Podcast appearances and mentions of michael zenke

In the 37th episode of the ESOU Podcast, Olibeau and I bring ESOU Loremasters Audens and Anonnex/Ce-Nex to chat with ESO/Zenimax Online Studios Loremaster Michael Zenke to talk about all things lore while exploring the process behind the creation of lore. My Socials

Welcome to a very special episode of Behind the Door, where we discuss the themes underpinning the writing of The Grey Rooms itself, and have a behind the scenes chat with the author who makes it happen. "We're now on a train with three people from three different realms, being attended to by two people from two other different realms, blasting across this crazy landscape and seeing Death riding upon his pale horse... Things have gotten significantly stranger and more complicated than we started..."In this episode we are interviewing with Michael Zenke, the master author of all things Grey, the writer of our narrative story involving a few souls trapped on a train. Discussed is the current season and the new characters involved, as well as a canonical history of the Rooms throughout past seasons.Featuring:Michael Zenke - Master AuthorBrooks Bigley - HostMusic by JM ScherfArtwork by Cassie PertietAudio Production by Brooks BigleyPODCAST CREDITS• Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actorhttps://twitter.com/AudioTorment• JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performancehttps://twitter.com/JMScherfMusic• Michael Zenke - Season Narrative, Writer, Editorhttps://twitter.com/Zonk• Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actorhttps://twitter.com/GrahamNY• Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design, Merch, Creative Directionhttps://twitter.com/CPertiet• Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes, Behind the Door Host/Producerhttps://twitter.com/brooks_bigley• Hail Scherf - Videography Directorhttps://twitter.com/hailuncensored• Tori Miller - Community Managerhttps://twitter.com/jackalbot_snowswww.thegreyrooms.comDo you like what we have been doing so far? Please consider subscribing to our Patreon. Even just a dollar a month can help us reach our goals of world domination. It also allows us to create even more content exclusively for patrons as we continue to expand the Grey Rooms world. And you get ad-free episodes!www.patreon.com/ThegreyroomsYour monthly donations also pay for the authors who write our episodes and the actors who perform them. This allows for the world at large to hear and embrace our story. Thanks for being part of our community and supporting us! And did we mention ad-free episodes?!EXTRA STUFF• Want to join the Grey Rooms Family and get your story featured in Season 5? Check out our submissions guidelines and write to your bloody heart's content!https://thegreyrooms.com/season-5-submissions/• We continue to rank on the Top 30 Thriller Book Podcasts listhttps://blog.feedspot.com/thriller_book_podcasts/• We continue to rank on the Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts listhttps://blog.feedspot.com/horror_story_podcasts/• Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com• Listen to us on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7p3D98H06RfUWkusfLIrUX• Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lbFMzrrKp0e0cpk6KY9Ig• Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus so much more bonus content at www.patreon.com/thegreyrooms• You can also make a one-time donation at http://paypal.me/thegreyroomspodcast• Buy our merch at the TeePublic link below!www.teepublic.com/stores/the-grey-rooms?ref_id=8845&utm_campaign=The%2BGrey%2BRooms&utm_medium=8845&utm_source=affiliateSOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS• Redditwww.reddit.com/r/thegreyrooms/• Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/thegreyroomspod/• Facebook Group for Emotional Supportwww.facebook.com/groups/thegreyrooms• Instagramwww.instagram.com/thegreyroomspodcast/• Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GreyRoomsPod• Discordhttps://discord.gg/4d93pFZWe have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us and other fans about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is very active there. The Warden and Bob also drop in now and again to keep the fans screaming and yelling. For entertainment purposes, of course.Thank you for supporting our show!The Grey Rooms Productions ℗ 2021

The Grey Rooms Presents a Special Crossover Event: Ally Status THE GREY ROOMS / SCP ARCHIVES  - "Ally Status" Item #: SCP-T-72112 Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: Containment appears to be self-directed. SCP-T-72112 is of unknown size and has resembled a vast prison complex, a castle, [Redacted], a hotel, a sprawling mansion, and [Redacted]. The extradimensional space goes through iterative phases in these various configurations, while [Redacted] and getting larger and more complex each time. Individuals are drawn into SCP-T-72112 by methods unknown. Once inside, they are confronted by local representatives of "Management". These subjects are compelled to enter into a series of doors. Death within this extradimensional space appears to be a fleeting state, as subjects [Redacted]. By special invitation only, Dr. MacWarren and 05-6 are sent by the SCP Foundation Council to meet with "Grey Rooms Management" face-to-face. The Architect explains all that needs to be known about the Rooms. Deals are made. An inter-realm alliance is forged, but for what purpose? This audio log is available at 05 Council and 05-X level and above eyes only. Written by Michael Zenke The Architect performed by Margaret Ashley Six performed by Lilli Cooper Dr. MacWarren performed by Mark Whitten   EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS • None   To hear how Todd was discovered by SCP agents, listen to SCP Archives and their latest episode "SCP-T-72112", also written by Michael Zenke!   Do you like what we have been doing so far? Please consider subscribing to our Patreon. Even just a dollar a month can help us reach our goals of world domination. It also allows us to create even more content exclusively for patrons as we continue to expand the Grey Rooms world. - The Grey Rooms Team   PODCAST CREDITS Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actor JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performance Michael Zenke - Season Narrative, Writer, Editor Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actor Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design, Merch, Creative Direction Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes, Behind the Door Host/Producer Hail Scherf - Videography Director N.M. Brown - Assistant Sound Engineer   EXTRA STUFF • Sonnet is a new podcast app found exclusively on Android devices, designed with YOU in mind. Download Sonnet from Google Play to up your podcast game. You can also listen to The Grey Rooms Podcast on Sonnet by clicking here. • We made it onto a Top 30 Thriller Book Podcasts list at #24 and a Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Read about us on our Reddit page • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us and other fans about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is very active there. The Warden and Bob also drop in now and again to keep their torment game sharp. You've been warned. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2021

