The Good Game Podcast

10/07/2020

A new episode is live! We talk to Kate Litman about the Quest to Learn School in NYC: a school based around gaming principles. It's awesome!

Black Lives Matter in the gaming world, gamification vs game based learning, and Kate Litman of the Quest to Learn school in NYC.

01/06/2020

From the Archives:

Episode 4, It's the Minecraft episode!

Tobias and I discuss how he's a Minecraft hipster and I don't like playing in the sandbox. We also take a look at how Minecraft continues to not only be strong at 10 years old but is actually more popular than ever. In addition, Minecraft Earth might be the next Pokemon Go, and while Minecraft can be the easiest game-based learning vehicle to drive, it might also be the easiest to crash.
Better yet we talk to Minecraft guru and general educational gaming powerhouse Steve Isaacs about Minecraft, game design with students, and Minefaire.

It's the Minecraft episode! Tobias and I discuss how he's a Minecraft hipster and I don't like playing in the sandbox. We also take a look at how Minecraft continues to not only be strong at 10 years old but is actually more popular than ever. In addition, Minecraft Earth might be the next Pokemon G...

29/05/2020

From the Archives:

In Episode 3, Tobias and I discuss a variety of common myths around video games and other new media. Turns out that not only is blaming video games for violence nonsense, it's also a little bit racist.

However, it is our guest, Kelli Dunlap, that does the real mythbusting. She brings her psychological expertise to tell us exactly what the research does and doesn't say about video games and technology. Even better, she does it in a way that anyone can understand.

This is a great episode if you have someone in your life that is stuck in the "video games and smartphones are ruining everything" rut. Spoiler: it's not true.

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and here: https://art19.com/shows/good-game-podcast/episodes/148f3e9d-e67c-4c6d-bff6-25ff9d5d0ec1

In this episode, Tobias and I discuss a variety of common myths around video games and other new media. Turns out that not only is blaming video games for violence nonsense, it's also a little bit racist. However, it is our guest, Kelli Dunlap, that does the real mythbusting. She brings her psycholo...

28/05/2020

From the Archives:

In Episode 2, Tobias and I discuss Norway leading the charge to recognize the value of games, our mixed feelings about Telltale's revival, and Ubisoft's virtual time machine to ancient Greece. Our guest, Greg Toppo, discusses his book "The Game Believes in You" and the changes he's seen in education over the last 10 years. Spoiler: he thinks games have a big role to play in how teachers think about the design of their classrooms Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify!

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In Episode 2, Tobias and I discuss Norway leading the charge to recognize the value of games, our mixed feelings about Telltale's revival, and Ubisoft's virtual time machine to ancient Greece. Our guest, Greg Toppo, discusses his book "The Game Believes in You" and the changes he's seen in education...

25/05/2020

From the Archives:

Paul Darvasi and Aleksander Isaksen Husøy discuss how games can be studied like a traditional text, how that changes the classroom, and how they collaborated to put their classes in conversation with each other using video games.

Find on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and here: https://art19.com/shows/good-game-podcast/episodes/e5c61cc2-e765-4fcc-98d4-0b28f235f609

It’s here! The inaugural episode of The Good Game Podcast! Tobias and I are beyond excited to finally begin sharing the work of the best game-based learning out there. In the first episode, we discuss where the podcast came from, its goals, and what to look forward to. We also discuss how video ga...

22/05/2020

The best way to listen is to subscribe on Apple, Google Play, or Spotify. Just go into the app of your choice (we personally recommend Overcast) and search for The Good Game Podcast.

Enjoy!

20/05/2020

If you aren't seeing the new episode in your feed, you may need to resubscribe (we changed services). Easiest way is to go to the podcast app you use and search for "The Good Game Podcast". Or you can use this link and use the RSS feed to import into your podcast app.

The Good Game Podcast is a podcast sharing, connecting, and exploring the world of game based learning. Guests on the show will be members of a global network of educators, researchers, and developers that are passionate about using and spreading the use of games and play in formal learning spaces.....

19/05/2020

John and Tobias are back! After a seasonal hiatus, we have returned with a new monthly format and a new partner, Participate.

In this month's episode we discuss how games have become a lifeline for millions of players around the world. We also take a look at the political implications of quarantine mega-hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the World Health Organization's 180 degree turn on video games, and with Susan Rivers of iThrive Games, we explore how games benefit their players both socially and emotionally.

https://art19.com/shows/good-game-podcast/episodes/26c80ab1-ce1a-48be-a3ee-8dbc9f266bea

John and Tobias are back! After a seasonal hiatus, we have returned with a new monthly format and a new partner, Participate. In this month's episode we discuss how games have become a lifeline for millions of players around the world. We also take a look at the political implications of quarantine....

13/05/2020

We are recording our first episode in the new monthly format today! More cool people coming soon!

30/04/2020

15/04/2020

Cool changes are coming! Stay tuned!

10/01/2020

Part 2 of the Season Finale

Enjoy!

https://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks/?ep=7K7UHV6X-BAWCDI

Season Finale w/ Sam Barlow (Part 1)

07/01/2020

We hit over 1000 downloads!

Thanks for listening and we promise to bring “more cool people” in season 2!

03/01/2020

Don't forget to let us hear your thoughts!

If you could, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, share on social media, and tell your friends and colleagues!

Thank you for listening!

‎Careers · 2019

31/12/2019

Part 1 of the season finale!

Tobias and I reflect on the first season, ask for your feedback and support, and nerd out about teaching and playing Her Story and the tug of war between player and designer.

Then Sam Barlow, award-winning designer of Her Story (Polygon Game of the Year 2015) and Telling Lies, joins us to discuss how games are art and how they are changing the way we understand stories, playing, and narrative.

He was so generous with his time that we decided to split the interview into two parts. Here's part 1!

Remember, join us on social media so we can hear from you!

https://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks/?ep=JVL77TZ2-XG8PVI

"Games and Empathy" W/ Dr Kat Schrier

05/12/2019

Episode 7 of The Good Game Podcast starring Kat Schrier Shaenfield!

Tobias and I wonder about when/why/how to use games versus other media in class, and if we know best practices for teaching games.

We also dig into Learning, Education, and Games Vol 3 and why Tobias is no longer Norweigan. But mostly talking with Kat about games and empathy!

https://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks/?ep=GUEZPRTM-6B6GVI

Enjoy!

"It's About Building Community" Esports W/ Chris Haskell

05/12/2019

Linking this now because it's great. This is the book Tobias and I both wrote chapters for and discuss in the intro. Our guest on today's episode, Dr. Schrier, was the editor behind it all!

Kat Schrier Shaenfield's LEG Volume 3

http://press.etc.cmu.edu/index.php/product/learning-education-games-volume-3/

02/12/2019

Great episode about games and empathy coming this week with Kat Schrier Shaenfield!

22/11/2019

Here is the chess article I mentioned with Tobias.

Chess grandmasters who play at an elite level experience physiological changes that rival athletes in other sports. Here's how stress and thinking can impact your own body.

21/11/2019

Episode 6 is live!

Esports with Doctor Chris Haskell!

https://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks/?ep=6E0A4UBD-SOZJJOR

Sources below in the comments!

21/11/2019

Despite nephew and flu related delays, we have a great episode coming today with Dr Chris Haskell about the community value of esports in school settings!

Tobias and I also discuss new research around the physiology of competitive esports, the “grown up” moment of esports on the international political stage, and more!

29/10/2019

FYI -

Busy this week, so episode 6 will be a little late. We should still have it for you to enjoy over the weekend, though!

19/10/2019

Show notes for episode 5

17/10/2019

Episode 5!

It's the Euro episode! Tobias talked to two game-based learning researchers from his Scandanavian community. They have a great wide-ranging conversation about the strengths and limits of games and learning. Also, GBL withdrawal.

Tobias and I also discuss how play is an integral part of human (and rat!) nature, why letting kids pretend to be online trolls will help them defeat trolls, and The Washington Post's new video game and esports focused unit, Launcher.

"Minecraft is a potato" w/ Steve Isaacs

04/10/2019

Here is the video we discuss with Steve!

Walkthrough of student created minigame where the player shoots at redstone powered carts in order to eliminate all the carts within the time limit.

03/10/2019

Episode 4!

The Minecraft episode!

-Minecraft is 10 years old and has 112 MILLION players every month

-Minecraft Earth might be the next (better) Pokemon GO?

- Tobias Staaby is a Minecraft hipster

- Steve Isaacs is Minecraft guru, Minefaire master, game design teacher, and all around great guy.

http://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks

"Mythbusting Digital Addiction and Video Game Violence" w/ Kelli Dunlap

23/09/2019

Re: Episode 3!

A study finds no deleterious effects on mental health when kids spend their leisure time texting and engaging in other online activities.

21/09/2019

Episode 3 show notes

https://drive.google.com/open?id=141d0ycuzSeewbrVhPJRNETqeGN6gymCB

19/09/2019

Episode 3 is up!

We discuss video game myths around violence and addiction with Kelli Dunlap of iThrive Games!

She does a great job of explaining what the research REALLY says about video games.

"Assassins, Thunder, and Fortnite" w/ Greg Toppo

05/09/2019

Episode 2 is live!

We discuss Norway leading the charge to recognize the value of games, Telltale's "revival", and Assassin's Creed Odyssey Discovery Tour aka a virtual time machine to ancient Greece.

Then Greg Toppo explains the 7 Fs of gaming and how he has seen education change over the last 10 years.

"Assassins, Thunder, and Fortnite" w/ Greg Toppo

26/08/2019

We are now available on iTunes!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-game-podcast/id1477507201

Might take a day or two to show up in search.

‎Business · 2019

22/08/2019

It's started! Episode 1 is LIVE! Find us on your favorite podcast app or through one of the options below:

http://goodgamepodcast.cast.rocks/

iTunes/Google Play/Spotify here: https://goodgamepod.com/find-us/

Follow us on twitter @ goodgameedu or on our website: goodgamepod.com

"Something New, Something Different" w/ Paul Darvasi and Aleksander Husoy