The Waffling Taylors Raw with Jay is a series of shorter episodes of indefinite length. These episodes will cover shorter topics which don’t really fit well within the scope of the show, or topics that Jay wants to cover in his own way. That’s not to say that we won’t cover these topics in the main show, but he’d like to take a whack at them here, first.

Raw With Jay: Be Excellent to Each Other

Jay explores the effects of video games on our mental health and well-being. From the works of renowned researchers like Dr. Brene Brown to the effects of gaming on hand-eye coordination and puzzle solving, he discusses why video games are not just for entertainment but actually can have a positive impact on our mental health.

Raw With Jay: Entitlement

What’s with all these "gamers" and their entitlement? Jay wanted to set the record straight about what you’re entitled to (and what you’re not entitled to) because you play games. Spoiler alert: it’s not much, other than to enjoy the game.

Raw With Jay: Graphics vs Gameplay

Are graphics really all that or is gameplay more important? It’s a question that has plagued gamers for centuries. In this episode, Jay attempts to answer that question once and for all… or at least provide some examples

Raw With Jay: Let's Ditch the Gatekeepers

Gatekeppers, the Waffling Taylors hate them. But what are Gatekeepers, how did they suddenly appear in the gaming space, and what can we do about them?

Raw with Jay: FPGAs are Magic

What’s with FPGAs and why are they magic? Let’s talk about the MiSTer and Analogue devices and how they’re do different to emulators. So let’s go play.

Raw with Jay: Play and How Important it is

Play is incredibly important. From creativity to learning something new, and from stress reduction to protecting against illness. So let’s go play.