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We're Shawn and Emily--parents by day, gamers by night (okay we're parents by night too but that's besides the point). We love all things gaming from video games to tabletop, so we decided to talk about them! Each week, we'll talk about what we're playing, trends we see, important news and events, and the occasional sprinkle of our experience as gamer parents. So put the kids to bed (or your cats, we're not judging) and enjoy the show!

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Description:

We're Shawn and Emily--parents by day, gamers by night (okay we're parents by night too but that's besides the point). We love all things gaming from video games to tabletop, so we decided to talk about them! Each week, we'll talk about what we're playing, trends we see, important news and events, and the occasional sprinkle of our experience as gamer parents. So put the kids to bed (or your cats, we're not judging) and enjoy the show!

Language:

English


Episodes

@ the Table: Episode 1

7/8/2021
[FROM THE ARCHIVES...We recorded this back in May before Ezra came along and never got around to publishing it until now!] Welcome to the FIRST EVER episode of BedtimeGamers "@ The Table"! It's our new tabletop/board game centric podcast! We decided it might be better to have a more focused podcast on gaming centered at the table! Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro/Outro: Retro World by Peyton Ross | https://soundcloud.com/peyton-ross-edm Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Duration:01:18:18

Episode 33: Those Were Announcements

3/1/2021
In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss their introduction to potty training, which probably explains why they needed the escape into more Stardew Valley over the past week. They also share their takes on recent gaming announcements, including the Nintendo Direct, Pokémon Presents, and Playstation State of Play. Check out H3's "Frenemies" podcast: https://youtu.be/gAYjmSVKWd8 Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro/Outro- Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:26:04

Episode 32: Our Favorite Co-Op Memories

2/15/2021
In this episode, Shawn and Emily talk about their favorite co-op experiences, diving back into the origins of Halo with Halo: Combat Evolved, and their return to Pelican Town and the rest of Stardew Valley in the new 1.5 update just released for console players! Find "The Hustler" on ABC or Hulu Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro/Outro- Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:11:37

Episode 31: Adventures in Game Pass

2/1/2021
In this episode, Shawn and Emily talk about what they've been playing, getting an Xbox Series X, and diving into a couple games on Gamepass! @cozy.games TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@cozy.games? Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro/Outro- Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:00:54:21

Episode 30: The Return

1/18/2021
Bedtime Gamers is back after a long hiatus! Emily and Shawn sit around and discuss the changes coming to the podcast format, what they've been playing, and their hopes for gaming in 2021! Note: Sorry Emily is so quiet this episode! Sound will be better next time! Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro/Outro- Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:12:32

Ep. 29: Mario Sus

10/2/2020
In this episode, Emily is back and joined by Shawn for a big week of discussions! They discuss the PS5 Showcase, Next Gen Preorders, Xbox buying Bethesda, and their first impressions of Super Mario 3D All Stars. They then talk about how much fun they've been having playing board games virtually and suspect everyone as the impostors in Among Us! Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:18:25

Ep. 28: Assassin's Creed Deep Dive

9/18/2020
In this episode, Shawn is joined by Eric Bauser of Geekundspiel to talk about all things Assassin's Creed! They discuss their early history of playing the original games in high school, how they feel about the changes made over recent years, and gush over their hype for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla. They finish with sharing what the choices they would make for their dream AC game! Mortal Shell: https://www.mortalshell.com/ Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:20:46

Ep. 27: Giving Kids and Pets D&D Classes

9/4/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily share talk about their Extra Life Fundraising Kick Off Stream, their recent favorite board games for two players, the Fall Guys craze, and discuss what classes their daughter and pets would be in D&D. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:01:05

Ep. 26: Rating Video Game Parents

8/11/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily share their thoughts about the Xbox Games Showcase, discuss how they finally get around to games from their backlog, debate which video game parent would make a good godparent for Harper, and give you a little inside scoop on Peach Geeks. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:07:01

Ep. 25: TLOU and Games to Look Forward To

7/17/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily play catch up as they discuss the recent updates in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, what they're looking forward to in terms of video game releases and table top experiences (if they ever have game night again??), and their experience replaying The Last of Us and how it compares to The Last of Us 2. They also received a great question in their listener mail and discuss how the pandemic and protests have affected their gaming interests and content creation. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:06:44

Ep. 24: Gaming News (and some nostalgia)

5/27/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss their takeaways from recent gaming news, including Inside Xbox, Paper Mario trailer, Ghosts of Tsushima trailer, and Unreal Engine 5 preview. They also give an update on their Animal Crossing: New Horizons islands and share their top five most influential games from their childhood. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:06:22

Ep. 23: Deep Dive into Animal Crossing: New Horizons

5/8/2020
In this special episode, Emily and Shawn sit down with some friends, Jacob and Caitlin, to talk all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They discuss their prior experience to the series, how their expectations stacked up against actual gameplay, the controversial time travel debate, and what's on their wish list for the game in future updates. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. We even have a special channel solely dedicated to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:02:01:27

Ep. 22: Playing the Stalk Market

4/17/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily share a few updates on what they've been up to recently, including virtual gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and how they've been adjusting to state-mandated stay-at-home orders. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:00:38:59

Ep. 21: Our Island Quarantine

3/25/2020
In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss some of the differences they've noticed in their first few games of Clank! Legacy, their recent farming ventures in Stardew Valley Co-Op, and what island quarantine life is like in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They also share their real-life experience during the Coronavirus outbreak and some tips for filling in the tabletop void during this time. Kotaku's Games You Can Play For Free While Stuck at Home Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:14:06

Ep. 20: Interview with Kyle Tallant from Hi-Rez Studios

3/11/2020
In this special episode, Emily and Shawn sit down with Kyle Tallant, long-lost friend and now Associate Environment Artist at Hi-Rez Studios (Paladins, Smite, Rogue Company). Kyle shares his journey of finding out what he wanted to do with his creative talent and how he found a job with Hi-Rez, despite not identifying as a "gamer" himself. We take a look at the day-to-day lifestyle of working in the video game industry and learn some tips for how to get your foot in the door of a video game studio. Connect with Kyle! Twitch - twitch.tv/eskimo_kyle Instagram - instagram.com/skmokyle Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:05:02

Ep. 19: We Escaped Winter

2/26/2020
Shawn and Emily discuss Pokémon starters through the years, Xbox Series X news, the latest Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct, and their time at Escape Winter Con in Orlando, FL. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:01:12:30

Night School Ep.3: D&D - Being a DM

2/13/2020
Welcome to BedtimeGamer’s newest addition to our podcast content, Night School, where we dive into everything you need to know about a specific topic in the nerd world. Our first series is all about getting started with RPGs, focusing specifically on Dungeons and Dragons, 5th Edition. In this episode of Night School: D&D series, Shawn, Emily, Austin, and Drew are joined by Shawn's brother, Kevin, to discuss the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Master. The DM is basically the referree and rulemaster of Dungeons & Dragons, but they are much more than that! We discuss how the DM is integral for a fun experience, drafting a story that entices their players and pivoting to continue to progress the story when needed. Austin, Drew, and Kevin draw on their experiences as DMs, while the group at large discusses what they enjoy from their DM and tips for any would-be DM listeners to help you get started! Episode Content

Duration:01:13:22

Ep. 18: Shawn Wants to be a Dungeon Master

1/29/2020
Shawn and Emily discuss what’s been on their mind (and table) recently, including the fable-filled Grimm Forest game and their thoughts on Sony once again not planning to appear at E3. Emily shares her update on Luigi’s Mansion 3. Shawn opens up about wanting to DM a new D&D campaign. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/e6xWAff Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]

Duration:00:53:01

Ep. 17: Toss a Coin to Your Venusaur

1/15/2020
Shawn and Emily discuss what they've been playing recently, Nintendo's Pokemon Direct, their experience at PAX: Unplugged, and what they are looking forward to at the first ever Escape Winter Con. Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/pQKS72 Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Duration:01:04:12

Ep. 16: The Best of 2019

1/1/2020
Shawn and Emily reflect on this past year in gaming. They share their favorite video game and tabletop experiences from 2019, their top video games and board games of the decade, and their goals for 2020! Join our Discord server! - https://discord.gg/pQKS72 Connect with us and other listeners, give us suggestions, and tell us what we got wrong (or right) in this episode. Let's all be friends. <3 Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Duration:01:26:56