Genre Blender
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Exploring what makes stories stick, from the page to the screen—with Kris and Rian. 📚📺🎮
New videos weekly. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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New videos weekly. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
youtube.com/@GenreBlenderPodcast
On this weeks episode of Books and Bevvies, Rian and Kris delve into the giant tome that is EXODUS!
To say we had mixed thoughts is an understatement 🤔
Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster!
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To say we had mixed thoughts is an understatement 🤔
Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster!
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Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster!
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November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
On this weeks episode of Books and Bevvies, Rian and Kris delve into the giant tome that is EXODUS!
To say we had mixed thoughts is an understatement 🤔
Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster!
youtu.be/rnqlplIU-I8
To say we had mixed thoughts is an understatement 🤔
Books & Bevvies - EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine | What we thought of this 900+ page sci-fi monster!
youtu.be/rnqlplIU-I8
Just over a week ago Rian and Kris were adventuring along the Margaret River in WA.
We knew we wouldn’t last a whole long weekend without book shopping 😅😅
If you’re curious to see what we picked up (and some adorable Australian wildlife), come take a look!
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We knew we wouldn’t last a whole long weekend without book shopping 😅😅
If you’re curious to see what we picked up (and some adorable Australian wildlife), come take a look!
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Our First Genre Blender Vlog!
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November 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Just over a week ago Rian and Kris were adventuring along the Margaret River in WA.
We knew we wouldn’t last a whole long weekend without book shopping 😅😅
If you’re curious to see what we picked up (and some adorable Australian wildlife), come take a look!
youtu.be/rKze2nJihTY?...
We knew we wouldn’t last a whole long weekend without book shopping 😅😅
If you’re curious to see what we picked up (and some adorable Australian wildlife), come take a look!
youtu.be/rKze2nJihTY?...
Today Kris gets to gush about his dream of running a medieval tavern … with craft beers!
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Live out your Tavern Dreams with Travellers Rest!
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November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Today Kris gets to gush about his dream of running a medieval tavern … with craft beers!
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Coming at you with a double dose of content this week!
Today Rian and Kris delve into horror sub genres just in time for Halloween!
Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres
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Today Rian and Kris delve into horror sub genres just in time for Halloween!
Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres
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Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres
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October 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Coming at you with a double dose of content this week!
Today Rian and Kris delve into horror sub genres just in time for Halloween!
Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres
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Today Rian and Kris delve into horror sub genres just in time for Halloween!
Gettin' Spooky With It! - Exploring Horror Subgenres
youtu.be/So_mkNQvDNQ
Guess what Rian finally watched!!!!
Tune in to this months episode of Genre Blender to find out.
With a new format, we get to delve deeper into everything we’ve read, watched and played over the whole month! As well as delve into noteworthy news that excites us!
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Tune in to this months episode of Genre Blender to find out.
With a new format, we get to delve deeper into everything we’ve read, watched and played over the whole month! As well as delve into noteworthy news that excites us!
youtu.be/9UwJCy1k_8s
Genre Blender - Episode 30: You Can’t Do That To Me In These Episodes!
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October 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Guess what Rian finally watched!!!!
Tune in to this months episode of Genre Blender to find out.
With a new format, we get to delve deeper into everything we’ve read, watched and played over the whole month! As well as delve into noteworthy news that excites us!
youtu.be/9UwJCy1k_8s
Tune in to this months episode of Genre Blender to find out.
With a new format, we get to delve deeper into everything we’ve read, watched and played over the whole month! As well as delve into noteworthy news that excites us!
youtu.be/9UwJCy1k_8s
We’re evolving!
There are a few changes to the format of our videos and podcast episodes that we’ve announced in a blog post here (all good things, we promise!):
www.genreblender.net/were-evolvin...
There are a few changes to the format of our videos and podcast episodes that we’ve announced in a blog post here (all good things, we promise!):
www.genreblender.net/were-evolvin...
We're evolving! Upcoming changes for Genre Blender
We're undergoing a few changes here at Genre Blender and wanted to formally announce them to you in this handy-dandy explainer. All good things, we promise!
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October 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We’re evolving!
There are a few changes to the format of our videos and podcast episodes that we’ve announced in a blog post here (all good things, we promise!):
www.genreblender.net/were-evolvin...
There are a few changes to the format of our videos and podcast episodes that we’ve announced in a blog post here (all good things, we promise!):
www.genreblender.net/were-evolvin...
What do you do when the next book on your TBR is 1,211 pages but you’re intimidated by big books? Rian talks about this conundrum and how he overcame it while reading The Stand by Stephen King.
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Overcoming ‘Big Book Phobia’ with Stephen King’s The Stand
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October 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What do you do when the next book on your TBR is 1,211 pages but you’re intimidated by big books? Rian talks about this conundrum and how he overcame it while reading The Stand by Stephen King.
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It’s newbie vs constant reader in today’s video!
Happy spooky season folks! Let’s chat the glory of Stephen King!
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Happy spooky season folks! Let’s chat the glory of Stephen King!
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The King of Horror: Newbie vs Constant Reader
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October 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It’s newbie vs constant reader in today’s video!
Happy spooky season folks! Let’s chat the glory of Stephen King!
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Happy spooky season folks! Let’s chat the glory of Stephen King!
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Kris’s first solo video is live!
Exploring his addiction to GrimShire, Kris shares what makes this cozy horror game so dang addictive.
Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive
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Exploring his addiction to GrimShire, Kris shares what makes this cozy horror game so dang addictive.
Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive
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Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive
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October 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Kris’s first solo video is live!
Exploring his addiction to GrimShire, Kris shares what makes this cozy horror game so dang addictive.
Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive
youtu.be/auLU3tSjMgo
Exploring his addiction to GrimShire, Kris shares what makes this cozy horror game so dang addictive.
Cozy Horror - What Makes Grimshire Utterly Addictive
youtu.be/auLU3tSjMgo
Retro gaming is having a resurgence and we are both thrilled!
Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
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Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
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Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
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September 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Retro gaming is having a resurgence and we are both thrilled!
Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
youtu.be/iNtPSJJyIbY
Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
youtu.be/iNtPSJJyIbY
The YouTube comments on the new Ananta game trailer do not disappoint. e.g.
“Which genre is this game?”
“Yes”
and
“Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row”
Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R
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“Which genre is this game?”
“Yes”
and
“Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row”
Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R
youtu.be/BMzzXYQ8zoQ?...
Ananta - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games
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September 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The YouTube comments on the new Ananta game trailer do not disappoint. e.g.
“Which genre is this game?”
“Yes”
and
“Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row”
Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R
youtu.be/BMzzXYQ8zoQ?...
“Which genre is this game?”
“Yes”
and
“Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row”
Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R
youtu.be/BMzzXYQ8zoQ?...
It’s time to get cozy with this weeks episode of Genre Blender as Rian and Kris chat about Tiny Bookshop!
This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town.
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This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town.
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Genre Blender - Episode 28: Cozy Gaming with Tiny Bookshop | Clicker, passive, and idle games
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September 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
It’s time to get cozy with this weeks episode of Genre Blender as Rian and Kris chat about Tiny Bookshop!
This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town.
youtu.be/FmV10kcBzv0?...
This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town.
youtu.be/FmV10kcBzv0?...
Some pesky technical difficulties appeared meaning this weeks episode is a tad late! Apologies folks, but we will be back soon, chatting about the phenomenon that is The Tiny Bookshop!
September 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Some pesky technical difficulties appeared meaning this weeks episode is a tad late! Apologies folks, but we will be back soon, chatting about the phenomenon that is The Tiny Bookshop!
The Picture of Dorian Gray is jam packed full of heavy and reflective themes about how we as people view art, human nature, decadence, youth and so much more.
Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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September 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Picture of Dorian Gray is jam packed full of heavy and reflective themes about how we as people view art, human nature, decadence, youth and so much more.
Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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🎂HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!🎂
This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday!
Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you!
Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
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This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday!
Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you!
Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
youtu.be/CTMYnEHn9Pc
Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
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August 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
🎂HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!🎂
This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday!
Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you!
Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
youtu.be/CTMYnEHn9Pc
This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday!
Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you!
Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
youtu.be/CTMYnEHn9Pc
K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm right now and we have been swept up in the winds with everyone else!
Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes.
This episode was Golden 😉
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Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes.
This episode was Golden 😉
youtu.be/pWc9kkmMXhY
August 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm right now and we have been swept up in the winds with everyone else!
Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes.
This episode was Golden 😉
youtu.be/pWc9kkmMXhY
Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes.
This episode was Golden 😉
youtu.be/pWc9kkmMXhY
If watching a couple of nerdy friends freak out over the middle of the year, I have just the thing for you!
Tangents galore in this one folks!
Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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Tangents galore in this one folks!
Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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July 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If watching a couple of nerdy friends freak out over the middle of the year, I have just the thing for you!
Tangents galore in this one folks!
Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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Tangents galore in this one folks!
Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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What a discussion!
This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media.
I think we could have talked for hours!
What are your thoughts on physical/digital media?
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This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media.
I think we could have talked for hours!
What are your thoughts on physical/digital media?
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Genre Blender - Episode 23: The Slow Death of Physical Media (with special guest Michael)
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July 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
What a discussion!
This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media.
I think we could have talked for hours!
What are your thoughts on physical/digital media?
youtu.be/9sUoqZs8eOQ?...
This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media.
I think we could have talked for hours!
What are your thoughts on physical/digital media?
youtu.be/9sUoqZs8eOQ?...
Another pride related episode is now live from the Genre Blender crew!
Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games!
Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media?
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Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games!
Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media?
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June 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Another pride related episode is now live from the Genre Blender crew!
Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games!
Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media?
youtu.be/9LDqUxpmaGE
Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games!
Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media?
youtu.be/9LDqUxpmaGE
Happy #pridemonth friends!
This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds!
Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one!
Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two!
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This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds!
Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one!
Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two!
youtu.be/QNYvpHqSDlI?...
Genre Blender - Episode 21: Memorable Queer Characters in TV Shows | Celebrating Pride Month!
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June 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Happy #pridemonth friends!
This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds!
Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one!
Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two!
youtu.be/QNYvpHqSDlI?...
This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds!
Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one!
Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two!
youtu.be/QNYvpHqSDlI?...
We’ve had so much fun watching and talking about films lately that we just had to come back for seconds! This time it’s all about arthouse and auteur films. A bit of a longer episode this fortnight, so get comfy and geek out with us as we share some of our favs.
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Genre Blender - Episode 20: Arthouse and Auteur Cinema | We share some of our favourite films!
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May 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
We’ve had so much fun watching and talking about films lately that we just had to come back for seconds! This time it’s all about arthouse and auteur films. A bit of a longer episode this fortnight, so get comfy and geek out with us as we share some of our favs.
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Special guest and resident movie expert, Jack, joins Rian on the podcast this week to talk about… you guessed it. Movies!
Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat.
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Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat.
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Genre Blender - Episode 19: Let’s Talk Movies (with special guest Jack!)
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May 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Special guest and resident movie expert, Jack, joins Rian on the podcast this week to talk about… you guessed it. Movies!
Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat.
youtu.be/jLLbWX8Ubg0
Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat.
youtu.be/jLLbWX8Ubg0
This week on #genreblenderpodcast Rian and Kris explore stories for escapism!
What stories do you lean into when you need to escape?
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What stories do you lean into when you need to escape?
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Genre Blender - Episode 18: Stories for Escapism | What we read, watch & play for our mental health
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April 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This week on #genreblenderpodcast Rian and Kris explore stories for escapism!
What stories do you lean into when you need to escape?
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What stories do you lean into when you need to escape?
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Genre Blender is back!
This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us!
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This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us!
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Genre Blender - Episode 17: Keep it Cozy | Do we like cozy games, books, TV shows and movies?
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April 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Genre Blender is back!
This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us!
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This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us!
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This week on Genre Blender, Rian and Kris talk about those book and games they just won’t pick up.
Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅
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Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅
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Genre Blender - Episode 16: The Anti-TBR/TBP Tag | Books and games we won't read or play
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March 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This week on Genre Blender, Rian and Kris talk about those book and games they just won’t pick up.
Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅
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Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅
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