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Mat & Board

I am a casual gamer and cognitive scientist who is fascinated by using games as a vehicle for connecting with others, learning about different cultures, and better understanding the ways we think. Thi... Read more

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012 | The Influence of Technology on Board Games

012 | The Influence of Technology on Board Games

In this episode, I dive into the connection between technology and tabletop games. We will look at some historical cases... Read more

21 Jan 2022

12mins

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011 | Travel & Games

011 | Travel & Games

On today's episode, I explore the relationship between travel and board games. I discuss how games can inspire travel, m... Read more

23 Jul 2021

14mins

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010 | Creating the RPG Orbital Blues | Zach from SoulMuppet Publishing

010 | Creating the RPG Orbital Blues | Zach from SoulMuppet Publishing

In this episode, I interview the Managing Partner and game designer Zach (@JellyMuppet) from SoulMuppet Publishing. We d... Read more

9 Jul 2021

50mins

Ranked #4

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009 | Gamify Your Life

009 | Gamify Your Life

On today's episode, I explore the use of gamification to apply game design principles into our daily lives to achieve ou... Read more

25 Jun 2021

16mins

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008 | Narratives in Games & Novels | W.M. Akers

008 | Narratives in Games & Novels | W.M. Akers

On today’s show, W. M. Akers and I discuss his creative process and inspirations for both his games and novels, the ways... Read more

11 Jun 2021

40mins

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007 | Exploring Learning Through RPGs | Stefan McNinch

007 | Exploring Learning Through RPGs | Stefan McNinch

On today’s show, I welcome a guest who has used the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons as a way to empower his stud... Read more

14 May 2021

48mins

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006 | Life Lessons That Games Have Taught Me

006 | Life Lessons That Games Have Taught Me

On today’s episode, I dive into the top life lessons that games have taught me and how they can change your daily mindse... Read more

30 Apr 2021

16mins

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005 | Educational Neuroscience & Gaming | Dr. John Binzak

005 | Educational Neuroscience & Gaming | Dr. John Binzak

On today's show I am joined by a researcher in educational game design, Dr. John Binzak, to discuss how the field of edu... Read more

16 Apr 2021

48mins

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004 | A Brief History of Tabletop Games Part 2

004 | A Brief History of Tabletop Games Part 2

On today’s episode, we hop back in the time machine and explore part two of our brief history of tabletop gaming to get ... Read more

2 Apr 2021

20mins

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003 | Building Community Through Local Game Stores | Vic - Slice & Dice Pizzeria

003 | Building Community Through Local Game Stores | Vic - Slice & Dice Pizzeria

On today’s episode, we welcome our first guest - a local game store owner - to give us his insights into gaming in the t... Read more

19 Mar 2021

26mins

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