In this season finale, we meet Nicole and Yaz — two members of Lemon Boy, a Seattle-based punk band, and the duo behind Punk Juice, their debut rhythm-infused narrative game. Nicole is the bassist and programmer, while Yaz brings the visuals as the artist and guitarist. Rooted in the city’s DIY music scene, Punk Juice is a vibrant, playable love letter to punk, community, and culture. It’s cozy, it’s chaotic, it’s Punk Juice.

Follow Lemon Boy & Punk Juice

• Instagram: @lemonboyband

• Twitter/X: @lemonboyband

• Linktree: TikTok, Bandcamp, YouTube, Spotify, merch, and more

• Bandcamp: Lemon Boy’s music and merch

• Steam: Punk Juice – releasing August 4, 2025, by LEMON BOY: Demo Out Now! (developer/publisher)

DJ Kern — producer of my intro/outro music. Be sure to follow her on SoundCloud: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/special-ops-1⁠

In Part 2, we continue our cozy dive into Plant Therapy! No forced narrative, no slumlords, no jobs, no stress. With over 120 real‑life plants (carefully curated and researched), the game is grounded in reality yet remains open‑ended and welcoming. It’s customizable, it’s comforting, and it’s entirely player‑driven.⁠

Plant Therapy on Steam⁠

⁠Short Leg Studio⁠

⁠Short Leg Studio Bluesky⁠

DJ Kern — producer of my intro/outro music. Be sure to follow her on SoundCloud: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/special-ops-1⁠

Jennevieve Schlemmer is one of the visionaries behind Plant Therapy, a game born out of her love for interior design, plants, curated coziness, and self‑expression. Having lived in a beautifully wallpapered historic New York home, she refined her passion for aesthetics into a virtual dollhouse where players experiment with vibrant décor, plushies, plants, wallpaper—and yes, even orange walls!

Jakub Kasztalski, the creative force behind Unbound Creations, has been immersed in the world of gaming since his childhood. From experimenting with map editors to developing unique indie games, his journey is a testament to passion and innovation. In this episode, Jakub shares insights into his evolution as a game developer, the inspirations behind his projects, and his approach to blending humor and meaningful narratives in gaming.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Wil and Azrael, we continue on our space journey in our conversation about Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts. Find out how choices shape relationships aboard your ship, what mysteries still lurk in the story, and what makes this world so captivating.

Reminder: The full game is still in development and coming soon to Steam—be sure to contribute feedback if you're playing the demo chapter.

Find Hope online:•⁠⁠⁠ Wishlist & Steam page: Hope: A Sky Full of Ghost Demo⁠⁠⁠

• Wil Alvarez – X/Twitter: ⁠⁠@satanas82⁠⁠

• • Azrael Arocha – X/Twitter: ⁠⁠@AzraelCcs⁠⁠

  
  

  Join the rebellion:Discord — ⁠https://discord.gg/zB3NeXZW⁠Meet other players, talk story theories, and vibe with the From Hell community.

  
  

  Checkout my playthrough of the itch.io demo

  https://youtu.be/zYFj1Ww1gXU

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  DJ Kern — producer of my intro/outro music. Be sure to follow her on SoundCloud: ⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/special-ops-1⁠

Join me as I sit down with Wil Alvarez and Azrael Arocha of Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts, a narrative-driven sci-fi point‑and‑click adventure about rebellion, choices, and the bonds we form in flight. In this first installment, we explore how the story began, the world‑building process, and the core vision behind the roguish crew. Their demo launched June 30, 2025, giving fans an early taste of the first chapter. Meet your crew, steal your ship, and start changing the galaxy.

Find Hope online:•⁠⁠ Wishlist & Steam page: Hope: A Sky Full of Ghost Demo⁠⁠

• Wil Alvarez – X/Twitter: ⁠@satanas82⁠

• • Azrael Arocha – X/Twitter: ⁠@AzraelCcs⁠

  
  

  Join the rebellion:Discord — https://discord.gg/zB3NeXZWMeet other players, talk story theories, and vibe with the From Hell community.

  
  

  Checkout my playthrough of the itch.io demo

  https://youtu.be/zYFj1Ww1gXU

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  DJ Kern — producer of my intro/outro music. Be sure to follow her on SoundCloud: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/special-ops-1⁠

Join us as we sync into an emotional and culinary journey with Matt Slemon, the solo dev behind Kitchen Sync: Aloha! He brings together cozy cooking mechanics, relationship-building systems, and authentic Hawaiian flavors rooted in family history. Matt’s passion for blending real-world food culture with engaging gameplay made this conversation not just tasty but deeply inspiring.

Matt Slemon (LemonPepper Games):
X (Twitter): @LemonpepperMatt

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! on Steam

• FairlyAsian — Twitch affiliate known for Final Fantasy XIV and World of Warcraft streaming, and a fellow Kitchen Sync: Aloha! player.

  • Twitch: twitch.tv/fairlyasian

  • X/Twitter: @fairlyasiangg YouTube

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  DJ Kern — producer of my intro/outro music. Be sure to follow her on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/special-ops-1

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  Easter Egg: I played the Kitchen Sync: Aloha! demo on YouTube — you can catch it here:

  • “Goth Shadowplay: Kitchen Sync Aloha Demo” by me!

    
    

  
  

In this heartwarming and deeply honest episode, Rock is joined by variety streamer and V-Tuber Lalaleah, also known as the Moon Princess. From her love of Sailor Moon to finding confidence through V-Tubing, Lala opens up about her childhood, streaming burnout, drama survival, and the strength that comes from setting boundaries. We talk cozy games, streaming as a woman, growing a backbone the hard way, and how ranch dip and chips are the only party appetizer that really matters.

Her journey is full of charm, resilience, and a sprinkle of sparkle—and by the end of it, you’ll wish you were invited to her V-Tuber house party.

Follow Lalaleah

• Twitch: twitch.tv/the_lalaleah

• Instagram: @lalaleahh

• TikTok: @lalaleahslife

• • Twitter: the_lalaleah
  • Youtube: @The_Lalaleah

  
  

• 🎶 Intro/Outro Music produced by DJ Kern
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