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| FRAXY ft. Team D-13 | 29 Dec 2025 | 01:05:12 | |
In the season two finale, Malachi and Nick talk to the entire dev team behind Star of Providence about "Fraxy", a freeware shmup focused on user-made content. Flan, Garoslaw, PureQuestion & AlexMdle all met within the Fraxy community and spent a lot of time there. What was special about Fraxy? And how did it lead to the foundation of Team D-13? A huge thank you to Team D-13 for making time to talk to us once more! Some additional shout-outs to prominent Fraxy members not mentioned in the episode: Connor/The2Banned2One, MrLRG, Coreshooter, Enyx, Kohuded, Line Rider, and Dabir. The new PXtone album Garo mentioned is here, featuring remixes of tracks from Star of Providence and Astronautilus: https://pxtunes.bandcamp.com/album/starseeker-astronautilus-vs-star-of-providence Here are a bunch of Fraxy videos for further study:
Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we will always be grateful for it. A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ We hope you enjoyed Upgrade Terminal! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Kind of Treasure | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:54:56 | |
On the penultimate episode of season two, Malachi and Nick share their thoughts on the podcast and what Star of Providence has meant to them. Then, over twenty community members contribute their thoughts on what StarProv means to them as well. The episode closes out with a poem by Malachi called "Little Ships". Thank you so much to everyone that sent us a recording to use in this episode! Thank you to the PXtone community, who let us use some of their tracks from the Star of Providence Remix Album. You can find it here: https://pxtunes.bandcamp.com/album/star-of-providence-remix-album A new remix album, featuring remixes of tracks from Star of Providence and Astronautilus was just released this year. You can find it here: https://pxtunes.bandcamp.com/album/starseeker-astronautilus-vs-star-of-providence And immense gratitude to Malachi's dear friend Aureate for creating the soundtrack for the "Little Ships" poem! Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What does Star of Providence mean to you? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PAX West 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:22:48 | |
Upgrade Terminal presents a short report on PAX West 2025, including an in-person interview with developer PureQuestion and friend of the show Lilac Olligoci! A big thank you to the both of them for speaking to Malachi at PAX! Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you been to PAX? What do you like about it? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fan Writings #4: "A Cup of Lethality" by Nick | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:48:18 | |
Upgrade Terminal presents "A Cup of Lethality" by Nick, as read by Nick, WHATiFGirl, Malachi and Seth Sturgill of Bit Harmony. After the piece, Malachi, Nick and WHATiFGirl chat about it and also some thoughts and suggestions on creating fanart in general. Also discussed: making cookies, nature walks, getting all the medals, a true Balatro sicko, and enjoying a listener recommendation. Check out WHATiFGirl's stuff!
Check out all of Seth's many podcasts!
Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What type of coffee is in your cup? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Podcast audio edited by Malachi "A Cup of Lethality" audio edited by Nick Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fan Writings #3: "Perched At The Boundary - First Ritual" by PunishingBirb | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:34:09 | |
Upgrade Terminal presents "Perched At The Boundary - First Ritual" by PunishingBirb, read by Malachi. After the piece, Malachi and Nick discuss the piece and some commentary from PunishingBirb. Also discussed: multiplayer matches, music and rain. Thank you to Ivo Vicic, Andy Rapaporte, Cinematic Sound Design, Wild Audio, Unrealsfx, Cristian Lucchetta, and Artlist Studios. Romi Kopelman played the cello version of Eric Satie's Gnossienne No. 1, while Bishara Haroni played the piano version used at the end. Their work is available on artlist.io and I highly suggest you check them out! (All Rights Reserved to www.Art-list.io for the music and sfx) Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What did you think of PunishingBirb's piece? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Aim Assist Arrival ft. Dunkey & Sean | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:42:16 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by videogamedunkey & Sean from Bigmode...for real! They talk being a publisher, Star of Providence, and the new aim assist update that is coming to Nintendo Switch soon. Also discussed: turkeys, evil bird song, Anhinga investigation, inheriting recipes, and the corn pit. Things to Check out: Bigmode: https://bigmode.com/games Bigmode Discord: https://discord.gg/fR5JBhw4Fb Bigmode 2025 Game Jam Playlist, courtesy of Witch Hazel: https://youtu.be/TKcXbtI39WQ?si=ODpI4vM0f2n9uG2h Star of Providence Modo: https://bigmode.com/shop/star-of-providence-modo Sean's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@videogamesean Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we love it to pieces! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you tried playing with aim assist on? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ship Talk: AB, AM & Skully | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:05:03 | |
Malachi and Nick chat about the Arena Blaster (AB), Armsmaster (AM) and Skully ships in Star of Providence. Community members Wertus, Doom Man, Algol, Lurkermeyer, kali, and AgitatedSkelling10 generously contribute their written opinions in this episode! Skully hacks into the episode to cause chaos, but in spite of that it's a good conversation. Also discussed: Knights of Guinevere Pilot, and late huckleberry treasure. Here's the Knights of Guinevere Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCAdbUaMlAE Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to artlist.io for the radio sfx, specifically KEDR Audio's - "Distorted Radio Transmission Shortwave Receiver Voices Static Slow Whine" What do you think of the AB, AM & Skully? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 「Raihousha 」 ft. h1data | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:00:02 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by H1data, the (re)translator of Star of Providence into Japanese. They talk about h1data's start in localization, some of the changes they made to the original translation, and how they became the retranslator in the first place. Also discussed: cold coffee and the end of summer, getting into BallisticNG, and the gift of tea. h1data's Website: h1data.github.io/contact/ h1data's Mentions: Hirohiko Araki (Baoh: the Visitor) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirohiko_Araki Kenji Miyazawa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenji_Miyazawa Pathos: Nethack Codex https://pathos.azurewebsites.net/ Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you played any of the Star of Providence translations? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ship Talk: Sword & Chaos | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:47:31 | |
Malachi and Nick chat about the Sword & Chaos ships in Star of Providence. Also discussed: a request for fried rice and a kayak challenge Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What do you think of the Sword & Chaos ships? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Font of Incredible Strength ft. ApprenticeNerd | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:13:12 | |
Malachi and Nick talk with ApprenticeNerd, a connoisseur of construct languages, or conlangs. They discuss some notable examples of conlangs, their personal favorites, and what a conlang could bring to Star of Providence. Also discussed: a cat cafe, merch deliveries, making coffee, building houses Check out Nerd's stuff: Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/apprenticenerd/ AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/SassyDragon/pseuds/SassyDragon Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Would you find a conlang in StarProv intriguing? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trials & Tribulations ft. Ruben | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:25:57 | |
Friend of the show Ruben returns to discuss the Trials, a "boss" "rush" added to the game after the Into Oblivion update. They discuss the puzzles, the challenge, and the lore of the trials. Also discussed: good music discoveries, Everdeep Aurora and psychological generosity, and the community's big SGDQ moment. Ruben's Links YouTube: https://youtube.com/@meriscan?si=a2zK_h1N4Eqg49U4 Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ocPSPDyNE&list=OLAK5uy_lqrryJfWlaEONeeouRX9vHaa5Wwa2Ddyw Picchio Dal Pozzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InqNhh79or0 Will Borger's Everdeep Aurora Review: https://www.shacknews.com/article/145053/everdeep-aurora-review-searching-for-a-home-at-the-end-of-the-world Professor Linda R. Tropp's article on psychological generosity: https://theconversation.com/making-eye-contact-and-small-talk-with-strangers-is-more-than-just-being-polite-the-social-benefits-of-psychological-generosity-252477 Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ How far are you in the Trials? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| On the Stage ft. Lilac Olligoci | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:00:28 | |
Malachi and Nick are once again joined by friend of the show Lilac Vrt Olligoci to discuss the many showcases they've done for Star of Providence, including their recent SGDQ run. Lilac talks about where they'll go next and share advice for those wanting to follow in the trail they've cleared. Also discussed: horse game, new challengers approaching, and the Mall of America. You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.social Watch Lilac's 2025 SGDQ run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXAglNzW8y4 Other StarProv Showcases mentioned: BIGHONKINBURGER's 2018 GDQ run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc7dPwqN_xU Kailaria's 2021 Flame Fatales run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4VpIDKAs3g Lilac's Feb 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0YCDXsNf5E Lilac's Jul 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0VlgpiPuSY Lilac & Kailaria's 2022 Flame Fatales race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwZzH0k9C5A Lilac's 2025 Power Up With Pride run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1tLWzLiIwE Black in a Flash: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/blackinaflash Frame Fatales: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/framefatales Oengus.io: https://oengus.io/ Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Did you get a chance to catch Lilac's run yet? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Minisode: The Maker of Modos ft. Mushbuh | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:08:53 | |
Malachi and Nick present a short interview (of sorts) with the designer Mushbuh. Mushbuh has partnered with Bigmode to design a figurine (or "Modo") for each of the games the studio publishes. The interview touches on Mushbuh's influences, projects, and process. The Star of Providence "Modo" is now available for purchase on Bigmode's shop, as well as the Bigmode Biggie and Animal Well Modos: https://bigmode.com/shop Check out Mushbuh's wonderful work: Itemlabel.com https://itemlabel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojTCmw2HzclisC0f2XBc1_JODdQWOH4zkcL5V9gcOCzXH7J_nN The Item Label Discord Server https://discord.com/invite/itemlabel Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still amazed it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Do you own any itemlabel swag? Plan to buy a Modo? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SPRINT 1 ft. Lilac & Kat | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:15:23 | |
This episode puts a spotlight on the first "SPRINT", the Star of Providence Racing InterNational Tournament. Malachi speaks with contestants and commentators Nick, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, and Kat AKA Volt Race. Tune in to hear their thoughts on what makes SPRINT unique, what they enjoyed about the tournament, and where it may go next. Also discussed: a successful apartment hunt, unsuccessful but enjoyable trouting, finding peace at a fireside and in a forest, and the wild Death Stranding 2 videos on YT. You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.social SPRINT's Bluesky is here: https://bsky.app/profile/sprint-racing.bsky.social The entirety of SPRINT 1 can be found on Twitch, here: https://www.twitch.tv/sprint__racing/videos Here is the Frame Fatales race between Kailaria & Lilac mentioned: https://youtu.be/gwZzH0k9C5A?si=cxB08iaPkluYFpPL Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Do you have ideas for future SPRINT events? Wanna join up? Do it! Join the official SPRINT Discord server! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beta Testers, Build 2: Dialixx & Rutabaga | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:59:28 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show Dialixx & Rutabaga as they discuss beta testing The second in our series of beta tester episodes! Also discussed: Canadian elections, apple cider, a blue jacket, and a Blue Revolver. Dialixx does pixel art commissions @Dialixx on Discord. You'll never find Rutabaga. Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bit Harmony Boys ft. Matt & Seth | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:15:08 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by the hosts of the Bit Harmony podcast, Matt & Seth, to talk about their work, the meaning they find in it, how they met, and a few of their favorite games, among other things. We've got lots of links for you, dear listeners:
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Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you listened to the Bit Harmony podcast yet? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beta Testers, Build 1: Aki & Bullet | 26 May 2025 | 01:05:57 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show an_Aki and Bullet as they discuss the early days of beta testing for Star of Providence. The first in our series of beta tester episodes! Also discussed: frog song, a new chair, a new bed, and a new mic. Here is Bullet's cursed audio vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YKqxVEzVwg Check out an_Aki's art on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/anaki.bsky.social Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coolant's Lore, Tome 2 | 12 May 2025 | 00:54:02 | |
Pt. 2 of Malachi and Nick's discussion with Coolant on the lore of Star of Providence. You should listen to Pt. 1 first. Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game (for real, this episode has some extra deep secrets), so listen at your own risk! Also discussed: Just lore. Yep, it's the only thing we talk about in this one, too! But if you're reading this right now, I imagine that's what you came for... Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here: Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coolant's Lore, Tome 1 | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:48:29 | |
Malachi and Nick sit down with friend of the show Coolant for a deep dive into the Star of Providence lore. Wiki editor, admin, and lore enthusiast, Coolant's generous, well-researched two-part lecture is a treat for any fellow lore lovers. Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game, so listen at your own risk! Also discussed: Nothing. We literally talk about lore the entire time. Strap in! Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here: Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Effortless Action ft. Shinji16 | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:08:20 | |
Malachi and Nick speak to Shinji16, a Bemani and Star of Providence streamer about positivity, favorite bosses, and his thoughts on what rhythm games and shumps have in common. Also discussed: too many games, ENA: Dream BBQ, and a bird poem in a bird card. Check out Shinji's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/shinji16 ENA: Dream BBQ: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134320/ENA_Dream_BBQ/ The Kestrel by John Frederick Freeman: https://www.simple-poetry.com/poems/the-kestrel-27355872715 Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Do you think rhythm games and shumps are related? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Post-Oblivion Dialogue | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:40:44 | |
Malachi and Nick chat about the various goings-on after the official re-release of Star of Providence on February 20th, 2025. Also discussed: fantastic fanart and a new café! Links to the articles & Podcast mentioned:
Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Any thoughts on the launch of the game? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| On Roguelikes & Writing ft. Grayson Morley & Ruben | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:13:52 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by writer and games critic Grayson Morley, as well as returning friend of the show and high-level shmup player Ruben to discuss how to improve at Star of Providence. Then, they talk to Grayson about his videogame newsletter Backlog, his award-winning short story "Brent, Bandit King", and learn a little about what to expect from the novel he is working on. Also discussed: dog walks and Spring weather, replaying Okami, Regicide with friends, and an unexpected poem. Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored about it! A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Checkout Grayson's Writing: Grayson's Recommended Reading: The Bright Sword, by Lev Grossman Any advice on how to improve at Star of Providence? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Diving Into Oblivion ft. Doom Man | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:06:50 | |
Notice: Unfortunately, some audio interference while broadcasting from beneath the maintenance system caused issues with Malachi's audio. Sorry about that, listeners! Malachi and Nick are joined by StarProv community member Doom Man to delve deeper into some of the new content in the Into Oblivion update that dropped last week. Loops 1 - 7 are discussed, as well as Trials 1 - 3, so expect spoilers for those! Also discussed: fighting tournament surprises, making dinner for friends, StarProv "eye traps", and getting back into making StarProv videos! AND, this is our first episode debuting the amazing new intro music composed by none other than Garoslaw! We are so honored to have this intro. A huge thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ You can check out Doom Man's art here: How are you enjoying Into Oblivion so far? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Edge of Oblivion ft. Guia & Ian | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:11:34 | |
Upgrade Terminal is BACK! And just in time, as Star of Providence: Into Oblivion comes out February 20th, 2025! Malachi and Nick are joined by artists and fellow fans Guia and Ian to discuss the release date news, what they hope to see in the update, as well as Guia and Ian's awesome art. Check out Guia's Art! Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/whatifgirl.bsky.social Tumblr https://whatifgirl.tumblr.com/ Linktree https://linktr.ee/whatifgirl Check out Ian's Art! Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/ianboni.bsky.social Websitehttps://ianboni.neocities.org/ Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Are you as excited as we are for Into Oblivion? Join the Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Minisode: The 2024 All Hallows' Eve Special | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:25:47 | |
Upgrade Terminal presents: Void Seeker, a fanfic/audio drama for the spooky season, as well as a short discussion where Nick asks Malachi to explain himself. Warning: strong opinions about candy corn are revisited and reiterated. We hope everyone has a deliciously scary season! Thanks to Ivo Vicic, Alon Peretz, Kyle Preston, and Jimmy Svensson, who created the music you heard in the piece. Their work is available on artlist.io and I highly suggest you check them out! (All Rights Reserved to www.Art-list.io for the music and sfx) Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their sfx in this podcast. Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have you ever seen a ghost? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rogue Transmission: PAX West 2024 | 28 Sep 2024 | 00:21:54 | |
Malachi and Nick break the podcast hiatus to present a short report on PAX West 2024. A big thank you to the BigMode booth workers and everyone that spoke to Malachi at PAX. Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Did you play the demo at PAX? What did you think? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Recorded and edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heart of the Old World ft. PureQuestion & AlexMdle | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:04:47 | |
In the season one finale of the podcast, Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with Alex Mdle and Pure Question, two members of Team D-13, to talk about the history of Star of Providence. Thanks as always to Garoslaw AND ALEXMDLE for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have any good ideas for season 2? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! We will be back in season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rampant Speculation | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:28:57 | |
Malachi and Nick discuss the new trailer for Star of Providence, and the release date and revelations it may be hinting at. Then, they talk shop about the end of season one of Upgrade Terminal. Also discussed: Good music from good friends, Rift of the Necrodancer, and a surprise mint invasion. Check out the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRvv1ezR_Rs Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What are your thoughts on the trailer? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pilot Interview #5: BulletDuDe | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Malachi and Nick talk to BulletDuDe, a storied beta tester and community member. They discover the surprising origin of a rare in-game collectable, geek out over AlexMdle's artwork, and discuss the only way a 14th weapon could be added to the game. Also discussed: Acing the seminar assessment, Nine Sols first impressions, and the return of summer shorts and fried rice. Images Referenced in the Show: You can find BulletDuDe here: Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Upgrade Terminal, Year 1: The Passage of Time | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:09:06 | |
Malachi and Nick take a moment to acknowledge Star of Providence's release date, June 7th 2017, and also the past year of podcasting about the game. Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you so much for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pilot Interview #4: Dialixx | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:47:34 | |
