166: Coffee Talk

166: Coffee Talk

Author: Left Behind Game Club April 26, 2023 Duration: 1:07:32
We drink lots of caffeine in Fantasy Seattle thanks to Coffee Talk.
Developer: Toge Productions | Publisher: Toge Productions, Chorus Worldwide, Serenity Forge | Initial Release: January 29, 2020



Jacob, Flora, and special guests Luke Lewis and Matt Storm listen to some lo-fi chill beats, fight about the best way to caffeinate and swoon over Hyde.
Players:

* Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)
* Flora Merigold (@LudonarrativeFM)

Special Guests:

* Matt Storm aka Stormageddon (@dj_stormageddon) | "Fun" and Games Podcast
* Luke Lewis (@lukewarmlewis) | LukeWarmGames Podcast






Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
SHOW NOTES:

* 0:00 Start
* 1:30 More about Luke and Matt
* 4:05 The Fast Pitch
* 6:10 Our Coffee Orders
* 9:50 What You Do in Coffee Talk
* 13:55 Characters
* 19:30 Storylines
* 24:30 The Metanarrative
* 26:45 First vs. Second Game
* 31:30 Music
* 35:20 Checking Our Phones
* 39:30 Multiple Playthroughs
* 42:00 Coffee Talk Episode 2 Preview
* 48:00 Fahmi and his Lasting Impact
* 50:40 Games We'll Play After Coffee Talk:

* A Space for the Unbound
* VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
* The Red Strings Club
* Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
* Varney Lake
* When The Past Was Around
* Emily is Away
* Emily is Away Too
* Boyfriend Dungeon


* 1:01:45 Wrap-Up

RESOURCES:

* Review: Coffee Talk [via Kotaku]
* Coffee Talk Review [via Game Informer]
* Emily is Away & Emily is Away Too [via...

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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