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Brainy Gamer Podcast

The Brainy Gamer is a podcast and blog devoted to thoughtful conversation about video games.

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 36

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 36

The Brainy Gamer podcast is back! In this edition I talk with Stephen Totilo, editor-in-chief of Kotaku, one of the most... Read more

9 Apr 2012

1hr 5mins

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 37

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 37

Welcome to a special Ninja Edition of the Brainy Gamer podcast!  In this edition I talk with Nels Anderson and Chris Dah... Read more

7 Sep 2012

1hr 4mins

Ranked #3

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 3

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 3

This is the final installment in my series devoted to game designers and the design process. In this edition I talk with... Read more

30 Aug 2011

1hr 17mins

Ranked #4

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 2

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 2

This is the 2nd in a 3-part series devoted to game designers and the design process. In this segment I chat with Matthew... Read more

23 Aug 2011

50mins

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 33

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 33

This massive edition of the show features a Gamers Confab segment with Mitch Krpata (Boston Phoenix, et al); Nels Anders... Read more

4 Apr 2011

1hr 52mins

Ranked #6

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 1

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 35, pt. 1

This edition of the podcast begins a 3-part series devoted to game designers and the design process. In this first segme... Read more

15 Aug 2011

46mins

Ranked #7

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 34

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 34

This edition of the show features an in-depth discussion of L.A. Noire with Tom Bissell (Extra Lives: Why Video Games Ma... Read more

3 Jun 2011

2hr 1min

Ranked #8

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - GDC Audio Diary 1

Brainy Gamer Podcast - GDC Audio Diary 1

This is part 1 of my GDC '11 audio diary. For more information on this project, read my previous post. Hope you enjoy it... Read more

2 Mar 2011

22mins

Ranked #9

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 31

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 31

This episode is all about music in games. I'm joined by guests Dan Bruno (Harmonix, Cruise Elroy) and Kirk Hamilton (Gam... Read more

4 Dec 2010

1hr 34mins

Ranked #10

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30 pt. 3

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30 pt. 3

This show is the final in a 3-part series called Gatherings of the Tribe in which I talk to a variety of people about th... Read more

20 Sep 2010

1hr 2mins

Ranked #11

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30 pt. 2

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30 pt. 2

This show is the 2nd in a 3-part series called Gatherings of the Tribe in which I talk to a variety of people about the ... Read more

14 Sep 2010

58mins

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 30

This edition of the show begins a 3-part series called Gatherings of the Tribe in which I talk to a variety of people ab... Read more

10 Sep 2010

1hr 11mins

Ranked #13

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Favorites of '09 pt.3

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Favorites of '09 pt.3

Part 3 of my "Favorites of '09" series includes writer Tom Bissell, whose work has appeared in Harper's Magazine and The... Read more

5 Jan 2010

1hr 11mins

Ranked #14

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Favorites of '09 pt.2

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Favorites of '09 pt.2

Part 2 of my Favorites of '09 series of podcasts features Leigh Alexander, news director at Gamasutra; Corvus Elrod from... Read more

3 Jan 2010

53mins

Ranked #15

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 26

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 26

Had your fill of the 'Are Games Art?' debate? This edition of the podcast, featuring an interview with veteran game desi... Read more

9 Nov 2009

1hr 2mins

Ranked #16

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 25 vol. 2

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 25 vol. 2

Gamers Confab #2 features a conversation with guests Deirdra Kiaifrom Deirdra Kiai Productions and Hothead Games, Corvus... Read more

2 Sep 2009

57mins

Ranked #17

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 14

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 14

This edition of the Brainy Gamer Podcast features an interview with Steve Gaynor of 2K Marin (studio developing the next... Read more

21 May 2008

57mins

Ranked #18

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 13

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 13

A week of GTA IV run, gun, and fun (all while not playing the game!); the emergence of the gaming tripod; IGN video madn... Read more

6 May 2008

1hr 15mins

Ranked #19

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 12

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 12

An interview with Chris Dahlen; the gaming community on shaky ground; and it's PS3 go time - all in this edition of the ... Read more

21 Apr 2008

1hr 19mins

Ranked #20

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Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 11

Brainy Gamer Podcast - Episode 11

An interview with Leigh Alexander; a week of Zelda love; meditativegaming; and blogs worth your time - all in this editi... Read more

31 Mar 2008

1hr 9mins

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