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Fresh out of Tokens

Fresh Out of Tokens·Hosted by Tanya (cypheroftyr)·97 episodes

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A Weekly podcast addressing issues of diversity, inclusion, intersectionality and feminism in gaming.

Why listen

Fresh Out of Tokens brought together marginalized voices in gaming to discuss representation, diversity, feminism, and inclusion in video games and gaming spaces. Through candid interviews with game developers, journalists, streamers, and activists, the show examined systemic issues and celebrated the work of people building more inclusive gaming communities.

Episodes

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Dec 6, 2018Episode 97
Not Having Racism In Your Campaign, Settings, Or Table - PAX Unplugged 2018

Audio of the PAX Unplugged panel I moderated about not having racism in your TTRPG settings, games or in your table.

Jul 19, 2017Episode 96
It's so hard to say good bye

This is it y'all, the final episode of Fresh Out of Tokens. It's been two years, 95 episodes, numerous amazing guests but it's time to say farewell.

Jun 21, 2017Episode 95
Ian Hamilton stopped by to talk Games Accessibility with us!

Ian Hamilton, one of the co-founders of the Game Accessibility Conference came by to talk about accessibility in games, GA Conf, things devs can do better to account for accessibility and more.

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Jun 14, 2017Episode 94
Catt Small & Chris Algoo return to talk up Game Devs of Color Expo

We talk to Catt Small and Chris Algoo return to talk about this years Game Developers of Color Expo, what prompted them to create the event with other folks at Brooklyn Gamery, work/life balance either with a dayjob or as a freelancer and more.

Jun 7, 2017Episode 93
.@BioFanOfficial comes back to talk about queer issues in Mass Effect: Andromeda, we dish on Reyes, Gil & more!

Bio Fan Official comes back to talk about Mass Effect: Andromeda, same sex romances in the game, what's lacking what's good re: queer content and more!

Jun 1, 2017Episode 92
Renee Blair talks about accessibility, HCI and more in the Key of Boss

We chat with Renee Blair of Bosskey about her work, accessibility in games, level design and Lawbreakers!

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May 24, 2017Episode 91
Justin Saint talks representation, queer cosplay and more with us!

We're finally sitting down with Justin Saint, known as GaymerQueen for their amazing queer cosplays to talk about Asian representation, Mass Effect Andromeda, their role in Krem's creation and more!

Apr 26, 2017Episode 90
Tinglers, Cyborgs and Unburnt Witches, Part the First

The amazing Zoe Quinn hangs out with our EIC Tanya to talk about the new game based off Chuck Tingle's works, new book that's out soon, becoming a cyborg and more.

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Apr 5, 2017Episode 89
Fresh Out Of SideQuests

Kyle-Steven Porter drops by to discuss FlameCon, his own podcast about RuPaul's Drag Race, photography and LGBTQIA geek spaces.

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Mar 22, 2017Episode 88
Fandom follies, fic and more with Flourish and Elizabeth of Fansplaining!

We had a visit from the fine folks behind Fansplaining to talk about fandom, gaming, fic and more as Tanya turns the tables after a visit to their show

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Mar 1, 2017Episode 87
Dylan Zaner came through with 8bits, and a lot to say on streaming

We finally had a chance to chat up Dylan Zaner, also known as 8BitDylan about that out stream life, creating an inclusive twitch community and more.

Feb 22, 2017Episode 86
Souha Al-Samkari runs with Truant Pixels

Souha Al-Samkari, VP of Truant Pixels joins us to talk about Akash Game, Otome life, a bit of fanning out over Bioware games and more.

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Feb 16, 2017Episode 85
We caught a Labmouse!

Laura Simpson talks tabletop, LARP, UX design and getting ready to launch a Kickstarter

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Feb 8, 2017Episode 84
Vivek and Roy of Herald Game took us along for a ride on the high seas

Vivek Bhurtun and Roy van der Schilden join us to talk about the upcoming Herald Game from Wispfire studios, casting voice actors and dealing with imperialism in the 19th century. Vivek voices the games protagonist and Roy is the lead writer.

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Feb 1, 2017Episode 83
Avonelle inducts Tanya into the Cred Bureau, talks LARP and diversity in the industry

Avonelle Wing talked to us about her work in tabletop, Double Exposure, gaming conventions, her own organization the Cred Bureau and more!

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Jan 25, 2017Episode 82
We all rolled for initiative and Quinn Murphy got a nat 20 on CHAR

We finally got Quinn Murphy behind the mic with us to talk about tabletop, Kaiju, hip hop and Five Fires, as well as other topics.

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Jan 18, 2017Episode 81
Lee brings us the art of the long game plan, talks about diversity in conventions & more

We had Lee Flores with us to talk about art, D D, diversity at GX Australia, their hopes for this years event and the Aussie convention scene

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Jan 11, 2017Episode 80
Deb Budding comes back to get brainy with us about games, neuropsychology & more!

Deb Budding returns for our first episode of 2017 to talk about her podcast NeuroCurious, Bioware games (of course!) and how mental health has been portrayed in games since her last visit with us.

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Dec 28, 2016Episode 79
A Tale of Butts, more Butts and a GOTY by Laura Kate

Laura Kate Dale joins us to talk about games journalism, fine videogame butts, the best sex game of the year and more on our final episode of 2016

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Dec 21, 2016Episode 78
Shareef Jackson returns to tell us how he makes Math Look Good & more

Shareef talked up his new venture, Math Looks Good as well as discussing race in games, hip hop and coding, podcast flubs and more with our EIC Tanya

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Dec 14, 2016Episode 77
We spoke with the Simon Cowell of Gaming, Joe Parlock about disability, the Division and more!

We spoke with Joe Parlock of Let's Play Video Games about gaming journalism, the Division, how games coverage doesn't talk much about disability, streaming and more.

Dec 7, 2016Episode 76
Chris Spivey brings us a Darker Hue

We spoke with Chris Spivey of Darker Hue Studios about his upcoming Kickstarter for Harlem Renaissance, diversity or the lack of it in tabletop, being a mystery man of many NDA's and more!

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Nov 25, 2016Episode 75
Ice Potato, Videogame food and co-op with Zack & Katy

Zack and Katy dropped by to talk about their podcast, True Love Gaming, co-op play and video game food.

Nov 17, 2016Episode 73
Rhadamus brings the salt as we discuss race fail in cosplay, the lack of Asian represenentation and more

Good friend Rhadamus came by to talk about his GX4 talk on Asian representation or the lack thereof, cosplay, diversity, podcasting and more.

Nov 14, 2016Episode 74
Mafia III Special Edition - A conversation with Charles Webb

Listen in as EIC Tanya sits down with Senior Black Writer Charles Webb about Mafia III, race in games and more in this special, collectors edition of Fresh Out of Tokens

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Nov 9, 2016Episode 72
NYMGamer drops some knowledge about being invisible in gaming and more

Sam and Alisha of Not Your Mama's Gamer dropped by to discuss their work, academic research in gaming, Invisibility Blues and more with us!

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Nov 2, 2016Episode 71
The one and only Dave Fennoy graced us with his Voice, with and charm behind the mic this week

We spoke with Dave Fennoy about voice acting, voicing Lee Everett, the possible VA strike that could come to video games, race in voice acting and more in this week's episode.

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Oct 26, 2016Episode 70
We learned a new melody when Mike Moody brought her wit and talent to us

The one and only Mike Moody who you know from our intro music finally joins us to talk about making music, Disney nerddom, and other hot topics.

Oct 19, 2016Episode 69
Leisha Riddel led us through Project Solace and more during her visit with us

Leisha Riddel led us through Project Solace, game art, public speaking and more during her visit with us this week!

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Oct 12, 2016Episode 68
Kotaku's Riley MacLeod talked about games, writing, freelance, studying theology and other things with us

Kotaku's Riley MacLeod talked about games, writing, freelance, studying theology and other things with us

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Oct 5, 2016Episode 67
We had a Magical time chatting up Chris Kluwe about gaming, life and his upcoming projects

We had a Magical time chatting up Chris Kluwe about gaming, life and his upcoming projects in this fun filled hour and change.

Sep 28, 2016Episode 66
The devil was in the details

The devil was in the details, when it came to Magic, D D and other childhood pastimes for Tim. We talked about the loss of our fave games and cards because of parental beliefs and more with Tim.

Sep 21, 2016Episode 65
Jarryd Huntley challenged us in Art Club, talked about dev diversity and more

Jarryd Huntley challenged us in Art Club, talked about dev diversity and more

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Sep 7, 2016Episode 64
Aaron J Amendola dropped by to talk about diversity in Geek spaces and the Chicago nerd scene

Aaron J Amendola dropped by to talk about diversity in Geek spaces, VS The Universe and the Chicago nerd scene

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Aug 31, 2016Episode 63
Shattering Glass Level Caps, Dragon Age 2 and more with Jennifer Brandes Hepler

Jennifer Hepler joined us for talk about her games writing work, Dragon Age 2, Breaking the Glass Level Cap and more.

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Aug 24, 2016Episode 62
On the importance of Ana in Overwatch, wanting more ladies in our gaming, and more with Appleciderwitch

Applecider witch came by to update us on what's been going on since Justice Points ended, the importance of Ana in Blizzard's Overwatch, and wanting more ladies in our games.

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Aug 17, 2016Episode 61
It's lit with UGR Gaming!

It's Lit with UGR Gaming! Brandon Stennis stopped by to talk about Twitch, XSplit, TwitchCon and more.

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Aug 10, 2016Episode 60
GCPD Matt joined us to explain the GCPD, talk up comics and SFF and just a bit about PAC Man!

GCPD Matt joined us to explain the GCPD, talk up comics and SFF and just a bit about PAC Man!

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Aug 3, 2016Episode 59
We talked about Easy Level Life, navigating gaming as a black femme and more with Yvvy

We talked about Easy Level Life, navigating gaming as a black femme, black lives matter, and the lack of representation and more with Yvvy along with guest co-host JP Fairfield

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Jul 27, 2016Episode 58
We discuss Uncanny & Unbelievable X-Factor of GeekMelange

We discusss Uncanny Unbelievable X-Factor of GeekMelange, along with representation or the lack of it, conventions and fire spinning among other things.

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Jul 20, 2016Episode 57
Ladies night, no chill and no gates were kept

Lauren, Shannon and Tanya get comfy for a girl's night in to discuss gatekeeping, nerd social fallacies, being black women in nerd spaces, podcasting and more.

Jul 13, 2016Episode 56
Johnnie Jae watched Far and Away in a High School Class

David's flying solo behind the mic this week as he chats with Johnnie Jae of a Tribe Called Geek about indigenous representation in geek culture and beyond.

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Jul 6, 2016Episode 55
Things we learned about PUGs, Overwatch and more with Marcus Garrett

Marcus Garrett came through to talk about PUGs, Overwatch, diversity and the need for better representation in all aspects of gaming.

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Jun 29, 2016Episode 54
That's #NotMyMegaMan

Our fave Hearthstone streamer and Mega Man officiando Steve Lubitz returns to talk with us about E3, Mega Man, VR and more!

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Jun 22, 2016Episode 53
Lady Boss Varric took us to school

Todd Harper, aka @laevantine took us to school on a lot of topics; including body diversity, fat characters in videogames, LGBTQIA issues in gaming, Bayo Studies and more.

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Jun 15, 2016Episode 52
We celebrated our one year anniversary with Sammusmusic! <3

Sammus the Rapper came through to talk about her music, being a black nerdy girl, the importance of representation in games in other media. We had a wonderful, candid and amazing conversation to help celebrate our one year mark.

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Jun 8, 2016Episode 51
Liam Esler disproves his twitter bio of all style and no substance during his visit with us!

We chatted about diversity, a bit about GX Australia, challenges of diversifying in an international context and more.

Jun 1, 2016Episode 50
Twitch, Bioware feels and fandom with LadyInsanity

We discussed Twitch, Bioware feels, hopes for Mass Effect: Andromeda and what Ashe does in her limited spare time.

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May 25, 2016Episode 49
We're so glad that Meg Jayanth is in the gaming industry

Meg Jayanth stopped by to discuss NPC Agency, Dragon Age feels, 80 Days, Narrative design, the importance of diversifying the industry inside and out, and other topics!

May 18, 2016Episode 48
We rolled a critical hit for tabletop diversity with Donna Prior

Donna Prior, founder of OrcaCon, tabletop guru and long time player came by to discuss gaming, roll a few die and share the origin story for OrcaCon, as well as plans for next year's event.

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