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Best podcasts about Caleb J Ross

Latest podcast episodes about Caleb J Ross

DrunkFriend
Episode 150 - Caleb J. Ross (Beta Break card game creator)

DrunkFriend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 73:28


Send us a textWe're joined by good friend and prolific creative, Caleb J. Ross, and learn all about his new card game for bouldering enthusiasts! Find out more at betabreakgame.com!Follow Caleb around the internet via linktr.eeSupport the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Episode 36: Halo: Combat Evolved - Cracker Juice

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 63:05


Send us a textCaleb and Trav introduce listeners to Master Chief, a space marine with the personality of a lamp shade. At least his companion AI is hot.Support the showSupport the show on PatreonMore podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgamesPlease rate and review wherever you listen!Comment on episodes directly by visiting our Subreddit /r/polymedia

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Episode 34: Resident Evil: Code Veronica - Part 2: Hummy Vroomers

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 114:38


Caleb and Trav pick up where they left off with Claire and Steve who eventually cross paths with a beloved franchise character!Support the showSupport the show on PatreonMore podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgamesPlease rate and review wherever you listen!Comment on episodes directly by visiting our Subreddit /r/polymedia

DrunkFriend
Episode 114 - Caleb J. Ross and What Remains of Edith Finch

DrunkFriend

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 80:08


Alex and Trav invite Polymedia pal Caleb J. Ross on to talk about his new book, Suddenly I Was A Shark, My Time with What Remains of Edith Finch and answer a few emails!Visit CalebJRoss.com to buy the book!Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation and mark your calendars for August 19-20, noon to noon eastern.Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on Twitter Find Alex on Twitter Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

DrunkFriend
Episode 112 - JANICE!

DrunkFriend

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 60:53


Trav and Alex return to discuss head injuries, JANICE, and answer a few emails about our own RPGs, the best gaming gifts, and Albuquerque Thanksgivings.Suddenly I was a Shark! My Time with What Remains of Edith Finch, a new book from Polymedia authored by Caleb J. Ross is available NOW!Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on Twitter Find Alex on Twitter Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

PolyKill: A Gaming Podcast
S2 Episode 69: A Book Nerd and A Nice Price

PolyKill: A Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 156:15


Episode 69 welcomes guest hosts Caleb J. Ross and Jeff (Mook) to split duties between hot seats, beat tweets, top 5's, and of course lots of game talk. Get ahold of Caleb's upcoming book HERE.Listen to Tales of the Lesser Medium, featuring Caleb, and Split Up, featuring Mook!Shoutout to Vayar for wrangling the beat tweets and to The Elite MYT for being the Polykiller!Games this episodeThe Lord of the Rings: GollumHumanityAfter UsDead CellsKing's Quest VRecoreLegend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomVanquishThe Beast InsideSuper Mario OdysseyWallachia: Reign of DraculaKokugaVampire: Master of DarknessDead SpaceGunman Clive 1 & 2AiRace XenoThorium Wars: Attack of the SkyfighterFind more shows at polymedianetwork.com, Travis on Twitter @travplaysgames, Steve on Twitter @blinkoom, Steve streams on twitch.tv/blinkoom, Send us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.com

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Episode 29: Shenmue - Hey Mister! Wanna Wrestle?

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 104:24


Do you want to wrestle? Join Travis and Caleb as they step through the first game in the Shenmue trilogy with Ryo, Guizhang, Master Chen, and an evil gollum looking creeper named Chai.Support the showSupport the show on PatreonMore podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgamesPlease rate and review wherever you listen!

The NX Show: A Video Game Podcast
1v1. Tales of a Lesser Medium

The NX Show: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 153:27


** Get This Show Two Week Early on Patreon ** In this interview, Celeste sits down with Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry, hosts of the podcast Tales of the Lesser Medium. They talk about the show's humorous approach to sharing video games' stories, Caleb's and Travis' other creative pursuits, and how important colored lights are in road safety. Today's Moderator: Celeste Roberts: Twitter | Instagram Today's Guest: Tales of a Lesser Medium: Website: http://polymedianetwork.com/talesofthelessermedium Twitter: https://twitter.com/polykill Caleb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/calebjross Trav's (less good) Twitter: https://twitter.com/travplaysgames Follow us on Social Media: Twitter | Discord | Instagram | Twitch | YouTube | Facebook Group | Facebook Thank you for listening to One V One Remember to like, subscribe, share, rate, and review us wherever you consume the show. Thanks for building something better together with us. Boss Rush Media. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better.

Boss Rush One V One: The Creator Interview Series
1v1. Tales of The Lesser Medium

Boss Rush One V One: The Creator Interview Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 153:27


** Get This Show Two Week Early on Patreon ** In this interview, Celeste sits down with Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry, hosts of the podcast Tales of the Lesser Medium. They talk about the show's humorous approach to sharing video games' stories, Caleb's and Travis' other creative pursuits, and how important colored lights are in road safety. Today's Moderator: Celeste Roberts: Twitter | Instagram Today's Guest: Tales of a Lesser Medium: Website: http://polymedianetwork.com/talesofthelessermedium Twitter: https://twitter.com/polykill Caleb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/calebjross Trav's (less good) Twitter: https://twitter.com/travplaysgames Follow us on Social Media: Twitter | Discord | Instagram | Twitch | YouTube | Facebook Group | Facebook Thank you for listening to One V One Remember to like, subscribe, share, rate, and review us wherever you consume the show. Thanks for building something better together with us. Boss Rush Media. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better.

IndieQuest
Episode 54: Imposter Factory Review (with Caleb J. Ross)

IndieQuest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 97:37


On this episode of everyone's favorite indie game podcast - IndieQuest. We sit down and review the 3rd entry in the To the Moon series (dubbed "Mooniverse" by us) "Imposter Factory." With author and all around great guy, Caleb J. Ross! (oh and he hosts Tales of the Lesser Medium which is also on the Polymedia Network, check it out where you find podcasts!)Don't worry about spoilers, they start at 47:34! Before that we have an in depth conversation about Freebird Game's stellar series with Caleb. It's a great discussion, and we hope you listen, play the games, and then come back for the spoilers!Thank you for listening, as always!Find Caleb Here: https://twitter.com/calebjrossGo support Freebird games and tell them we sent you!https://twitter.com/freebird_games---------------------------------------------Leave us questions, comments, concerns, or feedback of any kind at our email indiequestpod@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @indiequestpod!If you want to see the Quest Log go to bit.ly/questlog! This will be updated as episodes are released, be wary though because it may contain spoilers for the episode!Follow our Hosts here:Steve on twitch - twitch.tv/BlinkoomJosh on Twitter - @FranticSocietySeth on Twitter - @captaindrachmaYou want to comment on something we talk about on a podcast?! Check out the network's reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/polymedia/Special thanks to the intro music artist CrossFrog and the cover artist for the show @d3ltari on Instagram.Support the show - We're a proud part of the Polymedia Network!www.polymedianetwork.com

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Episode 28: Earthbound - The Kids Aren't Alright

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 112:50


Join Caleb and Travis as they follow a group of murderous psychopaths on a journey to save the world from an invisible evil force and a husky boy from down the road!Support the showSupport the show on PatreonMore podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgamesPlease rate and review wherever you listen!

Cartridge Club
Fallout 3 - Cartridge Club - ep. 106

Cartridge Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 93:56


Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 10 of the Cartridge Club. June's game for the CC was none other than a Bethesda classic from 2008, Fallout 3.  Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about the game we have Caleb J Ross and Stumptownretro. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cart... Don't forget to give our podcast a review on whatever podcast app that you use! If you're interested in supporting us and our community - and get to be involved in the selection of future games of the month - check out how at https://www.patreon.com/CartridgeClub​ - LINKS- Caleb | Twitter: @calebjross | https://www.youtube.com/c/calebjross Stump | Twitter: @StumptownRetro 

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Episode 22: The Double Dragon Series - Tower Full of Karate

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 83:38


Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry as they hit the mean streets with two twin brothers who can kick all the butt. All of it. Unfortunately, one of their girlfriend's gets kidnapped a lot so they're forced to prove their butt kicking prowess over and over again. Follow along as we make sense of the narrative weave of Double Dragons I, II, III, IV, and Super Double Dragon!Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykillFind more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.comFind the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserFind Caleb on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossFind Travis on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesSend us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro music is “State of Art” by Brad SucksPlease rate and review our podcast wherever you listen!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

PolyKill: A Gaming Podcast
S2 Episode 26: Invasion of the Poly Snatchers!

