Podcasts about Words with Friends

Five years and 100 episodes later, we've hit episode (1)69 again! As we did before, today we're turning video games into dating sims. You may be asking, "But why?" And we would be answering, "We don't know." Todd is taking us to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by dating sims. Matt is taking us to a place that's already been corrupted by dating. Kyle is taking us to a place that, maybe, we shouldn't corrupt. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! If you want to help us choose the next one, join our discord, and/or get some bonus content, become part of #ButtThwompNation at patreon.com/debatethiscast! Have you seen out Patreon? patreon.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? debatethiscast@gmail.com MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Math Blaster, Words with Friends, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, Magic the Gathering Arena, Stardew Valley, Typing of the Dead Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ONE AND ALL. But mainly, just the mothers. This week on YaketyCAST the hosts discuss how fun it would be to ride a shark like a surfboard, or possibly running across the water really fast like in a cartoon. They also discuss GTA 6, The Last of Us, and how much the new Pope enjoys Words With Friends. Ernesto brings us a review of the movie HAVOC, and John discussing the movie FRIENDSHIP. They also talk about at least five trailers, but honestly no more than seven. Join us for the banter and nonsense on this week's episode!

Jon Jordan and BlockchainGamer.biz editor Jenny Jordan talk through the week's news including:[0:34] Much anticipated game Wildcard dropped its whitepaper.[1:09] CEO Paul Bettner worked on Age of Empires, created Words With Friends. Very smart.[3:00] This was the first time we got insight about how its blockchain works and it's not the game. [4:08] The blockchain bit is Thousands, an integrated Twitch-like spectator platform.[4:34] Wildcard is a F2P PC/console game with cosmetic IAPs. No NFTs. No crypto. [5:40] The WC token is 100% for the community. 20% has already been airdropped. [6:32] You can stake the token and also use it for prediction markets about the game's esport events.[7:55] There will also be Wildorgs, which will act as team franchises.[8:51] It looks like Wildcard will use blockchain for the things it's good for.[10:36] It's interesting that the developer and the investors aren't getting any tokens.[12:33] While Wildcard isn't using Apptokens, we see more games using Apptoken-style controls.[14:31] Pre-registrations for Axie Infinity: Atia's Legacy have passed 2.5 million.[24:44] For a successful web3 game, you need people spending fiat currency as well.[26:06] Even in this market, some games are growing - Alien Worlds, Nine Chronicles, Axie etc.[27:42] What's interesting are games that couldn't exist without using [35:47] "If EVE Online is Rome, EVE Frontier is the building of New York," says CCP Games' CEO.[38:46] EVE Frontier: it's like CCP Games building a specific sandbox platform for EVE games.[40:25] What's really interesting is what new sort of games can we build with blockchain.

Mark Pincus is the founder of Zynga, which developed some of the most popular mobile games of all time like Farmville and Words With Friends. He currently runs Reinvent Capital and teaches product management at Stanford University. In this episode of World of DaaS, Mark and Auren discuss:Why games predict the future of techBuilding on platforms like FacebookThe economics of virtual goodsProduct frameworks for the AI eraLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mark Pincus on X at @markpinc.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Activision Blizzard's Ricochet Anti-Cheat system revolutionizes fair play in Call of Duty with preemptive cheater removal, promising a clean slate for Black Ops Six's Season 1 Ranked Experience, and Words With Friends amps up solo play with four new engaging modes, ensuring the fun never stops, even when real friends can't join. FOX's Eammonn Dignam has both these stories in today's "FOX on Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWords with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Gender Binary shared by Jess in North CarolinaGender Expansive shared by Julie in Snohomish, WashingtonGender Expression shared by Marie, formerly in TexasGender Queer  shared by Kate in Melbourne, Australia In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Send us a textWords with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Prejudice shared by Chris Davis in MaineUnconscious Bias shared by Lisa Renaud in Windsor, Ontario, CanadaMicroaggressions shared by Marnie in Gold Coast, AustraliaDiscrimination  shared by Erin in Clinton, MississippiIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Join Alex Seropian (founder of Bungie) and Aaron Marroquin as they dive into the incredible minds behind the video game industry in The Fourth Curtain. In this episode, they chat with Frank Gibeau, the CEO of Zynga, who takes listeners on a journey through one of the most legendary corporate turnarounds in gaming history. From his early days at EA to leading Zynga through a $12.7 billion acquisition by Take-Two, Frank shares valuable insights into leadership, strategy, and the ever-evolving world of mobile gaming.Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Frank humorously reflects on Zynga's rough early days, where the company was generating nearly $700 million, but only $12 million in profit. He explains how the team turned things around, transforming it into a mobile gaming powerhouse.[00:01:00] The hosts discuss Zynga's historic $12.7 billion acquisition by Take-Two Interactive. Frank shares an amusing anecdote about how this deal briefly held the title of the largest video game deal—until Microsoft acquired Activision shortly after.[00:05:00] Frank recounts his journey from EA to Zynga, emphasizing the cultural shift he implemented and the tough leadership decisions needed to improve the company's operations.[00:12:00] A deep dive into the creative struggles behind iconic games like The Sims and how collaboration with game developers drove EA's early success.[00:32:00] Frank and Alex reflect on the challenges of navigating a public company's pressures, making tough calls on game launches, and the importance of putting quality ahead of short-term financial goals.[00:43:00] Frank reveals how he was initially recruited to Zynga and how he used Words With Friends' chat feature to bring in top talent like Bernard Kim.[00:50:00] The episode wraps with Frank discussing Zynga's strategy of acquiring studios to build “forever franchises,” sharing key lessons learned from EA's acquisitions and how Zynga avoided those pitfalls.This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the business side of gaming, leadership, and the evolution of mobile games.Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.comCome join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.comFeaturing the music track Liberation by 505

Text Us Here!Do you call it soda or pop? Maybe you call it Coke! You're wrong, but maybe you do! How do you say envelope? Join the gang as they discuss some of the fun words and the different ways they are pronounced in different regions.  This should be fun!

Send us a Text Message.rds with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Biphobia shared by CC H. in OklahomaBi-Erasure shared by Amy Hutchinsson Intersectionality shared by Kelly Fay in Essex, EnglandRomantic Orientation  shared by Alex in The Bronx, New YorkIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

On this week's episode we talk about how much of a shock to the system it was to see myself on camera for the first time as we prepare for our first full length video podcast. And we get to share some exciting news about one of our super fans!CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

Josh Lu is a product executive and  partner at a16z Games, investing in Series C - B companies. He is also the General Manager at SPEEDRUN, their gaming accelerator. During  his time at Zynga, he led product and growth teams, steering titles like Words With Friends to unprecedented success. He has also worked as VP, Commercial Leader at Blizzard Entertainment, and Director of Product Management for Horizon Worlds at Meta.   In this episode, Matt and Josh discuss viral gaming strategy, the importance of building cross-functional collaboration among teams, and where the future and evolution of and AI/hybridization in mobile gaming is headed in the coming years.  Key Takeaways: Unified Goals and Cross-functional Collaboration: Discussing the importance of setting shared goals across product, marketing, and growth teams to ensure cohesive effort and maximize impact Teaching and Understanding Different Functions: Effective growth requires every team members understand each other's roles to build mutual understanding and drive collective success AI in Gaming: The evolving role of AI in gaming, from reducing production costs to enhancing personalization and user experience Importance of Startup Team Building: For early-stage gaming startups, the capabilities, vision, and conviction of the founding team are critical factors for investment The Future of Mobile Gaming: Emphasizing the continued potential for innovation and massive success within the mature yet dynamic mobile gaming market Chapters (0:01) Joshua Lu's experience in the gaming industry (3:50) Gaming culture and family traditions (5:44) The evolution of growth in business over the last decade (9:44) Cross-functional collaboration and overcoming siloed teams (12:40) Transitioning Blizzard to mobile gaming culture (13:59) Building cross-functional collaboration for product success (18:03) The importance of strategic planning and goal setting (21:24) How centralized PM function enhances collaboration in gaming studios (25:22) The high-stakes world of free-to-play mobile games (28:52) The evolution and future of mobile gaming (36:38) The importance of early adoption in technological advancements (37:47) Key criteria for investing in early stage gaming startups (42:04) Advantages of non-gaming backgrounds in mobile game development (42:39) Breaking rules to create something new (44:03) Final thoughts/Last piece of advice (45:00) Conclusion and closing remarks   Link to transcript

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Send us a Text Message.Words with Friends 12Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Deadname shared by Roxy Rich in Temecula, CaliforniaBinding shared by Tracey in Edinburgh, ScotlandMisgender shared by Betania in IndianaPronoun Usage  shared by Mel in Southeast IdahoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word 'mamma.' 0:00-Intro 0:55-Recent Games - Floating Floors 4:30-Nimalia 7:05-Gaming Moms 28:07-Etymology - ‘Mamma' 29:51-Outro 30:46-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/381

Mark and Victor hang out this week to talk about eclipses, peeing yourself, being a poser, car breakdowns, and Medieval Times.

00:30 Garrett suprise, Rock division and Shamrock for prez 07:20 The Truth vs Alex Jones and the psychology of conspiracy nuts 41:20 Garrett rags on Words With Friends 2 (Word Harder) 46:20 Wordle, Grid Games and Cine 2 Nerdle 50:50 Dave finishes Resident Evil 4 remake off 55:10 Jack murders Sean Bean for the brand 1:00:20 Putting big hours into games 1:03:45 Roblox still evil 1:09:45 Deck Nine Toxic Culture 1:17:25 "Stop Killing Games" 1:32:45 Most Dangerous Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast'. linktr.ee/linktothecast If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it's posted, check out the following: linktothecast.wordpress.com / linktothecast@gmail.com @linktothecast on Twitter The lads are: ► @thedaytodave ► @lithiumproject ► @jacklayzell ► @garrettkidney

Words with Friends 11Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Homophobia shared by Clare in EnglandTransphobia/Transmisia shared by Sarah M. in Fargo, North DakotaTERF shared by Connie W. in Canberra, Australia NOT Pedophilia  shared by Yani Vega, Puerto RicoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Words with Friends 11Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Homophobia shared by Clare in EnglandTransphobia/Transmisia shared by Sarah M. in Fargo, North DakotaTERF shared by Connie W. in Canberra, Australia NOT Pedophilia  shared by Yani Vega, Puerto RicoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

TODAY'S CAST: Dan, Billy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Dan is feeling petty after the Bucks loss to the Grizzlies last night. There was a NBA fight between two players most of the Shipping Container has never heard of. Tony claims Cubans are taking over after meeting a Cuban uber driver in Las Vegas. Billy publicly criticizes his family for giving him gifts. Chris is concerned about words getting a little too friendly. Then, Klay Thompson exploded for 35 points last night so Dan and the crew dissect what it's been like for Klay as his career winds down. Plus, Billy's work is undercut by a video of Stugotz laughing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Words with Friends 10Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Questioning shared by Maria Fergus in WashingtonButch shared by Kellie in West TexasFemme shared by Michelle in Boise, IdahoAndrogynous  shared by M'Lisa E. in IdahoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Words with Friends 9Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:WPATH shared by Becky J. from Salt Lake City, UtahROGD shared by Pannay G. from WisconsinSRS/GCS shared by Melissa H. from GeorgiaSOGIE  shared by Heather G. from Southern IdahoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Intersex shared by Becky JohnsonSex shared by Pam TheronGender shared by Barbara ProudfootEndosex  shared by Rhonda HillIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Nonbinary, shared by Shauna from Idaho, USABigender, shared by Marnie Lobban from Australia Agender, shared by Mel Fraze from CaliforniaGender Diverse, shared by Zane Bates from ColoradoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

