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Apr 21, 2025

In the 4th installment of our current Into the Depths series, we dive into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015.

Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - continue talking about the main quest with one of the...


Apr 18, 2025

We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Gab Koenig (Tux and Fanny) to discuss Rock On! Island, the 30th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Rally your cavemen and defend your cave from waves of attacking dinosaurs.”

Next week: Pingolf

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.


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Apr 18, 2025

We're recapping the new 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13). 

Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 4 and share their Mole suspicions. 

Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.

Links:

Wie is de Mol (Netherlands)...


Apr 11, 2025

We're joined by guest hosts Adam Saltsman (Finji), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Teddy Dief (We Are OFK) to discuss Vainger, the 29th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“The Vainger returns to Io and finds itself betrayed. The enemy must be found and eradicated.”

Next week: Rock On! Island

Audio edited by Dylan...


Apr 10, 2025

We're recapping the new 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13). 

Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 3 and share their Mole suspicions. 

There's never been a better time to get into De Mol. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing...