• Episode 36.3: Interview with Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, Chuck's Arcade, Project Hail Mary, and a TLOU Show Shakeup
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode - we have a special guest: Coco Kinnon, frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist of the high-octane punk band, Winona Fighter.

    It was a great conversation, and we chatted about:

    - How the members of Winona Fighter got their start in music (1:42) - How Winona Fighter came together (5:42) - Coco's transition from drummer to frontwoman (7:54) - Maintaining the high energy from show to show (10:35) - The origin story of the band's name (12:02) - How it feels for the debut album, My Apologies to the Chef, to be out in the world (15:02) - Self-producing an album (16:44) - The songwriting process (21:04) - Favorite Winona Fighter lyrics (22:20) - Life on tour (25:08) - The "We Made It" moment (29:15) - Coco's music inspirations and current listens (32:28)

    Then we jumped into our regularly scheduled programming, covering the latest nerd news:

    - Chuck's Arcade (39:15) - Project Hail Mary (48:04) - Neil Druckmann Leaves The Last Of Us (55:43)

    Finally, we round out the episode with our "What Are You Up to Wednesday" segment:

    - Nerdbomber watches Sinners (1:01:30) - Techtic smokes a brisket and plays a round of golf (1:05:35)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producer: Steven Keller

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Be sure to check out Winona Fighter - catch a show, or find them on the web:

    - Website: https://winonafighter.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winonafighter/ - Twitter: https://x.com/winonafighter - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winonafighter - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winonafighter

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 36.2: Interview with Daniel Greenberg
    Jul 2 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week, we have a very special episode in store for you.

    We have a special guest interview featuring Daniel Greenberg, Professor of Game Design at George Mason University and founder of Winterion Game Studios! Daniel came on the show today to chat about all things gaming (and root beer)! Some quick hits from our interview:

    • Daniel's background and start in game design academia
    • Gaming as a staple in today's society
    • When gaming evolved into an art form instead of a fun "diversion"
    • Transmediation and how we interact with various forms of media
    • The "importance of storytelling vs. gameplay mechanics" debate
    • Game design elements that are fundamental for a really good game
    • The story of Winterion Game Studios and the IONGAMING project
    • "Must-play" retro games
    • Daniel's personal game development plans/experience
    • Daniel's favorite board game recommendations
    • Daniel's thoughts on the future of gaming and VR's place in that future
    • Daniel's history as a root beer aficionado
    • Daniel answers: "If you could be a superhero, what would be your superpower?"

    Thanks again to Daniel Greenberg! Check him out at:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/winterion
    • Winterion Game Studios on Youtube: http://watch.winterion.com
    • Winterion Game Studios Website: https://winterion.com/index.html
    • George Mason University: https://www.gmu.edu/
    • Daniel Greenberg at GMU: https://www.gmu.edu/profiles/dgreenb2

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    • Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com
    • Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1
    • Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86
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    • Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic
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    56 mins
  • Episode 36.1: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Canceled Batman Arkham Game, and the Deliver Me from Nowhere Trailer
    Jun 25 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gang talks about the latest in Movies, Games, and Entertainment!

    - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct (4:59) - Sonic Racing CrossWorlds (18:27) - Canceled Batman Arkham Game (30:11) - Deliver Me from Nowhere Trailer (37:40)

    Then we talk about what the gang has been up to:

    - Techtic watches Adults and goes swimming (42:15) - Nerdbomber reads Great Big Beautiful Life (44:27)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

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    48 mins
  • Episode 35.10: Osiris Trailer, Spaceballs 2, and Cat Assassin
    Jun 18 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gang talks about the latest in Movies, Games, and Entertainment!

    - Osiris Trailer (5:13) - Spaceballs 2 (14:19) - Cat Assassin Game (23:12)

    Then we talk about what the gang has been up to:

    - Techtic watches Deli Boys (35:54) - Nerdbomber goes to Simple Plan (38:25)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

    Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

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    44 mins
  • Episode 35.9: Xbox Showcase and PlayStation State of Play
    Jun 11 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gang talks about the latest games showcases!

