Under the Plumbob Podcast

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Ep 029: Top-Hat Money (The Alleged History of the Landgraabs) May 22, 2019

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Episode 29: Top-Hat Money (The Alleged History of the Landgraabs)

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 ties up their lore trilogy with the filthy rich Landgraabs!

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

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RELEVANT LINKS

Wiki: Landgraab family

Landgraab Legacy

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 028: Movin’ On Up! (Apartment Renovations) May 15, 2019

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Episode 28: Movin’ On Up! (Apartment Renovations)

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 with a special guest from Team Cowplant dishes on how to renovate apartments in The Sims 4: City Living!

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Thank you, Carl!

Love it or List it – Sims Style (DoctorAshley)

Carl – auto solve needs

Roommates Mod

Under the Plumbob YouTube

Check out this household in The Sims 4 Gallery! – Inspired by Netflix show “Tidying Up” with Marie Kondo

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 027: This Goes All the Way to the Top! (Strangerville Review) May 08, 2019

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Episode 27: This Goes All the Way to the Top! (Strangerville Review)

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 rocks out another pack review. Careful this one is SUPER duper ŞŦŘΔŇǤ€!

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Link to “Strange” Font

Strangerville Comic

Gameworkers Unite – support your favorite devs!

The Strangerhood (Rooster Teeth)

Strangerville Starter – SimLicy

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 026: The Sweet Nectar of Bee Butts (13 Souls Challenge) May 01, 2019

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Episode 26: The Sweet Nectar of Bee Butts (13 Souls 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 Llama explores the dark recesses of the 13 Souls and 10 Deaths challenges.

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

RELEVANT LINKS

13 Souls Challenge

10 Deaths Challenge

English Simmer – 13 Souls Let’s Play

Carl’s Guide to the … Book of Life

Train – 50 Ways to Say Goodbye

Dumb Ways to Die

Vengeful Goddess – Raised by TV Challenge

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 025: The Programmer That Lived: Sims Creator Will Wright Apr 24, 2019

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Episode 25: The Programmer That Lived: Sims Creator Will Wright

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 talks about the development of The Sims and creator Will Wright.

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

Game Master Will Wright changed the concept of video games with the Sims. Can he do it again with Spore?

The Kiss That Changed Video Games

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

Blitz (Spore Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42L4KT7OpX0

servoSims (The Sims Giant Will Wright): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAcq4ZWWtVs

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

https://www.ted.com/speakers/will_wright

Apple Macintosh Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfqw8nhUwA

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 024: “I Killed Someone in the Pool This Morning” and other Stories Apr 10, 2019

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Episode 24: “I Killed Someone in the Pool This Morning” and other Stories

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 presents on the topic of SimLit with a special guest from our team!

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

RELEVANT LINKS

A QUICK GUIDE TO SIMLIT – SIMS STORY FAQ

Roxy (The story that got me hooked, skip part 1 the pictures appear in most other sections but not that one): Livejournal user cloudlessnights: “The Timeturner Incident” (Maurauders HP)

Vaniti (The homeless dad and daughter): https://aliceandkev.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/alice-and-kev/

SimsVIP: The Best Sims 4 Simlit Legacy Stories

https://archiveofourown.org/

GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

Roxy’s unfinished YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Kw3CK-ayA&list=PLnsarY7j0jOXi0bb3rH0LliXcKuPAZzMp

Sweet 90’s anime: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ranma+1%2F2

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 023: I Think We’re Alone Now (Room Challenge) Apr 03, 2019

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Episode 23: I Think We’re Alone Now (Room 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 discusses the rules of the Room Challenge and shares their tips and trials.

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Room Challenge: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/793808/sims-4-room-challenge

SIMS 4 ROOM CHALLENGE Score Card

*Deluxe* SIMS 4 ROOM CHALLENGE Score Card

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 022: Butter Up That Magical Tree (Hidden Worlds) Mar 27, 2019

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Episode 22: Butter Up That Magical Tree (Hidden Worlds)

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 covers the 4 hidden worlds sprinkled throughout the Sims 4 and expansion/game packs Outdoor Retreat and Get to Work. THANKS to Reddit user nakedankles for suggesting this topic!

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

Sims 4: The Ultimate List Of All The Hidden Lots You Can Discover

The Sims Wiki | Sylvan Glade

Conspiracy Theories: Planet Sixam is a Hoax

Katverse – Hidden Worlds CAS backgrounds

Freezer Bunny – Hermit’s House Tutorial

XionSims Game Guide – Hermit’s House

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley

Ep 021: Shutters and Clutter (Lived-in Builds) Mar 20, 2019

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Episode 21: Shutters and Clutter (Lived-in Builds)

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 chats about clutter and building with our very first guest! Artist Ryan Mills (IG: cozyclutteredcottage, underthehorrordomepod; Origin ID: RyanM0136).

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

RELEVANT LINKS

Ryan Mills Podcast info: Under the Horror Dome (@underthehorrordomepod) AND amazing Sims 4 Builds (@cozyclutteredcottage; Origin ID: RyanM0136)

The Magic Shelf! http://pictureamoebae.tumblr.com/post/177309608854/omsp-shelf-release

Super cute clutter CC:

-Javabean Dreams https://javabeandreams.tumblr.com/tagged/cc+lists

-Simwoosucks http://simwoosucks.tumblr.com/tagged/simwoosucks

-IC Peacemaker http://peacemaker-ic.tumblr.com/TS4ObjectDownloads

CREDITS

Intro & Outro — courtesy of our creative guru Alley