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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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All Episodes

01:59:35

Worlds within Worlds | Cocoon | Spoilercast & Discussion

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/11/07

What happens when you put one universe into another? That's what happens in Cocoon, the indie game we discuss (spoilers ahoy!) in this episode of Geeks & Grounds. 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 02:30 The Pastry Case: Devolver Digital Acquires System Era, Co-op Titles, Metacritic Scores, Slay the Princess, and more. 37:13 This Month's Brew: Cocoon Spoiler Discussion 01:13:49 Last housekeeping (remember to vote!) and see you next time! Show Notes:

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00:44:44

We all live in a marble | Cocoon | This Month's Brew |

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2023/11/01

Hear the buzz about the game we’re playing this November, along with the first in what may be a future Geeks & Grounds community tradition: voting on next year's titles! **Time Stamps** 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 03:50 Special November Event: Voting for Next Year’s Games! 11:01 The Pastry Case: Hozier, The Fall of House of Usher, and more. 29:34 This Month’s Brew: Cocoon **Pastry Case Links:** Hozier’s New Album: https://hozier.com/ The Fall of the House of Usher:

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01:59:35

Hall of the Mountain King | Bramble: The Mountain...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/10/25

The final section of Bramble: The Mountain King is a rough one with both highs and lows. Listen to find out what we love about this finale -- and how did we decided the game should be re-written! 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 06:22 The Pastry Case: What's an indie game and does it matter? Plus, Sufjan Stevens, Paramore, and Fourth Wing. 38:53 This Month's Brew: The final Bramble discussion, from the Swamp Witch to the End Credits. Spoilers galore! 01:58:12 See you next

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01:25:45

Light in the Darkness | Bramble: The Mountain King |...

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2023/10/17

The woods become a place of highs and lows, true beauty and horror for Olle in this week's discussion of Bramble: The Mountain the King. We discuss the second and third major bosses of the game, the Nacken and the Karraxuh, and the context of both. Want to join the club? Visit geeksandgrounds.com to sign up and receive the newsletter in your inboxes!

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01:21:01

Into the Woods & Reflecting on Folklore | Bramble:...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/10/10

This week, Joel and I ponder if memes are modern-day folklore, we share our love of Mineko's Night Market (despite some rough areas), and head into the woods for our first official discussion on Bramble! Gather your gnomes, keep an eye out for trolls, and enjoy! Visit GeeksAndGrounds.com to sign-up for the weekly newsletter and join the community!

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00:55:58

Play a horror game based on Norse Folklore | Bramble:...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/10/03

This month, we're delving into a ~horror~ game, while exploring the folklore that inspired it! It's time to announce our October brew for Geeks & Grounds! #indiegame #horrorgaming #bramblethemountainking Content Notes & Warnings: Throughout the game, you will meet and defeat monsters in the form of bosses. These scenes will be violent and bloody. Some of the monsters may have human traits, but all are monsters/creatures in Nordic folklore. In addition, you will be able to see dead

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01:40:22

The Cosmic Wheel Turns | The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/09/26

Our finale and full spoilercast of The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! Jenny and Joel share what each of their endings entailed and their final feelings about the game. They also talk fun recent events like Portland Snackfest and the continuing allure of playing Baldur's Gate 3! 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 02:11 The Pastry Case: Baldur's Gate 3, Fae Farm, Snackfest, Unity Updates, and More! 24:48 The Monthly Brew: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood - Chapters 5, 6, and 7! Full spoilercast

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00:52:47

To Build or Burn Bridges | The Cosmic Wheel...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/09/19

Jenny and Joel discuss Chapter 4 of The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! In addition to honing in on the platforms of each witch in the coven, we also take time to share our feelings on pumpkin spice and enjoy the fact that we may be One Piece stans now?! #geeksandgrounds #thecosmicwheelsisterhood #indiegame 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 04:27 The Pastry Case: Are we One Piece stans now?! Also, Unity bringing devs together... in their dislike of Unity. 16:38 This Month's Brew: Chapter 4 Discussion

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00:52:47

The Impact of Solitude | The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/09/12

Introducing our new *weekly* format, Jenny and Joel dive into the first three chapters of The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, and hone in on their mechanical impressions as well as the focus on solitude in the first section of the game. "The Pastry Case" -- the new catch-all segment -- is also introduced!

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00:35:07

Shape Destiny with Tarot | The Cosmic Wheel...

Geeks & Grounds ·

2023/08/29

Ready to shape destiny? And is it REALLY destiny if you're the one doing the shaping? We're going to dive into these questions and more in this month's brew for Geeks & Grounds - The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (by Deconstructeam and Devolver Digital). In this intro episode, Joel and Jenny talk initial reactions, what they're excited to discuss, and the start of a small shift to the podcast format!

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01:27:08

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

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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...

Geeks & Grounds ·

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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