PolyKill: A Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 108:00


On this one year anniversary episode of Steve and Trav podcasting together, the two hosts decide to open up their microphone marriage and allow others in on the fun. In this episode you'll hear from Michelle of Petee's Power Hour, Caleb J. Ross of Tales of the Lesser Medium, Musty Hobbit of XBoxerBriefs, JJS Boyce, Dylan ("neverbeforeseen"), and Dylan Charles. These folks responded to a solicitation on the Polykill Patreon to be on the podcast this go around while Steve and Trav were off doing other, less important life things.People in this EpisodeMichelle PetreeCaleb J. Ross JJS BoyceMusty HobbitDylan aka NeverBeforeSeenDylan CharlesFind more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.comFind Travis on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesFind Steve on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/blinkoomSend us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review our podcast wherever you listen!Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykillGames in this EpisodeLittle WoodBoyfriend Dungeon12 MinutesAscentFinal Fantasy VIIIGhost of Tsushima Iki IslandBlossom Tales: The Sleeping KingMetroid FusionCastlevania Aria of SorrowChrono Trigger GrisSecret of Monkey IslandCastlevania Symphony of the NightHades 

Tales of the Lesser Medium
Lessersode 3: Ninja Gaiden - Lousy with Hayabusas

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 99:45


Travis Terry and Caleb J. Ross return for another Lessersode centered on the NES and this time it's lousy with ninjas, specifically ninjas from the Hayabusa clan. Join the hosts on a journey where a 13 year old boy learns of his father's demise and fights for the truth which may lead him to saving the world. Find out the differences between the NES game's story and the one written by FX Nine in the classic Worlds of Power series. There's demonic magic, there's a strange scientist, and there's a ninja - it is of course time for Ninja Gaiden!Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykillFind more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.comFind the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserFind Caleb on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossFind Travis on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesSend us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro music is “State of Art” by Brad SucksPlease rate and review our podcast wherever you listen!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S3 Episode 12: Half-Life 2 Episode 2 - A Certain Microwavable Casserole

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 81:17


In this final episode of our Half-Life series, find out where the mystery has been left for the last decade plus. The narrative picks up momentum as new characters arrive and others do not survive. Hear the cliffhanger that has left fans eager for an answer. Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry do their best to make light of this unfortunate scenario as Gordon and the gang romp through a zombie and alien infested wasteland in search of answers.Check out our website: http://www.polymedianetwork.comFollow the show on twitter: @TalesLesser http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserFind Caleb @calebjross http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossFind Travis @travplaysgames http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesIntro/Outro theme: Brad Sucks Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S3 Episode 9: Half-Life - Beast Grease

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 90:38


This episode will kick off our four episode tour of Half-LIfe. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry as they step into the shoes of scientist Gordon Freeman and trek through dauntless corridors wrought with unsightly headcrabs, and perhaps even worse, other scientists. The hosts hit every major beat of the narrative, summing up all the logical and often illogical moments that take place as our silent protagonist finds himself in the middle of a cosmic war that he, himself, might have caused. Check out our website: http://www.polymedianetwork.comFollow the show on twitter: @TalesLesser http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserFind Caleb @calebjross http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossFind Travis @travplaysgames http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesIntro/Outro theme: Brad Sucks Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S3 Episode 10: Half-Life 2 - Borderline Bookie Dookie

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 98:46


Welcome to Half-Life 2! More Gordon Freeman and more crowbar action. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry accompany you on a journey in and out of The Combine while being cosmically harassed by a creep that goes by The G-Man. It's borderline bookie-dookie if not full on bookie-dookie.Find more of our shows at http://www.polymedianetwork.comCaleb on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossTrav on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesThe show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S3 Episode 11: Half-Life 2 Episode 1 - Crowbar Dork

