Nurture & Support 178: The Outer Worlds, LED lighting, and Blackbeard’s Ghost

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS178.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSDr. Mike joins Mel and I again for this round of recommendations. Due to technical issues and me forgetting to record parts of the show, sound quality and continuity get a little choppy here and there.  Also, for the record, I am not glad Dean Jones is dead. Mel’s recommendation: The Outer Worlds (video game) This game is from the creators of the early Fallout game series. The Outer Worlds contains much of the same spirit and vibe as Fallout… but … Continue reading

Nurture & Support 172: All the animals

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS172.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Mel and I are joined by Dr. Mike and he and I offer a rare joint recommendation. Mel’s Recommendation – Stardew Valley Mel recommends a game that will give you all of the joy of Animal Crossing, but for $7.99 in an app store verses having to buy a Switch.         Mike & Kelly’s Recommendation – Tiger King on Netflix You all have likely heard of it, but if you haven’t watched yet, you owe it … Continue reading

Nurture & Support 170: Games, judgement, K-pop mishaps, and WiFi

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS170.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Mel and I are joined by Dr. Mike.  Again.  Will it ever stop??? Mel’s recommendation – Legendary Game of Heroes This is a fun, yet not cost free game where you can join a guild and help each other out. Mel’s guild “Black Cat Coven” has some openings if you want to join… hit her up at @karmic9 on Twitter if you are interested. Mike’s recommendation –  Victrola 6-in-1 Wood Bluetooth Mid Century Record Player Mikes recommendation is a … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 93: Arcades and Age

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC93.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSTwo fun recommendations this week… Mike – Arcade 1up Arcade Cabinets Mike highly recommends these price point friendly, not too difficult to set up arcade cabinets.  List to the podcast to get the lowdown the pros and cons Some stills rom Mike “Mr. Fix-it” assembly… Bonus pic, Kelly’s old school pinball machine Kelly – FaceApp You all have heard of it.  The aging ability is AMAZING.  But, might want to consider deleting once you get a pic you like.  As promised… … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 73: Cosplay and Retro Gaming

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N&S- Ep 150- Get Thee To a Hatchery

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N&S – Ep 143 – Pockets of Polluted Oxygen

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS143.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Mel is gaming again, and Kelly talks about Mike. Mel’s Rec: Game: Oxygen Not Included by Klei Entertainment A space colony simulation survival game with super cute Duplicant colonists available in Early Access on Steam. Worry about having oxygen to breathe, food to eat, and plumbing to use because you don’t have enough to worry about. Learn about polluted oxygen pockets and proper ventilation. Or don’t, and watch your sad little colonists die. 8/   Kelly’s Rec: Podcast Network: … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 27 – Ice Cream and Soy Sauce

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week is not for the children.  Fair Warning. Mike’s bandmate Corey joins the show and things get off to a rocky start right off the bat regarding the episode number.  Then Mike is Mike.  Then the recommendations… Mike’s Recommendation – Synthwave artist Vampire Stepdad Synth wave music plus a vampire pitching why he will be awesome as your step dad.  Full show below. Corey’s Recommendation – Critical Role Critical Role on the Geek and Sundry YouTube channel features several outstanding … Continue reading

Episode 130 – The Long Dark of Cutting Cable

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Episode 122 – No man, the night sky is full of Protomen

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS122.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSSome great music and a beautiful game this week… Kelly’s Recommendation: Music: The Protomen – Present: A Night of Queen A Nashville based band that mixes Mega Man and our inevitable future of dystopian living. They have many albums, but today we talk about a live concert where they covered a number of Queen songs. The easiest places to listen to the album seems to be Spotify and YouTube. They cover Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure, Flash (from Flash Gordon) and Princes of … Continue reading