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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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01:09:04

Episode 197: Cruelty Squad with VoidBurger!

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2023/07/06

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by special guest Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss Cruelty Squad! We cover the game's intentionally off-putting aesthetic, commentary on capitalism, and fun, gross gameplay. You can find Jess's work at https://twitter.com/VoidBurger, https://www.youtube.com/voidburger, https://www.patreon.com/Voidburger, and https://www.twitch.tv/voidburger Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying

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01:41:09

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

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2023/06/29

The Mistress of Games herself, Em Palladino, joins us as we assess one of the more controversial RPGs of the 2010s. Some say it's the best Dragon Age by a mile. Others say it was the harbinger of the downfall of BioWare. Who's in the right? Let's discuss, as we talk the game's production as well as its first act. 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

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01:11:21

99 problems but [MY WIFE IS HERE TODAY AND I LOVE HER]

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2023/06/22

In this episode Gino and Em are joined by their spouses Jen and Daisy to answer a grab bag full of questions! Relatedly, you people do not know how to act around guests! What the heck were these questions!? 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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01:09:14

Episode 196: Kingdom Heats 3 The Anime Stuff

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2023/06/15

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Kingdom Hearts 3! We discuss the... plot. You know the part I mean. 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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01:47:44

Off the Deep End Ep. 35: Piranha Bytes Grab Bag

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2023/06/08

The Off The Deep Endists Go Deutsch in a comprehensive(?) overview of beloved(?) game developer Piranha Bytes. If you like Gothic, Elex, and Risen, we're sorry. Or not. 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 Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:28:04

Episode 195: Kingdom Hearts 3 Disney Only

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2023/06/01

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Kingdom Hearts 3! We discuss the mechanics and Disney worlds exclusively in this episode. Next episode will cover the... 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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01:52:09

Final Fantasy VII: On The Way To A Smile Is A Thing...

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2023/05/25

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. Jeff Rud, and Val -REDACTED- discuss Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile. We discuss how the book bridges the gap between FFVII and Advent Children, do some close readings of the chapters, and give our overall impression of the book. We also add it to our definitive 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

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01:16:10

Episode 194: We Give This A Tem Out Of Tem

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2023/05/18

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Temtem. We try our best to talk about the game without constantly referencing Pokemon to no avail. We also cover the game's smart improvements on the monster catching formula, it's interesting story, and its MMO elements. 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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01:25:56

Off the Deep End Ep. 34: Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends...

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2023/05/11

We've assumed the identity of a platoon of powerful young girls and set out towards a big tree in the distance. Join us as we "update" the firmware on some 3DS consoles and crawl us some mighty fine dungeons. 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 Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider

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01:03:26

So You Want To Host a Charity Stream?

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2023/05/04

Gino and Off The Deep end host Jeff Rud discuss how you, yes you, can get into charity streaming! We share lessons learned from 10 years of Giant bomb Community Endurance Runs and give some advice on how you can organize your own event! 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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01:08:32

Balls Deep: 2023 NBA Playoffs

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2023/04/27

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss their favorite teams, their preseason award predictions, and predict the 2023 playoff first round matchups. 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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01:06:57

Episode 193: Bear And Breakfast Sure Has An Ending

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2023/04/20

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Bear and Breakfast, the charming bead and breakfast sim... with a dark secret. We discuss the game's touchy home building, stretched gameplay loop, and surprising story. This game really bares it all. 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

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01:15:42

Off the Deep End Ep. 33: Game of the Year, Season...

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2023/04/13

By the conventional reckoning it is mid-April, so why not do a game of the year show now? Join the Deepest Boys in the End as we look back at another dubious year of games and hand out some real dog and pony show style awards. Plus the official grand opening of the Off The Deep End Hall of Fame! 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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01:09:02

So What IS A Nuzlocke And Why Is It Cool?

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2023/04/06

In this episode Gino and Em trick Pete into admitting he's a big, stinkin' nerd! After 7+ years we got him! Pete and Em explain to Gino what a Pokemon Nuzlocke run is, why they choose to only play Pokemon games that way, and provide some tips for people who want to join them in this challenging pursuit. 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

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01:44:34

Episode 192: Mass Effect 2! We Played A Second Game...

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2023/03/30

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Mass Effect 2! We cover the game's many minigames, fun side character, not so fun side stories, and how dang terrible the Overlord DLC is. 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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01:34:45

Episode 191: Citizen Sleeper Is The Best Cyberpunk...

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2023/03/23

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Citizen Sleeper! We cover the game's well crafted cyberpunk story, excellent writing, and late game mechanical issues. 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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01:22:19

Off the Deep End Ep. 32: Digital Devil Monogatari:...

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2023/03/16

Just when you thought we couldn't become any more depraved, we of Off The Deep End have cast our lot with assorted dark gods to take vengeance upon all of those jerks from high school. Join us as we sift through the MegaTen Empire's earliest offerings, including the hit OVA that you should absolutely not watch. 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/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please

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01:24:20

The First Soldier? More Like The Last Soldier! Am I...

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2023/03/09

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy VII First Soldier. We discuss the game's surprisingly solid gameplay, unfortunate mobile quirks, and... interesting development history. We also discuss crimes. A whole lot of crimes. We finish the show by ranking First Soldier 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

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01:17:52

Episode 190: Just How Strange Is That Horticulture?

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2023/03/02

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Strange Horticulture! We cover the game's Lovecraftian horror, adventure game mechanics, and surprisingly pleasant plant management. 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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01:28:27

Off the Deep End Ep. 31: Dungeons & Dragons:...

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2023/02/23

We venture into our first dragon and dungeon mixup of the OTDE project, and boy is it a doozy. If I told you there was a game that looked like a mod that turned The Sims into Baldur's Gate, but it destroyed your Windows drive during uninstall, would you be intersted? Where are you going? 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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