    - Xbox Showcase (3:09) - Xbox Ally (3:42) - Outerworlds 2 (7:07) - Clockwork Revolution (8:38) - Resonance: A Plague Tail Legacy (11:03) - Aphelion (12:43) - Mudang Two Hearts (14:14) - Grounded 2 (15:43) - The Blood of Dawn Waker (17:40) - Beast of Reincarnation (19:32) - There Are No Ghost at the Grand (20:48) - Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive (22:12) - High on Life 2 (23:24) - Call of Duty Black ops 7 (24:19) - Invincible Vs (26:46) - PlayStation State of Play (30:07) - Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls (30:49) - Romeo Is A Deadman (35:14) - 007 First Light (36:53) - Tides of Tomorrow (39:32) - Hirogami (41:49) - Blood Stained: Scarlet Engagement (42:55) - Digimon Story: Time Stranger (43:57) - Lumines Arise (44:58) - Sea of Remnants (46:26)

    Then we talk about what the gang has been up to:

    - Nerdbomber watches Mickey 17 (48:41) - Techtic goes fishing (51:45)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

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    53 mins
  • Episode 35.8: Which Way Up Galaxy Games Interview, Smoke Trailer, Good Fortune Trailer, Frankenstein Trailer, and Gen V Season 2
    Jun 4 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! We got to sit down with Nick Cellini to discuss Which Way Up Galaxy Games AND we dropped some movie/ TV trailers.

    - Can you tell us a bit about your background? And how did you get into game development? (0:50)

    - What were some early games, genres, or creators that inspired you creatively? (4:35)

    - How did the concept for Which Way Up first come together? Was it a solo idea or something the team at Turtle Flip brainstormed collectively? (6:37)

    - What were some of the biggest challenges in designing physics-based gameplay across multiple gravity fields? (10:23)

    - How did you approach balancing fun and accessibility for both seasoned players and younger or casual gamers? (14:21)

    - All of the minigames are, in part, time trial based challenges. Is this to keep pacing through the throughout the gameplay - so no mini game over stays its welcome - or do you enjoy the rush of a ticking clock? (20:58)

    - Which Way Up includes 12 distinct minigames for multiplayer play. Can you talk about the development process of one specific mini-games - perhaps one that went through the most iteration? (22:50)

    - If you had unlimited time and budget, what wild feature or mode would you add to Which Way Up? (29:04)

    - What advice would you give to an aspiring developer with a wild idea and no clue where to start? (36:56)

    - Smoke Trailer (46:57) - Good Fortune Trailer (52:47) - Frankenstein Trailer (58:42) - Gen V Season 2 (1:06:32)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

    Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 35.7: Skibidi Toilet Movie, Scrubs Reboot, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and Nintendo Switch Game Chat Controls
    May 28 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gang talks about the latest in gaming, movies, and entertainment!

    - Skibidi Toilet Movie (7:38) - Scrubs Reboot (20:13) - Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy (29:09) - Nintendo Switch Game Chat Controls (34:55)

    Then we talk about what the gang has been up to:

    - Techtic works on his game and celebrates Memorial Day (37:04) - Nerdbomber sprained her thumb, played Brotatoe, and goes to a wedding (38:54)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

    Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

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    44 mins
  • Episode 35.6: Schrödinger’s Cat Burglar Interview, Ironheart, Superman Trailer, and Spider-Noir
    May 21 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gets an inside look at the development of Schrödinger’s Cat Burglar and covers some superhero news!

    Schrödinger’s Cat Burglar - Tell us a about yourself - I understand you’re an animator turned game designer, so kind of walk us through your personal journey a little bit? (0:54)

    - When developing the game, did you start with the story and character animations, or did you jump right into the programming and let the game sort of build itself? (3:57)

    - Do you have any personal attachment to cats or animals in general that might have influenced the creation of Mittens? (5:23)

    - The game clearly suggest heavy use of quantum physics. Beyond the classic Schrodinger's cat example, did you find yourself really studying this topic to deepen your own understanding and then use that learning to create new challenges/ abilities? (6:18)

    - The demo gives players a taste of what’s to come. What are you most excited about for players to experience in the full version of the game? (8:52)

    - Are there any other animals in the game like rats since they are common test subjects? Does lazy Susan have abilities for example? (10:31)

    - You started this project as a solo developer, but your team has grown over time. What were some pros and cons to working alone versus having a small team behind your work? (12:01)

    - So, you described some moments during the development process when you had to step back and rethink a design choice or direction. How did you approach making those tough decisions? (15:20)

    - *Schrödinger’s Cat Burglar* allows for both couch and remote co-op. How did you approach designing the gameplay with multiplayer in mind, and what sort of challenges did that present? (18:11)

    - How did you approach designing the various puzzles in the game? What was the process of making them challenging but fair? (19:59)

    - For others interested in making their own game, any words of wisdom? (21:52)

    - Any last words he wants the listeners to know - when we might be able to expect a release date? (23:34)

    - Ironheart (26:59) - Superman (35:31) - Spider-Noir (42:58)

    Then we talk about what the gang has been up to:

    - Techtic goes golfing and watches Drive Away Dolls (49:13) - Nerdbomber reads Empire of Storms and goes to brunch (52:36)

    Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!

    We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content!

    As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

    Find us all over the web:

    Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com

    Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1

    Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86

    Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber

    Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg

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    56 mins