I am not blessed with the training and attention span necessary to engage with the academia, but I do love my games. This cozy and enlightening podcast provides a glimpse into how diverse theories & knowledges inform not just the pod’s seemingly niche subject, but also broader media, politics, economics, philosophy, even art. The hosts are tremendous scholars and one of my dearest parasocial bonds. Few things bring me as much joy as setting aside a precious few hours each month and going for a walk around town as I (unilaterally) hang out with the eponymous study buddies and learn a thing or two along the way.