Podcasts about Wombat

The gang reunites live at LI Retro to talk all kinds of nonsense!

EA Sports FC ma podobno prawie 10 milionówgraczy dziennie, Atari wraca na plus wszędzie poza spółką, którą właśniekupiło, twórcy zrzucają się na kolegów bez pracy, a analityk pokazuje danymi,dlaczego „nasycony gatunek" to pojęcie, którym posługujemy się źle. 

"Control Freak" Cliffa Bleszinskiego:https://bit.ly/control-okiemdevaKrótka opowieść o tym, jak silnik zbudowanydla jednej strzelanki z 1998 roku stał się fundamentem, na którym dziś stawiająswoje gry Bloober Team, CI Games i CD Projekt Red - i dlaczego polski gamedevjest z tą historią splątany mocniej, niż się wydaje. Zapraszam do materiału! 

Google quietly shipped four new ad formats inside AI Mode, and almost nobody covered it. We did. Plus: a $13 CPC on ChatGPT ads, and Memrise's growth agent that lives entirely in Slack.CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open03:06 Welcome — Victoria joins, Polina returns04:24 What's on the show today05:30 WATERCOOLER: Sonnet 5's price hike and Fable 5's return07:38 Token-maxing culture and the hidden cost of the price hike10:16 Ford rehires the people it fired — to train the AI12:47 Why the most elementary AI framing gets the most buzz14:27 Benchmarking models on price, speed and quality before you buy15:12 Product Hunt's June: the top tools were integrations, not standalone AI17:30 The core stack nobody has replaced (and why Slack survived)22:14 The vibe-coded app problem: broken back ends, ToS exposure, $20 lessons26:01 Cannes Lions: the agency billing model everyone admits is dead28:02 Creator activations go niche — eyeballs over follower counts28:45 Why Victoria skipped Cannes, and the CEO as the next creator31:04 Celebrity clout vs. an actual event strategy33:40 AI's image rehab in marketing, and the founders paying for their own message36:06 SheaMoisture flipped the creator brief39:21 Why YouTube mid-roll ad reads stopped working40:42 Google's AI Mode ads — the story nobody covered43:03 Four new ad types, and what a business owner is actually signing up for44:43 A $13 CPC on ChatGPT ads46:10 Could ChatGPT just run an affiliate network instead?49:44 MARKDOWN: Lizzie Lawley, Head of Applied AI at Memrise50:20 From pilot, to AI companion platform, to Wombat, to Memrise53:39 The system map: every input feeding the growth machine56:00 Core principles: context first, cheapest capable model, disagreement as a feature56:36 "Months of work in hours" — what it actually saved58:36 The loops: synthesis, experiment shaping, prototyping, build ticket, human gate1:00:41 Live demo: "It's just Slack, baby"1:03:10 How the agent gets fresh context every single night1:06:04 OpenClaw V1, then real engineers rebuilt it1:07:06 The failures: how expensive it got, real quick1:08:32 The model pricing tier system, tier by tier1:11:19 Where the user interviews actually live (it's Google Docs)1:13:59 The bot that spammed banana emojis, and what it taught her1:15:54 Claude Design as a starting point for growth people who can't design1:17:35 Why we skipped Hot Button this week1:18:27 ADAHOLIC: the rules1:20:22 Round 1: Ed Sheeran, a posh restaurant, and way too many forks1:23:33 Round 2: red key, blue key, and a luxury pitch1:26:23 Round 3: "Yo... where's Dukey?"1:29:03 Round 4: the Mother's Day one1:32:26 Round 5: the car ad Arnav paused a second too late1:35:14 Round 6: puffballs, chrome nails and woodworking1:39:07 Round 7: "a better everyday life for the many people"1:40:41 Victoria takes the crown on her first appearance1:41:54 CloseTHIS WEEK'S GUESTLizzie Lawley — Head of Applied AI at Memrise, co-founder of Wombat. She built a platform handling millions of simultaneous AI interactions with cost-efficient model routing, and now runs agent orchestration for Memrise's growth team. Her system pulls from transcripts, app reviews, Zendesk tickets, past experiment synthesis, Athena and BigQuery, and runs a nightly cron job so the agents never work off stale context. Methodology follows Bob Moesta's jobs to be done. The team calls it BYOB — bring your own Bobby.Ads featured in Adaholic this week: Heinz, Kia, Budweiser, Honda, Pinterest, IKEA.

WTF NATURE. I give up.||A Message from Dr Ann - the What the Duck?! host and general dork.||I don't really give up. The recording I took for the latest season of Nature Sounds by Ann Jones was a ripper (in terms of wombat farts).This bit  got edited out of the longer soundscape over there, because, it was determined, that a wombat walking in and scratching its butt ON THE MICROPHONES in the middle of a meditation soundscape would harsh the high of the listener.So. What the Duck?! subscribers.Enjoy. A wombat scratching its butt on my very VERY expensive recorder.RECORDING: Ann JonesMASTERING ENGINEER: Isabella Tropiano

Marvel Tokon wychodzi i dostaje mieszane oceny za port na PC, gracze z PS5 wyłączają crossplay, żeby uciec od pecetowców, Palworld dostaje mobilne MMO od Garena, Ubisoft gasi swoją największą grę NFT, a Rockstar oddaje Netfliksowi 6 godzin wyłączności na pierwszy pokaz rozgrywki z GTA 6.

Twórcy Clair Obscur mówią, dlaczego uparli sięprzy pudełku, mimo że zarabiali na nim mniej, Unity buduje Netfliksowi własnąwersję silnika, ankieta na 3800 graczach pokazuje, przy której ocenie naSteamie połowa odbiorców odpada — a na koniec plan Ashy Sharmy, w którym Xboxma dogonić Sony i Nintendo na marżach do 2030 roku, plus wyciekłe dokumentypokazujące, jak zamierza to zrobić. 

Programista zarabia w polskim gamedevieponad dwa razy więcej niż tester, junior w produkcji startuje wyżej niż seniorw QA, a mediana całej branży realnie spadła — dziś rozkładam na czynnikipierwsze raport o zarobkach z maja 2026 i podaję konkretne widełki dla każdejspecjalizacji i każdego poziomu.

Tencent kasuje własnego konkurenta dla GTA po6 latach i setkach milionów dolarów, Double Fine wychodzi na wolność i od razumusi zwolnić co czwartą osobę, prognoza zwolnień w branży rośnie o 78%, a 4sierpnia domyka się największy lewarowany wykup w historii — zostań do końca,bo to wszystko jest jedną historią o tym, kto od teraz decyduje, jakie grypowstają. 

Sony mówi, że bojkot płyt nie robi mużadnej różnicy, Roblox traci na monetyzacji mimo 123 milionów graczy dziennie,film Nolana podwaja liczbę graczy 8-letniego Assassin's Creeda, a demo Guildrunzbiera 300 tysięcy graczy w 10 dni — zostań do końca, bo na finał mam dane,które mówią, że przez lata mierzyliśmy w tej branży zupełnie nie to, co trzeba.

Sezon raportówfinansowych pokazał branżę rozjechaną na pół — Capcom i Krafton biją rekordy,Xbox traci 1,7 miliarda dolarów, a prezes EA odbiera 38,6 miliona dolarów zarok, w którym zwolniono ludzi robiących grę, za którą tę premię dostał. Zostańdo końca, bo te liczby zestawione obok siebie mówią o kondycji tej branżywięcej niż jakakolwiek konferencja.

Pudełko z GTA 6, w którym kod przestajedziałać po 170 dniach, beta Marvel Tokon, która położyła PSN i zarżnęławydajność na PC, oraz pracownik Blizzarda wylany za zabijanie bossów jednymkliknięciem — zostań do końca, bo każdy z tych tematów mówi coś niewygodnego otym, kto naprawdę kontroluje grę, za którą płacisz. 

