Use Your Items!

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A podcast about video games, design, and what they mean to us. Supported by our blog useyouritems.substack.com

  1. JAN 27

    For those left behind - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    Francisco plays a game that came out recently!!! Hard to imagine there needs to be much description here. The pals discuss the widely lauded, applauded, and begroaned Expedition 33. This one slaps.   Spoilers at 1:06 min   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    2h 58m

  2. 11/30/2025

    Aura-farming with Spike in Ape Escape!

    Fran and Jason finally catch the last time-traveling ape in the PS1 classic, Ape Escape. Dig in on our conversation about peripherals, physical dexterity in games, and the power...of the DUAL SHOCK CONTROLLER!   Spoilers at 57 min   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    1h 36m

  3. 11/04/2025

    Lost Media and the Powerhouse of the Cell - Parasite Eve

    Fran and Jason tackle the mean streets of New York City as Aya Brea in the classic RPG Parasite Eve. This one belongs in the hall of fame folks. SPOILER'S: 01:01:00   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    2h 6m

  4. 10/16/2025

    Desperate Pixelated Rabbit Tracking Simulator (Ibuprofen Egg)

    Fran and Jason dive into indie hit Animal Well by Billy Basso and published by Big Mode. Jason explores the negative capability of Animal Well, while Fran examines the visual design code and gap between knowing and executing. SPOILER'S: 00:50:00~   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    1h 37m

  5. 09/08/2025

    Angels vs Demons vs Sonic, the Roommate; Neon White, an exposure to Speed Running and Anime

    Fran and Jason review Neon White, a speed running game about angels, demons, and anime. Sorta...well at least 50% about anime!! No Sonics were harmed in the making of this episode. SPOILER'S: 1:17:30   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    1h 53m

  6. 08/26/2025

    30 Polygon Nathan Fillion and PS1 Hagrid Walk into a Bar; ODST

    Jason and Fran dig into their adolescent selves with Halo 3: ODST! Come for the smooth jazz and rain 30 hour track, stay for the Nathan Drake cameo. Spoilers begin at 00:46:07   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    1h 27m

  7. 07/14/2025

    Post-Mazovian Homoerotic Narrative Buddy Cop Police Drama

    Come one and come all to Revachol. There is a book store, a hanging corpse, and, of course, a Fritte! Come for the murder, stay for the tea. Jason and Fran use their extreme detective skills to explore the outer edges of life in Disco Elysium.   CW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Police Violence, Alcoholism. Spoilers begin at 01:18:00   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    2h 11m

  8. 06/16/2025

    These fish aren't friends; Dredge

    Jason and Fran plumb the depths of the Marrows in Dredge. Come for the fish, stay for the elder gods! Featuring 30% more boat bumping than previous editions!   Spoilers begin at 00:35:00   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke

    1h 32m
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A podcast about video games, design, and what they mean to us. Supported by our blog useyouritems.substack.com

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  • Creator
    useyouritems
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Use Your Items!