this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! Listen to our discussion now on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts! Out now is our Chicory: A Colorful Tale discussion episode with Josh Boykin of Intelligame! Please check out his work on Twitch (where you'll find links to his website, Discord, and other social channels!) In today's episode, we explore what it means to pursue a craft, what happens when that craft turns from hobby to obligation, and the role community can...
19 days ago • 2 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! Listen to our latest episode, out now! This week, we're doing our kick-off for Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and introducing the wonderful Josh (of Intelligame). Please check out his work on Twitch (where you'll find links to his website, Discord, and other social channels!) I remember Josh playing Chicory: A Colorful Tale years ago and immediately knew I wanted to chat with him about this game once we were playing it for Geeks &...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
this week's brew 🎧Deep diving Kentucky Route Zero Listen to the latest discussion, out now on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts! Katie and I had an absolute blast talking about Kentucky Route Zero -- it honestly felt like a slumber party, chock full of giggles, jaw-dropping realizations, and shared stories. I hope you have fun listening to it as much as we had recording. We begin with how KRZ draws from the tradition of the katabasis: stories that take you through an underworld...
3 months ago • 5 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! This month, we're joined by Katie to talk about Kentucky Route Zero! Before I hop into the usual newsletter musings ~ I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your patience and flexibility. The end of January and this first half of February has been a particularly challenging one, with the loss of a friend and then of my dear cat, Rosie (who many of you have seen over the last years on videos, streams, and even in this...
3 months ago • 6 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! The Pastry Case: Our grab-bag of news + media we're engaging with outside of our game of the month. Introducing Chris! Every month, we're joined with another voice from the industry, and this January, we've got the incredible Chris (they/them) of Honest Indies adding their insights to the games to keep an eye on for 2026 as well as their reflections on Gas Station Story. (Some of our) Most Anticipated Games of 2026: We talk through...
4 months ago • 6 min read
this week's brew 🎧☕what we discussed in this week's episode! We’re playing Final Fantasy X this December! Check out the playthrough guide here.📅Mark your calendars for December 20th at 3 pm PT for the final hangout of 2025! In today's podcast ~ Dave Jackson, host of Tales from the Backlog, returns to share his thoughts on the second half of Final Fantasy X! The Pastry Case: Our grab-bag of news + media we're engaging with outside of our game of the month: 2026 Geeks & Grounds Selections are...
5 months ago • 3 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! The Pastry Case: Our grab-bag of news + media we're engaging with outside of our game of the month. 2026 Geeks & Grounds Game Voting has closed! I'll be tallying up the scores and prepping initial materials for us to kick off next year. Games to be revealed by Dec 16th! (aligning with the Steam Winter Sale so you can snag the ones you're excited to play - hopefully - at a nice discount) GOTY Lists are solidifying. Both Dave and I...
5 months ago • 4 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! This week, we discuss the first half of a favorite fish out of water tale: Final Fantasy X! In today's podcast ~ Dave Jackson, host of Tales from the Backlog, returns to share his thoughts on the first half of Final Fantasy X! The Pastry Case: Our grab-bag of news + media we're engaging with outside of our game of the month: 2026 Geeks & Grounds Game VOTING begins today! Cast your ballots to help decide some of the games we'll play...
6 months ago • 2 min read
this week's brew 🎧what we discussed in this week's episode! L to R: Constance, Goodnight Universe, Winter Burrow, Gigasword In today's podcast ~ Introducing Dave Jackson, host of Tales from the Backlog! He'll be our café discussion guest for the months of November and December. The Pastry Case: Our grab-bag of news + media we're engaging with outside of our game of the month: 2026 Geeks & Grounds Game Nominations begin today! Fill out the form by November 17th for your nomination to be...
6 months ago • 3 min read