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Episode Description:
Have you ever stumbled upon a character in a game that felt like she was crafted just for you? That's what happened to Sandeep & Omar at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia. This episode takes you through the vibrant alleys of a board game convention. Join us in echoing the excitement and novelty of finding our roots reflected in the cardboard and dice of tabletop gaming.
The symphony of creativity doesn't end there, as Aalok Mehta strikes a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions for "DesiQuest". Imagine the resonant power of the Natya Shastra's rasas mingling with the vibrant energy of chakras to craft a soundtrack that not only sets the scene but tells its own emotional tale. And if you're curious about the fusion of superhero antics and South Indian classical music, wait until you hear the backstory of Laddoo Auntie's theme, an anthem for South Asian representation that's as layered as it is empowering.
Finally, we shift our focus to the competitive arena of thumb wrestling with James Brent Isaacs and delve into the art of narrative crafting characters in RPGs with Gabe Hicks and Elise Rezendes. And as we wrap up, we don't shy away from the heavier topics, discussing how DesiQuest opens up dialogues about masculinity and culture among Indian tech workers. This episode, full of humor, heart, and a good dose of thumb warfare, is just a play button away.
Show Description:
An often belittling term, "ABCD (American Born Confused Desi)" is being redefined in livestream/podcast series American Born Chatty Desis hosted by internet personalities Sandeep Parikh (The Guild, The Legend of Neil) and Omar Najam (Dimension 20). The two hosts (and exciting guests) engage in front of a live chat, with a fast and loose format where they check in with their chakras and debate over their American roots v. Desi heritage! Come for the light hearted commentary, stay for the deep insights into life from the second generation point of view. We're here, we barely speak Hindi, get used to it.
Arch Ravels: xyzgamelabs.com/archravels/
Aalok Metha: aaloksmehta...
James Brent Isaacs: / jamesbrentisaacs
Mythic Grove Productions, The Session Zero System: www.mythicgroveproductions.com/
Elise Rezendes: / eliserezendes
Gabe Hicks: www.gabejamesgames.com/
Dispel Dice: dispeldice.com/
Geek Therapeutics: geektherapeutics.com/
Chapters
00:00 - ABCD Intro
01:35 - Welcome to PAX Unplugged
02:05 - Arch Ravels by XYZ Game Labs
05:23 - Meet Adam McCrimmon, designer of Arch Ravels
08:43 - Inventing New Gamers
13:15 - Meet Aalok Mehta, co-composer for DesiQuest
15:25 - Aalok's approach on creating the score for DesiQuest
18:59 - The chakra driving Aalok's composition energy
21:52 - First experience with TTRPG
22:51 - Yoda is an inspiration for Laddoo Auntie's theme
24:45 - Aalok's ABCD Experience as an musical artist
29:02 - What would your theme music be?
30:25 - "The Druncle"
31:57 - Meet James Brent Isaacs, International Thumb Wrestling Champion
33:34 - Sandeep spars with James
34:39 - How can Sandeep get better at Thumbwrestling?
38:27 - Meet Elise Rezendes & Gabe Hicks and Mythic Grove Productions' "Session Zero System"
41:56 - Omar builds a character
48:04 - Gabe explains the amalgam phase
49:32 - What makes The Session Zero System so great
51:39 - How did you create The Session Zero System?
58:04 - What is Carrom?
59:23 - What is Crokinole?
1:01:44 - Omar & Sandeep react after DesiQuest Live at PAX Unplugged
DESIQUEST: www.desiquest.com/
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Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Sean Meagher
Music by Harshal Sisodia, Jasvir Singh & Maulik Zaveri
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