Pixel Therapy Pod

As someone who has been playing video games since they were only 5, they were actually kind of a big part of who I was, until one day I sort of put down the controller and never picked it back up — it just sort of faded away as a hobby, I guess. Recently, I played a story-based, AAA video game (just like the ones I mainly used to play) for the first time in years, and I remembered why I used to be a “gamer”. I liked the feeling of getting lost in something but also having the control to decide exactly how to get lost in it. My partner has been playing a lot of video games — nothing super crazy but definitely more than he normally would. Today he came to me and told me that he was struggling and the reason he was playing so often was because it was something else to focus on that gave him an opportunity to stop ruminating on the things that were difficult. Partially because of this podcast, and partially because of my own experiences, I was able to tell him I completely understood. I love the insightful yet slightly controversial recurring question of “do you identify as a gamer?” to guests — always prompts a reaction! I always find myself laughing with Spencer and Jamie — I can hear their friendship through the speakers 😌

Love this pod. I can’t stop listening!

I heard about this podcast through The Cozy Robot Show and I love what I’m hearing. In this realm that is rampant with white male stereotypes, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear from other voices about the gaming industry, games, and the impact these games have today. Being a white straight male, I’m looking forward to learning and growing through the stories shared here so we can make gaming more inclusive and accepting. Thank you for this podcast!

The work that Jamie and Spencer (the hosts of Pixel Therapy) are doing for inclusivity in gaming is beyond important. The conversations they facilitate with one another and with their expert guests are thoughtful, emotional, funny, real, loving and informative. I find myself smiling, nodding, learning, and occasionally tearing up while listening to this show. I’ve never listened to the entire episode library of a podcast before Pixel Therapy, nor have I been so moved to go online to write a review. There is so much value in this podcast. I sincerely hope that Pixel Therapy continues on for years to come.