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Brain Lords Podcast

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A panel between artists and the art they love. Each episode, hosts @cutemonster.bsky.social and @jmanvelez.bsky.social tackle an essay topic to help them answer to the ultimate question: ARE VIDEO GAMES ART?! (yeah) brainlords.podbean.com

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you have any questions for the phantasmagorical pixel artist @frankiepixel.bsky.social? We're soliciting for our Halloween episode on pixelated horror. But any questions for our guest or about video game horror are welcome! Use the form below! forms.gle/4dxdHdf3kCov...
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Brain Lord's Halloween question
This week we're talking to Francis Coulombe, creator of Look Outside, about pixelated horror. Please share your thoughts or questions about anything related to video game horror, the lower fidelity th...
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videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
dinky kong, oric (1983) gamefaqs.gamespot.com/oric1/312806...
a man, running away from a large ape throwing wooden barrels and a fireball.
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In case you missed it! Part 1 of our Boku Lets Play/Retrospective/analysis/thinkin'-bout-video-games project is live! This covers all the spoiler free stuff with the story beats and ending coming in one week. youtu.be/7lvWBrs2hZA?...
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Our Summer With Boku Pt. 1 - BRAIN LORDS EP 43
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today we're recording with the #1 Natsumon fan, @rdbaaa.space so if you have any stories, please send them so we can read them!
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Are you a fan of Boku no Natsuyasumi? We need your help! Whether you've played the game or even just watched a let's play, tell us about what made it special to you using the form below! Want to have it read on air? Email an mp3 to brainlordspod@gmail.com forms.gle/4YPnp13KaWQe...
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Your story with Boku
Are you a fan of Boku no Natsuyasumi or the Natsumon Series? Tell us about it! What drew you to the game or what stories do you have playing it? Have you played it once a day in August?
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Vivian (Now Loading) @aeonlamb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
more videogames should have a dedicated button to talking to a little freak of a woman
Button prompt to press Z to talk to Midna
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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
GIMMICK! SUNSOFT 1992 FAMICOM
Gimmick at peace on a cliff side lookout over the water while seagulls fly overhead
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Edmond Tran @edmondtran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Screenshot from the videogame The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Close up of Link's big head looking up to the sky. A button prompt reads: 'Let Go'
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chiba_latte @chibalatte.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Someone is into shmups at the local rescue
Screenshot of cat adoption page with multiple cats with shmup names (Gradius, Raiden, Twinbee, Garegga)
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This week on Brainlords were talking about decorating the Criterion Closet with rows of Amiibos. Ever finish a watching something and go "that was a video game ass movie"? Returning guest @gyarughouls.bsky.social helps us make the ultimate letterboxed list. youtu.be/Q4MrGZqAiNs?...
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Video Game Ahh Movies - BRAIN LORDS EP 42 feat. bansheebeat
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Jorge is currently playing: - Metroid - Copy Kitty - Inscryption - Boku No Natsuyasumi 2
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Godspeed Me! Green Dinosaur @djynnflyssa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Screenshot from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Toad, after teaching Mario about Timed Hits, warns a doomed goomba.
"Hey, you better watch out! He knows about Timed Hits."
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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
1997
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In our newest episode of Brain Lords, returning guest @strucci.bsky.social helps us answer the question: Are you actually breaking the rules if the game lets you be evil? Join us as we judge each other for hitting Whacka, the ultimate test of morality. youtu.be/ABmgDDdo4pk?...
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Morally Gray Gaming - BRAIN LORDS EP 41 feat. Shannon Strucci
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Cαrínα ᓚᘏᗢ @carina.delachancla.com · 15/08/2026
Yes, please be to me all the harb you has
From the game Ys III on Sega Genesis taken on a crt tv. A shop menu is on the screen and the current selection says “Buy some harb.”
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Kyle is currently playing: - Isles of Sea and Sky - Love Eternal - Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - Boku No Natsuyasumi 2
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Tonight we're recording our next episode called "Video Game Ass Movies." Comment your favorite movies that feel like a video game. Whether that be by their structure, style, score, whatever!
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Garrett Gilchrist @garrettgilchrist.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Screencap from Taito NES video game Bubble Bobble. Text reads: "The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born! Now is the time of monsters! Good luck!"
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Our next episode is about morality in video games! Do you have any moral choices in games you loved? How about games that made being "bad" compelling? Any questions or comments welcome. forms.gle/cjiJddwAkWRt...
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Brain Lords Podcast question
This week we're talking about morality in video games. What are your favorite games to be evil in? What is the hardest moral choice you've ever made in a video game? Any questions or types of response...
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This week is a crossover with @selectandstart.bsky.social! Using art criticism, philosophy, business analytics and Heat (1995) we determine exactly how to calculate if a game is "worth it". Don't believe us? Find out here! youtu.be/UxfI-zJJvIo?...
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What Makes a Game Worth It - BRAIN LORDS EP 40 feat. Keifer Lirette
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Cool Box Art @coolboxart.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken Hen / PlayStation 2 / Millennium Kitchen / 2002
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Play along with us! We're having a summer game club for an upcoming episode on Boku no Natsuyasumi 2. Play one in-game day ever day of August.
Brain Lords our summer with boku begins soon! Play one day in game every day of august along with us.
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This week on Brain Lords ever linger on a vista, or leave some suboptimal gear on because it was cooler? No need to press F to pay respect we already can do that...using our MINDS! Find out how every game could be an RPG below. youtu.be/4YGtNKrk5ms?...
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Every Game is an RPG - BRAIN LORDS EP 39
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Video Games Out of Context 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @videogamesooc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Robot Alchemic Drive
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Chairman George @superbunnyhop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Let's have an Odyssey party! Please give a warm welcome to Gamer Homer, who will be spending today discussing very serious literature art history topics such as translating the bing-bongs, tasteful male nudity, brain goop and the 1996 Atlantis Summer Games: youtu.be/0dRvg4Xa3zE
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Gamer Homer's Top 6 Odyssey Things
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Regulus @sirknightbot.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
When your dad's holographic ghost gifts you a sick new pair of kicks (2020)
I pen and marker illustration of the holographic projection of Dr. Light from the Mega Man X series. He is presenting some fancy new boots.
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're recording with @selectandstart.bsky.social this week taking questions for the next episode: What makes a game worth it? Any questions welcome but we'd love to hear what "worth it" means to you or coming from someone else! forms.gle/sDU3wjkCs8QN...
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Brain Lords Podcast question
This week we're asking the question: what makes a game worth it? Any questions welcome but especially ones about what makes a game worth it to you or as a recommendation from someone else.
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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
1993
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Video Game Art Archive @gameartarchive.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Cover Artwork
Cover Artwork
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This week on Brian Lords, let's duel! We discuss why we play digital card games over physical ones as well as the history of video game card games from humble GB adaptations to the modern Roguelike Deck builders. It's your move! youtu.be/HChXFs9Av6U?...
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Video Games About Card Games - BRAIN LORDS EP 38
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Andrew Bluett @drubie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Eyes up, Spartans! The Halo Retrospective is here, just in time for Bungie Day! youtu.be/XFvtvZICwNI
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The Halo Retrospective
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maud @peloriemate.net · 04/07/2026
not gonna say it again
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Sean | Zimmerit @sean.zimmerit.moe · 28/06/2026
Kow Yokoyama cover for PC Engine insert that appeared in Famicom magazine (date unknown, grabbed from a Mercari listing)
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Chairman George @superbunnyhop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The episode's out, and I helped record it! This panel was funniest thing I've seen in months, highly recommend: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJcC...
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Cursed Switch eShop Games - BRAIN LORDS EP 37
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Standard Issue Computing @standardissuecomputing.blog · 25/06/2026
I just opened up the manual in my copy of Shadow Hearts for the first time and found these hand-written/drawn notes and map!
Manual and hand-written notesHand-drawn map
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This week we take a look back at our Cursed Switch eShop Games Panel we hosted at Momocon AND we have the archive audio and slides of the panel itself! If you weren't able to attend at the ungodly morning hours, we're bringing the eSlop right to your home! youtu.be/GJcCX79sYEk
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Moook @moook.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Shadow Tower [1998] From Software - PlayStation
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Possum A-ko @kaiserbeamz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Mamoru Oshii, Yoshiyuki Tomino, and Bart.
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This week we're talking about video game card games! Got any stories or questions about things like Pokemon TCG for Gameboy, Megaman Bettle Network, Slay the Spire, whatever! If it's got random little rectangles we want to hear about it! forms.gle/iEuK6ReQQ8dx...
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Brainlords Podcast question.
This week we're talking about card game video games. Ask us (or tell us any stories) about anything but especially things like digital versions of collectible card games, games with card based mechani...
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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Two tamagotchi screens with the captions/expressions of "I like toxins" and "my dream is eat dirt"
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JMV @jmanvelez.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I'm blown away by how well Unbroken Hollower has been received! Here's the artwork for it, a new personal fav of mine 🐭 Mina is goin places!
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Andrew Bluett @drubie.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Tagging @brainlordspod.bsky.social
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anokayguy most Auteur @anokayguy.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
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VGArtAndTidbits @vgartandtidbits.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We are so close to the historical reappraisal that Quest 64 is actually: pretty cool.
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FYAD flags @fyadflags.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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I’m a gamer psycho mercenary who will kill you at the drop of a of a hat. And hats drop easy in this fucked up world.
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Crungo @crungokong.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Minovsky @minovskyarticle.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
You know a topic has the juice when you've already gone three hours on it and think you could go at least another three shouting out more cool manuals.
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Brainlords episode 36 is live featuring minovsky article. The art of the video game manual
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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This week on Brain Lords we're joined by @minovskyarticle.bsky.social to GUSH about the best classic video game manuals for over an hour alone! Did old games actually have more faith in the average gamer or did they just include the exact rules and a walkthrough with every purchase? Find out below:
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The Art of the Video Game Manual - BRAIN LORDS EP 36 feat. MinovskyArticle
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