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Rhianna knows games. We meet the famous "narrative paramedic" behind Heavenly Sword, the Overlord series, Mirror's Edge and lots more - and discover it all began with Leisure Suit Larry. But that's not all! Your hosts discuss the great "Inventing the 21st Century" exhibition at the British Library over a beer somewhere, while back at Shift [...]

This week we chat to acclaimed games writer Rhianna Pratchett - she's written for loads of popular video games including Mirror's Edge and the Overlord series.

Robert Schifreen and Stephen Gold hacked into the Post Office/BT's Viewdata system 'Prestel' back in the 80s, gaining access to thousands of mailboxes (including Prince Philip's). It was the first high profile hacking case in the UK, and resulted in the passing of the Computer Misuse Act. We reminisce with Robert about the good old [...]

Robert's something of a Shift Run Stop hero - he's a key personality in the story of the Post Office/BT's Viewdata system 'Prestel', which regular listeners will know we're both far too interested in. Along with Stephen Gold, Robert famously hacked into Prestel in the 80s, gaining access to thousands of mailboxes (including Prince Philip's). [...]

Special episode this week - two guests, several locations and lots of meaty snacks. We went to the annual London games conference Playful and Skype-interviewed very funny former Games Master host-turned farmer Dominik Diamond on stage - hear the best bits in this episode. Games consultant and former editor of Edge magazine, Margaret Robertson was at [...]

We went to the Playful conference recently and interviewed GamesMaster host Dominik Diamond over Skype on the stage. See the evidence on this video and listen to the episode on Thursday to hear just how funny he was. Games consultant and expert (and former editor of Edge magazine) Margaret Robertson did a brilliant presentation about Minecraft [...]

A return to video games chat this week, and who better to put our endless questions about narrative and puzzles to than friendly games maker Hayden Scott-Baron ("Docky"). Hayden is the man behind hit iPhone physics game Tumbledrop, and much of what you like about RollerCoaster Tycoon. He's a comic artist, too, so we exploited [...]

This week's guest is games designer, artist and comics magnate Hayden Scott-Baron ("Docky"). Hayden created the popular iPhone game Tumbledrop, a sort of virtual Jenga set in a world populated by super-cute shapes and rainbows. We talk to him about that, and loads more. Also in this clip: your hosts discuss Get Lamp. Come back on [...]

This week as we talk to Simon Hickson, or to give him his full name: SIMON OUT OF TREVOR AND SIMON. He has one of those voices, and he uses it great effect in this nostalgic episode, revealing which of their characters were banned from Going Live, the thing that links Trev to Mad Men, [...]

Just listen to us in the background and you can hear how excited we are about this one. In this Thursday's show we chat to Simon Hickson of the comedy duo 'Trevor and Simon' about performing on kids' telly in the 90s, and much more. Come back on the 23rd September or check in at iTunes [...]

Kev Cecil, Kev Cecil. Rings a bell, doesn't it? You've definitely come across Kev's work, because he's written for everything. Black Books, Little Britain, Armstrong and Miller, Katy Brand, Harry & Paul, Armando Iannucci... wherever you go, there he is, often teaming up with writing partner Andy Riley. Most recently, the pair co-created the three-part [...]

We chat to comedy writer, recent IT Crowd performer, gamer and geek Kevin Cecil. (Kev is also the writing partner of our episode 18 guest Andy Riley, whom he mentions in this video). Check back here on Thursday for the full audio episode, or subscribe on iTunes.

Kim Plowright is an inspiration. She turns up in all the best projects like a digital Bill Murray, and instantly makes everything a million times better. This week we learn why Hypercard games were so weird, how to voice a Numbers Station, and what it was like sharing a school with our Dave, who returns [...]

Self-confessed "Internet Zelig" Kim Plowright drops in for a chat this week. Check back here or go to iTunes on Thursday for the full episode.

Elizabeth Sparrow is President of the Chartered Institute for I.T. In this week's fun-packed episode, we find out about being in charge of geeks, use the phrase 'digital native', and ask our guest whether kids should be forced to use Facebook. We also get the scoop on a film competition you can enter - with [...]