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Episode 02: YoWorld Artist AMA! Sarah sits down with YoWorld Artists, Rick and Maja, to answer some of your burning questions about art in YoWorld. They also chat about YoWorld's 11th Anniversary, avatar quality, a recent "Easter Egg" in YoWorld, and much more! Get comfy, and have a listen!  Share your feedback on the forums! CLICK HERE

Episode 01: The Updated Update! Your new Community Manager, Sarah, sits down with Viking Josh and Viking Reggie to chat about what's new in YoWorld, the mysterious Content Team, followed by asking each other some hard hitting questions (with even more unusual answers!) Pull up a comfy chair and have a listen!  Share feedback on the forums HERE

Episode 28: No Title Needed Jess and David sit down to talk... You got it, YoWorld! Have a listen, as you'll want to know what this episode shares.  Click here to visit the Forums to share feedback! 

Episode 27: The One We Didn't Prepare For In this episode, Jess and David sit down to talk... You got it, YoWorld! They go back to this podcast's roots to answer player questions about Yo, food, and life. Strap in to listen - we'll have some fun! 

Episode 26: Introducing Maverick & Tristan!   It's another fun-filled episode as Jess and David are joined by our newest half of the Player Happiness team! Maverick and Tristan help to explain some recent works and answer lots of YoWorld questions. Get your ears ready and join us for some fun! Share feedback on the forums HERE

Episode 25: Flash! In our newest episode, Jess and David talk (very quickly!) about Magic Academy, upcoming features, how we fix things, and more. We also give you some more information about Flash and its future! Grab a snack and listen in. We'll have some fun!  Share feedback on the forums HERE

Episode 24: GDPR and Yo(u) David and Jess are back and ready to talk about all things GDPR! Listen as they discuss how they aren't lawyers, some upcoming theme and event plans, and so much more. We'll have a great time!  Share your feedback on the forums! CLICK HERE

Episode 23: The Return! In this special episode recorded in honor of YoWorld's 10th Anniversary, Jess sits down with Product Manager Cameron and new Community Manager David to bring the YoWorld Update back with a bang! YoWorld.com, HTML5, new events and more are discussed... Join us for a listen, won't you? 

Jess and Amanda sit down together to discuss last month's maintenance and share memories they've collected throughout the course of the year. Thanks for making 2017 wonderful, YoFans!

Jess and Amanda sit down together to discuss general YoWorld news. We also answer a few questions from YoFans! Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Jess and Amanda sit down with two more YoWorld PHEs - Viking Sarah and Viking Andrew! Be prepared for more laughter, tons of postcards and more! You asked, and they answered. Tune in to learn even more about the people dedicated to helping you in YoWorld! Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Jess and Amanda sit down with two YoWorld PHEs - Viking Adam and Viking Reggie!Be prepared for lots of laughter, pondering deep questions and more! You asked, and they answered. Tune in to learn more about the people dedicated to helping you in YoWorld! Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 18: YoFan Fridays Jess and Amanda are feelin' the love this episode as they introduce YoWorld's newest initiative! YoFan Fridays will highlight all the best things about YoFans, every week. They talk about our upcoming themes, Yo's "devland" and more. Tune in for some fun! Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 16: YoValues Part 3! This week, Jess and Amanda sit down to wrap up our 3 part mini-series all about YoValues. Part 1 can be found in Episode 2 ("Safe and Secure"), and Part 2 is in Episode 5 ("Community Engagement"). Our third YoValue is all about "User Generated Experiences". Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 16: Design Contests! This week, Jess and Amanda sit down with Viking Shane to pick his brain about Design Contests! We also delve into some player submitted questions related to the art in YoWorld. Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 15: Ask Amanda! Jess sits down with Amanda to ask her questions sent in by fans. Prepare yourselves for a lot of giggling - it's Amanda's first ever podcast recording.Share feedback on the forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 14: You Asked... Jess sits down with Cam and Robyn to answerall kinds of our most frequently asked questions! Strap in for an informative ride... Share feedback on the Forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 13: Terrific Trio Jess sits down with YoWorld's newest fearless duo: returning guest Cam and our newest producer Robyn to answer player questions, read some postcards, and talk about Yo. Part two of a mini-series introducing Vikings who are "new" to the YoWorld team. Recorded on May 2nd, 2017. Share feedback on the Forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 12: Enter Cam-Man! The YoWorld Update returns as Jess sits down with a returning guest: Cameron!  Part one of a mini-series introducing Vikings who are "new" to the YoWorld team. Recorded on April 11th, 2017. Share feedback on the Forums. CLICK HERE

Episode 11: Nostalgiacast!   In the spirit of celebrating Trevor's contributions to Yo before his last day on March 10th, he and Jess sit down to talk about some of his favourite moments, themes, items, and even a few behind-the-scenes laughs you might not have already heard about. Recorded on March 7th, 2017.   Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 10: The Yoscar Awards! Jess and Trevor put on their best entertainment show host personas to dish about this year's Yoscar awards. Viking team predictions and contest details abound, so grab some popcorn and listen in!Recorded on February 22nd, 2017   Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 9: Bug Fixes! (featuring Viking Nick)   Jess and Trevor rope in Viking Nick to talk about the bug fixing process and how it relates to our latest fix to YoWorld Pets! There's lots of information in this jam-packed "ball of polished gum," so get to listening! Recorded on February 7th, 2017. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 8: The Art Process!   From our team to your apartment, Jess and Trevor discuss the ins and the outs of the art process, and how you fit in. They talk about recent features, themes, and get ready for Valentine's Day to make its way into YoWorld! Recorded on January 25th, 2017. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!    

Episode 7: 2016 Wrap-up!   2017 is here! To help ring it in, Jess and Trevor sit down to reflect on features, themes, and other updates that happened in 2016. Listen in for some untold stories behind a few 2016 item releases. It's more fun than an interactive Petting Goat! Recorded on January 11th, 2017. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 6: Holiday Special!   Vikings Jess and Trevor are joined by a few guests to share stories of what it's like to work on YoWorld around the holidays. There's laughs, tears, and snowballs stuck to faces; so get some cocoa, settle in, and have a listen! Recorded on December 13th, 2016. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 5: Community Engagement!   It's Part 2 of the unofficial YoValue miniseries! Vikings Jess and Trevor dive into what Community Engagement means to us and how it helps shape the landscape of YoWorld. Grab some tissues, because things get a bit sappy. Recorded on November 30th, 2016. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 4: Design Contests!   Vikings Jess, Trevor, and special guest Shane go over everything you want to know about the Design Contest process, and what it's like putting YOUR designs into YoWorld!  Recorded on November 15th, 2016. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 3: Lag! Viking Jess and Viking Trevor have researched the first player-suggestion topic: Lag! They dig into what causes it, what makes it worse, and what can be done to help speed things up! Recorded on October 26th, 2016. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 2: Account Security! Viking Jess and Viking Trevor dig the first Topic of the Week: Account Security! Learn about the differences between hacking and social engineering, and how you can protect your account to be proactive! Recorded on October 12th, 2016. Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 1: Introductions! After your feedback and suggestions, the YoWorld Podcast has blossomed into a brand new, lunch-sized, informative bi-weekly show!  Check out the YoWorld Forums for more information by clicking here!

Episode 52: YMCA Updates! This week on the YoWorld Podcast, Jacob, Trevor, Jess, and Cameron take to the microphones to talk about brand new features and themes making their way into the game, as well as new improvements to the Companion App! Click here to check out the Forums and leave your questions!

Episode 51: It’s Fun to Play With the YMCA! This week on the YoWorld Podcast, Trevor and Jacob are joined by Viking Cameron to help celebrate and talk about the launch of the brand new YoWorld Mobile Companion App! We include lots of answers to your questions, and throw in a little bit of bad poetry. Leave your comments on the Forums HERE!

Episode 50: The Semicentennial! This week on the YoWorld Podcast, the gang turns 50! Join Jacob, Jess, Trevor, and special guests Gary and sound-guy Chris (The Sharer) as they celebrate the Semicentennial Anniversary of the YoWorld Podcast.  Leave us your comments and questions for the next episode by clicking here!

Episode 49: The One Before 50! This week on the YoWorld Podcast, Jacob, Jess, and Trevor are here to answer your Player Questions! There are quite a few we respond to this week, so we get the chance to spread some knowledge about potential features, themes, and things that you hope to see added to the game! Take our Podcast Feedback Survey HERE, and leave your comments on the Forums HERE!

Episode 48: The YoWorld Pencast! All aboard the “Hype Train!” Jacob, Jess, and Trevor sit down to tease some big updates making their way to the game, and answer your questions to help better know a Viking who is near and dear to our hearts: Jacob! Leave us your comments and questions for the next episode by clicking here!

Episode 47: Insert Sound Effect Here This week on the YoWorld Podcast, Jacob and Trevor sit down (but not still!) to talk about all the fun happenings in YoWorld. It's a high-energy episode filled with lots of information, lots of silliness, and all kinds of work for our poor sound guy.  Let's have a grand ol' time! Share your feedback on the forums HERE.

Episode 46: Let’s Taco ‘bout It! Do you know the difference between tacos and burritos? We think we do, and we get to learn a little bit more about the subject from Viking Andrew. Trevor and Jacob sit down to ask him some questions about how he helps players as one of YoWorld's Player Happiness Engineers. Share your feedback on the Forums by clicking here!

Episode 45: Player Question Potpourri! It’s Part 2 of Episode 45 this week, and we’ve got a Player-Questions-only episode! Jacob, Jess, and Trevor sit down to answer some YoWorld-related questions that you’ve been dying to ask, and somehow manage to avoid talking about food! Share your feedback on the Forums by clicking here!

Episode 45: I Don’t Want to Ruin a Microphone We’ve got a full sound studio today with Jacob, Jess, Trevor, and BVG’s very-own Sound Guy: Chris! We all learn a little bit more about what Chris does on a day-to-day basis, and we challenge ourselves to some player-submitted tongue-twisters and limericks! Share your feedback on the Forums by clicking here!

Episode 44: The Technically Emotional Budcast Vikings Jacob and Trevor are “riding duo” this week to talk about new updates to the game, learn what themes from the game that you would like to see in real life, and answer lots of your own questions! Share your feedback on the Forums by clicking here!

Episode 43: Don’t Go Chasing YoWaterfalls The podcast shows off some Latin knowledge this week, and sits down with Viking Scott to learn a little more about what it’s like to be a QA Analyst! We talk about the latest updates to the game, the pranks you played on April Fools Day, and dive back into some trivia! Share your feedback on the Forums by clicking here!

Episode 42: Disneybland: It’s All Grey and Nobody Wants to be Here This week, Jacob and Jess sit down with one of our developers: Viking Clinton! The three of them talk about the latest update to the game, new bug fixes, and other features that are on their way. As always, we’re giving answers to some questions you’ve asked us on the Forums, so be sure to tune in! Share your feedback on the Forums HERE.

Episode 41: The Canadian Music Podcast! Jacob, Jess, and Trevor are back to talk about well-known Canadian Bands, Wyoming Wonders, and Costa Rican Surf Spots! We’ve also got some answers to your questions, and some questions for you to answer, so get your listening ears on and join us! Share your feedback on the Forums HERE.

Episode 40: The Triv-ening The Podcast turns 40 this week and includes Jacob, Trevor, and another one of our Player Happiness Engineers, Drew! This week we quickly talk about some feature and art updates, discuss the rationale behind boxers and briefs, talk about the real-world Oscars, answer player questions, and for the first time - try some YoWorld trivia! It’s a jam-packed episode, so jump into YoWorld, throw this podcast on, and sail away! Share your feedback on the Forums here. 

Episode 39: Did You Know Trevor Has a City? We've got a very silly podcast this week with Jacob, Jess, and Player Happiness Engineer Trevor! The crew jumps into game and art updates, spider and snake stories, and things get weird as they start to delve into the complex world of time travel. All of this, and answers to your questions from last week on this episode! Share your feedback on the Forums HERE

Hey YoFans,The latest episode of the YoWorld Podcast finds Jacob, Jess, and content specialist Jaime full of caffeine and ready to have fun! Your favourite Viking podcasters sit down to talk poetry, kendama fights, and Chicago mix along with lots of YoWorld news just for you. We hope you'll have as much fun listening as we did recording!Share your feedback on the forums HERE.

Episode 37: Viking podcasters, talking endlessly again. Relax and enjoy!This week on the YoWorld podcast, our sound guy Chris sits down with Jacob and Jess to dish about what podcasting looks like behind the scenes. This week's episode features tattoo discussion, food talk, and of course lots of YoWorld news. Join us for the fun!Share your feedback on the forums HERE.

Welcome to our first episode of 2016! This week we welcome Gary back to the YoWorld Podcast, so listen in as Gary, Jacob and Jess sit down to talk about how much they'll miss Roje, papercuts, milk bags, Viking pranks... And all of the fun things that are coming to the game very soon! Share your feedback on the forums HERE.

This week on the YoWorld Podcast, Jacob, Roje, Jess and Nick struggle with words as they try to talk all things YoWorld! Tasty topics include dinosaurs, candy addictions, the holidays and much more. It's a ton of fun, so join us for the last episode of 2015 :)Share your feedback on the forums HERE.

Episode 34: Bear-y PunnyThis week's episode is worth the wait as Jacob, Roje, Jess and Hayley sit down to talk all things YoWorld! Topics include the polarity of eggnog, some pretty crazy music recommendations, and of course the answers to lots of player questions! Turn your sound up and strap in for some fun!Share your feedback on the forums HERE. 

The YoWorld Podcast grows as we add yet another voice for your listening enjoyment... Welcome Viking Nate! Listen in as Jacob, Roje, Jess and Nate sit down to talk about all kinds of YoWorld fun. Join in for new jingles, exciting announcements, and more!Share your feedback on the forums HERE