The Grey Rooms Presents: The Logs of Admiral Beckett - Part 1 Join us for a special compilation episode that chronicles the misadventures of Admiral Beckett, who arrives at a strange and sprawling manor house as the sun sets beyond the horizon. Within the walls of the Manor, Beckett finds that he's a figure of some importance, welcomed by the mysterious Management that owns the grounds. When he enters a room, however, he finds that he experiences the last moments of another person's life just before they die a horrific death. He awakens again and again on the grounds of the Manor, forced to live death after death... never able to save himself from the agony and terror of their end. This compilation recaps the events happening to Admiral David Beckett in The Grey Rooms Season 3: Ash Manor, episodes #1-10. Beckett is the main protagonist of our season narrative story which appears before each main anthology story in every episode of the Grey Rooms Podcast.    Chapter 1 - Thesis: E1 "Welcome to Ash Manor" A new protagonist has joined the Rooms. He does not seem impressed. Let's show him what's behind door #1, shall we? Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Todd performed by Alistair Mackey The Warden performed by Jason Wilson   Chapter 1 - Thesis: E2 "The New Attendant" Beckett is still trying to make sense of the death he just experienced and why he seems to be stuck in this house, as memories began poking at the surface. A new figure joins the manor and offers companionship to Beckett as she tries to answer his burgeoning questions. He simply refuses to accept his situation, and is dealt with accordingly… Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Alma performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre   Chapter 1 - Thesis: E3 "The Old Attendant" Beckett continues to test his limits in The Grey Rooms. And with the return of an individual who knows the Rooms like the back of his hand, Beckett is going to learn to fall in line... Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Bob performed by Graham Rowat   Chapter 1 - Thesis: E4 "Calling Admiral Beckett" Beckett finally awakens from his nightmare in "The Grey Rooms" and returns to normal life. Something isn't right, though. He's done this already, but differently... Written by Michael Zenke Admiral Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Captain Lorelei performed by Sarah Ruth Thomas Samuel performed by Michael Turrentine Todd performed by Alistair Mackey Alma performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre Announcer performed by Michael Zenke   Chapter 1 - Thesis: E5 "Past is Prologue" Beckett is given the chance to ask any question under scrutiny. After choosing his words carefully, Bob feels a familiar stinging response again. Sometimes, a dog needs its leash tightened… Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Bob performed by Graham Rowat Alma performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre   Chapter 2 - Antithesis: E6 "The Third Door" Beckett pushes his boundaries even more and shares a drink down at the tavern. Todd has loose lips and will do anything for a new friend as The Architect observes all. After being given his usual choice of doors, Beckett upends The Grey Rooms and chooses another option… Written by Michael Zenke The Architect performed by Margaret Ashley Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Todd performed by Alistair Mackey Bob performed by Graham Rowat   Chapter 2 - Antithesis: E7 "Worse Than Death" Given the recent events that showed possible tampering within the system, Bob ponders Beckett's existence and why he's really in The Grey Rooms, and The Warden shows up for moral support… Written by Michael Zenke Bob performed by Graham Rowat Beckett  Eddie Cooper Todd performed by Alistair Mackey The Warden performed by Jason Wilson   Chapter 2 - Antithesis: E8 "A Dog is Just a Dog" Beckett realizes that everyone seems... concerned about the unfolding implications of his interactions within the Rooms, and he plays the part to gather more info. Bob and Alma offer him all the things he appears to be asking for. Beckett begins to see how everything is connected... Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Bob performed by Graham Rowat Alma performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre   Chapter 2 - Antithesis: E9 "Respite" The Grey Rooms puts on a montage of sorts. Written by Michael Zenke Respite Pt 1: Alma, performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre Respite Pt 2: The Warden, performed by Jason Wilson Respite Pt 3: Todd, performed by Alistair Mackey Respite Pt 4: Bob, performed by Graham Rowat Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper   Chapter 2 - Antithesis: E10 "The Cloak of Keys" Admiral Beckett's life comes to a screeching halt as he crash lands back into The Grey Rooms. Vacation is over now. The Warden wants to play... Written by Michael Zenke Announcer performed by Michael Zenke Admiral Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Amanda performed by Isabel Santiago Samuel performed by Michael Turrentine Alma performed by Chantal Jean-Pierre The Warden performed by Jason Wilson   PODCAST CREDITS Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actor JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performance Michael Zenke - Season Narrative, Writer, Editor Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actor Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design, Merch, Creative Direction Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes, Behind the Door Host/Producer Hail Scherf - Videography Director N.M. Brown - Assistant Sound Engineer   EXTRA STUFF • Want to join the Grey Rooms Family and get your story featured in Season 4? Check out our submissions guidelines and write to your bloody heart's content!  • Sonnet is a new podcast app found exclusively on Android devices, designed with YOU in mind. Download Sonnet from Google Play to up your podcast game. You can also listen to The Grey Rooms Podcast on Sonnet by clicking here. • We made it onto a Top 30 Thriller Book Podcasts list at #24 and a Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Read about us on our Reddit page • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us and other fans about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is very active there. The Warden and Bob also drop in now and again to keep their torment game sharp. You’ve been warned. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2021

Today we present an episode from our friends over at The Grey Rooms (thegreyrooms.com). The Grey Rooms is a weekly horror anthology podcast set within an episodic narrative.Each week the season’s guest is forced to choose between two doors, seeking to unravel the mystery that trapped them in this endless torment. Behind each door, our guests face the extremes of the human condition. They love, live, weep, and die. Over, and over, and over again.Come listen to the show Syfy.com calls, “Tales from the Crypt meets Quantum Leap."THE GREY ROOMS INTRO – “Welcome to Ash Manor”A new protagonist has joined the Rooms. He does not seem impressed. Let’s show him what’s behind door #1, shall we?Written by Michael ZenkeBeckett performed by Eddie CooperTodd performed by Alistair MackeyThe Warden performed by Jason Wilson S3E1 – VENUS FLY TRAPMalfunctions on a space station are putting its crew in peril. While everyone else is scrambling to make repairs, one astronaut becomes rather curious about the cat that is following him everywhere. It has been said that in space, no one can hear you scream. That’s because the meowing is too loud…Written by Jason PourisJohn performed by Graham RowatKatya performed by Tanja MilojevicMakena performed by Anjali BhimaniLi Wei performed by Ewan ChungStation System performed by Michael Zenke

