Best Jacob Coffman Podcasts (2025)

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S1 E21: Solar Panels [Fallout RPG] 1:03:17

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We go all in on the solar panels to restore power for DJ Vault 16. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) DJ Vault 16 (Ty) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B12: Call of Cthulhu Part 2 1:23:17

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We play Call of Cthulhu for a Halloween edition of Acoustic Videogames. Part 2 https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 34:23

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit. Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify. When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the …

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Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 33:36

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification a…

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S1 B11: Call of Cthulhu Part 1 1:02:32

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We play Call of Cthulhu for a Halloween edition of Acoustic Videogames. https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B10: Dancing with Bullets Under a Neon Sun Part 2 1:02:25

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Part 2 of Dancing with Bullets Under a Neon Sun. A rules light Cyberpunk game based off Black Hack. https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/dancing-with-bullets-under-a-neon-sun https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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S1 B9: Dancing with Bullets Under a Neon Sun Part 1 1:09:25

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We play Dancing with Bullets Under a Neon Sun. A rules light Cyberpunk game based off Black Hack. https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/dancing-with-bullets-under-a-neon-sun https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E20: SCRUM! [Fallout RPG] 54:32

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In an effort to restore power to DJ Vault 16's booth, we make a new friend who might kill us all. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) DJ Vault 16 (Ty) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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S1 E19: DJ Vault 16 [Fallout RPG] 1:07:42

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We navigate the natural defenses of the resort to find the best DJ in the Wasteland. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) DJ Vault 16 (Ty) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E18: Emu Farming [Fallout RPG] 1:02:08

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The high ground saves us again as we venture towards Vault 16. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 42:53

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What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pac…

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S1 E17: Get to the Caravan [Fallout RPG] 53:55

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We get to the high ground and make a friend. Randy gets reminded of his new accessories a lot. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B8: Electric Bastionland Part 2 1:03:43

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We play Electric Bastionland. In the only city that matters, a few down on their luck adventures try to save the Worm Queen. https://bastionlandpress.com/products/electric-bastionland-hardback-book https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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S1 B7: Electric Bastionland Part 1 54:26

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We play Electric Bastionland. In the only city that matters, a few down on their luck adventures try to save the Worm Queen. https://bastionlandpress.com/products/electric-bastionland-hardback-book https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E16: Sarsaparilla Springs [Fallout RPG] 54:19

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Venturing into Sarsaparilla Springs, we take some time to rest, recover and loot. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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S1 E15: Who do we work for? [Fallout RPG] 57:51

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We take on the radioactive Death Claw, and make an attempt to learn more about our new employer. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1: Recap 50:53

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Real life gets in the way so we have a few drinks and talk about the games we've played so far.By Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

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It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained h…

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S1 E14: Forever Loved [Fallout RPG] 56:56

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Venturing down the tunnel we discover something terrible, even for us. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E13: Delivered [Fallout RPG] 52:33

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We "successfully" deliver the package to the cannery, but there's no pleasing some people. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E12: The Cave [Fallout RPG] 55:08

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We get our bearing underground as we continue to flee the Legionaries. But quickly find there are worse things in the cave. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E11: Escape Plan [Fallout RPG] 56:17

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Back to Fallout after a break. We continue with our escape from the Cannery after their attempt to take us prisoner. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B6: Magical Kitties Save the Day Part 2 47:19

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We continue as cats. Magical Kitties Save The Day. A game by Atlas Games where you take on the role of a Magic Cat who, may or may not, save the day. https://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG3110 https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B5: Magical Kitties Save the Day Part 1 54:44

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Extra bonus episodes due to a scheduling issue. Enjoy some Magical Kitties Save The Day. A game by Atlas Games where you take on the role of a Magic Cat who, may or may not, save the day. https://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG3110 https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle Studio…

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S1 B4: TROIKA! Part 2 46:03

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Part 2 of Troika! Our adventurers meet all kinds of folks as they try to get to their room at The Blancmange & Thistle. https://www.troikarpg.com/ https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle StudioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 B3: TROIKA! Part 1 58:18

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Today we're playing Troika! Check out this fun RPG as our adventurers try to get to their room at The Blancmange & Thistle. https://www.troikarpg.com/ https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 28:27

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Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…

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S1 E10: Jailbreak [Fallout RPG] 54:59

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We made it to the cannery, but we may have forgotten a few key facts about our cargo. Turns out we might die. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E9: Rebuilding the Caravan [Fallout RPG] 54:34

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Taking some time to sift through the remnants of the previous caravan, we collect some loot and bury the dead. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 32:49

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Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…

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S1 E8: Uncovering the Wreckage [Fallout RPG] 59:33

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We find out whats in the box. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E7: They Blew It All Up [Fallout RPG] 49:47

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After eliminating most the threats, We explore the bowels of the the Super Duper Mart. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

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Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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S1 B2: F.I.S.T. Part 2 58:06

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Part 2 of F.I.S.T. by Claymore Roleplaying Games. Our group of super natural mercenaries take on a Cold War Russian research facility full of alien hybrids and hostile military forces. We also give a quick review after we wrap up. F.I.S.T. is available on Itch.io and Exalted Funeral. https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/fist-ultra-edition https:…

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S1 B1: F.I.S.T. Part 1 51:04

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Our first diversion from our main campaign. We try out F.I.S.T. by Claymore Roleplaying Games. A group of super natural mercenaries take on a Cold War Russian research facility. Something went wrong, and its up to them to recover any evidence they can. F.I.S.T. is available on Itch.io and Exalted Funeral. https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/fis…

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

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First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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S1 E6: Super Duper Part Twoper [Fallout RPG] 56:13

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We continue to uncover all the mysteries the Super Duper mart has to offer. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E5: Super Duper [Fallout RPG] 55:07

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Time to explore the mostly abandoned Super Duper Mart. What could possibly go wrong? Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studioBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

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Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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S1 E4: Hopes and Gyroscopes [Fallout RPG] 59:02

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We continue our Fallout RPG campaign. Heading North, we discover some of the dangers in the wasteland first hand. www.acousticvideogames.com Creators & Guests Ty Engle - Producer Jacob Coffman - Host Chris Quinn - Guest Jon - Guest Jason Draper - HostBy Jason Draper, Jacob Coffman

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S1 E3: The Caravan [Fallout RPG] 51:55

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Leaving the relative safety of RamRod we begin our journey North to the cannery. Fully equipped and under prepared, we spend our first night in the Sonoran wasteland. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle studio Creators & Guests T…

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

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Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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S1 E2: The Kings Quest [Fallout RPG] 1:18:38

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We get our quest form The King himself! We continue our Fallout RPG campaign by gathering supplies and grave robbing. Cast: Overseer (Jacob) Randy the Mr Handy (Jon) Barry "Old Man" (Jason) Jack Bauer (Chris) https://www.acousticvideogames.com/ Produced by Ty Engle at Engle Studio Creators & Guests Ty Engle - Producer Jason Draper - Host Jacob Coff…

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S1 E1: The Kings Table [Fallout RPG] 1:02:16

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*Update* - We're renaming this episode 1 since it has the first part of the adventure. We call it episode 0 in the podcast but we'll get it right eventually. Sorry for the confusion. Our first episode! We introduce the podcast, ourselves, and our characters in episode 0 of season 1. We're playing Modiphius' Fallout Role Playing Game. Come join us f…

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A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray 39:52

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Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless …