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Context Free

By Contrarian Content

Context Free is a podcast all about games in our lives: cardboard, console, role-playing, mobile, VR, retro. The only thing we like more than playing games is talking about games and how they intersect everything.
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Episode 34: We Chose to Make it About Games

Context FreeJun 03, 2021

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Episode 34: We Chose to Make it About Games

Episode 34: We Chose to Make it About Games

Jun 03, 202144:36
Episode 33: What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?

Episode 33: What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?

00:52 - Betrayal Legacy - The Big Recap
17:37 - Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
23:27 - Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile
32:43 - XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
51:57 - Enter the Gungeon
52:47 - Kentucky Route Zero
1:02:35 - Watergate

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Feb 18, 202001:11:35
Episode 32: We Went to the Movies. Are We Having Fun Yet?

Episode 32: We Went to the Movies. Are We Having Fun Yet?

Jan 03, 202001:06:07
Episode 31: A party of Trust Fund Wizards

Episode 31: A party of Trust Fund Wizards

We start with a rundown of Jason K's recent D&D surge.
On console we discuss: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Xbox Game Pass, Death Stranding, For the King
On the table top: Fury of Dracula

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/
Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Nov 20, 201958:00
Episode 30: Peak Aggravation with the Sportsball

Episode 30: Peak Aggravation with the Sportsball

1:37 - Sports and emotional attachment
8:30 - Boardgames online at http://yucata.de
16:36 - Reading books inspired by playing games
18:21 - Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch
20:30 - Nintendo Switch pricing, indie games, and subscription gaming
30:03 - Zelda: Link's Awakening - Switch
31:27 - Diablo 3 family-style
32:33 - Red Matter - PS4/VR
35:05 - Control - PS4
39:48 - What does it mean for a game to be 'satisfying'?
45:14 - Pitch a (Board)Game #1 - Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
51:00 - Pitch a (Board)Game #2 - Wiz-War
56:00 - Pitch a (Board)Game #3 - Not Alone
1:00:57 - Betrayal Legacy Update
1:03:14 - Who is going to be Dracula in Fury of Dracula?

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

Sep 24, 201901:06:33
Episode 29: Ship Destroyed! You're All Fired!

Episode 29: Ship Destroyed! You're All Fired!

Aug 20, 201901:05:11
Episode 28: I'm in Awe of Our Honorable Mentions

Episode 28: I'm in Awe of Our Honorable Mentions

Jul 10, 201901:04:34
Episode 27: A Lego isn't a puzzle

Episode 27: A Lego isn't a puzzle

Jun 04, 201901:02:22
Episode 26: Big Games in Small Packages

Episode 26: Big Games in Small Packages

May 10, 201901:21:44
Episode 25: So Damn Satisfying: Dead Cells & RE2

Episode 25: So Damn Satisfying: Dead Cells & RE2

We discuss the remake of Resident Evil 2 and Dead Cells.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Mar 06, 201953:19
Episode 24: Frog of Love?

Episode 24: Frog of Love?

On the tabletop: Fog of Love and Chronicles of Crime.
On the PS4: Subnautica.
On the Switch: Moonlighter.
On the Steam: CrossCode

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Jan 24, 201950:38
Episode 23: Don't Check Your Phone...Unless You Want Your Face Eaten

Episode 23: Don't Check Your Phone...Unless You Want Your Face Eaten

On the tabletop: Keyforge, Cribbage, Battle Lore, and Escape from the Aliens in Outerspace.
On the Console: Red Dead Redemption 2
On the web : Alias 'The Magpie' and Bogeyman

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Dec 14, 201801:10:16
Episode 22: Dracula and Alien Walk Into a Tavern

Episode 22: Dracula and Alien Walk Into a Tavern

The Fury of Dracula, crossover between gaming in board games and video games, and Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Oct 30, 201801:00:55
Episode 21: Nintendoishness, Eels and Nerdshame

Episode 21: Nintendoishness, Eels and Nerdshame

@kegz buys a Nintendo Switch. Telltale Games is closing shop. Jason M records his first play on the boardgamegeek.com. @kegz plays D&D at a local taproom and the world doesn't end. On the tabletop: Root, Dominion, Burgle Bros. On the screen: Donut County, Super Mario Odyssey, Hollow Knight

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Oct 02, 201801:03:11
Episode 20: Hellenica: Story of Greece and Special Guest Scott DeMers

Episode 20: Hellenica: Story of Greece and Special Guest Scott DeMers

This episode we discuss the game Hellenica: Story of Greece with designer Scott DeMers, as well as his experience designing and kickstarting a boardgame. Hellenica's Kickstarter campaign is at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/532062403/hellenica-story-of-greece

Regarding the Hugo speech: it was N. K. Jemisin's speech at Worldcon I was referencing. Link in the show notes.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

Special Guest: Scott Demers.

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Aug 30, 201801:24:27
Episode 19: Super Pink and Super Cute

Episode 19: Super Pink and Super Cute

@Kegz teaches you how to plan a game night. On the table top: Mars Open: Tabletop Golf & Flamme Rouge. On console: Has-been Heroes

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Jul 25, 201855:51
Episode 18: Become One to Defeat All the Levels of the Game

Episode 18: Become One to Defeat All the Levels of the Game

This episode we primarily discuss The Mind, Ganz Schön Clever, and Tacoma. See the site for many links to every game we touch on.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Jun 20, 201801:02:33
Episode 17: When are you done with a game?

Episode 17: When are you done with a game?

May 17, 201855:10
Episode 16: A Lot of Pixels in Front of Your Eyeballs

Episode 16: A Lot of Pixels in Front of Your Eyeballs

Apr 18, 201855:35
Episode 15: Co-op: It's a nice way to abstract yourself from the grim reality

Episode 15: Co-op: It's a nice way to abstract yourself from the grim reality

We discuss co-op on tabletop with a helping for co-op in video games. Special guest: @stacyk

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

Special Guest: Stacy Keglovitz.

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Mar 14, 201801:03:25
Episode 14: An Espresso Shot of Fun

Episode 14: An Espresso Shot of Fun

We discuss Magic Maze, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Celeste, and a meta topic of "games" vs. "experiences."

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Feb 20, 201856:03
Episode 13: An All Day Struggle for the Galaxy

Episode 13: An All Day Struggle for the Galaxy

We discuss Azul, Twilight Imperium 4, Rocket League and the book "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels"

Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/

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Jan 23, 201801:00:55
Episode 12: You Play in the Playing Place

Episode 12: You Play in the Playing Place

We discuss @Kegz experience at BGG.Con and prep for next time where we talk about "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels"

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Jan 03, 201844:47
Episode 11: I Don't Want To Brew Potions All The Time

Episode 11: I Don't Want To Brew Potions All The Time

We discuss Pandemic Legacy Season 2, Hanamikoji, and Witcher III (Actually played this time.)

Our logo was designed by Sounds Like An Earful. Find out more at:
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Nov 21, 201701:10:43
Episode 10: Demon Snot Essential Oil

Episode 10: Demon Snot Essential Oil

We discuss Pax Renaissance, Isle of Skye, Wolf Among Us, and Witcher III.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music.

Find out more at: http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/

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Oct 10, 201757:46
Episode 9: Cardboard and Bits

Episode 9: Cardboard and Bits

First Episode of Season 2 where we focus on Games. Cardboard, Role playing and video games. Tabletop: Camel Up Console Uncharted: Lost Legacy.

Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at:
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Sep 12, 201753:01