Best PlayMakers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1 "Peep Game" 2:11:54

8M ago2:11:54

2:11:54

In our First episode, we delve into the significance of the Grammy Awards, questioning their importance. Following that, we explore the topic of when individuals should consider discontinuing game nights as they age. To spice things up, we pose a thought-provoking query to the gentlemen present: Would you be willing to share your location with your…

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Episode 6 - How do we remember the poor? 37:53

2y ago37:53

37:53

n Episode 6 Matt & Nigel talk to Hannah & Ben and ask the question how do we remember the poor? Hannah used to live and work in Uganda and set up a charity there while living and serving in the country, whilst Ben currently works for the Red Cross and has been involved in the humanitarian sector for the last 20 years. They talk about different type…

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Episode 5 - How do we live in the freedom of the spirit in the face of anxiety and fear? 33:51

2y ago33:51

33:51

In Episode 5 we talk to Rowan & John who run their own business. Matt & Nigel unpack how they have managed to run their business during covid and now, in a world of austerity post covid. They discuss the weapons they choose from their spiritual armoury to come against feelings of anxiety and fear. For all of us, life is hard at times and it can be …

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Episode 4 - "How do you look after your root to produce good fruit?" 43:52

2y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode of the Playmakers Podcast Matt & Nigel talk to Barbara, Noelle & Tom about the fruit of the Spirit and nurturing a healthy root to produce good fruit. We hope you enjoy the episode.By Community Church Bishop's Stortford

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Episode 3 - How powerful is kindness in the life of a Christian and the people we meet? 37:03

2y ago37:03

37:03

Kindness is actually only mentioned once in the entirety of Galatians and it's as a part of the fruit of the spirit where it says in Galatians chapter five, 'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law.'…

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Episode 2 - How do we get back up when life tackles us really hard? 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

We can often get tackled and hit hard by the events and circumstances life throws at us. Sometimes we are able to shrug off those tackles and keep running our race. However, other times it can leave us on your knees really struggling to get back up. In this episode of 'Playmakers' we talk to Jane & Yvette, two amazing woman who have ridden tackle a…

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Episode 1 - What is the best offensive play when the sins of the flesh try to tackle you? 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

At the beginning of Galatians, Paul sets out his testimony as evidence of the truth of the gospel of Jesus and it's the same with us as disciples. The gospel of Jesus is true and our testimony of life is part of the evidence which illustrates that it's true. As Jesus says in Matthew chapter seven, "By their fruit, you will recognise them." So as we…

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The Mindset of Personal Success in the Game Industry, with Tommy Tallarico 47:27

3y ago47:27

47:27

In this episode: Jordan sits down with legendary video game composer, producer, and entrepreneur Tommy Tallarico, whose career spans over 30 years in the gaming industry. Known for his work on iconic titles like Prince of Persia, Earthworm Jim, and MDK, Tommy shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to launching major projects such as Video G…

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How to Create Breakthrough Worldwide Hits, with Amy Jo Kim 40:58

3y ago40:58

40:58

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Amy Jo Kim, a game designer, community architect, and innovation coach, named by Fortune as one of the “Top 10 Influential Women in Games.” Amy Jo has contributed to hit games like The Sims, Rock Band, Ultima Online, and Covet Fashion, and has worked on non-gaming products such as eBay, Netflix, and NYTimes.co…

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Shots On Goal, with Jon Radoff 50:59

3y ago50:59

50:59

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Jon Radoff, the founder of Beamable,the creator-centric platform for building live games in Unity. Jon's career spans across multiple areas of the game industry, from building one of the first commercial internet games to leading the development of popular mobile games like Game of Thrones Ascent and Star Trek…

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How to Win as a Mobile Game Entrepreneur, With Joakim Achrén 44:07

3y ago44:07

44:07

In this episode: Jordan interviews Joakim Achrén, a gaming entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Joakim shares his journey from co-founding two venture-backed gaming startups, including Next Games (which IPOed in 2017), to his current role at Elite Game Developers. Joakim helps aspiring game entrepreneurs launch their own studios and is al…

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What Games Truly Are, with Tadhg Kelly 58:43

3y ago58:43

58:43

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Tadhg Kelly, an experienced consultant specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and video games, with a rich background in game design and production. Tadhg has held significant roles at notable companies like BSkyB, Lionhead Studios, Climax Studios, and Mobile Game Doctor. His work spans …

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How to Start a Mobile Studio, with Travis Boatman 40:33

3y ago40:33

40:33

In this episode: Jordan interviews Travis Boatman, CEO and co-founder of Carbonated, a mobile game studio based in LA. Travis is a 25-year veteran of the game industry, with over 20 years of experience in mobile games. He has previously served as SVP of Mobile at Zynga and Electronic Arts (EA), where he led global studios and mobile game strategy. …

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Free agency day 1 39:21

3y ago39:21

39:21

On this episode we cover the 1st day of free agency. This includes trades and signing agreements

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How to Create Innovative Game Designs, with Nick Fortugno 38:00

3y ago38:00

38:00

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Nick Fortugno, an entrepreneur, game designer, and interactive narrative expert. Nick is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Playmatics, a company known for creating innovative digital and real-world experiences for top organizations like Pro Publica, Red Bull, AMC (including the CableFAX award-winnin…

