Brain Noodles
Brain Noodles
Geeks Like Us
Doctors Megan Connell, Kelli Dunlap, Rachel Kowert, and Sarah Sawyer noodle around on topics in video games, geek culture, and psychology.
Let's Noodle about Changes
Well, Noodlers, we’ve had A LOT of changes happen over the last few months. This week Dr. Megan, Dr. Sarah, and Amelia discuss cultural, political, and life changes and how we deal with change.
Jun 30, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Let's Noodle about She-Ra
Hello Noodlers! There is a lot happening in the world right now. We start this episode out discussing Black Lives Matter and police brutality and how we are addressing what is happening as individuals, content creators, and as psychological professionals. We then hard pivot to discuss She-Ra and the strong, positive messages that it gives for all audiences, especially for girls and young women.
Jun 16, 2020
50 min
Let's Noodle About Graduation in 2020.
This week on Brain Noodles, our hosts discuss graduation rituals and how they are changing this year because of COVID-19. Not being able to walk or celebrate with peers has provided a major bummer for so many seniors but we want you to still be proud of all the hard work you’ve done to get here and know it's okay to be bummed!
Jun 2, 2020
50 min
Let's Noodle About Office Supplies
Hey Noodlers! Do you love office supplies as much as us? In this episode, we noodle about our favorite types of office supplies and the mighty need we feel to buy them, even if we definitely don’t need them. Where do you fall on the spectrum of our hosts? Are you a Dr. Kelli who loves office supplies but can’t get organized? Or are you a Dr. Rachel who uses her office supplies in a way that helps her stay organized? Let us know on twitter at @g33kslikeus!
May 19, 2020
53 min
Let's Noodle About How Planners Are Now... Useless?
This week our hosts are revisiting planner usage post-COVID-19 outbreak and how routines and schedules continue to adapt as time goes on in quarantine. Our hosts also cover different ways they have had to adapt and what lessons being in quarantine has taught them about themselves, their families, and careers.
May 6, 2020
47 min
Let's Noodle About Game Studies and Games!
Hello, Noodlers! This week our hosts discuss their backgrounds in game studies, psychology in gaming, and the research that they’ve done for their dissertations.
Apr 22, 2020
44 min
Let's Noodle About Life During COVID
Hey Noodlers! We know that everyone has been talking about it but this week we wanted to discuss how the lives of our hosts have changed during social distancing. We discuss the games we’re playing, managing our new schedules, and discussing parts of geek culture that we “missed the boat” on.
Apr 8, 2020
51 min
Let's Noodle About Perspective Changing Games
Hey Noodlers! While the world is processing the news of the recent pandemic, this week we’re discussing games that changed how we viewed the world. We also catch up with our hosts on the current games they’re playing, recovering from PAX East, and the other shenanigans that they’ve been getting in. Games mentioned in today's episode: Mafia 3, Neo Cab, Black and White, Can my Pet, The Visit, and Banished.
Mar 25, 2020
46 min
Let's Noodle About Finding Your Tribe
Once you're out of school, many of us find it hard to build new friendships. On this episode, Dr. Connell, Dr. Sawyer, and Dr. Dunlap discuss finding your tribe in adulthood and in the geek community.
Mar 11, 2020
48 min
Let's Noodle About Success
This week our hosts discuss success, share their personal successes and how they combat negative thoughts when they feel unsuccessful. We are also noodling on internal dialogues (and lack thereof), caffeinated drinks, managing schedules, and PAX East panels!
Feb 18, 2020
53 min
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