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Upgrade Terminal is a Fancast about the game Star of Providence (Formerly known as "Monolith"), Team D-13's excellent Roguelite Shmup. New episode every other Monday! A huge thanks to Garoslaw for the use of their music and sfx in this podcast. You can find their work on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malachi & Nick


    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Coolant's Lore, Tome 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 48:29


    Malachi and Nick sit down with friend of the show Coolant for a deep dive into the Star of Providence lore. Wiki editor, admin, and lore enthusiast, Coolant's generous, well-researched two-part lecture is a treat for any fellow lore lovers. Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game, so listen at your own risk!Also discussed: Nothing. We literally talk about lore the entire time. Strap in!Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here:Lore of ProvidenceOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Effortless Action ft. Shinji16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 68:20


    Malachi and Nick speak to Shinji16, a Bemani and Star of Providence streamer about positivity, favorite bosses, and his thoughts on what rhythm games and shumps have in common.Also discussed: too many games, ENA: Dream BBQ, and a bird poem in a bird card.Check out Shinji's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/shinji16ENA: Dream BBQ: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134320/ENA_Dream_BBQ/The Kestrel by John Frederick Freeman: https://www.simple-poetry.com/poems/the-kestrel-27355872715Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Do you think rhythm games and shumps are related? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Post-Oblivion Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 40:44


    Malachi and Nick chat about the various goings-on after the official re-release of Star of Providence on February 20th, 2025.Also discussed: fantastic fanart and a new café!Links to the articles & Podcast mentioned:Hidden Gems of Game Design - by Josh Bycer: https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/hidden-gems-of-game-design-volume-33/Don't Sleep On This Indie Roguelike Cult Hit And Its First Major Update In Five Years - by Ethan Gach: https://kotaku.com/star-providence-roguelike-bullet-hell-videogamedunkey-1851765837This bullet hell shooter mixes retro and modern in all the right ways - by Jay Peters: https://www.theverge.com/games-review/627954/star-of-providence-review-nintendo-switch-pcMonster Hunter Wilds is surprisingly great in single-player - The Besties Podcast: https://thebesties.substack.com/p/monster-hunter-wilds-is-surprisinglyOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Any thoughts on the launch of the game? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On Roguelikes & Writing ft. Grayson Morley & Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 73:52


    Malachi and Nick are joined by writer and games critic Grayson Morley, as well as returning friend of the show and high-level shmup player Ruben to discuss how to improve at Star of Providence. Then, they talk to Grayson about his videogame newsletter Backlog, his award-winning short story "Brent, Bandit King", and learn a little about what to expect from the novel he is working on.Also discussed: dog walks and Spring weather, replaying Okami, Regicide with friends, and an unexpected poem.Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored about it!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Checkout Grayson's Writing:Backlog"Brent, Bandit King"PolygonGrayson's Recommended Reading:The Bright Sword, by Lev GrossmanHum, by Helen PhillipsAny advice on how to improve at Star of Providence? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Diving Into Oblivion ft. Doom Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 66:50


    Notice: Unfortunately, some audio interference while broadcasting from beneath the maintenance system caused issues with Malachi's audio. Sorry about that, listeners!Malachi and Nick are joined by StarProv community member Doom Man to delve deeper into some of the new content in the Into Oblivion update that dropped last week. Loops 1 - 7 are discussed, as well as Trials 1 - 3, so expect spoilers for those! Also discussed: fighting tournament surprises, making dinner for friends, StarProv "eye traps", and getting back into making StarProv videos!AND, this is our first episode debuting the amazing new intro music composed by none other than Garoslaw! We are so honored to have this intro.A huge thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/You can check out Doom Man's art here:BlueskyHow are you enjoying Into Oblivion so far? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Edge of Oblivion ft. Guia & Ian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 71:34


