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Welcome to Two-Player Theory!

Two-Player Theory is a podcast that explores games and other media, hosted by Derek and Zach. Each episode, we choose one work, game, and/or theory and talk about how it relates to life and the world more broadly. (But, like, in a fun way- we promise!)

Want to get in touch?

Email us with your thoughts, suggestions, or just to say hey at twoplayertheory@gmail.com!

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Derek talks about his decade-long relationship with the rogue-like that started it all (for him) - The Binding of Isaac (Nicalis, 2014)

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Derek talks about his decade-long relationship with the rogue-like that started it all (for him) - The Binding of Isaac (Nicalis, 2014)

Gaming to Know You: A Decade of "Isaac" (Derek)

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