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Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games

Ken Gagne of Gamebitswww.polygamer.net
A podcast of equality and diversity in gaming
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Episodes

Polygamer #68: Katie Hallahan of Phoenix Online Studios

An audio podcast interview Katie Hallahan, whose studio created the King's Quest fan game The Silver Lining. She also covers The Walking Dead for 411mania! The post Polygamer #68: Katie Hallahan of Phoenix Online Studios first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jul 12, 20171 hr 2 min

Polygamer #67: Freelance writer Sarah LeBoeuf

Sarah LeBoeuf reports from E3 about the Nintendo Switch and how the AFK Room by Take This made the event that much more tolerable. Also: Breath of the Wild. The post Polygamer #67: Freelance writer Sarah LeBoeuf first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jun 28, 20171 hr 3 min

Side Quest #2: Wonder Woman with Sabriel Mastin

Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine is a successful film for DC, director Patty Jenkins, and feminists everywhere. Sabriel Mastin and I review. The post Side Quest #2: Wonder Woman with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jun 07, 201759 min

Polygamer #66: Charles Babbage Institute on historical diversity & representation

The Charles Babbage Institute at the University of Minnesota is an archive and research center dedicated to preserving the history of information technology. Instead of physical hardware and software, the CBI preserves the culture and stories of the IT industry, as told by both those who created it and those whom it impacted. Its extensive collection […] The post Polygamer #66: Charles Babbage Institute on historical diversity & representation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equal...

May 24, 20171 hr 20 min

Polygamer #65: MIT’s Prof. Kishonna Gray on justice studies

Prof. Kishonna Gray teaches in MIT's Comparative Media Studies/Writing, coming from Eastern Kentucky University, where she founded the Critical Gaming Lab. The post Polygamer #65: MIT’s Prof. Kishonna Gray on justice studies first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

May 10, 201752 min

Polygamer #64: Dr. Noah J. Springer on reddit & GamerGate

Dr. Noah J. Springer wrote his Ph.D. dissertation about how the online communities of reddit empowered GamerGate through the Kotaku In Action (KIA) subreddit. The post Polygamer #64: Dr. Noah J. Springer on reddit & GamerGate first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Apr 26, 20171 hr 13 min

Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017

Ken Gagne, Susan Arendt, Alexander Sliwinski & Jonathan Holmes give advice for being a better writer in the video games industry in this PAX East 2017 panel. The post Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Apr 12, 20171 hr 3 min

Polygamer #62: Sabriel Mastin of Overwatch & Overbuff

A podcast interview with Sabriel Mastin, head of social media and support for Overbuff, a stats-tracking company for Blizzard's first-person shooter, Overwatch. The post Polygamer #62: Sabriel Mastin of Overwatch & Overbuff first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Mar 15, 201756 min

Polygamer #61: Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid

A podcast interview with Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid, Nintendo Force, and A Profound Waste of Time about voice acting, journalism, and PewDiePie. The post Polygamer #61: Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Mar 01, 20171 hr 8 min

Polygamer #60: Speedrunner Kungfufruitcup

A podcast interview with Kungfufruitcup, a Twitch streamer and speedrunner who recently attended the Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) marathon. The post Polygamer #60: Speedrunner Kungfufruitcup first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Feb 15, 20171 hr 3 min

Polygamer #59: Video game culture photographer EMiSpicer

EMiSpicer is a video game culture photographer who travels the world capturing gaming events and moments. From GaymerX in New York and California to Fantastic Arcade in Texas and Blip Festival in Japan, EMiSpicer has documented conventions, conferences, festivals, and competitions with her artistic photography. When not moving, she’s at home as the social media […] The post Polygamer #59: Video game culture photographer EMiSpicer first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversit...

Jan 25, 20171 hr 9 min

Polygamer #58: Matt Baume of Playing With Pride

An interview with Matt Baume of the book Defining Marriage and podcast Sewers of Paris about his and James Morris' video project, Playing With Pride. The post Polygamer #58: Matt Baume of Playing With Pride first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jan 11, 20171 hr 2 min

Polygamer #57: Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games

A podcast interview with Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games about point-and-click adventure games and crowdfunding Lorna Bains on Indiegogo. The post Polygamer #57: Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Dec 14, 20161 hr 17 min

Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East

Podcast alumni Ken Gagne, Matt Conn, Khadeja Merenkov, and Francesca Carletto-Leon reunite to share their inspiration for pursuing diversity in gaming. The post Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Nov 23, 20161 hr 7 min

Polygamer #55: Twitch streamer SeriouslyClara

A podcast interview with SeriouslyClara, a Twitch content creator and livestreamer of indie games who promotes mental health awareness and body positivity. The post Polygamer #55: Twitch streamer SeriouslyClara first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Nov 09, 20161 hr 2 min

Polygamer #54: Amy Allison of WIGI on Girl Scout patches

A podcast interview with Amy Allison of Women in Games International about the Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles' new video game patch. The post Polygamer #54: Amy Allison of WIGI on Girl Scout patches first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Oct 26, 201650 min

Polygamer #53: Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios

Ian Danskin is a freelance animator, writer, video editor, and visual essayist. His YouTube channel, Innuendo Studios, hosts a dozen videos analyzing aspects of gaming culture and media, including how fame manifests itself in the gaming industry, using Phil Fish of Fez as a case study; the evolution and manifestations of Sonic the Hedgehog; and how GamerGate […] The post Polygamer #53: Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming &...

Oct 12, 20161 hr 15 min

Polygamer #52: Assassin’s Creed voice actor Tristan D. Lalla

A podcast interview with Tristan D. Lalla, the voice actor of Adéwale in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, about speech disorders, motion capture, and representation. The post Polygamer #52: Assassin’s Creed voice actor Tristan D. Lalla first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Sep 28, 201657 min

Polygamer #51: Ben Chicka of TheoNerd

An interview with theologian Ben Chicka of the TheoNerd podcast about theology, philosophy, and empathy in video games. The post Polygamer #51: Ben Chicka of TheoNerd first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Sep 14, 20161 hr 10 min

Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation

A podcast interview with Chris Klimas, creator of Twine and co-founder of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation, about IF, text adventures, and more. The post Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Aug 24, 20161 hr 9 min

Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO

A podcast interview with Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO, Twitter, telecommuting, Macworld, and roller derby. The post Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Aug 10, 20161 hr 25 min

Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin

Ken Gagne & Sabriel Mastin review the movie Star Trek Beyond (2016), from Krall as a villain to the references to Enterprise. The post Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Aug 03, 20161 hr 3 min

Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation

In this audio podcast interview, Professor Gillian Smith of Northeastern University discusses diversity in procedurally generated content in video games. The post Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jul 27, 201655 min

Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games

Mike Robles of Take This, formerly of Microsoft, Lone Shark Games & Wizards of the Coast, discusses interviewing Stan Lee, the EVO fighting tournament and more. The post Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jul 13, 201659 min

Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition

A podcast interview with Tatjana Vejnovic, editor at The Koalition, about writing in the games industry, working at GameStop & living with social anxiety. The post Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jun 22, 20161 hr 30 min

Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?

"You're a Games Journalist! Now What?", a panel by Ken Gagne at PAX East 2016 and featuring Susan Arendt, Samit Sarkar, Alexa Ray Corriea, and Holly Green. The post Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What? first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Jun 08, 201659 min

Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

An audio podcast interview with Stephen Duetzmann, editor-in-chief of website Engaged Family Gaming, about gaming, children, families, and parenting. The post Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

May 25, 20161 hr 32 min

Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College

A podcast with Jordan Pailthorpe and Johnny Richardson about promoting civic engagement through the Engagement Lab at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. The post Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

May 11, 201651 min

Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society

Tifa Robles is the founder of the Lady Planeswalkers Society, which aims to create welcoming, friendly environments for women to learn Magic: The Gathering. The post Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Apr 27, 20161 hr 10 min

Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation

Adelle Lin joins the Polygamer podcast to discuss the Code Liberation Foundation, which offers free game programming workshops to women in New York City. The post Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games .

Apr 13, 201647 min
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