Paul is officially hooked on Clair Obscur and Sean dives into Blue Prince. News is quite a bummer this week as we talk about the recent layoffs at EA, Polygon, and Giant Bomb. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective…

On today's show: we have the star of the one-woman show "Overlooked Latinas," then a filmmaker follows female scientists trying to save a bat species from extinction, and we break down themes in Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners."By Jeneé Darden

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," playwright and actress Tina D'Elia gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

Clair Obscur is out and Sean can finally talk about it after weeks of holding his tongue. Claire finishes up both Mortal Kombat 11 and 1. Paul gets into Crime Scene Cleaner and Post Trauma. We start off news about an unannounced and now-cancelled Blade Runner game. We also discuss Devolver Digital's top 10 selling franchises and Outrun might be get…

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Julie Wyman gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On today’s show: we hear from a filmmaker who made a documentary about living with dwarfism, then musicians and poets will celebrate the late Paul Robeson, and a film questions if technology and money should outweigh the arts and people.By Jeneé Darden

Sean has played the Nintendo Switch 2 and is here to talk Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Paul finishes up South of Midnight. In news we discuss the ongoing pre-order situation around the Switch 2, PS5s are getting more expensive again, and Marathon's gameplay reveal. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Wa…

Janine Mudge, founder and guide of JM Walking Tours in Boston's Back Bay. Former Marketing Director and Marketing Consultant.By Santina Giannino

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," composer Héctor Armienta gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On today’s show: Scottish fiddler legend Alasdair Fraser talks about his upcoming spring concerts, then justice is spelled with a "Z" in the opera "Zorro" and a food photographer inspired by his Mexican culture.By Jeneé Darden

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with Shannon Fleck, the new executive director of Faithful America. She discusses Christian Nationalism in Oklahoma and nationally. You can watch a video version of his conversation on YouTube. Fleck's predecessor, Rev. Nathan Empsall, previously appeared on episode 61 of Dangerous Dogma. He al…

Sean and Jon are back! We begin getting out some of their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements last week and use that to talk about the news that's broken since about the Switch 2's pre-order/tariff debacle. Paul wrapped up Avowed, checked out Castlevania ReVamped and started South of Midnight, which Sean has also been playing as of last…

On today’s show: host Jeneé Darden spoke with Pedro Pascal and other actors from the movie “Freaky Tales.” Then, a musician who uses his food and music to encourage others to take up space, and a painter talks about being featured in the exhibition “Chitty Figures.”By Jeneé Darden

This week Paul is joined by former co-host Nathan for a nostalgia-fueled episode. Nathan’s been spending time with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and Burnout Paradise Remastered, while Paul checks back in with Avowed. We also dig into a packed news segment: the resolution of the Karl Jobst vs. Billy Mitchell defamation case, the ZeniMax QA team threat…

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor Devin A. Cunningham gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On today's show, we hear from the directors of the new movie "Freaky Tales," then ODC/Dance talks about one of their upcoming shows, and the play "Fat Ham" puts a Black, Southern, queer twist on Shakespeare's "Hamlet."By Jeneé Darden

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with sociologist Ruth Braunstein about her documentary podcast When the Wolves Came. You can also find her writings at her Substack newsletter Democracy Is Hard. Mentioned in the episode is Caleb Campbell, who previously appeared on episode 150 of Dangerous Dogma. Note: Don't forget to subscrib…

This week Paul is talking about Assassin's Creed Shadows and returns to Avowed. Sean can finally talk about The First Berserker Khazan and where he's stuck (although, at the time of this writing he has beat that stupid boss). In news we run through the recent Nintendo direct...before next week's Nintendo Direct. We also discuss some possible Switch…

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, host Jeneé Darden speaks with Oakland cartoonist Wahab Algarmi. He wrote and illustrated the graphic novel “Almost Sunset.”By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On this week's episode of "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden": Oakland cartoonist Wahab Algarmi, talks about his graphic novel "Almost Sunset," Paul McCartney's "Eye of the Storm" photo exhibit at the de Young Museum, and the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus' upcoming concertBy Jeneé Darden

Sean is here with tales from GDC, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hotel Barcelona. He can also finally talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows. Paul tries out 33 Immortals and plays a ton of Metal Slug. In news we discuss a possible Steam integration coming to Xbox, Ubisoft going after people harassing their devs, and Split Fiction is getting…

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," award-winning author Angela Dalton gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On today’s show, we’ll pay homage to the late D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone!, then the San Francisco Ballet is getting ready for their production of “Frankenstein,” and why an Oakland author wanted to write a children's book about “Star Trek’s” Nichelle Nichols.By Jeneé Darden

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with journalist and Lutheran minister Angela Denker about her forthcoming book Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. You can watch a video version of this conversation here. You can also hear an earlier conversation with Denker in episode 68, and a conversation with …

This week Jon's talking to us about Sly Cooper 2 and the end of Shinobi. Paul continues with Monster Hunter Wilds and Sean finishes Split Fiction. In news we discuss a possible Xbox handheld coming this year, Niantic being officially sold off, and Xbox announces AI assistance for gamers. TDP is listener funded. Enjoy the show? Want an ad-free exper…

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," writer, publisher and artist Alie Jones gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On today's show, we hear from a poet who honors her Louisiana Creole heritage in her new book, a playwright who works with a theatre company that presents plays from women and gender non-conforming artists over 40, and a drag parody of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'By Jeneé Darden

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with historian David Swartz about his new narrative podcast project Rebel on Main, which offers a historical and contemporary exploration of a Kentucky county and its unusual Confederate statue. You can watch a video version of this conversation here. (You can also hear an earlier episode with …

Sean starts us off by talking about Split Fiction, he also brings up his time with Lost Records. Paul has been playing the other big release this week, Monster Hunter Wilds. In news we discuss Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 finally being officially announced and the Acclaim name is coming back. TDP is listener funded. Enjoy the show? Want an ad-free exp…

“Crosscurrents” Host Hana Baba interviews "Sights + Sounds" Host Jenee Darden about her journalism career and plans for her new one-hour art show.By Jeneé Darden

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with Rev. Munther Isaac, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, about his forthcoming book Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza. He also talks about Donald Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza, the importance of using the terms "genocide" and "…

Proud to share the story of my good friend, Her Royal Highness Queen Mother, Marie-Paule Niat from Cameroon. A remarkable woman and successful entrepreneur.By Santina Giannino

This week Paul is checking out some Steam Next Fest Demos. Sean tries out Keep Driving. Jon is playing through Shinobi on the PS2. Big news this time is WB Games closing three studios down and cancelling Wonder Woman, we also discuss the many livestreams and game trailers shown. TDP is listener funded. Enjoy the show? Want an ad-free experience? Co…

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," photographer Barbara Ramos gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

On Tuesday (Feb. 25), a session of the Oklahoma Senate transformed into a spontaneous Bible study. Or perhaps more of a Bible study cosplay demonstrating how not to read the Bible, specifically how not to read the Book of Proverbs. In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor unpacks the errors in how Proverbs was cited by a state senator tryin…

Jon finishes up Spirit Tracks and Harvey Birdman this week. Paul is playing Castle Crashers and Avowed. Sean talks about Citizen Sleeper 2 and Lost Records. We start news off with the surprising Marvel Rivals layoffs, then we discuss Xbox's new AI program and Niantic looking to sell off Pokemon Go. TDP is listener funded. Enjoy the show? Want an ad…

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," actor James Aaron Oh gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

We've assembled together once again to discuss video games. Paul continues with Ender Lilies and Sean gets into Avowed. During news we discuss the latest Sony State of Play, Astro Bot is getting more stages, and what is going on with WB Games. TDP is listener funded. Enjoy the show? Want an ad-free experience? Consider supporting it at https://www.…