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PODCAST

Geeks & Grounds

A monthly game club where we play video games and brew good conversation, together! ☕ Our goal is to slow down and savor the games we play through thoughtful game curation and discussion in a cafe-like atmosphere. Join the conversation by visiting www.geeksandgrounds.com to subscribe to the weekly newsletter and hop into the community Discord.

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01:27:08

The Power of a Home Cooked Meal | Venba | Spoilercast...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/08/23

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A Conversation with Abhi from Visai Games | Venba |...

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2023/08/22

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00:50:23

A Conversation with Emily Pitcher | A Taste of the...

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2023/08/16

In this bonus dev interview with the lead behind A Taste of the Past, we'll talk all about how Emily is taking the game industry by storm! Topics include the inspirations behind her game, A Taste of the Past; why specificity can still leave room for universal truths; and the secret to writing emotional scenes that hit you right in the gut! Be sure to follow Emily on TikTok and Instagram: @sonderingemily Play A Taste of the Past now (FOR FREE!) on Steam and Itch.io

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01:44:39

The Meaning of Life and Happiness | Mr. Saitou |...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/07/18

Ready to head to the crystal caverns? Joel and Jenny spend this week's episode delving into Mr. Saitou and the connections they made while playing. This episode includes discussions of work life balance, quality community building, elders in media, and the meaning of life! Not to mention lots of llamaworm and minimori hype. 💖 Be sure to find Geeks & Grounds at geeksandgrounds.com or @geeksandgrounds on social media!

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00:55:50

A Conversation with Laura Shigihara | Mr. Saitou |...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/07/04

Ready for a work happy hour? Nah? How about a hangout in the (minimori) cafe with Jenny, Joel, and this week's guest, Laura Shigihara! 🌻 We chat with Laura all about developing Mr. Saitou, the themes of the game, how it compared to Rakuen, and what it was like creating a game with lots of (joyful) community input! Thanks to Laura for joining: please be sure to follow her on Twitch where she streams music regularly! It's an absolute treat! https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi

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01:02:04

Queer Joy in the Apocalypse | Queer Man Peering into...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/06/13

When you peer into a rock pool...the rock pool peers back. And thus begins our deep dive into the June selection for Geeks & Grounds: Queer Man Peering into a Rock Pool.jpg! Joel and Jenny discuss the game and how it made them consider solitude, loneliness and joy; how creators draw from other media to make their own works; and what the HECK happened at the end of this game! Find us at geeksandgrounds.com for more info on the weekly game club newsletter, and join the conversation!

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00:52:57

A Conversation With Fuzzy Ghost | Queer Man Peering...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/06/06

Nothing like a day peering into rock pools to uncover your unconscious! We get a chance to talk with the duo behind Fuzzy Ghost games - Pete and Scott in today's episode. Just like the chunkies in each rock pool of the game, our conversation manifests in some interesting ways, from changing industries and work mid-career, creating what we want to see in the world, and how Animal Crossing AND Evangelion were BOTH inspirations for Queer Man Peering into a Rock Pool.jpg. Pick up Queer Man Peering

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01:31:01

Facing What Lies Beneath | Dredge | Spoilercast &...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/05/29

Hear the whispers in the darkness? It's time to set our panic aside for a full-game discussion of Dredge! Joel and Jenny detail the VERY different ways they enjoyed the game, their thoughts on fishing blending with horror, and how the game's suprising twist provides an interesting look at the ways we grieve. Be sure to follow @GeeksAndGrounds for more on Twitter and Instagram, sign up for the free weekly newsletter at GeeksAndGrounds.com, and if you enjoy the podcast, leave a review!

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00:54:58

A Conversation with Black Salt Games | Dredge |...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/05/23

New jobs can be rough -- but your new job as the fisherman of The Marrows (and beyond) turns out to be more than you may have anticipated. In Dredge, a single-player fishing adventure, you'll dive deep in to a world with a sinister undercurrent. Fortunately, we have the developers of Dredge - the team at Black Salt Games - to talk us through what it's been like making the game, and provide some insight as to how they hope the horror comes alive for you as you play. Find out more about Dredge by

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01:07:49

A Conversation with Black Tabby Games | Slay the...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/05/09

You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Princess. You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world. Joel and Jenny get to chat with Abby and Tony of Black Tabby Games to see exactly what inspired the incredible premise of Slay the Princess, as well as where the game may go from it's wild demo chapters! Slay the Princess Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/Slay_the_Princess/ Scarlet

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01:27:40

A Community Driven Apart... And Brought Together |...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/04/25

Bugsnax. A game about an island with sentient snacks that change you as you eat. A story of a community driven apart but then brought back together. A wild blend of Pokemon Snap, Adventure Time, and Lost. It's all of those and more: listen as we deep dive our April selection for Geeks & Grounds. Time to make connections between Bugsnax and our lives! Let's brew some good conversation.

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00:45:55

A Conversation with Kevin Zuhn | Bugsnax | Developer...

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2023/04/04

This week, Jenny and Joel get a chance to talk about Bugsnax with Kevin Zuhn, Creative Director and Writer for the game! They dig into the rhyme and reason for naming each food-inspired critter, lore from before the Grumpuses came to the island, and why sometimes, maybe you should reflect on the "why" of what you're consuming...snack or otherwise.

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02:39:24

Nostalgia for a Place We've Never Been | A Space for...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/03/21

This month in Geeks & Grounds, we immerse ourselves in the world of Loka City and discuss the journey that Atma, Raya, and Nirmala take in A Space for the Unbound! Sign up for the newsletter and join the club at geeksandgrounds.com Find Jenny on Twitter @kimchica25 and on YouTube/Twitch/TikTok at @kimchica Find Joel on Twitter/Instagram @mygranfalloon

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01:01:17

A Conversation With Dimas Novan | A Space for the...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/03/07

Grab your favorite cozy beverage and settle in! In today's episode, Jenny and Joel talk with Dimas Novan, the creative lead and one of the artists of this month's game: A Space for the Unbound. In their conversation, they'll talk through the importance of place and time in the game, how community and sense of self can impact well-being, and why petting cats is one of the most important elements of the game. -------------------- Find Mojiken Studio on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr

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01:43:51

Memories of Those We Love | To The Moon | Spoilercast...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/02/21

The premiere episode of Geeks & Grounds: the podcast! Our first episode is a deep dive and discussion of To The Moon, the first selection for this monthly game club. We truly hope you enjoy your time with us as we settle into our podcast flow (anticipate two episodes a month to start!) Participate in the discussion by signing up for the weekly newsletter and hanging out in the Kimchica's Cafe Discord server (which houses the Geeks & Grounds forum). Join the club: sign up at

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00:02:02

Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/02/20

Welcome to Geeks & Grounds, a monthly game club where we play video games and brew good conversation, together! Join the club by signing up for the newsletter at geeksandgrounds.com, and we look forward to seeing you in our digital cafe.

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