Savepoint Stories
Savepoint Stories
Podcast Description
Savepoint Stories is a podcast where host Kurosh Jozavi sits down with guests to explore the games that shaped their lives. Each episode dives into a video game that means a lot to that guest, exploring personal memories, unexpected connections, and the lasting impact video games can have. Whether it’s a childhood favorite, a competitive obsession, or a game that came along at just the right moment, Savepoint Stories is all about the emotional journeys we take through gaming.
New episodes every week for each season of 10 episodes. Follow and subscribe to never miss a story!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of nostalgia, personal growth, and storytelling through gaming. Episodes delve into specific games, like the emotional journeys connected to Majora’s Mask and Final Fantasy 7, exploring topics such as the influence of game narratives on personal development and the cultural impact of iconic gaming moments.
Savepoint Stories is a podcast where host Kurosh Jozavi sits down with guests to explore the games that shaped their lives. Each episode dives into a video game that means a lot to that guest, exploring personal memories, unexpected connections, and the lasting impact video games can have. Whether it’s a childhood favorite, a competitive obsession, or a game that came along at just the right moment, Savepoint Stories is all about the emotional journeys we take through gaming.
New episodes every week for each season of 10 episodes. Follow and subscribe to never miss a story!
I’m Me And It’s This Game’s Fault | San Diego Comic Con 2025 (Full Panel)
The video game community jokes about this, but it’s true: some games don’t just leave an impression—they change us inside and out. Hosted by Savepoint Stories founder Kurosh Jozavi (video games correspondent), this panel is a celebration of identity, creativity, and the unexpected ways games help us grow into ourselves. Panelists Lisa Wallen (stand-up comedian & professional nerd), Ronell Crawford (co creator – 8-Bit Closed Fist), Hannah Hillam (cartoonist & author – Cat People), Thomas Craig (podcast host – Sick Burn Podcast), & Kaveh Taherian (writer, illustrator, & podcaster) share the titles that shaped their humor, values, style, or even career choices—from the chaotic energy of sandbox games to the quiet strength of narrative indies. It’s funny, it’s honest, and it’s full of moments that will have you saying “…same.”! Audience members will be encouraged to consider not just what they play, but why and how to use that insight to better understand themselves.0:00 Intro1:34 Panel Start2:23 Panelist Introductions6:55 Beginning of Discussion13:13 What Resonates about Games?20:02 Our Unhinged Sides26:07 Performance or Play?36:22 Connections with Communities43:15 Gaming for Comfort55:50 Games Pull on Memories and Emotion1:02:32 Final Thoughts & ClosingPanelists
Ronell Crawford https://www.instagram.com/8bitclosedfist/
Hannah Hillam https://www.instagram.com/hannahhillam/
Kaveh Taherian https://www.instagram.com/permafriends/
Thomas Craig https://www.instagram.com/thomascraigviii/
Lisa Wallen https://www.instagram.com/wisalallen/
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.