# podcast welcome (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover podcast welcome. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 19 - Scrappy and Independent - Perfect Tides: Station to Station](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/7/19/episode-19-scrappy-and-independent-perfect-tides-station-to-station) _2026-07-19 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ It’s a sacred podcasting ritual, like pissing in the same spot. Welcome back to the Describing the Skybox podcast! Today, we’re looking at a sequel to one of our most surprisingly liked games from a few years ago. Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a narrative adventure game and direct sequel to Perfect Tides which focuses on the same protagonist, Mara Whitefish, just a few years older as she… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6a5d284c5bb23f0b7804526d/1784490082336/Episode+19+-+Scrappy+and+Independent+-+Perfect+Tides+Station+to+Station.mp3) ## [Episode 18 - Second Level Pants - Donkey Kong Bananza](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/6/27/episode-18-second-level-pants-donkey-kong-bananza) _2026-06-27 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Can’t blame a Kong for podcasting. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Donkey Kong Bananza, the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years and a launch title for the Switch 2. The main thrust behind Bananza is that it’s a collectathon platformer not dissimilar to Mario Odyssey, but with the ability to heavily interact with the terrain. This means punching through… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6a401c7fa631a0287c133633/1782586513585/Episode+18+-+Second+Level+Pants+-+Donkey+Kong+Bananza.mp3) ## [Episode 17 - Rudy Slippers - Earthbound Halloween Hack](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/6/7/episode-17-rudy-slippers-earthbound-halloween-hack) _2026-06-07 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ You little podcasts are going to have your bodies ripped in half. Welcome to our last episode of Mystery May this year, where the game we play is decided by dice roll. This time around, fate has deemed it necessary for us to play the Earthbound Halloween Hack, which is notorious for a few reasons, most notably being that it was created by Toby Fox who would later go on to develop Undertale.… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6a259c4937cb0c548d983db9/1780849790988/Episode+17+-+Rudy+Slippers+-+Earthbound+Halloween+Hack.mp3) ## [Episode 16 - Surprisingly Little All Star - Dreams](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/5/24/episode-16-surprisingly-little-all-star-dreams) _2026-05-24 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ You may say I’m a podcast, but I’m not the only one. Welcome back to Describing the Skybox! This week for our second episode of Mystery May this year, the die has decided we play Dreams, the game development software slash game on the Playstation 4 (and 5). Dreams is an odd one to talk about in our format to some degree, as a lot of what defines what this game is is tied up in the tools it… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6a1311539ce6e320ebac26a8/1779634701636/Episode+16+-+Surprisingly+Little+All+Star+-+Dreams.mp3) ## [Episode 15 - Harshened the Blow - Fez](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/5/17/episode-15-harshened-the-blow-fez) _2026-05-17 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ A great podcast has been revealed to you. Welcome back to Describing the Skybox! Today, as our first episode in Mystery May, we’re going to be talking about Fez, a now shockingly 14 year old game. Fez is a puzzle platformer, emphasis on the puzzle, but not a complete dis-emphasis on the platformer, in which you move around on a 2D plane, but have the ability to rotate the play area, adding a bit… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6a0a222d30d2ce583c66d775/1779049060633/Episode+15+-+Harshened+the+Blow+-+Fez.mp3) ## [Episode 14 - A Misleading Thumbs Up - Super Mario World](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/5/3/episode-14-a-misleading-thumbs-up-super-mario-world) _2026-05-03 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Mario must be ready to face the podcast ahead of him. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re talking about Super Mario World. Undeniably one of the most iconic games on the Super Nintendo, if you are involved in the platformer space at all, you will see Super Mario World come up pretty much every day. This more than any other game defined what 2D platformers could be throughout the 90s, and… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69f7a8926bccbb00f8b3f449/1777838297323/Episode+14+-+A+Misleading+Thumbs+Up+-+Super+Mario+World.mp3) ## [Episode 13 - In My PJs - Resident Evil Requiem](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/4/18/episode-13-in-my-pjs-resident-evil-requiem) _2026-04-18 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ The silent treatment, I hope. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline Resident Evil game and one that mechanically resembles the RE Engine games. Like, all of them, because this game is both a first person survival horror title as well as a third person action game at different points, and the balance between them and how you… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69e3dc36126fbf28f7a4dca0/1776540810630/Episode+13+-+In+My+PJs+-+Resident+Evil+Requiem.mp3) ## [Episode 12 - Skyrim in Reverse - Final Fantasy](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/4/4/episode-12-skyrim-in-reverse-final-fantasy) _2026-04-04 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ The black orb podcasts ominously… Welcome back to the podcast where today we’re going to be looking at the Game Boy Advance remake of Final Fantasy. The first in what is probably the series of games most synonymous with the JRPG genre, the original Final Fantasy showcases all the hallmarks of the genre in a simple but still very functional way. The player is allowed to choose the makeup of their… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69d16c7998d5a94fb15ec1d3/1775332541680/Episode+12+-+Skyrim+in+Reverse+-+Final+Fantasy.mp3) ## [Episode 11 - Dead in a Week - Roadwarden](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/3/18/episode-11-dead-in-a-week-roadwarden) _2026-03-18 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Their shouts are like spells, and will make you sick. Welcome to the final episode of Fanbruary this year! We’re going to be talking about Roadwarden, a largely text-based RPG that seemingly takes some inspiration from modern rules-light TTRPG design with a lot of richness to its text and a simple, obfuscated approach to combat and other randomness-based encounters. Set in a type of… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69baf6f9e513695803eff026/1773860654674/Episode+11+-+Dead+in+a+Week+-+Roadwarden.mp3) ## [Ep. 312: I’m Burnt Out… and I Need to Take a Break](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--312-Im-Burnt-Out-and-I-Need-to-Take-a-Break-e3ftvk2) _2026-03-04 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I’m having a very honest conversation about burnout and why I’ve made the difficult decision to step away and take a break. Over the last several months, life has truly been lifing, and I’ve been feeling something that many creatives and entrepreneurs experience but don’t always talk about openly — burnout. After attending a powerful mental health… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/116374594/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-4%2F419265515-44100-2-bc432f956381d.mp3) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BZk5crYIuOFe) _2026-03-04 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Episode 10 - Pigs and Other Shapes - Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/2/28/episode-10-pigs-and-other-shapes-klonoa-2-lunateas-veil) _2026-02-28 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ I may leave this world, but we’ll always be a podcast. Welcome back to the podcast, and to the third episode of Fanbruary, in which we play games suggested by you the listener. For this installment, we’re going to be talking about Klonoa 2, a 2-or-2.5D platformer on the Playstation 2. This is a game that thrives on novelty, with the interesting ways it uses its enemies as items and creative… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69a34ed1d008e9123fec0608/1772310268705/Episode+10+-+Pigs+and+Other+Shapes+-+Klonoa+2+Lunatea_s+Veil.mp3) ## [Ep. 311: Building a Clean Haircare Brand for the Loc Community with Laverne Amara](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--311-Building-a-Clean-Haircare-Brand-for-the-Loc-Community-with-Laverne-Amara-e3fjdak) _2026-02-25 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I’m so excited to sit down with Laverne Amara, founder of NVLX Labs , an eco-lux clean haircare brand created specifically for the loc community. Laverne is a certified loctician and trichology analyst whose work focuses on scalp health, buildup prevention, and education in the natural hair space. In our conversation, she shares how her journey… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/116028180/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-25%2F418802137-44100-2-c20ca370c44b9.mp3) ## [Episode 9 - Hero Bucks - Far Cry 5](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/2/21/episode-9-hero-bucks-far-cry-5) _2026-02-21 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Every problem cannot be solved with a podcast. Welcome back to the podcast and, of course, to our second episode of Fanbruary this year! Today, we’re talking about Far Cry 5, which is, obviously, an installment in the Far Cry franchise and, obviously, not the fifth one because of all the weird spinoffs. Still the thing that most stands out, or at least the thing that was advertised the most, that… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/699a264859553c4700060afc/1771710123850/Episode+9+-+Hero+Bucks+-+Far+Cry+5.mp3) ## [Ep. 310 - Reality Check: Behind the Scenes of America's Next Top Model](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--310---Reality-Check-Behind-the-Scenes-of-Americas-Next-Top-Model-e3f8a81) _2026-02-18 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m diving into the new Reality Check documentary and unpacking everything it brought up for me about America’s Next Top Model . As someone who grew up watching the show, I’m reflecting on how it shaped our understanding of beauty, success, and even humiliation in the name of entertainment. I talk about the outrageous photo