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Deep Listens

A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com

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01:10:48

Episode 206: Religious Metaphors Are Afoot In...

Deep Listens ·

2023/11/23

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss BOSSGAME The Final Boss Is My Heart. We cover the game's religious and trans metaphors, outstanding combat system, and helpful accessibility options. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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02:53:57

Final Fantasy XV With The Fellas: Part 2 - The Grand...

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2023/11/16

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss from chapter 6 to the end of Final Fantasy XV. We cover how the game's story goes off the rails, the disappointing set piece battles, and the big conclusion of FFXV. We wrap up by placing FFXV on our Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to

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50:37

Episode 205: World Of Goo Has Got Metaphors

Deep Listens ·

2023/11/09

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss World of Goo! We cover the game's goo-based metaphors, fun physics puzzles, and level design restraint. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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01:22:16

Balls Deep: 2024 NBA Season Kickoff

Deep Listens ·

2023/11/02

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the end of the 2023 NBA season, the NBA CHAMPION DENVER NUGGEST, the Kings, the neverending drama Philly (war never changes), and 2024 season predictions. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to

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02:07:44

Off the Deep End Episode 40: Anthem

Deep Listens ·

2023/10/26

Just as assuredly as the Anthem of Creation reverberates in the hearts of the half a dozen other people alive today still playing this game, the Deep End Boys have returned from the Heart of Rage (along with special guest Borgmaster from the fifthgengaming.blog) to share our tales of 90 minute world instances, pointless microtransactions, and the most expensive cutscenes you've never seen. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at

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01:02:50

Episode 204: Roll Me Away Katamari Damacy!

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2023/10/18

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Katamari Damacy! We cover the game's incredible mechanics, delightful music, and outstanding art. This might be the best game we've played all year. Please play Katamari. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler

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01:38:41

Final Fantasy XV With The Fellas: Part 1

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2023/10/12

In this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the first 6 and a half chapters of Final Fantasy XV. Unfortunately Jeff was sick and could not make the recording. We cover the game's combat, baffling story choices, and MMO style quests. This game is just so strange. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some

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01:46:45

Episode 203: CRPG Me Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire!

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2023/10/05

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em dip their feet into CRPGs with Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire! We discuss the game's many mechanics, well-written script, and fun story. We also horrify a special guest by guessing what happened in PoE 1! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own,

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01:20:29

Off the Deep End Ep. 39: BioMotor Unitron and Towers...

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2023/09/28

We dip into the Patreon and/or Other Supporters Bucket and pull out a quintessential Neo Geo Pocket Color RPG from the age of first gen Pokemon clones. And just to fill time, we also cover the entire history of an obscure American microcomputer series which wound up in the Game Boy Color. Somehow. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion

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01:12:02

Join The Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV

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2023/09/21

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV. We discuss the story and history of this anime series, how essential the plot is to FFXV, and how many mediocre FFXV properties there are. We finish up by ranking Brotherhood: FFXV on our Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like

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01:15:32

Episode 202: We Solve The Case Of The Golden Idol

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2023/09/14

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Case Of The Golden Idol! We discuss the game's novel puzzles, early 90s art style, and fun plot! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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02:12:10

Off the Deep End Ep. 38: Panzer Dragoon Saga

Deep Listens ·

2023/09/07

We've plunked down thousands of very real American dollars, just trust us, to have a look at the mythical saga of dragon panzers. Did Team Andromeda single handedly rescue the Sega Saturn from its ignoble fate while vaulting over rival Sqauresoft? Of course they did, that's why there's a Sega Saturn 2. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of

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01:08:08

Episode 201: Chexitize Me Cap'n! Chex Quest And...

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2023/08/31

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Chex Quest, Chex Quest HD, and Cap'n Crunch's Crunchling Adventure! We discuss the odd history of cereal games, cereal itself, and the terrifying quality of Crunchlings. We also steal ZombiePie's bit and do a food review! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to

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01:18:16

One, Two, Three: Fantasy! Part 2- The Grand Final-e!

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2023/08/24

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy III. We discuss the game's story up until the from the flooded world to the end of the game, the bogus final dungeon, and rank FFIII on our Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler

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01:54:57

Episode 200: Listener Emails And Dave The Diver With...

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2023/08/17

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by Billy Rothert, one of the original hosts of the Deep Listens podcast to celebrate the 200th main-series episode! We catch up on what Billy has been doing the last few years, take listener emails, and then settle in to discuss Dave The Diver! Thanks to all of our listeners who wrote in and for all the folks over the years who've tuned in! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been

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02:05:20

Off the Deep End Summer Kusolstice 2023: Dragon Age...

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2023/08/10

They of Off the Deep End Infamy are joined once again by Em Palladino to discuss Dragon Age II's back half, in addition to the dubious merits of its downloadable content. Spoilers for a relatively recent anime thing happen at the 1:35:00 mark and run for about five minutes. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion

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01:44:45

Episode 199: SIGNALIS Is The Best Horror Game We've...

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2023/08/03

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss SIGNALIS! We cover the game's improvement on PS1 era survival horror mechanics, unique look, and very engaging story. We also talk about The King in Yellow a whole lot! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of

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01:16:03

One, Two, Three: Fantasy! Part 1

Deep Listens ·

2023/07/27

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy III. We discuss the game's job system, historical placement in the series, and its story up until the flooded world! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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47:18

Episode 198: Gorogoa Is Well Designed!

Deep Listens ·

2023/07/20

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Gorogoa! We discuss the game's unique puzzle mechanics, potential story, and how we would implement the game's mechanics if we had to code the game! Pete lost power in the middle of the show so there's more developer talk than normal! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and

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01:06:27

Mama-Mia! The Super Mario Bros Movie!

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2023/07/13

In this episode Gino, Em, and Pete discuss the Super Mario Bros Movie! We try our best to analyze this completely edge free movie that is desperately trying not to say anything. We conclude by giving our definitive Italian and Polish rating of the film! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some

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