    Upgrade Terminal is BACK! And just in time, as Star of Providence: Into Oblivion comes out February 20th, 2025!Malachi and Nick are joined by artists and fellow fans Guia and Ian to discuss the release date news, what they hope to see in the update, as well as Guia and Ian's awesome art.Check out Guia's Art!Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/whatifgirl.bsky.socialTumblr https://whatifgirl.tumblr.com/Linktree https://linktr.ee/whatifgirlCheck out Ian's Art!Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/ianboni.bsky.socialWebsitehttps://ianboni.neocities.org/Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Are you as excited as we are for Into Oblivion? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The 2024 All Hallows' Eve Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 25:47


    Upgrade Terminal presents: Void Seeker, a fanfic/audio drama for the spooky season, as well as a short discussion where Nick asks Malachi to explain himself.Warning: strong opinions about candy corn are revisited and reiterated.We hope everyone has a deliciously spooky season!Thanks to Ivo Vicic, Alon Peretz, Kyle Preston, and Jimmy Svensson, who created the music you heard in the piece.Their work is available on artlist.io and I highly suggest you check them out!Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their sfx in this podcast.Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have you ever seen a ghost? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rogue Transmission: PAX West 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 21:54


    Malachi and Nick break the podcast hiatus to present a short report on PAX West 2024.A big thank you to the BigMode booth workers and everyone that spoke to Malachi at PAX.Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Did you play the demo at PAX? What did you think? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 30: Heart of the Old World ft. PureQuestion & AlexMdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 64:47


    In the season one finale of the podcast, Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with Alex Mdle and Pure Question, two members of Team D-13, to talk about the history of Star of Providence.Thanks as always to Garoslaw AND ALEXMDLE for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have any good ideas for season 2? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThank you for listening! We will be back in season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 29: Rampant Speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 28:57


    Malachi and Nick discuss the new trailer for Star of Providence, and the release date and revelations it may be hinting at. Then, they talk shop about the end of season one of Upgrade Terminal.Also discussed: Good music from good friends, Rift of the Necrodancer, and a surprise mint invasion.Check out the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRvv1ezR_RsThanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What are your thoughts on the trailer? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 28: Pilot Interview #5: BulletDuDe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 38:01


    Malachi and Nick talk to BulletDuDe, a storied beta tester and community member. They discover the surprising origin of a rare in-game collectable, geek out over AlexMdle's artwork, and discuss the only way a 14th weapon could be added to the game.Also discussed: Acing the seminar assessment, Nine Sols first impressions, and the return of summer shorts and fried rice.Images Referenced in the Show:Bullet's MemeAlex's EditAlex's Mech MageYou can find BulletDuDe here:TwitterYoutubeThanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Upgrade Terminal, Year 1: The Passage of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 9:06


    Malachi and Nick take a moment to acknowledge Star of Providence's release date, June 7th 2017, and also the past year of podcasting about the game.Thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThank you so much for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 27: Pilot Interview #4: Dialixx

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 47:34


    Malachi and Nick speak with Dialixx once again, this time for a pilot interview! Listen to hear how Dialixx discovered the game, became a beta tester, and his thoughts on art. Also discussed: Animal Well, lasagna, a trip home, hummingbirds, and the art of arranging a charcuterie board.You can find Dialixx here:TumblrYoutubeAnd he's on Discord as DialixxThanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 26: A Bevy of Beverages ft. Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 50:47


    Nick, Malachi and Ruben talk about their relationship with the beverages of choice for Star of Providence's main characters, coffee and orange juice!What do these beverages say about the characters drinking them? And what would Overlord, Chaos, and Skully's beverages of choice be?Also discussed: Going to Hades with a friend, the aurora borealis, Hyperion Cantos, Citizen Sleeper, the "What If?" book series, and someone's birthday!Hades II: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II/Randall Munroe's books: https://xkcd.com/books/Hyperion Cantos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperion_CantosCitizen Sleeper: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578650/Citizen_Sleeper/Thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What do you think the other ships would drink? Are you on Team Pulp? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 25: Weapons of Choice Pt.2 ft. Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 26:40


