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Polygamer is a monthly audio podcast that encourages and celebrates equality and diversity in gaming by interviewing voices pushing for change. By speaking with traditionally marginalized voices, host Ken Gagne of Gamebits provides a platform to discuss problems and seek perspective on matters of sexism, racism, ableism, ageism, and more, within our industry, our community, and our games. Polygamer airs the second Wednesday of every month.

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games Ken Gagne of Gamebits

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Polygamer is a monthly audio podcast that encourages and celebrates equality and diversity in gaming by interviewing voices pushing for change. By speaking with traditionally marginalized voices, host Ken Gagne of Gamebits provides a platform to discuss problems and seek perspective on matters of sexism, racism, ableism, ageism, and more, within our industry, our community, and our games. Polygamer airs the second Wednesday of every month.

    Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years

    Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years

    Host Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes.

    • 37 min
    Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory

    Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory

    Helene Utterback discusses polyamory, why we don't see this romantic relationship modeled in video games, and how modders have closed the gap.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits

    Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits

    A podcast interview with Aenne Schumann, narrative designer of the Arcade Spirits visual novels, about social justice, ADHD, and FMV games.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Polygamer #125: Game to Grow

    Polygamer #125: Game to Grow

    Game to Grow is a non-profit that promotes the therapeutic, educational, and community growth benefits of gaming. With structured online sessions of Dungeons & Dragons and Minecraft, as well as their own tabletop game called Critical Core, Game to Grow teaches gamers of all ages and to become more confident, creative, and socially capable. In […]

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead

    Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead

    Cyndi Wiley is the Digital Accessibility Lead for Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lab. Equipped with everything from screenreaders to Xbox consoles, the Lab helps students and faculty create, advocate for, and consume media that is accessible to users of all different abilities. In this interview, Cyndi and I chat about how disability is a […]

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden

    Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden

    Honey P. Rosenbloom is the executive director of Friendship Garden, a founding member of the Alphabet Workers Union, and an accomplished indie game developer.

    • 1 hr 9 min

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