<![CDATA[The Patch Notes Parenting Podcast]]>Where parenting meets gaming and finding the balance of it all. We will be talking about gaming topics and trends as well as parenting topics.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:17:06 GMTTue, 30 Jun 2026 13:29:23 GMT60Patch Notes Crew<p>Where parenting meets gaming and finding the balance of it all. We will be talking about gaming topics and trends as well as parenting topics.</p>episodicPatch Notes Crewpatchnotesparenting@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ep4 Mental Load + Skill Based Matchmaking]]>Episode 4: Mental Load & Skill-Based Matchmaking What do parenting and competitive gaming have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Patch Notes Parenting, we dive into the invisible weight of the mental load—from remembering every appointment, meal, and bedtime routine to carrying the emotional responsibility that often goes unnoticed. Then we shift gears into the world of gaming to talk about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM): why it’s so controversial, whether it actually makes games more enjoyable, and how it changes the way we play. Join us for honest conversations, relatable stories, plenty of laughs, and our usual mix of parenting chaos and gaming debates.

]]>ccdf25f0-a8b7-4e5a-af2d-d34e674d435dTue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:31 GMT<p>Episode 4: Mental Load &amp; Skill-Based Matchmaking What do parenting and competitive gaming have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Patch Notes Parenting, we dive into the invisible weight of the mental load—from remembering every appointment, meal, and bedtime routine to carrying the emotional responsibility that often goes unnoticed. Then we shift gears into the world of gaming to talk about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM): why it’s so controversial, whether it actually makes games more enjoyable, and how it changes the way we play. Join us for honest conversations, relatable stories, plenty of laughs, and our usual mix of parenting chaos and gaming debates.</p>no01:25:4614Ep4 Mental Load + Skill Based Matchmakingfull<![CDATA[Ep 3 How Gaming Friends Become IRL Friends VS Parasocial Friends]]>This week we talk about how gaming friends have become IRL friends and what a parasocial friendship looks like.

]]>a24e21fc-a2a7-4b10-8d3e-deab11bf2786Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:19:37 GMT<p>This week we talk about how gaming friends have become IRL friends and what a parasocial friendship looks like.</p><p></p>no01:11:3613Ep 3 How Gaming Friends Become IRL Friends VS Parasocial Friendsfull<![CDATA[Ep2 Projects and Toxicity in Gaming]]>Gaming toxicity, kid confidence, and life updates — the Patch Notes Parenting crew gets into it this week. We talk through what's going on in our lives right now, dig into toxic behavior in online gaming and what it teaches (or doesn't teach) our kids, and share some genuinely funny stories about building confidence in our children.

Topics discussed:

  • Life/project updates from the crew
  • Toxicity in gaming communities
  • Teaching kids confidence and resilience
  • Funny parenting + gaming stories

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]]>9286f3dc-ecd2-4e64-a726-f0a2b565b15eTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:18:52 GMT<p>Gaming toxicity, kid confidence, and life updates — the Patch Notes Parenting crew gets into it this week. We talk through what's going on in our lives right now, dig into toxic behavior in online gaming and what it teaches (or doesn't teach) our kids, and share some genuinely funny stories about building confidence in our children.</p><p>Topics discussed:</p><ul><li>Life/project updates from the crew</li><li>Toxicity in gaming communities</li><li>Teaching kids confidence and resilience</li><li>Funny parenting + gaming stories</li></ul><p>New episodes drop Tuesday mornings — subscribe so you don't miss one.</p><p>#PatchNotesParenting #GamerParents #Parenting</p><p>Follow Patch Notes Here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://m.youtube.com/@PatchNotesParenting" target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/@PatchNotesParenting</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@patchnotesparenting" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@patchnotesparenting</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/patchnotesparenting" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/patchnotesparenting</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Astra here:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitch.tv/astraorbits" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/astraorbits</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@astraorbits" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@astraorbits</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/astraorbits" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/astraorbits</a><br /><br />Follow eBox here:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitch.tv/mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/mreboxtv</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@mreboxtv</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mreboxtv</a></p><p></p><p></p>no01:22:36Ep2 Projects and Toxicity in Gamingfull<![CDATA[Ep1 Meet the Patch Notes Party]]>🎉 Episode 1 — Welcome to the party! This is where it all begins.

Meet Cassie, Astra, and Ebox — three friends, one podcast, and a whole lot of banter. In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves, share a little about who we are, and give you a taste of what this show is actually going to be about. Expect real conversations, plenty of laughs, and (of course) a surprise cat interruption or two.

We're not here to be polished — we're here to be authentically us, every single episode.

What to expect from this one:
🐱 Cat cameos and chaos
😂 Genuine banter between friends
👋 Getting to know Cassie, Astra & Ebox
🎙️ A first look at what this podcast is all about

If you like real, unfiltered conversations between friends who actually like each other, you're in the right place.

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💬 Comment your favorite moment from this episode — we read every one

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]]>016e5224-5d80-4e9b-a90b-f4a5e5ba40feTue, 30 Jun 2026 13:32:34 GMT<p>🎉 Episode 1 — Welcome to the party! This is where it all begins.</p><p>Meet Cassie, Astra, and Ebox — three friends, one podcast, and a whole lot of banter. In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves, share a little about who we are, and give you a taste of what this show is actually going to be about. Expect real conversations, plenty of laughs, and (of course) a surprise cat interruption or two.</p><p>We're not here to be polished — we're here to be authentically us, every single episode.</p><p><b>What to expect from this one:</b><br />🐱 Cat cameos and chaos<br />😂 Genuine banter between friends<br />👋 Getting to know Cassie, Astra &amp; Ebox<br />🎙️ A first look at what this podcast is all about</p><p>If you like real, unfiltered conversations between friends who actually like each other, you're in the right place.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every Tuesday!<br />💬 Comment your favorite moment from this episode — we read every one</p><p>#patchnotesparenting #PodcastLaunch #parenting #gamerparents</p><p>Follow Patch Notes Parenting Here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://m.youtube.com/@PatchNotesParenting" target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/@PatchNotesParenting</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@patchnotesparenting" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@patchnotesparenting</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/patchnotesparenting" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/patchnotesparenting</a></p><p>Follow Astra here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitch.tv/astraorbits" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/astraorbits</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@astraorbits" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@astraorbits</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@astraorbits" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@astraorbits</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/astraorbits" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/astraorbits</a></p><p></p><p>Follow eBox here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitch.tv/mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/mreboxtv</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@mreboxtv</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MrEboxTV" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@MrEboxTV</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mreboxtv" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mreboxtv</a></p>no01:21:0911Ep1 Meet the Patch Notes Partyfull