A long-form reflection on game design and parser craft theory continues with a discussion of Inform Design Manual 4's version of Graham Nelson's "The Craft of the Adventure." Particular attention is paid to mimesis, challenge, and, as Drew puts it, "cool stuff." Part of a series about Infocom's Trinity. Resources discussed in this episode: Gold Mac…

Join us as we see what romantic quotes from movies that would actually work on you in real life, and see that Sandra did not understand the assignment and give random quotes for this epic episode.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Join us as we discuss the movie Wild, and the hard trek that is the PCT trail.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Drew returns to discuss a foundational work of game design craft, Graham Nelson's The Craft of the Adventure (1995). This is part of a larger, multipart examination of narrative friction in Brian Moriarty's Trinity (1986). Referenced content: Top Expert, Drew's blog about learning Inform 7 (and other things) Jimmy Maher's "The Neo-Classical Interac…

Join Stacey and Sandra as we discuss the personal aspects of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with what has been happening the last few months in our lives.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

After nearly two years, host Drew Cook returns solo! This reboot episode lays out a framework for future discussions of Infocom's Trinity and Nacon's Vampire: The Masquerade--Swansong. The Craft of Adventure : Graham Nelson Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong on Steam (steampowered.com) Jimmy Maher's Trinity posts Gold Machine - Games as text, text …

Dates, almond oil, persimmon, pomegranate... These recipe ingredients that have given Persian women their legendary beauty from the inside out are also the core pillars of hair brand 14th Night, founded by Negar Mohammadi. Sun-kissed, athletic, and curious, Negar mastered the technical aspects of business as a young professional working for a major…

Get ready for a new year filled with exciting conversations and inspiring guests. Season Four coming soon! ****************************** Did you enjoy this episode? Consider subscribing to this podcast! It offers unique stories driven by our desire for meaningful objects and brings to life individual accounts of personal luxuries. The guests, acco…

A passionate explorer of nature, a committed adventurer, a tech entrepreneur whose mission is to create a sustainable and equitable travel industry for all, Håvard Utheim moves from idea to idea and from start-up to start-up. He is the type who has vision, sets the mission, and culls the right people to populate the new business. In doing so, he is…

Her impeccable foresight and vision of market trends, along with her passion for haute couture and luxury leather goods make Diane D’Amato a true force in the luxury market. She is as sharp in business as she is warm and empathetic in her relationships. In charge of the luxury accessories categories at Heritage Auctions, Diane brings unique pieces …

Hats, authentic jewelry from Africa, mainly Senegal and Ghana, as well as tie-dye shirts and other accessories are Fallou's Wadje's street hustle in Harlem. Her life's calling is creativity. Her purpose is the creation of objects that give luxury a new definition: 'twixt the physical and the spiritual. A vessel of energy herself, Fallou the artist …

A century-old Cape Cod wooden house seems to be the point of departure for interiors architect Robert Finger's journeys into desire. At first I thought of it very similar to a juicy and delicious piece of candy that releases a range of magical sensations when you bite into it. But after we spent some time chatting, it became clear that that little …

There is so much activity underwater. Reefing takes attention, concentration, and a small dose of obsession. The feat is rewarding and illustrates how our climate works and what preserves life in our oceans. Listen to this captivating episode, in which Adam Simon explains the ins and outs of reefing and how to start collecting live coral. Adam Simo…

Join us as we discuss Dragon Con 2023 and Traveling Adventures we had in the month of September.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Join us as we revisit some of our previous episodes. Starting with our very first episode Jaws.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Join us as we discuss the disappearance of Susan Powell.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Join us as we discuss a real life game of Tag that inspired a movie that's carried on for over thirty years!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

What better inspiration for a book character than the most hated man in America? Join us as we compare Gone Girl, written by Gillian Flynn to the Scott Peterson case that she loosely based it on.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Authors, Books, and Parties oh my! Join us as we discuss OUAB 2023 happenings and what leads Stacey to throwing an amazing literary event.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

While most teenagers are juggling hormones and schoolwork, Frank Abagnale was formulating intricate cons. Join us as we compare his history to the movie based on his life, Catch Me if You Can.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

While most teenagers are juggling hormones and schoolwork, Frank Abagnale was formulating intricate cons. Join us as we compare his history to the movie based on his life, Catch Me if You Can.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

How accurate are Lifetime's true crime movies? In the case of convicted murderer Jodi Arias, VERY! Join us as we discuss the movie based on her heinous crime.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

How accurate are Lifetime's true crime movies? In the case of convicted murderer Jodi Arias, VERY! Join us as we discuss the movie based on her heinous crime.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

"What's Love Got to do With it?" When it comes to the amazing Tina Turner, everything! Join us as we discuss the life of Tina in comparison to the film based on her.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Turns out lots of things are sweeter than Candy. Join us as we discuss the story of Candy Montgomery and the two mini-series based on her: "Love and Death" and "Candy"By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

This episode was supposed to be about the dark history behind some of the world's famous nursery rhymes. It turned into a comedy of error we had to share. Enjoy!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

We are FINALLY delving into the works of Stephen King on this week’s episode! Join us as we compare to the true story behind the Winchester Mystery Mansion compared to King’s book The Diary of Ellen Rimbaurer.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

The Boleyn family took grooming to a whole new level. Join us as we compare fact to fiction with the movie The Other Boleyn Girl.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Join as we discuss highlights of our first year and goals for the future of our beloved podcast!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Cocaine Bear. Need we say more? Indeed we will. In this week's episode we're talking about the true story behind the new movie directed by Elizabeth Banks.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

This one is spicy! We are discussing the real life court room drama that occurred when a husband and wife battled it out for who was the real artist behind the Big Eyes painting craze.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Mini-episode, that's not so mini. Join us as we discuss television shows and how they compare to day to day life!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

We see conventions full of celebrities and cosplayers all over social media. One of our hosts visited MegaCon Orlando and shares her experiences with other convention newbies.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Find out why I decided to own a silk scarf by Hermès and why my collection keeps growing. What moved you to buy one of your prized possessions? Was it its qualities? Its aesthetic merit? Are your purchases based on emotional associations or simply fashion trends and peer pressure? I invite you to email me at populuxepod@gmail.com and let me know. *…

A child lost. A mother fighting for Justice. Join us as we discuss the real life tragedy behind the move Lost Girls.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Once Upon a December we listened to beautiful music and watched the lost princess Anastasia find her beloved Grandmama where they could be Together in Paris. Yet the real story did NOT have a happy ending. Join us as we travel back to Russia, 1916 to discuss the fall of the Romanov family.By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Mathias Rosenzweig is one of the most talented creative persons I have met. You have probably read his work through the pages of V Magazine, an authority voice in fashion. Mathias started as a writer covering the music scene for Interview Magazine and quickly rose to an editor's role covering fashion shows all over the world. His portfolio includes…

St. Patrick’s Day is more than green beer and shamrocks. We took a listener’s tip and dove into the actual lore behind the holiday!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

The Alex Murdaugh trial has been all over the news. Is it possible Dexter New Blood drew inspiration from Paul Murdaugh's boat accident? Join us as we investigate the similarities!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Deeply steeped in design, both by training and in practice, Tami Hausman could write a book about a seemingly humble object: A three-legged wooden chair with a molded seat and curved back of sticks. This is no ordinary chair. It is the Mira chair designed by American woodworker George Nakashima and has been in Tami’s life since she can remember. Li…

Pole dancing and dollar bills! Hate the game not the player! Join us as we discuss the real life “hustle” that inspired the J.Lo box office smash hit featuring some of Hollywood’s hottest ladies!By Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

When it comes to identifying the best bag for any job, Adam Brodowski, industrial and UX designer, has a range of criteria to assess his options. Owning more than 25 bags, Adam is always thinking about how to perfect the utility of each item and how new materials may contribute to an elevated experience. Luxury for Adam goes beyond functionality. L…

“Sing me a song of a lass that is gone, Say, could that lass be I?” Join us as we discuss some of the real life history shown in the fan-favorite show Outlander. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Before roses and boxes of chocolate became tradition, February fourteenth was celebrated in shockingly different ways. Join us as we discuss the origins of this day of romance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Near, far, wherever you are... Join us as we compare fact from fiction as seen in the movie Titanic. (Spoiler: Jack and Rose weren't real.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

USA Today Bestselling author Rue Volley drops in to discuss the behind the scenes history of everyone's favorite gothic weirdos, the Addams Family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

Thanks to the Final Destination movies we all have enough sense not to drive behind a log truck. But how many of the deaths shown in the movie franchise have actually happened and which were concocted by Hollywood writers? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…

History has never revealed his identity, but Hollywood has told his story countless times over. Join us as we discuss the real story of Jack the Ripper versus the movie From Hell, starring Johnny Depp. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…

Join us as we discuss the victories and pitfalls of the gridiron as we compare the movie Remember the Titans to the real life events it was based on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly

We all know the fun little rhyme about the man on Drury Lane. Is it possible the catchy little ditty has darker origins than we realize? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBy Stacey Rourke & Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly