Rolling For Change

Due to the length of the sessions our band of merry pranksters used, most episodes will be quickly followed by the next one. At the end, you will also find a short debrief from episodes 7 and 8. The post Shrinks on Bikes- Cricket Falls 8 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

When we started this Kids on Bikes campaign, all we knew is that we each wanted to game, and we wanted to do so with a consciousness towards how character development in RPGs, can play into a bigger picture. The bleed into the game and the bleed out are kind of amazing to watch. If […] The post Shrinks on Bikes- Cricket Falls 7 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

Last year, Brian, Josue, and Woody got to have a very enlightening discussion with Allen Turner; creator of the game Edrighor. The sound is a little off at times, but this one could not be left in the can as it is too important. Allen was a gracious guest and offered us lots of jumping-off […] The post Edrighor with Allen Turner appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

This is the 6th episode in our Cricket Falls story. Initially these were supposed to be a separate podcast, but as it felt that it fit in with the overall tenor of Rolling for Change, we figured we would shop it here first. The podcast when it does have a home, will be called Shrinks […] The post Cricket Falls 6 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

The backlog of episodes for Cricket Falls is pretty large, but I am working to crank out at least 1 a week. For those who missed the first episode, this was my first attempt at creating a narrative rpg. I used the Kids on Bikes system due to its rules lite nature and the very […] The post Cricket Falls 5 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

This conversation between Kris and I happened back in June of 2020. We were in lockdown, wondering what would happen next. Well, what happened is Rolling for Change went silent for a while. However, now Rolling for Change is rising again. On the heels of our amazing TAGGS gathering, Rolling for Change rose back up […] The post Kris Johnson- Making Art with Games appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

Part 2 of the third session of our Cricket Falls story. The post Cricket Falls Episode 4 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

Rolling for Change returns with the next episode of our Cricket Falls play-through. This episode was originally close to 3 hours long with debriefing, so we broke it into 2 sessions. Thank you for listening. The post Cricket Falls Episode 3 appeared first on Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast.

It has been some time since we have presented you guys with something new. We were on a brief hiatus so that yours truly (Woody) could start a new job and 2 more just to be safe. However, we will start getting those episodes out again as quickly as we can. Today, we return to […] The post Cricket Falls Episode 2 appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Josue and I meet with Adi Singal, a good friend, and now the producer of his own Hebrew board game review channel. In English its called Victory Point. Adi talks about what brought him to making his Youtube Channel, his love for linguistics, and of course games. Here is a link to […] The post Victory Point w/ Adi Singal appeared first on Rolling for Change.

As we started our social distancing and lockdown experience, Tim Grant, Brennan Jordan, Brian Quinones, and myself (Woody Harris) started a game of Kids on Bikes both as a way of helping me get used to Gming, and as a way of passing our indoor time. We had the notion that this story would play […] The post Shrinks on Bikes (Ep 1) appeared first on Rolling for Change.

That title is a very simplistic picture of the discussion Brian, Josué, and Woody had with Sarah Lynne Bowman. In this interview with Sarah, we discussed how role-playing can have transformational potential. We discussed creating games and environments with intentionality and the benefits of using a game as a container for vulnerability and personal growth. […] The post Playing with Roles, featuring Sarah Lynne Bowman appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Role playing has been a pretty common area of discussion for Rolling for Change in recent times. The fact is role playing is one of the most open ended mechanics in gaming, allowing for exploration of self, group dynamics and processing of conflict. It really is one of the most malleable tools we have in […] The post Spiritual Role Playing with Menachem Cohen appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Josue Cardona and I discuss using games for educational purposes with Erica Sanders from Fun Again games https://funagain.com/pages/ashland-retail. We discuss how the pandemic has impacted the board game industry and also how we can still find ways to have fun in the midst of a global crisis. Be sure and visit the […] The post Education and having fun again with Erica Sanders appeared first on Rolling for Change.

One thing I really enjoy about Rolling for Change is getting the opportunity to talk with so many amazing gamers and therapists. Every person offers a new doorway and perspective on how games make a difference in our lives. I reached out to Sophie Berkley because she was featured in a new article that spoke […] The post Growing Potential with Sophie Berkley appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode of Rolling for Change, Woody chats with Jonathan Gilmour, Doug Levandowski, and Spenser Starke about the newest iteration of the Kids on Bikes series, “Kids on Brooms”. We are excited to get this opportunity to talk about Kids on Brooms and find out more about the makers of this promising new addition […] The post Kids on Brooms appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode of Rolling for Change, Josue and Woody talk with game designer Mads Floe about his print an play game Vaccine. Mads made this game available to others as a free print and play to help us have something to do during our social isolation and quarantining. Mads talks about how the game […] The post Vaccine with Mads Floe appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Today on Rolling for Change, Brian and I get a chance to talk with Hawke Robinson, founder of RPG Research and RPG Therapeutics. Admittedly, we had some sound issues about 1/4 way in, but it takes nothing away from the interview. Hawke talks with us about the history of his research and company, and how […] The post RPG Research with Hawke Robinson appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode Brian interviews Adelle about her first time playing a role playing game. This is a discussion about Adelle’s experience with Kids on Bikes. Brian discusses the benefits of role playing and explores its impact on Adelle. Its a great discussion and perhaps it will give you insight into how role playing games […] The post You Never Forget Your First Role Playing Game. appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Afterlife: Wandering Souls is a role playing game set after death. The game offers 2 key characteristics that caused it to be brought to our attention: 1) It deals with the discovery of lost memories as well as spiritual discovery of your character, and 2)It offers a great sand box for creating stories and allows […] The post Afterlife: Wandering Souls w/Elizabeth Chaipruditkul appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Sometimes we need to reach out to others. We need to engage in social pursuits and connection, even when we are not social distancing, but especially now in the midst of a global pandemic. In this episode we discuss the many ways that you can still game in the midst of social isolation. The post Gaming in Isolation appeared first on Rolling for Change.

After a break in February, Rolling for Change returns with a new episode. This time we are geeking out over Star Wars gaming and Star Wars in general. We wanted to act while the fever is alive. However, whether you like the new episodes, or just want to stick to the classics, we discuss the […] The post Gaming in the Star Wars Universe appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Brian, Ginger, Josue and Woody discuss how gaming can impact our understanding of environment as well as if and how the environment is impacted by hobby gamers. The post Gaming and Environment appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In the past, we have made fun of Monopoly. It has become the butt of many gamer jokes, but does it deserve its reputation? In this episode, Brian, Josué, and Woody discuss the virtues of gamers’ most reviled game. We suggest that you pause your drinking games, or at least be prepared to have a […] The post Merry Monopoly Christmas appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode Woody talks with Brennan Jordan of Roll for Progress (catchy name right?) about his work using rpgs in therapy practice. The post Roll for Progress w Brennan Jordan appeared first on Rolling for Change.

We have just returned from the fabulous gaming expo known as Pax Unplugged. We invited Dr. Brian Quinones and Tim Grant from Gaming Approaches Toward Education to help us unpack the Pax, and unplug with the Doug. The podcast itself is full of silliness and inside jokes but hopefully we will carry the mirth to […] The post Rolling for Doug via Pax Unplugged appeared first on Rolling for Change.

We are so excited to share with you, a conversation we had with Doug Levandowski. If one of the roles of Rolling for Change is to identify games with the potential for self discovery and confrontation of the unconscious self, Kids on Bikes does this in a way that allows the players to totally bleed […] The post Kids on Bikes with Doug Levandowski appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Brian and Woody discuss with Sean K Reynolds the Consent in Gaming document, recently released on Drive Thru RPG. Sean K Reynolds and Shanna Germain wrote this pdf to assist GMs and players alike to develop consensual games. Perhaps this is an oft missed discussion, but there are situations that come up, […] The post Consent in Gaming with Sean K Reynolds appeared first on Rolling for Change.

This time around we are talking with Joie Martin, author of free-form LARPS and founder of Drowning Moon Studios. Join Brian, Joie and Woody for a brief exploration into the world of larping and learn more about Joie’s larps at Drowning Moon. This whole episode will make you want to go LARP- so go do […] The post Larping with Joie Martin appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode Brian, Ginger, Suzi and Woody discuss the ways that gaming creates community and friendship. We have discussed this topic a few times in the past, but this time around its probably more personal. The episode takes a few turns as we talk about why we game, and how games have become the […] The post Gaming & Friendship appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode we discuss the challenges of adapting play therapy and game therapy to the social milieu of evidence based practice. We also discuss games that are easily usable in building a therapeutic gaming practice. In all honesty, there is a lot to digest in this discussion. Even with our 90 minute discussion, we […] The post Play therapy and therapeutic gaming with Dr. Brian Quinones and Tim Grant appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from Jack Berkenstock about his work in the Bodhana group. Together we talk about the therapeutic use of all sorts of games, the state of gaming as a tool for therapeutic growth, and many other areas. This episode is for gamers as well as therapists who […] The post Talking with Jack Berkenstock of the Bodhana Group appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In 100 years, none of this will matter. At Geek Therapy we are fond of saying media matters, and it does, but it is perhaps a temporary state of being that finds meaning in those things we consume. We self identify often with what we own. We say; This is me! This is who I […] The post Gaming, Identity, and Loss appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Ginger, Brian, Suzi and Woody share their experience of Dicetower Con 2019. We discuss our favorite experiences, games played, and moments that rolled for change. The post Reflections of Dicetower 2019 appeared first on Rolling for Change.

