We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything), and Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV) to discuss Campanella 3, the 49th game in the UFO 50 collection. “It's time for Pilot to return to what he does best -- flying the Campanella through deep space!” Next week: Cyber Owls Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: Eggplant Merch! https://cottonbureau.com/people/eggplant-the-secret-lives-of-games-podcast Adam Conover Tickets https://www.adamconover.net/ Wing Commander 1+2 https://www.gog.com/en/game/wing_commander_1_2 Wild Blue https://store.steampowered.com/app/1921490/Wild_Blue/ Thumper https://thumpergame.com/ The Virtual Museum of Dead Wifery https://lilithzone.itch.io/the-virtual-museum-of-dead-wifery Abnormal Mapping https://www.abnormalmapping.com/ doseone https://www.doseone.xyz/ The Unearthed Treasure Room: An Alternative Showcase of Overlooked Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPPJohxAk4 Anodyne 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/877810/Anodyne_2_Return_to_Dust/ Great Art https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-art Wood Teeth (doseone EP with Height Keech) https://doseone.bandcamp.com/album/wood-teeth?from=embed https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Seaside Drive
We're joined by Daniel Mullins (Inscryption), Tonda Ros (Blue Prince), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Seaside Drive, the 48th game in the UFO 50 collection. “Nothing's more relaxing than a nice long drive by the sea... Complete with plenty of gunfire!” Next week: Campanella 3 Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Merch https://cottonbureau.com/people/eggplant-the-secret-lives-of-games-podcast Downwell https://downwellgame.com/ Branching Paths https://branchingpaths.jp/ Cherry Rush (UFO 50 Speedrunning Charity Event — August 29th-31st, 2025) https://www.cherry-rush.org/ Blue Prince https://www.blueprincegame.com/ https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Quibble Race
We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Jackie Vecchitto (Trombone Champ), and Xalavier Nelson (Strange Scaffold) to discuss Quibble Race, the 47th game in the UFO 50 collection. “In the seedy world of Quibble racing, sometimes it takes shady tactics to get ahead.” Next week: Seaside Drive Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: Unity 6.2 Livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/PmpUlbWD_mI Post Games: Big predictions for the future of games https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-predictions-for-the-future-of-games/id1815131711?i=1000721543499 Umamusume Pretty Derby https://umamusume.com/ Space-Cast! #47. Bun Bangers (interview with Jon Perry) https://spacebiff.com/2025/06/20/sbsc-47/ Hot Streak https://www.cmyk.games/products/hot-streak Gameheads https://gameheadsoakland.org/ Gameheads Showcase https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gameheads-11th-annual-student-showcase-tickets-1545651347789?aff=oddtdtcreator Draknek New Voices Grant https://grants.draknek.org/ Jackie on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jackiev.bsky.social Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6GGV5WW6/kaiji Strange Scaffold https://www.strangescaffold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Combatants
We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), and Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis) to discuss Combatants, the 46th game in the UFO 50 collection. “The evil Red Ants have taken your land! Fight Back and defend your queen!” Next week: Quibble Race Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: Starcraft: Remastered https://starcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/ Pikmin 1+2 Bundle https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/pikmin-1-plus-2-bundle-switch/ Little King’s Story https://store.steampowered.com/app/390310/Little_Kings_Story/ Tinykin https://www.tinykingame.com/ Patapon https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/patapon-1-plus-2-replay Tooth & Tail https://www.toothandtailgame.com/ The Grasshopper: Games, Life, and Utopia by Bernard Suits https://broadviewpress.com/product/the-grasshopper-third-edition/#tab-description Manifesto: The 21st Century Will Be Defined By Games by Eric Zimmerman https://kotaku.com/manifesto-the-21st-century-will-be-defined-by-games-1275355204 Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change The World by Jane McGonigal https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reality-is-broken-jane-mcgonigal/1100817884?ean=9780143120612 Game Studies Study Buddies 51 – Suits – The Grasshopper https://rangedtouch.com/2022/09/29/51-suits-the-grasshopper/ EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mini & Max https://eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of-ufo-50-mini-max Gio on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gwishin.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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Eggplant TV Plays De Mol (2025 season) - Interview with Wouter Verstichel
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13). In this very special bonus episode, Laura, Jey, Doug, and Melissa sit down with Wouter Verstichel (Director/Showrunner of De Mol) to discuss the experience of working on the show. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and more. Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Links: Eggplant's De Mol 2024 recap series, including live finale interviews: https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol): https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-mol https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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