A shortform interview podcast about the &#39;lyric games&#39; niche in the tabletop roleplaying games scene.Hosted by Logan Timmins on unceded Wurundjeri Country.Logo by Manet Jagers.Links and transcripts master document <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/9/8/8/781b333b-25fb-47ed-a6ad-71c84bb021f2_ed_theme_song_comes_on_-_a_one_word_lyric_game.mp3

Exactly what it says on the tin. Enjoy this fun little bonus episode!

25. When a beloved theme song comes on - A one word lyric game

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Our season 1 finale! Listen in as Armanda shares her recommendations for lyric games you should check out, and adds another item to our list of key lyric games elements.Find Armanda&#39;s games <a href="https://armandah.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.sfu8adw0yv7o" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

24. Armanda - Recommendations and Wrap up

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Logan chats with our final guest of Season 1 - Armanda! Listen in as Armanda shares her experience of lyric games and introduces Logan to the concept of &#39;lyric play&#39;.Find Armanda&#39;s games <a href="https://armandah.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.fqst1w204c7w" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

23. Armanda - Lyric games and lyric play

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/5/24/4/8524c2f1-de76-4ccd-9781-5e8b59016f16_22._che_-_games_as_cultural_phenomenon.mp3

This episode goes places. Listen in as Logan and Che talk about religion, chairs, and other cultural phenomenon, and how context informs what is and is not considered a &#39;game&#39;.Find Che&#39;s games <a href="https://sche.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.pjpqw5i4odg2" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

22. Che - Games as cultural phenomenon

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Logan welcomes our next guest - Che! In this episode, Che shares their definition of lyric games, and games that want you to forget you&#39;re playing a game...Marked explicit for use of the word &#39;fucking&#39;.Find Che&#39;s games <a href="https://sche.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.f4eu164urbg5" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

21. Che - What does it mean to be a 'game'?

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We take a short break from our regular programming to bring you all a special announcement - I&#39;m hosting a game jam! Listen in for more details.Transcripts and links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.zfqt29ssq71u

20. Game jam announcement!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/5/7/10/060f38f1-e6e8-4fdb-af62-a021eab8d111_19._ben_-_recommendations_and_wrap_up.mp3

Our final episode with Ben! Hear his final thoughts on design, vulnerability and trust before he disappears, only to be summoned by the most powerful of game jams...Find Ben&#39;s games <a href="https://achillobators.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcripts and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.bu3k9pn3hw7g" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

19. Ben - Recommendations and Wrap up

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/5/7/10/deb56023-604c-4878-9774-74b767ab14cf_18._ben_-_design_deep_dive.mp3

Listen in as we dive deep on Ben&#39;s design background and process, and just generally celebrate the designer of one of Logan&#39;s favourite games.Find Ben&#39;s games <a href="https://achillobators.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.3uyny3mhfxm5" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

18. Ben - Design deep dive

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/5/1/8/b4c36506-81ec-4002-8018-2edab79b22c7_-_a_fantastical_invitation_to_self_examination.mp3

This week Logan chats with the designer who made his favourite TTRPG! As someone who designs games infrequently, Ben has a different relationship with lyric games. Listen in to see how!Find Ben&#39;s games <a href="https://achillobators.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.7oaxosjyczth" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

17. Ben - A fantastical invitation to self examination

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In this final episode with Maria, we&#39;ll hear about different forms of TTRPGs and Maria&#39;s favourite lyric games that you should check out.Find Maria&#39;s works <a href="https://mariabumby.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.i5g83g6ujs8b" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

16. Maria Mison - Recommendations and Wrap up

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In this episode Maria shares the power of lyric games to share a particular skill - systemic thinking and a view of &#39;the meta level&#39;. Listen in to learn more!Find Maria&#39;s works <a href="https://mariabumby.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.cn4q6mgnndmv" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

15. Maria Mison - Lyric games are teaching tools

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/21/12/2e3c08f4-3e40-4dad-9e3c-3666c0c07877_maria_-_14_-_do_you_dare_to_play_and_transform.mp3

In this episode, Logan welcomes new guest Maria Mison! Maria has been a personal inspiration to Logan as a lyric game designer, and has quite a unique approach to game design. Listen in to find out more!Find Maria&#39;s works <a href="https://mariabumby.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.h868iqam7qin" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

14. Maria Mison - Do you dare to play, and transform?

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In this episode, Adira shares games that changed her perspective of what a game could be and made her, in her own words, a better game designer. Listen in for some great recommendations!Marked explicit for swearing.Find Adira&#39;s work <a href="https://adira.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.8q4pwvb879vu" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

13. Adira Slattery - Games that made me a better game designer

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/10/1/baa28430-8dd6-44c8-a6a0-c7c3ed0b3874_12._minisode.mp3

Oops! I did a minor file boo-boo and the next Adira episode is not ready. Instead, I took the opportunity to reflect on how the podcast is going so far and to extend an invitation to all listeners.Link to the discord <a href="https://discord.gg/ZdXMe5g2FZ" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcripts and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

12. A short reflection...

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Give a warm welcome to our next guest, Adira Slattery! Adira surprised me by having a very clear and detailed definition of lyric games ready to go, and then surprised me again with how it came to be. Listen in to hear Adira&#39;s unique perspective....Marked explicit for swearing.Find Adira&#39;s work <a href="https://adira.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.ohgiet6z7pb5" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

11. Adira Slattery - What if a book containing the rules to poker could sing?

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In this final episode with Lee, Logan hears some great lyric game recommendations and learns which lyric game Lee is most proud of writing.Find Lee&#39;s games <a href="https://riverhousegames.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.c46mtp1bkze7" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

10. Lee LaBresh - Recommendations and Wrap up

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/21/10/c1f89c89-4104-4956-a594-3db7c5c7ada5_taylor_labresh_-_ep9_-_everyone_is_welcome.mp3

In this episode, Lee shares more with Logan about her philosophy and definition of lyric games, prompting some fascinating discussion on power and privilege.Find Lee&#39;s games <a href="https://riverhousegames.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcripts and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.10n2ezpkg4be" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

09. Lee LaBresh - Everyone is welcome

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Logan welcomes Lee LaBresh, author of &#39;We Are But Worms&#39; and many other wacky and moving games. As someone famous for writing a one-word lyric game, Lee&#39;s perspective is quite interesting...Find Lee&#39;s games <a href="https://riverhousegames.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.vhvtofdsl4qv" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

08. Lee LaBresh - Lyric is a 5 letter word

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Our final episode with Snow! Listen in for the games Snow thinks you shouldn&#39;t miss, and what she might get up to in the future...Find Snow&#39;s work <a href="https://snowttrpg.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.1vxrw1hjizzk" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

07. Snow - Recommendations and Wrap up

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/13/3/bffe0eb7-4d85-44d1-85af-75f24b493fed_6._snow_-_the_novel_to_ttrpg_continuum.mp3

Our second episode with Snow explores Snow&#39;s background as a writer, and how different kinds of texts - novels, lyric games, literary games, and more! - might connect and relate to each other. And remember, the map is not the territory!Find Snow&#39;s work <a href="https://snowttrpg.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Transcript and links <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.c7xpffouggwg" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

06. Snow - The novel to TTRPG continuum

A shortform interview podcast about the 'lyric games' niche in the tabletop roleplaying games scene.

Lyrical Ludology is a shortform interview podcast about the 'lyric games' niche in the tabletop roleplaying games scene.
Come along with your host, Logan Timmins, to explore what lyric games are, why they're unlike anything else, and where you can get some!