• 17. Ben - A fantastical invitation to self examination

    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!

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E17 - 14m - May 1, 2024
  • 16. Maria Mison - Recommendations and Wrap up

    In this final episode with Maria, we'll hear about different forms of TTRPGs and Maria's favourite lyric games that you should check out.

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E16 - 18m - Apr 29, 2024
  • 15. Maria Mison - Lyric games are teaching tools

    In this episode Maria shares the power of lyric games to share a particular skill - systemic thinking and a view of 'the meta level'. Listen in to learn more!

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E15 - 16m - Apr 24, 2024
  • 14. Maria Mison - Do you dare to play, and transform?

    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!

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E14 - 12m - Apr 22, 2024
  • 13. Adira Slattery - Games that made me a better game designer

    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!

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E13 - 17m - Apr 15, 2024
  • 12. A short reflection...

    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 here.

    Transcripts and links here.

    S1E12 - 18m - Apr 10, 2024
  • 11. Adira Slattery - What if a book containing the rules to poker could sing?

    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's unique perspective....

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E11 - 17m - Apr 8, 2024
  • 10. Taylor LaBresh - Recommendations and Wrap up

    In this final episode with Taylor, Logan hears some great lyric game recommendations and learns which lyric game Taylor is most proud of writing.

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E10 - 12m - Apr 3, 2024
  • 09. Taylor LaBresh - Everyone is welcome

    In this episode, Taylor shares more with Logan about his philosophy and definition of lyric games, prompting some fascinating discussion on power and privilege.

    Transcripts and links here.

    S1E9 - 15m - Apr 1, 2024
  • 08. Taylor LaBresh - Lyric is a 5 letter word

    Logan welcomes Taylor LaBresh, author of 'We Are But Worms' and many other wacky and moving games. As someone famous for writing a one-word lyric game, Taylor's perspective is quite interesting...

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E8 - 16m - Mar 27, 2024
  • 07. Snow - Recommendations and Wrap up

    Our final episode with Snow! Listen in for the games Snow thinks you shouldn't miss, and what she might get up to in the future...

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E7 - 16m - Mar 25, 2024
  • 06. Snow - The novel to TTRPG continuum

    Our second episode with Snow explores Snow'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!

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E6 - 11m - Mar 20, 2024
  • 05. Snow - Lyric games are metaphor and poetry

    Logan welcomes a new guest - Snow! You might know Snow for .dungeon, Songbirds, My Body is a Cage, and much more.

    In this episode, we hear what Snow thinks about lyric games, particularly their form and flow.

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E5 - 12m - Mar 18, 2024
  • 04. Jay Dragon - Recommendations and Wrap up

    In our final episode with Jay we get to hear Jay's recommendations and final thoughts. There's sure to be games you've never heard of!


    Transcripts and links here.

    S1E4 - 15m - Mar 13, 2024
  • 03. Jay Dragon - Are lyric games DEAD!?!!?!? (spoiler: no)

    Host Logan and guest Jay shift focus toward the future of lyric games. In this niche medium that few have heard of, what comes next?


    Transcript and links here.

    S1E3 - 9m - Mar 11, 2024
  • 02. Jay Dragon - Lyric games are inside baseball

    Logan continues his chat with Jay Dragon, covering a little more about what makes lyric games unique in Jay's view.

    Transcript and links here.

    S1E2 - 10m - Mar 6, 2024
  • 01. Jay Dragon - Lyric games are not a genre, they're a movement

    Our first episode! Join host Logan as he talks with Jay about what lyric games are from Jay's perspective.

    Transcripts and links for this episode can be found here.

    S1E1 - 15m - Mar 4, 2024
  • 00. Trailer

    Not sure if this podcast is for you? Check out this 1 minute trailer!

    S1E1 - 0m - Feb 12, 2024
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