Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 (encore feed)

A full, weekly re-airing of Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games podcast's A Year of UFO 50 series - a weekly bookclub packed with incredible guests, examining all 50 games (and beyond) in UFO 50.

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf’s Journey 02/13/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf’s Journey We're joined by Liz Ryerson (Sounds from the Abyss) and Ben Esposito (Neon White) to discuss Waldorf’s Journey, the 21st game in the UFO 50 collection. "Waldorf didn't go looking for adventure. He was just trying to enjoy a nice nap..." Next week: Porgy Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: Terry’s Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh’s smaller works Paralect Waldorf’s Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH Neon White Liz Ryerson’s Bandcamp Sounds from the Abyss mixes Great Art by Liz Ryerson GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings 2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings Experimental Game Workshop website GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics Episode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White) /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613955

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank 02/06/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!" Next week: Waldorf’s Journey Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: by Patrick Gill (Polygon) Great Art by Liz Ryerson GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613915

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Big Bell Race 01/30/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Big Bell Race We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Big Bell Race, the 19th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Do you have what it takes to become the Big Bell Race Champion?" Our show has been nominated for a 2024 Thinky Award in some great company! ... and if you should be moved to vote for us, that is between you and whatever higher power you recognize. Thanks to Thinky Games for the recognition. Next week: Warptank Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613890

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria 01/23/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria We're joined by John Axon (Capybara Games) and Ben Wilson (Die Gute Fabrik) to discuss Golfaria, the 18th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Deep beneath the fairway, a golf ball awakens. Where did it come from? What is its purpose?" Next week: The Big Bell Race Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: on Bluesky (Ben’s crosswords) – Building a Better Bridge with Ben Wilson – Reinforcing Worldbuilding through Gameplay with Spoils /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613880

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 01/16/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella We're joined by Carolyn Petit (Kotaku) and Russ Frushtick (Polygon) to discuss Campanella, the 17th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Fly the Campanella through five challenging worlds! And don't forget to stop for coffee!" Next week: Golfaria Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613855

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage 01/09/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji) and Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) to discuss Camouflage, the 16th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Blend in with your surroundings to evade predators and fulfill your destiny." Next week: Campanella Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed on this episode: (specific titles mentioned below) – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman on Bluesky on Bluesky /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613840

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Block Koala 01/02/2026

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Block Koala We're joined by Patrick Traynor (Patrick’s Parabox) and Frank Lantz (Universal Paperclips, NYU Game Center) to discuss Block Koala, the 15th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Flamingus has stolen all the water! Solve puzzles to defeat him and save the park!" Next week: Camouflage Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: by increpare by Michael Brough (the Block Koala part) by Qrostar by Kory Heath by Kory Heath – Thinking Inside the Box with Patrick Traynor (Patrick’s Parabox) – Fighting Words with Everybody House Games (Babble Royale) – Good Times with Bad Robots with Frank Lantz (Hey Robot) /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613815

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball 12/26/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball We're joined by Casey Yano (Mega Crit), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Bushido Ball, the 14th game in the UFO 50 collection. "It’s the annual Bushido Ball tournament. Choose from 6 fighters and compete to win!" Next week: Block Koala /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613785

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat 12/19/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat We're joined by Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It), Kenny Sun (Mr. Sun's Hatbox), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Mooncat, the 13th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Jump and dash through forests, caves and mountains, in search of the egg." Next week: Bushido Ball /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613770

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - SPECIAL - Developer Interview 12/15/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - SPECIAL - Developer Interview We're joined by UFO 50 developers Derek Yu, Jon Perry, and Eirik Suhrke to discuss the first 12 (?) games in the collection. /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613765

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Avianos 12/12/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Avianos We're joined by Tanya X. Short (Kitfox Games), Star St. Germain (Aconite), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Avianos, the 12th game in the UFO 50 collection. "In a time when birds rule, an epic war rages between the red talons and the blue beaks." Next week: Mooncat /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613730

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Kick Club 12/05/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Kick Club We're joined by John Axon (Capy Games) and Hayden "Docky" Scott-Baron (Planet Coaster) to discuss Kick Club, the 11th game in the UFO 50 collection. “Sports are fighting over who is best! Let’s all play together!” Next week: Avianos /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613710

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Devilition 11/28/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Devilition We're joined by Tanya X. Short (Kitfox Games) to discuss Devilition, the 10th game in the UFO 50 collection. “Build and detonate chain reactions to drive the demon horde out of town!” Next week: Kick Club /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613685

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Attactics 11/21/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Attactics We're joined by Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Attactics, the ninth game in the UFO 50 collection. “Carefully arrange your troops for maximum advantage in this game of realtime tactics.” Next week: Devilition /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613670

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Planet Zoldath 11/14/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Planet Zoldath We're joined by Marc Flury (Thumper) and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Planet Zoldath, the eighth game in the UFO 50 collection. “Brave the wilds of Planet Zoldath in search of the intergalactic treasure map!” Next week: Attactics /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613650

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Velgress 11/07/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Velgress We're joined by Derek Lieu () and Colin Northway (Fantastic Contraption) to discuss Velgress, the seventh game in the UFO 50 collection. “The space pirate Alpha is trapped in the deep pit known as Velgress. Help her climb out!” Next week: Planet Zoldath /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613640

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol 10/31/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol We're joined by Aaron "ix" Kearsley (speedrunner), Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), and Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis) to discuss Mortol, the sixth game in the UFO 50 collection. “How many people will lay down their lives to save Mortolia?” Next week: Velgress /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613625

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Magic Garden 10/24/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Magic Garden We're joined by Daniel Mullins (Inscryption), Stuffed Wombat (Mosa Lina), and XanaGear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Magic Garden, the fifth game in the UFO 50 collection. “Stop the jealous witch Cloverana from sabotaging your garden!” Next week: Mortol /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613615

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Paint Chase 10/17/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Paint Chase We're joined by Frank Lantz (The Beauty of Games) to discuss Paint Chase, the fourth game in the UFO 50 collection. “Rev your engines and color your way to victory in the local paint racing competition!” Next week: Magic Garden /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38613580

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek 10/10/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek We're joined by Adam Robinson-Yu (A Short Hike) to discuss Ninpek, the third game in the UFO 50 collection. “It’s ninja time! Run and jump to reach the end of the world.” Next week: Paint Chase, with guest co-host Carolyn Petit /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38449020

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bug Hunter 10/03/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bug Hunter We're joined by Frank Lantz (Universal Paperclips), Jack Schlesinger (Knotwords), and John Axon (Battle Vision Network) to discuss Bug Hunter, the second game in the UFO 50 collection. “The moon quarry has a bug problem and you’ve been hired to fix it.” Next week: Ninpek /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38440615

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta 09/26/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta We're joined by Xalavier Nelson Jr. (I Am Your Beast), Sylvie (Sylvie Lime), and Gabe Cuzzillo (Ape Out) to discuss Barbuta, the first game in the UFO 50 collection. "Explore the castle but watch out for traps!" Next week: Bug Hunter /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38360635

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Introduction 09/19/2025

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Introduction We introduce Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 - our new 1-year weekly show covering every game in the UFO 50 collection. Join us! Next week: Barbuta /episode/index/show/68ff4fc7-def4-4853-ac53-87b7ee4d81d1/id/38271525

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