Every episode of the Professor Game podcast, hosted by Rob Alvarez of The Octalysis Group. Honest breakdowns of gamification, behavioral design, and the Octalysis Framework, applied to real products, retention, and engagement. New episodes weekly, plus interviews with leading experts.
Gamification Isn’t About Games. It’s About Motivation | Episode 431
I’ve interviewed hundreds of experts and now lead Engagement Strategy (EU) at The Octalysis Group. If you want help applying this, start here: professorgame.com/chat Episode Summary Rob Alvarez introduces the Octalysis Framework as a 101 walkthrough, contrasting function-focused design (which assumes people will do […]
Gamification Where You Least Expect It with David Dand | Episode 430
If you’re considering gamification for engagement, retention, or loyalty, I’m happy to compare options with you: professorgame.com/chat Episode Summary David Dand, founder of Coreus, argues that gamification has its biggest impact in traditional, unsexy sectors like accountancy and insurance precisely because nobody expects it there. […]
Tom Vorselen On Why Effort Isn’t the Problem (Your Learning Systems Are) | Episode 429
You’ll get the same 14-day free trial either way—but if you use my link, you’ll also be supporting Professor Game: 👉 professorgame.com/openyourskool Episode Summary Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, argues that academic and professional learners fail not from lack of effort but […]
From Theater to Gamification: Lessons I Learned from My Dad | Episode 428
Episode Summary Marking the 25th anniversary of his father’s death, Rob reflects on what Venezuelan actor Mariano Alvarez taught him about believability, performance, and audience connection: and traces those lessons directly into his gamification practice. He recounts how his father’s portrayal of saint José […]
When the Game Is Rigged: Why Venezuela Couldn’t Win | Episode 427
conversation to speak as a Venezuelan. Blending lived experience, political involvement, and game-thinking principles, Rob reflects on the cost of doing everything “by the rules,” the exhaustion of democratic paths, and why this moment matters so deeply to millions of Venezuelans around the world. […]