Explore every episode of the podcast The Gaming Persona
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| The Tank, The Healer, The DPS | 14 May 2026 | 00:56:39 | |
If you’ve ever felt weirdly proud of being the one who saves a wipe, or secretly stressed that everyone’s counting on you, you already understand the psychology behind the tank, healer, and DPS trinity. Tonight Doritos and I go deep on the “holy trinity” of MMORPG roles and why it instantly makes raids, dungeons, and even some shooter-style games make sense. We pull examples from Star Wars: The Old Republic and Final Fantasy XIV, from daily login hooks and guild camaraderie to the moments where a group becomes a real community. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| What If Leveling Up In Games Explains Growing Up | 07 May 2026 | 00:41:11 | |
I’m not going to pretend recording is easy right now. This is our first time back since my dad passed away, and that absence sits in the room with us. But we still show up and, somehow, the mix of honesty, jokes, and real insight turns into something I’m proud to put into the world. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| How Gamified Training Tackles Gambling Harm In Modern Gaming | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:51:35 | |
What happens when gambling leaves the casino and slips into our favorite games, our phones, and even our goals? We pull back the curtain on how chance-based mechanics shape behavior, from WWE 2K card packs and loot boxes to trophy-hunting grinds that quietly mimic slot machines. Along the way, we share a rare look at a two-year project brought to life: a 60-CEU, fully gamified clinical training that turns counseling concepts into interactive minigames, including a Super Nintendo–style “Casino Escape” and a prevention planner that forces tough tradeoffs to win funding. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Video Games Do NOT Reduce Wellbeing | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
The Gaming Persona reviews a recent publication by Vuorre et al. (2022) which found no significant reduction in wellbeing due to gameplay patterns. Dr. Gameology talks with Jenny and Gene to uncover what it is about video games that works for their week, and what they pay attention to so they can stay on the right path. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Stray - the Psychology of Playing a Cat | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:57:29 | |
The Gaming Persona talks about Stray! This game has been sweeping across the gaming world as one of our first best opportunities to run around the post-apocalyptic streets as a cat. The charm and mental shifts of playing as a cat definitely have an impact on the player. The TGP hosts all review their interactions with animals in games, and reveal the specific ways animals are used to create the gaming experience. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Resident Evil and Survival Horror | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:57:15 | |
Dr. Gameology reviews the Resident Evil franchise with Jenny and Gene. Research on problem solving and decision making is introduced to further the discussion of positive elements, even in games where players are running for their lives more than they are choosing to fight. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Understanding the Video Game Grind | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:01:36 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny review some of the games most notorious in the current gaming landscape for deploying grinding mechanics to extend gameplay interactions for their player base. The discussion extends to labeling different kinds of grinds, and each host shares their experiences being drawn in by these styles of game design. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Life Skills We Learn In Video Games | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:05:50 | |
We use so many life skills to conquer the many problems we face each day. Some of these skills are actually taught to us by video games. Each time we practice a new skill, we potentially level up in our abilities to handle new situations more effectively. This episode, The Gaming Persona welcomes in a new cohost to join the weekly discussion - Gene Wong! Now as a three person panel, the TGP hosts seek to expand the catalog of games and bring in new motivation perspectives to the ever expanding discussion of who we become when we play games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Persona - The Psychology Of The Phantom Thieves | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:48:13 | |
The Persona games are a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei JRPG series, and this game centers on the Phantom Thieves. The games focus on the journey of these high school students as they use their personas, creatures born from their minds, to explore the depths of their psyches. Along the way, they must face their demons and prevent impending doom. While the tone of these games can be dark, they also contain plenty of humor and lighthearted moments. They create a perfect blend of anime storytelling with psychology approaching mythological styles of conflict. In this episode, Dr. Gameology brings back his friend from many games, Gene, to explore the impacts and insights to be found from playing this beloved franchise. They explore the societal lessons, psychological themes, and the personal impact these games have had on their journey through their college years and life challenges. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Ninja Player Types And Street Fighter | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:50:19 | |
Ninjas prefer difficult challenges, but they also desire fast-paced decision making and competition. For them, video games are regarded as a testing ground for their abilities and intellect. In-game progression isn’t as important to ninjas as it is to most other player types. It is all about skill-based mastery, not in-game advancement. They're quick and nimble, and they like games that let them put their reflexes to the test. Games such as Street Fighter and League of Legends are perfect for the ninja player type. This episode of The Gaming Persona features Dr. Gameology and Jenny reviewing what it was like playing Street Fighter V head-to-head for their new Patreon bonuses. They run down what it takes to be a serious contender and make a mark on a worldwide game community. Tune in! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| The Quarry - Player Choice & Games With Multiple Endings | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:11:57 | |
The Quarry has been released this month! This decision-based video game with multiple endings features teenagers in a spooky campground trying to survive until the end of the night. Our guest host for the week, Gene Wong, joins Dr. Gameology to review some of their most memorable gaming memories with stories we play using our choices on the screen. Since Gene and Dr. Kaufmann have an extensive background in playing games together, they review how these games have given them goals to fulfill and leaderboards to climb. Player types continue to be a constant force on the show as well, as we explore Gene's Bard/Acrobat tendencies. Research on how game choices are structured gets covered to identify the many different ways player choice and multiple endings shape some of the most exciting narratives in the past two decades of video game storytelling. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Black Mage Spells for Powerful Mental Health | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:51:39 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny discuss some of the most powerful mental health spells they have learned form their time in Final Fantasy XIV Online. This episode shares a tribute specifically to the Black Mage class, and how the metaphorical lessons in how we play fit into our daily lives. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Streaming Games, Online Harassment & Mental Health With Dr. Michelle Fynan | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:59:34 | |
Female gamers often report experiencing harassment during their times of playing video games online. For this episode, the Gaming Persona welcomes Dr. Michelle Fynan and her expertise on sex therapy issues to explore insights from recent research findings on why people watch streamers, and why it feels acceptable to behave poorly on the internet. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Are We The Heroes Or The Villains When Games Become Our Path? | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:47:41 | |
A world where most people log in to feel alive doesn’t sound so distant anymore, and we start by asking what happens when VR stops being a novelty and becomes the neighborhood. Ready Player One gives us a map of desire and danger: ads funding escape, avatars replacing identity, and corporations writing the rules of our second lives. We connect that to gear you can buy right now—haptic vests, VR headsets—and the unsettling ease with which pixels begin to stand in for presence. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Welcome To The Psychology Of The Lands Between | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:08:28 | |
There is a new game in town, and this year, it has become one of the most popular games released so far. Elden Ring is a Souls Style game published by From Software that gives the players a vast open world, the opportunity to build characters of various classes, weapon choices, and stat selection, and an intense difficulty curve to master en route to becoming Elden Lord. In this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny welcome their friend Wes also known as Baron von Dank, from the Alea Iacta Est Guild (AIE) to talk about how to have a healthy gaming persona in The Lands Between while recounting some of their memories of playing Final Fantasy XIV and Elden Ring. They dive deep into psychology, discussing the importance of having good mental health while existing in this space, as well as the challenges they faced and the strengths they gained from playing the game that shone through in others. Plus, they explore with us the characters and the storyline of Elden Ring, sharing their discoveries and insights on the gaming world as a whole. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Couples Who Game Together In-Game Die (& Win) Together | 25 May 2022 | 01:03:08 | |
Cooperative gaming experiences for couples are extremely rare. One game that focuses on this experience is the local coop game, It Takes Two.
It Takes Two was the winner of the Video Game Awards 2021 Game of the Year. The game features a married couple who are sucked into an imaginative and dangerous version of their own home life to battle the fears of their daughter who has just learned about her parents are getting a divorce.
Every challenge in this game requires both players to work together, while also providing a narrative discussion on healthy marriages and repairing damaged relationships.
Join Dr. Gameology and Jenny as they talk to, none other than the wife of Dr. Gameology, Julia Kaufmann. She comes on the show to discuss what it is like playing this game with her own husband. She also gives us an in-person opportunity to review the Gardener Player type and other scientific studies on how games interface with marriages between players and non-players. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Mobile Games Are Video Games Too! How Games Can Affect Your Life In Positive Ways | 21 May 2022 | 00:52:51 | |
Did you know that mobile games can help boost mental health? Dr. Gameology and Jenny review some of the mobile games they are currently playing. They give special mention Pokemon Go, Candy Crush, and other games that had a tremendous impact on mobile gaming. It’s interesting to dive into the psychological insights of the mobile gaming experience. Examples include the experiences of boredom, apathy, anxiety, and satisfying fulfillment in the way we connect with these games. Tune in to learn more! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Archetypes and Our Gaming Heroes | 11 May 2022 | 00:38:00 | |
In this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny review the concept of archetypes and apply them to characters from various video games. This Jungian concept has been applied to all forms of literature and media with characterizations of different heroic traits and personal aspirations. We start first with the psychological concept, and then move into video game centric perspectives on the research of gaming experiences. This conversation helps players notice deeper connections between themselves and the heroes they enjoy carrying through the conflict of their favorite gaming stories. We can always apply these ideas to the way we seek to handle our challenges in our lives when we become inspired by the paths to success we can witness in video games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| It's All About the Game & How You Play It | 03 May 2022 | 01:16:35 | |
For this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny review the variables being measured by a different motivation scale used by psychologists to understand gaming motivations. Metaphorical connections are shared relating to how we play Elden Ring from a place of confidence or from a place of fear. A special mention goes out to the moment Doc recites the lyrics to Triple H's entrance theme and what it has meant to him as a wrestling fan and as a therapist all of these years. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Life Satisfaction Scores and Gaming | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:56:26 | |
In this episode, we review the Satisfaction with Life Scale and how we display our answers to the questions through the way we play (or think about) different kinds of video games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Finding the Right D.O.S.E of Happiness in Gaming | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:57:29 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny talk about 4 different kinds of happiness chemicals and how each of them actually fit into the reward experience of playing video games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Re-Enchanting Geekdom with @SuperPwrToolkit | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:58:17 | |
The Gaming Persona is joined by Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu from psychologyforgeeks.com and @SuperPwrToolkit to explore her gaming motivation profile, how social media posts have become a form of self care, and the role of fandoms in positive mental health in people's lives. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Glaring Responsibly as a White Mage in FFXIV | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny reflect on their Ordinary World and share more concepts on Social Capital, delving into the mental health lessons we can absorb when playing healing classes such as the White Mage in Final Fantasy XIV Online. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Chores and Game Structures | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:53:43 | |
Dr. Gameology & Jenny review several research publications to construct a conversation on how structural game characteristics determine how a player is going to play the game itself. Perhaps deep engagement in video games is more a manifestation of the player's drive for social capital, fulfilling the goals inherent in their personality, or other completely reasonable things. Continue the Journey friends! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| When Unlocking a Roster Becomes A Life Philosophy | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:54:04 | |
A blizzard on the radar, a snowblower on life support, and a birthday synced to the Royal Rumble—sometimes life scripts its own main event. We kick things off with the storm chatter and slide into family rituals: homemade banners, dish-duty bets, and a living room that morphs into an arena. From there, we dig into the heart of wrestling fandom—nostalgia, surprise returns, and the art of long-term booking. We trade predictions for both Rumbles, debate whether WWE can resist repeating its favorite arcs, and celebrate the enduring appeal of Drew McIntyre as a symbol of grit and second chances. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Our Mental Health Flawless Victory with Mortal Kombat | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:43:08 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny review their gaming session of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and the tips they came away with for successful mental health planning from this game. Favorite characters, impact of the franchise on each of them from childhood until now, and the ability to course correct and learn from past errors all get time in the discussion to shine. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Being A Guardian - Interview with Matt & Dr. Goku from Guardians Mental Health | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:46:31 | |
The Gaming Persona welcomes 2 friends from Guardians Mental Health onto the show! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Avatar Relationships (Panel Preview for CFCC 2022) | 11 Jan 2022 | 01:13:21 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny shared a overview of their Ordinary World's and are getting ready for a panel on character creation and the Ideal Self at Central Florida Comic-Con. Together, they explore the 4 styles of avatar connection and form a personal hypothesis of which ones they subscribe to in their MMO gaming. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Triple-Red Shell Life - Mental Health Tips from Mario Kart | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:50:56 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny drift into the holiday season with a discussion of how hard Mario Kart can be on our goals to develop GRIT. If you want a mental health shortcut, the 7 Gaming Persona tips for positive mental health and grit from Mario Kart are provided in the Ascent segment. Have a great holiday everyone, and thanks for listening! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| What the FFI (of Personality) | 18 Dec 2021 | 01:01:26 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny review their Ordinary Worlds, Disney weddings, and PAX Unplugged. We also take the time to complete the Five Factor Inventory and apply our results to the way we see life and play Final Fantasy XIV. Maybe Jenny will Tank and track down those Aether Currents now that we have data? Who knows? If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Last Night Before Endwalker Expansion (feat. Jessica) | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:12:07 | |
The Gaming Persona welcomes another INFJ to the show; our good friend for the past 20 years - Jessica!!! We review the experience of playing Final Fantasy XIV Online for the past year as a friend group, joining a guild, choosing our classes for leveling, and anticipating what comes next in the new iteration of the game. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| How to Acrobat Across the Dark Void | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:19:37 | |
Jenny reviews how Metroid Dread terrorized Dr. Gameology this week, and the TGP crew review a new research report from Newzoo. The focus on American vs. world preferences for gaming starts the show. The Road of Trials and Ascent focus on reviewing the Acrobat player type , and what it takes to enjoy being this style of player, and how it feels to play games built specifically for them when this is not your typical play style. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Dr. Shane's Meme Life Podcasting Hour | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:18:54 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny welcome Dr. Shane Tilton to the show to talk about Meme Life, his upcoming book and all the different layers of memetic communication. Other show topics included D&D, gaming, and Atari games and why we have ADHD, and more. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| The Return for Dr. Csikszentmihalyi (1934-2021) | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:56:46 | |
The conversation this week focuses on the passing of Dr. Csikszentmihalyi during the first week of Dr. Gameology's study on Flow in FFXIV going live. Doc and Jenny hold a conversation about life and having an impact, and how meaning can come from the experiences we find in many activities, including video games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Being the Light with Mxiety | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:18:38 | |
The Gaming Persona welcomes Mxiety to the show. As a Twitch partner and mental health advocate, Mxiety shares her perspective on video games, her community, her mission, and how she connects with some of her favorite games. Dr. Gameology and Jenny continue to review the importance of games and consideration of wellness principles in the way we engage our communities and our passions. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| We Turn Games Into Life Lessons And Refuse To Hit Game Over | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
A disco‑laced cold open gives way to a sharper question: why do some people drop the controller at Continue while others dig for one more quarter? We start with Mortal Kombat timers, Ninja Turtles heartbreak, and NBA Jam swagger, then map those lessons onto real deadlines, teaching, and the kind of crunch that keeps you up past 1 a.m. The throughline is simple and stubborn: games train resilience. They reward pattern learning, reframing failure, and trying again without drama. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Flow Part II - The Assessment | 19 Oct 2021 | 01:03:03 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny talk about Flow again, this time breaking down the Dispositional Flow Scale and what is experienced in different games and life activities where flow is possible. This conversation leads into mastery, control, and why it is important for us to care about feedback and to have autotelic experiences. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Being a Therapeutic Geek with Founder Anthony Bean | 07 Oct 2021 | 01:24:15 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny welcome Dr. Anthony Bean, psychologist and founder of Geek Therapeutics, to the show! This episode reveals we found another INTJ who loves psychology and video games, and explores many of the offerings GT has for many different types of people who enjoy games, fun, and general geek happenings in life. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Discussing Online Toxicity (and Other Things) with Dr. Diez-Morel | 26 Sep 2021 | 01:34:46 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny welcome another INTJ (by night) to the show to discuss gaming research and insights related to online toxicity and other important ideas - Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel! This episode explores how important it is to finish the Water Temple, and what it takes to support others, and why some people may not think that is their responsibility. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Live Show - We Did This 1 Year | 16 Sep 2021 | 01:26:58 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny recorded their first live show on the Dr. Gameology Twitch channel. This discussion provides a reflective overview of what the show has done, recent interviews, favorite episodes, and doors video games and the desire to talk about them have opened. It also is a display of community with chat interaction and showing how friendships can have amazing and fun things to do together in the world of video games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Flavor Text - Adam Hates Blue Magic | 12 Sep 2021 | 01:11:18 | |
The Gaming Persona welcomes another friend to join the show. Adam Hill is a clinician who uses Magic: The Gathering as a pathway to mental health goals such as self-esteem boosting and problem solving. Dr. Gameology and Jenny explore the various types of cards, their applications, and what all of this might mean in the context of helping people understand how they play the game, life, and everything else. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Researching a Working Class Nerd | 28 Aug 2021 | 01:20:46 | |
Nick Vern from Working Class Nerds podcast hangs out with Dr. Gameology and Jenny to review gaming motivation, personality types, and how games fit into the life of a Clinical Research Assistant. From INTJ to Horizon Zero Dawn, story to rapid pick up and play, we cover it all as one more friend of the show shares how they continue the journey! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Avatar Gender & Gamer Motivation - Interview with Nick Yee | 20 Aug 2021 | 01:25:20 | |
A New Traveler Approaches on Our Journey! Dr. Gameology and Jenny welcome their first ever guest to the show... Nick Yee from Quantic Foundry! If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Random Topic Generator (part II) | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:59:09 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny let the forces of the game-i-verse bring the topics to them. Randomness ensues and Jenny engages in some delusions of grandeur over her Luck stat. Reviewing the bigger takeaways doing 40 episodes of a podcast and approaching the 1 year anniversary also becomes a big part of the conversation this time around. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| NPC's and Companions | 30 Jul 2021 | 01:07:38 | |
Dr. Gameology reviews the various reasons people interact with companion and non-playable characters the way they do. Jenny and Doc both review various game experiences that shaped the way they see the importance of these mechanics in creating game memories. Academic topics explore virtual empathy and bot technology. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| The Show Reaches a New Level | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:02:41 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny talk about selecting classes in RPG games and how leveling them creates an important part of the game playing process. The episode includes experiences from Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and a few other RPG style games. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| I Parried Once And My Bluetooth Laughed | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:49:21 | |
New year, same chaos—plus a heavy dose of heart. We kick off 2026 by riding the emotional afterglow of the Stranger Things finale and pivot straight into game talk that actually matters: finishing Baldur’s Gate 3 live, redefining what “challenge” means, and building smarter paths through Expedition 33’s tight parry windows and tricksy bosses. The result is a conversation that blends celebration, strategy, and the real-life tweaks that keep our hobby fun when time and tech don’t cooperate. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Discord Brings Us Together | 06 Jul 2021 | 01:15:03 | |
For this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny explore the use of discord to build gaming communities in parallel with the play of games. Additional concepts include player optimal distinctiveness and the influence of factions on gamer beliefs. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Open Worlds and Doomed Chickens | 18 Jun 2021 | 01:15:24 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny share their experiences with open world and creator mode games. This episode strikes a balance between both hosts game experiences across the decades of gaming and how games look now. Research on Just Cause 2 from the early 2010's highlights how open world formats categorize players by behavior profiles and then games can be constructed to have specific appeal and shelf life. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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| Fiero & Productivity | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:58:22 | |
Dr. Gameology and Jenny review fiero as a concept to explain the burst of joy during the deepest accomplishments game and life have to offer. This is then applied to multiple contexts in life from work to productivity, along with what type of player type we might be across our holistic range of experiences. If you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!
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