Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games

Ken Gagne of Gamebits

Polygamer is a monthly audio podcast that encourages and celebrates equality and diversity in gaming by interviewing voices pushing for change. By speaking with traditionally marginalized voices, host Ken Gagne of Gamebits provides a platform to discuss problems and seek perspective on matters of sexism, racism, ableism, ageism, and more, within our industry, our community, and our games. Polygamer airs the second Wednesday of every month.

Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years

Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years

Host Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes. The post Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 27, 2022 • 37:39

Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory

Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory

Helene Utterback discusses polyamory, why we don't see this romantic relationship modeled in video games, and how modders have closed the gap. The post Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 20, 2022 • 1:03:34

Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits

Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits

A podcast interview with Aenne Schumann, narrative designer of the Arcade Spirits visual novels, about social justice, ADHD, and FMV games. The post Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 15, 2022 • 1:19:55

Polygamer #125: Game to Grow

Polygamer #125: Game to Grow

Game to Grow is a non-profit that promotes the therapeutic, educational, and community growth benefits of gaming. With structured online sessions of Dungeons & Dragons and Minecraft, as well as their own tabletop game called Critical Core, Game to Grow teaches gamers of all ages and to become more confident, creative, and socially capable. In […] The post Polygamer #125: Game to Grow first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 18, 2022 • 1:04:28

Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead

Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead

Cyndi Wiley is the Digital Accessibility Lead for Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lab. Equipped with everything from screenreaders to Xbox consoles, the Lab helps students and faculty create, advocate for, and consume media that is accessible to users of all different abilities. In this interview, Cyndi and I chat about how disability is a […] The post Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality

Apr 20, 2022 • 1:04:27

Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden

Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden

Honey P. Rosenbloom is the executive director of Friendship Garden, a founding member of the Alphabet Workers Union, and an accomplished indie game developer. The post Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 23, 2022 • 1:09:23

Polygamer #122: Web developer Allison Holt

Polygamer #122: Web developer Allison Holt

A podcast interview with Allison Holt, a Webby-award-winning web developer who's worked at such video game companies as Turbine, Harmonix & 38 Studios. The post Polygamer #122: Web developer Allison Holt first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 23, 2022 • 1:08:35

Polygamer #121: Arthur Inasi of Harmonix & Greasy Says

Polygamer #121: Arthur Inasi of Harmonix & Greasy Says

Arthur Inasi has spent the last 15 years at Harmonix, developer of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band rhythm games, working as a sound designer, level designer, voice actor, mocap actor, and more. As creative lead of Dance Central VR, he oversaw the series’ reboot for Oculus virtual reality headsets. His side hustles include producing […] The post Polygamer #121: Arthur Inasi of Harmonix & Greasy Says first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 12, 2022 • 57:29

Polygamer #120: Sabriel Mastin, D&D editor & Overwatch player

Polygamer #120: Sabriel Mastin, D&D editor & Overwatch player

After years as a Dungeons & Dragons player, Sabriel Mastin stepped behind the DM screen to run her own campaign. She immediately loved it, creating her own adventures in the world of Eberron. With that experience under her belt, she realized she could help other DMs with their own creations as well. She now offers […] The post Polygamer #120: Sabriel Mastin, D&D editor & Overwatch player first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 22, 2021 • 1:01:50

Polygamer #119: Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek & Con Artist

Polygamer #119: Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek & Con Artist

Bonnie Gordon is an actor, voice actor, and musician extraordinaire. Having previously been a Starfleet ensign at Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, she now voices the ship’s computer on the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. And as part of the Library Bards musical comedy duo, she sings pop culture songs rewritten with nerdy […] The post Polygamer #119: Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek & Con Artist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:16:20

Polygamer #118: Freelance composer & sound designer Chel Wong

Polygamer #118: Freelance composer & sound designer Chel Wong

Chel Wong is a Boston-based video game composter and sound designer. As a freelancer, she has worked on such titles as the music puzzler Kine, the Starfox-inspired Whisker Squadron, and the surreal adventure RPG She Dreams Elsewhere. Not only has she also helped run the Game Audio Boston group, but as a freelancer, she invests […] The post Polygamer #118: Freelance composer & sound designer Chel Wong first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 20, 2021 • 50:23

Polygamer #117: GamerDoc esports physician Dr. Lindsey Migliore

Polygamer #117: GamerDoc esports physician Dr. Lindsey Migliore

Dr. Lindsey Migliore, also known as GamerDoc, is a licensed esports physician. While hiking the Appalachian Trail, she realized that only by abandoning her original goal of becoming an NFL team doctor could she combine her passions for medicine and video games. She now works with esports athletes to maintain and improve their health; and, […] The post Polygamer #117: GamerDoc esports physician Dr. Lindsey Migliore first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video

Sep 22, 2021 • 59:30

Polygamer #116: Beth Daggert of Lode Runner, Star Wars & Nox Archaist

Polygamer #116: Beth Daggert of Lode Runner, Star Wars & Nox Archaist

Beth Daggert has been a game designer, software engineer, lead programmer, director of engineering, and vice president of engineering, within and without the gaming industry. Having worked on such historic franchises as Lode Runner and Star Wars, she recently accomplished a bucket-list item of contributing to the development of an Ultima-inspired role-playing game — for the […] The post Polygamer #116: Beth Daggert of Lode Runner, Star Wars & Nox Archaist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast

Aug 25, 2021 • 1:11:49

Polygamer #115: Brianna Dym on fanworks

Polygamer #115: Brianna Dym on fanworks

Brianna Dym is a Ph.D student in the University of Colorado Boulder’s information science department under Dr. Casey Fiesler. Brianna’s field of study is fanworks: the original creations, derivations, and reimaginings of existing brands and media, from movies to video games. LGBTQIA+ authors engage in this creative component of fandom to produce original stories and […] The post Polygamer #115: Brianna Dym on fanworks first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vi

Jul 21, 2021 • 1:07:50

Polygamer #114: Dr. Melissa Chaplin on indie game marketing

Polygamer #114: Dr. Melissa Chaplin on indie game marketing

Dr. Melissa Chaplin is the head of client strategy at Game If You Are, a UK-based marketing firm helping indie video games get the attention they deserve. When not writing press releases, editing trailers, and landing podcast spots for upcoming developers, Melissa is busily building community. She’s the founder of Games Industry Lunch Club, a […] The post Polygamer #114: Dr. Melissa Chaplin on indie game marketing first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video

Jun 16, 2021 • 1:04:33

Polygamer #113: Maia Weinstock of LEGO Women of Computing

Polygamer #113: Maia Weinstock of LEGO Women of Computing

Maia Weinstock is the creator of LEGO Women of NASA, a kit she proposed on the LEGO Ideas site that won approval to be made into a real product. Now she’s pitching the Women of Computing, a set that pays homage to Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and other women who were instrumental in the early […] The post Polygamer #113: Maia Weinstock of LEGO Women of Computing first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 19, 2021 • 58:55

Polygamer #112: Kate Olguin of Other Ocean Interactive

Polygamer #112: Kate Olguin of Other Ocean Interactive

Kate Olguin knew that finishing her undergraduate career and searching for a job would be difficult; she did not expect a pandemic to make it even harder. Fortunately, armed with a degree in interactive media and game design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Kate landed as a game designer at Other Ocean Interactive, where she currently […] The post Polygamer #112: Kate Olguin of Other Ocean Interactive first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 14, 2021 • 1:03:21

