Player One Bytes

We had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Stradling, the one man developer known as SporkTank, about his upcoming puzzle adventure game Rita. One of PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners, in Rita you must gather letters and clues to solve word puzzles and unlock more of the world. Enjoyed this interview? You can find the full episode hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Miller, creator of the Melbourne Queer Games Festival, joined us in the studio to talk about the importance of queer games in all of gaming culture. MQGF is running 25 September to 13 October and aims to inform, entertain, and challenge queer gamers. It's a showcase of talent from all around the world with a huge selection of games that all provide unique insight into queer identity. Enjoyed this interview? You can find the full episode here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by James, creator of the card game Oracle and one of Pax Aus 2024's Indie Showcase winners! Oracle is a social deduction card game created to be easy to learn and jump into. James talks about the development history of Oracle and how one frustrating board game night turned into a new card game entirely. Enjoyed this interview? You can find the full episode here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to counter-strike player Exit at Dreamhack Melbourne. A member of Brazilian e-sports team MIBR, Exit told us about his history with the game and what it took to become a professional competitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob,Dem and Jay wring in the new year with a fun collection of banter about Lucasarts, Banjo-Kazooie, predictions for the year and so much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At PAX Australia, Jorgo spoke to Wade Dyer of the successful indie sci-fi tabletop game Fragged Empire. Recorded Friday 11th October 2019 at PAX Australia at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre PAX Production TeamStefan, Nick, Nathan and JorgoMusic by Dan Mason -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts  

At PAX Australia, Nathan speaks to Trent Naylor, who is the Academic Coordinator at Torrens University Australia. Recorded Friday 11th October 2019 at PAX Australia at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. PAX Production TeamStefan, Nick, Nathan and JorgoMusic by Dan Mason -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts  

A distinctive collaboration between Player One and SYN Hip Hop. Where the two SYN radio shows join forces to create great content for the listeners. Filled with music from video games and Hip Hop genres. Collaborators:Jacobs, Dabs, Eldrain, Jimbo, Stefan, Nick. Thanks to Ali for helping to organise this! Listen to the full collab - music and all - right here! https://www.mixcloud.com/stefanb3/p1-x-hip-hop-show/ Aired 3rd July 2019 on the SYN Hip-Hop show. Moodys Shuffle - Hideki Naganuma - Jet Grind Radio Soundtrack Field Of Dreams feat. Paris Wells - Bliss N Eso Mass Destruction (Battle Theme) - Tsuko G. Cover - Tsuko G.PERSONA 3 Afro Puffs - The Lady of Rage I Don't Give a Fuck - 2Pac The Message [single version] - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Get Ur Freak On - Missy Elliot Bulls On Parade (triple j Like A Version) - Denzel Curry Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.) - Coolio Unknown From M. E.(Theme of Knuckles) - Marlon Saunders and Hunnid-P A Ghost's Pumpkin Soup - Sonic Adventure 2 The New Pokera

In this online exclusive, we present the first (and probably only) episode of Player One-to-One. This podcast series features longer interviews with guests from the world of gaming. Stefan's long-time friend Bartek from the Spit and Polish Presents podcast sits down to him to share how he got into gaming, among other topics like Final Fantasy, Zelda and the various video game movies covered on his podcast. Originally recorded 26th August 2019 and only edited and released now cos...it's a bit long. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts Spit and Polish Presents is a movie podcast, so be sure to hit up their socials and subscribe to the show. Spotify- https://spoti.fi/2Mx6lE5iTunes- https://apple.co/2BKjPaTPodb

Michelle Mannering is a pro gamer and competitive esports player, hosts hacking conventions, is a coder, a public speaker, and co-runs a tech start-up that builds and designs electric scooters! Michelle talks about all these things and presents a handful of the Player One-ies Awards! Follow her on Twitter: @MishManners Twitch: http://twitch.tv/MishManners Aired 16 December 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Player One's interview with the talented Aimee Smith who joins Connor, George and Stefan to discuss her career progression, day to day life as a Voice Actress and awesome tips and tricks for those wanting to break into the industry.  Aired 18 November 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts  

It was lovely to meet Louna Maroun and have her as a guest host! Louna joined Player One hosts Stefan, George and Connor to talk her favourite games, streaming, mental wellness and her new music videos! Don't forget to check her out on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lounatuna Aired 14th December 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Nick spoke to Anthony Wood - the Creative Director of the Queensland-developed game 'Damsel' at PAX Australia! Damsel is out now on various platforms.Recorded Friday 11th October 2019 at PAX Australia at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.CREDITSPAX Production Team: Stefan, Nick, Nathan and JorgoEdited by NickMusic by Dan Mason -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Catichka (Catherine Campbell) is a senior writer at WomANZ. She joined George, Connor and Daniel to talk about the organisation and spooky games! WomANZ is a grassroots community for gamers, content creators, esports fanatics, participants and watchers for female identifying peoples across New Zealand and Australia.  Aired October 28th 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Connor dives into hack n slash dungeon crawler Riverbond. Is the game up to snuff?? We reviewed the Switch version, it's also out on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Australia is currently being ravaged by fires from coast to coast, with hundreds of thousands of people under threat. While some people are lucky, there are hundreds of people getting displaced by these fires every day, with no end in sight. Gamer Aid Australia was founded by Aiden “Ayekay” Hiko and Joshua “Swifty” Swift, both known for their work in the Australian esports and gaming industry. Josh spoke to Connor, George and Daniel about the charity on Player One. Go to the website http://gameraid.com.au/ and get involved! Use the hashtag #GamerAid2019 Twitter - @GamerAidAUS Instagram - @gameraidaus Twitch - GamerAidAUS Mixer - GamerAidAUS Aired 25 November 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle P

Jack Ford Morgan from Half-Monster Games spoke to Connor, Daniel and George about their tabletop game, which they showed at PAX! It’s called Animal Empire! Check it out at halfmonstergames.com Aired 14 October 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Season 3 hosts George, Ruby, Nick and Harry alongside DLC character packs Connor and Daniel return for a Q&A bonus podcast episode! Recorded September 30th 2019. -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

At PAX Australia 2019, Stefan Bradley from Player One spoke to Jessica Locarnini. Jess is the Head of Marketing at Fortress Australia. What is Fortress, you ask? Listen to find out! Watch the video version here! Recorded Friday 11th October 2019 at PAX Australia at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.  -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Chipzel (Niamh Houston) is a chiptune musician who composes music with a Game Boy! Stefan spoke to her at the High Score event in Melbourne. Chipzel revealed how she started making this type of music, and how and why she makes music with a Game Boy! She also responds to some covers on YouTube. Chipzel tracks 'Only Human' and 'To the Sky' used with permission. Recorded 6th October 2019 at High Score 2019! -- Player One is SYN's only video game radio show, every Monday 8-10pm AEST! FM Radio: 90.7FMDigital Radio: SYNStreaming: TuneIn (app), www.syn.org.au (online)Tweet at us! #PlayerOneSYN http://syn.org.au/show/player-one/Facebook.com/playeronesynTwitter.com/playeronesynOmny LinkApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts