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Mind Games

by Prem Thottumkara

This is Mind Games - the show that talks about the mental side of gaming. We take a light approach to serious topics and have fantastic discussions with incredible guests about our communities and how we can strive to make them better.Thanks for listening! Share us with your friends - the more we grow, the more we can keep putting out fun and engaging content.

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Episodes

  1. Robots, 2019, and HAUNT - MG Winter with Bonesaw577

    Mind Games is back with a 1-on-1 discussion with Bonesaw577. Though probably best known for his Jak and Daxter run at SGDQ2016, Bonesaw577 is an avid speedrunner of many games, most notably the Siren series. This Christmas, he released a trailer for a game he has been working on for the past...

  2. Mind Games Update - End of 2018 and the Start of 2019

    A brief update on Mind Games and what's happening in 2019 as well as why the end of 2018 was met with radio silence. Keep your eyes peeled for great content in 2019!

  3. Justin Wharton and SPIFSpace - Mind Games

    We were joined by Justin Wharton and SPIF to talk about developing their own brand, and developing their niche in the community. Having these two on was an absolute treat and if you're interested in rocking any of their swag... https://spif.space/ http://justwhartonart.com/ If you like our…

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  4. Mind Games SEASON 2 PREMIERE

    The boys are back at it and we got some new tricks up our sleeves. For the first episode of Season 2, we are joined by Flourish Esports founder and ARMS commentator, personality, and general superstar, Schkrimps! We had Schkrimps on during the summer mini-season. He recently reached out and…

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  5. Mind Games Summer #5 - Android

    This episode was recorded a few weeks ago. I was going to transcribe and do a written piece but people would likely rather hear it for themselves! This was recorded before I was using bots in Discord and the format is different from what you might be used to, but the interview is still fun and we...

  6. Mind Games Summer #4 - D1 and VikkiKitty

    Disciple returns to cohost with me and we have D1 and VikkiKitty on to talk about SmashCon, gaming demographics, Ultimate and more! Mini break next week so I can take care of some stuff, but we'll be back at the end of August!

  7. Mind Games Summer #3 - Chuck "mudkyp" Vigus

    This week, I was joined by Mudkyp from Stop Your Friendlies. If you've been Genesis, TBH, or SNS, you've probably heard his voice at least a few times over the loudspeaker! We talk about the Ultimate Direct on Aug 8, the ruleset options for Ultimate, EVO 2018, and the Melee scene and community as…

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  8. Mind Games Summer #2 - Defur and Schkrimps

    This week I'm joined by ARMS commentators Defur and Schkrimps to talk about the game, the community, and the competitive scene. That community is incredibly welcoming and the game is really complex and nuanced and I've been lucky to befriend a lot of ARMS players. We don't discuss as much mental...

  9. Mind Games+ Ep 1 with Byron Walker

    This is the first episode of the more informal and on-the-fly Mind Games+ Podcast. I had on my closest friend and someone with whom I have countless amazing conversations about mental health, gaming, food, and everything in between. The episode is a bit long, and we definitely go on some…

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  10. Mind Games Summer with Pooch and Swanner

    The first episode of a new format for Mind Games. I brought in Pooch and Swanner, PM TOs and community leaders, for a discussion of PM, working in gaming, mental health, and more! S/O to insaneintherainmusic for allowing me to use his music for the show! Check out his channel @...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is Mind Games - the show that talks about the mental side of gaming. We take a light approach to serious topics and have fantastic discussions with incredible guests about our communities and how we can strive to make them better.Thanks for listening! Share us with your friends - the more we grow, the more we can keep putting out fun and engaging content.

HOSTED BY

Prem Thottumkara

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How many episodes does Mind Games have?

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What is Mind Games about?

This is Mind Games - the show that talks about the mental side of gaming. We take a light approach to serious topics and have fantastic discussions with incredible guests about our communities and how we can strive to make them better.Thanks for listening! Share us with your friends - the more we...

How often does Mind Games release new episodes?

Mind Games has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Mind Games?

Mind Games is created and hosted by Prem Thottumkara.
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