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(11/13/16 1:57am)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-deadbeat-club-pilot-premiere-the-ultrasounds-give-up-the-fight
On their premiere episode, the Deadbeat Club gets together to have an album book club, a cozy podcast where they discuss the album of the week: The Ultrasounds' Give Up The Fight.
The Club breaks down the overall feel of the album, and each song therein. What directions did the band take? What imagery did the lyrics evoke?
If you're into music that people probably haven't heard of, sit down, strap on your headphones and get comfortable for The Deadbeat Club pilot episode.
The Ultrasounds - Give Up The Fight
Next Week's Album: Arcade Fire - Reflektor
Hosts: Graham Taylor, Preston Radtke, Ryan Fine
Logo by: Daley Wilhelm
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(11/10/16 1:50pm)
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The Gaming Maw crew is back at it again to supply our lovely listeners and with all the latest updates from developers developing promising games.
If you're into viking horror, be expecting that in your future. Also be expecting a new game from That Game Company. Whatever that might be about is yet a mystery.
Before that, we talk consoles and the lengthy list of pros and cons to keep in mind this holiday season. How's the Switch been looking since we last left it? The Xbox Scorpio?
Finally we talk everything new game plus. Some salivate for it, some find it excessive. We discuss both sides, so be sure to listen to this episode of The Gaming Maw!
Hosts: Eamonn Anderson, Adam Sellers, Ian Pemberton
Logo by: Savannah Smith
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(11/09/16 5:13pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/button-mash-s3e8-we-did-it-for-the-vine
This week on Button Mash, we say farewell to Vine, a platform that supplied many with memes and laughs.
Twitter has made a lot of tough business decisions as of late, but on this podcast we focus on the infamous issue of cyberbullying on the platform and how it affects all the nerdy things we love, and the communities we're a part of.
Tumblr also is known to have its own special kind of issues: self-deprecation culture and its lack of accessibility for advertisers.
We explore all this and more on this media savvy episode of Button Mash.
Hosts: Jake Doolin, Dalton Martin, Meghan Duffy
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(11/04/16 3:59pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/anime-a-team-s3e7-internationally-trying-to-hard-anime-influence-on-america
This week on the Anime A-Team, we go international and travel from Japan, to America, and, surprisingly, to France. All these places have connections to anime.
Are cartoons like Avatar: The Last Airbender technically anime because they're stylized off of Japan's perfected art form? What about shows that have emulated anime in a less than ideal, and frankly cringe-y?
Animators and authors everywhere have been inspired by anime. Join us as we examine where that has succeeded and where that has failed.
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Kora Wilson, Adam Sellers
Logo by: Jacob Leonard
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(11/03/16 2:35am)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-coven-s2e7-waifus-no-laifu-and-consent
This week on The Coven, we stir up the cauldron of issues within visual novels, and more infamously, dating sims.
Despite common mechanics, there are differences between dating sims and visual novels. Within dating sims lie we three witches' concern about sexualization of women and underage girls, issues with consent, and whether or not these games foster a lack of empathy for women.
It's been proven that video games don't inherently make gamers violent--but could sexist games make their players sexist?
We also have an enchanting exchange on the issue ravaging Japan: no one wants to have sex. And virtual girlfriends might be to blame.
Sit down for a spell and listen to this episode of The Coven!
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Courtney Tuchman, Kathleen Eastham
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(11/02/16 4:05am)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-gaming-maw-s3e5-switch-and-strike
This week on The Gaming Maw, the gang discusses current, troubling events with the voice actors' strike and how that effects video game production, and the voice actors themselves.
Then we talk about the new Nintendo Switch - why didn't Nintendo jump on VR? Why does Dylan sound like he couldn't escape the video studio? Mic Failure, but certainly not content failure.
All this, fall releases, and more on this episode of The Gaming Maw!