    This is part two of Malachi, Nick and Ruben's discussion on Star of Providence's weapons.The focus is now on the Unique weapons in the game.Which Unique could use some rebalancing? Which Unique grew on them? And will Malachi pick the same choice as Ruben every single time?Only one way to find out...Thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? What's YOUR favorite Unique weapon? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 24: Weapons of Choice Pt.1 ft. Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 51:26


    Malachi and Nick are joined by Ruben for part one of a discussion on Star of Providence's weapons.What weapons could use some rebalancing? What weapons grew on them? And which are their favorites?Also discussed: finding a new house, fighting loneliness, a Heroscape bee army, and Slowerpace's musicThanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? What's YOUR favorite weapon? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 23: The Star of Providence Show ft. Coolant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 53:47


    Malachi and Nick are joined by Coolant to pitch each other their ideas on what a Star of Providence show would look like.Also discussed: A coveted ZeroRanger achievement, embracing the rain, and cooking fried rice.Coolant's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ccoolantThe Earthbound Strategy Guide: Earthbound Strategy Guide: https://tiredoldhack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/earthbound-strategy-guide.pdfThanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Terminal Glitches 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 6:12


    This is a short compilation of outtakes that are usually posted in our Discord server every Monday between episodes.They feature many of our friends: Squega, Garoslaw, Rutabaga, Coolant, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, Meriscan, PaperLaur, DucDuck.We thank them all once gain for spending time talking Star of Providence with us!Thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 22: Aspiring Geomancers ft. Dialixx

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 48:49


    Malachi and Nick talk with Dialixx about their impressions after spending more time with Advanced Geomancy, the incredibly charming official Star of Providence room editor!Also discussed: New computer, personifying your PC, pancakes, and playing The Crew: Quest for Planet 9.Check out Advanced Geomancy here:https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancyThe pancake recipe Malachi used: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21014/good-old-fashioned-pancakes/The Crew: Quest for Planet 9 (the game Nick mentioned): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/crew-quest-planet-nineQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGHuge thanks to RenRen for allowing us to use their music from the Advanced Geomancy soundtrack.They make lots of great music and you can find it on Bandcamp: https://mistajub.bandcamp.com/And thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast.His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 21: Garoslaw: Sweet Beeps are Made of This

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 47:55


    Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with none other than Garoslaw, the composer for Star of Providence's fantastic soundtrack!How did he get his start in music? What advice does he have for others? What other projects is he working on? And who are Tosia and Mika?Also discussed: Blowing Dunkey's mind, how amazing Balatro is, and revisiting Golden Sun after decades away.Garoslaw's References:Yoko Kanno: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoko_KannoYuki Kajiura: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuki_KajiuraTaku Iwasaki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taku_IwasakiShirĹŤ Sagisu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shir%C5%8D_SagisuAlstroemeria Records: https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Alstroemeria_RecordsReaper Software: https://www.reaper.fm/Battle of the Bits: https://battleofthebits.com/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGA huge thank you to Garoslaw for the use of his music and sfx in the podcast.Garowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rogue Transmission: Room Makers Unite!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 11:17


    Malachi and Nick talk about the latest incredible news to hit the community: Advanced Geomancy, the official Star of Providence Room Editor has been released!And it's AWESOME.Check out Advanced Geomancy here:https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancyQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGA huge thanks to Garoslaw for the use of their music and sfx in this podcast.You can find their work on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 20: Fan Writings #2: "Absurd Afterlife" by NIQNick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 26:51


    Upgrade Terminal presents: "Absurd Afterlife" by Nick, brought to life by PaperLaur and Lilac Vrt Oligocci.After the piece, Nick and Malachi discuss the original prompt and Nick's thoughts about absurdism.The second in the Fan Writing subseries of the podcast, which features fan writing inspired by Star of Providence.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGA big thank you to Nobonoko for the use of their song "What is Life Like for Planarian?" off of their album "Swamp".Their music is available to stream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sinewavyAnd available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://nobonoko.bandcamp.com/And our endless gratitude to Garoslaw for letting us use his music and sfx on the podcast.Garowslaw's Music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 19: Pilot Interview #3: Meriscan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 50:56


