Measuring Success
A conversation between Rob and Patrick that somehow ties together the NBA playoffs and how our parents tried to judge whether we were successful kids.
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Killing Time
Rob has found himself in a Balatro hole, but in talking to Patrick, realizes it's a hole he wants to escape in a life full of quiet and easy escapes.
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The "Right" Way to Play
Rob and Patrick reminisce about an earlier era—in games, in their lives—when they often played games only because PC Gamer told them to.
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Deep Cuts
Rob and Patrick explore the strange detours their favorite developers have made over the years.
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The Bell Keeps Ringing
The adventures of middle age are not always pleasant, especially as our bodies begin to fail us.
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Returning to The Last of Us
The TV adaptation of one of Waypoint's longest podcasts ever is almost there.
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Keep Driving, Until You Don't
The indie hit Keep Driving has Rob and Patrick pondering a question: when you were in your first accident, what was the phone call like with your parents?
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Flying Solo
When you build a life with another person, what changes when they're away? With Patrick's wife out of town, he reflects with Rob on how the daily dynamics shift in ways big and small.
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What's in the Box?
From storage units to garages in Wisconsin, what we decide to keep, even out of sight, says a lot about us.
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The Itch That Can't Be Scratched
Avowed and Civilization VII are attempting to fulfill different needs, both old and new. Join Rob and Patrick as they discuss how games navigate the weight of expectations.
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A Hell of a Surprise
Patrick had no idea that Rob, friends, and family were planning a party for his birthday. The celebration led to reflection on memories, moments, and partners.
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This Is 40
As Patrick celebrates his birthday and enters a new decade, he asks Rob to reflect on the journey to quietly realizing you've achieved happiness.
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The Age of Slop
AI is inescapable. Rob and Patrick consider what it means for us, for our kids, and the future of creativity.
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A Miserable Little Pile of Discs
The holidays are a great time for Patrick and Rob to think: "hey, maybe I do need this movie on Blu-ray."
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Return to Work
A conversation between Rob and Patrick about the surprising emotions tied to changing the spaces around you.