The Grey Rooms Presents: It's the Little Things CHAPTER 2 - Antithesis: E7 "Worse Than Death" Given the recent events that showed possible tampering within the system, Bob ponders Beckett's existence and why he's really in The Grey Rooms, and The Warden shows up for moral support… Written by Michael Zenke Bob performed by Graham Rowat Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Todd performed by Alistair Mackey The Warden performed by Jason Wilson   S3E7 - IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS They were on a mission to gather resources. The resources fought back. Courage is a universal trait, so is death... Written by Alex Gallegos Camden performed by Margaret Ashley Thelis performed by Raymond J Lee The Computer System performed by Michael Zenke   EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS • None   Come back next Wednesday, January 13th, for our companion Behind the Door episode, when we mine the proper elements from "It's the Little Things" and bring the whole motherlode back to orbit around your earholes.   Do you like what we have been doing so far? Please consider subscribing to our Patreon. Even just a dollar a month can help us reach our goals of world domination. It also allows us to create even more content exclusively for patrons as we continue to expand the Grey Rooms world. We will see you next Friday, January 15th, for Episode 8, same Grey time, same Grey channel. - The Grey Rooms Team   PODCAST CREDITS Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actor JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performance Michael Zenke - Season Narrative, Writer, Editor Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actor Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design, Merch, Creative Direction Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes, Behind the Door Host/Producer Hail Scherf - Videography Director   EXTRA STUFF • Want to join the Grey Rooms Family and get your story featured in Season 4? Check out our submissions guidelines and write to your bloody heart's content!  • Sonnet is a new podcast app found exclusively on Android devices, designed with YOU in mind. Download Sonnet from Google Play to up your podcast game. You can also listen to The Grey Rooms Podcast on Sonnet by clicking here. • We made it onto a Top 30 Thriller Book Podcasts list at #24 and a Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us and other fans about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is very active there. The Warden and Bob also drop in now and again to keep their torment game sharp. You’ve been warned. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2021

The Grey Rooms Presents: Venus Fly Trap CHAPTER 1 - Thesis: E1 "Welcome to Ash Manor" A new protagonist has joined the Rooms. He does not seem impressed. Let's show him what's behind door #1, shall we? Written by Michael Zenke Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper Todd performed by Alistair Mackey The Warden performed by Jason Wilson   S3E1 - VENUS FLY TRAP Malfunctions on a space station are putting its crew in peril. While everyone else is scrambling to make repairs, one astronaut becomes rather curious about the cat that is following him everywhere. It has been said that in space, no one can hear you scream. That's because the meowing is too loud... Written by Jason Pouris John / Narrator performed by Graham Rowat Katya performed by Tanja Milojevic Makena performed by Anjali Bhimani Li Wei performed by Ewan Chung Station System performed by Michael Zenke   EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS • Gore   You asked, and we said "no". You asked again, so we decided for the long con and said "yes"... *cue evil laughter* HERE IT IS THE FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 3 ARE YOU NOT EXCITED?!?!? And come back next Wednesday, December 2nd, for our companion Behind the Door episode, when we sit and prune "Venus Fly Trap" with author Jason Pouris and wax poetical about life in general. Do you like what we've been doing so far? Please consider subscribing to our Patreon. Even just a dollar a month can help us reach our goals of world domination. We promised Bob back in season 2 that we'd buy him that alligator leather suit and they ain't cheap... This is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have. We appreciate every one of you listeners from the bottoms of our cold dead hearts. #staygrey2020 We'll see you next Friday, December 4th, for Episode 2, same Grey time, same Grey channel. - The Grey Rooms Team   PODCAST CREDITS Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actor JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performance Michael Zenke - Season Narrative, Writer, Editor Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actor Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design, Merch, Creative Direction Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes, Behind the Door Host/Producer Hail Scherf - Videography Director   EXTRA STUFF • Sonnet is a new podcast app found exclusively on Android devices, designed with YOU in mind. Download Sonnet from Google Play to up your podcast game. You can also listen to The Grey Rooms Podcast on Sonnet by clicking here. • We made it onto a Top 30 Thriller Book Podcasts list at #24 and a Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us and other fans about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is very active there. The Warden and Bob also drop in now and again to keep their torment game sharp. You’ve been warned. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2020

