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CultureScape is the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture. Hosted by Journalist Peter Pischke, Sponsored by Baen Books Publishing & Young Voices. Happy Warrior Subtack: https://happywarrior.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ItbgBY https://www.facebook.com/happywarriorpete/
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🚀Meet Jon Del Arroz, the Comic Book Artist Who Predicted the End of IDW Comics Publishing!🚀In this CultureScape exclusive, we sit down with the comic book artist, author, and YouTube personality Jon Del Arroz to discuss the seismic shifts in the comics industry, including the dramatic collapse of IDW Comics.🔥 What We Uncover:📚 The untold narrative …
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✨Adam's a cool dude! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Adam Sessler & X-Play! 📺🔥I'm so proud to share this interview with all of you, in this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the pixels of the past as Adam Sessler, the mastermind behind the iconic show X-Play, shares his unparalleled insights and experiences. From the adrenaline-fueled…
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🔥Vic Mignogna’s stands kind & unbowed!🔥In this exclusive interview, we bring you an in-depth conversation with the indomitable Vic Mignogna. Known for his talents as a voice actor and super-nerd, with a resilient and unwavering spirit, Vic has become a beacon of hope in the face of modern day cancel culture. 🛡️💪Join us as Vic shares his inspiring j…
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🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 🔥 Welcome to another episode of CultureScape with your host, Peter Pischke. In this exclusive long-form interview, we dive deep into the story of Gareth Roberts, the renowned writer who was cancelled from the iconic series, Doctor Who. 🚀🌌 Gareth Roberts, known for his incredible contributions to Doctor Who, opens up about his …
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So what's different about Gamergate this time around?🤔In this episode of CultureScape we interview Journalist Carlos Miguel del Callar about Gamergate history & it's current modern version. In this insightful interview, we explore the evolution of Gamergate, comparing the original movement with its recent resurgence, Gamergate 2.0. 🕹️🔍Carlos, known…
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Welcome to another episode of CultureScape with Peter Pischke! In this 3-hour long special, we sit down with the one and only Vito Gesauldi, our good friend, game journalist, comedian, lolcow, writer, and co-host of the popular podcast and YouTube show, The Biggest Problem in the Universe.🌌We delve into the world of comedy, games journalism, the Yo…
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Kotaku Journalist Levi Winslow speaks about Kotaku, Games Journalism, the Games Industry, GamerGate, & More!🎮📰This is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation that explores the current state of Kotaku, the broader games journalism industry, and much more. In this episode, Pete interviews Kotaku journalist and games reporter Levi Winslow to dive …
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Why is Disney Star Wars So Awful? Learn the answer in this interview with @ThatStarWarsGirl In this riveting interview, That Star Wars Girl pulls back the curtain on the Star Wars saga, sharing her unique insights on how this beloved franchise has lost its charm. From the thrilling highs of the original trilogy to the disappointing lows of the rece…
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🔥The fight against wokeness in gaming returns? @EndymionTv explains all!🔥Welcome to another riveting episode of CultureScape! Today, we’re thrilled to present an exclusive interview with the renowned gaming influencer EndymionTV 🎮. Known for his insightful commentary and deep understanding of gaming culture, EndymionTV is here to shed light on some…
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What Does Brianna Wu Regret about GamerGate, & What did she wish we all had learned?🤔In this episode of CultureScape, embark on a revealing journey with Brianna Wu, who is & has been many things. A former candidate for US House in MA. A Video Game & Software engineer. An advocate for women in tech and gaming. A cofounder & executive director of @Th…
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Why is hard sci-fi a dying genre in Hollywood? Why if shows like The Expanse manage to break out do we not see more shows & films like it?🤔In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews Charles Gannon, a Nebula-nominated author of hard science fiction novels and an awarded expert in game design and science writing. Charles discusses the …
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Join us as Alterna Comics Peter Semiti asks: Can the Comic Book Industry Be Saved!?🚀📚In this episode of CultureScape host Peter Pischke interviews Comics Master and owner of Alterna Comics Peter Semeti about the history of the rise, fall, and potential rebirth of the comic book industry. 💥✨Learn about how Peter got into becoming a comic book artist…
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❓Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who❓How did science fiction get so bad & how do we fix that!?🤔How do you write sci-fi that blows your mind? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke talks to MonaLisa Foster, a science fiction author who writes about freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility. She is the author of Threading the Needle, a new n…
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Will the real Taylor Lorenz please stand up!? In this riveting long-form interview with CultureScape, Lorenz delves into the recent demise of online and mainstream journalism, every question you ever wanted to be able to ask Taylor, the rise of fake online hate and its impact on our society. 🌐💔Lorenz shares her journey, from her early career days t…
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Imagine a world where fatherlessness is not a problem. 🤔Where children grow up with loving and supportive dads. Where society, politics, and media are not corrupted by the victim mentality. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not. Adam B Coleman, a journalist, author, and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, shows Peter Pischke how to achie…
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Chuck Dixon reveals the sad history of the demise of the comic book industry. We also talk about independent comics & Eric July's Rippaverse! What happened to the comic book industry? How did it go from a booming cultural phenomenon to a dying art form? And how can it be revived by independent creators and fans?In this episode of CultureScape, Pete…
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Do you know the story of the first time the Escapist Imploded, back in 2014?What if I told you that the Escapist, one of the most influential gaming websites and YouTube channels of all time, was founded by a visionary entrepreneur who was later ousted from his own company for defending Gamergate? And what if I told you that he was also the one who…
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Who is to blame for destroying the Escapist? What really happened at The Escapist, the legendary gaming website and YouTube channel that gave birth to Zero Punctuation, Extra Credits, Jimquisition, and more? How did it go from being a gaming empire to a shadow of its former self? And how did some of its former members rise from the ashes and create…
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Learn everything there is to know about Screw Attack from its creator, Stuttering Craig!What really happened to Screw Attack, the legendary video game website and show that changed gaming forever? The show that introduced @JamesNintendoNerd & the Angry Video Game Nerd. The show that kickstarted the career of so many people, from @ThatOneVideoGamer …
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The Cancel Pigs Come for Science & Medicine!In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews psychologist Chris Ferguson, who exposes how social justice activism have ruined science and medicine. Ferguson, a fellow of the American Psychological Association1 and the author of How Madness Shaped History2, reveals how the scientific and medic…
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Canceled LEAD DESIGNER of Hogwarts Legacy, Troy Leavitt, tells us what happened! 🤯In this video, you will watch an exclusive and in-depth interview with Troy Leavitt, the former lead designer of Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game. Troy got canceled a year before the game launched due to his old YouTube channel being uncovere…
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Everyone loves Culture. So why doesn't Conservative Media do anything about it?In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke talks to Christian Toto, a conservative film critic and the founder of HollywoodInToto.com. They discuss why conservative news media often ignores or dismisses culture and entertainment and how this affects their ability to …
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Learn about how Mech Warrior Self-Destructed!💥This one is a bit of an insane story gang.In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews Blaine Pardoe, a bestselling author and game designer who has contributed to many BattleTech and MechWarrior sourcebooks and novels. Pardoe shares his insights and experiences on how cancel culture and wo…
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"A great scary story is not a brand or genre; it's an effect, it's a state of being." - Gregory Frost.Are you a fan of horror stories and folktales? Do you enjoy that feeling of something nearby going bump at night? Then you are in luck with this fabulous episode featuring ghost story master and folk tale expert Gregory Frost. Gregory Frost details…
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In this episode of CultureScape, journalist Peter Pischke interviews Larian Studios Senior Writer Stephen Rooney, Senior writer for the massively popular game Baldur’s Gate 3. Rooney is the guy in charge of the Undead creepy crawlies you meet in BG3 & Divinity Original Sin. Stephen shares his insights and secrets on how he created Asterion, one of …
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"You are the Protagonist of Your Own Life" - Reigan AratakaHave you ever wondered how Chris Niosi became the voice of Reigen Arataka, the charismatic con artist and self-proclaimed psychic in the popular anime series Mob Psycho 100? In this exclusive and in-depth interview, Chris Niosi reveals his journey as a voice actor, animator, and game design…
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No other game is quite like Dungeons & Dragons, and no author is quite like Howard Andrew Jones.Are you a fan of fantasy writing and gaming? Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and Baldur’s Gate 3? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this video is for you!In this video, we have an exclusive interview with Howard Andrew Jones, a best-se…
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In this CultureScape interview, Peter Pischke talks to James Czerniawski, a tech and innovation policy analyst and journalist for Americans for Prosperity Institute. James discusses the current political and cultural landscape for emerging ai technologies and how politicians, corporations, and regulators are trying to take away access to generative…
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Are you ready for an entertainment revolution? ( ▀ ͜͞ʖ▀) In this episode of CultureScape, host Peter Pischke talks to Ethan Van Sciver, the mastermind behind CyberFrog, and @ComicArtistProSecrets Ethan Van Sciver is a legendary comic book artist and creator of CyberFrog, one of the most successful crowdfunded comics ever. He started his career in c…
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Who or What is Responsible for Destroying the Western Comic Book Industry!?Welcome to this week's episode of CultureScape, where we will delve into the self-inflicted implosion of the comic book industry. In this episode, we will be speaking with one Justin World, a comic book artist and YouTube host of the Channel @DrawandTalk about how he got hou…
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Why does the MCU now suck? We explore. Hint: It's not the Skrulls & it's not superhero fatigue. Welcome to CultureScape, the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture. Today we have a special guest: Justin Watson, the bestselling author of the Timeless trilogy, a sci-fi thriller series that challenges the concep…
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We all love nerdy stuff, Anime, Video Games, Comics, and More. But how do we protect & preserve this fabulous geek culture of ours?In this episode, we have a 2-hour interview with best-selling science fiction author David Weber, the creator of the mega-popular HONORVERSE; and co-writer Jacob Holo for the Weltall File. We talk about pop culture, sci…
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In this episode I sit down with David Jaffe, the legendary game developer behind God of War and Twisted Metal, two of the most iconic and influential franchises in gaming history. We talk about his journey as a game developer, how he came up with the ideas and designs for God of War and Twisted Metal, what challenges and successes he faced along th…
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I talk to Les Johnson, a NASA scientist and an expert on solar sails. Solar sails are thin, reflective sheets that can propel spacecraft using the pressure of sunlight. They have the potential to enable faster, cheaper, and greener space exploration. Les Johnson explains how solar sails work, their challenges and benefits, and some current and futu…
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What is responsible for the death of the popularity of Dystopian Fiction?We interview Jane Lindskold, the author of the Firekeeper Saga and other excellent books, about the death of dystopian fiction and why we need more hopeful stories in these challenging times. We talk about Roger Zelazny & classic science fiction. Jane Lindskold shares her insi…
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Welcome to CultureScape, the podcast where we explore the world of comics, books, and nerd culture. What will it take to beat AI at the writing game? In this episode, we have a special guest: C.S. Johnson, the author of the new comic book on Kickstarter: Dizchord. C.S. Johnson is also a successful writer of novels, short stories, and non-fiction bo…
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Welcome to the latest episode of CultureScape! Today, we're excited to bring you an in-depth interview with Chris Gore, founder of Film Threat and the mastermind behind the new G4TV documentary, Attack of the Doc! In this must-watch conversation, Chris joins host Pete to take us on a journey through the untold story of G4TV and its groundbreaking s…
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What if you could transfer your mind to another body or enhance your limbs with bionic technology? Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not for long. In this episode of CultureScape, we talk to Dr. Robert E Hampson, an author and a DARPA neuroscientist working on the cutting edge of bionics and neuroscience. He tells us about his new book Dese…
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Interview with No Game For Knights book author Kacey Ezell.What does Disney get wrong and Paramount now get right? What do the success of the Mandalorian and the failure of the Sequel Trilogy tell us?What does it take to be a successful sci-fi author today? How do you balance your passion for writing with the demands of the market and the expectati…
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An exclusive Interview with best-selling Sci-Fi author Patrick Chiles as he talks about his latest book Escape Orbit, the state of nerd culture, and why being a nerd is a good thing.I know we are all sick of mediocre sci-fi tv shows and films like what we often see with Star Trek Discovery or the latest season of The Mandalorian. But while Hollywoo…
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In this interview, Samuel Mangold-Lenett, Senior Editor and Culture Writer for the Federalist exposes how wokeness has brought about the collapse of Disney, the MCU, and Hollywood. He discusses the role in conservative media for covering culture from Anime to Disney films. And where he believes the entertainment and culture goes from her. Discover …
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Looking for some serious truth bombs about the state of video game journalism? Look no further than this must-see interview with Jake James Lugo! He's pulling no punches as he delves into the epic downfall of G4TV and the devastating impact of Frosk's warning for the future of gaming news. But don't worry - it's not all doom and gloom. Jake James L…
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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with one of the biggest names in the world of comics, Ethan Van Sciver, the creator of the hit comic book series CyberFrog and a celebrated artist for DC Comics. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Van Sciver has become known for his incredible talent and unique style that has captivated fans w…
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Welcome to CultureScape! In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke sits down with Indiana Froskurrin Black to talk about her experiences at G4TV, her team in League of Legends, what went down at G4TV, and what led to her infamous rant. Was Frosk, just a single person, really the cause of Comcast Spectacor's downfall? Frosk has never once been feat…
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In this episode of Culturescape, we explore the OGL and its impact on the Dungeons and Dragons fan community. Creator Alex Macris, of the Ascendant and Adventurer Conqueror King RPG series, explains the mistakes made by Wizards of the Coast and their attempts to control the fan community. Discover why the DND community should be cautious of accepti…
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Discover the secrets to internet domination and creating viral memes that shape cultural conversation! In this episode of CultureScape, we sit down with YouTube sensation Lofti Pixels, the mastermind behind viral memes seen on the popular the Quartering YouTube channel and creator of some of the most impactful nerd news memes of the last few years.…
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In this episode of CultureScape, we expose the truth about the publishing world and the role of ghostwriters. How does almost every book you read, from fiction to non-fiction, turn out to be fake!? Joshua Lisec, a highly successful ghostwriter with 78 books to his name, breaks the rules and reveals how publishing works. He shares his insights on cr…
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Today on CultureScape, I have a fascinating guest, if not a little controversial. Vic Mignogna is a prolific voice actor, doing voice work in films, games, television, and seemingly every major anime production in the last 20 years, including his groundbreaking role as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist. Brolly In Dragon Ball Z & Super, plus load…
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The one is for the Weebos! Writer & Researcher for NKNews, Oliver Jia, sits down with Pete for an hour interview to discuss his immigration story from the United States to Japan, what it is really like living in Japan versus what Americans think it's like living there and what Weebos get right and wrong. Oliver then goes into his specialty topic, N…
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Indiegogo used to be known as the site for comics creators and lovers of free speech everywhere to come and try to get support for their creative projects. But no more, says Chris Braly, owner of the website Bleeding Fool & the manager of Mike Baron's independent comics projects, Florida Man, Thin Blue Line & now PRIVATE AMERICAN. In this episode o…
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