Under the Plumbob Podcast

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Ep 044: Building for Non-Builders (You’re Not Alone!) Oct 09, 2019

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Episode 44: Building for Non-Builders (You’re Not Alone!)

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. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast.

Building got you down? Ya don’t gotta cry into your shingles! Team Cowplant’s got ya covered! With special guest Julia they break down the basics of building. Thanks to #Simizen Evvi on #Patreon for suggesting the topic! #teamhydrate

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Marissa for editing.

CONTACT US: email us your Sims stories (anything you want to share) and we might read it on air in a future bonus episode; also contact us if you create custom content and/or mods and want to do an interview or have us just share your details. Email address: undertheplumbobpodcast@gmail.com

Subscribe now and you won’t miss any episodes. You can also follow us on social media: @plumbobcast Twitter / Instagram; @undertheplumbobpodcast Tumblr; find us on Twitch and YouTube (as Plumbob Podcast); subreddit r/PlumbobPodcast

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

Videos

BASIC BUILDING TUTORIAL // The Sims 4: Builder’s Bible (lilsimsie)

STEP BY STEP HOUSE TUTORIAL | Sims 4 How To Build A House (Elliandra)

The Sims 4 – How to Build (Cheats, Tricks & Tips) – James Turner

The Sims 4 House Building Tutorial for Beginners (Simarchy)

New Base Game Stairs: Basics & Ideas! | Kate Emerald

Articles

The Sims 4 Tutorial: How to Build a Decent Home (Sims Community)

Building Tutorials (Sims Online)

The Sims 4 Building Basics: Build Mode Guide for Beautiful Homes (Carl’s Guide)

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Sims VIP)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 043: Thanks for the Fish! (Island Living, part 2) Oct 02, 2019

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Episode 43: Thanks for the Fish! (Island Living, part 2)

In this episode, Melissa and Roxy complete their review of Island Living, mermaids FINALLY! And the problematic dolphin interaction menu… O_o

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

The Sims 4 Island Living Guide (Sims VIP)

“The Sims 4: Island Living Expansion Lets You Ruin Your Sim’s Life by Living Off The Grid” by Holly Green (Paste magazine)

You can feed your Sims to the sharks in The Sims 4: Island Living by Ian Boudreau (PC Games)

This Hidden Trait Can Let Kids Summon Meteors (Carl’s The Sims Guides)

The Study That Involved Dolphin Sex and LSD (feat. Jay Duplass & Shiri Appleby) – Drunk History

National Aquarium: Dolphin Sanctuary

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Social Bunny Ep 013: Witches, Bitches! (Realm of Magic review) Sep 25, 2019

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Social Bunny Episode 13: Witches, Bitches! (Realm of Magic review)

Hang out in our magical basement where three witches are brewing up some tantalizing thoughts on the latest pack: Realm of Magic!

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

Sept 4 Patch notes (via Sims Community): https://simscommunity.info/2019/09/05/the-sims-4-new-update-patch-notes-september-5th-2019/

James Turner’s scathing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg_3uOst1sg

University leak: https://simscommunity.info/2019/09/14/possible-leak-the-sims-4-university-expansion-pack-coming-this-november/

ROM Build-Buy objects (non-English): http://simsforever.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1021.html

SimsComm ROM articles: https://simscommunity.info/?s=realm+of+magic

Carl’s guide to spellcasters: https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/realmofmagic/spellcasters

ROM cheats: https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/realmofmagic/cheats.php

ROM Morgyn voice actor: https://soundcloud.com/itskenton

Sabrina & Salem: Together Again

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 042: Body Parts of Sulani (Island Living, part 1) Sep 18, 2019

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Episode 42: Body Parts of Sulani (Island Living, part 1)

In this episode, Team Llama goes *overboard* in bringing you part 1 of the Island Living pack overview.

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

The Sims 4 Island Living Guide (Sims VIP)

The Sims 4: Island Living (The Sims Wiki)

The Sims 4 Island Living Expansion Pack Features (Carl’s Guide)

Follow thesimsinspired on IG!

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 041: Get It Together! (Pack Review, part 1) Sep 11, 2019

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In this episode, Team Cowplant lifts a glass to the Sims 4 expansion pack Get Together! #hydrate

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Marissa for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

Get Together Official Site

Pufferhead CC Stuff Pack (Harry Potter inspired)

Mixed Twins

I’m a Potato (#potatoesforVaniti)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Bonus music: Frans Bauer – Heb je even voor mij | Muziekfeest van het Jaar 2017 via YouTube

Ep 040: G-Word Enabled (Feminism and Gaming) Sep 04, 2019

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Episode 40: G-Word Enabled

In this episode, Team Cowplant interviews a fierce simmer and writer DJ Richardson @blazingpascal (Twitter) @dustyliningsplaybook (IG) about a very important topic – girls in gaming!

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Melissa for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

DJ’s site: https://www.dorothyjrichardson.com/

‘Neopets’: Inside Look at Early 2000s Internet Girl Culture (Variety)

Learning From A Digital Dollhouse: How The Sims Inspired Me To Be More Creative and More Tech Savvy From A Young Age (Medium: DJ Richardson)

Girls Who Code

Hour of Code

Ryan’s Podcast!! Under The Horror Dome

Erica, Murphy Bed Survivor: https://thesplinesfamily.com/

Gamergate controversy (all mighty Wikipedia)

The Unwomanly Face of War AN ORAL HISTORY OF WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II By SVETLANA ALEXIEVICH

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 039: Where the F*ck Do I Put This Closet? (Home Sweet Home Challenge) Aug 28, 2019

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Episode 39: Where the F*ck Do I Put This Closet? (Home Sweet Home Challenge)

In this episode, Melly returns to rep Team Llama in a hybrid episode presenting the “Home Sweet Home” challenge.

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Nicole for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

Builder’s Bible: Building Tutorial (lilsimsie)

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Sims VIP)

The Sims 4 Tutorial: How to Build a Decent Home (Sims Community)

SimLicy (YouTube channel)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Social Bunny Ep 012: My First Photoshoot Stuff: Hashtag Not Worth It Aug 21, 2019

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Social Bunny Episode 12: My First Photoshoot Stuff: Hashtag Not Worth It

In this episode, Melissa of Team Social Bunny teams up with special guest Ava of Team Cowplant to bring you the dirt on the buggiest stuff pack yet! #dumbamericanmouth

Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing and @thesimsinspired (IG) the funny pack name.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

Patch Notes – August 8th, 2019

Sims Community: poll about the rebranding

Maxis Podcast Episode 2: Best Bugs

The Sims Stories (on Alexa)

Clare Siobhan did the UTPB 7Toddlers challenge!!! Part 1

The Sims Horror Movie (College Humor)

THE SIMS 4 IN REAL LIFE – The Warp Zone

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley
“My First Photoshoot Stuff” suggested by @thesimsinspired (IG) via our Patreon Discord

Ep 038: The Brokes Can Break Your Game Aug 14, 2019

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Episode 38: The Brokes Can Break Your Game

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 takes you to a simpler time…Sims 2 and the Broke Family’s convoluted history. #nothingssimple Thanks to @travisgmoore for letting us use his kickass fanart!

Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

Also we now have merch and Patreon! Check out the options if you are so inclined.

RELEVANT LINKS

https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Broke_family

SimFacts: The Mystery of Skip Brokes Death

The Entire History of The Broke Family (Plumbella)

Making Brandi Broke in Sims 4 (video)

Lost in Yonkers: Moxy (video)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Check out (comic) artist Travis Moore (@TravisGMoore) for more pretty stuff!