Rolling for Change - Geek Therapy's Transformative Gaming Podcast - Exlporing the therapeutic value of tabletop gaming.

Smacktalk and Metagaming

December 4, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#14: This is our second episode from Pax unplugged and this one is about smacktalking and metagaming. This one was a lot of fun to work on and I think you guys will enjoy the ride as well. We also talk about Twilight Imperium a lot, so be prepared for that.

We have more episodes coming up for you soon, including our live podcast at Pax Unplugged.

We are always looking for feedback, and ideas about the show. Particularly we want to know what topics you would like for us to discuss. We are also looking for people with gaming stories and interviewees- so please reach out to us. You can do this by mailing gamers@rollingforchange.com

Thanks for listening, keep on Rolling for Change.

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PAX Unplugged 1 of 5

November 24, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#13: In this first podcast from Pax Unplugged 2017, I spent some time walking around the convention and talking with game designers that caught my attention. One of the many goals of our podcast is to expose the games that bring us so much happiness, or in this case will be in the near future. As this is my first such walk around, please forgive the sound issues. I was pleased with how well the interviews stood out against the loud background of people at the convention. I was not pleased with the pops and sometimes unevenness in the sound. Despite that, I feel these interviews are worth your attention and I hope they will bring you a little bit of the flavor of the con.

In the next episode, Josué, Brian and myself are together live for the first time. We will be discussing a bit about Pax Unplugged and then we will get into talk about smack talk, and meta gaming. Stay tuned.

Write us at gamers@rollingforchange.com, tweet us by using @geektherapy and use the hashtag #RFC.

We are still working on fleshing out our show notes in the BGG Rolling For Change Guild, but we will be coming along.

Until next time,

Plance those meeples and keep on rolling for change.

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A Short discussion with Woody

November 15, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#12: Due to circumstances beyond my control, I flew solo this episode. So things are a little shorter than the usual show, but I wanted to develop some consistency in the podcasting so I went on anyway. In this episode I discuss a couple of games and a couple of newsworthy topics. I bumble my way through a little, but the information may be worth while to you and I will provide show notes as soon as possible so that you can check out the items I am discussing.

Don’t forget to stop by and see us at Pax Unplugged. Its a panel, but if you want to come by and say hello we would love to meet you. If you want to spend some time with us in a game, just write us gamers@rollingforchange.com

Until next time, you know where your dice are, so keep on rolling for change!

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Gaming as Self Care

November 14, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#11: Rolling for Change is getting ready for a panel at Pax Unplugged. We will be presenting on Sunday at 10 AM. Please let us know if you will be at Pax as we would love to chat with you.

While you are waiting, we will be putting out 2 podcasts. This first one is from Brian and I. Here we discuss Games as tools for self care.

With any luck, we will have another episode for you tomorrow. Enjoy and please let us know how we are doing. Send correspondence to gamers@rollingforchange.com

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Dreamchasing with Peter Petrusha

September 20, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#10: Wow, that was a long time between episodes. Nevertheless, we have a new episode for you finally. This time around we are talking to Peter Petrusha, the maker of the Dreamchaser RPG. I think you guys are going to really enjoy the potential that this game offers. We also discuss Shoptalk, a therapuetic game for helping kids who are dealing with cancer.Â

Thanks for listening,

Woody

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Interview with Autumn Hahn

May 8, 2017 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#9: I know, I know, its been years since we last uploaded a new show. I apologize but I feel as if this one was worth the wait. We have an interview here with fellow gamer and therapist Autumn Hahn. I found Autumn on the BGG group talking about therapy and board games. That was all I needed to know that I wanted to know more about her and her practice. In this episode we discuss the role of gaming in therapy, trauma interventions, and Autumn’s board game designs. I think you will enjoy the show, and we all appreciate your taking time out to listen to us.

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