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 62:14


In this episode, we continue to follow Gordon Freeman and Alyx around while they search for answers surrounding The Combine and the aliens who spew from it. We still do not know what the G-Man is thinking and we have no understanding of what the stakes are but it's probably grim. Right? Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry on this half-step entry into what could have been Half-Life 3 but is instead just some episodic in-between.Check out our website: http://www.polymedianetwork.com Follow the show on twitter: @TalesLesser http://www.twitter.com/taleslesserFind Caleb @calebjross http://www.twitter.com/calebjrossFind Travis @travplaysgames http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesIntro/Outro theme: Brad Sucks Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Petee's Power Hour
Caleb J. Ross of Caleb Gaming (Islay Scotch)

Petee's Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 55:57


In this beefy episode things get a little smoky as I discuss Islay Scotch with Caleb J. Ross of Caleb Gaming YouTube channel. Discover the a brief history of Scotch, Peat, and why we love the few distilleries from the island of Islay. Will this Scotch be smoky enough for the Laphroaig loving Caleb? Guess you will have to listen to find out..... Liquor Featured: Kilchoman Sanaig Islay ScotchFollow: Caleb Gaming on YouTubeFollow: @calebjross on TwitterFollow: Petee's Power Hour on TwitterMusic by: KulorArt by: OmikujiEmail any questions, comments or concerns to PeteesPowerHour@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill/posts)

DrunkFriend
Episode 26 - Video Game Books with Caleb J. Ross

DrunkFriend

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 83:53


This week on DrunkFriend, we have another recurring guest, only this time he gets his own episode -- Caleb J. Ross joins us to talk about all kinds of books about video games, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as his own work and his own writing process, including some hidden gems in the literature world that he would recommend our listeners read! We discuss Blake J. Harris' "Console Wars," Jeff Ryan's "Super Mario," Tristan Donovan's "Replay," among many others. We also talk about families in video games, The King of All Cosmos' package, whether or not we'd want to see a Chrono Trigger remake (answers may surprise you), dungeon crawlers, Swans... geez what didn't we talk about? BookDrunk!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/snesdrunk)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S2 Episode 6: Tomb Raider 2 - Call a Contractor

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 86:32


On this episode, our hosts continue with Lara Croft on her journey to obtain every underground shiny object. In this one, she has to travel to through Italy and Asia to track down a dagger that a cult is after for its power to transform its beholder into a dragon. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry on this wild ride around the world to stop the end of the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S1 Episode 3: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis - Gary

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2020 78:54


Take a trip through Raccoon City with Jill Valentine as hosts Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry try to escape without being killed by the hideous Nemesis monster! There's plenty of bad accents to go around! Find out how Nemesis got his original name, if Carlos really is that stupid, and how fast a Russian man can fly out a window! Yes, we are of course telling the tale of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis! Pack a shotty.Intro and outro music composed by Brad Sucks. Some backing music for this episode composed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S1 Episode 2: Resident Evil 2 - Raccoon King

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2020 78:32


Raccoon City is not out of the woods just yet. In this episode, Caleb details how a couple of young hot shots meet in the middle of a zombie apocalypse and manage to find their way out. They meet some interesting characters along the way, including a weird pervert who thinks he's the Raccoon King. Our heroes are later chased by a nightmare fueled stalker known as Mr. X. What does he want? It's of course RESIDENT EVIL 2! Join in as Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry navigate this hellish nightmare with Claire and Leon leading the way.Intro and outro music composed by Brad Sucks. Some backing music for this episode composed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

Tales of the Lesser Medium
S1 Episode 1: Resident Evil - Down at the Fang Hole

Tales of the Lesser Medium

Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2020 77:18


On July 24, 1998, some bizarre murders occur just outside of Raccoon City and an elite special forces division, S.T.A.R.S., is called in to investigate. That's where our story begins as we venture into Capcom's scary mansion mystery title that kicked off an unforgettable franchise. Join Travis Terry and Caleb J. Ross as they navigate the story of Resident Evil.Intro and outro music composed by Brad Sucks. Some backing music for this episode composed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/polykill)

DrunkFriend
Episode 9 - Caleb J. Ross and Musty Hobbit

DrunkFriend

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 87:23


On this episode, it's just Trav as Alex proves to us he's not a robot, or at the very least, not a time lord. On this episode Trav gets serious for about five minutes to talk about overcoming the things that keep us from being creative and asks his guest the same. The first guest is Caleb J. Ross, an author and YouTuber, who is co-hosting an all new podcast coming to the Polykill network on May 26th (Tales of the Lesser Medium). The second guest is someone very valuable to the Cartridge Club (CartridgeClub.org) and also has a keen eye for NESfriend errors. You won't want to miss this one.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/snesdrunk)

Flock Talk
Episode 32 - First-person Experiences

Flock Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 61:06


It's summertime and the weather is perfect for going on walks! So this month, Myles, Chris and Kathryn talk about walking simulators, or first-person experiences, to be more accurate. Check out Caleb J. Ross's video on walking sims!!! https://youtu.be/NUdj3zTEK5M Buy our stuff! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cartridgeclub Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/FlockofNerds Watch us on YouTube! tinyurl.com/FlockofNerdsYouTube Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/flockofnerds Music provided by: Alex Horne and the Horne Section

Frantic Thoughts
Don't Ruin the Movie - Frantic Thoughts Ep. 87

Frantic Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 74:48


This episode we talk about A TON of things including the Quick Save Club, pink concert we went to, health issues, theater etiquette, "Us," review, Marvel movie 1 sentence reviews, I "do it live," Nindie direct, Id @ Xbox Gamepass, Sony State of Play, Google Stadia, and more if you can believe it! Time Stamps:00:46 - What's Happenin' (Pink Concert, Health Stuff, etc)30:45 - Media Corner Begins31:38 - Arguing With My Family review - Theater Etiquette39:00 - Us review43:07 - MCU Rewatch 1 sentence reviews45:52 - Recommendation Minute returns!48:50 - News of Interest------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out Caleb J. Ross at www.youtube.com/calebjross  The Podcast logo is by @BBShelbo on twitter Follow me on twitter @FranticSociety or go to the Cartridge Club Forums at www.cartridgeclub.org/forum/ to talk about the show!! Rate me on Itunes, or whatever service you listen to the show on, it helps out! I have shirts too... bit.ly/franticshirts

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Cartridge Club
CCExtra #10 - Patrick Hickey Jr., author of The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult and Classic Video Game Developers

Cartridge Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 45:12


You like video games, right? You like learning about video games, right? On today’s Cartridge Club Extra author and YouTuber Caleb J. Ross interviews Patrick Hickey Jr., the author of the wonderful book The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult and Classic Video Game Developers. Visit Patrick Hickey Jr. online: http://patrickhickeyjr.com Mentioned: The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult and Classic Video Game Developers (Studies in Gaming)by Patrick Hickey Jr. The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987 by Brett Weiss Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Jason Schreier Phoenix: The Fall and Rise of Video Games by Leonard Herman

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast
Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Episode 018

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 110:08


With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 nominees and reveal our Hall of Fame Ballots. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and […] The post Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Episode 018 appeared first on Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast.

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews
Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 73:21


Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been playing […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews
Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 73:21


Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been playing […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast
Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Episode 016

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 73:21


Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been playing […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Episode 016 appeared first on Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast.

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast
Nintendo Switch’s First Holiday Season – Episode 007

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 89:32


Caleb J. Ross & VGCollectaholic explore what’s in store for the Nintendo Switch in its inaugural holiday season as more physical games begin to arrive. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and Scott recap their recent game pickups, including this weekend’s gaming barrage of Mario, Wolfenstein, & Assassin’s Creed Caleb starts a new collection & starts […] The post Nintendo Switch’s First Holiday Season – Episode 007 appeared first on Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast.

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast
Do Post-Launch Video Game Pivots Work? – Episode 003

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 69:16


Several games have recently released or announced major updates that overhaul the original game.  Caleb J. Ross & VGCollectaholic ask – Can video games like No Man’s Sky and Yooka-Laylee truly ever get a second chance to erase a bad first impression? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology – Caleb and Scott recap their recent game pickups. […] The post Do Post-Launch Video Game Pivots Work? – Episode 003 appeared first on Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast.