Polygamer #111: Artist & unschooler Ivy Dolamore

Polygamer #111: Artist & unschooler Ivy Dolamore

Ivy Dolamore is an artist, cryptid, and unschooler. The product of a curriculum-free homeschooling education, Ivy quit her job at GameStop to become a full-time artist, supported by commissions, Patreon, and an extensive social media following. Her creations span a variety of art styles and media, including prints, jewelry, and Diamond Art. In this episode, […] The post Polygamer #111: Artist & unschooler Ivy Dolamore first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vi

Mar 17, 2021 • 1:00:51

Polygamer #110: Librarian Amanda Pegg-Wheat

Polygamer #110: Librarian Amanda Pegg-Wheat

Amanda Pegg-Wheat is a children’s librarian and branch manager in Quincy, Massachusetts. In addition to books, movies, video games, and Internet access, Amanda offers her patrons another service: Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. As the DM, she guides young adventurers through the fantasy world of Theros — even when the pandemic keeps them from gathering around the […] The post Polygamer #110: Librarian Amanda Pegg-Wheat first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vid

Feb 17, 2021 • 1:11:35

Polygamer #109: Dianna Lora of Massive Entertainment

Polygamer #109: Dianna Lora of Massive Entertainment

Dianna Lora is an account manager at Massive Entertainment, the Ubisoft studio working on the next Star Wars video game. She is an accomplished multimedia maven, having written reviews, produced videos, and edited podcasts for such outlets as Sony, DualShockers, and GoodgameTV. Now, from her new home in Sweden, Dianna manages corporate relationships with producers, […] The post Polygamer #109: Dianna Lora of Massive Entertainment first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in

Jan 27, 2021 • 1:05:11

Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist

Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist

A podcast interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert -- gamer, psychologist, author, research director at Take This, and host of the YouTube channel Psychgeist. The post Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 16, 2020 • 1:05:12

Polygamer #107: Kelsey Lewin of Video Game History Foundation & Pink Gorilla Games

Polygamer #107: Kelsey Lewin of Video Game History Foundation & Pink Gorilla Games

A podcast interview with Kelsey Lewin, the co-director of the Video Game History Foundation and co-owner of Pink Gorilla retail stores in Seattle, Washington. The post Polygamer #107: Kelsey Lewin of Video Game History Foundation & Pink Gorilla Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 11, 2020 • 1:02:29

Polygamer #106: Courtney Garcia of Screen Therapy

Polygamer #106: Courtney Garcia of Screen Therapy

A podcast interview with Courtney Garcia, who uses media psychology to analyze video games and how they can help us develop our emotional intelligence. The post Polygamer #106: Courtney Garcia of Screen Therapy first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 14, 2020 • 58:42

Polygamer #105: T.L. Taylor on Twitch streaming

Polygamer #105: T.L. Taylor on Twitch streaming

Dr. T.L. Taylor of MIT is the author of 'Watch Me Play'. We talk about Twitch, esports, online play, teaching during a pandemic, and amusement parks. The post Polygamer #105: T.L. Taylor on Twitch streaming first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 23, 2020 • 57:07

Polygamer #104: Creatrix Tiara

Polygamer #104: Creatrix Tiara

A podcast interview with Creatrix Tiara, a Melbourne-based shenaniganist using stage magic & video games to advocate for immigration reform. The post Polygamer #104: Creatrix Tiara first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 19, 2020 • 57:51

Polygamer #103: Jordan Jones-Brewster of We should talk.

Polygamer #103: Jordan Jones-Brewster of We should talk.

An audio podcast interview with Jordan Jones-Brewster, narrative designer of the video game We should talk. The post Polygamer #103: Jordan Jones-Brewster of We should talk. first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 29, 2020 • 1:00:40

Polygamer #102: Jason Oda of Waking

Polygamer #102: Jason Oda of Waking

A podcast interview with Jason Oda of Waking, a game that uses the player's personal memories as weapons in the fight to awaken from a coma. The post Polygamer #102: Jason Oda of Waking first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 17, 2020 • 54:59

Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020

Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020

How do we hold onto our identity as gamers after becoming parents and find time for our favorite hobby? Ken Gagne talks with parents on this PAX East panel. The post Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 13, 2020 • 1:03:27

Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh

Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh

Ken Gagne's podcast interview with Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor from video games Gone Home, Gears of War 5, Final Fantasy XV & co-founder of GameDev.World. The post Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 15, 2020 • 1:08:31

Polygamer #99: Ludomusicologist Dr. Dana Plank

Polygamer #99: Ludomusicologist Dr. Dana Plank

A podcast interview with Dr. Dana Plank, a ludomusicologist devoted to the study of video game music and audio. The post Polygamer #99: Ludomusicologist Dr. Dana Plank first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 18, 2020 • 1:21:13

Polygamer #98: Nic Tompkins-Hughes

Polygamer #98: Nic Tompkins-Hughes

Nic Tompkins-Hughes talks about being a gamer parent, raising neuroatypical children on the rainbow spectrum, and transitioning themselves. The post Polygamer #98: Nic Tompkins-Hughes first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 12, 2020 • 1:22:19

Polygamer #97: Dr. Carly Kocurek of Save Point & Games for Girls

Polygamer #97: Dr. Carly Kocurek of Save Point & Games for Girls

A podcast interview with Dr. Carly Kocurek, who's crowdfunding issue #2 of Save Point zine on Kickstarter while studying the Games for Girls movement. The post Polygamer #97: Dr. Carly Kocurek of Save Point & Games for Girls first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 22, 2020 • 50:58

Polygamer #96: Caspian Whistler of A Profound Waste of Time

Polygamer #96: Caspian Whistler of A Profound Waste of Time

A podcast interview with the founder & creative director of APWOT, an independent magazine inspired by video games, about the Kickstarter for its second issue. The post Polygamer #96: Caspian Whistler of A Profound Waste of Time first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 11, 2019 • 47:03

Polygamer #95: Dr. Jessica Hebert of the PDX Broadsides

Polygamer #95: Dr. Jessica Hebert of the PDX Broadsides

A podcast interview with Dr. Jessica Hebert, placentologist & nerd musician with the PDX Broadsides, about nerd music, touring, Rosalind Franklin & placentas. The post Polygamer #95: Dr. Jessica Hebert of the PDX Broadsides first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 13, 2019 • 1:04:55

Polygamer #94: Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt Five

Polygamer #94: Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt Five

A podcast interview with Jeri Ellsworth, CEO of Tilt Five, about her successful Kickstarter to produce a mixed reality gaming headset to succeed castAR. The post Polygamer #94: Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt Five first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 9, 2019 • 1:02:15

Polygamer #93: Dr. Aurit Lazerus on playfulness

Polygamer #93: Dr. Aurit Lazerus on playfulness

A podcast interview with Dr. Aurit Lazerus, a gamer with a clinical practice who uses video & board games to incorporate playfulness into daily life. The post Polygamer #93: Dr. Aurit Lazerus on playfulness first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 18, 2019 • 58:30

Polygamer #92: Bobbi A Sand of Transcenders Media

Polygamer #92: Bobbi A Sand of Transcenders Media

A podcast interview with Bobbi Sand of Transcenders Media, developer and publisher of Knife Sisters, a BDSM visual novel released for Steam in April 2019. The post Polygamer #92: Bobbi A Sand of Transcenders Media first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 14, 2019 • 56:39

Polygamer #91: Alicia Caillier of Harmonix Music Systems

Polygamer #91: Alicia Caillier of Harmonix Music Systems

A podcast interview with Alicia Caillier, product manager at Harmonix, developer of Dance Central for Oculus. The post Polygamer #91: Alicia Caillier of Harmonix Music Systems first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 10, 2019 • 59:41

Polygamer #90: Athena Z Peters of Adventure Pub

Polygamer #90: Athena Z Peters of Adventure Pub

An audio podcast interview with Athena Peters, the founder and co-owner of Adventure Pub, a gaming gastropub located outside Boston in Arlington, Massachusetts. The post Polygamer #90: Athena Z Peters of Adventure Pub first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 19, 2019 • 1:02:37

Polygamer #89: Twitch variety streamer SlyTQ

Polygamer #89: Twitch variety streamer SlyTQ

SlyTQ is a variety Twitch streamer who hosts charity streams for Take This. We podcast about avoiding creative burnout and emotional support animals. The post Polygamer #89: Twitch variety streamer SlyTQ first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 8, 2019 • 1:12:46

Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019

Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019

A PAX East 2019 panel, moderated by Ken Gagne, featuring independent artists who create arts and crafts inspired by video games. The post Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 10, 2019 • 59:48

Polygamer #87: Tifa Robles and The Explorers of Azullucent

Polygamer #87: Tifa Robles and The Explorers of Azullucent

Tifa Robles is a freelance writer whose first book, the young-adult fantasy novel The Explorers of Azullucent, is currently on Kickstarter. The post Polygamer #87: Tifa Robles and The Explorers of Azullucent first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 6, 2019 • 1:05:34

Polygamer #86: Eve Leblanc of Clever Endeavour Games

Polygamer #86: Eve Leblanc of Clever Endeavour Games

A podcast interview with Geneviève "Eve" Leblanc is the community manager and QA tester for Clever Endeavor Games, developer of Ultimate Chicken Horse. The post Polygamer #86: Eve Leblanc of Clever Endeavour Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 13, 2019 • 55:40

Polygamer #85: Shannon Symonds of The Strong Museum of Play

Polygamer #85: Shannon Symonds of The Strong Museum of Play

Shannon Symonds is a curator at the Strong Museum of Play, home to the International Center for the History of Electronic Games (ICHEG). The post Polygamer #85: Shannon Symonds of The Strong Museum of Play first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 9, 2019 • 1:03:09

Polygamer #84: Meagan Marie, author of “Women in Gaming”

Polygamer #84: Meagan Marie, author of “Women in Gaming”

A podcast interview with Meagan Marie of Crystal Dynamics, author of Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play, a book of profiles and interviews. The post Polygamer #84: Meagan Marie, author of “Women in Gaming” first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 5, 2018 • 40:41

Polygamer #83: Bahiyya Khan of after HOURS

Polygamer #83: Bahiyya Khan of after HOURS

A podcast interview with Bahiyya Khan, the developer of after HOURS, a full-motion video (FMV) game about sexual assault & borderline personality disorder (BPD). The post Polygamer #83: Bahiyya Khan of after HOURS first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 14, 2018 • 53:15

Polygamer #82: Geek Remix’s Stacy & Mari

Polygamer #82: Geek Remix’s Stacy & Mari

A podcast interview with Stacy and Mari of YouTube channel GeekRemix, in which the two women Let's Play and analyze mainstream and indie video games. The post Polygamer #82: Geek Remix’s Stacy & Mari first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 17, 2018 • 1:40:46

Polygamer #81: Cynthia Lowen, director of NETIZENS

Polygamer #81: Cynthia Lowen, director of NETIZENS

A podcast interview with Cynthia Lowen, the director and producer of Netizens, a documentary that exposes the proliferation of gendered, online harassment faced by women, including Anita Sarkeesian. The post Polygamer #81: Cynthia Lowen, director of NETIZENS first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 26, 2018 • 48:52

Polygamer #80: Angela O’Hara of Big Viking Games

Polygamer #80: Angela O’Hara of Big Viking Games

Angela O'Hara is the senior artist at Big Viking Games in London, Ontario. In this podcast interview, we talk vector art, Sailor Moon, and Flash games. The post Polygamer #80: Angela O’Hara of Big Viking Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 15, 2018 • 54:18

Polygamer #79: Abbey Perl of the Diverse Gaming Coalition

Polygamer #79: Abbey Perl of the Diverse Gaming Coalition

Abbey Perl is the founder of the Diverse Gaming Coalition, a non-profit charged with ending bullying in gaming and other media -- and having fun while doing it. The post Polygamer #79: Abbey Perl of the Diverse Gaming Coalition first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 11, 2018 • 49:38

Polygamer #78: Katie Kaitchuck of GaymerX

Polygamer #78: Katie Kaitchuck of GaymerX

Katie Kaitchuck is the executive director of GaymerX, an LGBT video game convention. In this podcast interview, we talk about Pride Month and queer characters. The post Polygamer #78: Katie Kaitchuck of GaymerX first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 13, 2018 • 46:33

Polygamer #77: Dr. NerdLove on gaming & dating

Polygamer #77: Dr. NerdLove on gaming & dating

A podcast interview with Harris O'Malley, aka Dr. NerdLove, about online dating, video gaming, being a geek, and healthy relationships. The post Polygamer #77: Dr. NerdLove on gaming & dating first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 9, 2018 • 51:59

Polygamer #76: Gaming Patreon at PAX East 2018

Polygamer #76: Gaming Patreon at PAX East 2018

A panel of Tanya C. DePass, Lon Seidman, and Ian Danskin about crowdfunding their YouTube channels, Twitch streams, and 501c3 non-profits. The post Polygamer #76: Gaming Patreon at PAX East 2018 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 11, 2018 • 1:02:35

Polygamer #75: Matt Baume of Queens of Adventure

Polygamer #75: Matt Baume of Queens of Adventure

A podcast interview with Matt Baume, dungeon master of Queens of Adventure, a Kickstarter-funded podcast based on Dungeons & Drag Queens. The post Polygamer #75: Matt Baume of Queens of Adventure first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 21, 2018 • 55:49

Polygamer #74: Joseph Bein of Out of Sight Games

Polygamer #74: Joseph Bein of Out of Sight Games

Joseph Bein of Out of Sight Games talks about the Kickstarter-funded audio-only game A Hero's Call, development tools for blind gamers & visual accessibility. The post Polygamer #74: Joseph Bein of Out of Sight Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 17, 2018 • 44:10

Polygamer #73: Wally S on nonbinary characters

Polygamer #73: Wally S on nonbinary characters

A podcast interview with Wally S, a Twine game developer and author who recently gave a GaymerX East talk on nonbinary character representation in video games. The post Polygamer #73: Wally S on nonbinary characters first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 13, 2017 • 55:07

Polygamer #72: Nicole Hunter of Black Gamers Revolution

Polygamer #72: Nicole Hunter of Black Gamers Revolution

Nicole Hunter is a freelance writer for BlackGirlGaming.com and a moderator for Black Gamers Revolution, an intersectional safe space for Black gamers. The post Polygamer #72: Nicole Hunter of Black Gamers Revolution first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 8, 2017 • 47:38

Polygamer #71: Susan Arendt of Genii Online

Polygamer #71: Susan Arendt of Genii Online

Susan Arendt is the editor of Genii Online, a website dedicated to magic and deception for magicians, as well as co-host of the Continue gaming podcast. The post Polygamer #71: Susan Arendt of Genii Online first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 11, 2017 • 1:11:26

Polygamer #70: Kellian Adams Pletcher of Green Door Labs

Polygamer #70: Kellian Adams Pletcher of Green Door Labs

A podcast interview with Kellian Adams Fletcher, mastermind behind Green Door Labs, which builds mobile and transmedia games for museums and non-profits. The post Polygamer #70: Kellian Adams Pletcher of Green Door Labs first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 13, 2017 • 58:10

Polygamer #69: Tanya C. DePass of Fresh Out of Tokens

Polygamer #69: Tanya C. DePass of Fresh Out of Tokens

Tanya DePass is the founder of I Need Diverse Games and former host of diversity audio podcast Fresh Out of Tokens, which we discuss in this post-mortem. The post Polygamer #69: Tanya C. DePass of Fresh Out of Tokens first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 9, 2017 • 55:37

Polygamer #68: Katie Hallahan of Phoenix Online Studios

Polygamer #68: Katie Hallahan of Phoenix Online Studios

An audio podcast interview Katie Hallahan, whose studio created the King's Quest fan game The Silver Lining. She also covers The Walking Dead for 411mania! The post Polygamer #68: Katie Hallahan of Phoenix Online Studios first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 12, 2017 • 1:01:34

Polygamer #67: Freelance writer Sarah LeBoeuf

Polygamer #67: Freelance writer Sarah LeBoeuf

Sarah LeBoeuf reports from E3 about the Nintendo Switch and how the AFK Room by Take This made the event that much more tolerable. Also: Breath of the Wild. The post Polygamer #67: Freelance writer Sarah LeBoeuf first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 28, 2017 • 1:03:05

Side Quest #2: Wonder Woman with Sabriel Mastin

Side Quest #2: Wonder Woman with Sabriel Mastin

Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine is a successful film for DC, director Patty Jenkins, and feminists everywhere. Sabriel Mastin and I review. The post Side Quest #2: Wonder Woman with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 7, 2017 • 59:18

Polygamer #66: Charles Babbage Institute on historical diversity & representation

Polygamer #66: Charles Babbage Institute on historical diversity & representation

The Charles Babbage Institute at the University of Minnesota is an archive and research center dedicated to preserving the history of information technology. Instead of physical hardware and software, the CBI preserves the culture and stories of the IT industry, as told by both those who created it and those whom it impacted. Its extensive collection […] The post Polygamer #66: Charles Babbage Institute on historical diversity & representation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality

May 24, 2017 • 1:20:29

Polygamer #65: MIT’s Prof. Kishonna Gray on justice studies

Polygamer #65: MIT’s Prof. Kishonna Gray on justice studies

Prof. Kishonna Gray teaches in MIT's Comparative Media Studies/Writing, coming from Eastern Kentucky University, where she founded the Critical Gaming Lab. The post Polygamer #65: MIT’s Prof. Kishonna Gray on justice studies first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 10, 2017 • 51:43

Polygamer #64: Dr. Noah J. Springer on reddit & GamerGate

Polygamer #64: Dr. Noah J. Springer on reddit & GamerGate

Dr. Noah J. Springer wrote his Ph.D. dissertation about how the online communities of reddit empowered GamerGate through the Kotaku In Action (KIA) subreddit. The post Polygamer #64: Dr. Noah J. Springer on reddit & GamerGate first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 26, 2017 • 1:13:16

Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017

Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017

Ken Gagne, Susan Arendt, Alexander Sliwinski & Jonathan Holmes give advice for being a better writer in the video games industry in this PAX East 2017 panel. The post Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 12, 2017 • 1:03:15

Polygamer #62: Sabriel Mastin of Overwatch & Overbuff

Polygamer #62: Sabriel Mastin of Overwatch & Overbuff

A podcast interview with Sabriel Mastin, head of social media and support for Overbuff, a stats-tracking company for Blizzard's first-person shooter, Overwatch. The post Polygamer #62: Sabriel Mastin of Overwatch & Overbuff first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 15, 2017 • 55:55

Polygamer #61: Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid

Polygamer #61: Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid

A podcast interview with Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid, Nintendo Force, and A Profound Waste of Time about voice acting, journalism, and PewDiePie. The post Polygamer #61: Jonathan Holmes of Destructoid first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 1, 2017 • 1:08:28

Polygamer #60: Speedrunner Kungfufruitcup

Polygamer #60: Speedrunner Kungfufruitcup

A podcast interview with Kungfufruitcup, a Twitch streamer and speedrunner who recently attended the Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) marathon. The post Polygamer #60: Speedrunner Kungfufruitcup first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 15, 2017 • 1:03:27

Polygamer #59: Video game culture photographer EMiSpicer

Polygamer #59: Video game culture photographer EMiSpicer

EMiSpicer is a video game culture photographer who travels the world capturing gaming events and moments. From GaymerX in New York and California to Fantastic Arcade in Texas and Blip Festival in Japan, EMiSpicer has documented conventions, conferences, festivals, and competitions with her artistic photography. When not moving, she’s at home as the social media […] The post Polygamer #59: Video game culture photographer EMiSpicer first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in

Jan 25, 2017 • 1:09:23

Polygamer #58: Matt Baume of Playing With Pride

Polygamer #58: Matt Baume of Playing With Pride

An interview with Matt Baume of the book Defining Marriage and podcast Sewers of Paris about his and James Morris' video project, Playing With Pride. The post Polygamer #58: Matt Baume of Playing With Pride first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 11, 2017 • 1:01:45

Polygamer #57: Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games

Polygamer #57: Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games

A podcast interview with Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games about point-and-click adventure games and crowdfunding Lorna Bains on Indiegogo. The post Polygamer #57: Natalie Juhasz of ReVenture Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 14, 2016 • 1:17:24

Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East

Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East

Podcast alumni Ken Gagne, Matt Conn, Khadeja Merenkov, and Francesca Carletto-Leon reunite to share their inspiration for pursuing diversity in gaming. The post Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 23, 2016 • 1:07:07

Polygamer #55: Twitch streamer SeriouslyClara

Polygamer #55: Twitch streamer SeriouslyClara

A podcast interview with SeriouslyClara, a Twitch content creator and livestreamer of indie games who promotes mental health awareness and body positivity. The post Polygamer #55: Twitch streamer SeriouslyClara first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 9, 2016 • 1:02:20

Polygamer #54: Amy Allison of WIGI on Girl Scout patches

Polygamer #54: Amy Allison of WIGI on Girl Scout patches

A podcast interview with Amy Allison of Women in Games International about the Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles' new video game patch. The post Polygamer #54: Amy Allison of WIGI on Girl Scout patches first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 26, 2016 • 49:53

Polygamer #53: Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios

Polygamer #53: Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios

Ian Danskin is a freelance animator, writer, video editor, and visual essayist. His YouTube channel, Innuendo Studios, hosts a dozen videos analyzing aspects of gaming culture and media, including how fame manifests itself in the gaming industry, using Phil Fish of Fez as a case study; the evolution and manifestations of Sonic the Hedgehog; and how GamerGate […] The post Polygamer #53: Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vid

Oct 12, 2016 • 1:14:43

Polygamer #52: Assassin’s Creed voice actor Tristan D. Lalla

Polygamer #52: Assassin’s Creed voice actor Tristan D. Lalla

A podcast interview with Tristan D. Lalla, the voice actor of Adéwale in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, about speech disorders, motion capture, and representation. The post Polygamer #52: Assassin’s Creed voice actor Tristan D. Lalla first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 28, 2016 • 57:09

Polygamer #51: Ben Chicka of TheoNerd

Polygamer #51: Ben Chicka of TheoNerd

An interview with theologian Ben Chicka of the TheoNerd podcast about theology, philosophy, and empathy in video games. The post Polygamer #51: Ben Chicka of TheoNerd first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 14, 2016 • 1:10:01

Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation

Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation

The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation (IFTF) is a new non-profit charged with supporting the tools, infrastructure, and legal needs of the interactive fiction community. Also known as text adventures, interactive fiction is one of digital entertainment’s oldest storytelling media, and one that is enjoying a renewed interest, thanks to the annual competition IFComp and the […] The post Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation first appeared on Polygamer

Aug 24, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation

Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation

A podcast interview with Chris Klimas, creator of Twine and co-founder of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation, about IF, text adventures, and more. The post Polygamer #50: Chris Klimas of the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 24, 2016 • 1:09:06

Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO

Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO

Serenity Caldwell is the managing editor at iMore, a features and reviews site for all things Apple. As part of her mission to help Apple users get the most from their iPhones, Serenity has penned a definitive series of articles for playing Pokémon GO, the mobile game that launched on June 6 and has since […] The post Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 10, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO

Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO

A podcast interview with Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO, Twitter, telecommuting, Macworld, and roller derby. The post Polygamer #49: Serenity Caldwell of iMore on Pokémon GO first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 10, 2016 • 1:24:47

Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin

Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin

Ken Gagne & Sabriel Mastin review the movie Star Trek Beyond (2016), from Krall as a villain to the references to Enterprise. The post Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 3, 2016 • 1:03:28

Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin

Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin

Star Trek Beyond has hit theaters, and it’s astounding. Featuring a script that balances character development with jaw-dropping action from a diverse cast that includes the villain Krall, the alien heroine Jaylah, and respectful nods to Star Trek Enterprise and The Original Series, this third film in the franchise’s rebooted ‘Kelvin’ universe corrects all the […] The post Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gamin

Aug 3, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation

Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation

In this audio podcast interview, Professor Gillian Smith of Northeastern University discusses diversity in procedurally generated content in video games. The post Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 27, 2016 • 55:29

Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation

Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation

Gillian Smith is a professor of Art+Design and Computer Science at Northeastern University in Boston. Her field of study is procedural content generation, in which aspects of a game — the world, its inhabitants, individual levels — are created on-the-fly. The resulting output, rather than being completely random, follows a predefined set of rules that […] The post Polygamer #48: Gillian Smith on procedural generation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vid

Jul 27, 2016 • 0:55

Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games

Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games

Mike Robles, social media manager for mental health non-profit Take This, is an industry veteran with many prominent studios on his résumé: including Microsoft, Wizards of the Coast, and Lone Shark Games. He helped build and support the Killer Instinct community when Rare’s fighting game debuted on the Xbox One, and he’s an frequent attendee […] The post Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 13, 2016 • 0:58

Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games

Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games

Mike Robles of Take This, formerly of Microsoft, Lone Shark Games & Wizards of the Coast, discusses interviewing Stan Lee, the EVO fighting tournament and more. The post Polygamer #47: Mike Robles on fighting & board games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 13, 2016 • 58:44

Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition

Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition

A podcast interview with Tatjana Vejnovic, editor at The Koalition, about writing in the games industry, working at GameStop & living with social anxiety. The post Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 22, 2016 • 1:30:28

Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition

Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition

Tatjana Vejnovic is a writer, editor, student, panelist, and former retailer. Her PAX East panel series on why it’s really rad being a woman in the games industry has run for three consecutive years, highlighting the strengths and opportunities available to women in a traditionally male-dominated business. When not on stage, she writes for video […] The post Polygamer #46: Tatjana Vejnovic of The Koalition first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 22, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?

Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?

Every year, PAX East, the biggest video game convention on the East Coast, hosts a panel about breaking into games journalism. Editors from multiple outlets have advised aspiring writers how to pitch a feature story or self-publish — but rarely have they said what happens next. Once you’ve established a reputation as a talented and […] The post Polygamer #45: You're a Games Journalist! Now What? first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 8, 2016 • 0:58

Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?

Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?

"You're a Games Journalist! Now What?", a panel by Ken Gagne at PAX East 2016 and featuring Susan Arendt, Samit Sarkar, Alexa Ray Corriea, and Holly Green. The post Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What? first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 8, 2016 • 58:48

Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

An audio podcast interview with Stephen Duetzmann, editor-in-chief of website Engaged Family Gaming, about gaming, children, families, and parenting. The post Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 25, 2016 • 1:32:27

Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

Stephen Duetzmann is the editor-in-chief of Engaged Family Gaming, a website by and for parents to help identify games appropriate for the entire family. Games are a powerful medium for teaching logic, leadership, and empathy — but it takes research and investment to choose the right games. The ESRB ratings are a good first step, […] The post Polygamer #44: Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 25, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College

Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College

The Engagement Lab at Emerson College is an applied research lab in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to innovating the ways people participate in civic life and expanding the study of citizenship in a digital era. By working with city and state governments and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Engagement Lab collaborates with partners both […] The post Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & V

May 11, 2016 • 0:51

Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College

Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College

A podcast with Jordan Pailthorpe and Johnny Richardson about promoting civic engagement through the Engagement Lab at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. The post Polygamer #43: Engagement Lab at Emerson College first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 11, 2016 • 51:25

Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society

Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society

Tifa Robles is the founder of the Lady Planeswalkers Society, which aims to create welcoming, friendly environments for women (and everyone) to learn Magic: The Gathering. Since its founding in 2011, the group has grown and now has branches in cities around the globe. In this episode, Tifa and I discuss how the Magic: The […] The post Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 27, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society

Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society

Tifa Robles is the founder of the Lady Planeswalkers Society, which aims to create welcoming, friendly environments for women to learn Magic: The Gathering. The post Polygamer #42: Tifa Robles of the Lady Planeswalker Society first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 27, 2016 • 1:10:06

Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation

Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation

The Code Liberation Foundation is a New York City-based non-profit that offers free game programming workshops to those who identify as women. The organization was founded in 2013 by Catt Small, Kay, Jane Friedhoff, Nina Freeman, Phoenix Perry, and Kaira Villanueva, seeking to change the female-to-male ratio in video game development. By creating a safe […] The post Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gami

Apr 13, 2016 • 0:46

Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation

Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation

Adelle Lin joins the Polygamer podcast to discuss the Code Liberation Foundation, which offers free game programming workshops to women in New York City. The post Polygamer #41: Adelle Lin of the Code Liberation Foundation first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 13, 2016 • 46:59

Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel

Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel

Chachi Bobinks, co-host of BioWare fan podcast The Dialogue Wheel, discuss Mass Effect, Dragon Age, feminism, GamerGate, and volunteering as a PAX Enforcer. The post Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 23, 2016 • 1:22:14

Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel

Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel

Chachi Bobinks is the co-host of The Dialogue Wheel, a fan podcast dedicated to Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and all things BioWare — including diversity! Fittingly, Chachi wears multiple hats herself: podcaster, feminist, PAX Enforcer, parent, and cat lady. How she juggles it all is anyone’s guess. In this rollicking hour of hilarity, Ken fires […] The post Polygamer #40: Chachi Bobinks of The Dialogue Wheel first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 23, 2016 • 0:01

Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect

Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect

SpecialEffect is a UK-based organization that uses technology to enhance the quality of life of people with physical disabilities by providing them with access to video games. Whether a gamer’s challenge arises from a congenital birth issues, car accident, stroke, or war wound, SpecialEffect adapts video game hardware to make games more accessible, all at […] The post Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Ga

Feb 10, 2016 • 0:45

Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect

Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect

This week's podcast features Mark Saville of SpecialEffect, a UK-based organization that makes video games accessible to people with physical disabilities. The post Polygamer #39: Mark Saville of SpecialEffect first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 10, 2016 • 45:41

Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf

Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf

Ashe Dryden is the creator of AlterConf, a traveling conference series of marginalized voices from the tech and gaming industries. Since its founding in 2014, AlterConf has been held at a dozen cities throughout the United States and Canada, hosting talks and panels that go beyond Diversity 101. And in 2016, AlterConf will expand internationally, […] The post Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 27, 2016 • 0:59

Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf

Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf

In this podcast, Ashe Dryden discusses AlterConf, a traveling conference series of marginalized voices from the tech and gaming industries. The post Polygamer #38: Ashe Dryden of AlterConf first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 27, 2016 • 59:03

Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine

Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine

Carolyn VanEseltine is an accomplished game designer and developer, having worked at such studios as Harmonix and Giant Spacekat. Her recent presentation at Google, "Everyone can make games now", underscores her belief that the freedom to make games is a basic human right, and that games should open and accessible to all as a medium […] The post Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 13, 2016 • 0:48

Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine

Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine

In this podcast interview, game designer and developer Carolyn VanEseltine shares her experience in the Global Game Jam. The post Polygamer #37: Game designer Carolyn VanEseltine first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 13, 2016 • 48:16

Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia

Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia

Steven H. Garcia is an artist of gay erotica, especially of the pinup variety. His models are characters from throughout geek fandom, including movies, comics, and video games. His 2016 wall calendar showcase popular icons such as Superman and Batman, Ash from Pokémon, Street Fighter’s Ken and Ryu, Spider-Man and Deadpool, Harry Potter, and more. […] The post Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games

Dec 23, 2015 • 0:45

Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia

Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia

Steven H. Garcia is an artist of gay erotica pinups based on male characters from geek culture. We met at GaymerX, leading to this podcast interview. The post Polygamer #36: Gay erotica artist Steven H. Garcia first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 23, 2015 • 45:26

Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This

Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This

Take This is a non-profit charity that promotes awareness and education of mental health issues through outreach to gamers. Its “AFK Rooms” have become a staple of PAX East, West, South, and Australia, and its holiday stream gives gamers a community to help them through a challenging time of year. Soon, the organization will offer […] The post Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 9, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This

Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This

In this podcast, Take This co-founder Susan Arendt discusses mental health in Tomb Raider and Life Is Strange and the upcoming holiday Twitch stream. The post Polygamer #35: Susan Arendt of Take This first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 9, 2015 • 1:02:42

Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis

Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis is a renowned violinist whose video game, movie, and anime covers have earned her a loyal following. On YouTube, where she has over a million subscribers, her music videos employ stunning backdrops and intricate costumes inspired by the pop culture from which she draws her many tunes. Taylor has released six albums, including […] The post Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 25, 2015 • 0:33

Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis

Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis speaks to the Polygamer podcast about her music video covers of video game theme songs, her recent American tour, and YouTube monetization. The post Polygamer #34: Violinist Taylor Davis first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 25, 2015 • 33:47

Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI

Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI

Francesca Carletto-Leon is the founder of the Diversity in Gaming student group at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts. The post Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 11, 2015 • 1:07:58

Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI

Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI

Francesca Carletto-Leon is the founder of the Diversity in Games club at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts. Currently a senior majoring in Interactive Media & Game Design (IMGD) and Professional Writing (PW), Francesca has been an activist and advocate for awareness and understanding of gender and race in games and gaming community among undergraduates. […] The post Polygamer #33: Francesca Carletto-Leon on Diversity in Gaming at WPI first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast o

Nov 11, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories

Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories

Matt Conn of MidBoss discusses Read Only Memories, the point-and-click adventure game featuring a diverse cast of characters and marginalized voices. The post Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 28, 2015 • 1:09:56

Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories

Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories

Matt Conn is the CEO of MidBoss, the studio behind Read Only Memories, a point-and-click adventure game featuring a diverse cast of characters. It is the first game from the same studio that produces the annual GaymerX (GX3) convention and the documentary Gaming in Color. In this interview (originally recorded for the IndieSider podcast), Matt […] The post Polygamer #32: Matt Conn of Read Only Memories first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 28, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD

Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD

Holly Green is the managing editor of Gameranx, a video game news, reviews, and feature site. Not one to limit her outlets, Holly is also an accomplished freelance writer for outlets such as Polygon, where she detailed her challenges with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Most recently, Holly published her first cookbook, Fry Scores: An Unofficial Guide […] The post Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gami

Oct 16, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD

Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD

Holly Green discusses being the managing editor of Gameranx, the author of the video game cookbook Fry Scores, and a gamer with OCD. The post Polygamer #31: Holly Green on Gameranx, Fry Scores & OCD first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 16, 2015 • 1:00:32

Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon’s Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl

Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon’s Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl

GeekGirlCon 2015 is happening October 10-11 in Seattle! Manager of Gaming Alyssa Jones & PR Manager Danielle Gahl give the Polygamer podcast the inside scoop. The post Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon’s Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 30, 2015 • 53:57

Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon’s Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl

Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon’s Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl

GeekGirlCon 2015, happening October 10–11 in Seattle, celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing to gaming, comics, art, science, and technology. This five annual convention creates a safe space at which all geeks are welcome. I chatted with Alyssa Jones, Manager of Gaming, and Danielle Gahl, Public Relations Manager, about what makes GeekGirlCon unique, including […] The post Polygamer #30: GeekGirlCon's Alyssa Jones & Danielle Gahl first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equalit

Sep 30, 2015 • 0:53

Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism

Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism

Kara Stone, independent game developer of Sext Adventure, Medication Meditation, and more, discusses mental health portrayals in video games and more. The post Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 9, 2015 • 1:07:13

Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism

Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism

Kara Stone is a independent game developer whose works blend interactive art, self-care, mental health, and feminism. Her non-traditional approach to gaming invites users to contemplate the necessity of agency, the nature of diagnosis, and the definition of a game. Her work is available for multiple platforms, including iOS, SMS, and Web; some, such as […] The post Polygamer #29: Kara Stone on sex, mental health & ableism first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming

Sep 9, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge

Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge

In this podcast interview, Benjamin Williams, co-founder of Queer Geek, discusses diversity playgroups, the PAX Diversity Lounge, and white knighting. The post Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 26, 2015 • 1:14:23

Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge

Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge

Benjamin Williams is the co-founder of the PAX Diversity Lounge, a safe space at Penny Arcade Expo conventions that offers marginalized groups free tables and booths with which to represent their products and services. First launched at PAX East 2014, the room has been host to many groups and attendees and has been well-received by […] The post Polygamer #28: Benjamin Williams of the PAX Diversity Lounge first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 26, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell

Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell

Cosplayer Emma Bell talks about not being limited by gender when cosplaying,and what prompted the need for the instruction that "cosplay is not consent". The post Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 12, 2015 • 58:51

Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell

Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell

Emma Bell is an accomplished and talented cosplayer, appearing at anime and video game conventions as characters from Mass Effect, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Age, and Agent Carter. Her upcoming appearances include West Coast conventions Anime Revolution and PAX Prime, where her husband and fellow cosplayer Koko will be her helper. The studio arts skills […] The post Polygamer #27: Cosplayer Emma Bell first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 12, 2015 • 0:58

Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis

Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis

Christian Donlan is a prolific writer, having contributed to Edge magazine, co-founded gaming site Hookshot, and co-created the animated children’s show Everybody Loves a Moose. After four years of freelancing for Eurogamer.net, he joined the staff as associate editor. His portfolio for that site exceeds 800 articles that demonstrate his passion for gaming as an […] The post Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & D

Jul 22, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis

Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis

In this podcast, Christian Donlan of Eurogamer.net shares how XCOM & Spelunky taught him how to cope with his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The post Polygamer #26: Christian Donlan of Eurogamer on multiple sclerosis first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 22, 2015 • 1:19:37

Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism

Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism

Lilian Chen, aka Milktea, joined the competitive gaming scene in high school, when her younger brother introduced her to Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube. As she toured the country participating in e-sports events, she discovered that she was one of the few women in a male-dominated scene. She set out to raise […] The post Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 8, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism

Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism

Lilian Chen (Milktea) is a semi-retired Super Smash Bros. e-sports gamer whose TED-Ed talk focused on sexism and misogyny in the competitive gaming community. The post Polygamer #25: Lilian Chen (Milktea) on Smash Bros. & sexism first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 8, 2015 • 1:00:19

Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne

Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne

Edward F. Gagne reflects on 70 years of entertainment technology and, as a parent, how he raised a generation of geeks. The post Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 24, 2015 • 1:12:36

Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne

Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne

In celebration of Father’s Day, this week’s guest is the host’s father, Edward F. Gagne. Born in the 1940s, Ed has witnessed the evolution of entertainment across the better half of a century, from early radio shows to black-and-white televisions to the latest home game consoles. Often a curious and early adopter of technology, Ed […] The post Polygamer #24: Happy Father's Day, Edward F. Gagne first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 24, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson

Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson

GTFO is a documentary about women, discrimination, and misogyny in video games. Featuring interviews with Brianna Wu, Maddy Myers, Courtney Stanton, Jenny Haniver, and more, the film examines gamers’ experiences as developers, journalists, competitors, academics, and community organizers. Filming began in 2012 and concluded in mid-2014, months before GamerGate broke, demonstrating that these issues are […] The post Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson first appeared on Polygamer -

Jun 10, 2015 • 0:53

Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson

Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson

Ken Gagne & Monica Castillo interview Shannon Sun-Higginson, director of GTFO, a new documentary about women in gaming. The post Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jun 10, 2015 • 53:27

Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color

Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color

Gaming In Color is a feature documentary exploring the queer side of gaming. After being Kickstarted in 2013 and enjoying a limited release in 2014, the film had its official debut on May 19, 2015. Featuring interviews with GaymerX organizers and attendees and discussing topics such as representation in video games, Gaming In Color serves […] The post Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 27, 2015 • 0:57

Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color

Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color

Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color, a documentary about the LGBTQ community in gaming, discusses the film's production, distribution, and impact. The post Polygamer #22: Philip Jones, director of Gaming In Color first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 27, 2015 • 57:43

Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let’s Player

Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let’s Player

Sabriel Mastin is a prolific game reviewer and YouTube personality, having produced content for such sites as Indie Haven and Indie Gamer Chick. She has attended both PAX East and PAX South and is a regular guest at events in the Minneapolis area, only a short drive from her native Fargo. And, if all that […] The post Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let's Player first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 13, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let’s Player

Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let’s Player

Fargo native Sabriel Mastin is a prolific games reviewer for sites such as Indie Haven & Indie Gamer Chick, as well as being a Let's Player and roller derbier. The post Polygamer #21: Sabriel Mastin, indie game reviewer & Let’s Player first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

May 13, 2015 • 1:04:24

Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop

Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop

Zephyr Workshop COO Sarah Como talks about breaking out of college and into the game business, bringing board games & digital games to PAX and BostonFIG. The post Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 22, 2015 • 1:12:50

Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop

Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop

Sarah Como is the Chief Operating Officer of Zephyr Workshop, developer of tabletop game A.E.G.I.S. and computer game Flora Fiora. Zephyr was born amidst Sarah’s recent education in the game design program at Becker College, which landed her on the PAX East panel "Full-Time Student, Part-Time Indie", in which she discussed juggling these dual roles. […] The post Polygamer #20: Sarah Como of Zephyr Workshop first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 22, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands

Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands

Elisa Meléndez recently spoke on a PAX East 2015 panel about how we create and identify with our avatars in virtual game worlds. This is one of just many topics she’s researched as part of her Ph.D studies in comparative sociology — and her academic career is just one of Elisa’s many aspects. In this […] The post Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 8, 2015 • 0:02

Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands

Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands

Sociology Ph.D candidate Elisa Meléndez discusses racial diversity, virtual avatars, the FragDolls, GamerGate, gaming within a relationship, and much more. The post Polygamer #19: Elisa Meléndez on avatars, FragDolls, racial diversity & rock bands first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Apr 8, 2015 • 2:07:25

Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games

Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games

Charles Battersby discusses his successful PAX East panel, "The End Boss Doesn't Exist: Atheism in Video Games", and how religion is represented in games. The post Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 25, 2015 • 1:00:59

Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games

Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games

Charles Battersby hosted the PAX East 2015 panel "The End Boss Doesn’t Exist: Atheism in Video Games", featuring Ken Levine of Irrational Games and Chris Avellone of Obsidian Entertainment. The panel played to a packed house, such that I couldn’t get in — so I invited Charles onto Polygamer to discuss what I missed! In […] The post Polygamer #18: Charles Battersby on atheism & religion in games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 25, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting

Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting

Jandy Hardesty is a prolific producer and consumer of media. As a film critic, she blogs at The Frame and contributes to Row Three, where she co-hosts the podcast Not at Odds. She’s also a prolific gamer, having poured dozens of hours into games such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and Mass Effect 2, often producing […] The post Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 11, 2015 • 0:53

Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting

Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting

Jandy Hardesty of Row Three, The Frame, and Not At Odds discusses how to juggle being a film critic, blogger, podcaster, gamer, reader, producer, and parent. The post Polygamer #17: Jandy Hardesty on films, criticism & parenting first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Mar 11, 2015 • 53:38

Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG

Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG

Fiona Cherbak discusses her upcoming GDC panel on hiring and retaining women in gaming and co-founding the Boston Festival of Indie Games, or BostonFIG. The post Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 25, 2015 • 49:43

Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG

Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG

Fiona Cherbak is a human resources and staffing specialist with a storied career in the entertainment and games industries. At this year’s Game Developers Conference, she will moderate the panel "Turning the Tide: Hiring and Retaining Women in the Games Industry". In this exclusive preview with Polygamer, Cherbak discusses how and where in the pipeline […] The post Polygamer #16: Fiona Cherbak on hiring and retaining women, GDC & BostonFIG first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Di

Feb 25, 2015 • 0:49

Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override

Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override

Zoe Quinn & Alex Lifschitz discuss why they founded an online anti-harassment task force and why gaming culture allowed GamerGate to happen. The post Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Feb 11, 2015 • 50:38

Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override

Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override

In January 2015, Zoë Quinn and Alex Lifschitz debuted Crash Override, an online anti-harassment task force. The organization provides crisis center support, ongoing assistance to victims, and community outreach and activism. The network is staffed by online abuse survivors such as Lifschitz and Quinn, the latter being the developer of Depression Quest and the original […] The post Polygamer #15: Zoë Quinn & Alex Lifschitz of Crash Override first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Di

Feb 11, 2015 • 0:50

Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development

Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development

Avida Michaud, Chris Hart, Amanda Warner, Caleb Garner, and Scott Macmillan discuss juggling the dual roles of game developer and parent at WIG Boston. The post Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 28, 2015 • 1:57:52

Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development

Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development

No role-playing game can present a greater challenge than the real-life role of parent — especially when you’re a game developer. How does one juggle these dual roles and responsibilities? Are telecommuting and crunch time harder when you have kids? Does being a parent affect the kinds of games you’ll produce or play? At the […] The post Polygamer #14: Parenting & game development first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 28, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again

Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again

Lorien Green discusses making the gaming documentaries Going Cardboard and Shoot Again while being a gamer, parent, and introvert. The post Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jan 14, 2015 • 1:14:22

Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again

Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again

Lorien Green is a filmmaker, documentarian, gamer, parent, and introvert. In 2009, without any background in video production, she set out to film a documentary about the growing popularity of board games. The result, Going Cardboard, was a success, setting her on the path to her current project: a documentary about the resurgence of pinball […] The post Polygamer #13: Lorien Green of pinball documentary Shoot Again first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Vide

Jan 14, 2015 • 0:01

Polygamer #12: An outside perspective

Polygamer #12: An outside perspective

GamerGate, feminism, Anita Sarkeesian, and gamer identity: these topics dominated online conversations throughout the latter half of 2014 — but how many people actually care? Is it a just vocal minority that are engaged in these debates, leaving most gamers to play their games in peace, isolated from gaming’s larger context, culture, and community? In a […] The post Polygamer #12: An outside perspective first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 24, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #12: An outside perspective

Polygamer #12: An outside perspective

I found four gamers who had never heard of GamerGate. After introducing them to the concept, I recorded their reactions. The post Polygamer #12: An outside perspective first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 24, 2014 • 1:38:39

Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer

Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer

Ryan Green & Josh Larson discuss That Dragon, Cancer, an game that represents caring for Ryan's son Joel, who was diagnosed with cancer at 1 year old. The post Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 10, 2014 • 1:05:56

Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer

Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer

That Dragon, Cancer is a game that represents the experiences of the Green family as they lived with and cared for Joel Green, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at 1 year old. Through a variety of metaphorical first-person scenarios, the game recreates what it was like to know and play with Joel, take care […] The post Polygamer #11: Ryan Green & Josh Larson of That Dragon, Cancer first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Dec 10, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson)

Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson)

Sarah Wilson, aka PushingUpRoses, is an accomplished video producer, Let’s Player, and writer. After pursuing a degree in creative writing and then apprenticing as a body piercer, she found her niche as a multimedia artist. On YouTube, Twitter, and Patreon, she has built a following devoted to her reviews and retrospectives of classic PC games. […] The post Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson) first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 26, 2014 • 0:52

Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson)

Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson)

PushingUpRoses (Sarah Wilson) talks with Khadeja Merenkov about being a YouTube personality, video producer, Let's Player, and body modification enthusiast. The post Polygamer #10: PushingUpRoses (aka Sarah Wilson) first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 26, 2014 • 52:08

Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games

Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games

Duane de Four is an educator and activist specializing in gender violence prevention, bystander intervention, diversity, and sexual health education. He’s also a hardcore gamer and media critic who has spoken at PAX East on gender representation in games and gender equality in the gaming industry. In this episode of Polygamer, de Four speaks with […] The post Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Gam

Nov 12, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games

Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games

Duane de Four of HowManly.com discusses depictions of men in gaming, toxic masculinity, and what men can do to make game culture more inclusive for women. The post Polygamer #09: Duane de Four on masculinity in games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Nov 12, 2014 • 1:01:03

Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice

Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice

Chris Barney is a game developer who sees games as an engine of social capital. As a maturing medium, video games have the potential to reinforce, shape, and influence societal norms and values toward sexism, racism, upward mobility, and other constructs. How do video games do this, and how can game developers balance this responsibility […] The post Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 22, 2014 • 0:55

Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice

Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice

Chris Barney, game developer and sociologist, examines video games as a tool of social capital and change and how they can reinforce or influence social values. The post Polygamer #08: Chris Barney on games for social justice first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 22, 2014 • 55:18

Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This

Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This

Take This is a non-profit charity founded in 2012 in response to the tragic suicide of a gaming journalist. The organization promotes awareness and education of mental health issues through outreach to gamers both online, through a variety of Twitter campaigns and initiatives, and offline, by hosting "AFK Rooms" at events such as PAX. In […] The post Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 8, 2014 • 0:59

Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This

Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This

An interview with Susan Arendt and Russ Pitts of Take This, a non-profit that promotes awareness of mental health issues and resources in the gaming community. The post Polygamer #07: Susan Arendt & Russ Pitts of Take This first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Oct 8, 2014 • 59:38

Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014

Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014

Alexa Ray Corriea, Brianna Wu, Tifa Robles, Susan Arendt, and Andrea Rene discuss feminism in this PAX Prime 2014 panel. The post Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 24, 2014 • 1:10:17

Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014

Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014

At PAX East 2014, I moderated a panel titled "Sex, Sexy & Sexism: Fixing Gender Inequality in Gaming" in which three women and two men discussed the problems and solutions facing the industry. Four months later at PAX Prime, those same three women reunited for another panel: "The F Word", that being "feminism". In this […] The post Polygamer #06: The F-Word panel at PAX Prime 2014 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 24, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege

Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege

I recently attended a talk by Boston-based voice actor and ethnographer Khadeja Merenkov about the need to use cultural artifacts accurately and respectfully in video games. Don’t just use a mosque because you like mosques, she advocated; recognize what those objects represent to the culture they come from. I hadn’t previously considered that the inspirations […] The post Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality

Sep 10, 2014 • 0:58

Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege

Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege

Voice actor and ethnographer Khadeja Merenkov speaks about the need to represent culture accurately in gaming and use white privilege responsibly. The post Polygamer #05: Khadeja Merenkov on Cultural Gatekeepers & White Privilege first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Sep 10, 2014 • 58:07

Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design

Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design

Sheri Graner Ray is a game developer with 25 years experience in the industry and credits that include games such as Ultima and Star Wars Galaxies and co-founding Women in Games International. In 2003, she published the book Gender Inclusive Game Design—Expanding the Market, on how to make games that appeal to both male and […] The post Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 27, 2014 • 0:58

Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design

Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design

Sheri Graner Ray, author of Gender Inclusive Game Design: Expanding the Market, discusses how games and the industry can and have evolved to include women. The post Polygamer #04: Sheri Graner Ray on Gender-Inclusive Game Design first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 27, 2014 • 58:14

Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger

Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger

Shawn Allen of NuChallenger is developing Treachery in Beatdown City, a Bad Dudes-style beat-em-up with turn-based tactical elements and a diverse cast of characters. Do games that stray from the typical “grizzled white male” protagonist risk their commercial viability? What concerns did Allen have before deciding to feature black and female heroes? Ultimately, all games […] The post Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gam

Aug 13, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger

Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger

Shawn Allen of NuChallenger is developing Treachery in Beatdown City, featuring a diverse cast of characters; could that impact the game's commercial viability? The post Polygamer #03: Shawn Allen of NuChallenger first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Aug 13, 2014 • 1:18:04

Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers

Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers

Keisha Howard is the founder of Chicago's Sugar Gamers, a female-oriented gaming group that encourages young women to enter the hobby and industry. The post Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 23, 2014 • 1:06:03

Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers

Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers

Keisha Howard is the founder of the Sugar Gamers, a female-oriented group of over 2,000 gamers in the Chicago area. Unlike Ubisoft’s Frag Dolls, the Sugar Gamers is a non-competitive social group for women, providing an alternative to other gaming groups’ “sausage fests”. In this episode of Polygamer, Keisha debates what constitutes being a gamer, […] The post Polygamer #02: Keisha Howard of the Sugar Gamers first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 23, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX

Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX

Welcome to the premiere episode of Polygamer, where we look to expand the equality and diversity of the gaming industry. New episodes of Polygamer air every other Wednesday on YouTube and iTunes. Today’s guest is Matt Conn, founder of GaymerX, an annual gaming convention for the LGBTQ community and its allies. How does the gaming […] The post Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 9, 2014 • 0:01

Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX

Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX

Why does gaming need a separate convention for the LGBTQ community? Matt Conn, founder GaymerX, addresses these issues in the premiere episode of Polygamer. The post Polygamer #01: Matt Conn of GaymerX first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.

Jul 9, 2014 • 1:13:19

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