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Novel Gaming!

Novel Gaming Podcast

Novel Gaming is a twice-monthly podcast where long-time friends Vicki, Doug, and Katie talk about video games, books, and pop culture with a spattering of current events or anything else they just can"t get off their minds.

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01:17:39

#137 — Random Encounters: Earth Day!

Novel Gaming! ·

2026/04/16

Let's just spitball here: Earth Day. Elements. Earth. Wind. Fire. Water. Podcast. Video games. Random encounters! In honor or Earth Day, we're trying out a new Random Encounter format! What's that mean? We're not totally sure what's going to pop up! Listen in to see what element related gaming things we run into (starts at 35:10). Before then, we check in on what we're reading, watching, and thinking about.Reading:‘Legends and Lattes’ by Travis Baldree‘Remarkably Bright

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01:24:49

#136 — 'The Sound of Stars' by Alechia Dow

Novel Gaming! ·

2026/04/02

Can you find love amid an electric alien invasion? Or find hope and refuge in art? The protagonists of 'The Sound of Stars' by Alecia Dow would certainly love to know. We talk about this young adult sci-fi romance book starting at 32:05. Before then, we check in on the stuff we've been playing and watching lately.Playing:Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch)Watching:Jobriath A.D. (2012 Documentary)The Diplomat (Netflix)Find us on Twitter & Instagram:

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01:08:33

#135 — We're Playing Pokémon Pokopia!

Novel Gaming! ·

2026/03/19

There simply wasn't a world, apocalyptic or otherwise, that we weren't going to play and talk about the latest Pokémon spin-off title, the cozy sandbox builders game, Pokopia. But before we gather all our materials to build Onix the perfect dry home, we check in on the stuff we've been reading and watching.Reading:'Greenteeth' by Molly O'Neill'Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother' by Taran ArmstrongWatching:Love is Blind Ohio (Season 10, Netflix)I

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01:07:14

'How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days' by Jessie Sylva

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2026/03/05

We wanted something cute and cozy with a hearty helping of fantasy this month, so we read 'How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Day' by Jessie Sylva, a 2026 fantasy romance about a halfling and goblin forced to share a cottage... and a bed! But before we get into it, we check in on games we've been playing, stuff we've been watching, and other pop culture we've been thinking about.Reading:Frog DetectivePenko Park (Switch 2)Watching:Shari & Lamb Chop (Prime)'Not Another 2001 Movie

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01:03:09

#133 — Video Game Dating Profiles

Novel Gaming! ·

2026/02/19

Pixelated protagonist looking for a co-op partner. You interested? Well, swipe right and join us as we create video game character dating profiles and play a lovely game! The fun starts at 26:50. Before then, we chat about what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading?'Escape’ by Stephen Fishbach‘Sick’ by Porochista KhakpourWatching?Iron Lung (2026 Film)Titanic (1997 Film)Apollo 11 (2019 Film)Thinking About?⁠⁠Dancing like ElaineFind us on Twitter & Instagram:

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01:14:24

#132 — 'How High We Go in the Dark' by Sequoia Nagamatsu

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2026/02/05

How could climate change and a plague impact how humans love and grieve? Sequoia Nagamatsu's 'How High We Go in the Dark' explores this question through interconnected sci-fi short stories that really leave us thinking. Conversation starts around 29:15. Before we grapple with some existential questions, let’s check in on some of the things we’ve been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.Playing?Breath of the Wild (Switch 2)Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5)Watching?Little Amélie

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01:31:57

#131 — The Return of the Backlog Challenge!

Novel Gaming! ·

2026/01/22

We are joined this month by Tommy from Distant Echoes: A Star Wars Podcast and Lee Carvallo's Podding Challenge: A Simpsons Gaming Podcast to kickoff the return of the Backlog Challenge! But before we dig through our respective bins of games purchased but not played, let’s check in on some of the things we’ve been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.ReadingMr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne WashburnReaper Man by Terry PratchettBrigands and Breadknives by Travis BaldreeOzma of Oz by

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01:21:19

#130 — ‘Mirage City’ by Lev A. C. Rosen

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2026/01/08

We’re starting the new year off with an unprecedented book club: the fourth entry in a series! This month we read Mirage City, the latest Evander Mills novel by Lev A. C. Rosen… But before we ride our motorcycles into the dark depths of a new mystery, let’s check in on some of the things we’ve been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.Playing?Super Mariomon (ROM hack)Cast n Chill (Switch 2)Listening to?Into the Aether (podcast)Watching?In Your Dreams (Netflix)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram:

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00:59:58

#129 — Three Christmas Gaming Questions!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas! We got you 3 questions as a gift! And we even answered them! To unwrap your gift, go directly to 24:34 (where that convo starts). Before then, we check in on what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading:‘Song of Spider-Man’ by Glen Berger‘Kiss Her Once for Me’ by Alison CochrunWatching:Very Important People Season 3 (Dropout)Avatar Movies (James Cameron)Oh. What. Fun. (Prime)Thinking About:Gladlands (Dropout)Find us on Bluesky & Instagram:

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01:24:16

#128 — Our 2025 Year in Review!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/12/11

