The People's Radio

On Old Games, Fatherhood, and Canadian Geography

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Tom, Griff, and Ross dust off the microphone and remember they have a “weekly” podcast. Here’s another episode, only six and a half years late.

On Narrative Tropes in Modern Game Design

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Ross, Tom, and Griff chat about video game narrative structure in adventure games old and new.

On Wearables and Necro-Ornithology

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Griff gets the lowdown on Tom’s experience with the Apple Watch, we learn about Ross’ flowcharts for accessory propriety, and the team covers more than you’d ever want to know about the art and science of dealing with dead birds.

On Stan Lee Eating a Banana

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

The team reviews the canonical list of band names and attempts to recall the particulars of the Star Trek film franchise with limited success.

On Maker Faire and Drive Nova Scotia

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Tom recounts his adventures at Maker Faire, and Jon gives us an exclusive update on what’s in store for the next episode of Drive Nova Scotia.

On the Sexcapades of K. Ross Chapman

Mon, 25 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000

We chat briefly about the coming apocalypse before turning to the topic at hand: Ross’ recent adventures in extramarital encounters of the female persuasion. This week features special guest Jon Woodman!

On the Sociology of Wingmanship

Mon, 18 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Ross takes us on a guided tour of the past and present foibles of young love from the perspective of the faithful third wheel.

On Podcasting and the Power of Community

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Tom, Griff, and Ross host a podcast on podcasting, followed by the art of curating a community around your content.

On Coming Attractions and the Last Son of Krypton

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000

May the Fourth be with you! We open with The Force Awakens alongside a brief recap of the week’s most tantalizing trailers, followed by an in-depth treatise on the nature—and narrative value—of superhumanity.

On Molson, Jingles, and Vintage Beer

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Ross and Griff delight in the unique flavours of Molson Canadian while we talk about advertising earworms and the storied lineage of Schrödinger’s Beer.

On Theatre and Improv

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Our hosts discuss the vagaries of memory in the context of improvised and scripted performance.