Department of Wizardry
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThree coworkers candidly discuss their current nerdy obsessions, observations, aggravations, and appreciations. It’s amateur therapy for professional nerd.
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Episode 12: My Dad Was A Giant
April 19, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThe trio talks about knowing what your work is worth and the phenomena of aphantasia. Then gather round as these three wizards sift through the bones of different histories and dust off a few folktales for your enjoyment! HOLMES’ CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: FIND A FOLKTALE VICE: Natural Highs Nick Bostrom’s Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant WANT TO READ THE TALES FOR YOURSELF? Izanagi & Izanami - Journey to Yomi, House of the Dead The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant Giants of Cornwall MARK’S CHALLENGE ...
Episode 11: The Big Game
April 03, 2020 17:54 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThe wizards reconvene after a long hiatus and reconnect over disconnection. Mark tells the tale of his supernatural Pacific Northwest encounter. Holmes explains his family’s death card games and Walker agrees that not all games should be played. Finally, the chiptune orchestra swells as the trio exclaim about their longest challenge yet: Chrono Trigger! WALKER’S CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: APPRECIATE THE 1995 SNES GAME CHRONO TRIGGER 15 Things You Never Knew About Chrono Trigger WANT TO PLAY THE...
Episode 10: The Undead Episode
October 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHolmes recalls a tale from his work as a barista. Walker is concerned about large stray animals IN THE OFFICE, WHERE PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO WORK. The Trio ruminate on their own experience with existential dread. Poems written about dead people by dead people are discussed and the episode ends with not a BANG but a whimper… HOLMES’ CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: READ SOME POETRY Songs of a Sourdough by Robert Service T.S. Eliot Recites "The Hollow Men" The Wasteland by T.S. Eliot The Complete Poems ...
Episode 9: Culture Happens When I’m Not Here
July 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThe Trio discusses their obsessions this week. Holmes likes DM’ing D&D. Mark likes to create things and wishes he could create more. The Trio expound upon the creation process, choosing to create, and not being afraid to put your work out there while also making it for yourself. Walker finds a pocket of subculture and calls it his home. SHOW NOTES: •Lemi Shine •Ajax, Stronger than Grease •@_tyto_alba •Modern Day James ◦ GumRoad •Saturday Morning Monkies •Nerdwriter1 •Markarino •Qui...
Episode 8: Mystical! Magical! Modular!
June 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBMARK’S CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: WRITE A FIVE PAGE SCRIPT The Trio discusses their exodus from Twitter to the haven that is Discord. Fancy computers are announced and there is celebration and jubilation by all. Mark and Holmes upgrade their phones and Mark’s order was botched in his favor. Holmes and Walker try and fail at voice acting and Mark is the only person who shows up to class with his homework. SHOW NOTES: •2006-2012 Mac Pro (The OG Cheese Grater) •2013 Mac Pro (The Trash Can) •2017...
Episode 7: Join Our Scooter Gang
May 31, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWALKER’S CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK “GOOD OMENS” The Trio went on an adventure to Downtown and ate food prepared by wizards. Afterwards, they rode around they city on electric scooters and relived their childhood. SPONSOR: Audible: the largest selection of audiobooks and original audio performances anywhere - start a 30-day free trial by signing up at audibletrail.com/wizards SHOW NOTES: •Radio Lab Staph Retreat Episode •Bird Scooter App •Lime Scooter App WALKER’S C...
Episode 6: FAANG Is Giving You Cancer
May 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBHOLMES’ CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: CREATE SOMETHING WITH A MEDIUM YOU’VE NEVER TRIED BEFORE Mark is grumpy at social media and himself so he decides to salt the earth; Holmes eggs him on and Walker tries to suggest moderation. Walker was stuck in a hotel for a few days with crappy TV and bought an Amazon Fire TV Stick out of anger. A childhood friend disassembles Walker’s GBC and breathes new life into it. The Trio made some stuff and thinks you should too. SPONSOR: Audible: the largest selecti...
Episode 5: Living with a Sword in Your Hand
April 26, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBHOLMES’ CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: DO NOTHING FOR 1 HOUR Walker explains the “benefits” of knocking back a pint of coffee while blasting music. Mark’s hand hurt so he buys a Wacom Tablet to alleviate the pain. Walker loves his Watch. Holmes is world-building and playing God. Afterwards, the Trio does nothing. SHOW NOTES: Follow-Up: Gear •RØDE NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone •Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder •Audio-Technica PRO 24 Stereo Condenser Microphone •BEHRINGER Audio Interface 4-Channel...
Episode 4: Turning Air into Money
April 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWALKER’S CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: LISTEN TO BACK TO WORK EP 1-10 The Trio try to address Walker’s addiction to stimulants and heavy drinking but he narrowly avoids deeper nuance by discussing theater popcorn and cotton candy profit margins as a form of Alchemy. Walker is a broken human with no self control and too much money, so he bought a GBA SP immediately after the last episode to fill the hole in his soul. Holmes goes to a Nerd Store and Board Game Cafe for his birthday and is exasperated ...
Episode 3: Chekhov's Garbage Truck
March 29, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMARK’S CHALLENGE THIS WEEK: WATCH INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) (Spoilers from 13:41 to 38:10) The Trio buy another toy for their toy because they have have shaky hands, however they lack the upper body strength/endurance to hold a 10lbs gimbal for more than 5 minutes. Walker gets the gift of pure nostalgia for his birthday but it comes with the double edge sword of reality and he will probably spend more money on a deep dive into this obsession because he has no self control. Mark ...
Episode 2: Compromise Machines
March 15, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBhe Trio begins with discussing shirt frockets and our wireless future. Walker is adamant about subscription based monetization strategies; Mark and Holmes hit rock bottom at an Arby’s. New cameras are bought, but they have to buy toys for their toys. Somehow, they find time to discuss workstations vs laptops, desk setups and whether to compromise on power or portability. Show Notes: •Apple Airpods •Mpow BH129 Bluetooth Receiver •Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds •Power...
Episode 1: In Media Res World-Building
March 01, 2019 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBSometimes the very best place to start telling the story is to be dropped in the middle rather than building the world from the beginning. Thus begins the Trio’s first therapy sessions, where they discuss what they really want to do with their lives, while in the midst of their “Quarter-Life Crisis” and “Saturn’s Return”. Show Notes: •Sony α7iii •Sony α6300 •Blackmagic Studio Camera 4k •Deidox Films •Stephen King Interview about writing the last line of a novel first •Masterclass: Aar...