Norah joins Ben in the Tucson studio this week to explore the word vintage. They have a meandering discussion about wine, antiques, art, education, and foods served at Disney parks. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-15...

Since “I’m listening to the The Two Vague Podcast podcast” is overly redundant, we’re going to remove THE first repetition AND give Ben a more cartoony aesthetic for our Wood Anniversary logo rebrand.

Cheyenne joins Ben this week to catch us up on all of his life changes and adventures in the City of Roses! They talk Fields of Mistria and HAMSTERMIND before getting into an insightful discussion about how computers have changed interpersonal communication. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Jakub from Mi’Pu’Mi Games joins Ben this week to talk about game development and being an associate producer for Black Jacket. Aunt Norah also makes an appearance. To commemorate the occasion of listening to it, you can even buy a T-shirt! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Ben had to brush up on his cat communication skills to prepare for this week’s show featuring a chat with Mango the podcat and soon to be a main character in one of @partlyrobot ‘s zines! No butts were sniffed during the recording of the episode. #AprilFools www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Holly Huff joins Ben this week to share her experiences of being an autistic stand-up comedian, her views on Batman in various media, and her dreams of being a TV comedy writer. They also talk about the game Dispatch and how Dead Rising 2 ruined horses. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Join Ben and Karen Morrison this week for a wonderful conversation about all the amazing things she and her peers are doing for IGDA and the IGDA Foundation to build a thriving and welcoming video game industry community! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Andrew joins Ben this week for what can only be described as an episode about uniquely angular perspectives. Andrew shares everything he has learned from his research for his book about ADHD coping skills, and Ben explains a technique for perspective drawing. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Got a free Patreon Post up to try and make you want to subscribe to the paid content, which is actually real stuff in the real mail every month. Zines and stickers. Super Analog! If you're a fan of the @twovaguepodcast.com this is Ben and Mango the Podcat in the preview illo.

Ben and Norah have reached the end of the review code backlog. They have four very different games to talk this week spanning an assortment of genres and many professions—weapon maker, treasure hunter, angler, and food truck worker. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

In a show nearly lost to the vast ocean of recent PAX shenanigans and review episodes, Ben talks with Norah and game designer Eddie about StarVaders. There’s a wealth of information about the game, game design philosophy, and a sandwich called The Burger! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Ben wraps up his batch of PAX 2025 episodes with a packed day 4! He met a bunch of awesome folks on the final day including Pedakin, Anna, and Autumn Ivy. Tune in to find about the amazing stuff he saw and played and a BONUS review of Copycat as a capper. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-14...

Ben has more PAX West shenanigans to share this week including the embracing the joys of meat science, skiing to the music, participating in a robot revolution, engaging in some government oppression, doing some fantasy cooking, playing blackjack in hell, and… bird watching.

Prepare yourself for PAX West 2025 day two game playing hijinks! Plus, Ben had an amazing interview with Karen from the International Game Developer Association Foundation, whose mission is to provide mentorship and support to marginalized voices in gaming. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

The wait is over! Ben is finally ready to spill the tea about his PAX West 2025 experiences starting, predictably, with the first day. After escaping Chile with Lara Croft and a night to recover, he dove right into the shenanigans! #paxwest #paxwest2025 www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Final day of the Labor Day Sale at the big website. It’s a good chance to get a deal on this #Godzilla design I put up at the request of @twovaguepodcast.com Get it for cheap while you can. Who knows how much shirts are going to cost tomorrow? www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7948...

In this pre-PAX West episode, Norah assists Ben with reviewing three more games from the old backlog pile—Antro, The Precinct, and Revenge of the Savage Planet! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/dance-club...

Autism information broker and all around good guy, @partlyrobot.com joins Ben this week to answer the question, “would the addition of puppets make the podcast better?” Listen in to determine their conclusion! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Norah joins Ben this week for another batch of game reviews—an arcade style vector graphics game, a GBA inspired adventure featuring a yo-yo wielding bat, and a game where you can develop your relationships with assorted household appliances! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Game designer extraordinaire Christian joins Ben this week, and together they put on a creativity clinic! It’s all packed into a 64-minute morsel for your listening pleasure! And before we forget to mention it, GO WISHLIST Rogue Climber on Steam IMMEDIATELY under penalty of apathy!

Ben’s enormous backlog of game review codes has left him scrambling to get them all taken of before PAX West. Aunt of the pod, Norah… TO THE RESCUE! This week… mental health and animal protagonists—same weirdness, different format. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Erik from Imaginary Game Studios joins Ben this week to catch up on what they have been doing recently, spin yarns about their days in high school, and to discuss the positive and negative perceptions around the word derivative. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Jen from Worth Her Salt Sourdough joins Ben this week to reminisce about the old days and talk about the joys of sourdough! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Sky joins Ben this week for a real “video game sandwich” of an episode—the meat being a discussion about their respective journeys and experiences with therapy. For the bread, they talk about recently played games and games with unique growth mechanics. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

@sirflufffyvonmelt.bsky.social from Small Rice Studios joins Ben this week to talk about their latest card game ROAST! If you listen all the way through you’ll probably be rewarded with an outtake, a game review, or perhaps BOTH. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

For an episode not lacking consummate V’s, @partlyrobot.com joins Ben to talk about all things related to dragons! PLUS, in the exciting news category… ANDREW HAS A GAME TO TALK ABOUT from the second generation of video game consoles! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

No Andie MacDowells or Hugh Grants were harmed during the making of this episode. Ben wanted to recite a eulogy for Bash so we obliged. Now you have 2 options: read it on our Substack OR listen to it in the comfort of your own home. Tissues not included. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

Ben has written a eulogy for his late feline companion Bash. He would love for you to read it.

In memory of Bash… 2004-2025. You will be missed in perpetuity.

It is with a heavy heart that report that Ben’s 21 year old podcat has passed away. Ben will be eulogizing Bash on our Substack account within the week. He and his occasional audible meowing on the show will be missed.

Just a little pixilated majesty created for the next show graphic.

Cheyenne joins Ben this week for an episode that, not unlike those hot new clubs, has EVERYTHING —philosophy, video games, an old shoe found in Chicago on Lower Wacker Drive, Freshman Engineering students starting an industrial band, an aquarium full of fish with human faces…

Thanks @partlyrobot.com for sharing your skills of an artist!

I've got a new featured special rolling up on my Tabletop Nonstop Crowdfundr campaign. Valentine's Day is coming up, and I designed this Valentine themed Advance Dungeons Have Dragons coffee mug. Support at this level before February 8th. Mugs ship within 72 hours. www.crowdfundr.com/dragonpin

An early ADHD awareness VD gift, compliments of @partlyrobot.com ! THANKS ANDREW!

I had too much auditory sensory difficulties to go to many punk show. So, I don’t exactly identify as punk. But, as a Gen X #zinester, I feel like I am definitely “on the punk spectrum.” Check out the latest episode of the @twovaguepodcast.com www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j86zh-...

Guess the word based on the cover art concept…

I saw this little guy at work yesterday.

@partlyrobot.com … want to go on another sensory adventure?

Not unlike this week’s word, the Two Vague Podcast is great to listen to and SOMETIMES lights fuses. Andrew talks about the learnings from his old Portland punk scenester roommates. Ben talks about the spirt of punk within the games of SUDA51 including the remaster of Shadows of the Damned.

Help Andrew out! Be an ally and a member of the Order of the Consummate V’s! Select that you will pick up the purchase in person, mention that the Two Vague Podcast sent you, and you MIGHT just save some money on shipping!

In retrospect, I should’ve named him Popeye or Sailor! #CatsofBluesky

Check out Ben’s review of SlavicPunk: Oldtimer for the PS5 on our Substack page! #VideoGameReview twovaguepodcast.substack.com/p/excellent-...

My new Substack post is a Treble Treat, with my review of "the Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters" anthology from @thinkinginkpress.bsky.social at the top, my latest @crowdfundr.bsky.social campaign, and a bit on the @twovaguepodcast.com

Check out Andrew’s amazing zines and merchandise… stay for the consummate V’s!

Just in time for Boxing Day we have an AMAZING episode on the word circuitous featuring Erik—game developer, narrative designer, and lead spreadsheet hater at Imaginary Game Studios! If you’re a fan of literature, video games, or both, you’ll surely enjoy this week’s show (we DID call you Shirley)!

Aron from the Korean developer JOFSOFT joins Ben this week to talk about the game development process, his experiences working for arguably the largest Korean game developer, and the amazingly novel and super fun game Pizza Bandit! www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

Thanks to @partlyrobot.com by way of @alexwinter.com , The Two Vague Podcast is now verified! Exciting stuff, eh?

Let’s talk about CHICKENS while playing BEHEMOTH. See you on YouTube and Twitch tomorrow, November 22nd, at 2 PM PST for another BEHEMOTH stream! BTW, achievements are coming VERY soon! 🐥🍉🍳

…and while you’re at it check out his other cool merchandise! All proceeds go to raising a baby, and you know how adorable they are!