Episodes
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S3E1 - Reflections and Plans
It's a new year and a new season for Game on Girl! Listen to Regina talk about some meaningful conversations she's had with a handful of listeners over the last few weeks and how that's helped her recommit to a plan for the podcast. Look for regular weekly content (with a healthy dose of...
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S2 E15 - Female Representation in The Mandalorian
Are you watching the latest Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian? Regina has some opinions about how women are represented in the newest offering from the franchise available on Disney+. Listen to hear what she has to say.
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S2 E14 - Video Games and Nostalgia
There is a pretty hot trend of rolling back to the “old days” of video games. The Classic WoW servers, and the SNES and NES Classic Consoles are just a couple of ways we are seeing older games return. What is it about older games that make us sentimental? What are we returning to as we queue to…
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S2 E13 - The Balanced Gamer & Combo Types
What happens when someone likes more than one way to game? What if you’re a little bit self and a little bit role play? What about mastery and self? Listen to Regina and Isabela talk about how the gamer types can work together to make an even more dynamic gaming experience.
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S2E12 - Geeky Endings
Some major franchises in geek culture came to an end in the last few weeks. Listen as Regina talks about her reactions to and the cultural impact of The Big Bang Theory, MCU’s Endgame, and Game of Thrones.
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S2E11 - Are You a Solo or Social Gamer?
Do you love jumping in a random group of people to play your favorite game? Do you play games mostly by yourself? Come join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about solo versus social gamers and how that attitude relates to her Gamer Types.
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S2E10 - My Captain Marvel Crisis
Join Regina McMenomy, PhD, as she talks about all things gender and gaming. In this episode, Regina talks about the role of female superheroes in her life and a bit of a crisis she experienced after watching the recent Captain Marvel movie. Have you seen Captain Marvel? What are your thoughts and...
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S2E9 - Do the Gamer Types Get Along?
Ever run into a conflict with gamers in your game group? Find a particular game annoying because your friends play it wrong? Join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about how the Gamer Types get along... or not!
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S2E8 - Mastery Gamer Type
Do you strive to unlock all of the achievements in a game? Does your Steam profile show more than one game at 100% completion? Then you might be a Mastery Gamer Type! Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. talk about the different Gamer types in Game on Girl on the Go!
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S2E6 - Role Player Gamer Type
Do you create an extensive background for your avatar? Do you make up your own creative story that ties to your avatar’s choices? Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D talk about one of the ways gamers create new identities in game.
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S2E5 - Self Gamer Type
What decisions do you make when you design an avatar in game? Listen as Regina talks about self gamers and the lengths they will go to to see themselves in-game.
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S2E4 - Who is Game on Girl?
Hello Everyone and welcome to Game on Girl on the Go! In this episode, Regina talks about her video game research and the gamer types she’s discovered: Self, Role Play, and Mastery. Check it out! Until next time, game on!
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Game on Girl is Back!
Hello Everyone. This is Regina from The Geek Embassy. If you’ve been a fan of the podcast for anytime you know we’ve gone through some changes in the past few years. We started out as the Game on Girl podcast and then expanded to become The Geek Embassy. Along with the expansion of the site much…
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LIVE with Evan Graham and Tantalus Depths
As I hope you all know by now, I recently joined a new community of writers trying to get their books published: Inkshares. I jumped into a contest for the Nerdist for books about video games and found myself in a strange new land surrounded by strange new customs. Every heroine needs a guide as...
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Episode 154 - February 2016 LIVE Hangout
Greetings Geeks! Here is our latest hangout as a podcast episode. We had a great time hanging out and talking about recent movies, and TV shows, and our favorite geek couples. There are some pretty great offerings throughout the show. Let us know what you think in the comments! Keep an eye on…
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Episode 153 - Farewell 2015 LIVE Hangout
Hey Geeks, My apologies that I am posting this episode so late. I was out of town for most of January and living with very limited DSL... the kind where it is impossible to stream anything or have two computers working online at once. I don't think I have ever been so frustrated in my entire…
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Episode 152 - November LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone, Just in time for your U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, we have a new episode and a new hangout to share. For our November hangout, we reunited The Secret Geek Shame and talked about our favorite and not-so-favorite new and returning TV shows and games. Lots of time spent discussing the...
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Episode 151 - October LIVE Hangout - ZOMBIES!
Hey Everyone! We had a great time for our October hanging talking about all things undead. We talk about games, movies, TV shows, fast versus slow zombies, and if one of the most famous science fiction creatures is really a zombies. We also chat a bit about whether zombies have had their day and...
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Episode 150: August Hangout
In this month's hangout, we took on the theme of our favorite Geekdoms. What is a geekdom, you say? Well, Rhonda asked the same question and I described it as: Geekdom: A specific subset of a fandom you enjoy. So I enjoy young adult literature and Harry Potter is one of my Geekdoms within that...
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Episode 149 - July LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone! Here is our latest Google+ Hangout in both audio and video format. You can watch the video or listen to the episode here or on the YouTube page or Podbean feed. Thanks so much to the handful of you who watched the July Hangout live. We had a full house on air and a great time…
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Episode 148 - June LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone! For our podcast listeners, the new LIVE Hangout we did on Sunday June 14th is now available as a podcast. If you haven't checked out the YouTube video, don't miss it. We've got some great geeky items that we show off, including a preview of a D&D inspired board game. Joining us this...
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Episode 147 - May 2015 - Game on Girl LIVE Hangout!
Hey Everyone, If you missed our LIVE Google Hangout on Sunday, May 17, here is the YouTube recording AND an newly uploaded podcast episode for those of you who like to listen to us chat. We had a great time and send out a special thank you to our ONE live viewer. Please plan to join us for our…
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Episode 146 - Emerald City Comic Con LIVE
Hello Everyone! Have I got a treat for you! Here is a very special episode of the podcast, recorded LIVE at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA March 28th and 29th. Check out the pics and the episode! I must say, it felt pretty good to be sitting behind that Yeti again. :D Until next time, game...
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Episode 145 - Changes
Hello Everyone, This week, Rhonda and I discuss some important changes that are happening around these parts. I will write more about it later in the week but for now, please listen to the episode and leave your comments at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda
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Episode 144 - The Headlines Show
This week, we discuss some current events in a headline show. For those fans of the times Rhonda and I disagree, this is a show for you! Listen to us debate the responsibility of celebrities to understand feminism before they answer certain loaded questions. We are going to be doing more…
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Episode 143 - Year in Review 2014
It's that time of year again. Mark and Ryan join us to discuss some of our favorites media from 2014. We share music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and a personal wild card. Check out the show and share your favorites in the comments on the site, www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on!...
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Episode 142 - Sandi Glahn
This week we are delighted to have Sandi Glahn join us on the show again. We are really enjoying what has become a yearly tradition of talking about gender related topics with Sandi. She has great insight. This week, we are bouncing around ideas for a potential panel at Geek Girl Con next year.…
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Episode 141 - Procrastinators' Purchasing Portfolio
Ho Ho Holy Cow I'm Late! Ever have one of those times you can't quite figure out what to get someone and you're crunched for time? The Procrastinators' Purchasing Portfolio is our last minute gift guide to help you out in these uncertain gift giving situations. Isabela, the fearless intern, joins...
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Episode 140 - Linda Breneman from Pixelkin
Linda Breneman from Pixelkin joins us this week. We have a great discussion about gaming with your kids, making content accessible to new gamers, and the fun of a good online gaming experience. Make sure to check out the site for lots of great reviews and excellent articles. Rhonda and I discuss...
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Episode 139 - Cathe Post
This week Cathe Post from GeekMom.com joins us on the show. We discuss training your kids to be board gaming geeks, cosplaying as a family, and some of our favorite board games. In the WRaP, Rhonda and I discuss our current geeky obsessions! Make sure to check out all the great DIY science stuff…
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Episode 138 - Holiday PLaylist
In anticipation of the quickly approaching Holidaze, Rhonda and I invite fearless intern, Isabela, to join us for our holiday playlist episode. Starting an annual tradition, we make suggestions to help pass the time traveling to visit family and friends this year using your favorite electronic...
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Episode 137 - Chicks Dig Gaming
This week we review an excellent anthology focused on women gamers. "Chicks Dig Gaming" from Mad Norwegian press is a great collection of stories and articles we are sure you would love. We share some quotes from our favorite stories in the collection.We WRaP up the episode with what we are...
