19 - Gamify Reading!

When rocket science meets tax season and a zombie apocalypse, only gamification can blast through the chaos.In this epic episode of Gamify This, Samuel hosts Gamify Rocket Science; a mission so vast it required recording in two sessions that were months apart! Samuel boldly treats rocket science not as a final frontier, but as the ultimate tool, applying its principles to two wildly different domains. In Round One, Sean and Puzzle launch a gamified system for filing taxes, where Puzzle's financial knowledge clashes with Sean's unorthodox theories based from Kerbal Space Program. In Round Two, they blast off into gamifying workout goals, where the trio's conflicting philosophies on motivation and metrics collide in a zero-gravity debate.The mission culminates in a frantic third-round finale: with half the population returning to Earth and the other half turned into zombies, the hosts have one shot to design a multi-stage gamified solution to save the world. Can Sean's orbital mechanics combine with Puzzle's resource management and Samuel's mad-scientist vision to pull off the rescue? Tune in for the most ambitious, unhinged, and interplanetary episode yet!Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMhttps://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851SOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro(01:33) Pre-Gaming(05:48) The Topic(10:35) Round 1 - Applying Rocket Science to TAX PREP?(19:36) Pop Quiz! (Enter your answer below)(22:09) Round 2 - Workout Goals Aren't Rocket Science(30:10) Wrapping Up Recording Session One(31:41) Round 3 - Zombie Apocalypse!(35:09) Giving the Zombies Life(39:34) Contacting the Rocket of Survivors(50:43) The Gamification Proclamation(55:13) Tallying Points(57:44) The Winner and Outro

No time to remember, even less time to think.In the frantic conclusion of Gamify Memory, Sean is back hosting Part Two with Samuel and Puzzle—but this time, they're racing against the clock. The energy is palpable as a tight time crunch turns strategic gamification into a beautiful disaster. Samuel’s microphone is broken, Puzzle battles to refine his systems at breakneck speed, and Sean desperately tries to steer the ship towards a conclusion before the timer hits zero. Add on top of that, the recording was done in a tenth of the normal bitrate! (I blame OBS.) Stuffed animals continue to fly, focus is a distant memory, and the phrase "we're out of time" becomes the episode's unofficial mantra. Can they synthesize their chaos into a winning game, or will the time pressure force a cliffhanger for the ages? Tune in for the tense, hilarious, and utterly unpolished finale!(This episode was proof that under pressure, memory isn't the only thing that gets fragmented.)Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro

Sean fought the mic. Samuel fought the plushies. Puzzle fought for control… and lost.In Episode 25 of Gamify This, Sean hosts Gamify Memory (Part One)—marking the podcast’s FIRST EVER in-person recording with all three hosts crammed into one room!The energy is electric (and occasionally erratic): Samuel hurls stuffed animals (with suspiciously violent intent), Puzzle battles audio gremlins and rogue mic feedback, and Sean referees the madness while pitching memory hacks to the contestants. Who will win?Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro

Tune in for an episode full of flubs, phlegm, and philosophical fumbles. (No failures were harmed… but Samuel’s vocal cords might need a rematch.)"In Episode 24 of Gamify This, hosted live by Puzzle, Sean and Samuel compete to Gamify Failure with chaos, coughs, and a chat savior named Littleraindrop. Samuel (battling a sore throat and extra-unhinged energy) designs games that reframe failure’s context, turning flops into strategic pivots. Sean, meanwhile, focuses on rewiring emotional responses to setbacks, arguing that how you feel about failing matters more than the failure itself.As theories clash, Samuel’s bombastic rants crescendo into raspy tirades, Sean dissects vulnerability with zen confusion, and Puzzle's hosting abilities are put to the test. Can failure actually be fun? Or will Samuel’s voice give out before Sean’s optimism does?Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro(15:05) The Topic(16:43) Round 1 - You Failed the Final Round at a Live Game Show(27:16) Round 2 - The Slow-Burn Failure(41:01) POP QUIZ!(47:12) Round 3 - The Fail Forward Challenge(48:30) Obstacle 1(50:37) Obstacle 2(54:11) Obstacle 3 (54:58) Obstacle 4(59:03) Obstacle 5(1:01:54) Obstacle 6(1:07:17) How Do You See Failure As Part of the Solution?(1:12:27) The Points Breakdown and The WINNER!

Nerds vs. Numbers vs. Nonsense (No calculators were harmed… but Samuel’s sanity is TBD.)In Episode 23 of Gamify This, Samuel takes the equation wheel for Gamify Math, and his patience is already divided by zero. As host, he battles rising irritation while rivals Sean and Puzzle compete to turn numbers into nail-biters. Puzzle, self-proclaimed “Math Overlord,” fights for nerdy glory, while Sean stares blankly at variables, pitching a game he doesn’t understand (but swears is “art”).Will Puzzle’s ruthless quest for victory trig-ger Samuel into throwing a whiteboard marker? Can Sean’s abstract chaos accidentally innovate math gamification? Or will Samuel snap and declare all math CANCELLED? Grab your graphing calculators (or just a stress ball) and tune in—where x = rage, y = confusion, and the solution is pure comedy.Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro(02:13) Sean's daily gamification(09:50) Puzzle almost DIED today.(18:20) Samuel's New Year's Resolution(22:06) Gamify This: Math(24:55) ROUND ONE: Elevate and Mult-imp-lication?(28:53) Sharing personal stories about math(33:50) ROUND TWO: Pagan Poop(39:24) Time for a poooop quuiiizzzz(43:58) ROUND THREE: Make Math a more necessary evil(50:08) The final score and the WINNER!