Last week, our bears found the Infinite Honeycomb, but it was a house of lies!  They learn the real microgravity bees live on the Martian moon of Phobos.  The crew hatches a plan to use the monorail or "tube worm" to get to the far-off spaceport via "sky birds." Enjoy the thrilling conclusion to The Next Big Sting! GM: Fred Keiper Players: Amanda Knowlton, David Bauer, Karla Andrich, Michael Zenke, and Sean Sands. Music: Steppin’ In by Podington Bear from Liquid Gold Game Rules: Honey Heist by Grant Howitt on itch.io A three-part episodic collaborative storytelling RPG made possible by our Patreon subscribers.  

Last time, our captive bears got word of the newest attraction to the zoo - Microgravity Bees and their Infinite Honeycomb. With a little luck and savvy, our crew escaped their enclosure in search for this tantalizing new honey, where they encountered other animals in the zoo looking to bust out. GM: Fred Keiper Players: Amanda Knowlton, David Bauer, Karla Andrich, Michael Zenke, and Sean Sands. Music: Steppin’ In by Podington Bear from Liquid Gold Game Rules: Honey Heist by Grant Howitt on itch.io A three-part episodic collaborative storytelling RPG made possible by our Patreon subscribers.

Behind the Door - Season 2 Episode 13 - Outside "I am...a...god!" Welcome to the last episode of the season for Behind the Door, where we discuss the themes underpinning the podcast and take a behind the scenes look into our season finale and chat with the author and actor who made it happen. In this episode we are interviewing with Michael Zenke, the authoritative author of S2E13 "Outside". Also joining us is Graham Rowat, the actor who plays Bob in our season narrative, plus two surprise guests! Pack your bags, it's time to leave the hotel. Featuring: Michael Zenke - Author Graham Rowat - Actor Jason Wilson - Executive Producer Brooks Bigley - Host Artwork by Cassie Pertiet   EXTRA STUFF • We made it onto a top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? blog.feedspot.com/horror_story_podcasts/ • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is pretty active there. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2020

Our adventure begins at the Noctus City Zoo on Mars in the year 2360, where our five bears have been imprisoned by humans for entertainment purposes. That is, until the gang catches wind of a new exhibit that emboldens them to break free: micro-gravity bees and their infinite honeycomb. Armed with this new fixation, our bears hatch a daring plan to escape and get that honey! GM: Fred Keiper Players: Amanda Knowlton, David Bauer, Karla Andrich, Michael Zenke, and Sean Sands. Music: Steppin’ In by Podington Bear from Liquid Gold Game Rules: Honey Heist by Grant Howitt on itch.io A three-part episodic collaborative storytelling RPG made possible by our Patreon subscribers.

The Grey Rooms Presents: Outside SAMANTHA WINTERS - "Outside" Samantha’s stay in the hotel has come to an end. Bob thinks management is very interested in her, but she has other plans. Todd makes a sacrifice to aid Sam in finding an exit from The Grey Rooms. And then she discovers the door… Written by Michael Zenke Samantha performed by Sarah Thomas Todd performed by Alistair Mackey Bob performed by Graham Rowat The Warden / Raymond / drunk dad performed by Jason Wilson   PODCAST CREDITS Brian Black / Michael Zenke - Season 2 Narrative Jason Wilson - Executive Producer, Host, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Actor JM Scherf - Musical Composition, Performance Graham Rowat - Associate Producer, Social Media, Actor Cassie Pertiet - Episode Artwork, Web Design Brooks Bigley - Social Media, Patreon, Show Notes Hail Scherf - Videography Director   Thank you so much for listening to the thirteenth episode of our second season! On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your favorite color in the alphabet? Please continue to support and share this wonderful show with all your horror-loving friends. And come back next Friday, July 10th, for our companion Behind the Door episode. After grabbing a slice of cake from Bob, grab a seat at the roundtable as Jason and Brooks discuss "Outside" with author Michael Zenke and actor Graham Rowat. Do you like what we've been doing so far? Please consider subscribing to our Patreon. Even just a dollar a month can help us reach our goals of world domination. That solar flashlight investment wasn’t as profitable as we thought it would be... Lastly, we want to thank each and every listener, fan, follower, reviewer, actor, author, and Patron who supports us and believes in this little horror community that we are creating. You are all part of The Grey Rooms. #staygrey2020 We'll see you soon for season 3, same Grey time, same Grey channel. - The Grey Rooms Team   EXTRA STUFF • JM Scherf is releasing a full-length feature album of music from The Grey Rooms which you can find here: jmscherf.bandcamp.com • We made it onto a Top 15 Horror Story Podcasts list at #6. How cool is that?!? • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is pretty active there. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2020

Amanda, Karla, and Michael Zenke are joined by Chris O'Reagan from Cane & Rinse to talk about tabletop gaming and how to get into groups. Games: Vader Immortal (Oculus VR), Luna: The Shadow Dust (PC),  Sundered: Eldritch Edition (PC), Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem (PC), There’s This Girl (Android).

This week Shawn, Amanda and Michael Zenke catch up on your emails! 

This week Allen, Cory and Michael Zenke talk summer games.

This week Shawn, Cory and Julian are joined by Michael Zenke to talk about MMOFPS games, blurring lines and the state of pay.

This week's show features Ask the Devs #6 along with an interview with Michael Zenke from Massively.com. Lessah talks about leet speek on ''Know Your Role'', Rowanheal has some thoughts on recent stuff on ''Girl Gamers'' and Steiner-Davion looks at Gianthold collectibles on ''Definitive Collectibles.'' There's also a sketch about the Stormreach Mayoral Election - Goodblade's Downfall! Thanks so much for listening. www.ddocast.com :00 into 1:27 Ask the Devs 30:22 Stormreach Mayoral Election: Goodblade's in Touble 37:09 Mod 8 - When? 38:17 Downtime talk 40:40 Risia notes 41:07 Recent press 41:47 Ask the Devs Unplugged 42:43 Girl Gamers 51:41 Know Your Role 59:23 Definitive Collectibles 1:04:18 Michael Zenke - Massively.com 1:31:46 Events and Community Notes 1:34:10 Email 1:37:05 Errata 1:37:49 Trivia ###

The Game Developers Conference has come to an end and I’ve put together a fantastic roundtable to recap the show. On the show I have Brent Lassi from VirginWorlds.com, Michael Zenke from Slashdot and Massively.com, and Michael Gordon Shapiro from MikeMusic.com (and the man responsible for the Gaming Steve theme song). Mike even sings a bit of his theme song on the show … something to behold. Enjoy! Gaming Steve Episode 71 Program Game Developers Conference Day 3 Recap How on earth did one guy create an MMORPG with a player base of 1.8 million people? The Chronicles of Spellborn is still alive and kicking. What are Cryptic Studios and Jack Emmert up to? What did game designers rant about this year? Why do game developers dress so poorly? What crazy game did Steve Meretzky design at this year’s Game Design Challenge? WebWars: EVE sounds freaking awesome. Why is Age of Conan – Hyborian Adventures going for an M-rating? Why is GDC the place to be if you want to get into the game industry. Finally, we get all goofy after three intense days. Download the show (56 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 71 (MP3). Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). Add the Gaming Steve Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator.