Episodes
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We read 'Fireheart Tiger' by Alienate de Bodard! Conversation around this short, sapphic fantasy begins ~18:25. Before that, we check in on the things we've been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.
Playing:
Pokémon Emerald (GBA) Pokémon Conquest (DS) Slay the Princess (Steam)Watching:
Planet of the Apes Movie Series Arrival (2016 Film)Thinking About:
2024 Summer OlympicsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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You ever just need some direction or advice? Well, do we have some video game characters for you! Listen is as we discuss mentors in video games. Conversation begins ~24:05. And before we get into it, we check in on the things we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.
Reading:
DeadEndia Series by Hamish Steele 'How to Keep House While Drowning' by KC Davis 'Lagoon' by Nnedi OkoraforWatching:
Alien (1979 Film) The Mummy (1999 Film) Challengers (2024 Film) Severance (Season 1, 2022)Thinking About:
Delta Emulator on iOS Sixteenth Minute (Podcast)Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Vicki's back again, and this time for a book club episode! So you know that means: we've got a complicated, slippery, and confounding scifi tale to dissect. Listen to us unravel and do our best to understand Jeff VanderMeer's 'Dead Astronauts'. Discussion begins ~30:35. And of course, before we get into all that, we check in on some things we've been playing and watching.
Playing:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) Pokemon TCG Live (mobile) Pokemon Scarlet Starters Tournament (Switch)Watching:
3 Body Problem (Netflix) Grey's Anatomy Season 19 (ABC/Hulu) Immaculate & The First Omen (in theaters)Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Since the dawn of home console video games (and technically even before that), there have been tie-in, licensed property, and cross-promotional video games based on your favorite movies, TV shows, comics, and more. Some are great, and some are... not. We share some of our favorites and not-so-favorites. But before that, we touch on stuff we've been reading, watching, and thinking about!
Reading:
'To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma' by Molly Millwood 'Dead Astronauts' by Jeff VanderMeer 'The Sunbearer Trials' by Aiden Thomas 'Be Dazzled' by Ryan La Sala 'Out of the Blue' by Jason JuneWatching:
Better Call Saul, Season 6 (AMC/Netflix) The Bear (FX/Hulu) Love Lies Bleeding (in theaters) The Ghostbusters film seriesThinking about:
Chappell Roan 'Cowboy Carter' by Beyonce House of Villains' second season cast revealFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Logo by: Katie!
Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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We've got another book club! This month we read 2019's 'Gods of Jade and Shadow' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Before all that, we catch up on some of the stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about. Book discussion begins around 25:15.
Playing:
Pokémon Y (3DS) Final Fantasy VII (PS5)Watching:
Kung Fu Panda Movie Series (Dreamworks) Imaginary (Blumhouse Productions & Tower of Babble) Game Changer: Sam Says 3 (Dropout) Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (Netflix)Thinking About:
2024 Mario Day DirectFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Wake up, Comrade! Find your pants and solve this murder case with Doug and Katie. They played Disco Elysium, the 2019 detective role playing game. Conversation starts around 15:00. Before then, there's talk about what they've been reading and watching lately.
Reading
'60 Songs That Explain the '90s' by Rob Harvilla 'The Honeys' by Ryan La SalaWatching
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020 film) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022 film) Drive-Away Dolls (2024 film) Never Have I Ever (Netflix)Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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It's a book club episode, and this month we read 'Ogres' by Adrian Tchaikovsky, a book about a world where humans are oppressed by ogres and revolution may be right around the corner. But of course, before we get into all that, we catch up on some of the stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about. Book discussion begins at ~31:00.
Playing:
Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain (Steam) Firewatch (Steam)Watching:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Netflix) Argylle (now playing) The Holdovers (Hulu) Mean Girls '24 (now playing)Thinking About:
Gaming company mass layoffs Lee Carvallo's Podding Challenge on Glitterjaw The 2024 Queerty AwardsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
Send us an e-mail: [email protected]
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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This game has EVERYTHING: skateboarding, RPG battles, cooking, dancing, romance, a bear mascot-led cult, a queer weightlifting auntie with librarian suitors, and a whole lot of family drama. We're talking about 2023's Thirsty Suitors from Outerloop Games. But before we break down all the exes, friends, and grade school boyfriends, we break down what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about. Game conversation begins around 30:00.
Reading:
'Harrow the Ninth' by Tamsyn Muir 'The Nineties' by Chuck KlostermanWatching:
Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+) Quiz Lady (Hulu) American Fiction (now playing) Fire of Love (Hulu/Disney+)Thinking About:
The 96th Academy AwardsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Travel to Montana with Doug and Katie as they talk about the 2023 fantasy western horror book 'Lone Women' by Victor LaValle (discussion starts around 16:15). Before then, hear about the things they've been playing, watching, and thinking about.
Playing
Portal (Steam) Guacamelee! (PS Vita)Watching
Polite Society (movie) We Are Lady Parts (Peacock and Channel 4) Skins (Hulu and E4)Thinking About
Fantasy High: Junior Year (Dropout)Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Logo by: Katie!
Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Help Wanted: Someone with a good ear for details and vast video game knowledge. Successful candidate should be able to discern clues, make informed guesses, and doesn't mind being occasionally wrong.
