laser Webber makes Slideless Bird 54:09

26d ago54:09

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mayor They only have two more years of funding to complete this game, where you play as a penguin trying to run for mayor on the platform of brining eternal darkness and permanent ice to your town. A tough sell, but you can sway voters by wearing cute hats and little bowties! Check out Laser's work on his website, LaserTheBoy.com, and check out his…

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The Plutopian Buzz

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In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, hosts Scoop Sweeney, Wendy Grossman, and Jon Lebkowsky have an open discussion without a guest, considering what’s buzzing at the moment. The conversation touches on various topics, including being a dilettante versus a specialist, the misuse of AI in solving policy problems, and the influence of technology …

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Kaylee Rowena makes Chirry Pitt vs New Hampshire 49:04

1M ago49:04

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Kaylee Rowena, talented comic illustrator and haunted house expert, joins the podcast to make a very pride-ful TTRPG with the prompts: underground, Local Government drama, tongue-based Taking a cue from Lasers and Feelings, they create the gayest spectrum possible: seduction to inimidation. Play as Chirry Pitt as she gets manipulates the city counc…

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Patrick Lichty: Digital Art

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Contemporary media artist Patrick Lichty returns for another conversation with Plutopians Scoop and Jon. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of digital art. Pat is a Contemporary Media Artist, educator, professional writer/researcher, expert in Augmented/Virtual Reality/Drones, public speaker, and curator. He is a Herb Alpert/CalArts…

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Anica Seelie makes Suc'Noff: Don’t Wake Ghdae'dqey! 56:56

2M ago56:56

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TTRPG creator Anica Seelie is gifted three great prompts for their skill set: maintaining a eldrich god's slumber With a firm but loving grip on these words, Anica and Jenna slowly escalate their ideas until they make a game about continually fucking to appease the eldrich horror Suc'Naath. But don't do too good a job or your partner might experien…

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Mischa Stanton makes Hand (and Foot) of God 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Mischa Stanton, audio editor extraodinare and beloved Multitude podcaster, gets a very tricky gameplay-type (left by Jacob Geller), but manages to combine it flawlessly with the two other options: lazy, sims rival, kick-punch They envision a remarkable god-sim game where, aided by many hand-and-footed angels, the player must build up its civilizati…

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Plutopian Jam: Worms Ate Our Brains 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, hosts Jon and Scoop engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering various topics, including the ongoing ransomware attack at Ascension Seton hospitals, solar flares, science fiction, billionaire bunkers, and QAnon conspiracy theories. They also touch on the upcoming debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump,…

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Penny Olivia Parker makes Holley's Trolleys 53:39

2M ago53:39

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Penny Olivia Parker aka SnapCube, voice actor, streamer, and all around delightful person, goes deep on some word- and wood-intepretation with the prompts: wooden, train, game that doesn't use any controller. The result is a cute but surprisingly hard-hitting trolley game where you try your best to communicate with the (literal, metaphorical) woode…

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Jay Stanley: Privacy and Civil Liberties 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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ACLU Senior Policy Analyst Jay Stanley joins the Plutopia podcast this time. Jay works with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, where he researches, writes, and speaks about technology-related privacy and civil liberties issues. The ACLU is very involved in legislative advocacy. We have a team here in Washington of lobbyists who work …

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Janet Varney makes Eats Beats Groove 51:32

2M ago51:32

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Janet Varney, host of The JV Club and Braving the Elements, has some firm thoughts about argula that she wants to share, provoked by the prompts: wacky, fast-food tie-in, touch-based rhythm game After some discussion about drumming and fast food griddle work, she and Jenna settle on a game about composing both the perfect sandwich, and the perfect …

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Madeline Bocaro: Infinite Yoko 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

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Madeline Bocaro describes herself as a passionate fan of rock music. In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, she explains her passion for all things rock and roll. We also explore her ultimate biography of Yoko Ono, In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono. I just saw a picture of her in a magazine in 1967. It was a picture of her in front …

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Sam from Afterthoughts makes CYCLops 53:53

2M ago53:53

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Sam, superb video essayist from the channel Afterthoughts, joins Jenna for a one-yearly event: podcasting! Oh and they get the prompts: award-winning, played once annually, weird cart racer They navigate towards ARGs, the once-beloved, now forgotten child of the irl gaming world. But there they find a wealth of inspiration! Map based games! Online …

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Mike Nelson: Technology Policy 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

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In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, hosts Jon Lebkowsky, Wendy Grossman, and Scoop Sweeney discuss with guest Mike Nelson, a senior fellow at Carnegie Asia, the evolution and impact of the internet and encryption policies. Mike shares his journey from being Al Gore’s science advisor, contributing to legislation that allowed public internet acc…

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Chandana Ekanayake makes Sud Buds Survival 53:10