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Crypto Gaming 101, with Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee 51:56

3y ago51:56

51:56

In this episode: Jordan interviews Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee, a dynamic innovator at the intersection of gaming, web3, and digital fashion. Emma-Jane is the founder of DIGITALAX, the pioneer digital fashion NFT protocol and marketplace for gaming and esports. In this episode, she discusses how web3 technologies like NFTs, cryptocurrency, and decentra…

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From Late-Night Game Hobbyist to Successful Studio Owner, with Colm Larkin 40:19

3+ y ago40:19

40:19

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Colm Larkin, a programmer, game designer, and board game enthusiast. He is the founder of Gambrinous and creator of indie hits Guild of Dungeoneering and Cardpocalypse. Colm has recently been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at IMIRT, the Irish Game Makers Association. In this interview, Colm shares …

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Season 2 Trailer of Playmakers: The Game Industry Podcast! 1:45

3+ y ago1:45

1:45

Playmakers is back with a brand new season by and for game industry professionals. We're bringing you actionable insights you can use to grow in your career, make better games, and improve your game industry business. The pandemic has been called "The Great Accelerator" and it's important to stay on top of where the industry is going. That's why we…

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The Art of Transmedia Storytelling, with Chris Ferriter 47:27

3+ y ago47:27

47:27

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Chris Ferriter, an award-winning Producer and Designer. Chris’s career began in 1994, spanning both the motion picture and video game industries. He transitioned to the gaming industry in 1998 and has since produced over 50 games for top publishers like THQ, Midway, Ubisoft, and EA Sports. He is currently the …

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How to Succeed in the Indie Games Business, with Jay Powell 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

37:51

In this episode: Jordan sits down with Jay Powell, the founder of The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, publishing support, and licensing. Jay has over 20 years of experience in the games industry, working with companies like Other Ocean, Spill Games, and Deep Silver. He also leads the Indie Game Busin…

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The playoffs real situation 55:14

3+ y ago55:14

55:14

We look at a couple key match-up in this 1st round and how this could very well go. What the clippers need to do and the chess game between lebron and cp3 that the world was waiting for

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The "understars" and kyrie talk 55:05

3+ y ago55:05

55:05

Today we talk about Jimmy butler, julius randle and how kyrie irving doing just fine without his star cast

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Let's talk nets...lakers...lebron? 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

44:58

The nets added vets, the Lakers added a star and the jazz are still number 1 in the league we get into power rankings, narratives and the ignorance behind it all. Also a quick r.i.p. to Jordan Coleman from Rochester, NY

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Draymonds nonsense 39:51

3+ y ago39:51

39:51

Today I address draymonds antics and statements as well as giving you the power rankings and also a good little take on Donavan Mitchell and....Shaq?

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The kyrie show. 38:20

3+ y ago38:20

38:20

Power rankings makes a secure debut on the show and the kyrie narratives have been addressed...RAW

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Kyrie is back and the Knicks need just 1 43:49

3+ y ago43:49

43:49

The kyrie drama has been at an all time high but the nets have held it down nonetheless. There's a certain someone that needs to be on the Knicks roster, guess who it is?

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From what I see 1:06:07

4y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In this episode we talk about the 1st week of nba action, some impact of certain teams, addressing narratives again and a shout out to the late great Jonathan Huber (Luke Harper/ Brodie Lee)

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The off season and what too look for 3:22:51

4y ago3:22:51

3:22:51

In this episode we have a guest tonight (fear of tre) and we discuss off season moves, comebacks and comparisons.

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Rapid Prototyping Secrets for Better Games, with Bernard François 46:33

4y ago46:33

46:33

In this episode: Jordan interviews Bernard François, founder of Preview Labs, a company that specializes in rapid prototyping for video games. They have created prototypes for Amazon, Wargaming, Unity, Disney Imagineering, Google R&D, and more. Bernard shares expert insights into the world of prototyping, offering practical advice on how to build p…

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The greatest scorer? 37:18

4y ago37:18

37:18

We have 3 candidates for greatest scorer kobe, durant and Jordan who do you choose?

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Narratives 49:16

4y ago49:16

49:16

In this episode we break down narratives all around the playoffs and speak some truth into these matters

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Things to be said 57:59

4y ago57:59

57:59

In this episode I discuss the game 5 of the finals and just why the top 5 should really be this way.

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The dead truth 38:13

4y ago38:13

38:13

The truth about how Miami is doing in the finals. The truth about narrative and what to expect going forward.

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The finals and beyond 39:29

4y ago39:29

39:29

Tonight I discuss what to look for in the finals certain matchups that will play key roles. On another note certain teams and players to be on the lookout for next year.

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NBA playoffs talk and what we are really looking at 43:42

4y ago43:42

43:42

We talk about the clippers elimination to the nuggets. Lakers vs nuggets, kawhi leonard, Doc Rivers, the Celtics vs Heat and more as the action only gets more intense from here.

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Inside the Mind of a Game God, with Steve Meretzky 51:43

4y ago51:43

51:43

In this episode: Jordan interviews the legendary Steve Meretzky, a game designer and producer, best known for creating Infocom games. Steve was recognized as one of PC Gamer’s “Game Gods” and is renowned for his work on beloved text adventures like Zork, Planetfall, and Leather Goddesses of Phobos. He’s also held senior creative roles at companies …

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