Grab your gear—this episode’s XP is maxed out!In episode 22 of Gamify This, Sean takes the helm to explore Gamify Adventure, turning life’s quests into level-up opportunities! Samuel unveils his Tactical Adventure Journal—a hyper-practical system blending real-world exploration with mission-based prompts, progress trackers, and "boss battle" challenges for conquering everyday hurdles. Meanwhile, Puzzle revamps adventure itself by sorting escapades into Small, Big, and Epic tiers, arguing that even a coffee run can feel legendary with the right rewards. Can Samuel’s gritty, detail-oriented journal outshine Puzzle’s XP-fueled hierarchy? Or will Sean’s hosting antics steal the show? Pack your virtual inventory and press play… your next achievement awaits!Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:

Puzzle might’ve woken up to thunder… but the real storm is in Aisle 3.In Episode 21 of Gamify This, the grocery battle concludes in Gamify Grocery Shopping: Part Two! With Puzzle shaking off a pre-show nap (thanks to a booming thunderstorm), the gang dives back into Cart-partmentalizing—Sean and Samuel’s team effort to turn grocery shopping into a high-stakes organizational game. This time, they put their system to the test: Can timed zones and strategic sorting survive the chaos of a real supermarket run? Meanwhile, Puzzle, still half-dazed from the storm, drops wild commentary and keeps the energy unpredictable. Will teamwork prevail, or will the pressure of the checkout lane split the alliance? Grab your reusable bags and tune in for the final verdict—no fictional twists, just the hilarious (and slightly unhinged) reality of gamified errands!"Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction06:31 - Welcome back to Grocery Shopping 08:46 - Round 3: Beat the Rush20:41 - POP QUIZ!26:46 - Round 4: Dietary Restrictions 28:09 - Horrible Golf Analogies33:22 - Hazards37:55 - The Scores and the Winner

The only thing getting checked out faster than the groceries… is Samuel’s attention span.In episode 20 of "Gamify This," the gang tackles Grocery Shopping in their first-ever two-parter—with Puzzle navigating the chaos as host! This time, rivals-turned-allies Sean and Samuel team up to design Cart-partmentalizing, a game that turns shopping into a strategic battleground by organizing groceries into timed, hyper-specific zones. But Samuel’s sleep-deprived yawns threaten their momentum (did he really just mistake a zucchini for a pillow?), while Sean scrambles to keep their “in-take, out-take list” mechanics from crumbling. Can this duo make their way to victory, or will Puzzle declare their cart… spilled milk? Grab a snack and tune in—the checkout drama is just heating up leading to Part Two!Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsVideo Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMSOCIALS:Puzzle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptymSean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343Samuel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2nerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Introduction00:09:53 - Gamify . . . Grocery Shopping!00:11:30 - The Rules00:12:54 - The Psychology of Descision-making in High-Stress Environments00:16:31 - The "Go Fever"00:21:12 - The Brain Cart00:25:24 - Finally Some Structure00:35:37 - Buying Too Much in Case You Miss Something00:39:54 - Your "Hub"00:45:30 - Wheels Are Spinning00:49:55 - Sean Summarizes the Game00:56:26 - The Final Summary01:00:15 - Conclusion

In episode 19 of "Gamify This," Samuel takes the hosting spotlight for "Gamify Reading," battling his ADHD to keep things on track. Sean introduces "Digestion Trail," a creative twist on absorbing books, while Puzzle focuses on making reading more engaging through interactive solutions. Who will craft the most compelling reading game? Tune in to find out! Thumbnail art by: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecords Video Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyM SOCIALS: Puzzle: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuzzleEmptyM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puzzleemptym/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/puzzleemptym Sean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tentinypotatos4851 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tentinypotatos343 Samuel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoserMeadowsRecords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelclaus2ner Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baconsnack6 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 13:53 - Gamify . . . "Reading" 15:34 - Round One: Purpose 24:02 - Round Two: Fun 33:34 - POP QUIZ!!! 37:14 - Round Three: Power 46:58 - The Winner

Get ready for chills and thrills in our Halloween special of "Gamify This!" Join Puzzle as host while Samuel and Sean face off, turning ghost-hunting prep into a game. Who will survive the night, and who might end up haunted? Find out in Episode 18: "Ghost Hunting."https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iO38CNHEDv6fu9rGHc2x0?si=1b14441db323468d