Gaming & Gabbing
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -We're so glad you're here!
Gaming & Gabbing is a podcast about tabletop & video games hosted by us, the magical Dayeanne Hutton (Life is Strange, Emma Approved) and the divinely humble Amber Plaster (Silicon Valley, Splitting Up Together)! We can't wait to level up with you!
We basically know *everyone* in the gaming industry and now you get to benefit from our connections!
We have actress Valerie Rose Lohman (Wolfenstein: Youngblood, What Remains of Edith Finch), director David Yarovesky (Brightburn), and Hannah Telle (Life is Strange) & more!
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The new voice of Princess Leia, Shelby Young.
December 08, 2022 02:29 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBGaming & Gabbing is honored to interview the incomparable Shelby Young as a guest! You may know her TikTok videos where she perfectly impersonates countless tv characters and real-life celebrities. But she doesn't just impersonate voices, she's an acting powerhouse on her own, with countless animation and video game credits, including the voice of lead *playable* character "Soph" in Wolfenstein: Youngblood and the recent LEGO: Star Wars series as the new voice of Princess Leia! This episo...
Briana White Part 2: The Gamer Behind the Voice
November 30, 2022 23:19 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBReunited and it feels so gooood! We're BACK! Time to reveal the second part of our interview with the amazing Briana White, the English Voice Actor of "Aerith" in FF7 Remake. This episode of Gaming & Gabbing is a real blast from the past (originally recorded in 2020) and we think you'll enjoy it! We've split the entire, juicy interview into 2 parts. Enjoy! Bri's Gaming Links: Twitter: https://bit.ly/SRG_Twitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/SRG_Insta Facebook: http://bit.ly/SRG_Facebk Briana...
Briana White Part 1: Becoming Aerith (Final Fantasy VII Remake)
November 23, 2022 11:09 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBWe're BACK! Dig into the first part of our interview with the amazing Briana White, the English Voice Actor of "Aerith" in FF7 Remake. This episode of Gaming & Gabbing is a real blast from the past (originally recorded in 2020) and we think you'll enjoy it! We've split the entire, juicy interview into 2 parts: Aerith and then the girl *behind* the voice, coming up next! Bri's Gaming Links: Twitter: https://bit.ly/SRG_Twitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/SRG_Insta Facebook: http://bit.ly/S...
John Eric Bentley aka Barret Wallace (FFVII Remake) is Inspiring AF
February 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBBaby Barbarians we are here to bring you a podcast with some of the BEST Dad Energy you could ever hope for! John Eric Bentley is a man full of warmth, wisdom, and laughter and you'll just want to keep him forever after listening to this episode. Not only do we discuss his time voicing Barret in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, he also talks about his childhood, love of reading, and being a voice match for Samuel L. Jackson! We had an absolute blast talking with him, and can't wait to see where hi...
G&G does D&D: Session Two - Search Party
December 02, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 62.9 MBIt's time for ADVENTURE! The party discuss Pericles' BRASH turn to violence against a dwarf just trying to help, they begin their search for the missing Celia, and venture forth into the woods... at night... with wolves... It's Daye & Amber's D&D campaign with DM extraordinaire, Elias Thompson! He has been recording our session from the start for reference purposes. He and the rest of the campaign members have allowed us to take these recordings and edit them for you ears! (due to this, so...
Viral Youtuber & Pro VO - Anna Brisbin aka "Brizzy Voices" is here!
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIf she’s not already one of your favorite humans - she will be soon! In this weeks episode we interview the multi-talented Anna Brisbin aka Brizzy Voices! Brizzy is well known on YouTube for her love of Harry Potter and her uncanny ability to do impressions of pretty much every cartoon character in existence. She's also a professional Voice Actor (FFVII Remake, Monster Prom, Popup Dungeon etc!!). AND on top of that she is a D&D aficionado, Twitch Streamer and delightful person! Follow Bri...
"Brizzy Voices" aka Viral YouTuber and Professional Voice Actor: Anna Brisbin
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIf she’s not already one of your favorite humans - she will be soon! In this weeks episode we interview the multi-talented Anna Brisbin aka Brizzy Voices! Brizzy is well known on YouTube for her love of Harry Potter and her uncanny ability to do impressions of pretty much every cartoon character in existence. She's also a professional Voice Actor (FFVII Remake, Monster Prom, Popup Dungeon etc!!). AND on top of that she is a D&D aficionado, Twitch Streamer and delightful person! Follow Bri...