Malachi and Nick speak with Dialixx once again, this time for a pilot interview! Listen to hear how Dialixx discovered the game, became a beta tester, and his thoughts on art. Also discussed: Animal Well, lasagna, a trip home, hummingbirds, and the art of arranging a charcuterie board. You can find Dialixx here: Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Bevy of Beverages ft. Ruben | 20 May 2024 | 00:50:47 | |
Nick, Malachi and Ruben talk about their relationship with the beverages of choice for Star of Providence's main characters, coffee and orange juice! What do these beverages say about the characters drinking them? And what would Overlord, Chaos, and Skully's beverages of choice be? Also discussed: Going to Hades with a friend, the aurora borealis, Hyperion Cantos, Citizen Sleeper, the "What If?" book series, and someone's birthday! Hades II: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II/ Randall Munroe's books: https://xkcd.com/books/ Hyperion Cantos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperion_Cantos Citizen Sleeper: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578650/Citizen_Sleeper/ Thanks as always to Garoslaw for allowing us to use his music and sfx in this podcast. His work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ What do you think the other ships would drink? Are you on Team Pulp? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Weapons of Choice Pt.2 ft. Ruben | 06 May 2024 | 00:26:40 | |
This is part two of Malachi, Nick and Ruben's discussion on Star of Providence's weapons. The focus is now on the Unique weapons in the game. Which Unique could use some rebalancing? Which Unique grew on them? And will Malachi pick the same choice as Ruben every single time? Only one way to find out... Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? What's YOUR favorite Unique weapon? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Weapons of Choice Pt.1 ft. Ruben | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:51:26 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by Ruben for part one of a discussion on Star of Providence's weapons. What weapons could use some rebalancing? What weapons grew on them? And which are their favorites? Also discussed: finding a new house, fighting loneliness, a Heroscape bee army, and Slowerpace's music Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? What's YOUR favorite weapon? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Star of Providence Show ft. Coolant | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:53:47 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by Coolant to pitch each other their ideas on what a Star of Providence show would look like. Also discussed: A coveted ZeroRanger achievement, embracing the rain, and cooking fried rice. Coolant's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ccoolant The Earthbound Strategy Guide: Earthbound Strategy Guide: https://tiredoldhack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/earthbound-strategy-guide.pdf Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Terminal Glitches 1 | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:06:12 | |
This is a short compilation of outtakes that are usually posted in our Discord server every Monday between episodes. They feature many of our friends: Squega, Garoslaw, Rutabaga, Coolant, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, Meriscan, PaperLaur, DucDuck. We thank them all once gain for spending time talking Star of Providence with us! Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Aspiring Geomancers ft. Dialixx | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
Malachi and Nick talk with Dialixx about their impressions after spending more time with Advanced Geomancy, the incredibly charming official Star of Providence room editor! Also discussed: New computer, personifying your PC, pancakes, and playing The Crew: Quest for Planet 9. Check out Advanced Geomancy here: https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancy The pancake recipe Malachi used: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21014/good-old-fashioned-pancakes/ The Crew: Quest for Planet 9 (the game Nick mentioned): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/crew-quest-planet-nine Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Huge thanks to RenRen for allowing us to use their music from the Advanced Geomancy soundtrack. They make lots of great music and you can find it on Bandcamp: https://mistajub.bandcamp.com/ And thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Garoslaw: Sweet Beeps are Made of This | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:47:55 | |
Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with none other than Garoslaw, the composer for Star of Providence's fantastic soundtrack! How did he get his start in music? What advice does he have for others? What other projects is he working on? And who are Tosia and Mika? Also discussed: Blowing Dunkey's mind, how amazing Balatro is, and revisiting Golden Sun after decades away. Garoslaw's References: Yoko Kanno: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoko_Kanno Yuki Kajiura: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuki_Kajiura Taku Iwasaki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taku_Iwasaki Shirō Sagisu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shir%C5%8D_Sagisu Alstroemeria Records: https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Alstroemeria_Records Reaper Software: https://www.reaper.fm/ Battle of the Bits: https://battleofthebits.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rogue Transmission: Room Makers Unite! | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:11:17 | |
Malachi and Nick talk about the latest incredible news to hit the community: Advanced Geomancy, the official Star of Providence Room Editor has been released! And it's AWESOME. Check out Advanced Geomancy here: https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancy Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fan Writings #2: "Absurd Afterlife" by NIQNick | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:26:51 | |
Upgrade Terminal presents: "Absurd Afterlife" by Nick, brought to life by PaperLaur and Lilac Vrt Oligocci. After the piece, Nick and Malachi discuss the original prompt and Nick's thoughts about absurdism. The second in the Fan Writing subseries of the podcast, which features fan writing inspired by Star of Providence. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG A big thank you to Nobonoko for the use of their song "What is Life Like for Planarian?" off of their album "Swamp". Their music is available to stream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sinewavy And available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://nobonoko.bandcamp.com/ And our endless gratitude to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for letting us use their music and sfx on the podcast. Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pilot Interview #3: Meriscan | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:50:56 | |
Malachi and Nick talk with Meriscan, a long-time member of the Star of Providence community. What has kept Meriscan playing for so long? How was it participating in racing events? And how did he become a beta tester? Also discussed: Coco's recovery, Diner Dash, invasive frost and pour over drip-bag coffee. Meriscan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meriscan The Co-Optional Podcast Meriscan references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Umwz6Fxnnk&t=840s Nick & Meriscan's awesome race from Monorail 2: https://youtu.be/MFFBcnO2wDI?si=fdKF3AZl9x67WL9B Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pilot Interview #2: HorizonSinistre | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:46:19 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by Horizon Sinstre, "The Untouchable", a title he gained by completing many no-hit no-bomb boss fights in the mirror. They talk about the beginning of Horizon's love of difficult challenges and what challenge runs they may attempt in the future. Also discussed: game design school, Nick's January of Joy, and R.F. Kuang's book "Babel". Check out Horizon's stuff! Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Room After Room | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:47:06 | |
Malachi and Nick discuss one of the most important characters in Star of Providence: the facility itself! Join them as they travel through each floor, theorizing as they go. Also discussed: Revisiting the Sims 2, a very cool doorman, and games that feel like an actual place. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Cusp of a New Year | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
Nick and Malachi discuss what they hope 2024 may hold for Star of Providence. Also discussed: frog-shaped guns, content wish lists, and podcast plans Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The 2023 Upgrade Terminal Holiday Special | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:05:44 | |
On a recent trip to the Archives, we unearthed a short fragment of Twin Spires Network's annual Giftmas Special. Thank you for listening, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Psychographic Pilot Profiles | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:40:40 | |
Are you a Seal Seeker? Rune Carver? Scrap Runner? Sky Watcher? Or maybe a Terminal Hacker? Malachi and Nick discuss these five different player profiles, adapted from Magic the Gathering for Star of Providence. Also discussed: writing through tough times, the virtues of Christmas lights, and the Tetris Effect. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hanging in the Hub ft. Lilac Vrt Olligoci | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
Malachi and Nick talk with Lilac Vrt Olligoci about video game hubs and what makes Star of Providence's hub special. Also discussed: Panning for gold, late-night cheeseburgers, and medicating with music. Lilac's Art: https://olligociarts.tumblr.com/ Lilac's Facility Diner: https://www.tumblr.com/facilitydiner Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cultivating a Chinese Community ft. DucDuck | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:31:53 | |
Malachi and Nick are joined by DucDuck, a Chinese speaking content creator who made a long form video about Star of Providence. This required translating large portions of the game into Mandarin, which was no easy task. Also discussed: Limbus Company, Returning to Risk of Rain, and the joy of a foggy morning. Check out DucDuck's video here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Jg4y1R7v7/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Ghost in the Terminal | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:27:32 | |
It's Spooky Season! Malachi and Nick talk about the seasonal change that the end of October brings to Star of Providence, and also the terror that lurks within the games story. Warning: Strong opinions about candy corn are shared. Also discussed: never ending nightmares and eerie mountain hikes. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Whys and Whos of the Wiki ft. Coolant & Rutabaga | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:51:09 | |
Malachi and Nick talk to two powerful contributors to the Star of Providence Wiki: Coolant and Rutabaga. Together they discuss the wiki history, triumphs, challenges, and hope for more contributors to heed the call. Also discussed: a friend's victory, a mountaintop rescue, a new cat, and speedrunning Void Stranger. Check out the Wiki here: https://starofprovidence.wiki.gg/wiki/Star_of_Providence_Wiki And Void Stranger here: Void Stranger: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2121980/Void_Stranger/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Edited by Malachi Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||