The City Speaks

Ryan Girvin
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  • Video Games
  • Updated Weekly

Podcast created by Spark City! Video games, politics, social issues, whatever strikes my (and any potential guest's) fancy!

  1. Tools In Your Toolbox

    2023-02-06

    Tools In Your Toolbox

    In this episode, we talk about tools. A lot. If that's your thing, enjoy!

    26 min
  2. Hyperbole and Societal Snapback

    2023-01-30

    Hyperbole and Societal Snapback

    In this episode, I ramble disjointedly and go on several tangents

    34 min
  3. My 2022 Retrospective as a Content Creator

    2023-01-23

    My 2022 Retrospective as a Content Creator

    This episode takes you through my 2022 as a content creator, talking about my strengths and weaknesses, how I dealt with some classic industry trappings

    31 min
  4. The Gold Rush Principle and Cozy Streamers

    2023-01-09

    The Gold Rush Principle and Cozy Streamers

    The Sims streamer I mentioned is called KippsiDaisy! That's her handle on Twitch, sorry about forgetting mid-episode! In this episode, I talk about something I've dubbed "The Gold Rush Principle", and instances of it we've seen in streaming, using the recent boom in Cozy streamers as an example.

    33 min
  5. Episode 12 - Banning Weirdos and Streamer Ego

    2022-12-19

    Episode 12 - Banning Weirdos and Streamer Ego

    In this episode, I talk about my approach to moderating my stream, with examples, as well as the blight of streamer ego

    38 min
  6. Episode 11 - Accountability: Influencers, Consumers, and AI Art

    2022-12-12

    Episode 11 - Accountability: Influencers, Consumers, and AI Art

    In this episode, I talk about my positions on accountability in a few different spheres, and talk about some of my misgivings about AI art, as well as some of my confusion surrounding perceived inconsistencies.

    54 min
  7. Episode 10 - Trophy Hunting's New Landscape

    2022-12-05

    Episode 10 - Trophy Hunting's New Landscape

    In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on how achievement/trophy hunting have evolved over the last decade, and what can be done to keep the community engaged

    30 min
  8. Episode 9 - Communities, Gatekeeping, and the Game Awards

    2022-11-28

    Episode 9 - Communities, Gatekeeping, and the Game Awards

    In this episode, I try to define "gamer", and discuss whether gatekeeping has a place in any community. I also talk about the Game Awards!

    37 min
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Podcast created by Spark City! Video games, politics, social issues, whatever strikes my (and any potential guest's) fancy!

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Girvin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Girvin 2022
  • Show Website
    The City Speaks