We're almost at the end of 2025! That means it's time to look back on the year and talk about the video games, books, and other things that are making our favorites list. Conversation starts at 27:15. Before then, we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and playing these last couple weeks.Reading or Playing:‘All Better Now’ by Neal ShustermanSouth of Midnight (Steam)Watching:Alien & Predator Films (1979 - 2025)Wake Up Dead Man (2025 Film)Find us on Bluesky & Instagram:

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01:28:27

#127 — ‘Symbiosis’ by Nicky Drayden

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2025/11/20

More living ships, more forbidden love, and more tentacles! This month we read ‘Escaping Exodus: Symbiosis’ by Nicky Drayden, the sequel to last month's book, ‘Escaping Exodus’. Before talking about this 2021 sci-fi sequel, we check in on what we’re playing, watching, and thinking about lately.PlayingDeliver Us the Moon (Steam)Ball x Pit (PS5)WatchingNobody Wants This (Netflix)Lost & Found in Cleveland (currently in theaters)Bugonia (currently in theaters)Thinking AboutParticipating in

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01:20:42

#126 — We Played The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/11/06

Honey, we shrunk the Hero of Hyrule! We played The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, a 2004 Game Boy Advance entry in the Zelda series where you get to shrink to the size of a mouse and make magical clones of yourself! Discussion starts ~31:00. But before we get into that, we check in on some stuff we've been reading, playing, watching, and thinking about.ReadingThe Life Impossible by Matt HaigPlayingPokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)WatchingPortrait Artist of the Year (YouTube)I Know What You Did

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01:39:07

Glitterjaw Crossover: 'Star Wars: Ronin – A Visions...

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/10/28

It's a Glitterjaw crossover! We teamed up with our Distant Echoes friends to discuss the 2021 book 'Star Wars: Ronin – A Visions Novel" by Emma Mieko Candon. Discussion starts right away because the whole episode is about the book!⁠Check out ⁠Distant Echoes: A Star Wars Podcast ⁠and other Glitterjaw shows on ⁠⁠glitterjaw.com⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

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01:21:16

#125 — ‘Escaping Exodus’ by Nicky Drayden

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/10/16

Living ships, forbidden love, and tentacles! A winning combination found in our most recent book club pick ‘Escaping Exodus’ by Nicky Drayden. Before talking about this 2019 sci-f spacei book, we check in on what we’re playing, watching, and thinking about lately.PlayingDonkey Kong Banaza (Switch)Ghost of Yōtei (PS5)WatchingBuffy the Vampire Slayer (1992 Film)The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (Shudder)Hot Ones featuring Keke Palmer & Kate McKinnon (YouTube)Thinking AboutList JournalingFind us on

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01:21:03

#124 — We Played Alan Wake Remastered!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/10/02

Are you afraid of the dark?? We know a video game couple who is! And one of them looooves writing about it! Join us as we wade through the shadows and talk about our experience with Alan Wake Remastered, a 2021 psychological action thriller. But before that, we check in on what we’ve been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.ReadingMagic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man‘Everything She Does is Magic’ by Bridget MorrisseyWatchingCrowd Control (Dropout)Pew Pew Bang (MinnMax)Thinking

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01:30:01

#123 — 'The Siren, the Song, and the Spy' by Maggie...

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/09/18

Pirate and sirens and dragons, oh my! It's a sequel book club episode! This month we read Maggie Tokuda-Hall's 'The Siren, the Song, and the Spy'! Conversation begins around 27:50. Of course, before we do that, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.PlayingThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA on NSO)Hollow Knight (Switch)WatchingListers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (YouTube)Twisted Metal (Peacock)The Paper (Peacock)Thinking

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01:21:41

#122 — We Played Tiny Bookshop!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/09/04

You ever just wanna get in a car, attach a little trailer, decorate it, fill it with books, drive around town, and recommend picks to people who ask? Us too, so that's exactly what we did by playing and talking about 2025's Tiny Bookshop! Of course, before we get into it, we catch up on some stuff we've been reading, watching, and playing.ReadingThe Monsters We Defy by L. PenelopeBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouGo-Man: Champion of Earth by Hamish

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01:30:27

#121 — 'Dear Mothman: A Novel in Verse' by Robin Gow

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/08/21

Been a while since we've read some poetry and been a while since we've read something spooky, so why not both? This month we checked out Robin Gow's 2023 book 'Dear Mothman: A Novel in Verse'. Conversation begins around 41:48. Of course, before we do that, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.PlayingTales of the Shire (Steam)Is This Seat Taken? (Switch)Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)WatchingWeapons (in theaters)KPop Demon Hunters

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01:36:48

#120 — We Played Coral Island!

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/08/07

Do you love farming, getting to know characters, and clearing trash? Then you should play Coral Island! We did and we're talking about it! Conversation about this farming sim game starts around 33:50. Before then we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading:‘Frog and Toad’ by Arnold LobelNew 52 Era Green Lantern Comics (DC Comics)‘Officer Clemmons’ by Dr. Francois ClemmonsWatching:Outlander (Starz)RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 (MTV)King of Drag (Revry)

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01:30:18

#119 — 'Play Nice' by Jason Schreier

Novel Gaming! ·

2025/07/24

Our first nonfiction book! We read the 2024 book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment' by Jason Schreier. Conversation starts around 43:50. Before then, we talk about the things we've been playing and watching... but mostly we talk a looooooot about the Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2.PlayingThe Star Named Eos (PS5)Coral Island (Steam)WatchingSuperman (2025 Movie)Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 (Netflix)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an

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