Episode Archive
235 episodes of Topic Lords since the first episode, which aired on October 28th, 2019.
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235. Ennui Golf
April 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 3 mins
jenni, nelson
Lords: Jenni and Xalavier. We discuss centaur internal organs, adapting unlikely horror franchises, whether boomerangs work, Serious KAAAND, game mascots as sexual avatars of their creators, and The Ted Dabney Experience.
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234. Plunge Correctly For High Score
April 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
johnb, kevin
Lords: JohnB and Kevin. We discuss Don Quixote, the Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown series, whether phones need to ring, Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, and whether pinball is supposed to be fun.
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233. A Huge Pile Of Gold You Just Use To Shoot Porn On
April 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
aaron, jonah
Lords: Jonah and AC. We discuss listening to music backwards, decentralized manufacturing, other terms like "foodies" to describe those who are super into universal bodily functions, The Bathroom Line, by Jesse Thurston and playtesting Legos.
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232. Where's The Poem, Zaborowske?
April 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
chall, dev
Lords: Chris and Dev. We discuss taking improv classes, practicing three keyboard layouts at the same time, the perils of store brand salt, I Once Snorted an Eight Ball with Santa, and whether everyone's creative ideas are derivative
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231. Game: The Game And Music Experience
March 25th, 2024 | 1 hr 11 mins
gerstmann, tyriq
Lords: Jeff and Tyriq. We discuss writing jokes on the spot for impatient children, your favorite genre that you have no interest in making, High Sidin', Poetry, and every mammal's fish.
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230. What's God Even Made Of Anymore?
March 18th, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins
jake, mike
Lords: Mike and Jake. We discuss what's next after cameras, disappearing mystery, preschool security practices, At the Feast in the Great Hall, by Ursula Leguin, and whether it's boring to talk about dreams.
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229. This Show Now Available On Cockroach DNA
March 11th, 2024 | 54 mins 40 secs
alexicographic, megan
Lords: Megan and Lexi. We dicsuss Erik Satie's performance indications, instant food from other cultures, seasonal decorations, Delhi Metro, becoming immortal by being predictable, and living in different climates.
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228. Detecting Myself As Spam
March 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
fif, mitch
Lords: Fif and Mitch. We discuss the Ace Attorney series' naming conventions, the kissing mechanic in Bully, Podcast Prep Sheet, the Tay Bridge Disaster, the user interface in Bully, and comments asking "why did the algorithm recommend this to me"
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227. Maximal Overlap With The Dork
February 26th, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins
erica, kory
Lords: Erica and Kory. We discuss Mystery Hunt 2024, developing your first video game, wearing glasses to prevent COVID, English Ending Song by Ryoji Yoshitomi, and how to make satisfying non-violent gameplay
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226. Ilk-Action Lawsuit
February 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
ryan, xander
Lords: Ryan and Alexander. We discuss getting so agitated that you cook dinner, acquired tastes that are worth acquiring, texturally enhanced alternative beverage, and Bagme Bloma.
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225. Showers: It's Wet In There
February 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 19 mins
casey, chkf
Lords: CisHetKayfaber and BaseCase. We discuss raising third culture kids, how to do creative projects that take longer than a weekend, Venmo having your money and having to sign up for Venmo, Farmyard Song, and Universal Yums sweet vs. savory snacks.
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224. Following A Garden Hose Around In The Dark
February 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
jason, nathan
Lords: Jason and Nathan. We discuss painting your nails, jukebox griefing, the team that developed Donkey Kong, Hypothetical Explanations for the Paradox, how color happens on monitors, and Bach's looping doodle.
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223. Three Hats To Scoop Up A Mouse
January 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
andrew, aubrianne
Lords: Andrew and Aubrianne. We discuss knitting patterns as open source clothing, making your video game feel original, using insert after all, The Garden by Shel Silverstein, and aphantasia but for audiation.
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222. Barkley In Retrograde
January 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins
chall, esper
Lords: Chris and Esper. Topics: Geocaching, the Miyoo Mini, my lost career as a Super Mario Bros. 35 Coach, There's Not a Person Alive by David Donihue, the semiparasocial relationship between a podcast editor and the people on the podcast, and struggling to relearn high school Spanish
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221. Fisher-Price My First Right Click Menu
January 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
cornell, diener
Lords: Chris and Alex. We discuss living without software updates, Cyberpunk 2077, arguing with people collecting signatures, and PIECE A SHIT by Sam Pink.
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220. An Oral History Of Men Riding Cats
January 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
abby, stearns
Lords: Abby and Michael. We discuss when podcast ads don't play, Lobsang Rampa, recoloring your teeth, "I've Been Writing You A Poem," by Abby Denton, and rideable cats.