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PODCAST

The Two Vague Podcast

Two Vague is a 2 player cooperative conversation program which starts with a focus word and ends on the topic of video games. Each episode contains a blend of interview questions, trivia, storytelling, improvisation and pop culture discussions.

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All Episodes

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Episode 99 - Ben’s Critique of Thirsty Suitors

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2024/01/07

Ben and Norah are on deck for the first show of 2024! Ben does something a little different to start out this year… a game review! The game is… <drumroll>… Outerloop Games’ sophomore release “Thirsty Suitors,” and in an effort to quench, Ben has a big bucket of opinions he’s going to dump on us. He starts by explaining his assessment method (which will be discussed in more detail on a forthcoming show) and then gets in the weeds with sharing his critique of TS’s aesthetics, game mechanics,

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01:16:33

Episode 98 - Ink

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/12/25

Andrew is in his studio this week… joining Ben via satellite to talk about what is arguably his favorite artistic medium. But first, some encouraging news about Andrew narrowly avoiding the robot / AI takeover, and how his new daughter is keeping him positively occupied during a period of union drama. Then Ben shares his experiences with what he has been playing lately: Thirsty Suitors by OuterLoop Games, and Dead Island 2 by Dambuster Studios. Be warned… there are a few DI2 spoilers in the

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01:03:48

Episode 97 - Animatronic

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/12/14

Andrew joins Ben to discuss a word that is the sliver of overlap in the Venn diagram of the previous two episodes: animate and robot. Ben brings up a (very) minor controversy for Geoff Keighley’s “The Game Awards” independent game nominees this year involving Mint Rocket’s “Dave the Diver.” Andrew goes on an exotic adventure with a Pringles flavor all the way from Japan! After a very quick definition segment, Andrew shares a traumatic event from his youth involving an animatronic alien at

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01:06:40

Episode 96 - Robot

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/11/30

Ben is joined by Andrew (insert mechanical transformation sound) to form this week’s hosting duo! What’s new with them? Ben’s still playing “Dave the Diver,” but is having trouble getting through the grind. Andrew is adjusting to a “new baby schedule,” and working toward the completion of his second novel set in the “Larry-verse.” After the obligatory definition proceedings, Andrew shares the origin of his Partly Robot moniker. Then they dive in to a conversational exploration of memorable

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Episode 95 - Animate

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/11/18

Martin from Soupmasters, the lead designer of Big Boy Boxing joins Ben this week to talk about game development as it relates to this week’s word! First the hosts talk about what they are up to. Martin is moving offices, coding facial expressions, and not playing recently purchased games (but maybe next week). Ben… he is trying to contain his excitement about his recent pre-order for a game inspired by a Paul Verhoeven cult movie classic! Then it’s on to the definition and coincidentally

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01:02:38

Episode 94 - Nature

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/11/09

Ben is joined this week by Star★Vaders developer Eddie for their chosen, dare we say, philosophical word! Ben gets right down to business asking Eddie questions about the recent kerfuffle surrounding the game engine Unity. After dispensing with that subject, the hosts move on to nature. Ben talks about an argument (which to a scientist, is actually a question), and Eddie shares some of the their favorite outdoor activities. On the subject of games, the hosts discuss Geometric Interactive’s

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01:07:08

Episode 93 - Premise

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/10/31

Andrew joins Ben this week for a spork-tacular show (in cover art only); and here is your Halloween surprise… a no candy, prank-less, normally dressed, scare-free episode… that is the PREMISE! After voicing his focused excitement about a forthcoming child and how it has impacted his short term view of his job, Andrew tries Hot Honey flavored Pringles. Ben talks about the many games he has been playing as of late, but also drops a few hints about the Pringles roadmap he has devised for Andrew

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01:11:30

Episode 92 - Logic

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/10/20

This week Ben and Andrew are channeling their inner Vulcans and to a lesser extent androids. Andrew kicks the show off with a sensory adventure... "French Fries and Ketchup" flavored Pringles! After the (kids) definition of the word logic, they move on to their very different first thoughts. For Andrew it’s Star Trek, and for Ben it’s a joke Norm Macdonald told on Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 1996. Andrew lists a few of his favorite logical fallacies before Ben talks a little bit about

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01:28:41

Episode 91 - Clip Show #3

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/10/11

Get your snacks and buckle up for a “beefy” program this week; it’s time for another show composed of cutting room floor trimmings! Don’t let that keep you away; it’s all great conversational content featuring previous cohosts: Amaya, Andrew, Ben, Cheyenne, Madison, Melody, and Norah. We start with Andrew’s Sensory Adventures (not yet sponsored by Pringles), and then dive into the deep end… of CLIPS! The diverse selection of topics include: Pringles tasting, chess incidents, the “cheekmate”

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Episode 90 - Ben at PAX West Day 3

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/10/02

PAX West 2023 part 3 of 3... it is the bow on the present, the cherry on top of the sundae, the other bookend, the roof on the… I digress. On day 3 Ben met Azusa, Creason, Eddie (Axolotl), Ludvig, Martin, and Bartosz. Games he played and other video game related items he saw include: “TrinityS,” “Sky the Scraper,” “Never Awake,” “Extremely Powerful Capybaras,” “StarVaders,” “Big Boy Boxing,” “The Gap,” and the Playdate handheld. Ben’s stream of consciousness associations include: the 1980

