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Ramblations

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

What 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 MB

Project+ 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 MB

As 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 MB

Mykel 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 MB

Adam 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 MB

Emu 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 MB

Dianne 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 MB

Giovanni 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 MB

Giovanni 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 MB

After 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 MB

Daya 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 MB

Twitch 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 MB

Daya 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 MB

Daya 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 MB

This 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 MB

With 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 MB

Daya 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 MB

Daya 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 MB

On 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 MB

Closing 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 MB

Closing 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 MB

Emu 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 MB

How 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 MB

How 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 MB

Welcome 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.