TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone

Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette
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TALK THIS! is a biweekly podcast about video games hosted by Emma and Madelyn Paquette. Every show, they talk about two games- one old (pre-2007) and one new (within the last year or two). At the end of each show, Madelyn and Emma take the best elements from each game and mash them together into a brand new game idea.

  1. 4D AGO

    Drag x Terraria

    In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Terraria and Drag x Drive and go into the potential of a pickaxe controller peripheral. Also featuring damaging expensive equipment, the downfall of modding, and reinventing Civilization.

    56 min

  2. NOV 2 · BONUS

    SQ 222. Monstrous Implications

    In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about monster and creature design in video games and what happens when your game monster gets too smart. Also featuring unloaded environments, women, and how limitations have shaped design.

    53 min

  3. OCT 26

    Destiny of the Sea

    In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Destiny and Sword of the Sea and whether flow states can be insidious. Also featuring out of context poetry, how everything is Thoreau's fault, and extreme high pressure Jenga.

    55 min

  4. OCT 19 · BONUS

    SQ 221. Cross Generational Bonding

    In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about developing games across console generations and where to get a Switch 2 dev kit. Also featuring the power of Mario Kart, the creature called the PlayStation 3, and what gamers want: the 4DS.

    57 min

  5. OCT 12

    Lost Soul Undertale

    In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Undertale and Lost Soul Aside and the difficulties of making a dream game. Also featuring save point features, the awesome power of fandom, and taking inspiration from other games, you know, like a mash-up.

    54 min

  6. OCT 5 · BONUS

    SQ 220. Eating Onions and Feeling Sick

    In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and also some other random stuff like TGS. It's gaming related. Also featuring driving good, getting scared, and some overall gender stuff.

    59 min

  7. SEP 28

    Chibi-Robo Life i

    In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Chibi-Robo and Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and think about what makes a good checklist. Also featuring domestic issues, starting from scratch, and expected alien invasions.

    50 min

  8. SEP 21

    SQ 219. Trailer-Made Hair Flips

    In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about custom-made cinematic trailers and whether all games should be required to show their menus instead. Also featuring capturing the essence of a game, changing contexts, and why marketing teams should consider a funny little song instead.

    52 min
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TALK THIS! is a biweekly podcast about video games hosted by Emma and Madelyn Paquette. Every show, they talk about two games- one old (pre-2007) and one new (within the last year or two). At the end of each show, Madelyn and Emma take the best elements from each game and mash them together into a brand new game idea.

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