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Mom, We Can't Pause

by Kevin Velazquez

A video game podcast in which your host, Kevin Velazquez, interviews someone about their favorite video game! Join Kevin as he tries to deconstruct his guests' favorite game while getting to the heart of what makes that game so special!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 15 - Super Metroid (feat. Brendan Hesse)

    The last Metroid may be in captivity, but our thoughts on Super Metroid aren't! This week, I've got Brendan Hesse (GameSpot, Digital Trends, Lifehacker, etc.) in the virtual building to discuss his love for all things Metroid, especially that Super variation. We discuss his love for the…

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  2. Episode 14 - Just Talkin Squaresoft (feat. Patrick Monahan)

    I’m back again like I never left! The podcast returns with special guest Patrick Monahan (What a Time to Be Alive), as he brings an era of favorite games rather than just one! We talk about his love for 90s era Squaresoft, his modern love for Super Mega Baseball 3, and we do a very specific...

  3. A Mom We Can't Pause Announcement!

    Hi! I'm not exactly back just yet, but I will need some help from you, my humble listeners, as I make my return. Please listen, and give me a hand if you can!

  4. Episode 13 - Metroid Prime

    We're back again! This time, I'm joined by DigitalTrends.com's Gaming Section Lead, Giovanni Colantonio! Giovanni leads us on a discussion on the soon-to-be 20-year-old GameCube classic, Metroid Prime! Come listen as Gio explains what makes this game so special, as well as its cultural footprint…

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  5. Episode 12 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

    Listen, you knew it was coming eventually. This week I'm joined by Tori Dominguez, the other half of the Press Start Podcast! We're getting into one of the undeniable all-time greats. Ocarina of Time is a beloved game, and Tori helps me remember just how special and unique this game is, and how...

  6. Episode 11 - Earthbound

    This game stinks! This week, podcast worlds collide as I talk to Noah Hurts from the Press Start Podcast, a fellow video game podcast! Noah goes deep on his love for all things Earthbound, as we discuss the legacy of the game more than the game itself. That said, the legacy of the game is almost...

  7. Episode 10 - The Sims 3

    What makes The Sims 3 so special to our guest today, Sara? Was it the open-world atmosphere? The endless customization? The fact that you could actually control the pets from the expansion as if they were human sims? We get into that and more today, as we do a little deconstructing of The Sims 3!...

  8. Episode 9 - Katamari Damacy

    Oh hey, didn't see you there! It's been a while, but I'm back on your feeds with a new episode of Mom, We Can't Pause! This week, I've got my best friend Miles on to talk about Katamari Damacy, as well as a couple of other games we love from that bygone era of the PS2. I also get into my absence...

  9. Episode 8 - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

    Oh, hello! Welcome back to Mom, We Can't Pause! This week, I've got a nice in-depth interview with an old friend of mine, Sagarika Rana! Sagarika and I used to go to school together back in the day, so imagine my surprise when I found out that she is currently a game designer! We talk about her...

  10. Episode 7 - Resident Evil 2

    *NOTE: The audio is a bit wonky around the 25-minute mark, as Luke lost access to his mic for a moment. The awkward cut there sucks, but we kept on going as you'll hear.* Welcome back to the pod! This week, I've got my buddy Luke on the show to wax poetic about one of the all-time greats! Things...

  11. Episode 6 - Def Jam: Fight for New York

    Welcome back to "Mom, We Can't Pause!" This week, I have my boy Lucas in the digital studio to discuss the underrated classic that is 2004's "Def Jam: Fight for New York!" Join us as we discuss the insane roster, the surprisingly deep story mode, and our collective hatred of the Fat Joe boss…

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  12. Episode 5 - Stardew Valley

    Oh hey, didn't see you there! I'm back with another episode of "Mom, We Can't Pause" with my very special guest, Marxelle! Marxelle and I have been friends for a while, and we celebrate that by getting deep on his favorite video game, Stardew Valley! We talk about how it allowed him to grow his...

  13. Episode 4 - Spyro the Dragon

    Welcome back to "Mom, We Can't Pause!" This week I'm joined by Lauren AKA "GhostHostLauren" as we discuss her favorite video game, Spyro the Dragon! Lauren gets into the early experience she had with the game that stuck with her forever, the music of the game allowing her to relate to her dad…

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  14. Episode 3 - Dragon Age: Inquisition

    We're back once again to talk about them video games! This week, my lovely friend Adri joins me to get into the thick of Dragon Age: Inquisition, Bioware's 2014 modern classic! Adri goes in on how and why she sunk so many hours into the game, as well as the love she has for Solas and gets into…

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  15. Episode 2 - Bloodborne

    "Oh, don't you worry. Whatever happens... you may think it all a mere bad dream." This week, we're talking Bloodborne with my good friend Manny! Manny gets into why Bloodborne is his favorite of the FromSoftware games, and what makes it so much more special than the other games developed by...

  16. Episode 1 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    Welcome to the podcast! In the inaugural episode, I'm joined by my lovely girlfriend Sara as she breaks down why she loves Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We get into the game, why it came out at the right time, and what it means to her. Follow my Instagram for the latest podcast updates!...

  17. Episode 0 - Hey, What Is This?

    Welcome to whatever this is. In this teaser, you'll get a small idea of what this gaming-themed podcast is going to be about. Give this a listen, and then jump right into Episode 1!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A video game podcast in which your host, Kevin Velazquez, interviews someone about their favorite video game! Join Kevin as he tries to deconstruct his guests' favorite game while getting to the heart of what makes that game so special!

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How many episodes does Mom, We Can't Pause have?

Mom, We Can't Pause currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Mom, We Can't Pause about?

A video game podcast in which your host, Kevin Velazquez, interviews someone about their favorite video game! Join Kevin as he tries to deconstruct his guests' favorite game while getting to the heart of what makes that game so special!

How often does Mom, We Can't Pause release new episodes?

Mom, We Can't Pause has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Mom, We Can't Pause is created and hosted by Kevin Velazquez.
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