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast
Video Games Are Like Children – Episode 001

Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 66:20


A new video game podcast is born, with your hosts Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and Scott the Video Game Collectaholic (@VGCollectaholic). Show Notes Gaming Archaeology – Caleb & Scott discuss their recent video game pick-ups Epic Set List – What have we been playing? Current Event Discussions Wolfenstein 2 announces three DLC packs 3 months […] The post Video Games Are Like Children – Episode 001 appeared first on Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast.

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews
About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01

Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2015 22:12


Hey’s it’s another podcast from Caleb J. Ross (me)! I know, I know, that exclamation point is totally warranted. Join me as I delve into the world of Unity (the 3D game development engine, not the concept of emotional togetherness). I know almost nothing about programming, but I love video games. And you know what […] The post About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2015 22:12


Hey’s it’s another podcast from Caleb J. Ross (me)! I know, I know, that exclamation point is totally warranted. Join me as I delve into the world of Unity (the 3D game development engine, not the concept of emotional togetherness). I know almost nothing about programming, but I love video games. And you know what […] The post About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you live in a nudist colony?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015


Oh, the allure of flesh, of thick folds of burbling, cellulicious, pocked pockets of wonder. Or so that's what Gordon may think of when he imagines a nudist colony. Caleb is a bit more open minded, in that to him the preceding sentence would be said without sarcasm. Nudity is a wonderful thing. And that's what our boys, Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland discuss during today's episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you live in a nudist colony? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you live in a nudist colony? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you live in a nudist colony?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015


Oh, the allure of flesh, of thick folds of burbling, cellulicious, pocked pockets of wonder. Or so that's what Gordon may think of when he imagines a nudist colony. Caleb is a bit more open minded, in that to him the preceding sentence would be said without sarcasm. Nudity is a wonderful thing. And that's what our boys, Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland discuss during today's episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you live in a nudist colony? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you live in a nudist colony? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you have sex with a corpse?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2015


Necrophilia: Of all the philias, is it really the sexiest? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the ethics and physical logistics of having sex with a corpse in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you have sex with a corpse? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you have sex with a corpse? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you have sex with a corpse?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2015


Necrophilia: Of all the philias, is it really the sexiest? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the ethics and physical logistics of having sex with a corpse in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you have sex with a corpse? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you have sex with a corpse? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you take a bullet for a stranger?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2015


Every image of a noble hero involves some sort of self-sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. But is this really desirable? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland play devil's advocate and explore the logic of offering your own life to save the life of another human being in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you take a bullet for a stranger? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you take a bullet for a stranger? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you take a bullet for a stranger?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2015


Every image of a noble hero involves some sort of self-sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. But is this really desirable? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland play devil's advocate and explore the logic of offering your own life to save the life of another human being in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you take a bullet for a stranger? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you take a bullet for a stranger? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014


Even the most jolly of us get fed up with Christmas at some point. Perhaps it’s the commercialism, perhaps the forced family interactions, or perhaps even the perpetually smiling faces of children that ultimately drive us to crazy thoughts...insane thoughts...diabolical thoughts, like ruining Christmas for children. Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the concept of ruining Christmas for children and even offer a few how-tos. What about you? Would you ruin Christmas for a child on purpose? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland The post Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014


Even the most jolly of us get fed up with Christmas at some point. Perhaps it’s the commercialism, perhaps the forced family interactions, or perhaps even the perpetually smiling faces of children that ultimately drive us to crazy thoughts...insane thoughts...diabolical thoughts, like ruining Christmas for children. Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the concept of ruining Christmas for children and even offer a few how-tos. What about you? Would you ruin Christmas for a child on purpose? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland The post Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you eat another human being?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014


In this very first episode of Important Question? we ask, under what circumstances would you be enticed into eating the flesh of another human being? Cannibalism isn’t common and it certainly isn’t culturally accepted in most areas of the world, but surely you could be convinced, right? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore possible scenarios that might support having a bite or two of a fellow human being. One part peer pressure + one part devil’s advocate = one very Important Question? The post Would you eat another human being? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Would you eat another human being?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014


