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Professor Game Podcast

Rob Alvarez
Gamification
Gaming
Game Design
Tedx
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Education
Entrepreneurship
Game-Based Learning
Real Game
Theater
Video Games
Educational Resources
Business Simulation
Data-Driven Decision Making
Failure
Customer Experience
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#1 Gamification Podcast | Insights and Real-World Strategies to Boost Engagement, Loyalty & Retention. Professor Game helps innovators, product leaders, and educators use gamification and game thinking to create engagement that lasts. 🎙️ Hosted by Rob Alvarez — TEDx Speaker, consultant, and host of the #1 Gamification Podcast — each week brings you practical insights, case studies, and frameworks... more

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Wondering if Octalysis fits your challenge? Quick intro chat → professorgame.com/chat

Most companies rely on traditional design thinking to build their products. That assumption is exactly why their retention rates flatline. In this episode, Rob Al... more

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Don't experiment on your own revenue with broken game mechanics. Get our guide "Core Drives in the Wild" to learn how to apply real behavioral science to your product: professorgame.com/WildCD We dismantle the myth that simply adding points, badges, ... more

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Have a product challenge around retention? Quick intro chat → professorgame.com/chat

Leif Sorensen reveals why most corporate learning games fail. We discuss the "magic powder" fallacy, where companies try to cram too many behavioral frameworks int... more

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If you're implementing AI and want to realize that promised ROI, let's see if Octalysis fits → professorgame.com/chat

Breaking down why most AI projects fail despite being technically flawless. The problem isn't the code; it's the lack of behaviora... more

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Recent Guests

Joris Beerda
CEO and co-founder of The Octalysis Group
The Octalysis Group
Episode: Joris Beerda tested Human-Focused Design vs Design Thinking (Which actually works?) | Episode 438
Leif Sorensen
Founder and owner of Actee, a global platform using games to develop soft skills and support learning change in organizations
Actee
Episode: Using AI to Build Better Learning Games | Episode 436
Clark Aldrich
Award-winning creator, author, founder of Short Sims, Unschooling Rules, The Complete Guide to Simulations and Serious Games
Short Sims / Unschooling Rules / The Complete Guide to Simulations and Serious Games
Episode: The Blueprint to Leading High-Performing Teams from Day 1 | Episode 434
Raul Mora
Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, expert in second language literacy practices
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Episode: From Tank to Healer: Gamifying Academic Teams | Episode 432
David Dand
HR professional with over 15 years of experience, certified career coach, and director of Coreus Talent Acquisition.
Coreus Talent Acquisition
Episode: Gamification Where You Least Expect It with David Dand | Episode 430
Tom Vorselen
Founder of The Study Coach, a global coaching and brand helping students and professionals master study systems and time management.
The Study Coach
Episode: Tom Vorselen On Why Effort Isn't the Problem (Your Learning Systems Are) | Episode 429
James Portnow
Game designer known for projects including Cyberpunk Legends and popular YouTube channels.
Night Crew Games, Extra Credits
Episode: Beyond Points & Badges: How James Portnow Designs Intrinsic Engagement | Episode 426
Jade Arthur
Language and mindset coach for job seekers in gaming
Episode: Your Bio as an Origin Story: Gamifying the Job Hunt with Jade Arthur | Episode 424
Glen Lubbert
Co-founder and CEO of Stamina Lab, a health tech company
Stamina Lab
Episode: Quests, Self-Talk & Health: Glen Lubbert's Stamina Lab Game of Life | Episode 422

Host

Rob Alvarez
Host of Professor Game Podcast; specializes in gamification, game thinking, and behavioral strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Oh hello!

    Very nice. Really enjoying. Such an important niche. Thankyou.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bis5*
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Total Alignment

    This podcast covers a variety of different topics within the gaming mindset and I felt it was totally aligned with such a great value. Awesome listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobRox69
    Canada4 years ago
  • This podcast is a blast!

    Fun & super insightful. The host does a great job of engaging his guests & audience. Loved it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate804
    United States5 years ago
  • Gamification and game thinking at its best

    I've been interested in gamification for several years but I didn't know it had become such a big field until I discovered Professor Game. This podcast is full of information on using the game mentality to improve your everyday life. It also gives you an insider look into the gaming industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottDGray
    United States5 years ago
  • Engaging Podcast!

    Rob is super engaging! I love the way he gets you right in by making sure the guest is prepared to engage and more importantly the listeners are engaging. And that's the just beginning. Rob is great host and keeps the conversations really intresting with his questions and perspectives. You'll learn a lot from this episode on in a real engaging way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ST Rapps
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are high-caliber and diverse across gamification, education, and design
Host steers conversations with clarity and keeps guests engaged

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Joris Beerda tested Human-Focused Design vs Design Thinking (Which actually works?) | Episode 438
Q: Is there somebody that you would like to listen to answering these questions?
The guest expresses curiosity about learning from influential thinkers and mentions wanting engagement with people like Elon Musk and Daniel Kahneman for their perspectives on behavioral design and decision making.
The Blueprint to Leading High-Performing Teams from Day 1 | Episode 434
Q: What does the mentor path look like in practice, and why is mentorship essential in this framework?
The mentor path starts with easy challenges, escalates through two levels of medium and hard tasks, all with mentor validation, and ends with the learner becoming a mentor, thereby normalizing peer-to-peer learning and collective improvement.
The Blueprint to Leading High-Performing Teams from Day 1 | Episode 434
Q: How do you balance simplicity with depth in Socratic Cards to keep them accessible but also genuinely impactful?
He describes a two-layer approach: a simple surface with engaging, open-ended questions and a deeper structure of challenges and mentor sign-offs that progressively build mastery and culture, while maintaining low barriers to entry.
The Blueprint to Leading High-Performing Teams from Day 1 | Episode 434
Q: What inspired you to build Socratic Cards and focus on playfully simple questions with deep engagement?
Clark explains a fusion of learning from elite performers, the Ted Lasso ethos of growth through teamwork, and the desire to make learning fun and optional yet meaningful, which drives deeper engagement without heavy infrastructure.
From Tank to Healer: Gamifying Academic Teams | Episode 432
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a project on gamification?
Listen to the gamers and learn from their experiences and practices.

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A practical deep-dive show focused on gamification, game thinking, and behavior design across business, education, and product strategy. Episodes feature experts and practitioners sharing frameworks, case studies, and real-world applications to boost engagement, motivation, loyalty, and learning outcomes. Highlights include intrinsic engagement, ethical design, education through games, and leadership and teamwork strategies that translate to classrooms, workplaces, and products. The host typically guides conversations with clarity, drawing on a broad network of global experts to make complex ideas actionable for teams and educators alike.

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1. Joris Beerda
2. Leif Sorensen
3. Clark Aldrich
4. Raul Mora
5. David Dand
6. Tom Vorselen
7. James Portnow
8. Jade Arthur

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