In Podcast Mode, Questions Inside- Take a Peek!

Written By Tyiesha Hoskins

Dear readers,

In Podcast Mode was created to meet people exactly where they are—and exactly where they’re positioned in their social spaces.

Whether you’re at the head of the table, behind the scenes, caregiving in the quiet, or carrying the room with your laughter—this game is for you.

It invites presence.

It makes space for connections.

And it does it with a little razzle-dazzle—by blending podcasting and gameplay into one experience. 

📝 Because Here’s the truth:

Loneliness is one of the most universal—and yet most quietly carried—experiences across people and places. It touches:

  • The high-achiever who has no one to be vulnerable with.

  • The caregiver who pours into others but isn’t poured into.

  • The creative who feels misunderstood and unheard.

  • The CEO in the quiet after a full day.

  • The mom who gives everything and feels invisible in return.

In Podcast Mode doesn’t claim to solve loneliness.

But it does create a spark.
And sometimes, that spark is all it takes to open a conversation, a connection, a shift.

Did I mention we gamified podcast? 😁

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🥃 Join Us for Happy Hour – July 31st

We’re taking In Podcast Mode out the lab and into real life connection.

On Wednesday, July 31st, we’re hosting a live, in-person connector at Communitas America Happy Hour—and you’re invited! Yes, I want you to come!

This is your chance to experience the game that’s been making folks lean on honest dialogue and connect in ways they didn’t expect.

No pressure. No performance. Just presence.

📍RSVP Here

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Spotted: In Podcast Mode at the Braiding Salon 💇🏾‍♀️

You never know where you might find an In Podcast Mode deck.

The latest place? Believe it or not… the hair salon.

Yep—while I sat for over six hours getting my hair braided (yes, six!), I realized this was the perfect moment to connect with the person beside me.

So, I pulled out the deck.
And here are the questions we answered together…

You might spot In Podcast Mode at a nail salon next!!!

Game Spotlight: Sole Ties 

Shouting out a game that’s blending two powerful mediums: art and conversations.

Sole Ties is a game on the market—and after a virtual call with the game publisher, I walked away with so many gems.

We talked about creativity, risk, purpose, and marketing.

It was a powerful reminder that games can do more than entertain—they can heal, inspire, and connect.

Sole Ties Experience is coming to NYC- check them out!!  My girls and I are going.

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Until Then...

Thank you for being part of this product journey.
We built a game.
To build a way back to each other.

💌 How You Can Support

  • Forward this newsletter to a friend who loves deep conversations.

  • Follow us on Instagram @inpodcastmode

  • Stay tuned for early-bird Kickstarter access (dropping soon).

  • Want to host a mini-play session or bring In Podcast Mode to your workplace/event? Complete this survey.


    Take good care of your connections,
    T. Francis and the In Podcast Mode team (IPM)

Tyiesha Hoskins
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