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TCW Podcast Episode 254 - The Elder Scrolls: Arena & Daggerfall Bethesda Softworks, founded in 1985 by Christopher Weaver with sports titles like Gridiron and Wayne Gretzky Hockey along with licenses like The Terminator, pivoted to RPGs. Demo scene legend Julian LeFay hired Vijay Lakshman as designer and buffer to management so LeFay could focus on games. Together they birthed The Elder Scrolls: Arena, a gladiator combat simulator that morphed, nine months into a 13-month development cycle, into a first-person 3D epic inspired by Ultima Underworld. Arena evolved from a combat management game to a full RPG with a procedurally generated world, unique races like Argonians and Khajiit, and a plot to topple the wizard Tharn. With the second game, LeFay, challenged by Sandy Petersen's claim that CRPGs could never match tabletop RPGs, made Daggerfall a massive world the size of Great Britain: 15,000 cities, towns, and dungeons; 44 regions; 100 factions; skill leveling based on what players actually did; and reputation grinds to unlock quests and plot. Ted Peterson, who took over lead design after Lakshman left, wove a complex plot with gray themes, diverse motivations, and moral quandaries into a simulator packed with layered systems rather than pure RPG simplicity. It sold out the initial run, hit 700,000 units, and became Bethesda's best game yet, bringing fresh air to a fallow RPG era! TCW 156 - Madden for Some Football: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW156 Gridiron (Amiga): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0q7sc_T3FU Wayne Gretzky Hockey (NES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Apj9IRcpQ Tell Me Your Name (Russia Heat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYpcZ2NfMYU (Explicit) Sodan & Magician 42 - TechTech (Amiga): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB5CujcTN8A Terminator 2029 (PC/DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-PBi-N1hQo Flesh+Blood (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVyLe-k16gw Jason And The Argonauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq4requMqvY Khajit/Khajiit Has Wares: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/khajiit-khajiit-has-wares Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8 The Elder Scrolls: Arena (Box Art): https://bigboxcollection.com/TESArena.3DBox The Elder Scrolls: Arena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjEn6ETA7EM What Do You Do With a B.A. in English? (Avenue Q): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYenQEjvlD0 Walk Across the Entire Map in Dragonfall Unity (Timelapse 512x): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xTvdK88cww The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpX5y6jiafg New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month! TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com BlueSky: @theycreateworlds.bsky.social Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1 Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Kevin and Cory do a pack battle at the Dallas Card Show. AM ON THE FM: National Chip Day / Luke Combs has a great NIL take. Gridiron Gravy: Are concerns about trading to a division rival overrated?
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! The Athletic put together the MLB franchise rankings for the past 25 years. AM ON THE FM: National Refill Your Stapler Day / how many penalties in a hockey game?? Gridiron Gravy: Would you make this Dallas Cowboys draft trade?
It's Day 3 of Free Agency for 2026 and we're still on the grind!Day 3 is all about filling out your gaps, building depth, and someone throwing a curveball to spice it all up!Brad & Ian talk about the Hendrickson/Crosby Drama the #ravens created, The #bills & Bradley Chubb, The #colts playing their QB and much more!
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Stars and Mavs SUUUUUPER Segment! AM on the FM: Promposal Day / Stop putting your hair on the line in sports bets! Gridiron Gravy: Would you make this Dallas Cowboys draft trade?
CM is back from hiatus with a banger. Introducing 2 brand new series for the College Football Function. First, he introduces the "Dream Scenario Spotlight" where he puts a dream landing spot for NFL Draft prospects. Then he closes up the show by debuting the "Greats of the Gridiron" series where he determines the Mount Rushmore of the best universities in college football.
Brad & Ian are back for Day 2 of Free Agency, and they start with a cancelled trade and what it means for the marketThey then go through some of the big deals that took place in Day 2, and who are the big names to look out for coming into Day 3
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Which Mavs players need to be part of this team going forward? AM ON THE FM: Mario Day / A Canadian tourist and a flamingo... at The Flamingo. Gridiron Gravy: Catching you up on who went where and which top free agents remain unsigned
Well... Day 1 of the Free Agency WENT OFF!Brad, Nick and Ian run through some of the big moves and give you their thoughts in just 30 mins
12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Stars and Mavs SUUUUUPER Segment. Gridiron Gravy: We want the best, but who are the worst free agency signings of all time? AM on the FM: National Barbie Day / another marathon controversy??
Brad and Ian take on the first Free Agency Half-A30 minsAs much free agent news as we can fit inShort, sharp and shiny....
Should the #raiders trade the No 1 Overall Pick?That's the burning question as we breakdown the #afcwestJoin us we check out the Best Case & Worst Case for the #chiefs #raiders #broncos & #chargers *** This episode was recorded prior to the Chiefs trade. Don't come at us. Just notice we were right! ***
In this episode of Electric People, host Ty Williams sits down with James Brindley for a high-level discussion on the parallels between professional sports and elite sales leadership. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the energy sector, James explores how the discipline, preparation, and "linchpin" mindset of a pro athlete translate into building a winning culture in the direct-to-home market. The conversation dives into the tactical precision required to lead high-performing teams and the strategic foresight needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. James offers a unique masterclass on leveraging a competitive edge to drive regional growth and establish a lasting professional legacy in the energy space.
12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! More with Jared Sandler. Gridiron Gravy: Dak also knows exactly what the Cowboys should do. Leftover Baseball Nuggets. My Buddy's an Idiot (Myles Garrett / Basketball brawl / FIFA / Bruce Pearl / NCAA)
12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece!
Have some combine performances changed the game for some top teams in the draft?We go through some combine numbers and performances to find out.We also check out the Trade news and rumours, and NFLPA Player SurveysAll this and more on a new episode of Gday Gridiron
It's the season finale of Gridiron Gurus, and we're wrapping things up the only way we know how — breaking down the Patriots' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks and figuring out how we're supposed to emotionally recover from it. We talk through what went wrong, what it means for the Patriots moving forward, and whether this loss changes the outlook of the franchise. Then we zoom out and go team-by-team across the entire NFL, diving into offseason storylines, roster questions, and what every fan base should be thinking about right now. And because we can't help ourselves, we even dip our toes into the NBA for a little bonus talk before closing the book on the season. It's reactions, analysis, coping mechanisms, and offseason chaos — all in one final episode.
Jamey and Attila from Mayhem talk his journey through music, visiting historical landmark, and sharing firsthand encounters that changed their beliefs.Original Airdate 01/20/26
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus shifts to free agency with a discussion about Jalen Thompson and Nakobe Dean. AM on the FM: National Sportsmanship Day / How you can get in the ring on Monday Night RAW (kinda). Gridiron Gravy: Would you be happy if the Cowboys made these 2 first-round picks?
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker joins the show. Wankers and Winners of the Weekend. Gridiron Gravy: How in demand will this QB be?
At Super Bowl Week in San Francisco, I attended Ditka's Gridiron Greats: “Cigars with the Stars” — hosted by NFL Veterans, Brian Urlacher and Mike Golic. The event supports the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, which provides medical and financial assistance to retired NFL players in need. From premium cigars to powerful conversations, the night blended football legacy with real impact off the field.Proceeds help former players who paved the way for today's game — reminding us that taking care of legends matters long after the final whistle. Learn more or donate at: www.gridirongreats.orgSubscribe & stay connected:
Follow the show on YouTube, IG, X or Bluesky! @DynastyHotSauce @RunDFF & @ffLarryMonkey are back for another spin around the #FantasyFootball universe! This week, we have John Laub aka @GridironSchol91 join us and we get into the 2026 Rookie class! Click LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW and maybe give us a 5 STAR RATING and a sweet REVIEW! We also launched a Patreon! (link below) Check it out and if you'd like to support the show for as little as $1DOLLAR PER MONTH!!! That gets you into our GroupMe chat with the likes of Steady Eddie, Stevie D, the infamous Dickie and the lovable Troy and many more super bright Dynasty minds at your service! We get into everything Dynasty football literally 24/7/265! We love you! - Join the Hot Sauce listener League! (dm the show @DynastyHotSauce or @RunDFF or @ffLarryMonkey) - Check out our MERCH it's the cheapest around! https://dynasty-hot-sauce-pod.printify.me/products Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=13685080&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creat
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! The grades are in - what do the players think the Cowboys do well? And what do they not? AM on the FM: National Retro Day / pro track athletes going back to college. Gridiron Gravy: The simple formula to win the Super Bowl
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of Josiah Trotter and Kendal Daniels. AM ON THE FM: National Digital Learning Day / Nike didn't believe in USA. Gridiron Gravy: Is this really gonna be the starting QB landscape in Week 1?
Bucs legend Ronde Barber and golf sensation Blades Brown join the show to talk Valspar vibes and Mike Evans' looming free agency. Plus, the crew breaks down Olympic highlights before testing their luck with a high-stake round of "Playing the Percentages." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of Avieon Terrell. AM on the FM: National Quiet Day / Rick Carlisle proves the issue with the NBA's approach on tanking. Gridiron Gravy: Do you still believe in DeMarvion Overshown?
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of Kenyon Sadiq. AM on the FM: National Trading Card Day / someone spent how much for a card of who?? Gridiron Gravy: What are the deepest (and weakest) positions in the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency?
