HeyJaredResearch & Respawn
Join Cody (some guy) and Kit (an alleged PhD) for Research & Respawn, a podcast that aims to make academic research accessible and engaging for everyone.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Short Review - InZoi (opens the original)
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Step into the visually stunning world of InZoi, where realism, ambitious systems, and big questions about the future of life simulation take center stage. We’ll unpack one of the new successors to The Sims in allowing players to build, explore, and play with life itself.
Short Review - Sims 4 (opens the original)
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Dive into the life-sim legend that made virtual families, dream homes, chaos, and creativity iconic. Join Cody and Kit to discuss why, despite player complaints, The Sims still sets the standard for sandbox life-play decades later.
Animal Misconceptions (opens the original)
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Why do so many animal “facts” feel obvious even when they are incomplete, exaggerated, or based on animals in artificial settings? In this episode, Cody and Kit explore some of the common myths we’re told about animal intelligence and behavior.
Baldur's Gate 3 (opens the original)
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Summary: Join Cody and Kit for a dive into Baldur’s Gate 3. In this episode, we explore why it captivated players, how it reshaped RPG expectations, and made choice, romance, identity, and consequences feel unforgettable. Content note: Some discussion of BG3’s companion arcs involves trauma, consent, bodily autonomy, and coercion.
Taste, Class, and Power: Why We Like What We Like (opens the original)
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Why do your tastes feel personal when they’re shaped by class, upbringing, and power? In this episode, Cody and Kit unpack some theory: Bourdieu’s Distinction and the hidden social logic behind what feels natural, sophisticated, and “just your preference.”
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