In part 2, after a scammer she meets playing Words With Friends steals most of her family's savings, Kathy is so distraught that she attempts to take her own life. She survives thanks to the quick actions of her husband and police, and with the support of her family and professional help, Kathy starts on the road to recovery. The emotional wounds of scams are deep, but Kathy is healing by sharing her story. She hopes that others who might be feeling the way that she did know that there is life and even joy after a scam — Kathy and her husband recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 

Like many of us, Kathy struggles in the early days of the pandemic to adjust to isolation from family and friends. She enjoys the diversion of playing Words With Friends and soon strikes up a friendship with a fellow player. For months the friends continue playing online games and chatting on WhatsApp, until one day he asks Kathy for a loan. He says he is stuck in Mexico and having trouble accessing his accounts. Kathy sees no harm in helping out a friend, especially when he promises to quickly pay the money back. When the repayments never come, Kathy comes to the devasting realization that it was a scam and that most of her and her husband's retirement savings are gone. Distraught and ashamed, Kathy begins to have thoughts of suicide. This is the story of one woman's survival from the darkest of days.    This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988, a free nationwide service where professionals can listen and get you the help you need. 

Wildfires are getting bigger and bigger every single year. Those 100-year fires are now happening at intervals of five or ten years, and they are much deadlier to handle. Andy Bozzo wants to arm wildfire fighters with the right technology to give them a much safer time eliminating this kind of fire, saving many lives in the process. This is where Tablet Command comes in. Andy joins Brandon Dunham to discuss how the tool optimizes resource management and increases situational awareness for those running around on the fire line. He shares how its concept was born out of a game of Words With Friends and continuously being upgraded based on firefighter's first-hand experiences. Andy also talks about his leadership style of inclusivity and humility, which is far more impactful than simply ordering people what to do. 

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Asexual (Ace) shared by Marie Mulling from TexasAromantic (Aro) shared by Roxana Reguera from CaliforniaAllosexual shared by Tracey Anne from ScotlandDemisexual shared by Amy HutchissonIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org.Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

The actor, writer, comedian, and bon vivant Michael Ian Black is an enthusiast of the word game Scrabble and, in particular, the very short two-letter words that can make all the difference in a competitive game. Sure, lots of players want to use long words of seven or even more letters but a well-placed QI or a sly ZA can rack up more points than one might have ever thought possible, and Michael shares, in a lulling monotone, many more two-letterers that the uncareful player might have never considered. We also talk about the historic Scrabble match where FUCKWIT was played to much controversy and point scoring.You're Not Doing It Right - Michael Ian Black Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Gender Identity shared by Julie Turnbull from WashingtonGender Dysphoria shared by Arlo Dennis from FloridaGender Presentation shared by Pannay Guigley from WisconsinStealth/Passing  shared by Lisa Renaud from Ontario, CanadaIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org.Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Exploring the World of Digital Puzzle Games with Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at The New York TimesIn this episode, host Mark Stinson sits down with Jonathan Knight, the Head of Games at The New York Times, to delve into the world of digital puzzle games. They discuss the Times' foray into gaming, the importance of games in the overall growth strategy of the paper, and the creative development process behind their popular puzzle games.Jonathan has been working in the Computer and Video Game industry for over 25 years,beginning as a Producer at Activision, and having worked as an Executive Producer orGM/Studio Head at major publishers including EA, Zynga, and Warner Bros. Interactive. He hasbeen a production or creative leader on a number of major game franchises, including TheSims, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, The Simpsons Game, FarmVille, Words With Friends,Wolfenstein, and DC Comics. At EA, he was the creative force behind the blockbuster gameDante's Inferno, overseeing the game's story, development, and trans-media projects, includinga comic book series, an animated feature, and the action figure. Jonathan lives in California, and is currently the GM of Games for The New York Times, operating and empowering the team that brings daily joy to puzzle solvers with games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and the legendary New York Times Crossword.Key Points:1. The New York Times and Puzzle Games: - Knight explains that the New York Times offers a collection of digital puzzle games alongside their renowned crossword puzzle. - The crossword puzzle has been a staple since 1942 and has transitioned to digital platforms. - Additional games like Spelling Bee and Wordle have been introduced, with Wordle becoming an internet sensation. - The New York Times aims to provide engaging and human-crafted puzzles on a daily basis.2. Games as an Essential Part of the New York Times: - Knight acknowledges that some may find it surprising that games play an important role at the New York Times. - The organization has made investments in the games business, including a separate subscription that offers games alongside other New York Times products. - Games serve as a distraction from the news, attracting and retaining subscribers who engage with both the news and games offerings.3. Games and Subscriber Retention: - Knight emphasizes that games contribute to subscriber retention at the New York Times. - Subscribers who engage with both news and games have the highest long-term retention rates. - The daily habit of playing games, such as solving puzzles, creates ongoing engagement and value for subscribers.4. Creative Development and the World of Wordle: - Knight discusses the unique acquisition of Wordle, a viral internet sensation. - Wordle was initially created by an engineer named Josh Wardle and caught on rapidly, eventually leading to its acquisition by the New York Times. - The New York Times' creative development process involves internal prototyping and a green light process to determine the viability of new...

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Cisgender shared by Clare McFaddenAFAB shared by Melissa HardinAMAB shared by Heather GoodingTwo Spirit  shared by Sheri ProctorIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

The Oilers are still out of the playoffs, the boys aren't interested in the remaining teams, which meant another random episode of the Real Life podcast to help you wrap up your week.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at the NHL playoffs after the Florida Panthers punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals last night with another OT winner over the Hurricanes. One of the wildest parts about the Panthers is that the series win over the Hurricanes has actually turned Matthew Tkachuk into a loveable character. How can this be? Changing gears, the guys looked at the Frank Sinatra A.I. version of Lil Jon's track 'Get Low.' Next up, Tyler reopened his Words With Friends account for the first time in years to try and rekindle his relationship with Leah, his gaming partner for years whom he refused to interact with despite her best attempts. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the guys spent the next little bit talking about random Oilers players from the past after Wanye brought up his dream for a Nail Yakupov comeback tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Bisexual shared by Marnie LobbanPansexual shared by Tracey Anne from ScotlandLesbian shared by Steph Leanne from MississippiPregnancy (queer potential)  shared by Shauna Jones from IdahoIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org.Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Angi takes a caller with a wild story of how he caught his wife cheating. Angi and Abe discuss the weird ways other listeners caught their significant others cheating, and Angi tests Abe's knowledge of texting abbreviations.

In the second of a two-part episode of Bracewell Covered, Vince Morgan discusses insurance requirements and contracts with Suzanne Day, who recently joined the firm from The Lubrizol Corporation, where she worked for more than 20 years in their legal division, eventually serving as chief legal and ethics officer.

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Labels, shared by Clare McFadyen from EnglandQueer, shared by Barbara Proudfoot from South Africa Gay, shared by Roxana Rich from California, USATransgender, shared by Pannay from Wisconsin, USAIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

The revolving door at TCB continues this week as Sen taps out and Ro and Kush sub back in. This week Kush is full of yarns and brings forth an interesting conundrum - asking the lads if they would accept a sports-like contract over their normal work contracts, even going to the extreme of hypothesising a 10 year contract at Maccas for $2.5m. Then we are back to regular programming as Kush gets in his weekly plug of his movie review Instagram (@mrzorbasmith). He then floats a new Black Mirroresque review series for his regular page (@kushyyk) where he intends to review people on the pleasantness of their company.Our game this week is “Wonky Words,” as we play the game “Contexto.” This game is very similar to Geoguesser as there is a secret word and with each subsequent guess of the word the game provides you with an indication of how close/far you are from the secret word. Very simple concept, incredibly difficult game.“Compare and Contrast” is back this week. If you are new, this is where we debate and rank various things. This week we go nostalgic as we rank the best iPod touch games - from seminal classics such as Doodle Jump to the incredibly niche Flappy Bird.Also this week: Doobie smoking, Ro's sweet release on his knees, quandaries and Cocaine Bear.Segments this week:The Logue: Tired of reaching around each other (at least on the podcast), the boys have instead decided to reach around the week's news stories, events and viral trends.Wonky Words: We play the popular game “Contexto” - which is essentially a word guessing game.Compare and Contrast: Named in honour of our favourite HSC English essay questions, the boys debate the most pressing issues in society and attempt to agree on a ranked tier list, which may end up in broken friendships and definitely will end up being wrong.___________________________________________________________FULL PODCAST EPISODES

In the first of a two-part episode of Bracewell Covered, Vince Morgan discusses insurance requirements and contracts with Bracewell colleague Suzanne Day, who recently joined the firm from The Lubrizol Corporation where she worked for more than 20 years in their legal division, eventually serving as chief legal and ethics officer.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the value of accepting a challenge when it's made in the spirit of personal improvement, or challenging yourself when you know you could do better. We often take on challenges when we want to reach a goal like running a marathon or sticking to our New Year's resolutions beyond January 3rd. But did you know that some of the fun “challenges” like word games and online puzzles can benefit you and add days to your life? Or at least life to your days? Trivia and trivial games such as Wordle or Words With Friends offer a range of benefits that actually help to keep you healthy and mentally sharp. These games boost cortisol, build your vocabulary, enhance your connections to others, and generally, bring a level of joy to your day, which in turn and over time, makes you more alert and in touch with your mental faculties. Read more here about how taking a few minutes to seemingly do nothing important can be one of the most important things you can do when you have a break in your schedule for just a few minutes. And another article specifically about Wordle's benefits. Listen, like, and share this and all episodes of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops with your friends and followers. Visit the website to learn more about Life, Lemons & LemonDrops. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifelemonslemondrops/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifelemonslemondrops/support

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for being here to listen or watch. And I'd appreciate if you'd continue to share the recording with others! Yes, I LOVE rewards! I LOVE prizes! I LOVE treating myself for doing shit I don't want to do, and for achieving my goals. What about YOU? Today I talk about some ways I reward myself... and perhaps what I don't allow myself to do UNTIL I get my shit done! Last Monday's podcast was about FOCUS. And think about it... rewards can help you STAY focused, especially on the shit you don't want to do! Treat yourself when you get those pesky tasks off your daily or weekly to-do list. REWARD yourself when you achieve that monthly GOAL! If you "punish" yourself or perhaps don't allow yourself to hop on social media or watch tv or play Words With Friends [like I do] UNTIL you get things done, trust me, it will help! It helps ME! Listen in today to hear what is on my "I don't wanna do list" and how by DOING it, I'm confident amazingly BADASS things will come from it, as well as a treat! How do you REWARD yourself for getting shit done?  I look forward to hearing from you!  And if you can't figure out what to do, when, how, or feel you deserve a reward... contact me today! Sandi@SandiBallard.com Let me help you GET SHIT DONE! Cheers! Sandi

Words with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Orientation shared by Zane Bekayci Bates, a non-binary trans-masculine parent from Colorado Klein Sexual Orientation Grid shared by Laura from CaliforniaHomosexual/Heterosexual shared by Becky from UtahInternalized Homophobia  shared by Melissa Hardin from GeorgiaIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. If you have a short story, feedback, or any comments we would love to hear from you at 562-344-5010.Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Crosswords, jigsaws, mazes, rebuses, Rubik's cubes, Myst, Words With Friends -- and now Wordle? Not only have people loved puzzles for centuries, they've actually gone wild for them. Every few years, a new tantalizing puzzle comes along to captivate the nation.But each of these little games has an extraordinary history and for this special show, we have the "the puzzler" himself to help us unravel these unique mysteries.Joining the show today is AJ Jacobs, author of The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life, who leads Greg and Tom down a maze of fascinating origins for the world's most popular puzzles -- many with a connection to New York City.FEATURING:-- Sam Loyd, the ultimate puzzle huckster-- The utterly madcap Rebus Craze of 1937-- The Secret and the possible treasure buried underneath New York's very streets-- Stephen Sondheim's glorious contributions to the puzzling worldPLUS: A special New York City-themed anagram game! 