shoots, the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/115664577/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-18%2F418316301-44100-2-2346b720a47d4.mp3) ## [Ep.309: GRANTS YOU CAN APPLY FOR ANYTIME](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep-309-GRANTS-YOU-CAN-APPLY-FOR-ANYTIME-e3etqto) _2026-02-11 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ If you’re a beauty professional, creative, or small business owner looking for grants you can apply for right now, this episode is for you. In this video, I’m breaking down rolling grants—funding opportunities that are open year-round or monthly, so you don’t have to wait for a once-a-year deadline to access money for your business.These grants are especially great if you’re:-A beauty pro or… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/115321208/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-10%2F417858540-44100-2-a29dd04f9b7f2.mp3) ## [Episode 8 - Adult Man Brain - Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/2/7/episode-8-adult-man-brain-nancy-drew-curse-of-blackmoor-manor) _2026-02-07 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ What would motivate someone to turn into a podcast? Welcome to the first episode for Fanbruary this year! We’re starting off with a classic adventure game in Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor, part of an extremely prolific series which we haven’t played before. Given that the character of Nancy Drew is a detective, the object of the game centers around solving a mystery, in this case the… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6987bdd7e28a762f370dd394/1770503687363/Episode+8+-+Adult+Man+Brain+-+Nancy+Drew+Curse+of+Blackmoor+Manor.mp3) ## [Ep. 308 - A Birthday Pep Talk!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--308---A-Birthday-Pep-Talk-e3ekpjl) _2026-02-04 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this special birthday episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I’m taking a moment to slow down, reflect, and share a birthday pep talk straight from the heart. I talk about how my relationship with birthdays has changed over the years and why I now find more joy in simplicity than big celebrations. I also open up about a recent emotional season—caring for my cat, Kash, during a health… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/115024949/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417462043-44100-2-2a88e3252e29b.mp3) ## [Ep. 307: How To Get Into Ulta Beauty World Without A Ticket](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--307-How-To-Get-Into-Ulta-Beauty-World-Without-A-Ticket-e3eab5b) _2026-01-28 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m breaking down a realistic and strategic way beauty pros can potentially get into Ulta Beauty World without purchasing a ticket. After the chaos surrounding Ulta Beauty World ticket sales, I wanted to share another perspective and an alternative path that many people may not be thinking about. While this is not guaranteed, I walk you through… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/114682475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F417005328-44100-2-ce8c24811353e.mp3) ## [Episode 7 - That Which Was Well Paced - That Which Gave Chase](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/1/24/episode-7-that-which-was-well-paced-that-which-gave-chase) _2026-01-24 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ A podcast for the senses we can’t take from them. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, on what is an appropriately wintery day, we’re going to be talking about That Which Gave Chase, a game where you sled through the arctic. Largely a narrative game, That Which Gave Chase takes you through several different points in time in a shaky, disconnected way as you learn about the reason you are where you… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69751a432058054b0874a6b2/1769282158862/Episode+7+-+That+Which+Was+Well+Paced+-+That+Which+Gave+Chase.mp3) ## [Ep. 306: If I Quit in 2016, None of This Would Exist](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--306-If-I-Quit-in-2016--None-of-This-Would-Exist-e3dvjut) _2026-01-21 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I’m taking you down memory lane as I reflect on where I was in 2016 and how saying yes, staying consistent, and not quitting changed everything. With a viral social media trend reminding us that 2016 was ten years ago, I found myself stopping in my tracks and thinking about the version of me who was only three years into my makeup artistry… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/114331037/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-21%2F416548439-44100-2-601d1ec5a99ed.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GR8mcrB6DQCq) _2026-01-21 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [The Scribies 2025 - Gremlinsesque](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2026/1/16/the-scribies-2025-gremlinsesque) _2026-01-17 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ With time, any game could be the coolest ancient artefact. Welcome to the first ever Scribies, an award show and definitely not an itchy reaction to a species of mite: that would be Scabies. In the Scribies, we choose winners for myriad categories from the pool of games that we have played and talked about for the podcast this year. We’ve brought back some fan favorite categories like Least Likely… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/696b17952d207c41e9d98feb/1768626128530/The+Scribies+2025+-+Gremlinsesque.mp3) ## [Ep. 305: Do Beauty Brands Need to Monetize Every Viral Moment?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--305-Do-Beauty-Brands-Need-to-Monetize-Every-Viral-Moment-e3dksqu) _2026-01-14 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I am diving into one of the biggest beauty industry conversations happening right now and what it really means for makeup artists, beauty pros, and brand owners like us. With the recent news of Pat McGrath Labs putting its assets up for sale , I felt called to come talk to my Friends in Beauty about virality, velocity, and whether every viral… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/113979678/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-14%2F416096613-44100-2-3226177f7bbe4.mp3) ## [Ep. 304: The One Decision That Made High-End Dream Clients Start Finding Me](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--304-The-One-Decision-That-Made-High-End-Dream-Clients-Start-Finding-Me-e3da7jh) _2026-01-07 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I am sharing the simple but powerful decision that completely changed the type of clients I attract and the way I experience my beauty business. As I kick off the first episode of 2026, I reflect on what truly shifted my career. It was not more content, more hustle, or more trends. It was the decision to stop talking to everyone and get clear on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/113630257/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-7%2F415651619-44100-2-0499fc74c98e8.mp3) ## [289: What a Year! Reflections on 2025 - Kate Milligan](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/289-what-a-year-reflections-on-2025-kate-milligan) _2025-12-31 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, Kate Milligan, founder of 1 Girl Revolution and host of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, closes out the season and 2025 with a special solo episode. As the final episode of the year, this episode is both reflective and hopeful. In this personal reflection, Kate shares openly about the very real difficulties she faced in 2025, alongside the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_289.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [Ep. 303: I Didn’t Chase the Room - I Became the One They Invited | Year in Review](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinbeauty/episodes/Ep--303-I-Didnt-Chase-the-Room---I-Became-the-One-They-Invited--Year-in-Review-e3d0ups) _2025-12-31 · Akua Robinson · Friends in Beauty Podcast_ In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast , I am taking you with me into a heartfelt year in review as we close out 2025 and prepare to step into 2026. I reflect on the wins, the lessons, and the beautiful moments that shaped my journey this year, both personally and professionally I walk you through the milestones that meant the most to me, from returning to teaching at Bennett Career… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f102f2dc/podcast/play/113326332/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-2%2F415344538-44100-2-491fc06b4e0a8.mp3) ## [Episode 6 - Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Release - Everhood](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/12/24/episode-6-sweet-sweet-sweet-release-everhood) _2025-12-24 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ There are no podcast truths. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re talking about Everhood, an indie bullet hell/adventure/rhythm game. Everhood has several notable factors that could be considered a main point of conversation about it. It is surprisingly difficult on its standard difficulty setting and requires some mastery to actually get through it, giving it a similar feel to more arcade… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/694c4531d470ef1c4a6f371b/1766606192576/Episode+6+-+Sweet%2C+Sweet%2C+Sweet+Release+-+Everhood.mp3) ## [288: Greyson's Choice - Ali Kessler](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/288-greysons-choice-ali-kessler) _2025-12-24 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ali Kessler - a devoted mother, advocate, and the founder of Greyson's Choice, a powerful organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering parents navigating dangerous situations and domestic violence. Ali's story is as heartbreaking as it is courageous. After the devastating loss of her four-and-a-half-year-old son,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_288.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [287: Safe Haven Baby Boxes - Monica Kelsey](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/287-safe-haven-baby-boxes-monica-kelsey) _2025-12-17 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Monica Kelsey - U.S. Navy veteran, firefighter, medic, advocate, and the founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a life-saving nonprofit offering safety, dignity, and hope to newborns and parents in crisis. Monica's story is as powerful as it is personal. Abandoned just hours after her birth, Monica grew up carrying questions… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_287.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [286: Author of Infertile but Fruitful - Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/286-author-of-infertile-but-fruitful-leigh-fitzpatrick-snead) _2025-12-10 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - writer, mother, advocate, and author of the upcoming book Infertile but Fruitful . Leigh is a dear friend and a woman whose grace, honesty, and deep, abiding love shine through every part of her story. Leigh has walked the long, winding road of infertility - a journey that can be isolating, overwhelming,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_286.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [Episode 5 - A Fresh Island Song - Hades II](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/12/6/episode-5-a-fresh-island-song-hades-ii) _2025-12-07 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ My podcast’s come alive. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Hades II, the sequel to one of the most popular roguelikes of all time and the first sequel that Supergiant Games has ever made. And I for one am happy about that because I needed an excuse to play hundreds more hours of Hades. Hades II is very much a game that can be described as “the first game, but… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6934cd686566193fa7c6c79b/1765068216369/Episode+5+-+A+Fresh+Island+Song+-+Hades+II.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BMj776fKgB7u) _2025-12-07 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [285: Stand with Lilah and Lilah's Mama - Katelynn Smoot](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/285-stand-with-lilah-and-lilahs-mama-katelynn-smoot) _2025-12-03 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katelynn Smoot – wife, mother, advocate, and the fiercely devoted mama of little Lilah, the bright, joyful warrior behind Stand With Lilah. At just 18 months old, Lilah was diagnosed with ATRT-MYC, a rare and aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Since that moment, Katelynn and her husband have been full-time caregivers —… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_285.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [284: Haven Family Center - Kesha Rand](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/284-haven-family-center-kesha-rand) _2025-11-26 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Kesha Rand – wife, mother, wellness advocate, and the visionary co-founder of the Haven Family Center, a community-centered wellness and empowerment space in Detroit. Kesha's heart beats for community and for people — she loves deeply, and has chosen to invest in others through healing, wellness, and connection. What began as an… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_284.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [Episode 4 - 20,000 Hot Dogs - Silent Hill f](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/11/22/episode-4-20000-hot-dogs-silent-hill-f) _2025-11-22 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ To listen to this podcast is to walk in a world of impurities. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Silent Hill f, an action survival horror game and the latest entry in the Silent Hill series. This game takes a more combat-focused approach with stamina management and dodges, making it feel different from the majority of games in its genre. Beyond that, it separates… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69222b04193b86184c96addd/1763846988998/Episode+4+-+20%2C000+Hot+Dogs+-+Silent+Hill+f.mp3) ## [283: Woodward Throwbacks - Bo Shepherd](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/283-woodward-throwbacks-bo-shepherd) _2025-11-19 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Bo Shepherd – designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Woodward Throwbacks, a Detroit-based creative studio known nationwide for its sustainable design, reclaimed craftsmanship, and deep love for community. Bo's heart is rooted in Detroit — a city she loves, lives in, and continues to invest in through creativity, sustainability,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_283.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [282: Casting Director and TV Development Exec - Katie MacIntosh](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/282-casting-director-and-tv-development-exec-katie-macintosh) _2025-11-12 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katie MacIntosh - award-winning producer, director, casting expert, and president of Mac Worldwide, Inc. Katie is one of the most respected names in unscripted television, known for her incredible ability to discover authentic stories and compelling characters that capture hearts and audiences around the world. Katie's story began… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_282.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [281: Dear Mom, - Amy Amaradio](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/281-dear-mom-amy-amaradio) _2025-11-06 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Amy Amaradio - mama and founder of Dear Mom, a movement and community that uplifts and connects mothers raising children with Down Syndrome and other differences. Amy's story began in Michigan, where she grew up with deep family roots, a strong faith, and a heart for connection. Years later, she settled in California where she… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_281.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [Episode 3 - An Adult Baby - Slitterhead](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/11/1/episode-3-an-adult-baby-slitterhead) _2025-11-01 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Listen to this podcast. I’ll show you what this mouth can do. Happy Halloween oooooooooooooooh! and welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re going to be talking about Slitterhead, an action horror title, and the first game from developer Bokeh Game Studio, founded by one of the creators of Silent Hill. In Slitterhead, you play as a kind of spirit entity with the ability to possess regular people.… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/69067290e6efba347c544603/1762030300218/Episode+3+-+An+Adult+Baby+-+Slitterhead.mp3) ## [280: Mama and Infant Loss Survivor - Charla Grim](https://1girlrevolution.libsyn.com/280-mama-and-infant-loss-survivor-charla-grim) _2025-10-29 · 1 Girl Revolution_ On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Charla Grim — wife, mama, and a courageous woman who is using her story of love, loss, and motherhood to bring comfort and hope to others. Charla is the mother of three beautiful boys — Mason, Emmett, and Garrison. Emmett was born sleeping. Charla and her husband went to the hospital expecting to welcome their baby boy into the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/1girlrevolution/1GR_280.mp3?dest-id=967058) ## [Episode 2 - The Powerhouse of the Cell - Parasite Eve](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/10/25/episode-2-the-powerhouse-of-the-cell-parasite-eve) _2025-10-25 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Even if you don’t understand, your mitochondria will. Welcome back to the podcast! For our second game for the Halloween season, we’re talking about Parasite Eve, a survival horror action RPG from PlayStation era. And for being from that era, Parasite Eve honestly looks incredible and is, for me, the biggest draw. Mechanically, the game is a little clunky, with some extremely crunchy systems and a… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68fd1a1556dbeb3a4eea7277/1761417818481/Episode+2+-+The+Powerhouse+of+the+Cell+-+Parasite+Eve.mp3) ## [Episode 1 - Train of Donkeys - Mouthwashing](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/10/11/episode-1-train-of-donkeys-mouthwashing) _2025-10-12 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ I can podcast it. I’ll take responsibility. Welcome to the very first episode of Describing the Skybox and the first horror game episode for October! Today, we’re talking about Mouthwashing, a narrative adventure game set on a freighter in space. There isn’t too much in the way of interaction in this game, a few light puzzles and traversal challenges, so the story takes the spotlight for the… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68eb0f34435cf372aa1913d6/1760235376939/Episode+201+-+Train+of+Donkeys+-+Mouthwashing.mp3) ## [Episode 200 - Cultural Osmosis - Minecraft](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/10/3/episode-200-cultural-osmosis-minecraft) _2025-10-03 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Did you know you can hold a podcast in your off hand? Welcome to the 200th and (kind of) final episode of NOCLIP! With it being both the 200th episode and our tenth anniversary, we figured now would be as good a time as any to finally play Minecraft, one of the most popular and the best selling game of all time, which neither of us had actually played before. Minecraft popularized the previously… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68e0243aa300d92791f913d1/1759519914061/Episode+200+-+Cultural+Osmosis+-+Minecraft.mp3) ## [Episode 199 - Screams of Wimmenfolk - Bloodborne](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/9/20/episode-199-screams-of-wimmenfolk-bloodborne) _2025-09-20 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ It won’t end nicely. Not this time. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, on a special epilogue episode, we’re going to be taking another look at Bloodborne. This is a FromSoftware action RPG, tragically confined to the Sony ecosystem, but still containing a lot of the genre trappings of the games related to Dark Souls. However, the combat has ben retooled to be faster and more aggressive and the… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68cef9deaf4b826126fd49b9/1758394933000/Episode+199+-+Screams+of+Wimmenfolk+-+Bloodborne.mp3) ## [Episode 198 - Two Moon Knight - Life is Strange: Double Exposure](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/9/6/episode-198-two-moon-knight-life-is-strange-double-exposure) _2025-09-06 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Caked up podcast, goated with the sauce. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be looking at the most recent Life is Strange title, Double Exposure. This picks up roughly ten years after the first game in the series and returns to the point of view of Max Caulfield who has not been using her powers. The game largely follows the same trajectory of the more recent games in the series,… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68bc8faa03dc9b18f8130b3f/1757188083245/Episode+198+-+Two+Moon+Knight+-+Life+is+Strange+Double+Exposure.mp3) ## [Episode 197 - All Day I Dream About Sony - Astro Bot](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/8/30/episode-197-all-day-i-dream-about-sony-astro-bot) _2025-08-30 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Live in your world, podcast in ours. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Astro Bot, a 3D platformer and a PS5 exclusive. When it comes to console exclusivity, I would usually argue against it, as it restricts people’s access to games and tend to only benefit established developers and publishers who already have a lot of clout in the industry. This game, however,… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68b35a180bf8a005456d222b/1756584529218/Episode+197+-+All+Day+I+Dream+About+Sony+-+Astro+Bot.mp3) ## [Episode 196 - You Mentioned Pants - Balatro](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/8/16/episode-196-you-mentioned-pants-balatro) _2025-08-16 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ I’m literally a podcast, what’s your excuse? Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about Balatro, the hit poker roguelike from last year. Balatro is, in my opinion, the best kind of roguelike, with very synergy focused modifiers in the form of Jokers and card enhancements, as well as very permissive deck building options. You can, with proper management, cut large swathes… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68a0d47cef02704254d9440a/1755370689673/Episode+196+-+You+Mentioned+Pants+-+Balatro.mp3) ## [Episode 195 - You Can Lead a Horse to Fanta - Uma Musume: Pretty Derby](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/8/2/episode-195-you-can-lead-a-horse-to-fanta-uma-musume-pretty-derby) _2025-08-02 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ NOCLIP finishes the URA Finale and stands above all other podcasts. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about… a currently popular gacha game about horse racing anime girls. Uma Musume (or Umamusume depending on who you ask) is a sort of sports management roguelike game where you build stats on characters and then, in combination with a small six-card deck of support… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/688e71e2925c8741c7d3c481/1754165806896/Episode+195+-+You+Can+Lead+a+Horse+to+Fanta+-+Uma+Musume+Pretty+Derby.mp3) ## [Episode 194 - Bioshock Ruined Society - The Talos Principle 2](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/7/19/episode-194-bioshock-ruined-society-the-talos-principle-2) _2025-07-19 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ There is only you, and the spark of the podcast that is your mind. Welcome back to NOCLIP! Today, we’re going to be looking at The Talos Principle 2, a first person puzzle game developed by Croteam. The game builds on, and stays pretty close to, the mechanics of the first game, using connecting lasers with various tools as the primary method of puzzle solving. Despite this, it does a good job of… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/687be67aa628ca5201539732/1752950454088/Episode+194+-+Bioshock+Ruined+Society+-+The+Talos+Principle+2.mp3) ## [Episode 193 - Super Death - Spiritfarer](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/7/2/episode-193-super-death-spiritfarer) _2025-07-03 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Do you know why we’re here? It’s because I have a small podcast. Welcome back to NOCLIP! Today, we’re going to be talking about Spiritfarer, an incremental, management sim, narrative game. Which is a lot of ways to describe what is really a pretty simple game. The core of Spiritfarer is in its characters, spirits who you pick up from various islands and tend to while they come to grips with their… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/6865ceb3cdb3381c13cd1530/1751502570323/Episode+193+-+Super+Death+-+Spiritfarer.mp3) ## [Episode 192 - Life Isn't Worth Living - To the Moon](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/6/15/episode-192-life-isnt-worth-living-to-the-moon) _2025-06-15 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Don’t tell anyone, but I always thought they were podcasts. Welcome back to NOCLIP! Today, we’re going to be talking about To the Moon, a narrative game focused around learning about characters through one’s memory. I imagine this description will be quite short, because there isn’t a lot I can cover without spoiling the plot. While technically a sci-fi story, the game revolves around one… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/684f193203452b7448886ea6/1750014315352/Episode+192+-+Life+Isn_t+Worth+Living+-+To+the+Moon.mp3) ## [Episode 191 - That Might Be A Pokémon - Half-Life](https://noclippodcast.net/episodes/2025/6/6/episode-191-that-might-be-a-pokmon-half-life) _2025-06-07 · Chad Rothermund · Describing The Skybox_ Forget about Freeman, we’re abandoning the podcast. Welcome back to the podcast! We may be into June, but we’re in the ides of Mystery May right now, and the fates have deigned we play Half-Life, and I am not one to argue with the fates. Half-Life is one of the most influential FPS games of all time, and part of that comes down to the way the game builds a really impressive world for you to play… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f99a07f8508214f1944f5f/t/68439f476e67fc4cd3ad43c7/1749262215791/Episode+191+-+That+Might+Be+A+Pok%C3%A9mon+-+Half+Life.mp3)