Hosts: Eamonn Anderson, Dylan Bateson, Ian Pemberton
Logo by: Savannah Smith
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/31/16 4:40pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/how-its-played-s1e1-fight-or-fright-an-analysis-of-horror-in-video-games
Listen to the premier episode of Byte's brand new podcast focusing on the topics of Game Design and Game Studies. On this first installment, the How It's Played team takes a well-researched look into the current state of Survival Horror games and how the concept of fear is truly subjective.
How has horror changed since the Golden Age? How has the rise of indie games affected game development? Is the future of horror games in VR? In YouTube marketing?
We discuss all this, our favorite games, design the ultimate horror experience, and more on Byte's most academic podcast yet: How It's Played.
Hosts: Zach Sexton, Jack McGinnis, Kora Wilson, Daley Wilhelm
Logo by: Daley Wilhelm
Music by: Clerics
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/31/16 4:32pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/input-2-s2e1-electric-spookalu
On their premier episode, the Input 2 crew analyzes one of the most notable--and most notably appropriate for their Halloween debut--film genres: horror.
They do this by breaking down one of the OG's of horror films: Psycho and a modern film that riffs on horror tropes: Cabin in the Woods.
What film techniques benefit the spooky? How do narratives achieve the scary?
Sit down for this tale of terror on this very special Halloween premier of Input 2: the Byte podcast that breaks down film and television in a technical and fanciful manner.
Hosts: Wes Womble, Mitch Smolek, Sarah James, Matthew Yapp
Music by: Lex Bravary
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/31/16 3:54pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/cryptidbits-s2e2-insert-ghost-pun-here
Have a Happy Hallow's Eve and check out the latest episode of Cryptidbits - the podcast that breaks down all things urban legendary and spooky.
Explore the darkened hallways of famous ghost history--where did the legends come from? How did ghosts become popular in narratives? How many ghost puns can we fit into this podcast?
Turn off the lights and give Cryptidbits a listen.
Hosts: Cailin Reedy, Kathleen Eastham, Zac Mosley, Ian Pemberton
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Zach Sexton
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(10/29/16 7:54pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/cryptidbits-s2e1-the-dusk-episode
On their season two premiere and part of our Halloweekend special, the Cryptidbits crew talks about some of the most famous faces in monsters: vampire and werewolves!
Where did these legends originate? What have different cultures said about them? How exactly does one become a creature of the night?
We discuss a myriad of theories on this spooktacular episode.
Hosts: Cailin Reedy, Kathleen Eastham, Zac Mosley, Daley Wilhelm
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/29/16 6:05pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/anime-a-team-s3e6-dead-body-debate-all-the-best-horror-anime
Japan has horror down to an art form, whether that's expressed in some of the most famous horror films of all time, like The Grudge or The Ring, or in anime and manga.
On this spooky special, we talk about the scariest--and goriest--anime available, whether that's the horrors of Higurashi, story of Another, or instant classics like Shiki and Corpse Party.
We explore where Japan got it's inspiration for such frightening tales from it's own folklore and urban legends, and question why horror anime often rivals the Saw franchise when it comes to utilizing gore.
Tune in for our Halloween special!
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Courtney Tuchman, Jessica Marvell
Logo by: Jacob Leonard
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/29/16 5:47pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/button-mash-s3e7-creepypasta-carbonera
On our super spooky Halloween episode of Button Mash, Byte's editors dig into creepypastas and Syfy's new show inspired by the legendary "Candle Cove" posting.
Channel Zero surprised us in the best way possible, just like a good scary story. Listen to some of our favorite user-generated tales of terror here on this episode!
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Aiden Kearney, Graham Taylor
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Zach Sexton
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(10/27/16 12:46pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-coven-s2e6-women-screaming
The Coven gathers for a Halloween Special, and this podcast's one year anniversary! We three witches crowd around the cauldron to chat about our favorite horror films and the tropes therein.
What's up with the Final Girl trope? Why does the black guy always die? Why do horror films sexualize their victims?
And who exactly decided it would be a good idea to make a "sexy corn costume"?