    Malachi and Nick talk with Meriscan, a long-time member of the Star of Providence community. What has kept Meriscan playing for so long? How was it participating in racing events? And how did he become a beta tester?Also discussed: Coco's recovery, Diner Dash, invasive frost and pour over drip-bag coffee.Meriscan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeriscanThe Co-Optional Podcast Meriscan references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Umwz6Fxnnk&t=840sNick & Meriscan's awesome race from Monorail 2: https://youtu.be/MFFBcnO2wDI?si=fdKF3AZl9x67WL9BQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 18: Pilot Interview #2: HorizonSinistre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 46:19


    Malachi and Nick are joined by Horizon Sinstre, "The Untouchable", a title he gained by completing many no-hit no-bomb boss fights in the mirror.They talk about the beginning of Horizon's love of difficult challenges and what challenge runs they may attempt in the future.Also discussed: game design school, Nick's January of Joy, and R.F. Kuang's book "Babel".Check out Horizon's stuff!YoutubeItch.ioTwitchQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 17: Room After Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 47:06


    Malachi and Nick discuss one of the most important characters in Star of Providence: the facility itself! Join them as they travel through each floor, theorizing as they go. Also discussed: Revisiting the Sims 2, a very cool doorman, and games that feel like an actual place.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 16: The Cusp of a New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 31:47


    Nick and Malachi discuss what they hope 2024 may hold for Star of Providence.Also discussed: frog-shaped guns, content wish lists, and podcast plansQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The 2023 Upgrade Terminal Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 5:44


    On a recent trip to the Archives, we unearthed a short fragment of Twin Spires Network's annual Giftmas Special. Thank you for listening, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGThank you to Garowslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in our podcast.His Music is Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 15: Psychographic Pilot Profiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 40:40


    Are you a Seal Seeker? Rune Carver? Scrap Runner? Sky Watcher? Or maybe a Terminal Hacker?Malachi and Nick discuss these five different player profiles, adapted from Magic the Gathering for Star of Providence.Also discussed: writing through tough times, the virtues of Christmas lights, and the Tetris Effect.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 14: Hanging in the Hub ft. Lilac Vrt Olligoci

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 36:25


    Malachi and Nick talk with Lilac Vrt Olligoci about video game hubs and what makes Star of Providence's hub special.Also discussed: Panning for gold, late-night cheeseburgers, and medicating with music.Lilac's Art: https://olligociarts.tumblr.com/Lilac's Facility Diner: https://www.tumblr.com/facilitydinerQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music is Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 13: Cultivating a Chinese Community ft. DucDuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 31:53


    Malachi and Nick are joined by DucDuck, a Chinese speaking content creator who made a long form video about Star of Providence.This required translating large portions of the game into Mandarin, which was no easy task.Also discussed: Limbus Company, Returning to Risk of Rain, and the joy of a foggy morning.Check out DucDuck's video here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Jg4y1R7v7/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 12: A Ghost in the Terminal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 27:32


    It's Spooky Season! Malachi and Nick talk about the seasonal change that the end of October brings to Star of Providence, and also the terror that lurks within the games story.Warning: Strong opinions about candy corn are shared.Also discussed: never ending nightmares and eerie mountain hikes.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 11: The Whys and Whos of the Wiki

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 51:09


    Malachi and Nick talk to two powerful contributors to the Star of Providence Wiki: Coolant and Rutabaga.Together they discuss the wiki history, triumphs, challenges, and hope for more contributors to heed the call.Also discussed: a friend's victory, a mountaintop rescue, a new cat, and speedrunning Void Stranger.Check out the Wiki here: https://starofprovidence.wiki.gg/wiki/Star_of_Providence_WikiAnd Void Stranger here: Void Stranger: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2121980/Void_Stranger/Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 10: New Player Interview #1: Robert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 26:35


    Malachi and Nick talk to Robert about his experience playing Star of Providence for the first time.Also discussed: Pumpkins, Loop Changes, and Sufjan StevensNote: This episode still features the mic stand causing Malachi's bad audio. Sorry! It will be destroyed soon.Sufjan's Will Anybody Ever Love Me?: https://youtu.be/OLeCIRC4taY?si=RC83XXR5QIKYL9J9Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 9: On Backlog and Enjoying an Obscure Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 27:36


    Malachi and Nick discuss Grayson Morley's video game newsletter "Backlog", which recently featured a piece on Star of Providence.Also discussed: knowing when to take a break and cathartic concerts.Please note: Malachi's new mic stand is responsible for the poor audio quality on his end.It will not be tolerated. The mic stand will be destroyed and audio quality will improve.Backlog:https://www.backlogmag.com/p/star-of-providence-and-learning-tohttps://www.backlogmag.com/p/minit-and-precious-life-secondsQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 8: Fan Writings #1: "At the End" by PaperLaur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 37:30


    Upgrade Terminal presents "At the End" by PaperLaur.Read by PaperLaur. After the performance, Malachi and Nick chat with PaperLaur about her excellent piece.The first in the Fan Writing subseries of the podcast, which will feature the writing of fans inspired by Star of Providence.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Additional SFX from mixkit.coThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 7: The Sky Shattered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 28:06


    Malachi, Nick and friend of the podcast PaperLaur discuss the BIG news: Monolith is now officially Star of Providence, the game has a publisher, and it's finally coming to a new platform!Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Star of Providence BigMode Trailerhttps://youtu.be/-fhTVD7fD1w?si=bqw4zFwmjNLcexN0Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 6: Pilot Interview #1: Squega

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 58:09


    Malachi and Nick interview Squega, an awesome streamer, Youtuber and fellow fan of Star of Providence.Red Lobster is discussed! Puns are deployed! Stories are told!Squega's Channels (and you should absolutely check them out):https://www.twitch.tv/squegahttps://www.youtube.com/@squegaQuestions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Additional Sound Effect Created by Roncli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 5: Paths to Profiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 35:55


    Want to improve at Star of Providence? Malachi and Nick share advice from players in the community about how to get better at the game!Also discussed: homemade pizza and resurrected trees.Many thanks to everyone who gave us their time and advice for this episode, namely PaperLaur, Agod, Lilac, Coolant, Rutabaga, Garlyle, Cobalt, Just1ceFury, Jakuts, Lucarso, Dialixx, Flan, and AlexMdle! Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGGarowslaw's Music Available on Bandcamp:https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 4: Cartridge Collectors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 27:25


    Malachi and Nick discuss their favorite Cartridges from Monolith, playing RoR2 with friends, and appreciating nature.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 3: A Short Selection of Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 27:28


    Malachi and Nick discuss mechanics they enjoy and some they hope eventually come to the game.They also talk about DOOM and DUCKS!Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGMy House Doom Wad: https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/134292-myhousewad/The Duck species in question: https://shorturl.at/irvH1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rogue Transmission: A Star by Any Other Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 13:23


    Malachi and Nick discuss some big news: The game "Monolith" is getting a name change!A huge thanks to Garoslaw for the use of their music in this podcast.You can find their work on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 2: On the Nature of Visitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 26:49


    Malachi and Nick discuss their Monolith headcanons, homemade bread, and shorts.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 1: Of Ships and Enemies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 34:04


    Malachi and Nick discuss their favorite Monolith ships, enemies, crosswords and coffee! Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 0: Welcome, Visitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 14:32


    Malachi and Nick embark on a new project: a podcast about a game they both love.Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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