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Episode 89 - Ben at PAX West Day 2

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/09/23

This week… no time for pleasantries (Kyle)… Ben gets right into it! On day two he met Hollie, Johnson, Daniel, Cory, Sawyer, Andrew, Natalie, Chris G., Chris R., and Chris S…. all of whom he hopes will consider being a guest on 2VP in the future. Games he played, demos he experienced, and other video game related items he saw include: “PixelJunk Eden 2,” “PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe,” “A Corgi’s Cozy Hike,” the VArmchair, “Castle Doombad,” the Pokémon card game, the VR game “Journey to Foundation,”

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Episode 88 - Ben at PAX West Day 1

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/09/16

Ben is back from Seattle and incredibly excited to talk about it! On day one he met Becky, Ty, David, Haylee, Rob, and Brandon… all of whom he hope will consider being a guest on 2VP in the future. Games he played or saw demos of include: “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,” “Wild Country,” “Cuisineer,” “Sail Forth,” “World of Horror,” and “Demonschool.” Of course it wouldn’t be Two Vague without diversions. Ben talks about his college PC, cooking in games, the origin of yacht rock, Junji Ito, and

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01:12:49

Episode 87 - Control

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/09/01

It may not seem like it at first, but Andrew and Ben are absolutely in this week’s word. They start out with what Andrew has been doing, and then Ben is a voyeur on Andrew’s flavored crisps adventure. First thoughts on the word include a life lesson, a pop singer’s breakout album, a trilogy of books by Jeff VanderMeer, and controlling the weather. On the subject of video games, the hosts discuss Starcraft, tower defense games, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, the Atari 2600 joystick, and 3 games by

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01:03:23

Episode 86 - Gratitude

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Madison and Ben are excited to get philosophical with this week’s word which has a simple definition but a uniquely nuanced meaning, but first… what’s new with the hosts? Madison is reading American Dirt and Ben is playing Tango Gameworks’ “Ghostwire: Tokyo.” They take turns reflecting on what they are grateful for: experiences, trips, connections, books, and more. Before closing out the show, Madison teaches Ben about the “five love languages.” 00:00:21 - Tattoos, leg sleeves, cummerbunds,

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Episode 85 - Italy (part 2)

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Continuing the conversation about Italy… sort of… Andrew and Ben discuss Pringles flavors from around the world . Ben adds a little bit of trivia about their brand mascot before the conversation switches to video games. Street Fighter 6 has introduced a new character from Italy named Marisa (secretly Ben’s new waifu)! As promised in the airplane episode, Ben reluctantly played Assassin’s Creed 2 which he describes as a “game out of time,” and he shares his thoughts from his first 10 (and only)

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Episode 84 - Italy (part 1)

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Andrew from Partly Robot Industries ( https://partlyrobot.com/ ) joins Ben this week to share his vacationing experiences with his family in Italy! After Ben delivers the obligatory definition along with a side of geographic facts, they dive right in to the storytelling festivities. Andrew talks about the interesting history of Vatican City, his experience driving a Fiat 500L, staying at a farmhouse in Tuscany, a feast catered by a gaggle of nonne, and literally being “star crossed” the morning

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01:03:45

Episode 83 - Experience

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/07/30

This week Ben and Norah contemplate the questions “are you… or have you ever been…,” but first they talk about what they have been up to. Surprising nobody, Norah has been watching plays and Ben has been (GASP!) playing his PS5. After the definition ceremonies they discover that they each have very different first thoughts, but they both agree that experience can be vastly different for an individual. They take a detour through the philosophical before moving on to games. Finally, Ben talks

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01:09:16

Episode 82 - Airplane!

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/07/14

This week Ben is joined by Andrew from Partly Robot Industries for an appropriately timely conversation about a vehicular method for domestic and international travel… with OR without the exclamation point! Andrew’s going to Italy (and on a side quest or two), so Ben wants to assist in his mental preparation and support him in any way he can. What’s the best way to prepare for the perils of air travel… is the answer watch airplane themed movies? Who’s to say? The hosts discuss the movies they

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01:07:58

Episode 81 - Loop

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/07/02

Norah joins Ben this week for a discussion about recursion, and speaking of… Happy Second Anniversary to us! Norah has just seen another loud musical, and Ben is champing at the bit to talk about the game he’s been playing lately. They start their circuitous loop with some Canadian music industry trivia, a correction for the dystopia episode, the definition, and unintentionally making fun of the Scottish. More loop centric topics include… making jewelry, an area of downtown Chicago, digital

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01:13:36

Episode 80 - Childhood

The Two Vague Podcast ·

2023/06/17

In this storytelling-heavy episode, Madison joins Ben to reminisce about the days of their youth. The hosts compare their experiences as children and reflect upon how these events have impacted their lives. Ben and Madison grew up in very different households, yet they share some common personality traits… aside from being “birthday twins!” Madison has minimal experience and interest in video games, but she still has thought provoking questions for Ben about how his hobby shaped him as a person

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