{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/6a62f87cd1989631424c71ea?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scatterbrained - Anime is Love, Anime is Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/1784857494252-6f2ad234-5b3c-45a0-b0d8-bae50cc5e526.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We are back after a long break! Brandon and Tim, together again. Brandon quickly recaps Anime Expo and all the anime inspired games he tried out. And Tim talks about his new love for one of the oldest games: Chess! We missed you all and welcome back!</p><p><br></p><p>If you leave a review of the podcast on an app, screenshot it and send it to me via DM on any of the socials, I’ll enter your name into the Pizza Raffle! One lucky winner every month will get sent a digital gift card to a pizza spot of their choice!</p><p><br></p><p>Back to Games - 08:01</p><p>Anime Expo - 18:24</p><p>Tim with Chess - 48:33</p><p>Wrapping Up and Thank You - 01:09:06</p><p><br></p><p>Games we talked about this week: Ninjala 2, Demons’ Night Fever, Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, Chess</p><p><br></p><p>Check out <a href=\"https://www.startmenu.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.startmenu.co.uk/</a> and <a href=\"https://smashpad.com/author/brandonc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://smashpad.com</a>, two awesome sites Brandon is now writing for! And check out his latest <a href=\"https://smashpad.com/author/brandonc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">previews from Anime Expo 2026</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>If you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call <strong>988 </strong>contact some of these resources gathered on <a href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nimh.nih.gov/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to message us with suggestions for games or questions at our socials and we’ll respond to your question on the upcoming pod! Be sure to follow us on socials like <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@MindControllersPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mindcontrollerspod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/brandoncraw.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/mindconpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/mindcontrollerspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitch</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening app!</p><p><br></p><p>Support our Patreon at <a href=\"http://patreon.com/MindControllers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/MindControllers</a> and get a thank you sticker!</p><p><br></p><p>Tracks are:</p><p>&nbsp;\"We Decide\" by Tatami</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Art by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_forza_art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@_forza_art</a> on Instagram</p><p><br></p><p>Check out <a href=\"https://whisp.band/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Whisp band HERE</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brandon Craw"}