I am joined by patrons David and Micah for a general discussion of Final Fantasy, including our experience with the series, its major themes, why it has such staying power, and more. Next time we will begin working our way through particular games.Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/mXSP_TWbMdABecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)
Join Andrew Snyder, David Rutledge, Kit Callis, Ian Miller, and special guests Megan Maldonado and Michael Kane for our discussion of Mass Effect 3!Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/mFuOGnRpbX4Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)Purchase Michael's book series: After MosesSubscribe to Megan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@megievalistListen to Kit's podcast: The Academy’s Captive Audience
Today I am joined by Master Samwise and Josh Traylor to discuss the potential value of video games, as well as some of our favorite titles.Note: I said that this conversation was originally part of Mythic Mind episode 80, but it was actually 78.Subscribe to Sam's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@master_samwiseBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/C7g7z-PmVwU
Join Andrew Snyder, David Rutledge, Kit Callis, Ian Miller, and special guests Megan Maldonado and Michael Kane for our discussion of Mass Effect 2!Note: After this episode, we are going back to an episode every other week for the time being.Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/MC9tr0F7_NQBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)Purchase Michael's book series: After MosesSubscribe to Megan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@megievalistListen to Kit's podcast: The Academy’s Captive Audience
Join an all-star cast of Andrew Snyder, David Rutledge, Kit Callis, Ian Miller, and special guests Megan Maldonado and Michael Kane for the first episode in our three-part Mass Effect series!Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/pclSdgXOufcBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)Purchase Michael's book series: After MosesSubscribe to Megan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@megievalistListen to Kit's podcast: The Academy’s Captive Audience
I am joined by Joshua Traylor to speak with Anthony Cirilla, a medievalist and co-editor of Mythopoeic Narrative in The Legend of ZeldaWatch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/vU3OBUUitisBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)
I am joined by Josh Traylor and David Rutledge for a general discussion of the philosophy and mythology of The Legend of Zelda.Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/kuyYT_8nsiMBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.)
I am joined by Master Samwise and Jeremy Kee to discuss the world, story, and philosophy found in the incredible 2018 game, Red Dead Redemption 2.Increase your level of patronage and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderWatch the video of this conversation and subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/WpViR-BQwCg
In this episode, I discuss the memento mori wisdom of Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan and Tolstoy's Ivan Ilyich.Become a Mythic Mind patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderWatch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/ynV50tCh6ocBe sure to subscribe to the Mythic Mind and Mythic Mind Movies & Shows podcasts as well!
We conclude our Old Republic mini-series with SWTOR (the mmo) for a broad-level discussion of themes, stories, and the moral nature of gameplay.Beecome a patron of Mythic Mind and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindProvide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderWatch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/hQmsrDFgmUEBe sure to catch all of the Mythic Mind podcasts!Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows
We continue our KOTOR mini-series with Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. You can find our conversation on the first KOTOR in episode 93 of the main Mythic Mind podcastBecome a Mythic Mind patron and/or enroll in a course here: patreon.com/mythicmindLeave a one-time tip here: https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyderFind Josh's Substack here: https://substack.com/@jgtraylorListen to Ian's podcast, "Reader Two, Standing By" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V9raDO07MCxeBlEzXiA54
Welcome to the Mythic Mind Games podcast! In this introductory episode, I discuss how video games might play a positive role in the pursuit of wisdom. In particular, I discuss their position as sub-creation with reference to J.R.R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy-Stories."If you are excited about this show and want to see it continue for a long time to come, I welcome your support at patreon.com/mythicmind.Watch the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/lYzzMFDus9U