249 episodes

NYMGamer’s podcast hosts and guests past and present include scholars, writers, and professionals from a variety of industries, but the focus is always the same: unpacking games from a feminist perspective, and having a good time while we’re at it.

Not Your Mama's Gamer Not Your Mama's Gamer

    • Leisure
    • 4.8 • 50 Ratings

NYMGamer’s podcast hosts and guests past and present include scholars, writers, and professionals from a variety of industries, but the focus is always the same: unpacking games from a feminist perspective, and having a good time while we’re at it.

    Episode 249: Good Things to Come: Looking Forward to Games in 2024

    Episode 249: Good Things to Come: Looking Forward to Games in 2024

    This week we talk about the games that we are most looking forward to in 2024...maybe.

    What We're Playing
    Ship of Fools
    Disney Speedstorm
    Board Games (Sherlock Holmes, Avatar: Crosswords of Destiny, RISK: Medieval Europe)
    Return from Core*
    PalWorld

    What We're Reading
    Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
    Star Wars Thrawn

    What We're Drinking
    Pineapple Monster Ultra
    Sprite
    Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
    *Code received for streaming and review purposes

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Napping Unapologetically and Our Favorite Games of 2023

    Napping Unapologetically and Our Favorite Games of 2023

    This week we are talking about our favorite games of 2023 as we look forward to 2024.

    What We're Playing
    Dead by Daylight
    Baldur's Gate 3
    Palia
    Born of Bread*
    Bilkin's Folly*
    Call of Duty*
    *Code Received for streaming and review purposes

    What We're Reading
    Avatar Comics
    The Legacy of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
    Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
    The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

    What We're Drinking
    Modern Times Coffee Roasty Stout
    Grapefruit Radler

    • 1 hr 53 min
    Starfield: Now With More Cubes!

    Starfield: Now With More Cubes!

    This week we are talking about living our best (or worst) lives among the stars in Starfield.

    What We're Playing
    Starfield
    Inscryption
    Baldur's Gate 3
    Moving Out 2,
    Persona 5 Royal
    Illiterati
    Call of Duty
    Fae Farm*
    Tiny Witch*
    *Code Received for streaming and review purposes

    What We're Reading
    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
    Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
    In Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
    Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
    From Blood and Ash 1 and 2 by Jennifer Armentrout
    Air Awakens 1-3 by Elise Kova

    What We're Drinking
    Sprite
    Samuel Smith's Chocolate Stout
    Grapefruit Radler

    • 1 hr 56 min
    Episode 246: Your Cozy Games Are Problematic

    Episode 246: Your Cozy Games Are Problematic

    This week we are talking about the cozy aesthetic and how your faves can be problematic.


    What We're Playing
    Sims 4* (with Horse Ranch DLC)
    Pikmin 4
    Palia
    Venba*
    Atelier Marie
    Persona 5
    Tears of the Kingdom
    Dicey Dungeons
    Railway Empires 2
    7 Wonders Duel
    Diablo 4
    *Code Received for streaming and review purposes


    What We're Reading
    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
    Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
    Avatar Legends Republic City Expansion
    The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner
    In Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz


    What We're Drinking
    Cherry Limeade
    Two Towns Ciderhouse- Strawberry Lemonade
    Chocolate Malt

    • 2 hr 11 min
    Episode 245: But They Had Impact!: Games That Have Had the Biggest Impact on Us

    Episode 245: But They Had Impact!: Games That Have Had the Biggest Impact on Us

    This week we are talking about the games that have had the biggest impact on our lives.

    What We're Playing
    Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Diablo IV
    Jedi: Survivor
    Minecraft
    Fallout 76
    Sanake.io
    Crime O'Clock*
    Noob: The Factionless*
    Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life*
    *Code Received for streaming and review purposes

    What We're Reading
    Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland
    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
    Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

    What We're Drinking
    Water
    Imperial Stout
    Rootbeer Float

    • 2 hr 3 min
    Episode 244: It's All About Art: A Conversation with Christian Vasquez and Leah Augustine

    Episode 244: It's All About Art: A Conversation with Christian Vasquez and Leah Augustine

    This week Sam and Jordyn and joined by material artist Christian Vasquez and environment artist Leah Augustine to talk about working in the games industry as artists.

    Links of note:
    Chris Vasquez (he/him)
    https://www.artstation.com/chrisnvasquez
    Leah Augustine (she/her)
    https://www.artstation.com/leahaugustine

    What We're Playing
    Potionomics
    Travelers Rest
    Valorant
    Deceive Inc*
    PUBG
    Resident Evil 4 Remake

    *Code Received for streaming and review purposes

    What We're Reading
    Babel by R.F. Kuang
    The Complete Making of Indiana Jones by J.W. Rinzler & Laurent Bouzereau
    Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

    What We're Drinking
    Ace Pear Cider
    Strawberry and Cream Dr. Pepper and Whiskey
    Negroni
    Black House Modern Times Coffee Stout

    • 1 hr 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
50 Ratings

50 Ratings

Faffy Geoffy ,

Best in Class Video Game Podcast

This is by far my favorite video game podcast. Since I discovered it a year and a half ago, I have listened to every single episode (that’s over 230!), and I can attest that every one is a winner. The cast has changed many times over the 11 years that Not Your Mama’s Gamer has been around, but every change works like magic: longtime host Sam Blackmon never fails to find new co-hosts that are uniquely charming and bring new perspectives to the table which revitalize the energy on the podcast. Shout out to Jordyn and Victoria, the two current co-hosts keeping the faith! But make no mistake, Sam is the hero of Not Your Mama’s Gamer. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman: college professor, Twitch streamer, single mother, social activist, alcoholic beverage connoisseur, book club host, inspirational mentor, lifelong gamer, and staunch advocate for the value of scholarly research on games and games culture. Before I listened to this podcast, there was a part of me that was always ashamed of my passion for video games. I bought into our dominant cultural narrative that games are nothing but a waste of time. But every time I listen to a new episode, I remember that there are people who are much more assertive and much more accomplished than I who reject that narrative in favor of a firm conviction that games are important. Hearing those voices helps me let go of my embarrassment and feel free to just love games. It is liberating. I cannot recommend Not Your Mama’s Gamer highly enough.

i am a pokemon card ,

Love it 😍

Sooo good 😍😍😍😍😍😬😬

SweetBoyCap ,

Entertaining and Brilliant Criticism

This show is such a perfect blend of relaxed, fun round-tabling and sharp, vital games criticism. Samantha and Alex are brilliant, engaging hosts. Where so many gaming podcasts are simple reviews or fancasts, NYMG isn't afraid to get dig into the important ways that games impact our lives and culture.

Top Podcasts In Leisure

Critical Role
Critical Role
Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat
Caloroga Shark Media
The Big Three by Donut Media
Donut
ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home
Clutterbug
THIS CAR POD! With Doug DeMuro & Friends!
Doug DeMuro
The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects