Vibes! Reconnecting! Tears of the Kingdom! It’s Year 2 of G&Feelings and Eric and Jasper are hanging out and doing a soft reset.   Sponsors - Check out the patreon and support G&F Season 2: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter: twitter.com/gamesnfeelings - insta: instagram.com/gamesnfeelings   Credits - Host, Producer, & Question Keeper: Eric Silver - Permanent...

It’s been one year since Games and Feelings burst onto the scene as the only games advice podcast and shaken the podcasting world to its core. We sit down with creator and question keeper Eric Silver to hear about this show’s meteoric rise to success and how games actually require having feelings.   Stuff We Talked About - The Navy's press release about seals playing video games - The Father of the Xbox Is Building an Ancient Egyptian Bakery In His Backyard   Find Us Online - ask...

A new podcast guest approaches! It’s MinnMax’s Ben Hanson! He’s joining Eric to answer questions about what it’s like running an independent video game outlet in 2023, easier-to-control video games for adults, and single-player board games.   Stuff We Talked About - Dustbiters! - The Pokemon Master board game   Sponsors - Eric Silver is the best gamesman in podcasting. Tell someone about him!   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon:...

In honor of Question Keeper Eric’s birthday, the tables are turned on him and he’s talking about his favorite Pokemon. Editor Mischa hosts as they talk about how Golurk fits into Arceus’ religion and where “bust on through with Mamoswine” comes from. And lots of folks say something nice about Eric.   Sponsor - Tavour, a craft beer app offering you $10 off after your first order of $25 or more when you use code gamesandfeelings   Find Us Online - ask questions:...

A new podcast guest approaches! It’s the incredible artist and co-host of Not Another D&D Podcast Caldwell Tanner! He’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about making fanart of your own character, resetting a game you spent hundreds of hours on, and the fear of grabbing the spotlight too much while you’re playing a TTRPG.   Sponsors - Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/gamesandfeelings   Find Us Online - ask questions:...

Welcome back to The Replay where Eric & Amanda reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, we have extended joke about longtime New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, and that’s the only time we’ll talk about a Yankee. Plus, we share our review of the Super Mario Bros. movie (good) and answer two questions about gamer wives (not so good situations).   Do you want more Replay? Then sign up for the patreon at patreon.com/gamesandfeelings!   Links...

Not all heroes wear capes, so maybe answering advice questions (in the words of Goldfinger) makes us a Superman? Ok, probably not, but Eric and Jasper had a lot of fun answering more advice questions, such as helping an introvert at a LARP and recommending the best Pokemon game to hop on with. And Eric surprises Jasper with a Game Within a Game about unlockable Tony Hawk characters.   Stuff We Talked About https://twitter.com/edgarwright/status/1641440477718388739 ...

We’re live and in person at PAX East in Boston, MA! It turns out past and future guests Jenna Stoeber and Merritt K are real people because Eric saw them in real life! In front of a live audience, we talk about the games at PAX East that are giving us feelings and answer real questions from real people in real life. So grab your Master Chief plushie and get comfy as you enjoy this LIVE EPISODE!   Sponsors - Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/distraction   ...

A new podcast guest approaches! It’s British TTRPG streamer, writer, and AP production manager Drak! He’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about whether we should teach children the value of getting owned, if the new Sonic game is one of the best open-world games, and what modules are good for.   Sponsors - Hero Forge, go make some minis right now!   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter:...

Welcome back to The Replay where Eric & Amanda reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, we’re digging into The Cut’s 194 Modern Etiquette Rules for Life After COVID and how they apply to your gaming life.   Do you want more Replay? Then sign up for the patreon at patreon.com/gamesandfeelings!   Sponsor - Visit BetterHelp.com/gamesandfeelings to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.   Find Us Online - ask questions:...

We’re a real advice show because we didn’t answer any of your questions! But Eric and Jasper did spend the entire episode hashing out the balance of game and entertainment in reality competition shows. And honestly, it was great.   Sponsors - Hero Forge, go make some minis right now!   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter: twitter.com/gamesnfeelings - insta: instagram.com/gamesnfeelings   Credits - Host,...

Multimedia-multi-hyphenate Jenn De La Vega is recording WYFPATISSNAY in person to tell us about the cuter dream-eating pokemon. We talk the soft reboot in Gen V, what is the proper way to carry a Munna, and not making every single thing you do into content.   Sponsor - Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/distraction   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter:...

We’ve unlocked a new podcast guest! It’s video essayist and very cool internet person Jenna Stoeber. She’s joining Eric & Jasper to answer questions about bringing a new combat-focused epic TTRPG into your life, exploiting rules-as-written loopholes, and if a rhythm game should necessitate having rhythm.   Sponsors - Hero Forge, go make some minis right now!   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter:...

*Entourage Oh Yeah!* It’s another Replay episode, where we reply to the games questions that people write in to advice columnists. This episode, everyone’s favorite husband-and-wife podcasting team addresses if not liking pranks makes you a boring person, if playing video games as a date is a trap, and how satisfying it would be to pie a bad manager in the face.   Do you want more Replay? Then sign up for the patreon at patreon.com/gamesandfeelings!   Links & Questions Here’s where...

It’s coming homeeeee! And by “it” I mean “Jasper” and by “coming home,” I mean “talking about soccer.” Jasper lays out the case for relegation in all sports, Eric brings a deeply frustrating update to the Sports Story Saga, and we advise you on how mortifying but also important it is to tell people about your creative ideas.   Sponsors - Brilliant, where the first 200 people to click the link brilliant.org/gamesandfeelings will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription. - Hero...

The rebooted WYFPATISSNAY train is rolling! Bria Davis, Community Director for Blaseball and Eric’s new friend, shares her love for #262, Mightyena. We talk about Pokemon who are just dogs, dark-type trainers are so emo, and why community management is so important in fandom.   Sponsor - dScryb, your home for descriptive text, immersive sounds, and interactive maps for your home game. Get 10% off your first payment with code jointheparty at dscryb.com   Find Us Online - ask questions:...

Our editor Mischa found a Podcaster Stone, so they’re evolving into a guest this episode! They’re joining Eric & Jasper as they advise all the n00bs (appreciative) out there how to get into games, break down the Open Gaming License drama, and rename the Magic cards that should sound cooler.   Sponsor - Shaker and Spoon, use code gamesandfeelings to get you $20 off your first box. - Brilliant, where the first 200 people to click the link brilliant.org/gamesandfeelings will get 20% off...

The Replay is on the main feed! Eric & Amanda replay and reply to advice columnists to give good advice on games-related questions. This episode, we’re addressing whether eating bugs on a dare is good for your job, if you gotta tell your mates that you’re going to flub a kick, and if it is a nice thing to pay for lunch with a famous sportsman. Do you want more Replay? Then sign up for the patreon at patreon.com/gamesandfeelings!   Questions - ...

Whether you call this a hat trick, a turkey, or a triple kill, this is three straight episodes with new permanent guest Jasper Cartwright! Eric & Jasper dive into the questions and advise you on worldbuilding in a oneshot, teaching ancient boardgames at a medieval recreation, and how to best determine if a game has a crab in it.   Sponsor - Brilliant, where the first 200 people to click the link brilliant.org/gamesandfeelings will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription. -...

What’s Your Favorite Pokemon and then I Say Something Nice About You is back, Poketrainers! New Permanent Guest of G&F Jasper Cartwright shares his love for #155, Cyndaquil. We talk about honey badgers, how British is the Galar region, and feeling the belle of the ball.   Sponsor - Shoujo Sundae podcast, available in your app now!   Find Us Online - ask questions: gamesandfeelings.com/questions - patreon: patreon.com/gamesandfeelings - twitter: twitter.com/gamesnfeelings - insta:...

Games and Feelings is weekly, gamers! Let’s welcome new Permanent Guest Jasper Cartwright as we answer your questions about DMs allowing Pokemon-style super-effective-ness, coming to a fraught game after all the drama is over, and settling a sports debate with your girlfriend’s dad.   Content Schedule Week 1) Games and Feelings with Permanent Guest Jasper and Friends Week 2) What’s Your Favorite Pokemon and then I Say Something Nice About You Week 3) G&F w/ Jasper and Friends Week...

Most states in the US have a minimum working age of 16, so you gotta start considering what companies are doing with that labor. A great example of a company we should consider is Wizards of the Coast, how they’re further monetizing the games they make, and the financial documents where they’re showing their entire profit-driven face. Former financial worker and only person who still has a soul and knows how to read these documents Amanda McLoughlin joins us for our first official episode of...

If you somehow got the chance to play a 15-letter word in Scrabble, quizzifications would be your highest-earning option. This episode is high-earning, too: injecting pure serotonin into my brain from performing live in front of people for the FIRST TIME on Games and Feelings. Enjoy advice from Jeremy Cobb and Amanda Silberling, live from the Crab God Theatre at PAX Unplugged 2022! Here is Doikayt, the Jewish TTRPG anthology I was talking about! Sponsors - D and Tea, makers of immersive...

Come through to our first ever live show at PAX Unplugged. See you in the Crab God Theatre at 7pm on Saturday, Dec 3!  Also, this show is GOING WEEKLY in early 2023! See you with a new episode next Friday. But if you want something to tide you over, check out the Replay at patreon.com/gamesandfeelings See you in Philly!

Today is Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Day, so I’m taking the occasion to do something Pokemon-themed and introduce a lot of you to a precursor of G&F that I am very proud of: What’s Your Favorite Pokemon and then I Say Something Nice About You, or WYFPATISSNAY, for short. Let me know if you like it, there could be more on the horizon in 2023!   Sponsors - D and Tea, makers of immersive teas for your RPG session. Check them out at dandtea.com - Subscribe to Play On Podcasts wherever you...