The game One Child’s Heart is a role playing game in which players take on the role of community professionals attempting to provide support to traumatized children. While this may not sound like a fun RPG to engage with, I am convinced that the world needs more like it. Games that teach empathy in a […] The post One Child’s Heart: An interview w/ Camdon Wright appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode of Rolling for Change, Brian, Ginger, Suzi and Woody discuss the nature of self talk in gaming and the role it can play in sapping our energy and bringing down our gaming experience. They also suggest ways to mitigate this experience, and ways to combat negative self talk, both at the table […] The post Self talk and self esteem in gaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode of Rolling for Change we talk to Adam Davis and Adam Johns, founders of Game to Grow. We will be discussing the evolution of therapeutic role playing and also the launch of their first Kickstarter “Critical Core” We had a great discussion and I believe you, dear listener, are going to learn […] The post Game to Grow appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Have you ever noticed how many times games show up in the media we watch. Its actually overwhelming. After recording this episode I became hyper aware of all of the times games are presented in media. As a culture we rarely talk about why they are there? What purpose do they serve? This episode is […] The post Games in Media appeared first on Rolling for Change.

It’s episode 30 and it has taken us some time to get here. We will really celebrate when we hit 50. Nevertheless we can celebrate the 8th birthday of Geek Therapy by talking about Acquisition Disorder. On this episode, Ginger and Brian, Suzi, and Woody discuss just what an acquisition disorder is, what impact it […] The post The Rules of Acquisition Disorder appeared first on Rolling for Change.

The subject of games that change our lives is really the subject of nearly every episode of Rolling for Change, but in this case we talk about our own life changing experiences with gaming as well as stories from other amazing gamers who have shared their personal narratives with us. Games can and do sit […] The post Games that change our lives appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Brian, Josue and I discuss the concept of cheating in games. Whether we acknowledge it or not, deception is a life skill. From as early as 2 we learn that fake crying may result in getting what we want. It is later through the structure of social learning that this habit becomes […] The post Cheating and Ethical Gameplay appeared first on Rolling for Change.

The title says it all. In this episode I am joined by Brian Peace, Ginger Peace, Josue Cardona, and Suzi Harris in a discussion about the impact of gaming on relationships (intimacy and sexuality). The episode is R rated so sensitive listeners may just want to wait around for something less evocative. Thanks for listening. The post Intimacy, Sexuality and Gaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Recently, our list of Rolling for Change projects has been growing and I believe that we are building some momentum. We have a ton more podcasts in the works, we are working towards doing some Twitch streams, and we are working to get invited to several gaming conventions. I am pretty excited about our growth […] The post The Social Aspects of Gaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

This year is going to be an amazing year for our little podcast. You will see more regular content, twitch streams, and potentially live shows at gaming conventions.  That said, I am very excited to offer this deeper discussion of life simulation games. Brian, Josue and I discuss the values and reasons behind life simulation […] The post Life Simulation Games appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Do you ever find yourself uncomfortable while playing games? Perhaps you are intimidated by the group you are with, or you don’t like the theme of the game you are playing. Maybe the game wants you to be placed in a situation of discomfort. Whatever the case, in this podcast Brian, Josue, and I explore […] The post Uncomfortable with Gaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

This time around its a discussion about one of my favorite co-op card games with one of my favorite people. In this episode I discuss the nuances and psychological powers of Antonie Bauza’s “Hanabi”. This is not just a simple card game, but a recipe for how to live your life. Join us for an […] The post Hanabi with Dave appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Creativity plays a huge role in our gaming experiences but we don’t always realize the ways in which it impacts us. This discussion between Brian, Josue and myself is not definitive in any way shape or form. Instead it is an exploration of the concept of creativity in games. I believe we will turn to […] The post Creativity in Gaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

Hello fellow rollers, In this episode I am interviewing Isaac Bluefoot of Dragonflowerink.com about his recent Kickstarter for Omenquest. I hope all of you will go to this website and join in on getting this game to its goal. In the meantime, the discussion we had here was truly enlightening and I think you will […] The post Omenquest with Isaac Bluefoot appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode, Brian, Josue and I discuss the concepts of Analysis Paralysis and Anticipation of Play. At a recent convention I had the realization that there is a familiar cartography of states of mind during game play. If we can talk about the states of mind we enter when gaming, and talk about how […] The post States of Play: AP appeared first on Rolling for Change.

In this episode of Rolling for Change we talk to Jeff Garst of the Spielbound Café in Omaha, Nebraska about his work using games in teaching and outreach. We also geek out about our time at Dicetower Con 2018. Ive been to a few of the major cons, but Dicetower Con is probably my favorite- […] The post Talking with Jeff Garst at Dicetower Con 2018 appeared first on Rolling for Change.

2 episodes in 2 weeks…wow! I don’t know about getting 1 out per week, but we will endeavor to create more content more often. This episode is about what it is like to teach a game. I believe this is a core skill for tabletop gamers. Sometimes the quality of the teaching determines the quality […] The post Teaching a Game appeared first on Rolling for Change.