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Ep58: Do you know The Tragically Hip?
In part 1 of my tribute to Canada, we wander the corduroy roads and stand shoulder high with The Tragically Hip
Jun 15
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
1
23:47
Ep57: Alternative music creating alternative spaces
We've covered punk, we've covered bars and gigs, now Johnny and I ask author Rhea Rollmann about the influence of alternative music on the alternative…
Jun 8
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
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Johnny Da Fink
3
3
41:38
Ep56: Creating game worlds with designer Brent Knowles
From the dark depths of the Underdark to the viking sagas inspired by Iceland, come explore the craft of game design and creating worlds with Brent…
Jun 1
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
1
25:42
May 2026
Ep55: Manufacturing reality
What's the connection between creating a fantasy world for Dungeons and Dragons and Albania? Are you living in a fantastical world of someone else's…
May 25
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
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Erwin Warkentin
32:34
Ep54: Manufacturing worlds - an introduction
Today we walk the shores of Midkemia, fflick our wands in Hogwarts and clash with lightsabers on Tatooine. Welcome to an introduction on building…
May 18
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
17:55
Ep53: (Update) The Curious Case of the Disappearing Internet
If you were born in the last 35 years, your life has been defined by the Internet. The problem, the Internet that existed then is mostly already…
May 11
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
13:27
Ep52: An anniversary, escaping an arranged marriage, and poker
We managed to get to episode #52. That means we've been on air for one full year. So today, we get to escape an arranged marriage, play some cards, look…
May 4
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
16:28
April 2026
Ep51: Are Video Games Art? Part 2: Nuance, Effort and West vs. East
Are Video games art? We weren't satisfied with Part 1 so we did a Part 2, this time we consider nuance, effort, and the split between western and…
Apr 27
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
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Erwin Warkentin
34:07
Ep50: Are Video Games Art? Part 1 - Brecht and the Ancient Greeks
Are video games art? In this first part, Dr. Erwin Warkentin and I attempt to dissect video games from the perspectives of interactive theatre, Bertolt…
Apr 20
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
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Erwin Warkentin
21:59
Ep49: Newfoundland Alternative music and CHMR with Johnny Nolan (Part 2)
Part two of our series on 80s and 90s alternative music from St. John's Newfoundland with my friend Johnny Nolan. Today we feature music from Schizoid…
Apr 13
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
2
1
2
29:47
Ep48: Forging swords and knives with video game CEO Trent Oster
Power hammers, anvils, and belt grinders: Join us as we explore the hobby of video game CEO Trent Oster and nerd out about blacksmithing, knives, and…
Apr 6
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
March 2026
Ep47: BioWare Stories Part 4 - Sound design with Dave Chan
What do you mean there are lost outtakes with Minsc and Boo!! Today we have Dave Chan on the show talking about sound design and BioWare.
Mar 30
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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
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