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- Brandon Grugle
- Bria Davis
- Brian Flaherty
- Caldwell Tanner
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- Jacob Geller
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- Jeremy Cobb
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Big Pokemon Questions with Dr. Moiya McTier
WYFPATISSNAY is back to ask the BIG QUESTIONS of Dr. Moiya McTier (Pale Blue Pod, Exolore, The Milky Way)! Pokemon is just a kids’ game, but how do the traditions, mythos, and Poke-powers relate to real-life humans? And, of course, I’m gonna say something nice about her AND tell her about her new favorite Pokemon.
Should My Brother Be More Chill When I Win? with Andy Farrant, Luke Westaway and Jasper Cartwright
A new podcast guest approaches! It’s Andy Farrant and Luke Westaway, from Mom Can’t Cook, Oxventure, and Outside Xbox and Outside Extra, respectively. They’re joining Eric and Jasper for our first four-player episode to answer questions about adult siblings needing to keep their cool when playing games, keeping characters from different D&D campaigns separate, and whether Eric’s choice for a videogame LEGO set is good or stupid.
I Set My Friend Up On a Date and She Drank Milk! with Amanda McLoughlin
Welcome back to The Replay where Eric & Amanda reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, we dive deep into two incredibly buckwild advice questions. They’re not about games, per se, but isn’t content creation a game of it’s own?
What Do I Do If My DM Disappears? with Carlos Maza
A new podcast guest approaches! It’s journalist and video producer Carlos Maza! He’s joining Eric to answer questions about playing in TTRPG to process and escape *gestures around* all this, feeling frustrated by your current campaign, and what to do when you can’t get in touch with your DM. You also don’t want to miss the line in Carlos’ Wikipedia page that absolutely roasts him.
2 Boys 2 Feelings with Jasper Cartwright
Vibes! Reconnecting! Tears of the Kingdom! It’s Year 2 of G&Feelings and Eric and Jasper are hanging out and doing a soft reset.
The Games Podcast News Report, Hosted by Amanda “Ralts” Silberling
It’s been one year since Games and Feelings burst onto the scene as the only games advice podcast and shaken the podcasting world to its core. We sit down with creator and question keeper Eric Silver to hear about this show’s meteoric rise to success and how games actually require having feelings.
What Surprised You About Running an Independent Video Game Outlet? with Ben Hanson
A new podcast guest approaches! It’s MinnMax’s Ben Hanson! He’s joining Eric to answer questions about what it’s like running an independent video game outlet in 2023, easier-to-control video games for adults, and single-player board games.
Mamoswine and Golurk Are Eric Silver’s Favorite Pokemon
In honor of Question Keeper Eric’s birthday, the tables are turned on him and he’s talking about his favorite Pokemon. Editor Mischa hosts as they talk about how Golurk fits into Arceus’ religion and where “bust on through with Mamoswine” comes from. And lots of folks say something nice about Eric.
Am I the Main Character at My Table? with Caldwell Tanner and Jasper Cartwright
A new podcast guest approaches! It’s the incredible artist and co-host of Not Another D&D Podcast Caldwell Tanner! He’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about making fanart of your own character, resetting a game you spent hundreds of hours on, and the fear of grabbing the spotlight too much while you’re playing a TTRPG.
Derek Jeter Doesn’t Like My Boyfriend! with Amanda McLoughlin
Welcome back to The Replay where Eric & Amanda reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, we have extended joke about longtime New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, and that’s the only time we’ll talk about a Yankee. Plus, we share our review of the Super Mario Bros. movie (good) and answer two questions about gamer wives (not so good situations).
Was This Character in a Tony Hawk Game? with Jasper Cartwright
Not all heroes wear capes, so maybe answering advice questions (in the words of Goldfinger) makes us a Superman? Ok, probably not, but Eric and Jasper had a lot of fun answering more advice questions, such as helping an introvert at a LARP and recommending the best Pokemon game to hop on with. And Eric surprises Jasper with a Game Within a Game about unlockable Tony Hawk characters.
Games and Feelings Live at PAX East with Jenna Stoeber and Merritt K
We’re live and in person at PAX East in Boston, MA! It turns out past and future guests Jenna Stoeber and Merritt K are real people because Eric saw them in real life! In front of a live audience, we talk about the games at PAX East that are giving us feelings and answer real questions from real people in real life. So grab your Master Chief plushie and get comfy as you enjoy this LIVE EPISODE!
Do I Need to Let Kids Win at Games? with Drak and Jasper Cartwright
A new podcast guest approaches! It’s British TTRPG streamer, writer, and AP production manager Drak! He’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about whether we should teach children the value of getting owned, if the new Sonic game is one of the best open-world games, and what modules are good for.
This Etiquette Guide Said I Shouldn’t Expect My Friends to Play My Games! with Amanda McLoughlin
Welcome back to The Replay where Eric & Amanda reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, we’re digging into The Cut’s 194 Modern Etiquette Rules for Life After COVID and how they apply to your gaming life.
Are Reality Shows Games Too? with Jasper Cartwright
We’re a real advice show because we didn’t answer any of your questions! But Eric and Jasper did spend the entire episode hashing out the balance of game and entertainment in reality competition shows. And honestly, it was great.
Munna Is Jenn De La Vega’s Favorite Pokemon
Multimedia-multi-hyphenate Jenn De La Vega is recording WYFPATISSNAY in person to tell us about the cuter dream-eating pokemon. We talk the soft reboot in Gen V, what is the proper way to carry a Munna, and not making every single thing you do into content.
Can You Tell the Difference Between Pathfinder and D&D? With Jenna Stoeber and Jasper Cartwright
We’ve unlocked a new podcast guest! It’s video essayist and very cool internet person Jenna Stoeber. She’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about bringing a new combat-focused epic TTRPG into your life, exploiting rules-as-written loopholes, and if a rhythm game should necessitate having rhythm.
I Am Expected to Pie My Boss in the Face! with Amanda McLoughlin
*Entourage Oh Yeah!* It’s another Replay episode, where we reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, everyone’s favorite husband-and-wife podcasting team addresses if not liking pranks makes you a boring person, if playing video games as a date is a trap, and how satisfying it would be to pie a bad manager in the face.
Should I Expose Myself to the Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known? With Jasper Cartwright
It’s coming homeeeee! And by “it” I mean “Jasper” and by “coming home,” I mean “talking about soccer.” Jasper lays out the case for relegation in all sports, Eric brings a deeply frustrating update to the Sports Story Saga, and we advise you on how mortifying but also important it is to tell people about your creative ideas.
Mightyena Is Bria Davis’s Favorite Pokemon
The rebooted WYFPATISSNAY train is rolling! Bria Davis, Community Director for Blaseball and Eric’s new friend, shares her love for #262, Mightyena. We talk about Pokemon who are just dogs, dark-type trainers are so emo, and why community management is so important in fandom.