134: Wide Ocean Big Jacket

134: Wide Ocean Big Jacket

Author: Left Behind Game Club December 16, 2021 Duration: 37:50
We visit the beach with our cool aunt and uncle in Wide Ocean Big Jacket.
Developer: Turnfollow | Publisher: Tender Claws | Initial Release: January 22, 2020



Jacob, Mike and Moe talk about the bird and bees, watch birds and tell a great story about a rat.



Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)





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SHOW NOTES:

* 1:15 Fast Pitch about Wide Ocean Big Jacket
* 3:30 The Time Capsule around Wide Ocean Big Jacket
* 8:25 How we played this game
* 9:45 Where the complaints stop, a quote from D.M. Moore's "You don’t play Wide Ocean Big Jacket; you participate" and our Virginia episode
* 13:30 Tying this to Bob's Burgers
* 15:00 The birds and the bee
* 21:45 Ben is a master storyteller
* 22:55 The epilogue with Alan and Meryl
* 24:55 Our favourite coming-of-age stories
* 28:00 Differentiating between the A plot and the B plot
* 30:45 Moe said there wasn't enough story for him and he writes an email about Wide Ocean Big Jacket
* 32:15 What the heck does the title mean? Listen to our Thirty Flights of Loving, Firewatch and Kentucky Route Zero episodes!






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Ever find yourself wanting to talk about a game long after the credits roll, or maybe you just need a friendly crew to guide you through a classic you missed? That’s the exact feeling Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast captures. It’s less a formal review show and more like hanging out with a group of passionate friends who treat games like a great book club picks apart literature. The hosts-Jacob, Mike, Moe, Katie, Flora, and Travis-bring a mix of perspectives to each discussion, diving into titles both huge and obscure, from brand-new releases to forgotten gems. Their conversations are built on genuine enthusiasm, aiming to be informative and genuinely funny while maintaining a refreshingly positive space in the gaming world. After years of a regular schedule, this podcast now releases episodes on a more organic timeline, whenever the team has something meaningful to share about a particular game. The best way to jump in is simple: find an episode about a title you adore and give it a listen. You’ll get thoughtful analysis, personal stories, and the sense that you’re part of the club, all from a show that has evolved naturally over time without losing its core, conversational heart.
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