Heart Piece Podcast

Episodes

1. 45

   HPP #46 - RealLifeVania

   No one ever discovered anything by sitting inside their house. Well, thanks to the Internet, maybe that's not entirely true. Still, you can only experience so much within the comfort of your home/apartment/dorm/condo. If you really want to see what's out there, you gotta walk the walk! In this...

   Oct 30, 2017

   47m
2. 44

   HPP #45 - Party Management

   Most everyone who's played an RPG knows a thing or two about party management. You've got to make sure you've got the right composition of do-gooders to vanquish the dark forces. However, we bet most folks haven't considered how they can use the same party management logic from video games to…

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   Oct 6, 2017

   40m
3. 43

   HPP #44 - Inventory

   Today's the day. You got a good night's sleep. Your morning smoothie is ready. You printed 3 copies of your resume. You've got your phone. Your keys are in hand. You're wearing your lucky socks, your "hire me" blazer, and Joe Esposito is telling you you're the best around. Today's the day! You're...

   Sep 21, 2017

   40m
4. 42

   HPP #43 - Cooldown

   Greetings HPeeps! Did you miss us? As we're sure you're aware, we've been on a bit of a cooldown. So we thought, why not talk about that for today's episode? Afterall, sometimes you need to ease back from the fast track and take it easy. Relax. Perhaps to re-energize yourself with a slice of...

   Sep 13, 2017

   40m
5. 41

   HPP #42 - One Night Stand with Lucy Blundell

   Visualize this moment in time whilst we paint you a picture. You are out perusing the internet and you strike up a conversation with a complete stranger. You say "ya-ma-to," they say "ya-mo-to," and next thing you know, you wake up in your recording studio at 6 am with a microphone in your face…

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   Jan 23, 2017

   49m
6. 40

   HPP #41 - The Con Life Shuffle

   MAGfest 2017 was awesome! There's nothing quite like pressing your face against a friend's face, attending random elevator parties, playing Japanese rhythm games like no one is watching, having your face melted repeatedly by amazing artists and DJs, and planning the post-mortem services for your...

   Jan 11, 2017

   41m
7. 39

   HPP #40 - With Love, from the Netherlands

   A wise person once said, the way to a man's heart is through his abdominal food bag. Turns out that's very much true! In this episode, Masterjoe is joined by the newly engaged gamer couple, Hotsammysliz (in his second appearance on the podcast) and Ms. Marvel! We chat about how their relationship...

   Jan 4, 2017

   41m
8. 38

   HPP #39 - Digital Love-mance?

   Note: Storytime HPeeps! We recorded this episode last week but before we could upload it, MasterJoe's computer died! The video card went bad so the computer had to be sent in for repair. 3-5 miserable business days later, we have our computer back and are happy to finally release this episode for...

   Dec 13, 2016

   47m
9. 37

   HPP #38 - Action/Adventure Dating

   Dating can be a grind for gamers. You're out there doing your best to climb the ladder but you just can't seem to rank up, or worse, you may be getting demoted. Maybe you've been looking for that Shiny Pokémon in the tall grass but keep running into Pidgeys. Or perhaps you've stomped all the...

   Nov 29, 2016

   43m
10. 36

    HPP #37 - Happy Gamesgiving

    Do you smell that? The sweet yet slightly sweaty fragrance of the kind of soul food gaming that only happens once (maybe twice) a year? Thanksgiving brings people together, and when people get together, epic gaming occurs. MasterWife and MasterJoe share of their favorite Gamesgiving games to play...

    Nov 23, 2016

    36m
11. 35

    HPP #36 - Backseat Living

    These are trying times in America. Tensions are high, opinions and thoughts are being flung left and right, and every venture out into the World Wide Web seems to be littered with more random encounters than Lufia 1. How can we navigate this minefield of high-powered opinions without unleashing…

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    Nov 14, 2016

    43m
12. 34

    HPP #35 - A Strange New World 2

    Moving is hard. You literally uproot your entire life and transplant it into a new place. You have to find a new place to live, get used to your new boss, and make new friends. You have to re-hang all of your nerd art (UGH)! Or maybe you're move is less drastic. Perhaps you're going to college or...

