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- Advice
- Amanda McLoughlin
- Amanda Silberling
- Andy Farrant
- Anime Sickos
- Ben Hanson
- Bijan Stephen
- Brandon Grugle
- Bria Davis
- Brian Flaherty
- Caldwell Tanner
- Carlos Maza
- Casey Toney
- Claire Aubin
- Drak
- Guest Spot
- Jacob Geller
- Janet Garcia
- Jasper Cartwright
- Jeffrey Cranor
- Jenn de la Vega
- Jenna Stoeber
- Jeremy Cobb
- Josh Rubino
- Julia Schifini
- Lauren Shippen
- live
- Luke Westaway
- Matthew Marquez
- merritt k
- Mike Rugnetta
- Mischa Stanton
- Moiya McTier
- Paul Foxcroft
- Replay
- Taylor Moore
- trailer
- What's Your Favorite Pokemon
- Workers Rights
For Once and For All, How Do I Get Into Video Games? with Mischa Stanton and Jasper Cartwright
Our editor Mischa found a Podcaster Stone, so they’re evolving into a guest this episode! They’re joining Eric & Jasper as they advise all the n00bs (appreciative) out there how to get into games, break down the Open Gaming License drama, and rename the Magic cards that should sound cooler.
My CEO Challenged Me to Eat Bugs! with Amanda McLoughlin
The Replay is on the main feed! Eric & Amanda replay and reply to advice columnists to give good advice on games-related questions. This episode, we’re addressing whether eating bugs on a dare is good for your job, if you gotta tell your mates that you’re going to flub a kick, and if it is a nice thing to pay for lunch with a famous sportsman.
Is There a Crab in This Game? With Jasper Cartwright
Whether you call this a hat trick, a turkey, or a triple kill, this is three straight episodes with new permanent guest Jasper Cartwright! Eric & Jasper dive into the questions and advise you on worldbuilding in a oneshot, teaching ancient boardgames at a medieval recreation, and how to best determine if a game has a crab in it.
Cyndaquil Is Jasper Cartwright’s Favorite Pokemon
What’s Your Favorite Pokemon and then I Say Something Nice About You is back, Poketrainers! New Permanent Guest of G&F Jasper Cartwright shares his love for #155, Cyndaquil. We talk about honey badgers, how British is the Galar region, and feeling the belle of the ball.
Should Pokémon Types Work In D&D? With Jasper Cartwright
Games and Feelings is weekly, gamers! Let’s welcome new Permanent Guest Jasper Cartwright as we answer your questions about DMs allowing Pokemon-style super-effective-ness, coming to a fraught game after all the drama is over, and settling a sports debate with your girlfriend’s dad.
What The Hell Is Hasbro Doing With D&D and MtG? With Amanda McLoughlin
Most states in the US have a minimum working age of 16, so you gotta start considering what companies are doing with that labor. A great example of a company we should consider is Wizards of the Coast, how they’re further monetizing the games they make, and the financial documents where they’re showing their entire profit-driven face. Former financial worker and only person who still has a soul and knows how to read these documents Amanda McLoughlin joins us for our first official episode of Games and Feelings and Workers Rights.
Games Advice LIVE at PAX Unplugged With Jeremy Cobb and Amanda Silberling
If you somehow got the chance to play a 15-letter word in Scrabble, quizzifications would be your highest-earning option. This episode is high-earning, too: injecting pure serotonin into my brain from performing live in front of people for the FIRST TIME on Games and Feelings. Enjoy advice from Jeremy Cobb and Amanda Silberling, live from the Crab God Theatre at PAX Unplugged 2022!
What’s Your Favorite Pokemon? And Then I Say Something Nice About You
Today is Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Day, so I’m taking the occasion to do something Pokemon-themed and introduce a lot of you to a precursor of G&F that I am very proud of: What’s Your Favorite Pokemon and then I Say Something Nice About You, or WYFPATISSNAY, for short. Let me know if you like it, there could be more on the horizon in 2023!
How Do I Write a Murder Mystery for a 13th Birthday Party? with Julia Schifini and Brandon Grugle
There are a number of Pokémon that evolve at level 14: Cyndaquil, Chimchar, Starly, Pikipek, Seedot and Lotad! You’re evolving here by listening to Julia Schifini, Brandon Grugle and Eric giving you advice. And this is an Oops! All Teenagers episode, where we do it for the children.
How Do I Overcome My Fear of European Beer Pong? with Mike Rugnetta and Bijan Stephen
The 12th world of Mario64 is Tall, Tall Mountain, and this is the 12th episode of Games and Feelings. Don’t worry about a monkey stealing your hat, but you should worry (and by worry I mean, get excited) about this extra-chunky episode with Mike Rugnetta, Bijan Stephen, and Eric!
How Do You Play a Party Game And Look Cool? with Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton
The number 11 is just 1 two times. Maybe it’s doing level 1 again as New Game+ or rolling a 2 on 2d6. Either it’s an incredibly rare outcome that the dice gods have blessed you with, or you’re returning to your roots with all the experience your life can give you. Either way, you’re in a good place, so you’re ready to receive advice from Eric, Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton!
How Do I Fall Back In Love With Games? with Jeffrey Cranor and Julia Schifini
When you’re recommending a game, 10 is the highest number you can give it. 10 means it is a masterpiece. We’re talking Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring, The Last of Us Part 2, Celeste! Just like this episode, it is a 10… like episode ten, with advice from Eric, Jeffrey Cranor, and Julia Schifini!
Am I a Terrible Person for Lying While I’m DMing? with the Anime Sickos
There are nine levels of hell in the official D&D setting. That really feels like a ripoff of Dante, who was writing Christianity fan fic, who was ripping off the Torah. The point is, you can do whatever you want in your own TTRPG games and not feel like you’re copying anything. For more advice like this, listen to the episode where Eric and Tom & Joe of the Anime Sickos are just some guys who try to help.
Should I Have Two TVs in the Living Room for Gaming? with Jacob Geller and Amanda McLoughlin
At level eight, your proficiency bonus is +3, you’re up to 8 ki points, and you get an ability score improvement. I think you should put one point into Constitution and one point into Emotional Intelligence. But if you put all that into Dexterity, Jacob Geller, Amanda McLoughlin, and Question Keeper Eric are here to help.
What Shirt Says “I Like Games?” with merritt k and Lauren Shippen
If you’re at level six, you’re either at the end of the skill tree or ready to get destroyed by a wild Rattata. It can go either way, just like these complicated questions. Luckily, merritt k and Lauren Shippen can give great advice about shirt selection, how old twin-stick first person shooters are, and how to be nice to your friends.
Am I Big, Stupid, Garbage Baby for Playing on Easy? with Casey Toney and Brandon Grugle
Everyone knows that there was a shortage of PlayStation5s since each one comes with a rattle and blankie for you to suck on when you set a game to easy mode. Wait, a game console can’t judge you for being a human with things to do other than get good? Ahhh, that’s right! Good thing we have audio editors extraordinaire Casey Toney and Brandon Grugle to remind us and give us more good advice.
How Can You Be A Fun But Not Annoying D&D Player? with Jenn De La Vega and Julia Schifini
I know it’s only episode 4 and this isn’t an anime, but we’re doing our beach episode! We learn more about each other, throw a Frisbee into the surf, and nap under an umbrella. And look what we brought in the cooler: food master Jenn De La Vega and spooky podcaster Julia Schifini!
Do You Have a Game Rec for the Buddha? with Mischa Stanton & Matthew Marquez
Level three is the water level! We’re sorry that we made a water level, but the music slaps. Luckily audio editor extraordinaire Mischa Stanton and podcaster Matthew Marquez have the proper rhythm when pressing A so they can show you what to do.