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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Nov 18

HELLO WORLD!

I’m Ben… host of the Two Vague Podcast! If you like words, stream of consciousness conversations, or video games check out our website www.twovaguepodcast.com for our latest episode!

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · 10d

Ben has more PAX West shenanigans to share this week including the embracing the joys of meat science, skiing to the music, participating in a robot revolution, engaging in some government oppression, doing some fantasy cooking, playing blackjack in hell, and… bird watching.

Episode 140 - Ben’s PAX West Adventures Day 3 | The Two Vague Podcast

If your question right now is, “Hey Ben, what did you see and do at PAX West on day 3?” then this show is for you! The short answer—he saw two of his favorite games of the entire four-day show and pla...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · 19d

Where are we going? Planet Ten! When? REAL SOON!

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Oct 5

Prepare yourself for PAX West 2025 day two game playing hijinks! Plus, Ben had an amazing interview with Karen from the International Game Developer Association Foundation, whose mission is to provide mentorship and support to marginalized voices in gaming.

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Episode 139 - Ben’s PAX West Adventures Day 2 | The Two Vague Podcast

Ben’s schedule on the second day of PAX West was packed with game demos, time loops, interviews, and… time loops. Ben talks about playing a large assortment of demos, including Fractured Blooms, Proje...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Sep 26

The wait is over! Ben is finally ready to spill the tea about his PAX West 2025 experiences starting, predictably, with the first day. After escaping Chile with Lara Croft and a night to recover, he dove right into the shenanigans! #paxwest #paxwest2025

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Episode 138 - Ben’s PAX West Adventures Day 1 | The Two Vague Podcast

Ben went to the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle this year and has a ton of stuff to share, so much so, in fact, that we had to split the episode up into four parts! In this episode, Ben talks about escap...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Sep 26

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Partly Robot @partlyrobot.com · Sep 1

Final day of the Labor Day Sale at the big website. It’s a good chance to get a deal on this #Godzilla design I put up at the request of @twovaguepodcast.com

Get it for cheap while you can. Who knows how much shirts are going to cost tomorrow?

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Counting Kaiju by partly-robot-industries

A philosophical question for the ages.

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Sep 8

In this pre-PAX West episode, Norah assists Ben with reviewing three more games from the old backlog pile—Antro, The Precinct, and Revenge of the Savage Planet!

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Episode 137 - Dance Clubs, Police Dramas, and Planetary Exploration | The Two Vague Podcast

Norah’s back to assist Ben with reducing his game review backlog before he heads out to Seattle for PAX West 2025. The games discussed this week are Antro by Gatera Studio, The Precinct by Fallen Tree...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Aug 8

Autism information broker and all around good guy, @partlyrobot.com joins Ben this week to answer the question, “would the addition of puppets make the podcast better?” Listen in to determine their conclusion!

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Episode 136 - Puppet | The Two Vague Podcast

In an episode inspired by a game review code we received, Andrew returns alongside Ben, who’s been buying a single movie multiple times for SOME reason. Ben has given up on “Sucky Assassin's Creed” fo...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Jul 31

Looking at the gameplay, it reminds me of the Monster Hunter franchise, but the aesthetic and music seems like a straight up copy of Horizon. I’m totally down for that style of game, set in the Horizon universe, but certainly not if all the revenue goes to Tencent Games.

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Jul 23

Norah joins Ben this week for another batch of game reviews—an arcade style vector graphics game, a GBA inspired adventure featuring a yo-yo wielding bat, and a game where you can develop your relationships with assorted household appliances!

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Episode 135 - Vectors, Yo-yos, and Dating… OH MY! | The Two Vague Podcast

Ben STILL has too many review codes, so Aunt Norah is back to help him get through the backlog. Norah watches the trailer, Ben plays the game, and they discuss their impressions. This episode contains...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Jul 6

Game designer extraordinaire Christian joins Ben this week, and together they put on a creativity clinic! It’s all packed into a 64-minute morsel for your listening pleasure! And before we forget to mention it, GO WISHLIST Rogue Climber on Steam IMMEDIATELY under penalty of apathy!

Episode 134 - Imagination | The Two Vague Podcast

Christian from Imaginary Game Studios joins Ben this week to talk about a word that is very dear to him. In addition to being a component in the name of Christian’s game development company, imaginati...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Jun 28

Ben’s enormous backlog of game review codes has left him scrambling to get them all taken of before PAX West. Aunt of the pod, Norah… TO THE RESCUE! This week… mental health and animal protagonists—same weirdness, different format. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

Episode 133 - Mental Health and Animal Protagonists | The Two Vague Podcast

Ben has TOO MANY game codes, so Aunt Norah is here to help! This back to back episodes… episode contains two conversations themed around the games Ben has been playing for review purposes. In the top ...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Jun 19

Erik from Imaginary Game Studios joins Ben this week to catch up on what they have been doing recently, spin yarns about their days in high school, and to discuss the positive and negative perceptions around the word derivative.

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Episode 132 - Derivative | The Two Vague Podcast

Erik joins Ben this week to chew the fat about… math? NOPE! We’ll just insert THAT version of the definition into the title graphic instead, thank you (sorry, Norah)! However, the fellas ARE going to ...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · May 30

Jen from Worth Her Salt Sourdough joins Ben this week to reminisce about the old days and talk about the joys of sourdough!

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Episode 131 - Culture | The Two Vague Podcast

Ben’s long time friend Jen joins the podcast this week to talk about her bread making business called Worth Her Salt Sourdough, the challenges of understanding and navigating social media as a Generat...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · May 5

Sky joins Ben this week for a real “video game sandwich” of an episode—the meat being a discussion about their respective journeys and experiences with therapy. For the bread, they talk about recently played games and games with unique growth mechanics. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-13...

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Apr 16

@sirflufffyvonmelt.bsky.social from Small Rice Studios joins Ben this week to talk about their latest card game ROAST! If you listen all the way through you’ll probably be rewarded with an outtake, a game review, or perhaps BOTH. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

Episode 129 - A Chat With Doug (from Small Rice Studios) | The Two Vague Podcast

VR and tabletop game designer from Small Rice Studios, Doug joins Ben this week to talk about the recently released cozy card game ROAST, which he designed along with his brother Nick (who Ben had the...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Mar 30

For an episode not lacking consummate V’s, @partlyrobot.com joins Ben to talk about all things related to dragons! PLUS, in the exciting news category… ANDREW HAS A GAME TO TALK ABOUT from the second generation of video game consoles!

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Episode 128 - Dragon | The Two Vague Podcast

Andrew joins Ben this week for a discussion about a particular mythical beast, cultural symbol, and imaginary icon. One in the POÄNG and one in the pandemic chair—the guys fill us in on what they have...

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Mar 7

No Andie MacDowells or Hugh Grants were harmed during the making of this episode. Ben wanted to recite a eulogy for Bash so we obliged. Now you have 2 options: read it on our Substack OR listen to it in the comfort of your own home. Tissues not included. www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-12...

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Mar 6

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Mar 3

Ben has written a eulogy for his late feline companion Bash. He would love for you to read it.

In Memory of Bash

Eulogy

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Feb 27

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The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Feb 27

Thank you all so much! May he be eating all of the shrimp in the afterlife.

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Feb 27

In memory of Bash… 2004-2025. You will be missed in perpetuity.

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Feb 20

It is with a heavy heart that report that Ben’s 21 year old podcat has passed away. Ben will be eulogizing Bash on our Substack account within the week. He and his occasional audible meowing on the show will be missed.

The Two Vague Podcast @twovaguepodcast.com · Feb 17

Just a little pixilated majesty created for the next show graphic.