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Who is the Rangers player you think has the most to prove in Spring Training? AM on the FM: National Banana Bread Day / The Olympics just mean more. Gridiron Gravy: Is Mendoza actually the best prospect in the Draft? What the execs and scouts say.
Jasta sits with Mark Morton from Lamb of God to talk giving and receiving gifts, how touring leads to unwanted guests, narrating an audio book and more!Original Airdate 12/23/2025
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! The city of Foxborough, Fred Hoiberg and Jet Blue Airways ... do any of these folks deserve Forgiveness Friday? Do you? AM on the FM: Clean Out Your Bookcase Day / NASCAR controversy. Gridiron Gravy: What to do with Sam Williams?
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of CJ Allen. AM ON THE FM: National Tug of War Day / how long did this youth hockey game last??? Gridiron Gravy: Is this QB ready to return to being straight-up awesome next season?
It's the offseason!Brad, Ian, Nick and Isaac are breaking down every team from every divison this offseason, and we're starting with the #afcnorth Join us as we go through what the franchise needs to do in 2026, and a best case/worst case scenario for each
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a focus on Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman. AM on the FM: National Drink Wine Day / Is this the most insane athlete right now? Gridiron Gravy: Rules to follow in NFL free agency
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with David Bailey and Mansoor Delane, AM ON THE FM: National Random Acts of Kindness Day / A new Girl Scout cookie record. Gridiron Gravy: Who is your most hated player in the NFL?
Alec and Fred discuss what pass rushers are on the NFL market as well as what they expect to happen as the franchise tag window opens tomorrow the 17th.
The second hour of the K&C Masterpiece with Alec Medford and Fred Davis in for Kevin and Cory.
Greg sits down with film maker Parker Huynh Benningfield to discuss his X League documentary- Gridiron Gyudon. Gridiron Gyudon follows the intertwined journeys of six Americans (Pierce Holley, Dexter Carr Jr., Jason Smith, Caleb Phillips, Jaboreé Williams, and Joshua Cox) competing in the X League's Rice Bowl (Japan's Super Bowl). Greg and Parker also talk about the genesis of the project to make the film and the process involved in securing player interviews and creating the final product, which you can find on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuBtbT1E7KYFind out more about Parker at www.pbennprod.com, and on the socials at pbenn_productions (Instagram), pbenn_productions (X/Twitter) & YouTubeGridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X (Twitter)! Learn more at www.gridironjapan.jp.
Chad empties the film room and heads to the big screen for his ultimate countdown of the Top 10 High School and Football Movies of All Time. From locker room speeches that still give you chills to cafeteria drama that hits a little too close to home, this list has everything: underdogs, overachievers, legendary coaches, and at least one movie that absolutely does not hold up in 2026. Will classics like Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans make the cut? Does Varsity Blues still rule the locker room? Grab your letterman jacket and press play.
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The whole G'Day Gridiron crew are back for the final Aussie Reactions of the season!SUPERBOWL LX!
G'day, mates!Dive into this week's episode of G'day Gridiron as we chat about the latest from the NFL.Are the Chiefs & Ravens done? And can the Rams and Broncos make the Superbowl?Tune in for a yarn with our special guest, Michael Elliott, and don't miss the classic Aussie footy vibes. Cheers!
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of Blake Miller and Jordyn Tyson. AM on the FM: National Make a Friend Day / another prediction market scandal. Gridiron Gravy: Super Bowl ratings and projecting the next halftime performer
11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our brand-new Olympic segment: Reach for the Skis. AM on the FM: National Umbrella Day / the worst Super Bowl beat. Gridiron Gravy: Wanna make the playoffs? Hey, just do this!
Common Man Hour 1 --Welcome Winona --Peek at the Purple --Darnold Dealin' --Gridiron Grinders
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11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our brand-new Olympic segment: Bros before Snows. AM on the FM: National Pizza Day / George Pickens way to prep for a big game. Gridiron Gravy: A couple big names (that may be washed up) nearing returns
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Big Al shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from his past, from his days as a high school football player to his brief stint trying out for the Dallas Cowboys. Troop, a state trooper and aspiring pastor, talks about transitioning from law enforcement to church leadership and delivering a powerful sermon. Young Chance shares his wrestling achievements, and we get a glimpse of community and brotherhood with late joiners Nate and Owen. The group also discusses rare sneakers like the Kobe Grinch and the value of seizing spiritual and life opportunities. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, brotherhood, and faithful surrender to God's will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode Jasta sits with Jeffrey Nothing to talk Milwaukee Metal Fest, knowing when to make lifestyle changes, and his personal wellness journey post cancer diagnosis and his experience with alternative medicine.