Clair Obscur znów zgarnia nagrody, Castlevaniachwali się brakiem AI podczas gdy Roblox pozwala tworzyć gry promptem ztelefonu, a wściekli fani PlayStation planują tygodniowy blackout. 

Xbox pada nakilkanaście godzin i odcina graczy od kupionych gier, Avatar Legends niewychodzi na tej platformie na 13 godzin przed premierą, a Amazon i Valvepokazują dwie skrajnie różne odpowiedzi na drożejący sprzęt — zostań do końca,bo wszystkie te tematy łączy jeden wspólny mianownik.

Sierpień zaskakuje - Game Freak bezPokémonów, prequel A Plague Tale i taktyka w Gwiezdnych Wojnach. Zapraszam Do Zagrania!

GTA VI może sprzedać ponad 50 milionówkopii w tydzień, 22% brytyjskich twórców straciło pracę w 3 lata, a Steam Deckpo podwyżce zanotował spadek sprzedaży o 82%. Zostańcie na przegląd tygodnia zperspektywy twórcy gier — i zostawcie suba.

Le Mégalocéros ou Mégacéros était aussi appelé autrefois le "grand cerf des tourbières". Megaloceros giganteus fut le grand cervidé de tous les temps. Il ressemblait à un Daim de grande taille.Ses bois mesuraient jusqu'à 3,50 m d'une extrémité à l'autre. Les mâles atteignaient 2 mètres au garrot et les femelles étaient bien plus petites et plus graciles.  Bien qu'il ait vécu dans toute l'Europe et dans une grande partie de l'Asie pendant un demi-million d'années avant son extinction récente (vers -5000 ans), il est souvent surnommé "élan irlandais" à cause des nombreux squelettes découverts dans les tourbières d'Irlande (certains sont visibles au musée de Dublin). Les scientifiques se sont longtemps demandé comment cette espèce a pu survivre si longtemps avec des bois si lourds et si encombrants. Les Cerfs géants vivaient surtout dans les toundras et les steppes ouvertes entretenues par les nombreux troupeaux d'herbivores, et non dans les forêts fermées comme les cervidés d'aujourd'hui.Le Cerf géant ne s'est donc pas éteint par la faute de sa ramure encombrante, qu'il ne portait en outre qu'en automne et en hiver, à l'époque du rut.___

Sony przygotowało najostrzejsze wytycznekomunikacyjne w historii, zanim ogłosiło koniec płyt, EA chce projektować grypod reklamy, a Cliff Bleszinski opowiada, jak alkoholizm zniszczył jego studio.Zostańcie na przegląd tygodnia z perspektywy twórcy gier! 

Steam przebudował wishlisty, Xbox testujedarmowy streaming z reklamami, a Miyamoto mówi, że gry celujące w globalny gustwychodzą na generyczne. 

Saudyjski fundusz przejmuje EA za 55miliardów dolarów, studio zamknięte przez Microsoft wraca z martwych, a związekoskarża Bethesdę o łamanie prawa pracy w Kanadzie. Zostańcie na przeglądtygodnia z perspektywy twórcy gier — i zostawcie suba.

Kurz po największej restrukturyzacji whistorii Xboksa jeszcze nie opadł, a już widać, że to nie koniec — likwidacjestudiów, zwolnienia po premierach i pierwsza w historii skoordynowana akcjapracownicza w gamingu. Dziś felieton o tym, co naprawdę dzieje się z rynkiempracy w naszej branży.

Unity obiecuje upgrade bez przebudowyprojektu, Gamescom wyprzedał się pierwszy raz w historii, a szef Xboksa mówiwprost, że musi dać ludziom powód, żeby kupili jego konsolę.

Nintendo mówi klientom, że nie mają prawa dozwrotów z ceł, część kierownictwa Xboksa podobno gardzi Game Passem, a Sonyjest podejrzewane o obronę botami.  

Tylko 7 gier PlayStation przekroczyło 100tysięcy sprzedanych płyt w USA, były pisarz Valve mówi bojkotującym „to wywybraliście cyfrę", a milion wishlist w 3 dni pokazuje, jak dziś wyglądaodkrywalność. 

Bethesda ogłasza plany na dwie dekady, Valvemówi, że kryzys pamięci „wciąż się pogarsza", a szefowa Warframe radzitwórcom live-service: zróbcie dobrą grę, zanim was wykopią. 

Today we read, Wombat Stew, by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts.

The gang talks about Denshattack, Visions of Mana, the latest TV shows and movies, Target's video game section, and so much more!

WOMBAT joins us to talk about the Blue Angel flyby, FIFA finale flyover, Army solos, and more. Go here to support the channel. https://www.themoverandgonkyshow.comFor sponsorships and business inquiries: themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.comMost Mondays at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, 787, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. More About Mover:Mover's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CWLemoineLooking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.comMore About Gonky:Gonky's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealgonkyKids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDS4C68Y*The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.Views presented are our own or our guests and do not represent the views of DoW or its Components.*

Emma is on vacation! Which means this week, we're doing something a little different. Before she left, she put together this roundup of stories about amateur do-gooders pitching in to make the world a better place: Wombat watchers in Australia helping to mitigate the spread of a deadly disease, stargazers contributing to NASA's mission to find new planets outside our solar system, hikers carving new trails through Brazil's sprawling wilderness, and randomly selected citizens compiling their neighbors' concerns to pass on to lawmakers. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and Kaleidoscope. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://theprogressnetwork.org/newsletter/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: / theprogressnetwork Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyemmavarv/

Le naturaliste Marc Giraud, un habitué de Baleine sous Gravillon nous raconte les plus incroyables histoires naturalistes liées à la merde, aux bouses, fientes, étrons, et autres déjections, qui ne sont sales et inutiles que pour Homo sapiens. Pour le reste du Vivant, rien ne se perd, et les crottes sont d'abord des aubaines.Un sujet bien senti, des anecdotes qui font mouche, ce «cabinet des curiosités» ne raconte que des infos étonnantes, toutes vraies.Des crottes rose bonbon de la baleine aux étrons carrés du wombat, des couches-culottes des oisillons aux araignées déguisés en fientes, de la célèbre moucham au fabuleux bousier, du popo "hélicoptérien" de l'Hippo au clapet anal du Mammouth, cette série "enchianteuse" restera gravée dans les annales;)Elle est tirée de “Safari dans la bouse”, un des nombreux livres de Marc Giraud.___

Find our review of the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alostplot/episodes/2026-06-24T21_34_53-07_00 In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew delve into a critical review of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' They express their disappointment with the film's storytelling, character development, and overall execution. The conversation highlights the lack of meaningful motivations for the protagonist, Indiana Jones, and critiques the portrayal of the female lead, Helena Shaw. The hosts discuss the film's egregious storytelling flaws, the absence of emotional stakes, and the failure to create compelling character arcs. Ultimately, they conclude that the film falls short of the legacy of its predecessors, leaving audiences with a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction. ----------Highlights:0:00 'Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny' Introduction7:39 Motive & Suspense20:23 Wombat or Helena Shaw32:46 Arguing for the Film48:32 Lasting Impact#indianajones #dialofdestiny #alostplot #adventurefilm #harrisonford 

An einem nebligen Tag landen zwei unbekannte Seefahrer am Hafen von Poggensiel an. Etwa Seeräuber? Nein! Ein Goldschopfpinguin und ein Wombat geben sich die Ehre. Oha! Aus der OHRENBÄR-Hörgeschichte: Die Deichpiraten von Poggensiel, 1 (Folge 5 von 7) von Inga Rahmsdorf. Es liest: Bernd Moss. ▶ Mehr Hörgeschichten empfohlen ab 4: https://www.ohrenbaer.de/podcast/empfohlen-ab-4.html ▶ Mehr Infos unter https://www.ohrenbaer.de & ohrenbaer@rbb-online.de

The gang discusses Xbox layoffs, Sony announcing the end of discs, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and so much more!

Lucy Barnard is an Australian adventurer walking the length of the Americas, a years long expedition from Argentina to Alaska she began in 2017. Along the way, she adopted a blue heeler named Wombat, and together they navigate deserts, mountains, jungles, and remote terrain on foot. By 2026, Lucy had reached northern British Columbia, steadily continuing north toward Alaska. Connect with Lucy:  Website Instagram  YouTube Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Benchmade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Door County Summer Stock! We're sat as charming guest Delaney Sterling (Tuesday Musical Improv, Marquee) manages the house in this week's fully improvised musical. Talkative ticket buyers, shushed Shakespeare, and somehow Sara Bareilles - all this and more on this episode of Charm Scene. Shhhh! Delaney Sterling (she/her) is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, and singer. She has been seen in productions of Tick, Tick...Boom! (Susan), Kiss Me, Kate (Hattie), and Polly Peachum (Molly, World Premiere), among others. She can be seen most Tuesday evenings performing with Tuesday Musical Improv at the Annoyance Theatre. She also improvises with Marquee at iO and Jury Duty at the Annoyance. You can also hear her in a variety of audio plays with Secret Handshake Productions. Favorite credits with Secret Handshake include Mordred, Tales of Dread and Darkness, The Wombat, and One Shots. Ms. Sterling is an alum of the University of Illinois School of Music. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Delaney Sterling Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!

The gang talks about Steam Machines, the James Bond experience, shrinking video game sections at Target, fancy pinball machines and so much more!

Welcome to this Beau-nuss Episode of The Board Boys!  We are live from Camp Refresh with BB Beau and Remi where we dive into some Amoebunnies from Wrong Cauldron games and it gets a little dark as we visit the topic of possible cannibalism.  We then dive into our time at Geekway to the West where Beau hits us with some Wombat facts and plays a 4 hour marathon game of The Sheep where he apparently gained some sort of accent.  He also tries to dunk on his Dad in Blood on the Clocktower as well as finding a mysterious german game titled Peppino the Clown...until next time - we hope you like board games!  We also discover Brown Castle games who make awesome stuff out of wood including reprints of a few games and some awesome custom Crokinole Boards!  They get a life long fan boy as they show Beau their new title Taktika! 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Amoebunnies Main Review 16:26 - Camp Refresh Recap 21:45 - Geekway to the West Recap

Νέα έρευνα δείχνει ότι το απειλούμενο βόρειο wombat μπορεί να επιβιώσει και να φτιάξει φωλιές σε περισσότερους τύπους εδάφους απ' ό,τι πιστευόταν, ανοίγοντας τον δρόμο για νέες περιοχές διατήρησης στο Κουίνσλαντ.

The gang talks about rumored Xbox changes, 007: First Light, and how about those Knicks!

Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate(The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Odder) returns to talk about her newest book, Wombat Waiting—a free-verse “destiny dog” story set against California wildfires. We dive into climate change with hope, why picture books still matter for big kids, how to reach reluctant readers, and why “weird is wonderful” might be the best antidote to both peer pressure and AI.Summary:In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane sits down with Katherine Applegate to explore Wombat Waiting, a lyrical novel-in-verse about a stray dog, wildfires, waiting, and finding your purpose. Katherine shares the real rescue dog who inspired Wombat, how she writes about climate change without overwhelming kids, and why she believes in best-friend books, comfort reads, and picture books for older readers. They also talk about scripted curricula, book bans, and Dr. Diane's Read•Connect•Play•Reflect™ framework for connecting stories like Wombat Waiting to STEM/STEAM, SEL, and inquiry-based thinking. Katherine closes with her core message for kids—“embrace your weird”—and a peek at what she's working on next.Chapters:[02:08] Inside Wombat Waiting: Destiny Dog in a WildfireKatherine shares the California fire inspiration, her real rescue dog Astrid, and why she chose free verse and white space to make a climate story accessible.[04:18] From Stray to Comforter: Character, Community, and Very Few WordsHow Wombat learns to trust humans, the Hachiko connection, and why Katherine loves “chiseling” language down to its most essential form.[08:30] Author Visits, Rally for Reading, and Reluctant ReadersSchool visit stories, one-book/one-school programs, kids meeting a “real author,” and how a “best friend book” like Charlotte's Web can flip a reluctant reader.[11:00] Graphic Novels, Comfort Reads, and Picture Books for Big KidsWhy we shouldn't dismiss graphic novels or series, and how picture books support dyslexic, visual, and older readers while teaching craft and content.[14:07] Curriculum, Book Bans, and Trusting TeachersA candid look at scripted programs, excerpts vs. full novels, and why respecting teacher judgment and giving kids whole books matters for real literacy.[16:21] Read–Connect–Play–Reflect: Classroom Ideas for Wombat WaitingDr. Diane shares practical ways to link Wombat Waiting to climate change, STEM challenges, creative response, and deeper reflection.[22:21] AI, Authentic Voices, and “Weird Is Wonderful”Katherine and Dr. Diane discuss AI's push toward generic voices, why kids need to be their boldest, strangest selves, and how “embrace your weird” empowers readers.[24:10] Climate Themes, Kids Who Care, and Finding HopeKatherine's environmental throughline, the seven-year-old who explained climate change at a school visit, and why informed, passionate kids give her hope.[26:25] Writing for Kids, Staying 11 Inside, and What's NextWhy children are her favorite audience, staying connected to her “inner 11-year-old,” and a glimpse at upcoming graphic/picture adaptations and a new middle-grade fantasy.Links and ResourcesCheck out all of Katherine's books -- and don't miss Wombat WaitingCheck out Katherine's previous appearances on the podcast: Episodes 51, 83, and 132.Learn more about Dr. Diane's Read•Connect•Play•Reflect™ frameworkand contact her to speak or work with your school, library, or district.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

The gang talk Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, the latest (and not so late) tv and movies, and so much more!

A lighter royal round-up looks at the family's private nicknames, from William's “Wombat” to Meghan's “Tungsten” and the late Queen's “Gary” moment. Plus, palace code names and Camilla admitting Charles is the real star of royal bedtime stories.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Hurinfan, Little Red Book, and Wombat discuss The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. Wombat convinces Hurin he's wrong. LRB gushes about birds and dogs. We all talk about how good this book is.THIS IS NOT AN AUDIOBOOK!Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@greenteampod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Suggestion Box: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA⁠⁠⁠⁠

The gang celebrate Wombat's birthday with full body rashes and extreme tooth decay. Mixtape the game and controversy are discussed, along with Invincible Vs and so much more!

On this episode Katherine Applegate, author of the acclaimed The One and Only Ivan and her latest Wombat Waiting, takes us through her unconventional journey from ghostwriter to winning the Newbery Medal—sharing candid insights about the ups and downs, the long nights, and the moments of serendipity that shaped her career. You'll discover how her early career as a reluctant reader and her love for animals deeply influence her storytelling. She unpacks her unique process: balancing plotting with improvisation, rewriting obsessively, and navigating deadlines with a mix of discipline and daring.For bonus content and  info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

The gang discusses the Xbox flip flops, table tennis robots, Cheapy's train app launch, PRAGMATA, Robocop in Call of Duty, and so much more!

The gang reunites to talk Vegas trips, electronic shifts, TV and movie hits, and other things that do and do not rhyme.

The gang talks DLSS 5, Paul McCartney and Manosphere documentaries, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, MLB The Show 26 and so much more!

The gang talks about the Xbox shakeup, the latest movies and TV, Resident Evil Requiem, Achilles: Survivor, and so much more!