About the Show
Player Accounts is a podcast that tells true personal stories that pertain to video games. Some folks met new friends through games. Some survived their childhoods. Some were inspired to completely remake their lives. People are playing, experiencing, and being impacted by this medium -- stories are just the natural byproduct.
This isn’t news, it isn’t current, and it definitely doesn’t come out frequently. But if you want to hear real experiences from those who play games, listen in.
About the Producer
Player Accounts is made by Spencer Tordoff, a writer, editor, and podcaster from Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born in Fairbanks, and has lived there for most of his life — aside from a couple multi-year stints in Seattle, Washington. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017, and now works as Marketing and Communications manager at the school’s public broadcasting affiliate, KUAC.
Spencer also podcasts and writes for Silicon Sasquatch, a fine group of former journalism students. You can also find Player Accounts posted over there. Some of his work for the site can be found here.
FAQ
Q: What is Player Accounts?
A: It's mostly me pantomiming Ira Glass. The initial idea for the show came to me in late 2012, and was two and a half episodes in once I realized that A Life Well Wasted already existed. But hey, the more the merrier, right?
Q: Some of these episodes say "Memory Card" in them! What gives?
A: "Memory Card" was my initial working title for the show, and while it's evocative and apt, it 1) shares a name with at least two other gaming podcasts or publications, 2) is a search string likely to find camera accessories, and 3) references a gaming artifact that kids of today will probably never encounter. So, the name was changed.
Q: I have a piece / story / song / other audio thing that would be great on your show! May I send it to you?
A: You absolutely may. Check out the Contact page to send me your feedback, ideas, and potential pieces.
Q: Where can I find samples of your other work?
A: They can be found here.