Game on Girl

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Conversations about gaming, pop culture, and gender.

Game on Girl

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2020
S3 E9 - Watching Lord of the Rings as a Mom
Greetings Gentle Listeners! This week Regina takes us back to the world of Lord of the Rings. She talks about what it's like to watch the trilogy now that she's a mom. Yes... it's been that long since she watched these movies. She touches briefly on how the movies have aged but really takes a deep dive into her own emotional response to one character in particular. Have you ever had a similar experience? Have you watched a familiar story and had a completely different emotional reaction to one of the characters? Let Regina know on Twitter @DocLizz! Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
December 4, 2020
15 min
S3 E8 - Isabela Oliveira & It Gets Even Better: Stories of Queer Possibility
Greetings gentle listeners! This week, Regina interviews a regular from The Geek Embassy, Isabela Oliveira! Isabela is here to tell us about a Kickstarter she launched this week with her co-editor, Jed Sabin. It Gets Even Better: Stories of Queer Possibility will feature stories of near-future sociopolitical or technological change, far-future imaginings of new societies, and other stories of queer joy. Listen to hear Isabela talk about how the collection came to be, help us understand the genre of speculative fiction, and her quarantine obsession with plants. Support the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speculativelyqueer/it-gets-even-better-stories-of-queer-possibility Read more in the press release: https://speculativelyqueer.com/press/ Follow the project on social media: https://twitter.com/specqueer https://www.instagram.com/speculativelyqueer/ https://www.facebook.com/speculativelyqueer Game on Girl is available on all podcast services. Make sure to subscribe to the show, leave a review, and follow Regina on social media @doclizz with two z’s. Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
November 14, 2020
24 min
S3 E7 - Biden's Island and Sus AOC
Greetings gentle listeners! In this episode of Game on Girl, Regina talks about politics. Specifically, Joe Biden's Animal Crossing New Horizon's island and AOC's Twitch stream of Among Us. These two political approaches mark a progressive shift in campaigning. Listen to hear what she has to say about these two very different bids to get the gamer vote. What do you think of these campaign approaches? Let Regina know on Twitter @doclizz! Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
November 2, 2020
15 min
S3 E6 - Amanda Gardner and Romancelvania
Greetings Gentle Listeners! In this episode of Game on Girl, Regina interviews Amanda Gardner about her new game, Romancelvania! Amanda is a storyteller, writer, mom, teacher, and narrative director for The Deep End Games. Check out the episode to hear how she and her small band of merry game makers are trying to bring some levity to 2020 with Romancelvania! A loving video game parody and a scathing send-up of reality TV shows. Sound like something you might enjoy? The Kickstarter runs until November 13th! As always, we love your feedback! Chat Regina up on Twitter @doclizz or leave a voice comment on Anchor! Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
October 23, 2020
45 min
S3 E5 - Social Distancing, Comfort Watching, and Veronica Mars
Greetings Gentle Listeners! In the latest episode of Game on Girl, Regina talks about her experience of social distancing and finding a show to watch. She talks about her decision making process, what she knew she didn't want, and what she was looking for in an effective pop culture distraction. Check it out and see how Veronica Mars became the best choice. Don't miss her ongoing thread about the show on her Twitter, @doclizz Until next time, game on! (With safe, social distancing, please!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
April 24, 2020
16 min
S3E4 — The Female Mastermind and Good Girls
What do you think of when you hear the term "Mastermind?" What kind of character comes to mind? How do they behave? What do they do? What kind of skills do they have? What makes someone THE mastermind? Join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she discusses a female mastermind she just discovered. Beth Bowland from the NBC show, "Good Girls." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
March 11, 2020
20 min
S3E3 - Super Bowl Half Time Shows and Sexuality
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Were you surprised by the half time show? In this episode, I talk about how my attention was drawn to the half time show. Reactions from friends and articles appearing in my news feed made it impossible for me not to watch it. As I am not a sports fan, it's not the kind of performance that usually draws my attention. But I'm glad I took the time to watch. Did you watch the show? Was it just on in the background? What were your thoughts about the performance? Let me know @doclizz! Oh and who won the game? I don't think it was the 49ers or else I would have heard my cousins shouting about it from several states over. :) Until next time, game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
February 5, 2020
11 min
S3E2 - Localization Writer and Editor Michelle Deco
Have you ever wondered what localization is? Have you heard the term used and not known exactly what the process is like? This week, Regina interviews localization writer and editor, Michelle Deco, about her work in the game industry (possibly with some of your favorite JRPGs). Other topics include how to get into the game industry, how your geeky interests can influence your career, and some of the difficulties Michelle faces in her work. Connect with Michelle here: https://www.michelledeco.net/ https://twitter.com/michelle_deco https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledeco/ As always, Regina would love to hear your thoughts on the interview and the show. Leave a voice message on Anchor to be included in an upcoming episode. Follow Regina on Twitter and Instagram and let her know what you learned about localization in this episode. Until next time, Game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
January 22, 2020
49 min
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 forgiveness!) this year. S3 E2 will feature an interview with a localization writer and editor working in the game industry. Keep an eye out for that episode and for new GoG content every Wednesday. Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
January 15, 2020
13 min
2019
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
December 18, 2019
16 min
Game on Girl (Trailer)
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November 18, 2019
1 min
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 get on the Classic WoW servers? Listen to Regina talk about the importance of nostalgia and how it relates to our gaming histories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
November 8, 2019
13 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
October 26, 2019
14 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
June 4, 2019
28 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
April 12, 2019
13 min
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 experience? How did it compare to Wonder Woman? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
March 20, 2019
18 min
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
February 8, 2019
13 min
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
January 25, 2019
14 min
S2E7 - Indie Author Trish Heinrich
Hello Everyone! Yes, Game on Girl is back! This month I have a great interview with Indie Author, Trish Heinrich. About Trish Trish is an indie author I had the pleasure of being on a panel with at last year's Geek Girl Con. During our Geeky Moms panel, it was clear that Trish was articulate, engaging, and thoughtful person. I had no idea she was also a "WoW Head" and a serious gamer. We have a great conversation talking about her evolution into being a superhero writer. We also talk about our love of all things Wonder Woman and an aversion we both have to reading comic books. So give it a listen and let us know what you think! Support an Indie Author You can order the first book in Trish's Vigilante's series right now for .99 cents! Go here and order today! Remember: The best gift you can give an indie author is a review! Her new book series comes out on February 15th and pre-orders start at the end of January. Subscribe to her site for regular updates. New Logo In case you didn't notice, Game on Girl has a new logo. Many thanks to Kaytalin Platt McCarry for the design. Her work should be familiar since she is the designer behind The Geek Embassy logo as well. To Discuss What was your first geekdom? How do your geeky passions influence other work in your life? Let me know on the TGE Twitter - @thegeekembassy! Until next time, game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
January 23, 2019
54 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message
January 18, 2019
17 min

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Episodes

S3 E9 - Watching Lord of the Rings as a Mom

S3 E8 - Isabela Oliveira & It Gets Even Better: Stories of Queer Possibility

S3 E7 - Biden's Island and Sus AOC

S3 E6 - Amanda Gardner and Romancelvania

S3 E5 - Social Distancing, Comfort Watching, and Veronica Mars

S3E4 — The Female Mastermind and Good Girls

S3E3 - Super Bowl Half Time Shows and Sexuality

S3E2 - Localization Writer and Editor Michelle Deco

S3E1 - Reflections and Plans

S2 E15 - Female Representation in The Mandalorian

Game on Girl (Trailer)

S2 E14 - Video Games and Nostalgia

S2 E13 - The Balanced Gamer & Combo Types

S2E12 - Geeky Endings

S2E11 - Are You a Solo or Social Gamer?

S2E10 - My Captain Marvel Crisis

S2E9 - Do the Gamer Types Get Along?

S2E8 - Mastery Gamer Type

S2E7 - Indie Author Trish Heinrich

S2E6 - Role Player Gamer Type