An Inside look at Ghost of Tsushima feat. Special Guest: Tohoru Masamune!
October 08, 2020 00:27 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBA guest from Ghost of Tsushima?! In this episode, Tohoru Masamune joins G&G to discuss his experience with performance capture for Ghost of Tsushima! He gives us an inside look at what it’s like to portray one of the outstanding fighters in the game. He also was credited with fight choreography for the game, as he is a practitioner of Japanese Martial Arts. We also discuss some of his other roles, including Shredder in Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the Emmy winning Twit...
An Analysis of TLoU 2 and all it's DRAMA!
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode, Daye and Amber FINALLY discuss their thoughts and feelings regarding The Last of Us 2. Characters they liked and disliked, questions of ethics and morality in an apocalyptic world, and just WHY was there so much controversy over the direction Naughty Dog took?! Deep thoughts and passionate opinions ahead in Episode 2 of Season 2! Shoutout to our Nerd of the Week Body Painting Magician, Jody Steel!
From The Last of Us 2, Actor and Potential-Chicken-Farmer... It's Stephen Chang!
September 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBSeason 2 is here! And so is Stephen Chang! Are you ready to meet the man behind the voice of "Jesse" from The Last of Us II (not to mention, Emma Approved & Shameless) This gaming podcast is produced and hosted by Dayeanne Hutton & Amber Plaster. This episode of Gaming & Gabbing was edited by Joe Dexter, and made possible by patrons like you!
The Very Best of Season 1 ✅
July 30, 2020 22:54 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, we say farewell to Season 1 of Gaming & Gabbing... Hosts Dayeanne Hutton & Amber Plaster discuss where the podcast is going next, and throw it back to memory lane. Listen til the end to hear the Season 2 air date! Thank you for all the twitter discussions - we didn't get the answers in time for this recording, but we really do appreciate the feedback! And we'd like to thank Joe Dexter for all of his swift work on the podcast - thank you, Joe! Looking for more in the mea...
Ghosts of Conventions: Past, Present & Future
July 22, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBHello Baby Barbarians - we are wishing you a safe and healthy convention season here from our socially distanced home studios! Today we are covering what conventions look like this year - with many of them choosing to go online. What does this mean? What does this look like? WHAT ABOUT COSPLAY?? We interviewed two of our professional cosplay friends HelloIamKate and MaidOfMight to find out how Corona is affecting their Cosplay Careers. Also stay tuned to the end to hear about Amber’s appeara...
The Sims has a New Reality TV Show: "Spark'd" 🔋
July 15, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBWho says esports get to have all the glory? All the funding? All the prizes?! Well, HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS. The Sims is about to get even weirder. On TBS and Buzzfeed(!) July 26th, 2020! Hosted by: Dayeanne Hutton Amber Plaster Learn Simlish Eurogamer Article on New Show Ambers TLOU2 Playthroughs Littlesiha Twitch Xmiramira Twitch Daye LiS x Sims Max & Chloe Date Playthrough Edited by: Joe Dexter Supported by: Patrons like you! Thank you! http://patreon.com/gamingngabbing
G&G does D&D: Session One - Hungover
July 08, 2020 16:51 - 2 hours - 195 MBARE YOU READY FOR SOMETHING SUPER COOL?? Daye & Amber are here to share with you their very own D&D campaign! DM extraordinaire, Elias Thompson, has been recording our session from the start for reference purposes. He and the rest of the campaign members have allowed us to take these recordings and edit them for you ears! (due to this, sound quality isn't as crispy as we'd like it to be - so we apologize - but we know the entertainment value of it all will make up for that!) This game is 9...
We all get to win, in Dating Sims!
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBDating Simulators, they can be fun, funny and frustrating - Let's break it down! Also, learn a new vocab word with Amber who, “repreciates” a short game. Daye & Amber discuss their favorite and least favorite things about playing a Dating Simulator. Plus! Animal Crossing New Horizons Updates AND Amber & Daye have salvaged their “Covid-Hair” - Praise Be! Daye’s plays Mission: It’s Complicated - FREE on Steam! Dream Daddy I Love You Colonel Sanders Horror Thriller disguised as a Dati...
In Game Food. 🍰
June 24, 2020 21:26 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBDaye and Amber cover everything we love about in-game food - and everything Amber hates about it. Are you hungry yet?! Also featuring a discussion on which video game is the best foundation of video game literacy. The best game for n00bs.
Console Chat - A Look at the PS5 Reveal + Games!
June 19, 2020 02:48 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBDaye and Amber go over the PS5 reveal and the new games announced! Find out what games they're most excited for and how they feel about the new design and look of the console. (Hint: they have FEELINGS, strong ones hehe) Follow Gaming & Gabbing on the socials and let them know what games YOU'RE most excited for - we all know Amber's still screaming from that Horizon Forbidden West reveal :P Gaming & Gabbing Twitter Gaming & Gabbing Instagram
Black Lives Matter: A Celebration of Black Twitch Creatives
June 10, 2020 21:23 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBHello Baby Barbarians, we hope you are staying safe and well. With the recent protests and the Black Lives Matter movement gaining outstanding momentum, we have been taking the time to listen, learn, and reflect. We concluded that without meaning to, we have been living in an echo chamber of mostly white creatives, so we set out on a journey to remedy this in both the podcast and Twitch space. This episode is here to share with you some wonderful Black roundtables, as well as Twitch creative...
Great Expectations - When Games Surprise Us
May 27, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.1 MBA lively discussion to be sure! Listen as Daye and Amber discuss games that they didn't think they'd enjoy, but ended up liking...maybe even... loving! They also get in a fight over the new The Last of Us Playstation bundle. It's quite hilarious. Buckle up because your favorite loud-mouthed nerds are here for you weekly hangout.
Casting the Ideal Video Game Family
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIf you had to recast your family with video game characters, who would you choose? Amber and Dayeanne get to the bottom of that age old question in this weeks episode! Listen as they describe which characters from various video games would make the best family members and why. Not only that, but they each create a family of "non-human" characters as well, because this episode wasn't weird enough already. If you find yourself casting your own family as you listen along, please feel free to l...
VO Actor Dayeanne Hutton Talks Life is Strange & Emma Approved! 🦋
May 13, 2020 16:15 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBEPISODE 20 BABYYYY!! This week, Amber interviews G&G’s very own Dayeanne Hutton! We deep dive into the life of a VO Actor in video games, discuss the audition process and how to make new character voices on the spot! We break down her work on Bernie Su's Emmy-Nominated series “Emma Approved” and as the voice of Kate Marsh in “Life is Strange”! Plus - Gaming News: Mass Effect, The Guild, Artificial Next and The Last of Us 2 - NO SPOILERS! Artificial Next Watch Emma Approved Links! Artific...
Tom Nook Gunna Steal Your Girl - Animal Crossing Tips & Tricks
May 06, 2020 17:58 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MBAfter WEEKS of hating on Animal Crossing, Amber Plaster broke down and got the game. What are her thoughts? What are her feelings? Join us as Dayeanne figures out these answers and gives Amber (and listeners) some helpful tips and tricks for anyone new to the game and just starting out. Links of Note: Animal Crossing is bringing the internet together article from The Verge Turnip Stalk Market Graphs Via Twitter ----- SELL YOUR TURNIPS FOR HIGH PRICES: Turnip Exchange Sell via R...
Top Rated Skies in Video Games: PART 2
April 29, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBPART TWO HAS ARRIVED! We know you were eagerly awaiting this installment with bated breath and anticipation - so have at it! Did Amber insult your favorite sky? Did facts get pushed aside in lieu of humorous debate? GOOD because otherwise it wouldn't be Gaming & Gabbing now would it!? We asked YOU "What video games have the most memorable skies?" and boy oh boy, did we get answers! This week's episode became SO massive, SO scientifically astounding, that it must be divided into two parts....
Top Rated Skies in Video Games: Part 1
April 22, 2020 21:24 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBHow many times have you looked up in a game and admired the heavens? Have you ever loved a sunset so much it made you cry? Do you like a sky that has two moons? Well, you're in luck! We asked YOU "What video games have the most memorable skies?" and boy oh boy, did we get answers! This week's episode became SO massive, SO scientifically astounding, that it must be divided into two parts. This is part one. Join G&G Hosts Dayeanne Hutton & Amber Plaster for a lively debate on which sky is be...
Best Video Game Soundtracks Ever of All-Time Definitely
April 15, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBHello Baby Barbarians! We hope you are staying safe, busy and practicing plenty of self-care during this continued quarantine. Good new is - we have a new episode! Not just that but we also have created a MASSIVE playlist (7 hours long) to occupy your time as well :) For this week's episode we asked YOU (via Twitter & Instagram) what you thought the best video game soundtrack was - we then compiled the previously mentioned mega-playlist, discussed the suggestions, and talked about our own pe...
The Quarantine Games
April 08, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's week three of the COVID-19 virus quarantine here in the United States. California has ordered all of us stay home unless it's an emergency and to always wear face masks, to help "flatten the curve". This episode covers the current coronavirus life, the backlog you can now play, and weather or not Daye would survive the apocalypse. Check out: The tweet beef: https://twitter.com/DayeanneHutton/status/1247270077314949120 Naughty Dog's step back: https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/02/son...
Resident Evil's Nick Apostolides on Hogwarts, Life is Strange, & Fixers
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 53.9 MBHyped for Resident Evil 3 Remake?!?? Get prepped with this awesome interview with THE Leon Kennedy! Actor Nick Apostolides joins the ladies to talk all about his voice acting work, passion for building, and everything in between. As the voices of Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 2 Remake), Frank Bowers (Life is Strange Before the Storm) and Charles Erikson (The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit), Nick talks about all the different experiences he had with each game. He also explains his job as ...
Surviving the Corona Virus with the FF7Remake Demo & Animal Crossing!
March 25, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBHello Baby Barbarians! What wild time's we're in as we fight this new plague. Your Wizard and Rogue have found refuge along their journey and communicated from a distance to bring you this newest episode!! Amber and Dayeanne discuss their initial reactions to their playthrough's of FFVII Remake, ponder WHY Animal Crossing is so dang popular, and update you on how they've been doing during all this madness. LINKS OF NOTE Washington Post Animal Crossing Article Have remote game night with...
The Last of Us: Fan Castings & Everything We Know So Far
March 18, 2020 18:06 - 51 minutes - 51.2 MBTHE LAST OF US!! From the 2013 game to the sequel to the new HBO announcement - Amber Plaster & Dayeanne Hutton discuss it ALL! Listen to their experiences playing the original game, their thoughts and feelings on the crunch culture surrounding the release of the second game, and their speculations and fan-casting of the HBO show. This is your one stop shop for all things TLoU related!!! Keep the conversation going with us on Twitter and Instagram - let us know your fan-casting picks, what...
Velvet Video Game Voices 🎙 Akie Kotabe: The Japanese Dr. Who
March 11, 2020 21:47 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBGuess what?! Horizon: Zero Dawn is coming soon to PC! This means we get to discuss MORE Horizon: Zero Dawn!! This week, G&G Hosts Dayeanne Hutton & Amber Plaster sit down with actor, Akie Kotabe. He plays opposite Selma Hayek in the Thriller Feature Film "Everly" and, our personal favorite on Akie's IMDb resume, "The Japanese Dr. Who" - an absurdly ridiculous film homage. You might get dizzy from trying to count all the games Akie has worked on! He breaks down every detail from his roles...
The Best & Most Popular NPCs!
March 04, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 44.9 MBWelcome to the most scientifically-factual podcast on the planet! This week G&G Hosts Amber Plaster and Dayeanne Hutton discuss their favorite NPCs (AKA "Non-Playable Characters" in video games, Mom). Gaming & Gabbing also took to Twitter to ask the world to explain why they love their favorite NPCs. And the answers are pretty surprising! Spoiler Alert: Bioshock got a lot of love. We see you, "Edgy-Disney-Princess" Elizabeth!! Amber apologizes in advance for offending... Well, most everyon...
D&D 101: An Exploration of Dungeon & Dragons - w/ Special Guest: Elias Thompson, Dungeon Master!
February 26, 2020 20:05 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBIT'S TABLE TOP TIME!!! Baby Barbarians, give a warm welcome to special guest, Elias Thompson - friend and DM of Dayeanne Hutton & Amber Plaster! Elias gives a brief overview of Dungeons & Dragons for anyone new or unfamiliar with the cult-classic game from 1974. The crew then discuss their current campaign - DRAGON SLAYERS! - and how Daye and Amber are liking their FIRST ever experience with it. They start rumors about which celebrities are fans, as well as share some thoughts about what t...
To All the Bosses I've Killed Before 💕
February 19, 2020 22:46 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWelcome back, baby barbarians! We thought it’d be fun to discuss all the Bosses we’ve killed before! Let’s make all those tears worth it, amirite? This list isn’t all-inclusive of every game ever played, as we are still learning lots of games… BUT if you’re worried about potential SPOILERS - Here are the games we discuss: Ori and the Blind Forest Pokemon Sword & Sheild God of War Horizon Zero Dawn Nier Automata The Last of Us Portal Here are the honors we dish out: Most Frustratin...
Twitch Talk - What Makes a Successful Streamer?
February 12, 2020 19:38 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBOh hello there again, Baby Barbarians! Remember how your charming and delightful hosts Dayeanne Hutton and Amber Plaster are both full-time Twitch streamers?? Well, today they're spilling all their thoughts on: Managing mental health Finding your content niche What makes a stream "successful" Streamers that inspire When to quit or keep grinding Here is a list of all streamers mentioned so you can follow them too: Ashnichrist - GubbaTV - TheStrangeRebel - TonyActsOut - Cardboard_Co...
Revisiting "Horizon: Zero Dawn"
February 05, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBA completely unbiased review of the best game of all time! Amber Plaster & Dayeanne Hutton review 2017's critically acclaimed action-adventure-coming-of-age-sci-fi game, Horizon: Zero Dawn. Coming soon to PC! Tweet us your favorite moments, characters or easter eggs and we will RT you! Listening Timecodes: 03:24:11 - On a scale of 1 to 10, how much did you enjoy HZD? 07:28:14 - Highlights 13:05:14 - Low points 20:11:00 - Surprises The Proving massacre Levels of GAIA: 23:30:06 Genr...
Life is Strange: Neuroscience & Music with Hannah Telle!
January 29, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIt's not exactly that Kate and Max tea date - but it's pretty close! Baby Barbarians, enjoy this interview with the unique and kind Hannah Telle, aka Max Caulfield from Life is Strange! Dayeanne finds out what Hannah's been up to since she stepped away from acting, how she's coping with her mental health, and if she plans to return. They also discuss Hannah's newest music, and how she's grown since her first album. If you've ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of the actress who broug...
Yay, or Nay? A Look at 2020's Most Anticipated Games
January 22, 2020 21:57 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBGet the scoop on the upcoming game releases of 2020! Dayeanne and Amber look through the GamesRadar list of "best" games coming out in 2020 to discuss whether they're excited, on the fence, or underwhelmed by each game. There's laughter, excitement, and a fair bit of confusion. Look no further for your gaming news with side of sass and glass of giggles. You'll be well informed AND entertained, we guarantee it. Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition 00:03:38 Zombie Army 4: Dead War 00:04:59 Or...
Pokemon, Gameboys and Childhood - Oh My!
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBSay a big hello to Amber Plaster as she joins the conversation! Amber is an actress, streamer, Slytherin and your Rogue of Realness on this here podcast. Listen along and reminisce as she and Dayeanne (Your Wizard of Weird) take a walk down memory lane discussing their favorite games as children, favorite pokemon (and the ugliest), why they stopped gaming growing up, and what got them back into the gamer lifestyle. This episode talks about Pokemon (a lot) along with other games you might...
What Remains of Valerie Rose Lohman?!
January 08, 2020 22:20 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB- This is a relaunch of the very first interview Dayeanne conducted for Gaming and Gabbing - Valerie Rose Lohman is an actress best known for her voiceover work as Edith Finch in the acclaimed game, What Remains of Edith Finch. She also recently completed work as Jess in the new Wolfenstein: Youngblood; unfortunately this interview occurred before her involvement was announced. They compare their experiences working on indie games, Valerie gives us the scoop on the BAFTAs, we learn about ...
Friendships and Vomit with David Yarovesky!
December 28, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBDavid Yarovesky is a director known for Brightburn (2019) and The Hive (2014). Brightburn is an immense innovative horror film best described as If the Kent family found General Zod, instead of Clark Kent. We lovingly describe The Hive as America's best film about vomit. Yes, really. We found Dave to be a shockingly fun, silly, and creative horror connoisseur. We hope you enjoy this episode of Gaming and Gabbing as much as we did making it! Games discussed: Bioshock Infinite, Drago...