We've got Weekend Confirmed alum and voice over actor Jeff Mattas on the show this week! We delve into all things Jeff, from his humble beginnings to his voice-over work on the upcoming title Narcosis! In the news this week: Amazon's Prime-only products now include some…video games? Also: Nintendo NX! Reef previews the Mirror's Edge beta! ESL bans YouPorn's Esports team because they're prudes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2016•1 hr 54 min
We dig into changes to The Division in its latest and most significant patch yet and discuss how exploits might be ruining some of the most important features of the game. Rounding out the show, we talk about favorite incidental dialogue and hidden gems that have come to light in a classic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 15 min
This week, we’re lucky to have Polygon co-founder and current The Verge senior editor Chris Plante in the house! Not only do we talk about his current work at the Verge and his time at Polygon, but we also delve deeper into his beginnings as a writer. Did you know that Chris is a pro wrestling savant? We then break down our impressions on new games Miitomoand Quantum Break. We also get some surprising revelations when we talk about Sony's new controller for a disabled gamer. Learn more about you...
Apr 12, 2016•1 hr 55 min
Last week, you got to hear some of the awesome discussions we had during GDC and C2E2 2016. This week, we wax poetic about all the people we met, the games we played, and the fun we had. We also talk about the price of Playstation VR and Xbox/Sony cross platform possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 31 min
This week we bring you a very special show. All three members of the crew are on location: Kahlief & Shareef are hanging out in lovely San Francisco at GDC, while Cicero is out in the wilds of C2E2 in Chicago. Get ready for lots of awesome conversations this week with developers, comic artists, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2016•2 hr
It's always important to us to bring you the biggest and brightest names in the gaming space. We want to talk to them about the games they're making and how the industry has affected us all in unique ways. We only have a finite amount of time to edutain every week, so something usually has to go. Most of the time we spend more time talking about gaming news than the actual games themselves. Well, not this week! This week Kah, Cee, and Reef do nothing but talk about the games that they're playing...
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 46 min
We come back this week with a monster show featuring two of the minds behind the hit games *Little Big Planet* and *Tearaway*. Media Molecule Co-Founders/Technical Directors, Alex Evans & David Smith hang with us in Brookago to discuss how game development has changed over their 10 years in the industry. What it takes to make games that balance tech and whimsy. Finally, we try to break down the limitless aspects of their upcoming game *Dreams* and get some exclusive info in the process. Lear...
Feb 16, 2016•2 hr
The first new episode of the new year is a special one! We welcome the great developers from Brooklyn Gamery and get to talk about their upcoming Game Developers Of Color Expo! They go over the challenges of starting an expo as well as how the this fantastic studio came into existence. We then move into news, where we talk about our gaming resolutions, as well as what we expect in the world of virtual reality. We talk about Spawn4Good2, taking place on MLK weekend. Plus: Lady Gaga and Intel team...
Jan 12, 2016•1 hr 35 min
The new year is upon us, and it only felt right for us to get a bit introspective. On this very special episode, Kah & Cee take a look back on the amazing year that was 2015 in Brookago. We compiled some of the most poignant, thought provoking, and absolutely hilarious moments from our shows and present them to you. Whether you're a lifelong Brookagoan, freshly moved-in tenant, or just taking in the sights, this episode is a perfect example of what makes Spawn On Me unique and exceptional! L...
Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 31 min
This week Kahlief, Cicero and Shareef welcome writer Jason Fagone to Brookago to talk about his amazing New York Times Magazine piece about how a lone cop took down a serial swatter. During this super light news week we also chat about the success of Geoff Keighley's Game Awards and Peter Moore taking control of EA's new Esports divsion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2015•1 hr 22 min
We have a very special show for you this week. Kahlief has come back with some very cool interviews with from developers of his favorite games of Playstation Experience 2015. He chats with devlopers on Metrico+, Tricky Towers, GNOG and...Destiny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2015•44 min
This week we pull in some heavy hitters on the podcasting front to help Kahlief host without Cicero. Andrew Alliance of The Show Radio and Milton Hexadecimal of the Slovenly Gamer podcasts join special guest host Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio to talk about how and why they got into podcasting and what they've been playing. We all dig do our best Stubnostification on what might be revealed during the Game Awards and get into Playstation's want to move remote play onto your PC and Mac. Learn more...
Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 42 min
This week we're joined with half of the amazing crew of the Justice Points podcast. AppleCiderMage hangs with us to talk about their show. We hit gaming through the lens of intersectional feminism and the SXSW harrasment panel debacle. PewDiePie talks Youtube Red and Batman: Arkham Knight is still broken on PC. Check out this awesome episode and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2015•1 hr 47 min
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Oct 27, 2015•1 hr 10 min
It's a spooky, scary time of the year in Brookago! So it's a no better time to bring back our newest minister, Adam Sessler! Adam has so many great things going on, and we get right into to it. Between his new movie Lumberjack Man and his excitement about the kickstarter/upcoming video game, Friday the 13th, The Sess is everywhere! What would a show with Adam, Kahlief, Cicero and Shareef be if there wasn't a ridiculous amount of hilarity? Enjoy episode 82 of the Spawn On Me Podcast! Learn more a...
Oct 20, 2015•2 hr 34 min
Brookago goes international this week with an exclusive interview with the head of Kiro'o games, Madiba Olivier, and We talk about Kiro'o's upcoming game Aurion, The Legacy of Kori-Odan! All this globe trotting wouldn't be possible without our Minister of No-Finance, Shareef Jackson, so we bring him in to talk about whether Phil Spencer has waved the white flag on the console war, what it's like to fight on Hoth, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2015•1 hr 43 min
We celebrate episode 80 by telling stories about the greatest number 80 of all time, Jerry Rice! Then we get serious by talking about who visited the UN and how cyber bullying can be properly policed. We break into what games we're playing and why you don't want to still be on a legacy console. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2015•1 hr 58 min
It’s football time in Brookago, so we brought in Madden NFL producer and Brookago resident Ben Haumiller! We delve deep into this year’s title and what additions mean beyond the bullet points. Ben sheds light about some of the history of the game and what it means for him to be a producer (SPOILER ALERT: He doesn’t know)! Wisdom is imparted, laughter is shared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2015•2 hr 14 min
It’s our 75th episode and we bring in yet another gaming scholar in the form of Livio Del La Cruz! Along with Shareef Jackson, we discuss Livio’s piece on the relevancy of the entire GamerGate movement now that it’s reached 1 year old. Is GamerGate officially a movement, or is it just a mess of people yelling loudly? Plus #Stubnostications are proven to be correct, yet again! All this and more, in this 12 karat diamond sized episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2015•2 hr 15 min
Cicero is riding solo this week but he welcomes Geeked.FM network head Matt Lancaster and one of his co-hosts from The Chromatic Life, Javier Payano! We talk origin stories and what's good to eat. We breakdown what's wrong with Nintendo firing an employee and why you NEVER want to work for Konami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2015•1 hr 47 min
Shareef Jackson comes along to help us welcome in Akira Thompson, creator of the powerful gaming experience &maybetheywon'tkillyou. What does this game mean and what kind of impact can it have on gaming at large? Shareef talks AlterConf Chicago and we breakdown Gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2015•2 hr 13 min
Episode 72 breaks down some of the games Kahlief and Cicero have been playing (Arkham Knight, Rocket Leaugue, and more). We discuss what might be NBA2K16's best new feature, Playstation Plus taking a page from Steam, and HitBoxTV giving more streamers the chance to make some money. Lastly, we ask Brookago what they would like to see from the next #Spawn4Good and talk about possible new directions with our social good platform. Brookago Stand Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 28 min
One of the reasons you tune in is because you realize that Spawn On Me is not your typical gaming podcast and this week's show typifies that! Kahlief and Cicero welcome Colin Moriarty, former IGN editor and co-founder of the mega sucessful Kinda Funny and Kinda Funny Games, to Brookago. We talk Long Island, the Islanders, Hip-Hop, and you know with two Republicans on the show you're gonna get a good dose of politics! Somehow even with all of that going the guys find time to talk gaming. Check it...
Jul 28, 2015•2 hr 17 min
Kahlief departs Brookago for E3 and leaves Cicero to hang with Shareef Jackson. Together, they invite fellow SysAdmin and RPG maker Quinn Murphy! We talk about Shareef's brand new article on Offworld, as well as the hornet's nest that Quinn kicked up with his storified twitter rant! We also talk new Oculus news and...does Nintendo have a new system seller on their hands?! Plus...will you ever see two black Unix Admins in the same place at the same time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Jun 16, 2015•2 hr 4 min
The Electronic Entertainment Expo is coming, so Brookago gets an extra helping of guests. Not only is the Minister of No-Finance, Shareef Jackson in the building...not only is GamerTag Radio's Parris Lilly in the building...but we also welcome TheKoalition.com and The Throwdown's Charles Singletary, Jr. to Brookago! We spell out what you can expect from all of the big press conferences from next week's big video game extravaganza, plus we tell you where you should be spending your time while you...
Jun 09, 2015•2 hr 4 min
In this episode, we hang out with Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm and Dr. Kishonna Leah Gray to talk about how they've mixed and combined gaming into their academic disciplines. How can the students of the present and future can use videogames to broaden their college experience, and where we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2015•1 hr 59 min
Cicero and Kahlief are keeping the podcasting love going this week with guest Aaron B. of the podcast [GameEnthus](http://www.gameenthus.com/). Aaron tells us his origin story, and we have knock-down, drag-out brawl over who will win the VR war. We also dig a little deeper into the Baltimore discussion and chat about the Steam store pulling down the vile & homophobic game "Kill the F****t" and more. (TW):Homophobia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2015•2 hr 1 min
Brookago hosts our first-ever ESN crossover event! We welcome Anna Tarkov & Jessica Dennis of the absolutely delightful Unconsoleable podcast! We talk about how their show started and why they chose their niche. Plus, we talk about...our worst Christmas gifts? All bets are off in this episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2015•1 hr 53 min
We bring up our trusty designated hitter Shareef Jackson to take over co-hosting duties while Cicero is away this week. We're joined by the awesomeness that is Mike Bithell, creator of Thomas Was Alone and speak to him about his new gorgeous stealth game Volume. We chat about design, his GDC talks and finding the balance between challenge and fun. We also round out the show with discussions around Nintendo's latest moves, What we've been playing, Onlive's aquisition by Sony and we finish up with...
Apr 07, 2015•1 hr 57 min
The guys talk about the impending release of MLB 15: The Show. Plus so much more! Also, Nino becomes Brookago's newest cabinet member. What is his title? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2015•1 hr 57 min
