Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette
TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
TALK THIS! is a biweekly podcast about video games hosted by Emma and Madelyn Paquette. Every show, they talk about two games- one old (pre-2007) and one new (within the last year or two). At the end of each show, Madelyn and Emma take the best elements from each game and mash them together into a brand new game idea.
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Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette
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Latest episode
Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 182. OniGate 3 11.02.2024 1:01:13
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Onimusha and Baldur's Gate 3 and which historical figures should get a video game. Also featuring mind flayer equivalents, adaptational troubles, and the prevalence of Matthew DungeonMaster Mercer.
Side-Quest 178. Ichiban Catches Up On Games 04.02.2024 1:19:30
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and boy, they're living up to the Infinite. Also featuring skatepunk cults, seeds of distrust, and the very last Cold Steel 4 report.
Episode 181. Jusant of Goo 28.01.2024 1:03:12
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss World of Goo and Jusant and the qualifications to be a baby. Also featuring the gaming mindset, forgotten memories, and Japanese short stories.
Side-Quest 177. Party to This Party 21.01.2024 1:02:31
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a good video game party and also the etymology of the word "party" I guess. Also featuring optional members, strange RPG conventions, and the importance of taking cute little photos.
Episode 180. Pizza Kaitos in the Sky 14.01.2024 58:59
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Baten Kaitos and Pizza Tower and how long it takes for hair to become splendid. Also featuring aversion to art styles, the plight of Italians, and really bad old reviews.
Side-Quest 176. Try-Again-vania 07.01.2024 56:21
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the definition of a roguelike and find a lot more than they were expecting! Also featuring the yearly reboot of life, comparisons to movies, and what the game Rogue even is in the first place.
Special Episode: Farewell 2023 31.12.2023 1:02:48
In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma reflect back on the year of 2023 in gaming and stare down the two mammoth games which will begin 2024. Also featuring brand-new gaming resolutions, the virtues of a backlog bingo, and some thoughts on a rough year of layoffs and more.
Episode 179. Bomb Ys Cyberfunk 24.12.2023 50:13
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Ys and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and the lessons you learn from history. Also featuring de-emphasizing graphics, dullahan myths, and different kinds of redheads.
Side-Quest 175. The Past Returns Again 17.12.2023 1:12:06
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks of gaming - you'd think it'd be a short one, but it's not! Also featuring deja vu, difficult-to-use spy gadgets, and charging a 3DS while abroad.
Episode 178. (The) Advance to the Fallen 10.12.2023 56:36
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Advance Wars and Lords of the Fallen (2023) and the tension of a toy war. Also featuring difficulties with titles, unfortunate release timings, and turn-based open world games.
Side-Quest 174. Indie-cent Defintions 03.12.2023 57:40
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the defintion of an indie game and unfortunately don't really find one. Also featuring outlet voting systems, genre mash-ups, and vibes.
Episode 177. Salt Postal Sea 26.11.2023 59:06
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Postal and Saltsea Chronicles and get some whiplash going back and forth across spectrums. Also featuring bad video game movies, edutainment, and impending planetary doom.
Side-Quest 173. Laughter is the Best Medicine 19.11.2023 53:42
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about healing items in games and debate the way Phoenix Downs are used. Also featuring dirty rags, different colors of herbs, and taking a pause to apply eyedrops.
Episode 176. Sea of Siren Stars 12.11.2023 55:49
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Siren and Sea of Stars and the eerie realism of low resolutions. Also featuring comma splices, the sun and the moon, and wild remake ideas.
Side-Quest 172. Dodgeball Judgments 05.11.2023 1:16:40
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks of gaming, including an extreme litigation of Lost Judgment. Also featuring baby dodgeballs, spooky scary times, and video games on vacation.
Episode 175. A Space for the Star Ocean 29.10.2023 54:30
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Star Ocean and A Space for the Unbound and the importance of meteors. Also featuring weird little minigames, running around like a little pixel guy, and different kinds of cat ears.
Side-Quest 171. Going Gaming on the Go 22.10.2023 55:52
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about portable gaming consoles: where did they come from and where did they go? Also featuring feeling our age, Emma's weak wrists, and fun device gimmicks.
Episode 174. Infinite Redfall 15.10.2023 1:07:31
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Bioshock Infinite and Redfall and all the different ways productions can go poorly. Also featuring the dancing French bread boy, brutal and not-so-brutal honesty, and video game violence.
Side-Quest 170. No Bunnying Around 08.10.2023 59:55
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about easter eggs in games and whether Leonardo DiCaprio would point knowingly at the screen upon finding one. Also featuring secret dogs, disgruntled developer messages, and the time it takes to hide one egg.
Episode 173. Faster Than Pikmin 01.10.2023 1:00:03
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss FTL: Faster Than Light and Pikmin 4 and keep an eye out for the hostile Pikmin all around us. Also featuring fun facts about Minions, what makes a space game "chill," and the power of a deadline.
Side-Quest 169. We Know That Already 24.09.2023 1:09:09
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and out-smarting the game characters with their knowledge of plot. Also featuring accidental dates, the power of good writing, and punishing Benedict for his crimes.
Episode 172. Skulls & Roses 17.09.2023 1:03:57
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Skullgirls and Mask of the Rose and don't get into the nitty-gritty of business law. Also featuring clothing choice dialogue options, different types of horny, and stage blood fighting games. Sorry for the barking dogs on this one!
Side-Quest 168. Just A Little Shoe Shine 10.09.2023 1:08:19
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about polish in video games and torture multiple metaphors along the way. Also featuring magically sent thumbs-ups, a hypothetical gamer uprising, and our inferior eyes.
Episode 171. Hungry Fear and Wild Arms 03.09.2023 58:39
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Wild Arms and Fear & Hunger 2: Termina and carefully distinguish between ARMs and arms. Also featuring a new Twisted Metal, what makes a Wild Western game, and starving to death in a day.
Side-Quest 167. Permanent Knee Damage 27.08.2023 1:00:18
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about martial arts in video games and whether any of these combat techniques could be done in real life. Also featuring the bad vibes of medeival weaponry, trying to snap to a pose in real life, and tripping over chairs.
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