In this special episode recorded during GenCon, Grey Dutton sits in with Andy and Keith as they reminisce about ye olden days of Interactive Literature (now known as LARPing).
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Episode 25: Name-Checked by Hitler!
Keith tells Andy about a fascinating new role-playing game he has an idea for, and Andy tells Keith about a new video in which Hitler rants about board games. Other topics include Sense 8, Continuum, Her, the Hugo awards, and the final episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Spoiler-y!
Episode 24: Annoying Noises
This week the topics Keith and Andy discuss include all the Usual Suspects: how troll sausage is made, the brain chemistry of vampires, the weaponization of zombies, the disappointment of recent media, and that annoying buzzing noise outside our windows.
Episode 23: Reboot!
Keith and Andy discuss the pros & cons of reboots. Other topics include Shakespeare, the Titanic, Batman Fluxx, and new games by other designers.
Episode 22: Fair Enough!
Andy and Keith recap their experiences at GenCon, with topics including Con Crud, Batman Fluxx, Phoenix playtesting, and the quality of panels at conventions. They also reveal the reason they both say “Fair Enough!” so frequently.
Episode 21: Memories of Magnet
Dave Bondi sits in with Andy & Keith as they reminisce about their days working together in the nineties at Magnet Interactive Studios, where projects included Icebreaker, Bluestar, and Plan 6.
Episode 20: Autograph Protocol
Andy and Keith talk a lot about conventions, including last week’s San Diego Comic-Con and next week’s GenCon. Topics include the way they each handle autograph requests.
Episode 19: Intentionally Vague
This week, Andy & Keith discuss various media topics while trying not to be too specific about spoilery details. Topics include Inside Out, The 100, Battlestar Galactica, the Terminator series, Sense 8, and Wayward Pines. They also talk about role-playing emotions in LARPs, and the Machine of Death.
Episode 18: Bring On The Bad Guys!
This week Keith & Andy spend a lot of time talking about villainy: What makes for a believable villain? They also talk about a lot of TV shows that feature villains, including Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Game of Thrones, The Tudors, Wayward Pines, Extant, Mad Men, Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Man in the High Castle.
Episode 17: The Raincoat Business
This week, Andy & Keith’s topics include Keith’s new puppy, Sensei Ping, the PARSEly game system, and dealing with players who don’t do what the GM is planning for them to do.