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FRAXY ft. Team D-13
Dec 29, 2025
1h 05m 12s
A Kind of Treasure
Dec 8, 2025
54m 56s
PAX West 2025
Nov 24, 2025
22m 48s
Fan Writings #4: "A Cup of Lethality" by Nick
Nov 10, 2025
48m 18s
Fan Writings #3: "Perched At The Boundary - First Ritual" by PunishingBirb
Oct 27, 2025
34m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 12/29/25 |  FRAXY ft. Team D-13✨ | game developmentshmup games+4 | FlanGaroslaw+2 | Team D-13Star of Providence+2 | Fraxy community | Fraxyshmup+5 | — | 1h 05m 12s | |
| 12/8/25 |  A Kind of Treasure✨ | community feedbackpodcast reflection+3 | — | PXtoneBandcamp+4 | — | Star of Providencepodcast+3 | — | 54m 56s | |
| 11/24/25 |  PAX West 2025✨ | PAX Westgame development+4 | PureQuestionLilac Olligoci | GaroslawAlexMdle+2 | PAX West 2025 | PAX Westinterview+3 | — | 22m 48s | |
| 11/10/25 | Fan Writings #4: "A Cup of Lethality" by Nick✨ | fan writingsfanart+4 | WHATiFGirlSeth Sturgill | Bit HarmonyDiscord+2 | — | fan writingpodcast+5 | — | 48m 18s | |
| 10/27/25 |  Fan Writings #3: "Perched At The Boundary - First Ritual" by PunishingBirb✨ | fan writingsdiscussion+3 | PunishingBirb | Cinematic Sound DesignWild Audio+2 | — | fan writingsPunishingBirb+3 | — | 34m 09s | |
| 10/13/25 |  Aim Assist Arrival ft. Dunkey & Sean✨ | aim assistvideo game publishing+5 | videogamedunkeySean | Star of ProvidenceBigmode+3 | Nintendo Switch | aim assistNintendo Switch+5 | — | 42m 16s | |
| 9/29/25 |  Ship Talk: AB, AM & Skully✨ | Star of ProvidenceArena Blaster+5 | — | GaroslawAlexMdle+4 | — | Arena BlasterArmsmaster+5 | — | 1h 05m 03s | |
| 9/15/25 | 「Raihousha 」 ft. h1data✨ | localizationvideo game translation+4 | h1data | Nethack CodexGaroslaw+2 | — | localizationStar of Providence+5 | — | 1h 00m 02s | |
| 9/1/25 |  Ship Talk: Sword & Chaos✨ | Sword & Chaos shipsStar of Providence+3 | — | GaroslawAlexMdle+4 | — | Sword & ChaosStar of Providence+3 | — | 47m 31s | |
| 8/18/25 |  A Font of Incredible Strength ft. ApprenticeNerd✨ | conlangsStar of Providence+4 | ApprenticeNerd | TumblrArchive of Our Own+1 | — | conlangsconstruct languages+5 | — | 1h 13m 12s | |
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| 8/4/25 |  Trials & Tribulations ft. Ruben | Friend of the show Ruben returns to discuss the Trials, a "boss" "rush" added to the game after the Into Oblivion update.They discuss the puzzles, the challenge, and the lore of the trials.Also discussed: good music discoveries, Everdeep Aurora and psychological generosity, and the community's big SGDQ moment.Ruben's LinksYouTube: https://youtube.com/@meriscan?si=a2zK_h1N4Eqg49U4Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ocPSPDyNE&list=OLAK5uy_lqrryJfWlaEONeeouRX9vHaa5Wwa2DdywPicchio Dal Pozzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InqNhh79or0Will Borger's Everdeep Aurora Review: https://www.shacknews.com/article/145053/everdeep-aurora-review-searching-for-a-home-at-the-end-of-the-worldProfessor Linda R. Tropp's article on psychological generosity: https://theconversation.com/making-eye-contact-and-small-talk-with-strangers-is-more-than-just-being-polite-the-social-benefits-of-psychological-generosity-252477Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/How far are you in the Trials? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 |  On the Stage ft. Lilac Olligoci | Malachi and Nick are once again joined by friend of the show Lilac Vrt Olligoci to discuss the many showcases they've done for Star of Providence, including their recent SGDQ run.Lilac talks about where they'll go next and share advice for those wanting to follow in the trail they've cleared.Also discussed: horse game, new challengers approaching, and the Mall of America.You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.socialWatch Lilac's 2025 SGDQ run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXAglNzW8y4Other StarProv Showcases mentioned:BIGHONKINBURGER's 2018 GDQ run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc7dPwqN_xUKailaria's 2021 Flame Fatales run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4VpIDKAs3gLilac's Feb 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0YCDXsNf5ELilac's Jul 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0VlgpiPuSYLilac & Kailaria's 2022 Flame Fatales race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwZzH0k9C5ALilac's 2025 Power Up With Pride run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1tLWzLiIwEBlack in a Flash: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/blackinaflashFrame Fatales: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/framefatalesOengus.io: https://oengus.io/Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Did you get a chance to catch Lilac's run yet? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  Minisode: The Maker of Modos ft. Mushbuh | Malachi and Nick present a short interview (of sorts) with the designer Mushbuh.Mushbuh has partnered with Bigmode to design a figurine (or "Modo") for each of the games the studio publishes.The interview touches on Mushbuh's influences, projects, and process.The Star of Providence "Modo" is now available for purchase on Bigmode's shop, as well as the Bigmode Biggie and Animal Well Modos: https://bigmode.com/shopCheck out Mushbuh's wonderful work:Itemlabel.com https://itemlabel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojTCmw2HzclisC0f2XBc1_JODdQWOH4zkcL5V9gcOCzXH7J_nNThe Item Label Discord Server https://discord.com/invite/itemlabelOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still amazed it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Do you own any itemlabel swag? Plan to buy a Modo? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/7/25 |  SPRINT 1 ft. Lilac & Kat | This episode puts a spotlight on the first "SPRINT", the Star of Providence Racing InterNational Tournament.Malachi speaks with contestants and commentators Nick, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, and Kat AKA Volt Race.Tune in to hear their thoughts on what makes SPRINT unique, what they enjoyed about the tournament, and where it may go next.Also discussed: a successful apartment hunt, unsuccessful but enjoyable trouting, finding peace at a fireside and in a forest, and the wild Death Stranding 2 videos on YT.You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.socialSPRINT's Bluesky is here: https://bsky.app/profile/sprint-racing.bsky.socialThe entirety of SPRINT 1 can be found on Twitch, here: https://www.twitch.tv/sprint__racing/videosHere is the Frame Fatales race between Kailaria & Lilac mentioned: https://youtu.be/gwZzH0k9C5A?si=cxB08iaPkluYFpPLOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Do you have ideas for future SPRINT events? Wanna join up? Do it! Join the official SPRINT Discord server!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Beta Testers, Build 2: Dialixx & Rutabaga | Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show Dialixx & Rutabaga as they discuss beta testingThe second in our series of beta tester episodes!Also discussed: Canadian elections, apple cider, a blue jacket, and a Blue Revolver.Dialixx does pixel art commissions @Dialixx on Discord.You'll never find Rutabaga.Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/25 |  The Bit Harmony Boys ft. Matt & Seth | Malachi and Nick are joined by the hosts of the Bit Harmony podcast, Matt & Seth, to talk about their work, the meaning they find in it, how they met, and a few of their favorite games, among other things.We've got lots of links for you, dear listeners:Matt's must-read Star of Providence review: https://somanygames.co.uk/review/star-of-providence/Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ba8qb4cWkblzH51nsvZNf?si=b91ca26109784c5aThe Koopa Cast is Seth's Nintendo-themed podcast, and here's the episode featuring Upgrade Terminal: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hIid7qgXKSJps6bqubcPr?si=5761d19e916f4779Matt's podcast Critical Diversions is here: https://open.spotify.com/show/13NCqLwxDv0FO6VIY3EaTS?si=22767d9f1bc6419dAll N Media: https://alln.media/Carpool Gaming: https://carpoolgaming.com/Matt's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattmurray.bsky.socialSeth's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twodollarhero.comGames/Developers Mentioned:Glyph: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/glyph-switch/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrJ1OaGFmEx0rHhKofKBomJzUxv90MrfcKFtmc45QFjkFe_wFaGimmick 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994880/Gimmick_2/Vivid Lope: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078510/VIVIDLOPE/Sorry We're Closed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/Sorry_Were_Closed/Greg Lobanov: https://dumbandfat.com/Hypnospace Outlaw: https://www.hypnospace.net/Streets of Rage 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/Streets_of_Rage_4/Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have you listened to the Bit Harmony podcast yet? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  Beta Testers, Build 1: Aki & Bullet | Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show an_Aki and Bullet as they discuss the early days of beta testing for Star of Providence.The first in our series of beta tester episodes!Also discussed: frog song, a new chair, a new bed, and a new mic.Here is Bullet's cursed audio vid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YKqxVEzVwgCheck out an_Aki's art on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/anaki.bsky.socialOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/25 |  Coolant's Lore, Tome 2 | Pt. 2 of Malachi and Nick's discussion with Coolant on the lore of Star of Providence. You should listen to Pt. 1 first.Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game (for real, this episode has some extra deep secrets), so listen at your own risk!Also discussed: Just lore. Yep, it's the only thing we talk about in this one, too! But if you're reading this right now, I imagine that's what you came for...Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here:Lore of ProvidenceOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/25 |  Coolant's Lore, Tome 1 | Malachi and Nick sit down with friend of the show Coolant for a deep dive into the Star of Providence lore. Wiki editor, admin, and lore enthusiast, Coolant's generous, well-researched two-part lecture is a treat for any fellow lore lovers. Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game, so listen at your own risk!Also discussed: Nothing. We literally talk about lore the entire time. Strap in!Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here:Lore of ProvidenceOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | Effortless Action ft. Shinji16 | Malachi and Nick speak to Shinji16, a Bemani and Star of Providence streamer about positivity, favorite bosses, and his thoughts on what rhythm games and shumps have in common.Also discussed: too many games, ENA: Dream BBQ, and a bird poem in a bird card.Check out Shinji's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/shinji16ENA: Dream BBQ: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134320/ENA_Dream_BBQ/The Kestrel by John Frederick Freeman: https://www.simple-poetry.com/poems/the-kestrel-27355872715Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Do you think rhythm games and shumps are related? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  A Post-Oblivion Dialogue | Malachi and Nick chat about the various goings-on after the official re-release of Star of Providence on February 20th, 2025.Also discussed: fantastic fanart and a new café!Links to the articles & Podcast mentioned:Hidden Gems of Game Design - by Josh Bycer: https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/hidden-gems-of-game-design-volume-33/Don't Sleep On This Indie Roguelike Cult Hit And Its First Major Update In Five Years - by Ethan Gach: https://kotaku.com/star-providence-roguelike-bullet-hell-videogamedunkey-1851765837This bullet hell shooter mixes retro and modern in all the right ways - by Jay Peters: https://www.theverge.com/games-review/627954/star-of-providence-review-nintendo-switch-pcMonster Hunter Wilds is surprisingly great in single-player - The Besties Podcast: https://thebesties.substack.com/p/monster-hunter-wilds-is-surprisinglyOur awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Any thoughts on the launch of the game? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  On Roguelikes & Writing ft. Grayson Morley & Ruben | Malachi and Nick are joined by writer and games critic Grayson Morley, as well as returning friend of the show and high-level shmup player Ruben to discuss how to improve at Star of Providence. Then, they talk to Grayson about his videogame newsletter Backlog, his award-winning short story "Brent, Bandit King", and learn a little about what to expect from the novel he is working on.Also discussed: dog walks and Spring weather, replaying Okami, Regicide with friends, and an unexpected poem.Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored about it!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Checkout Grayson's Writing:Backlog"Brent, Bandit King"PolygonGrayson's Recommended Reading:The Bright Sword, by Lev GrossmanHum, by Helen PhillipsAny advice on how to improve at Star of Providence? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 |  Diving Into Oblivion ft. Doom Man | Notice: Unfortunately, some audio interference while broadcasting from beneath the maintenance system caused issues with Malachi's audio. Sorry about that, listeners!Malachi and Nick are joined by StarProv community member Doom Man to delve deeper into some of the new content in the Into Oblivion update that dropped last week. Loops 1 - 7 are discussed, as well as Trials 1 - 3, so expect spoilers for those! Also discussed: fighting tournament surprises, making dinner for friends, StarProv "eye traps", and getting back into making StarProv videos!AND, this is our first episode debuting the amazing new intro music composed by none other than Garoslaw! We are so honored to have this intro.A huge thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/You can check out Doom Man's art here:BlueskyHow are you enjoying Into Oblivion so far? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  Edge of Oblivion ft. Guia & Ian | Upgrade Terminal is BACK! And just in time, as Star of Providence: Into Oblivion comes out February 20th, 2025!Malachi and Nick are joined by artists and fellow fans Guia and Ian to discuss the release date news, what they hope to see in the update, as well as Guia and Ian's awesome art.Check out Guia's Art!Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/whatifgirl.bsky.socialTumblr https://whatifgirl.tumblr.com/Linktree https://linktr.ee/whatifgirlCheck out Ian's Art!Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/ianboni.bsky.socialWebsitehttps://ianboni.neocities.org/Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Are you as excited as we are for Into Oblivion? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/31/24 |  Minisode: The 2024 All Hallows' Eve Special | Upgrade Terminal presents: Void Seeker, a fanfic/audio drama for the spooky season, as well as a short discussion where Nick asks Malachi to explain himself.Warning: strong opinions about candy corn are revisited and reiterated.We hope everyone has a deliciously scary season!Thanks to Ivo Vicic, Alon Peretz, Kyle Preston, and Jimmy Svensson, who created the music you heard in the piece.Their work is available on artlist.io and I highly suggest you check them out!(All Rights Reserved to www.Art-list.io for the music and sfx)Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their sfx in this podcast.Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/Have you ever seen a ghost? Join our Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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