All this, Carrie, Stephen King, myriad cabins in the woods, and psycho killers galore in this super spooky episode of The Coven.
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Sarah James, Kora Wilson
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/26/16 2:57am)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/metagame-s2e2-mind-your-manners
On this episode, the guys talk about player manners, quirks, and professionalism. Is there sportsmanship in eSports? Find out in this episode!
Hosts: Chase Neukam and Zach Sexton
Logo by: Daniel Ruetell
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Zach Sexton
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(10/24/16 5:48pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/button-mash-s3e8-ninetendo-switching-it-up
Nintendo switched the much anticipated NX to the Nintendo Switch. On this episode of Button Mash, we give our first impressions of the new console, what we want from it in the future, and how Nintendo has changed up it's marketing strategy.
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Courtney Tuchman, Emily Rueben
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
(10/22/16 4:37pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/byte-special-rwbycast-vol-4-predictions
With the premiere of volume four, we check into the podcast lounge to review the previous three volumes of RWBY. Before watching the much awaited new episode, get caught up on all that has happened by giving this Byte Special a listen!
Hosts: Meghan Duffy, Dalton Martin, Michael Robb
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/20/16 2:02am)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-gaming-maw-s3e4-storytelling-part-2-narrative-driving-decisions
This week on The Gaming Maw, an old favorite returns and we talk about a favorite mechanic of games: choice. That's right, just like real life, in video games your choices affect the final outcome.
Video games are arguably the most interactive form of media. Everything a player does affects the game, and thus the story. We talk about games from Mario to Animal Crossing to Until Dawn, and how the choices you make in-game tie into the narrative.
Make a good choice and listen to this episode!
Hosts: Eamonn Anderson, Aidan Hall, Mitchell Sink, Adam Sellers
Logo by: Savannah Smith
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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(10/18/16 11:56pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-gaming-maw-s3e3-storytelling-part-1-selective-gameplay
The first in our two part special on storytelling, the Gaming Maw discusses all the little things that propel a story forward: gameplay.
Which is actually a big part of how video games tell their tales, whether it's crafting, leveling systems, or how one goes about shooting enemies. The action and the reaction. The atmosphere and sometimes, in games like Amnesia, the actual fear.
This episode we talk about our favorite experiences within our fav games and just how the gameplay immerses a player.
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Hosts: Eamonn Anderson, Adam Sellers, Mitchell Sink
Logo by: Savannah Smith
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
(10/17/16 5:44pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/the-coven-s3e5-femme-fatales-and-sissy-sinisters
This week, we three witches gather 'round the swirling cauldron of issues surrounding female baddies and the lack there of.
Do audiences want to watch Captain America beating up a woman? Do all female villains have to femme fatales?
We explore all the implications of genderswaps, writing strong female characters, and the seemingly illusive practice of writing women at all.
We also have an especially enchanting explanation about the history of campy, flamboyant villains, most infamously presented by Disney. Are children's cartoons implying that queerness equates to evil? Is James Bond just as guilty?
Give this magical episode a listen and learn of our favorite female baddies and if women and queer folk should be excluded from the halls of villainy because it doesn't look "good" for them.
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Matthew Yapp, Ian Pemberton
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Jack McGinnis
Edited by: Zach Sexton
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(10/17/16 5:41pm)
https://soundcloud.com/user-519363288/anime-a-team-s3e5-animation-qualifications-1
This week, the A-Team gathers to discuss the namesake of our podcast: animation. We explore where animation had its humble beginnings, all it's awkward stylistic phases, and our visually favorite series today.
If the animation is horrible, will you watch it? If the story is lame but the animation is eye-bleedingly beautiful, do you watch?
We discuss what's made it to our watch lists, along with whatever is happening with the new Pokemon animation on this episode of the Anime A-Team!
Hosts: Daley Wilhelm, Courtney Tuchman, Adam Sellers
Logo by: Meghan Duffy
Music by: Lex Bravary
Edited by: Daley Wilhelm
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