#153: Sometimes a big win for diversity turns into an excuse that leads to less diversity in media. We look at examples of this, inspired by Crazy Rich Asians, the first big-budget American Hollywood film with a mostly Asian cast in 25 years. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Goblin Lore…
Read More#1: Join Breck and Sophia as they discuss the importance of diversity in media and Muslim superheroes like Ms. Marvel, Green Lantern Simon Baz, Monet St. Croix, Wise Son, and Dust!
Read More#51: Lauren asked members of the GT Community about their most memorable game deaths and then wrote a paper on it. Lauren and Josué discuss what makes a game death memorable and why so many people answer the question with “Aeris from FFVII.
Read More#152: As a follow-up to last week’s discussion about Batwoman, we discuss Queer characters and themes in children and family programming. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Heroes ACE blog – http://bit.ly/2BzkRqa Parole Board Games blog – http://bit.ly/2BlVfNf Jedi Counsel interview w/ Patrick O’Connor – http://bit.ly/2Br3esf Rebecca Sugar on LGBTQ visibility – http://bit.ly/2MZrjI0 00:00:00 –…
Read MoreIn this episode, Brian, Josue and I discuss the concepts of Analysis Paralysis and Anticipation of Play. At a recent convention I had the realization that there is a familiar cartography of states of mind during game play.
Read More#151: Batwoman is making her live-action debut in a few months and we are very happy with the casting of a Queer actress playing a Queer superhero. Stick around for Media Matters and Geek Therapy segments. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Ruby Rose on Jimmy Fallon – http://bit.ly/2B3WS1M Break Free – http://bit.ly/2B7ccL9…
Read More#50: Your favorite games are sometimes the ones you remember the most fondly, not the games you are best at or know the most about. In the 50th(!!!) episode of Headshots, Josué realizes he loves Mega Man games despite knowing very little about them.
Read More#150: It’s our 150th episode!!! This week we talk about how sometimes it doesn’t pay to do good. Also, Josué wants a nickname for members of the community. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Why people love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work – http://bit.ly/2LVBK2T Positive and Negative podcast – http://bit.ly/2netFrf 00:00:00 – Intro…
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