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    <title>Science Night - Episodes Tagged with “Gaming”</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <description>Science!  What is it?  Who does it?  Why does it matter?  At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news and discoveries to keep you up on all the amazing things that are happening.
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    <itunes:summary>Science!  What is it?  Who does it?  Why does it matter?  At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news and discoveries to keep you up on all the amazing things that are happening.
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  <title>Fun &amp; Games: A GenCon Special</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we're bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>This week, we're bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention.
Special thanks to: Drew Organ, Matthew Organ, Ben Rosset, &amp;amp; Dr. Carol Ward for allowing us to record their GenCon adventures.
Your Hosts
James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3)
Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem)
Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM)
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
- Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
- Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family 
scinight.com  (www.scinight.com) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we&#39;re bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention.</p>

<p>Special thanks to: Drew Organ, Matthew Organ, Ben Rosset, &amp; Dr. Carol Ward for allowing us to record their GenCon adventures.</p>

<p><strong>Your Hosts</strong><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" rel="nofollow">James Reed</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" rel="nofollow">Steffi Diem</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" rel="nofollow">Jason Organ</a></p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
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<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we&#39;re bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention.</p>

<p>Special thanks to: Drew Organ, Matthew Organ, Ben Rosset, &amp; Dr. Carol Ward for allowing us to record their GenCon adventures.</p>

<p><strong>Your Hosts</strong><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" rel="nofollow">James Reed</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" rel="nofollow">Steffi Diem</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" rel="nofollow">Jason Organ</a></p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
</ul>

<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
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  <title>Gen Con: The Science of SciFi</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN.  This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences.  First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series.  In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI.  For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>This week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN.  This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences.  First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series.  In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI.  For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org.
This episode is made possible by our friends at Indiana Sciences. To learn more about their programming, and to show your support for science communication in Indiana, go to indianasciences.org
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
- Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
- Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family 
scinight.com  (www.scinight.com) 
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  <itunes:keywords>scicomm, science, scifi, mass effect, fallout, physics, fusion, AI, parasites, microbiology, epidemiology, evolution, biology, video games, TTRPG, games, gaming</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN.  This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences.  First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series.  In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI.  For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org.</p>

<p>This episode is made possible by our friends at Indiana Sciences. To learn more about their programming, and to show your support for science communication in Indiana, go to indianasciences.org</p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
</ul>

<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN.  This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences.  First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series.  In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI.  For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org.</p>

<p>This episode is made possible by our friends at Indiana Sciences. To learn more about their programming, and to show your support for science communication in Indiana, go to indianasciences.org</p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
</ul>

<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
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  <title>Gen Con: Games and the People That Make Them</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In the first of three Gen Con specials, we're sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor.  Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:53</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In the first of three Gen Con specials, we're sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor.  Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode.
Your Hosts]
James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3)
Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem)
Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM)
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
- Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
- Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family 
scinight.com  (www.scinight.com) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>science, scicomm, gaming, gamer, tabletop, gencon, d&amp;d, warhammer, MTG, Magic the Gathering, genius games, northstar games, nomnivore games, critical care, indy, indie games, Indianapolis, RPG, TTRPG, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the first of three Gen Con specials, we&#39;re sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor.  Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode.</p>

<p><strong>Your Hosts</strong>]<br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" rel="nofollow">James Reed</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" rel="nofollow">Steffi Diem</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" rel="nofollow">Jason Organ</a></p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
</ul>

<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the first of three Gen Con specials, we&#39;re sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor.  Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode.</p>

<p><strong>Your Hosts</strong>]<br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" rel="nofollow">James Reed</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" rel="nofollow">Steffi Diem</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" rel="nofollow">Jason Organ</a></p>

<p><strong>Credits</strong><br>
Editing-James Reed<br>
Mastering- James Reed</p>

<p>Music:</p>

<ul>
<li>Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" rel="nofollow">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
<li>Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</li>
</ul>

<p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" rel="nofollow">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p>

<p>[scinight.com ](<a href="http://www.scinight.com" rel="nofollow">www.scinight.com</a>)</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>The Science of Science Fiction from Gen Con Online</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Riverpower Podcast Mill</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Audio from the "Science of Science Fiction" from Gen Con Oline 2020 presented by Indiana Sciences.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>This is the audio from the Thursday 7/30 "Science of Science Fiction" panel.  For video and the full Q&amp;amp;A make sure to check out the Indiana Sciences YouTube, and follow all of their social media. 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This is the audio from the Thursday 7/30 &quot;Science of Science Fiction&quot; panel.  For video and the full Q&amp;A make sure to check out the Indiana Sciences YouTube, and follow all of their social media.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>This is the audio from the Thursday 7/30 &quot;Science of Science Fiction&quot; panel.  For video and the full Q&amp;A make sure to check out the Indiana Sciences YouTube, and follow all of their social media.</p>]]>
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