Interested applicants should tune in, specifically around the 30:27 mark. Before then, be prepared to hear about what Vicki, Doug, and Katie have been reading, listening, and thinking about.
Reading
'Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be' by Becky Kennedy 'Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994–2007)' by Dan Ozzi 'Iron Flame' by Rebecca YarrosWatching
Twisted Metal (Peacock) Pokémon Concierge (Netflix) Pokémon: Path to the Peak (Pokémon YouTube Channel) PokéNational Geographic (Elious Entertainment YouTube Channel)Thinking About
Pokémon Unite God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC 2024 GoalsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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It's a sequel! Remember 'Lavender House'? We're talking about the sequel, 'The Bell in the Fog', the second book in Lev A.C. Rosen's Andy Mills private eye series. Discussion begins at 25:00. And of course, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.
Playing:
Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) Super Mario RPG Remake (Switch) Fortnite Festival (PC)Watching:
Quiz Lady (film, Hulu) Doctor Who Series 12 (Max)Thinking About:
Video game consoles year-end wrap-ups Game Changer Season 6 trailerFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Vicki's here! And the end of 2023 is just around the corner, which means it's time to highlight some of our favorite books, video games, and other media from this past year. But of course, before we do that, we check in on some things we've been playing, reading, and thinking about.
Playing
Hades (Switch) Cult of the Lamb (Steam) Tchia (PS5) Venba (Steam) Isle of Swaps Demo (Steam)Reading
Tarot (the cards) 'Never Ever Getting Back Together' by Sophie Gonzales 'Woman in Me' by Britney SpearsThinking About
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3 Catherine the Great (Hulu) Pokemon TCG Illustration ContestFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Join Doug and Katie as they talk about the 2021 epic fantasy book 'The Jasmine Throne' by Tasha Suri (discussion starts around 17:40). Before then, there's conversation around the things they've been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.
Playing
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Steam) Suika (Switch)Watching
DoigSwift (Twitch) November Nintendo Indie World Showcase (YouTube)Thinking About
DC Universe Vegan Reese’s CupsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Fighting, jumping and... dating monsters?! Sign us up! Join Doug and Katie as they discuss the 2023 metroidvania and dating sim, Romancelvania. Conversation starts around 18:30. Before then they check in on what they've been reading, watching, and thinking about.
Reading
'Pageboy' by Elliot Page 'The Jasmine Throne' by Tasha SiriWatching
Survivor UK (BBC One) The Challenge (MTV) Dragula (Shudder) House of Villains (E!) What We Do in the Shadows (FX)Thinking About
The Internet/Social MediaFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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It's a Glitterjaw bonus crossover! We chat spoiler-free first impressions of Insomniac's brand new Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Derek from Walloping Websnappers! We talk about the gameplay and enhanced PS5 haptics, our favorite suits for Miles and Peter, the community-minded “friendly neighborhood” of it all, and of course all the queers.
Check out Walloping Websnappers and other Glitterjaw shows on glitterjaw.com!
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We dusted off our English degrees for this book club episode, because we're both reading 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin for the very first time, and there is a LOT to dig into. Discussion starts around 16:50. But first, we check in on what we've been playing and watching.
Playing
Baldur's Gate III (PS5) Unpacking (PS5)Watching
Dirty Laundry (Dropout) Godzilla '54 (Max) No One Will Save You (Hulu)Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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We're doing a fantasy video game club episode! Doug and Katie got witchy and built their own divination decks in the 2023 game The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood. Game conversation starts around 28:45, and heavy spoilers begin around 54:00. Before we get into all of that, we check in on all of the media we've been engaging with lately.
Reading:
'Black Sun' & 'Fevered Star' by Rebecca RoanhorsePlaying:
Elden Ring (PS5)Watching:
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Max) Naked Attraction (Channel 4/Max)Thinking About:
Epic Layoffs & entertainment industry strikesFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Deals with the devil, magic, and queer & trans pirates! The young adult fantasy novel 'The Wicked Bargain' by Gabe Cole Novoa is filled with that and more! Join Katie and Doug as they discuss the book (starts around 21:55) and the things they've been playing and watching.
Playing
The Teal Mask / Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC (Switch) Sea of Stars (PS5) Marvel's Midnight Suns (Steam)Watching
My Adventures with Superman (Max) Bottoms (2023 Film) September Nintendo DirectFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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Doug and Katie do their first ever gaming draft! They create teams of video game characters who fight and teams of characters who f***. Who would would you draft? Conversation starts around 21:10. Before then, they check in on what they've been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.
Reading
'I'm Glad My Mom Died' by Jennette McCurd 'Counterfeit' by Kirstin ChenWatching
Over the Garden Wall UNHhhhThinking About
Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
Send us an e-mail: [email protected]
Logo by: Katie!
Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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A queer, gender-bent Arthurian legend full of swords, spears, and sorcery? Sounds pretty great to us! We're talking about 'Spear' by Nicola Griffith. Conversation starts around 14:35. Before that, we chat about the things we've been playing, watching, or thinking about lately.
Playing
Dredge (PS5) Pokemon Unite (Switch) Pokemon Scarlet (Switch)Watching
Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City (Dropout) Dimension 20: A Crown of Candy (Dropout) Dirty Laundry (Dropout)Thinking About
Dungeons & DragonsFind us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod
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Logo by: Katie!
Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
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