    Nov 8, 2016

    36m
13. 33

    HPP #34 - The Gamer Behind The Tag

    Take a look at your Friends Lists and Follower counts. Of the [insert amount here] people on those lists, how many of their first names do you know? Do you know where they are from? What do they like to do for fun? For work? Actually, do you know anything about any of them besides their gamertag…

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    Apr 22, 2016

    43m
14. 32

    HPP #33 - Support Class

    Greetings from MasterJoe and Dr. MasterWife! It's been quite a while but the Masters are back in #HPHQ and better than ever. Thank you all for supporting us in our absence. In fact, this entire episode is about support! Life can be pretty challenging sometimes (don't we know). You may have an...

    Apr 12, 2016

    40m
15. 31

    HPP #32 - We Went To MAGFest!

    MasterWife and MasterJoe are back from MAGFest 2016! Such an amazing festival/convention. This episode comes fresh off the ride home from the event, so we just had to recap all the amazing time we had. If there ever was a gamer family reunion, this was it. We got to meet, see, and hang out with a...

    Feb 22, 2016

    28m
16. 30

    HPP #31 - Heartcatchers

    What's this? Another episode of the HPP in the same week? Yup, and just in time for Valentine's Day. In this episode, MasterWife returns from PhD land to chat with Emma and Phillip at #HPHQ about an incredibly rare specimen in the world of tabletop gaming: A two-player card game! Originally…

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    Feb 12, 2016

    37m
17. 29

    HPP #30 - Just A Slice of Pie Away

    We have an idea for a movie. Drummer, a lady gamer, and a black guy all go to a dance contest. It's called, today's episode of the Heart Piece Podcast. Right? You're welcome. MasterJoe and MasterIce chat it up to talk about the revised theory of separation. Fun fact: It's not six degrees anymore....

    Feb 8, 2016

    39m
18. 28

    HPP #29 - Luke, I Am Your Gamer

    PUT THAT DOWN LITTLE JOHNNY! (Ahem) You know what's great about the Heart Piece Podcast? You can listen to it even while attending to your kids! After all, the gamers of the 80s are now becoming parents, and some of them are having kids of their own. MasterIce knows about the joys and struggles…

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    Jan 25, 2016

    37m
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    HPP #28 - Rated T for Trust

    David Hayter is out of Metal Gear Solid. Kiefer Sutherland is out of 24. And I could have sworn I left my sandwich on the counter just a minute ago! Who can you trust these days? My brother MasterIce makes his debut as the interim co-host of our podcast, sitting in for MasterWife, as we talk…

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    Jan 18, 2016

    28m
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    HPP #27 - Happy New Year!

    So we learned a thing. When your bank sends you a new debit card right before you take a trip, take it with you so you can activate it, pay your podcast hosting fees, and continue to be able to upload episodes! Sorry this one is coming so late. We've been in Florida having far too much fun. All…

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    Jan 13, 2016

    23m
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    HPP #25 - Modern Day Disney Villians

    We all know you can't please everyone in the gaming community, but do we really have to ruin the fun for everybody? Everywhere you look on social media these days there are people with opinions and counter-opinions that just leave you scratching you're head asking, "Why?" If you say "I think...

    Nov 24, 2015

    58m
22. 24

    HPP #24 - With Love from Japan

    Today we have a success story all the way from Japan! Jess and Matt, also known as @Tronbonneart and @MegaMat77, come on the show to tell us about how they met at NY Comicon, living the good life in Japan, and how they make their relationship work. Oh yeah and Gunvolt 2 and Gal Gun. BONUS: Fiy...

    Nov 22, 2015

    56m
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    HPP #23 - Community Chest

    You may have heard talk about the "gaming community" before but how many of us are actually part of a gaming community? What does it even mean to be part of a community? Why is community important for growth? Use the Force and join MasterJoe and special guest Chancellor D as they embark on an...

    Nov 13, 2015

    41m
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    HPP #22 - The Triforce of Mediation

    Gamers are incredibly passionate folks, and truth be told, we don't always get along. As much as we love playing games with other people, we can get pretty nasty with each other really quickly. Sometimes feelings get hurt and friendships take critical damage, or worse, crumble completely. How can...

    Nov 2, 2015

    37m
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    HPP #21 - Nerd it Loud!

    Calling all nerds! Today we welcome our favorite South Florida nerd couple, DJ TONX and Rosemary, to #HPHQ to talk about nerd stuff. Namely, the Nerdporn Podcast and the Facebook community group Nerd Central. These days it's becoming much more socially acceptable— and even cool —to be a nerd, and...

    Oct 19, 2015

    53m
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    HPP #20 - A Passion Named Street Car

    "Find your passion," they said. Well excuuuuuuse me princess but just how the heck am I suppose to do that?! In this episode we strike up a discussion about passion. What are the things that you would do no matter what? What do you care about? What are your pet peeves? Knowing what you're...

    Oct 5, 2015

    40m
27. 19

    HPP #19 - Eustress Or You Stressed?

    We were so stressed out last week that we didn't get around to recording an episode, so we thought it was only fitting to make today's episode about how to deal with stress. So we enlisted the help of our good friend, Runashleyrun, to help us discuss the following questions. What kinds of stress...

    Sep 28, 2015

    1h 14m
28. 18

    HPP #18 - Meet Dr. Biscuits

    What do you get when you mix a doctoral psychology degree in Applied Experimental Human Factors with video games? That's what Dr. Biscuits means to find out. After all, we all know video games can give us superhuman abilities, but what kinds of video games and just what kind of abilities are we...

    Sep 14, 2015

    1h 02m
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    HPP #17 - Run First, Bow Later

    Dave Proctor, co-founder of 13AM Games and producer of the brand new exclusive Wii U indie title Runbow, comes by HPHQ to talk about how the very first 9-player party platformer came to be. He also shares why Super Meat Boy and Brutal Legend are two of his Top 3 favorite games of all-time. We…

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    Sep 7, 2015

    55m
30. 16

    HPP #16 - My Big Fat Gamer Wedding

    Today, MasterWife and MasterJoe celebrate their 2-year wedding anniversary by talking about video game weddings! From invitations to the aisle, we share some ideas to help get you inspired in your own wedding planning. Despite our best intentions, we somehow manage never to mention the upcoming...

    Sep 1, 2015

    42m
31. 15

    HPP #15 - Gaming While Adult

    Some people think video games are for kids. Well new flash people: Video games aren't Trix. MasterWife and MasterJoe discuss the negative stigma that the mainstream population still seems to have when it comes to gaming. Is it really "a waste of time" or is that just what people like to say? As...

    Aug 24, 2015

    49m
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    HPP #14 - The SWEG Lord

    Highly Entertaining Twitch streamer and pizza connoisseur Hotsammysliz comes by HP HQ to talk about pizza! He also discusses how he built his stream community, known as the SWEG Kingdom, the significance of being a black streamer, his road to being partnered, and the amazing relationships he's...

    Aug 17, 2015

    1h 03m
33. 13

    HPP #13 - Cool Party!

    The only thing better than a party is a game party. In this episode, MasterWife and MasterJoe discuss different ways to upgrade your party hosting game! We give tips on how to dress up your party invitations so your guests will want to RSVP (stop using Facebook basically), break down the science...

    Aug 3, 2015

    51m
34. 12

    HPP #12 - Friends That Play Together...

    Think back over your short or long list of people that you've met since elementary school. How many of them, in one way or another, did you meet because of games? How many of them do you remember by the experiences you shared gaming together? In this episode, MasterWife and MasterJoe take a look...