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Season 3, Episode 28, week of July 17, 2022 — TopToes had to sit this one out, so Ennie recruited her partner in real life, Bottom_Drawer_Photos, to discuss the different ways they share their fetishes and kinks with their “vanilla” friends and peers.  How do you make foot fetish, cock & ball torture, and anal plugs seem “normal”? Listen and find out! Links and more on our website: http://ohthosetoes.com. #feet #foot #toes #footfetish #footfetishist #footfetishnation #footfetishcommunity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ohthosetoes/support

Welcome to July 19th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate friendly competition and cooling off.  Today is National Words With Friends Day and I have a few choice words for you guys! Marlo: Don't say french fries. John: Marlo hates fries! Anna: That is so yesterday's news! I had my seasoned fries on a Friday and I am just glad Marlo came to his senses. Anyway this game looks really fun, it's like a scrabble game you can play with your friends in an app form. On National Words With Friends Day enjoy a friendly spar with your favorite nerds. Some drinks are synonymous with tropical vacations, but the daiquiri is named after a small mining town in Santiago de Cuba. During the Spanish American War, workers at a mine in Daiquiri would gather to cool off at the end of a long day's work. At a place called the Venus bar their American supervisor, Jennings Cox came up with the drink made from rum, lime juice, and sugar. But when Ernest Hemmingway first encountered the daiquiri, he ordered another without the sugar and double the rum. This drink became known as the Papa Doble. While he usually drank whiskey, Hemingway bragged that he could drink 17 daiquiris without getting a hangover. On National Daiquiri Day, celebrate responsibly with the drink that still tastes good at the end of a long, hot day. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Talking Club, Karen and Emily tackle the ever-present question regarding making and maintain friendships as adults.

This week’s Nose is the first one to say it’s a great country, but it’s a strange culture. George Carlin’s American Dream is a new, two-part, nearly-four-hour HBO documentary directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio. At 225 minutes, it actually runs 45 minutes shorter than Apatow’s previous HBO doc, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling. And: Brigsby Bear is a 2017 comedy-drama written by Kevin Costello and Kyle Mooney from a story by Mooney and directed by Dave McCary. Mooney is one of four major departures from the cast of Saturday Night Live last weekend. Brigsby Bear stars Mooney, Claire Danes, Mark Hamill, Greg Kinnear, Andy Samberg, and Matt Walsh. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: ‘Goodfellas’ Star Ray Liotta Dies at 67 Colin Cantwell, The Concept Artist Who Designed The Death Star, Dies At 90 Andy “Fletch” Fletcher Dies: Depeche Mode Keyboard Player, Founding Member Was 60 Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Special Draws Criticism for Graphic Jokes Mocking Trans People I Watched the New Ricky Gervais Stand-up Special So You Don’t Have To John Mulaney Draws Criticism for Having Dave Chappelle Open, Tell ‘Transphobic Jokes’ at Ohio Show The Kids in the Hall Have Gotten Old. Their Comedy Hasn’t. A new documentary explains the undersung Canadian troupe’s brilliance, and a new season of its sketch show confirms it. The 100 Greatest Stools in Stand-up Special History A ‘Jaws’ actor is named police chief in the town where the iconic movie was filmed Broadcast TV’s reduced role made clear in fall presentations How Wordle brought us back together Spelling Bee, too, and Words With Friends. Who knew online word games would get us talking to each other again? Why the Depp-Heard trial is so much worse than you realize Amber Heard is just the first target of a new extremist playbook. As Frank Langella Defies His Firing, More Details About Inappropriate Behavior Claims On Set Of Netflix Series Emerge Rita Moreno to Play Vin Diesel’s Grandmother in ‘Fast X’ Conan O’Brien’s Podcast Company Sells to SiriusXM in Deal Valued Around $150 Million The sale of Team Coco comes as audio companies make deals with podcasters with large followings How Reality TV Stars Conquered Your Bookshelves Has Time Passed ‘Stranger Things’ By? In 2016, the Netflix hit became a zeitgeist-driving sensation. But in a streaming landscape that’s much more competitive, the supersized and long-awaited Season 4 may have a harder time standing out. ‘50% sweet, 50% salty’: Oreo, Ritz team up to make limited edition cookie-cracker snack A Brief History of the Cheez-It America’s iconic orange cracker turns 100 this year How Top Gun Became A Gay Classic Inside the Ambient Music Streaming Boom As more people turn to ambient playlists for sleeping, meditating, and growing houseplants, what does it mean for the artists behind the serene soundscapes? LARPing Goes to Disney World On a “Star Wars” spaceship, the company has taken live-action role-play to a lavish extreme. Guests spend days eating, scheming, and assembling lightsabres in character. ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Director Teases Slasher Film Plot: ‘Pooh and Piglet Go on a Rampage’ GUEST: Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast Carolyn Paine: An actress, comedian, and dancer, and the founder, director, and choreographer of CONNetic Dance Bill Yousman: Professor of Media Studies at Sacred Heart University Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with someone who has seen the very beginnings of mobile and has helped some of the world's biggest brands learn how to adapt and innovate by going mobile. Our guest is Matt Hudson. From the early days of mobile at just twenty-one, he helped Rock Fish build their mobile app and strategy, and he's gone on to the same for Sam's Club, Charles Schwab, and now Belk. Matt shares several campaigns that drove an incredible amount of growth, like the “App Attack” campaign. To drive downloads to the app, they had stores compete to see who could drive the most downloads, and they ended up driving 1.5 million total downloads through that campaign. Hear this and how Matt was featured in the Washington Post by proposing to his wife via Words With Friends, how he got started in mobile, and why he believes there's still so much opportunity for growth and more all on this episode of How I Grew This.

We discuss why Nick thinks Austin traffic is all Buda's fault, why Jason's pickle balling was inconvenienced by a dead body, and what are Jason's Mother's Day obligations to his Bumblina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're diving into Apple iMessage vs Android texting. The technology behind each, the powerful social implications to not using iMessage and why Apple is blocking a unified solution for their own gain. We also go over Nafis getting scammed while buying a NFT, GameStop getting into NFTs and crypto, Nike's insane lawsuit against Lululemon, and the same company now owning Grand Theft Auto and Farmville. Here's the rundown: The guys go over how buying an NFT at its creation (minting) works, while Nafis shares how he lost $600 by failing for a phishing scam while trying to mint a fake version of a NFT (03:52)Poll follow ups: Were you ever jealous envious of other kids in school who got attention from having a broken limb and a cast? (16:10)Are you concerned with 5G's potential effect on your health? (17:28)GameStop is making big moves getting into NFTs, cryptocurrency and making sure their stock is primed for the Mother of All Squeezes (MOAS) (24:03)Nike's ridiculous set of lawsuits against Lululemon's Mirror Home Gym based on their sports tech patents from 1983 (28:10)Take-Two Interactive (makers of Grand Theft Auto) agreed to buy Zynga (makers of FarmVille, Words With Friends) in a record breaking $12.7 billion deal and Nafis reminisces on his extensive Farmville days and claims middle aged women love Candy Crush (35:25)Differences of the technology used to power iMessage and Android text messaging (42:18)Apple's strategic "Walled Garden" business practice (47:18)Epic Games' lawsuit that led to internal documents leaking proving Apple's known blocking of a unified cross-platform texting system  (50:19)Data on the adoption rate of iPhones from teens/young adults from 2015 to now and the psychology behind the pressure applied by social norms (54:49)Facebook's research proved that Game Pigeon was/is HUGE for younger users flocking to Apple phones at a high rate (57:47)Apple's seamless phone setup process & messaging app vs Android's rocky process & insane amount of texting app options (01:01:32)If we think Apple is in the wrong for purposely closing off iMessage (01:09:28)Support The Podcast:Instagram - Follow UsTwitter - Follow UsApple Podcasts - Listen,  Subscribe and RateSpotify - Listen & Follow