Tauren Think Tank: The Podcast About the Blizzard Gamer Behind the Keyboard

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Tauren Think Tank #111 - Support and Love Aug 18, 2014

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Rem tells a story about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and Jules is dealing with changes in procedures in the CtR guild invite process. We talk at length about depression and suicide related to the sudden passing of Robin Williams this week, thanks to a listener question on the subject. Our question of the week: how do you find time to play WoW working all day and having a lot of other things to do? And, is it okay to play WoW as a single player game if social anxiety keeps you from interacting with other players? There's Tell Us One Thing, feedback from you, and another installment of the Taste Tank. Be a part of the show by sending your feedback, requests for advice, and submissions to questions@taurenthinktank.com. And remember, you are never alone! Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #110 - Cough It Out Aug 11, 2014

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Rem is very happy with Guardians of the Galaxy and Jules went to the Ren Faire last weekend with some listeners of the show! Our discussion topic: do you get nostalgic for things in-game, or experiences of games you play?
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We have feedback from you, Tell Us One Thing, a Taste Tank segment featuring Japanese candies, chili-flavored chocolate and a really gross Jelly Belly Russian Roulette. Our question of the week: I'm on a raid team, but I'm only 15 and afraid to talk on Mumble. How can I be accepted in the group even though I'm so much younger? Be a part of the show by sending your feedback, requests for advice and comments to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #109 - Clothed And Fearless Aug 04, 2014

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Rem's car got an unpleasant run-in and Jules recaps the MN Meetup from last week. This week's discussion topic: should access to games in alpha or beta stages be open to the public or closed and screened for certain criteria? Tell Us One Thing, feedback from you about our religion topic in Episode 108, and Slash Moos. Our advice question of the week: Have you ever felt that people are nice to you only because they need something from you? How do you handle this? Be a part of the show by sending your feedback, submissions and requests for advice to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #108 - Spider Boobs Jul 20, 2014

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Rem has been busy vacationing and enjoying time with his kids - mostly! Jules has a funny story from work, and is playing a boosted paladin from her days in BC. Our discussion topic this week: why people in a large Alliance guild feel it's okay to repeatedly say the guild would be improved if it were Horde instead. There's Tell Us One Thing, Slash Moos, and a touching feedback letter. Our question of the week: why does religion play such a large part in dating? Should it dictate whether two people are compatible with each other? Next week, Jules will be attending the MN Meetup on Saturday, July 26th from 3-7pm at the Herkimer Pub in Minneapolis - please come and say hi! Be a part of the show by sending your questions, discussions and feedback to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #107 - Double Edged Sword Jul 14, 2014

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We're back after a false start on Wednesday - luckily, Rem's internet didn't go down this time! Rem went to ConnectiCon and Jules went to Nerdtacular, and we both have lots of stories about people we met and places we saw. Tell Us One Thing, an update from a previous letter, feedback from you, and we answer a question about the challenges of losing interest in things after being asked to step up in a more prominent role, and the power of saying "no" when it's right. Be a part of the show by sending your requests for advice, discussion topics, and feedback to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #106 - CoMoonication Jun 30, 2014

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It's a Sunday night show because Rem spent Saturday night meeting Marconin for the first time! Jules is jetting off to Nerdtacular this week and has some stories about her cats. Tell Us One Thing, feedback from you, and a big discussion topic this week: what do you do when you just can't ask for help - from anybody? In game, in life, from your friends or spouse? What does it mean and where does it come from? Be a part of the show by sending us your topics for discussion and requests for advice to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #105 - Jules Is Batman Jun 22, 2014

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Rem has figured out how to get a DK on the alpha and Jules has been raiding 25-man heroics again. Rem has an epic Father's Day story! Our discussion topic: why do people tend to think as a collective instead of forming their own opinions? Tell Us One Thing, and feedback from you, and we answer a question from a guild events planning leader who is looking for ways to get her fellow officers more involved in the guild's events. Be a part of the show by sending us your discussion topics, feedback, and requests for advice to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #104 - Rawr All Over Somebody Jun 15, 2014

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Rem has some impressions of the WoD alpha and Jules is now 3/14H in Siege of Orgrimmar. Tell 'em about Bucky? Our discussion topic of the week submitted by a listener: why are WoW players so close-minded and biased against other games? Tell Us One Thing, feedback from you, and we give advice to a raid leader who is dealing with one team member's angst and frustration against Blizzard's decisions about the content. Be a part of the show by sending us your requests for advice, discussion topics, and feedback to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Tauren Think Tank #103 - The Fel Fell On It Jun 08, 2014

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The alpha is out! Did Rem get his? Jules has been raiding 25M Heroics this week. This week's discussion topic: when faced with racist, sexist, or similar type comments, when it is okay to speak out? Should one speak out against it? Tell Us One Thing returns, and we read feedback letters from you. This week's Think Tank questions: 1. When your raiders are stuck on Garrosh and people are losing motivation and arguing about strategy, how do you get everyone on the same page? 2. What is the difference between trolling and bullying, and what do they actually mean? Be a part of the show by sending your requests for advice, discussion topics about gaming and gaming culture, and general questions to our email at questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo!

Tauren Think Tank #102 - Hornet's Nest Jun 01, 2014

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Rem got into the Heroes of the Storm alpha; Jules says See You Soon to her raid team; a discussion about the feelings around not getting into alphas/betas at the same time as others; Tell Us One Thing; we answer questions from a raider who recently took custody of his 7-month old grandson, and a player who is feeling pressured to hide his love for Blizzard games after the recent firestorm over statements made by one of its developers. Be a part of the show by sending your requests for advice to questions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo!

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