    Jul 27, 2015

    49m
35. 11

    HPP #11 - Why Can't We Be Friends?

    In this episode, we chat with special guests Jehm Faulking and xoTreeHugger from the Insert Coin Theater Twitch stream team about platonic relationships! Intimate friendships with members of the opposite sex are a vital and sometimes tricky part of life. How do we make platonic relationships…

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    Jul 20, 2015

    1h 01m
36. 10

    HPP #10 - Then & Now: Video Game Parenting

    The parent-to-child dynamics of the 80s and 90s are largely different than they are now for the current day and age. Many of the kids who grew up playing Atari, Nintendo, and Sega are now all grown up and wondering how video games will impact their own kids. In this episode, we bring in veteran...

    Jul 13, 2015

    1h 03m
37. 9

    HPP #9 - The Local, the Online, and the Robot Head

    It's our first listener-submitted topic! Local gaming. Online gaming. Robot parties. How can you navigate the pros and cons of both to help you build and maintain your relationships? Answer: Use Robots. After all, it's not the 90s anymore. The gaming industry as a whole is pumping out more online...

    Jul 5, 2015

    49m
38. 8

    HPP #8 - Games and Cartoons ft. SAMMUS

    There are two things that every gamer can identify with: Games and cartoons. For some, these are merely a hobby. For others, they're a means of connecting with others and making life better. Games and cartoons are a common ground that a large portion of gamers share that not only bring us…

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    Jun 22, 2015

    55m
39. 7

    HPP #7 - An Apartment Full of Relationships

    Relationships are a dynamic and ever-changing part of life. The unfortunate reality is that they don't always last forever. How do you hit continue after it's game over? That's the question we attempt to answer with our special guests in this episode. We got a chance to sit down with two of the...

    Jun 15, 2015

    1h 00m
40. 6

    HPP #6: Diary of a Competitive Gamer ft. Paige Turner

    The team that plays together stays together. Or do they? Competitive gaming attracts some of the best talent in the gaming community and gives gamers a place to get together and show off their skills. There's certainly a particular camaraderie in the circles of the competitive scenes, and bonds…

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    Jun 8, 2015

    1h 06m
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    HPP #5 - Harvest Moon: The Love Languages

    Did you know that playing Harvest Moon is proven to make you 81% better at deciphering relationship dynamics? Did you also know that 42% of all statistics are made up? Well, here's one thing that's definitely true: Harvest Moon is an awesome video game franchise. Even better, there are lots of...

    Jun 1, 2015

    47m
42. 4

    HPP #4: GamersUnite with @RETR0JOE

    Gamers Unite! Twitter legend and retro gaming enthusiast @RETR0JOE joins us on the show as our very first special guest to share the story behind one of the most recognizable hashtags dedicated to the gaming community. This was such a fun interview, and we really enjoyed chatting with Joe. Listen...

    May 25, 2015

    55m
43. 3

    HPP #3: The Friendship Meter

    The Sims is the gaming equivalent of Star Wars: Just about everyone has either played it or heard of it. Playing The Sims is like taking a course on the art of making friends. There's a lot to learn and even more to gain. MasterJoe breaks it down while discussing what is arguably the most…

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    May 18, 2015

    46m
44. 2

    HPP #2: Meeting New Villagers

    Animal Crossing sure is a fun game. You know what else is fun? Meeting new people! That is, unless you have trouble getting to know new people. If that's the case, this episode is for you! This week, we break down the social awkwardness of breaking the ice with co-workers, classmates, and…

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    May 11, 2015

    36m
45. 1

    HPP #1: Meet the Masters

    By the Triforce, we've done it! This is our inaugural episode! Celebrate with us as we introduce ourselves to you all. In this episode, we share our story of how salsa dancing brought us together, give some shout-outs and general advice, and explain how "Gamers of Love" became the Heart Piece...

    May 3, 2015

    50m