In this very first episode of Important Question? we ask, under what circumstances would you be enticed into eating the flesh of another human being? Cannibalism isn’t common and it certainly isn’t culturally accepted in most areas of the world, but surely you could be convinced, right? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore possible scenarios that might support having a bite or two of a fellow human being. One part peer pressure + one part devil’s advocate = one very Important Question? The post Would you eat another human being? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 018: Does Being a Writer Make Reading Unbearable?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2012 58:32


Up-front apologies for the sound quality for the first 10 minutes of this episode. Though, don’t let this apology deter you from listening; Pablo’s lovely voice (and Caleb’s less lovely voice) still shine through. After the 10 minute mark, everything becomes crystal clear(er). Caleb J. Ross and Pablo D’Stair discuss a recent tweet sent from @calebjross that speaks to the problem of authors and their reading habits, particularly about how being a writer tends to lessen the enjoyment of reading. Of course, part of the enjoyment that writers get from reading comes from the dissective act of reading, but what about when we just want to enjoy a damn story? Is it possible for a writer to be a passive reader? The post Episode 018: Does Being a Writer Make Reading Unbearable? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 018: Does Being a Writer Make Reading Unbearable?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2012 58:32


Up-front apologies for the sound quality for the first 10 minutes of this episode. Though, don’t let this apology deter you from listening; Pablo’s lovely voice (and Caleb’s less lovely voice) still shine through. After the 10 minute mark, everything becomes crystal clear(er). Caleb J. Ross and Pablo D’Stair discuss a recent tweet sent from @calebjross that speaks to the problem of authors and their reading habits, particularly about how being a writer tends to lessen the enjoyment of reading. Of course, part of the enjoyment that writers get from reading comes from the dissective act of reading, but what about when we just want to enjoy a damn story? Is it possible for a writer to be a passive reader? The post Episode 018: Does Being a Writer Make Reading Unbearable? appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 017: Flash fiction is not as sexy as it sounds

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2011 47:01


Fresh off of his announcement of a contest in which he will challenge any writer of crime flash fiction in a monetarily-prized writing battle, Pablo D’Stair explores with Caleb J. Ross the impetus to his denouncement of the abbreviated medium and what exactly it is about the flash form that has elicited such a reaction. […] The post Episode 017: Flash fiction is not as sexy as it sounds appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 017: Flash fiction is not as sexy as it sounds

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2011 47:01


Fresh off of his announcement of a contest in which he will challenge any writer of crime flash fiction in a monetarily-prized writing battle, Pablo D’Stair explores with Caleb J. Ross the impetus to his denouncement of the abbreviated medium and what exactly it is about the flash form that has elicited such a reaction. […] The post Episode 017: Flash fiction is not as sexy as it sounds appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 016: Great Writers Edit. Bad Writers Discuss Editing on a Podcast.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2011 50:12


All writers must edit. Most writers despise editing. Therefore, writers tend to look for ways to make the editing process, if not easier, at least more digestible. Authors Gavin Pate (The Way to Get Here), Gordon Highland (Major Inversions), Caleb J. Ross (Stranger Will), and Richard Thomas (Transubstantiate) gather to discuss how each approach the […] The post Episode 016: Great Writers Edit. Bad Writers Discuss Editing on a Podcast. appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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Episode 016: Great Writers Edit. Bad Writers Discuss Editing on a Podcast.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2011 50:12


All writers must edit. Most writers despise editing. Therefore, writers tend to look for ways to make the editing process, if not easier, at least more digestible. Authors Gavin Pate (The Way to Get Here), Gordon Highland (Major Inversions), Caleb J. Ross (Stranger Will), and Richard Thomas (Transubstantiate) gather to discuss how each approach the […] The post Episode 016: Great Writers Edit. Bad Writers Discuss Editing on a Podcast. appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life.
"This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Thirty-Seven - Stranger Will."

This Podcast Will Change Your Life.

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2011 26:02


This episode stars Caleb J. Ross (Charactered Pieces, Stranger Will). It was recorded via Skype as part of the Stranger Will Tour for Strange from the home office in Chicago, IL in April 2011.