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SnoutCast #200: What’s Next

Curtis Chen
December 17, 2013
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In which we reveal our podcasting plans for 2014, and look back on some great interviews from our first four years. [ Download mp3 – 25 MB ] 01:10 – “bicentennial”01:34 – Listener Mail: it’s pronounced LEHD-beet-ur02:56 – you, too,…

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Ten Books That Have Touched Me

Curtis Chen
December 14, 2013
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In no particular order. Also note that this is not an exhaustive list; these are just the ones which came to mind today. I’ve done my best to explain each selection. As always, your mileage may vary, and yes, those…

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SnoutCast #199: Breakout Things

Curtis Chen
December 10, 2013
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In which we recount our excellent “room escape” experience at Puzzle Break Seattle, and respond to some more listener mail. [ Download mp3 – 28 MB ] 00:59 – “escapist”01:20 – Team Goats Under Snout escaped the room in 40…

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Important Data Visualization of the Day

Curtis Chen
December 5, 2013
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Because I know you’ve been wondering: That is all.

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SnoutCast #198: Listener Mail – Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Curtis Chen
December 3, 2013
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Thanks to Jeff, Chris, Greg, and Steve for responding to last week’s call for feedback! Now how about some ladies speak up? We know you’re out there. 😉 [ Download mp3 – 30 MB ] 00:59 – “decisive”31:15 – The…

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Yet Another Honorable Mention

Curtis Chen
November 27, 2013
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It’s my second from Writers of the Future, but who’s counting? “Bounty Call” (based on this 512) has been submitted to another market. Incidentally, the story for which I received my first WOTF Honorable Mention–in September, 2011–has just been accepted…

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SnoutCast #197: Think, Think, Think

Curtis Chen
November 26, 2013
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In which we do not tell knock-knock jokes. Not a single one. Nope. Zero. [ Download mp3 – 23 MB ] 00:59 – “cerebral”23:17 – The End Linkage Curtis’ Ignite Portland 12 talk: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” 2010…

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SnoutCast #196: Mastermind Hunts – Nikolai Lokteff

Curtis Chen
November 19, 2013
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This week, we chat with Nikolai Lokteff, one of the masterminds behind Mastermind Treasure Hunts! [ Download mp3 – 29 MB ] 00:58 – “mindful”02:17 – Why Tuesdays for Mastermind Pub Hunts?13:45 – biggest event so far: “Rogue Agent”26:18 –…

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TONIGHT: I Sing the Ignite Portland Electric

Curtis Chen
November 14, 2013
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Portland! 7:00PM! Hollywood Theatre! I’m one of the speakers at tonight’s Ignite Portland 12, “a fun, fast-paced, evening of presentations where speakers gather to share their knowledge and passion.” Here’s a sneak preview of my first slide: And yes, it…

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SnoutCast #195: Capitol Gamemakers (Part 3 of 3)

Curtis Chen
November 12, 2013
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Gamemakers Todd Etter, Phil Dasler, Natalie Parisi, and Sam Freund tell us about Lincoln Logs and more as we conclude our extended conversation on The Famine Game! [ Download mp3 – 29 MB ] What Else? Puzzled Pint arrives in…

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Curtis C. Chen (陳致宇)

Once a Silicon Valley software engineer, Curtis now writes fiction and runs puzzle games near Portland, Oregon. His debut novel WAYPOINT KANGAROO is a science fiction thriller about a superpowered spy facing his toughest mission yet: vacation. The sequel, KANGAROO TOO, sends our hero to the Moon!

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