Under the Plumbob Podcast

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Ep 036: Click Yourself. Suck it Up. (Slice of Life) Jul 31, 2019

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Episode 36: Click Yourself. Suck it Up. (Slice of Life)

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 reviews the @KawaiiStacie mod “Slice of Life.” Listen closely for a disturbing Strangerville glitch. #chooseyourllama

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Kawaiistacie: Slice of Life

Fantayzia review Mod Update (came out after we recorded)

But why?? Who’s Your Llama toy

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Social Bunny Ep 011: All These Men Look Like Feet Jul 24, 2019

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Social Bunny Episode 11: All These Men Look Like Feet

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, Social Bunny catches you up on patches, rebranding, and expansion pack rumors. Oh my!

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

A History of The Sims Box Art

Carl’s Guide: New CAS options – Sims Stories

The Sims 4 Patch Notes July 16, 2019

The Sims 4’s 8th Expansion Pack to release by the end of 2019 (rumor)

Gender Dysphoria Trait (video)

Coming Out Mod

The Sims 4: Get Your Old Game Menu Back With the Clean UI Mod

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 035: I Don’t Know What to Do With My Hands! (IKEA CC) Jul 17, 2019

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Episode 35: I Don’t Know What to Do With My Hands! (IKEA CC)

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, Cowplant discusses what if … Ikea was in The Sims 4? Gettin’ our CC groove on again. #teamtangent #hydrate

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

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

RELEVANT LINKS
Curious Simmer on YT

Ikea stuff pack by simsi4 (Mod the Sims)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 034: Nobody Says ‘No’ to a Massage (in The Sims) Jul 10, 2019

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Episode 34: Nobody Says ‘No’ to a Massage (in The Sims)

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 discusses some of the specialized skills in The Sims 4 – you might call them “hobbies”!

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!

RELEVANT LINKS

https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/skills/

https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Skills

★◈ The Sims Spam Group ◈★

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru AlleyEdited with Audacity with a little help from Movavi

Ep 033: This is why I’m not an Architect…MOM! (10K Starter Challenge) Jul 03, 2019

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Episode 33: This is why I’m not an Architect…MOM! (10K Starter Challenge)

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 tackles (rather unsuccessfully) the 10K starter build challenge. #showusyourbuilds Tag #plumbobpod or any variation of our name!

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

Sims 4 Building Challenge 10K starter

Building on a Budget: Tips for a Stylish 10K Starter

Sim Supply/James Turner Random Pack Generator

Tiny house floor plans

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 032: Keeping up with The Pancakes Jun 26, 2019

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Episode 32: Keeping up with The Pancakes

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 dives into the most least interesting conspiracy in the Sims ‘verse.

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Stay Weirder Trailer (“The Most Least Interesting Sim in the World”)

The Newbie Family by Maxis (Gallery link)

The Pancakes w/ Toddler Iggy (Gallery link)

Plumbella video

Chrillsims3 video

Sims Wiki: The Newbies

IRRELEVANT LINKS

Gnome Chart (use it, love it, thank us)

The Buddy Files (books)

“I Steal Pets” video

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Social Bunny Ep 010: Did You Say TRAY-SURE? (EA Play News) Jun 19, 2019

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Social Bunny Episode 10: Did You Say TRAY-SURE? (EA Play News)

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, Social Bunny leads you through all the exciting news from EA Play and gets you hyped for #IslandLiving!

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Island Paradise Trailer

Diversity episode

Sims VIP: Broken Mods List

Sims Community: June Patch Notes

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 031: I Don’t Bang Ghosts; The Relationship is Too Transparent (Listener Fails) Jun 12, 2019

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Episode 31: I Don’t Bang Ghosts; The Relationship is Too Transparent (Listener Fails)

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 brings you your own most excellent stories of funny and/or sad fails in The Sims. So exciting!!

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Perfect Genetics Challenge – Sims 3 (Sims 4 version)

SEND US YOUR STORIES! (And air-fryer recipes for Vaniti)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 030: How Do You Know You’re Rotating? (Rotational Play) Jun 05, 2019

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Episode 30: How Do You Know You’re Rotating? (Rotational Play)

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 tells you how to do a rotational play and shares tales from everybody’s favorite suburb Willow Creek. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

RELEVANT LINKS

The Pancakes w/ Iggy (Toddler)

https://createarandomsim.com/

http://www.simslegacychallenge.com/sims-4-legacy-challenge-random-trait-generator/

http://modthesims.info/d/606375/the-sims-4-random-sim-generator.html

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Social Bunny Ep 009: Nothing to See Here (April-May Sims News) May 29, 2019

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Social Bunny Episode 9: Nothing to See Here (April-May Sims News)

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 Social Bunny catches you up on all the news from April and May ahead of the highly anticipated #EAPlay/#E3 events. Join us weekly here at Under the Plumbob Podcast. Thanks to all our teams that made this episode possible, especially Roxy for editing.

RELEVANT LINKS

April 2019 Patch Notes

Sims Community – Termination of The Sims 4’s 32-bit and non-metal-Mac OS versions

Sims Community – Secure Your Origin Account

Boom Bam Boom (Jerry Martin online music)

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley