Episode Appearances
Get Played · Apr 27, 2026
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
“Featured in post-episode advertisement for This Is Us retrospective podcast”
Tomodachi Life gameplay mechanics and character creation systemsSocial simulation game design and emergent narrative generationNintendo Switch hardware and software ecosystem
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Hey Riddle Riddle · Apr 10, 2026
Patreon Preview #370: Penguin Baseball Draft Season Three w/ Janet Varney & Casey Toney
“Promoted as host of Head Gum's That Was Us Now podcast about the TV series This Is Us”
Fictional sports league draftingMythical creature worldbuildingImprovisation comedy structure
View AnalysisHey Riddle Riddle · Apr 8, 2026
#403: Nobody's in Charge
“Co-host of This Is Us deep-dive podcast promoted at episode end”
Riddle solving and lateral thinking puzzlesImprov comedy scenes and character workChicago winter weather and frozen pipe repair
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Circle Round · Apr 7, 2026
Swift Fox and the Coyote Twins
“Co-star of This Is Us; voiced character in this episode”
Folklore and traditional storytellingCharacter development through narrativeCleverness and problem-solving
View AnalysisGet Played · Feb 23, 2026
Roguelite RPGs with Sam Richardson
“Co-host of That Was Us Now podcast; mentioned in outro segment promoting sister show”
Roguelike vs. Roguelite game design mechanics and definitionsProcedural generation in game level designMeta-progression and upgrade systems in roguelites
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Too Scary; Didn't Watch · Jan 21, 2026
FELIDAE
“Co-host of This Is Us podcast mentioned in post-roll ad”
Animated Horror CinemaGerman Film HistoryEugenics and Scientific Ethics
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