Under the Plumbob Podcast

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Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast. This is the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In each episode, we’ll discuss all the topics you love, Building, Gameplay, Lore, and more!

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Social Bunny Ep 008: “I’m Not Heterosexual Enough to Appreciate That” 17.04.2019 44:30

Social Bunny Ep 008: "I'm Not Heterosexual Enough to Appreciate That" In this episode, Team Social Bunny returns with Melissa and Jane to catch us up on Maxis Monthly and other news from March and April. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

Ep 024: “I Killed Someone in the Pool This Morning” and other Stories 10.04.2019 54:51

Episode 24: “I Killed Someone in the Pool This Morning” and other Stories Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In this episode, Team Llama presents on the topic of SimLit with a special guest from our team! Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podc...

Ep 023: I Think We’re Alone Now (Room Challenge) 03.04.2019 1:14:54

Ep 023: I Think We’re Alone Now (Room Challenge) In this episode, Team Cowplant discusses the rules of the Room Challenge and shares their tips and trials. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Melly for editing.

Ep 022: Butter Up That Magical Tree (Hidden Worlds) 27.03.2019 45:55

Episode 22: Butter Up That Magical Tree (Hidden Worlds) In this episode, Team Llama covers the 4 hidden worlds sprinkled throughout the Sims 4 and expansion/game packs Outdoor Retreat and Get to Work. THANKS to Reddit user nakedankles for suggesting this topic!

Ep 021: Shutters and Clutter (Lived-in Builds) 20.03.2019 1:06:18

Episode 21: Shutters and Clutter (Lived-in Builds) In this episode, Team Cowplant chats about clutter and building with our very first guest! Artist Ryan Mills (IG: cozyclutteredcottage, underthehorrordomepod; Origin ID: RyanM0136).

Ep 020: MCCC: Deaderpool, you’ve been served! 13.03.2019 54:39

Episode 20: MCCC: Deaderpool, you've been served! In this episode, Team Llama gets down and dirty on MC Command Center aka MCCC aka MC Commander. We have a million nicknames for this wonder mod!

Ep 019: Days of Our Plumbob (Don Lothario) 06.03.2019 1:09:35

Episode 19: Days of Our Plumbob (Don Lothario & the Calientes) In this episode, Team Cowplant presents the ongoing saga of Don Lothario and the complicated Caliente family. Listening to our first lore episode on The Goths is highly recommended!

Social Bunny Ep 007: Welcome to StrangerVille! 24.02.2019 49:33

Social Bunny Episode 7: Ŵ€ŁĆØΜ€ ŦØ ŞŦŘΔŇǤ€ŘVƗŁŁ€! In this episode, Social Bunny brings you a recap of all the excitement leading up to the launch of The Sims 4 brand new game pack -- StrangerVille, coming out tomorrow!

Ep 018: Cats Love Cheese 20.02.2019 1:10:24

Episode 18: ĆΔŦŞ ŁØV€ ĆĦ€€Ş€ In this episode, Team Llama covers some cult challenges for The Sims. (Disclaimer: Don’t join a cult!) #cultchallenge #scrolldown #thesims #sims #sims4 #simspodcast #undertheplumbob #plumbobpod #plumbobcast #gamingpodcast #ea #eagames #pcgame #maxis #pcgaming #podcast #plumbob

Social Bunny Ep 006: Freezer Bunny and the Cheat Rock 13.02.2019 1:06:40

Social Bunny Episode 6: Freezer Bunny and the Cheat Rock -- In this episode, Team Social Bunny catches up on the first two Maxis Monthly events of the year, celebrates the Sims turning 19, and introduces a new regular host -- Jane!

Ep 017: In the Arms of an Angel (Cats & Dogs) 06.02.2019 1:08:06

Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast -- the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In this episode, Team Cowplant talk about Cats & Dogs for Sims 4. And Vaniti sings. A lot!

Ep 016: Increasing Diversity in The Sims 30.01.2019 1:02:42

In this episode, Team Llama presents some of the history of representation and diversity in The Sims and discusses some possibilities that could be implemented to improve the game. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast.

Ep 015: How Do You Deal? (A Very Special Episode) 23.01.2019 1:20:41

In this episode, Team Cowplant takes a break to discuss the more serious side of The Sims and how it can help people cope with mental health issues. Disclaimer: We are not health professionals and The Sims is not intended to be used for any sort of therapeutic application. Join us next week for part two with Team Llama, where we discuss diversity and representation in The Sims. Thanks to all our t...

Ep 014: Tight Squeezes (Tiny Living Challenge) 16.01.2019 31:31

In this episode, Team Llama brings you a tiny episode about tiny houses. Hope you are inspired to build! Tag us on the Gallery with #undertheplumbobpodcast or #plumbobpod Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Melissa for editing.

Social Bunny News Break 005: Scuba-Diving House Mat 11.01.2019 32:37

In this episode, Team Social Bunny catches you up on the big news from December 2018. Yetis, Lin-Z, and Baby Ariel -- oh my!

Ep 013: Too Many Cooks (All About Kitchens) 09.01.2019 56:54

In this episode, Team Cowplant tries to stay on track talking about kitchens, decorating and more! Stay tuned for Marissa’s killer kitchen hacks!

Ep 012: Nervous Subjects (Sims 2) 03.01.2019 39:30

In this episode, Team Llama discusses a very special NPC from The Sims 2, none other than the Grim Reaper’s son, Nervous Subject.

Bonus Ep 01: New Years Special 2019 Predictions (Sims 4) 01.01.2019 38:41

In this special episode, Vaniti (Team Cowplant) and Roxy (Team Llama) team up to bring you New Years greetings and predictions for The Sims in 2019!

Ep 011: This Old House 28.12.2018 54:35

In this episode, Team Cowplant discusses the risks and rewards of renovating houses in The Sims, including the House Flipper challenge.

Ep 010: What’s on Your Winterfest List? (Parenthood review) 18.12.2018 48:27

In this episode, Team Llama discusses the realistic and not-so-realistic aspects of the Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack.

Ep 009: It’s Called Fashion–Look it up! 12.12.2018 48:52

In this episode, Team Cowplant discusses custom content in The Sims, where to find it, Maxis vs. alpha, etc

Ep 008: Line ‘em up for Baby-Making 05.12.2018 1:02:53

Episode 8: Line ‘em up for Baby-Making (Under the Plumbob Podcast-TEAM LLAMA) Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast — the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In this episode, the infamous […]

Social Bunny News Break 003: Plate Hands and Baked Alaska 29.11.2018 37:25

Social Bunny News Break, part 3 Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast — the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In this special news break, Melissa and Jessica share the patch […]

Ep 007: Ready for Your Close-Up? Get Famous Review 28.11.2018 51:04

Episode 7: Ready for Your Close-Up? Get Famous Review (Under the Plumbob Podcast) Welcome to Under the Plumbob Podcast — the podcast about all things related to the EA-Maxis series of games called The Sims! We avoid the real world by talking about our made-up ones. In this episode, Team […]

Ep 006: Gnomes in the Bathroom 21.11.2018 35:19

Team Llama discusses holidays in The Sims. Happy Harvest Day to all!