Brain Lords Podcast
@brainlordspod.bsky.social
A panel between artists and the art they love. Each episode, hosts @cutemonster.bsky.social and @jmanvelez.bsky.social tackle an essay topic to help them answer to the ultimate question: ARE VIDEO GAMES ART?! (yeah)
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This week on Brainlords, we finally answer the age old (roughly 2008) question, what is an indie game?? Join us for the definitive answer on whether Budget, Team Size, Publisher, CEOs, or being French will take away your indie cred!
open.spotify.com/episode/5TP2...
open.spotify.com/episode/5TP2...
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This week on Brainlords, we finally answer the age old (roughly 2008) question, what is an indie game?? Join us for the definitive answer on whether Budget, Team Size, Publisher, CEOs, or being French will take away your indie cred!
open.spotify.com/episode/5TP2...
open.spotify.com/episode/5TP2...
On the next episode we're wondering, what even is an indie game? Tell us that or ask any other questions using the form below!
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Brain Lords Podcast Question
This week we're talking about indie games! We'd love to hear what you think an indie game even is but feel free to use the section for other questions or comments.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
On the next episode we're wondering, what even is an indie game? Tell us that or ask any other questions using the form below!
forms.gle/QxNQCKDybmSj...
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New year new episode! This week we talk about features added in sequels, spinoffs, and spiritual successsors that taught us less is more. Stinky skill trees, crappy crafting, and oh no another open world, we discuss the bloat that gets our goat. Listen here!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Pmm...
open.spotify.com/episode/4Pmm...
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
New year new episode! This week we talk about features added in sequels, spinoffs, and spiritual successsors that taught us less is more. Stinky skill trees, crappy crafting, and oh no another open world, we discuss the bloat that gets our goat. Listen here!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Pmm...
open.spotify.com/episode/4Pmm...
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Enjoying GDQ? Check out my new @gamesdonequick.com designs, now available through @fangamer.com 🏎️💨 $16 from every sale benefits the @preventcancer.org foundation!
January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Enjoying GDQ? Check out my new @gamesdonequick.com designs, now available through @fangamer.com 🏎️💨 $16 from every sale benefits the @preventcancer.org foundation!
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🎮✨My Games of the Year 2025!!!✨🎮
LIVE and PUBLIC and (perhaps) SHOCKING!!!
I had a rough year (i'm getting better)!! How did that reflect on my list???
youtu.be/EikOj0JareM
LIVE and PUBLIC and (perhaps) SHOCKING!!!
I had a rough year (i'm getting better)!! How did that reflect on my list???
youtu.be/EikOj0JareM
Jess Voidburger's Games Of The Year 2025!
YouTube video by VoidBurger
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎮✨My Games of the Year 2025!!!✨🎮
LIVE and PUBLIC and (perhaps) SHOCKING!!!
I had a rough year (i'm getting better)!! How did that reflect on my list???
youtu.be/EikOj0JareM
LIVE and PUBLIC and (perhaps) SHOCKING!!!
I had a rough year (i'm getting better)!! How did that reflect on my list???
youtu.be/EikOj0JareM
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It's the final episode of our podcast, and we're covering the unreleased SEQUEL BOOK of The 10th Kingdom!
And 🎄Merry Christmas!🎄 Now ALL of this podcast is free to the public! Check it out, enjoy us recappin' and riffing on The 10th Kingdom! Thanks to the Patrons!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
And 🎄Merry Christmas!🎄 Now ALL of this podcast is free to the public! Check it out, enjoy us recappin' and riffing on The 10th Kingdom! Thanks to the Patrons!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
December 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's the final episode of our podcast, and we're covering the unreleased SEQUEL BOOK of The 10th Kingdom!
And 🎄Merry Christmas!🎄 Now ALL of this podcast is free to the public! Check it out, enjoy us recappin' and riffing on The 10th Kingdom! Thanks to the Patrons!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
And 🎄Merry Christmas!🎄 Now ALL of this podcast is free to the public! Check it out, enjoy us recappin' and riffing on The 10th Kingdom! Thanks to the Patrons!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Just in time for Xmas, the Final Fantasy X Retrospective is here! Learn about the creative decisions behind the game, the state of Square as a company after the failure of The Spirits Within, and the grander themes which may have eluded western players.
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
The Final Fantasy X Retrospective
YouTube video by Andrew Bluett
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Just in time for Xmas, the Final Fantasy X Retrospective is here! Learn about the creative decisions behind the game, the state of Square as a company after the failure of The Spirits Within, and the grander themes which may have eluded western players.
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
This might be the hardest Andrew has ever worked on a video and get! We even made some cameos in it!
Just in time for Xmas, the Final Fantasy X Retrospective is here! Learn about the creative decisions behind the game, the state of Square as a company after the failure of The Spirits Within, and the grander themes which may have eluded western players.
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc
The Final Fantasy X Retrospective
YouTube video by Andrew Bluett
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This might be the hardest Andrew has ever worked on a video and get! We even made some cameos in it!
Merry Christmas from the Brain Lords!
December 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Merry Christmas from the Brain Lords!
Christmas came early, we have a Game of the year extravaganza featuring @esper.bsky.social! We have spacial awards just for the best 2025 games in our BACKLOG.
Come listen to use yap about games we did play, games we *didn't* play, and even a special Audio Drama.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Iq5...
Come listen to use yap about games we did play, games we *didn't* play, and even a special Audio Drama.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Iq5...
December 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Christmas came early, we have a Game of the year extravaganza featuring @esper.bsky.social! We have spacial awards just for the best 2025 games in our BACKLOG.
Come listen to use yap about games we did play, games we *didn't* play, and even a special Audio Drama.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Iq5...
Come listen to use yap about games we did play, games we *didn't* play, and even a special Audio Drama.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Iq5...
Happy Bayonetta 2 day to all who celebrate.
December 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy Bayonetta 2 day to all who celebrate.
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Final Fantasy Xmas is tomorrow, but today, you can hear me flex my seldom-used voice acting muscles in the latest episode of @brainlordspod.bsky.social! I did my lines at the end of the last FFX VO session and shredded my throat in the process.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Z8...
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Z8...
The Backlog Games of The Year - BRAIN LORDS EP 24 Feat. Esper Quinn + A Brain Lords Christmas Carol
YouTube video by Brain Lords Podcast
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December 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Final Fantasy Xmas is tomorrow, but today, you can hear me flex my seldom-used voice acting muscles in the latest episode of @brainlordspod.bsky.social! I did my lines at the end of the last FFX VO session and shredded my throat in the process.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Z8...
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Z8...
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We're doing a game of the year episode with @esper.bsky.social with one stipulation, we can only award the games in our backlog!
Got any questions about GotYs, backlogs, The Game Awards, whatever? Use the form below!
forms.gle/73qi6BLe6JxQ...
Got any questions about GotYs, backlogs, The Game Awards, whatever? Use the form below!
forms.gle/73qi6BLe6JxQ...
Brainlords GotY Podcast Question
We're discussing our games of the year, or at least the games of the year still in our backlog with Esper Quinn.
Any questions or comments welcome but especially ones about your 2025 GotYs, backlogs,...
forms.gle
December 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We're doing a game of the year episode with @esper.bsky.social with one stipulation, we can only award the games in our backlog!
Got any questions about GotYs, backlogs, The Game Awards, whatever? Use the form below!
forms.gle/73qi6BLe6JxQ...
Got any questions about GotYs, backlogs, The Game Awards, whatever? Use the form below!
forms.gle/73qi6BLe6JxQ...
This is what the average episode of Brain Lords feels like.
December 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
This is what the average episode of Brain Lords feels like.
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This is the most for me any episode of anything has ever been but I also want to agree with them that the Tenchi Muyo dub is so great. Got 90s dub charm and rough edges and everyone nails their character. It’s maybe my favorite dub ever. Tenchi also rocks for being anime flavored anime.
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This is the most for me any episode of anything has ever been but I also want to agree with them that the Tenchi Muyo dub is so great. Got 90s dub charm and rough edges and everyone nails their character. It’s maybe my favorite dub ever. Tenchi also rocks for being anime flavored anime.
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
@bobvids.com helps us uncover a shocking revelation about P.T. - The baby is now an 11 year old.
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
@bobvids.com helps us uncover a shocking revelation about P.T. - The baby is now an 11 year old.
Real talk y'all, thanks for giving us your time to be a part of our little show.
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Real talk y'all, thanks for giving us your time to be a part of our little show.
This week Special Guest @bobvids.com chats with us about modern horror game subgenres, liminal spaces, and scariest of all, Lasagna Cat.
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This week Special Guest @bobvids.com chats with us about modern horror game subgenres, liminal spaces, and scariest of all, Lasagna Cat.
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
On Brainlords, if there is a bit we must commit. Your hosts and guest @superbunnyhop.bsky.social compete to see who can say the most P.T. phrases in our retrospective.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
On Brainlords, if there is a bit we must commit. Your hosts and guest @superbunnyhop.bsky.social compete to see who can say the most P.T. phrases in our retrospective.
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gaming magazines used to be so true........
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
gaming magazines used to be so true........
In between discussions of art and philosophy, here at Brainlords we often take time for more important issues like how awful modern Yoshi looks.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In between discussions of art and philosophy, here at Brainlords we often take time for more important issues like how awful modern Yoshi looks.
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rare photograph of heaven
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
rare photograph of heaven