Joseph Carlson

Gaming with Grief Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 357 episodes

Between 2016-2020 I experienced an amazing amount of grief. I love games, all sorts games. Card, board, and video games. I try to examine them from a perspective of how they deal with grief and how that is articulated in the game itself.

Author

Joseph Carlson

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.gamingwithgrief.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

GwG Episode 107-Dishonored 2 Review-Part 1 06.06.2021

I give a little history of the development of the game and then go into my review of the first half of it.

GwG Episode 106-The Life of BEN 30.05.2021

My friend Benjamin Erish Nelson passed away on March 8th, 2019. I interviewed his step-brother, Joseph and we talked about growing up with Ben and play all types of games with him. We swear once, but it’s a direct quote so…You’ve been warned.

GwG Episode 105-Breath of the Wild Final Review 23.05.2021

It’s the most comprehensive review of a game I’ve ever done. It says it all in the title, well, there will be a few surprises, come listen if you will.

GwG Episode 104-The Life of CEC 16.05.2021

This week I re-do my mother’s obituary and talk about the lessons she taught me.

GwG Episode 103-It's a Day 09.05.2021

My wife and I talk about miscarriages and losing children. Pretty heavy talk today. If you can, please join us.

GwG Episode 102-Crystalis Impressions 02.05.2021

I tried and failed to beat Crystalis for the NES. I talk a little bit about the history of the game and my history with the game.

GwG Episode 101-The Life of JWC 25.04.2021

I give a short biography of my father’s life as I remember and talk about some of the guiding principles he used in life. I also swear. You’ve been warned.

GwG Episode 100-What's to Come and Thank You 18.04.2021

A big thank you to everyone that has supported the show. I pull back the curtain to talk about what is next for the podcast.

GwG Episode 99-The Opposite of 99 Problems 11.04.2021

My friend Martin joins me and we talk about Metal Slug 3 and playing D&D with family.

GwG Episode 98-3D 1 Hour Impression 04.04.2021

My wife and I played Super Mario 3D World for the Nintendo Switch.

GwG Episode 97-Down(The)Well 28.03.2021

I talk about abstract grief and read some blogs about changing hopes and dreams. Throw in some talk of Thumper for good measure.

GwG Episode 96-Fractured Minds Review 21.03.2021

I talk about the award-winning game that came out in 2019.

GwG Episode 95-(Exhale) 14.03.2021

I review and give my perspective on some Psychology Today articles about taking a break and relaxing and when it is okay to step away.

GwG Episode 94-Ding! 07.03.2021

I finish up my review of the comic Revival by covering Volume 7 and 8. I talk about how I feel about the whole of the story.

GwG Episode 93-Chain Quest 28.02.2021

I continue with my review of Volume 4,5 and 6 of the comic Revival.

GwG Episode 92-Side Quesitng 21.02.2021

I am finally getting around to giving my full review of the comic Revival.

GwG Episode 91-It's Not Me, It's DC 15.02.2021

I tell you why I am not playing the Division 2 again.

GwG Episode 90 D&D Self Elev. 06.02.2021

I reflect on recent D&D sessions and what’s next creatively.

GwG Episode 89-Zhora's Epilogue 31.01.2021

My wife and I finish the D&D campaign with her rogue’s epilogue.

GwG Episode 88-Fenn's Epilogue 24.01.2021

Martin and I finished out his story with a quick epilogue. Enjoy.

Politics-Episode 1 20.01.2021

My friend Avin Carroll and I, are starting a political podcast. This is the first episode. Future episodes will have an actual feed and artwork. We talk about the Capitol attack. It gets passionate and well, we swear. Just to warn you.

GwG Episode 87-Eberron Session 2 17.01.2021

This will conclude the campaign. But there will be epilogues with each character to come.

GwG Episode 86-Eberron Session 1 10.01.2021

My wife and Martin finally sit down and play D&D.

GwG Episode 85-Eberron Character Creation 03.01.2021

My wife and friend, Martin sit down and make characters for the upcoming campaign.

GwG Episode 84-Eberron Session Zero 27.12.2020

This is the planning session for the upcoming campaign with my wife and friend Martin.

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