Ramblations
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat happens when two introspective game developers try to understand video games and the cultural zeitgeist at large? Join Daya and Emu for some interesting perspectives, laughs, and good vibes as they ramble through their quest to figure out what the f*ck is going on.
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Episodes
Ep 20 - Project+
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBProject+ is a fan made mod for Super Smash Bros Brawl. It continues the legacy of the legendary Project M mod that made Brawl play much more like Melee. We interview two devs, Bird and Motobug, and learn about their journey to contribute to the culture of competitive Smash. Follow Project+ on Twitter @ProjectPlusGame Download the mod at Project Plus Game.com
Ep 19 - Ramblations Recommends 2021
January 05, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAs we close out year two of Ramblations, Daya and Emu look back at their favorite moments and media of 2021
Ep 18 - Mykel Ryan
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBMykel Ryan is a game designer working on fan made Pokémon games, bringing his concepts for Pokémon adventures set in African and Icelandic inspired regions to be full fledged, free games for the PC. You can find Mykel Ryan and his regions on Instagram @mykemon_regions
Ep 17 - Mylo the Cat
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBAdam Schleichkorn, AKA Mylo the Cat, is a Webby winning content creator merging Hip-Hop and classic cartoons. You can catch him putting out regular, original content on his Instagram and YouTube pages.
Ep 16 - Burn Out Blues
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBEmu and Daya discuss recent life changes, rogue Twitter AIs, and tips on how to slay the monster of burn out.
Ep 15 - Dianne Garriga
August 12, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBDianne Garriga is a Miami based actress and freedom fighter, connecting thousands on the island of Cuba to the internet in the midst of the largest protests in the country's history.
Ep 14 - Pastelito Papi
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBGiovanni Fesser, better known as Pastelito Papi, is a Miami based pastry chef that specializes in gourmet Cuban pastelitos. You can enjoy one of his creations at Chug's Diner reopening in Coconut Grove later this month.
Ep 14 - Pastelito Papi
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBGiovanni Fesser, better known as Pastelito Papi, is a Miami based pastry chef that specializes in gourmet Cuban pastelitos. You can enjoy one of his creations at Chug's Diner reopening in Coconut Grove later this month.
Ep 13 - Life After 'Rona
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAfter a more than a year of a global pandemic, we can finally see the light at the end of this tunnel. Though things are going back to normal, some things will forever be changed. Join Daya and Emu as they discuss how the coronavirus has affected the games industry and the world at large.
Ep 12 - Funny Games
April 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDaya and Emu explore what makes a game truly funny in ways that movies, stand up, or your crazy uncle at dinner can't be.
Ep 11 - ProAceJOKER
March 22, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBTwitch streamer and previous world record holding Halo speedrunner, ProAceJOKER, joins Daya and Emu as we discuss the state of Twitch, streaming, and his career. You can find ProAceJOKER on Twitch - www.twitch.tv/proacejoker, Twitter - @ProAceJOKER, YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/Proacejoker
Ep 10 - Gamer Stigmas
March 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBDaya and Emu breakdown the common stereotypes that gamers have and explore what got us there as well as how they couldn't be further from the truth. If you've ever been accused of being a lowlife living in their mother's basement for being a gamer, this episode will give you the ammunition to pop back at them.
Ep 10 - Gamer Stigmas
March 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBDaya and Emu breakdown the common stereotypes that gamers have and explore what got us there as well as how they couldn't be further from the truth. If you've ever been accused of being a lowlife living in their mother's basement for being a gamer, this episode will give you the ammunition to pop back at them.
Ep 9 - Let's Talk About Love
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, Daya and Emu talk about the topic that's been talked about since the beginning of time, yet hasn't been talked about enough. We're talking about LOVE baby! Credits - Day In Paris by Pyrosion | https://soundcloud.com/pyrosion - Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com - Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Ep 8 - Game Dev President
February 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWith a new president now in office, Daya and Emu wonder what it would like if a game developer were to become commander in chief.
Ep 7 - Atomik
January 29, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBDaya and Emu get together with Atomik, a renowned Miami graffiti artist, to discuss street art of the past, present, and future.
Ep 6 - For the Rival in Your Life
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBDaya and Emu talk about rivalries and how they can push you to either reach your greatest heights or to your darkest depths.
Ep 5 - The Age of Disinformation
January 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBOn the wake of a failed coup on the American Capitol, Daya and Emu discuss what happened online to bring our society to these conditions offline.
Ep 4 - Celebration of a Generation
January 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBClosing out the insane year of 2020, Daya and Emu look back upon the last console generation. We discuss memories and design innovations from our favorite games that got us to where we are today. Hope everyone has a beautiful ending to this year! See you in 2021!
Ep 4 - Celebration of a Generation
January 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBClosing out the insane year of 2020, Daya and Emu look back upon the last console generation. We discuss memories and design innovations from our favorite games that got us to where we are today. Hope everyone has a beautiful ending to this year! See you in 2021!
Ep 3 - Representation Matters
December 15, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBEmu and Daya explore what representation in games and other media mean to them.
Ep 2 - Read Ya' Damn Contracts
December 04, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBHow Emu and Daya learned to stop worrying and love copyright laws
Ep 2 - Read Ya' Damn Contracts
December 04, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBHow Emu and Daya learned to stop worrying and love copyright laws
Ep 1 - Goodbye 2020, Hello New Consoles
November 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWelcome to our first episode! Emu and Daya talk about what 2020 has meant for them and celebrate Gamer Christmas by discussing what heavyweights Sony and Microsoft are bringing into the ring as we enter a new console generation.