3M ago53:10

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obnoxious, survival horror The once-quarter Pusheen subscription box is available for only $43.95 per box, or only $39.95 is you get an annual plan! Check it out past boxes (

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Paul Luetkemeyer makes So you Think you Can Family? Prove It! 48:52

3M ago48:52

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Paul Luetkemeyer, the voice of Zelf on Burnt Cook Book Party, joins Jenna to make a: claustraphobic, based on a 2007 reality tv show, family sim After flirting with a pretty banger idea for a Harry Houdini reincarnation reality TV show, they settle on a cubicle-based work-related multiplayer game where you fight through a series of puzzle rooms, li…

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Science Friction! 59:44

3M ago59:44

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This time on the Plutopia podcast, our evil alien overlords, Jon and Scoop, talk about their favorite science fiction films and TV series.By Plutopia News Network

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Rob Cocks makes Birthday Waifu Surprise Industries presents Legend of Zelda: Birthday Waifu Surprise 49:55

3M ago49:55

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terrifying, breath-of-the-wild alike Thank Support this show, and submit your OWN random prompts, by subscribing at Patreon.com/TheJenna

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Friedrich Moser: How to Build a Truth Engine 1:04:24

4M ago1:04:24

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Filmmaker Friedrich Moser is on a crusade for truth. His new film “How to Build a Truth Engine” features investigators from the fields of technology, journalism, folklore and neuroscience who show that if you can hack the information feed, you can hack somebody’s mind. Friedrich Moser: Anything that happened in the world would become the cornerston…

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Jacob Geller makes Intestines for Caesar 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Jacob Geller, a writer who happens to be known for his video essays, joins Jenna to craft up a game based on the prompts: sloppy, Ides of March, fortunetelling The resulting game is, as you might expect given the sources, a really thought-provoking interrogation of game structures and player-interaction, while also being a hilarious game where you …

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Susannah Fox: Rebel Health 1:00:06

4M ago1:00:06

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In her new book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care., Susannah Fox focuses on the health care needs of patients and caregivers. She points out the need for better communication and networking for anyone who has difficulty navigating the American healthcare system. Susannah Fox: With all of the technology that …

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Jacob Burgess makes The Musical: Opening Night Rat Heist 53:58

3M ago53:58

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Voice actor and game dev Jacob Burgess joins the pod to crack the exceptionally difficult line up of: musical, game within a game, twin stick shooter This off-off-off Broadway production company has suffered from more internal drama than is in the script for Les Rizz! And to make matters worse, a swarm of rats has descended on the premises. But as …

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Woke Plutopians Wax Philosophical! 59:06

4M ago59:06

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On the March 21st Plutopia Livestream, woke Plutopians discussed the financial woes of that orange-haired politician, the Biden impeachment hearings, RFK Junior, student loans, the University of Austin, South by Southwest and much more. “I think it was a sock puppet…”By Plutopia News Network

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Jacob Andrews makes Dark Soups 52:04

4M ago52:04

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Jacob Andrews, one of the talented artists of Drawfee, find the route through the prompts: obtuse parasite FPS with the help of Jenna Stoeber, a fellow soup and Dark Souls lover. Inspired by the Loathsome Dung Eater and some relatable soup catastrophes, Dark Soups sees the brew-bearer attempt to defeat monstrous gorge-vessels. But will you free the…

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Giovanni Colantonio makes Grapple Apple Pie 57:06

4M ago57:06

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Giovanni Colantonio, journalist at Digital Trends, is the first participant in the Grant Howitt Dagger Dartboard, where a flip of the coin determines if a prompt is replaced by a newer, weirder prompt from a separate list. They ended up with: wholesome all grapple hooks all the time cooking While making several accidental grapple-based puns, Giovan…

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David Gans: Psychedelia and Groove 1:02:15

4M ago1:02:15

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David Gans has a long history of making music, writing about music, and broadcasting music. He recently added a new entry to his musical résumé, teaching “Psychedelia and Groove: The Music and Culture of the Grateful Dead,” a continuing studies course at Stanford University. But what I proposed was a class that was going to be very, very loosely st…

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Grant Howitt makes DROWNINGMAN 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Grant Howitt, indie TTRPG creator of games like Honey Heist, joins the show and makes a surreal, pro-drug game using the prompts: ocean exploration last day at camp Lucas-Arts point-n-click. You wake up in a derelict oil rig and have to choose your intoxicant of choice. Where will you fall on the zooted scale, and how will that change your conversa…

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Jen Persson: Defend Digital Me 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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Jen Persson is director of the UK Civil Liberties Group, Defend Digital Me. She campaigns for a safe, fair, and transparent collection of children’s data in education and elsewhere. What happens when you start collecting school records is that they’re about children, but those records age as the people do, and now we have a record of about a third …

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Petrana Radulovic makes Dream Derby Online 53:52

4M ago53:52

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mom game racing o steal your neighbor's horse, and compete tooth-and-nail for the ultimate prize: the HORSE TIARA. Thank you for listening to Big Game Hunger! Email us at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Edited and mixed by the talented Mischa Stanton, and created and hosted by Jenna Stoeb…

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Jake Dunagan: Politics and Governance 1:03:05

5M ago1:03:05

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This time on the Plutopia Podcast, Jake Dunagan joins us as we explore the future of governance and democracy. This podcast is from the Plutopia Live webcast on 2/22/2024. Jake is Director of the Governance Futures Lab at the Institute for the Future. More information here: https://www.iftf.org/people/jake-dunagan/ Jake Dunagan: As much as it is an…

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Kelsey Lewin makes Kyst 57:31

5M ago57:31

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Kelsey Lewin, writer, podcaster, and co-owner of Pink Gorilla Games, joins the show to finally make a game that your aunt is going to love! She and Jenna turn the prompts: aunt games frogs myst-like into a game about kissing frogs to turn them into other animals, and then using those animals to solve PUZZLES. Kyst indulges all the things we liked a…

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Allegra Frank makes Squishheart: Grey’s Last Bounty 1:02:19

5M ago1:02:19

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Allegra Frank, renowned journalist, critic, and oreo connoisseur, joins Jenna to craft an adorable, hard-hitting game with the prompts: squishy werewolves visual novel Eschewing the normal player-romance offerings of visual novels, they craft a game where you matchmake NPCs and solve a dark mystery of your own past, come back to haunt you. Also the…

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Karen Han makes Pokemon Cafe Life 55:34

5M ago55:34

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Screenwriter, bookwriter, and criticwriter Karen Han has brought her Marvel's-Midnight-Sun and Pokemon-Cafe-Remix related complaints to the prompts: musical cafe sim character creator They brew a heady mix of adorable Pokemon bakers and super crunchy sim aspects like book-balancing and inventory sim. Every year, the Alcremie Awards pass out stars t…

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Brent Naylor makes TuringQuest 52:08

5M ago52:08

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Brent Naylor lucked out with some primo prompts: parasite DnD mystery Then he immediately destroyed the format of this show by perfectly nailing a pitch for a hidden role game where you have to identify the social parasite in a DnD group! Thankfully these fools are pros at bullshitting, and they develop a game where you train yourself to detect AI …

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Faith Schaffer makes Level up to Christmas Romance, Holly! 56:16

6M ago56:16

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Illustrator Faith Schaffer brings her Lifetime movie expertise to Big Game Hunger, a Jenny Nicholson fancast! With the prompts: voyeurism holiday dungeon crawler ...she and Jenna make a Lifetime/Hallmark-inspired Christmas game about a big-city video game creator who discovers the true meaning of Christmas Romance back in her hometown, with either …

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Alex Jaffe makes Shark on the Green 45:46

6M ago45:46

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Alex Jaffe, co-host of Insert Credit and 52 Pickup, starts off strong with some word-play options based on the prompts: green shark godzilla-sim (rampage) After some great goofs on what "green" could imply, they settle on an anti-golf, pro-green-space game where you play as a shark terrorizing innocent putters. Swim through intricate mini-golf cour…

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Dr. Moiya McTier makes Beadle's Awakening 51:12

6M ago51:12

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Listen to Exolore and Pale Blue Pod, and read The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy! Follow her on Twitter @GoAstroMo, or visit her website at MoiyaMcTier.com. Thank you for listening to Big Game Hunger! Email us at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Support this show, and submit your OWN random prompts, by subscribing at Patreon.com/TheJenna Big …

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Son M. makes Plenty of Fish 47:32

6M ago47:32

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Bisexual fishing game Thank you for listening to Big Game Hunger! Follow BGH at BigGameHunger on Instagram. Email us at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Edited and mixed by the talented Mischa Stanton, and created and hosted by Jenna Stoeber.…

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Justin Green makes Chansey Boofy Tangrowth 51:00

7M ago51:00

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Justin Green came here entirely focused on one goal: to make the most scattered and unhinged game premise possible. Thankfully Jenna totally tamed that impulse and they came up with a very normal game about being a good or bad therapist and a pokemon and navigating the American healthcare system and maybe evolving if you are fully cured of your tra…

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Clay Murphy makes Fellowship of the Caterers: Party of One 59:06

7M ago59:06

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Clay Murphy, writer on Control and Alan Wake 2, joins Jenna to create a character-driven story about coming to terms with your dreams when your dreams are determined by prophecy., using the prompts: a job that has never been made into a game good time party time! rpg Play as the Chosen One, still trying to make it big in Hollywood and finding that …

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