Non-Player Conversations

Hey, remember when I said season 2 would come out on April 1st? APRIL FOOLS! Well, actually it wasn't supposed to be a prank, but life turned it into one. Here's a quick update on the show and when season 2 will be out!

On this bonus episode of Non-Player Conversations, Shonté sits with herself to talk about the season, and answer any questions ya'll sent her way! She also announces when season 2 will begin...! Stock Media provided by BackgroundSounds / Pond5

In the final episode of the season, Shonte sits down with her mother to talk about her history with games in the 80's her experience with consoles, and the similarities between Galaga and basketball.

As the penultimate episode of the season, Shonte just had to switch it up a little! This week's episode has two guests, Angélique Roché and Karama Horne aka The Blerd Gurl, two podcasting and comics experts who teach Shonte about the ways games could learn a few things from comic books. Angélique on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeliqueRoche Karama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblerdgurl The Radical Geeks Website: https://www.theradicalgeeks.com/ Stock Media provided by RoyalBeats / Pond5 and by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

In today's episode of Non-Player Conversations, Shonte speaks with Mike "BrolyLegs" Begum about his life as an eSports player. BrolyLegs has a condition known as arthrogryposis, which prevents him from using his hands while gaming. He instead plays with his mouth, and has been a dominating force in eSports for the last decade. The two speak about competition, teaching, and the need to normalize people with disabilities in gaming. Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

On Today's episode of Non-Player Conversations, Alanna gives Shonte a lesson on Cosplay, all the research involved, and the difficulties people of color face in a field that seems to only allow white women to be successful. @AlannaMode on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AlannaMode) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alannamode/?hl=en) Music Credit: Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

In this episode of Non-Player Conversations, Shonte is joined by chef Andy Lunique, host of In Game Menu. The two talk about all things cooking, from the best cooking games, to the balance between playing games for hours and eating healthy. In Game Menu: https://www.twitch.tv/ingamemenu Andy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Lunique Audio Credit: Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

Evolutionary Biology PHD speaks with Shonte about realizing she's bisexual while playing a game of Stardew Valley, the importance of diversity in dating games, and how simulation games can have an impact on reality. **A disclaimer from Liz: "On listening, I did NOT represent my nonbinary fam. In particular, I’m horrified by one line where I say “gender binary” uncritically and I’m very sorry. I fully recognize gender is a spectrum and will do better, because my friends deserve representation and a better ally in me" Music credit: Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

On this episode of Non-Player Conversations, Shonte speaks with teacher and author Christian Cardenas about his new book, Making Mulaka. They also discuss accessibility in the age of the internet, the power of Mexican video games, and the connection between father and son. Music Credit: Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

In the pilot episode of Non-Player Conversations, host Shonte Daniels is joined by YouTuber Jessa, of The Jessa Channel. The two discuss the hardships of being an older YouTuber, and the joys of telling stories through video games. Music Credit: Stock Media provided by DimitriDeAlencar / Pond5

Welcome to Non-Player Conversations, a podcast about giving voice to the people who go ignored in gaming. Music Credit: Stock Media provided by DPmusic / Pond5