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Episode 136 - Allison Carrier - Renaissance Woman
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Alison Carrier, a bona fide Renaissance Woman and female geek hero. Alison works for EA at the Red Crow Austin studio as a UI/UX designer. Hear some stories about working in the game industry, cosplaying Wonder Woman, and all about her fantastically...
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Episode 135 - Game on Ghouls!
In our first ever Halloween episode, Rhonda and I talk about season 7 of True Blood. I will warn you know - WE SPOIL EVERYTHING. So if you are a fan and haven't watched, skip to the last part of the episode where we talk about our favorite scary games, TV, movies, and books. My book selection…
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Episode 134 - Anne Marie Porter
This week we catch up with researcher and graduate student, Anne Marie Porter. Anne Marie shares with us her research exploring games and health. Yes, you read that right. HEALTH. Listen to hear some fascinating effects gaming can have on the brain. Rhonda and I WRaP up our week as the fall TV...
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Episode 133 - Geek Girl Con 14
We had a great time this weekend at Geek Girl Con 14! Rhonda, Isabela, and I represented Game on Girl at this fantastic gathering. We recorded a short podcast and recorded several short videos showing off all thegret stuff and fantastic people in attendance. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube...
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Episode 132 - Jim McKeny
Have we got a treat for you this week, dear listeners! Actor extraordinaire Jim McKeny joins us to talk about his new movie, The Devil's Hand! We have a great discussion about all things acting and Hollywood. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for a very special story about Robin...
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Episode 131 - The Headlines Show
This week, we take on the latest feminist news in our headline show. There are SO MANY stories about feminism right now, good and bad, and we tackle a few here. What's your definition of feminism? Do you think it needs a new name?Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina and Rhonda
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Episode 130 - Tim Weaver
Author Tim Weaver is the guest on the show this week! Check out the details at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Rhonda & Mark
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Episode 129 - Brianna Wu from Giant Spacekat Studio
We are honored to have Brianna (Bri) Wu join us on the show this week. Bri is co-founder and head of development for Giant Spacekat Studio. Their chose your own adventure like game, Revolution 60, is out oniOS. We talk about the studio, how important it is to properly animate hair, and a host of...
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Episode 128 - Live Podcast from Dragon Con with Mitch Hutts
This week, we share Rhonda's live podcast from Dragon Con featuring Mitch Hutts, vlogger from Geek and Sundry. Check out the details at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina & Rhonda
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Episode 127 - The Headlines Show
This week, Rhonda and I hand picked some new stories to discuss on our Headline Show. There is tons of news out there and we love chatting about the good, the bad, and the geeky. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and see the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina &...
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Episdoe 126 - A tribute to Robin Williams
This week, we remember comdedian and actor, Robin Williams. Mark and Ryan join us on the show and we center our discussion on a favorite scene from movies and his stand-up routines. Check out the links on www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan
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Episode 125 - Swordsman Review
This week we review the new MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment, Swordsman. For screen shots and details about our review, visit www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda
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Episode 124 - James Brady from Cloud Cap Games
This week we have a great interview with James Brady from Cloud Cap Games in Portland, OR. Cloud Cap is Regina's favorite LGS (Local Game Store) and a great community based small business. Listen to hear us discuss setting the tone for the store, getting started running a small business, and, of...
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Episode 123 - FanGirl Tricia Barr
Have we got a great show for you this week! Tricia Barr from the FanGirl blog joins us. We discuss Star Wars fandom, strong female characters, and writing. Check out the episode and let us know what you think in the comments at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda
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Episode 122 - Con*Gregate
This week, Rhonda reports about her experiences at ConGregate, a fan conin Winstom-Salem. Listen to hear all about this great experience! We continue our summer book recommendations based on your vacation destination of choice! Let us know about any local cons you are attending and your book...
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Episode 121 - Toni Lesatz from My Book Addiction
This week, we chat with writer, gamer, blogger, and mom, Toni Lesatz from My Book addiction. We have a great chat about writing, gaming, and website promotions. Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda
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Episode 120 - White Willow Films
We've got fantastic guests for the show this week. We chat with the directors and producers of “No Princess in the Castle,” Natalie Rossetti and Dave Danzara. “No Princess in the Castle” is “a new documentary on the lives of women in gaming who, against all odds, punched through the peripheral...
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