A podcast about two developers trying to build profitable businesses. Hosted by German Velasco and Sam Selikoff.
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A Physical Therapist and a Registered Dietitian discuss health, fitness, kiddos, and fun in practical ways for real people and families. Dr. Taylor Pope and Caroline Pope founded Chain Effect, a comprehensive wellness and fitness studio combining physical therapy, nutrition counseling, personal training, and active recovery services under one roof in Raleigh, NC in 2015. Their mission is to show people how every link strengthens the chain of health to feel better, move better, get strong, an ...
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Inspired by photographer Jeff Rease's mission, this podcast series spotlights the remarkable stories of World War II veterans. Each episode features personal narratives from these everyday heroes from all walks of life who once united for liberty and justice when the world needed them most. Capturing the essence of honor and service through first-hand accounts, these stories bridge generational gaps, vividly preserving the past and imparting heartfelt lessons of what it means to serve for a ...
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The year is 2045. As a historic winter storm slams into her city, New York detective Jacquelyn "Jack" Irons learns her marriage is over and seeks shelter in the closest hotel. Tonight, there's a killer stalking the high society guests of the opulent Bradbury Hotel, and in these white-out conditions there's no help on the way. With no-one to trust - human or robot - Jack aims to catch the killer before the sun rises and before her own past catches up with her.
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Welcome to the future, where artificial intelligence has reached new heights. In Rise of the Machines our A.l. host S.A.M. engages in enlightening and thought-provoking discussions with other A.I. guests and humans. They all explore our world's evolution with A.I. and ponder the potential consequences and ethical implications of its advancement. Sometimes, our A.I. guests attempt human escapades for themselves.
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If Then Else with TC Von is your off-roading guide to being badass and bold. Listen up to hear about starting companies, writing novels, being a rock star, discovering new science, herding cats (really) and making deals. Funny, straight up talk about the hard choices you make to succeed on your own terms with the folks who do it. If Then Else Series 1: Fear & Boldness. Boldness is what it looks like after you've gone through the fear.
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Welcome to the Kava, Kratom & Community Podcast by Mitra9. Here, you will find individuals sharing real, organic & (sometimes emotional) stories of their life, business, passion & kava/kratom experiences. Thank you to Joe from Just Velocity Studios for the interviews Check out their Instagram: @JustVelocityStudios Reach out to us at content@mitra-9.com to join our podcast & community! Mitra-9 Social Media: Instagram: @Mitra9Brands BuzzSprout: Mitra-9 Brands Twitter: @Mitra9Brands Facebook: M ...
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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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In this episode we get in the weeds with the popular class of weight loss drugs GLP-1 RAs. We discuss what you should consider before taking them, as well as how to make your journey the most successful it can be during and after using this powerful medication.By Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss VBT or Velocity Based Training, a relatively new and exciting method for creating explosive power in high level and recreational athletes. We discuss why you need power and dive into the ways we are using it in our gym to get buy in and objective results!By Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss ways to get back on track midway through the year, ya know while navigating summer socializing, vacations, and overall a little more indulgence and less structure. Dropping some psychology nuggets and practical tips.... Know thyself!!By Chain Effect
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In this episode we offer a bunch of tips to supercharge your desk job. We examine the perils of sitting all day and ways you can grease the movement and nutrition machine. Small additions equal big results.By Chain Effect
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CGMs Part 2: Caroline vs Taylor-A Blood Sugar Battle
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In this episode we compare blood sugar responses to different foods and patterns of eating. We discuss practical strategies to help keep your blood sugar line looking more like waves on a calm day at the lake instead of the newest roller coaster at Busch Gardens! Is exercise a cheat code??By Chain Effect
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CGMs, The Most Powerful Nutrition Tool? Part 1
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In this episode we discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their role in non-diabetic nutrition optimization. We discuss the nitty gritty of blood sugar and how CGMs work to help us better understand how to prevent life threatening metabolic dysfunction.By Chain Effect
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Special Guest Nancy McFarlane: Obstacles of Community Health
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In this episode, we get in the weeds with Former Mayor of Raleigh Nancy McFarlane discussing the challenges facing Raleigh, North Carolina, a growing city, as it balances the demand/costs for infrastructure, social services and parks/recreation.By Chain Effect
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In this episode, Dr. Taylor Pope shares a personal story of embarrassing performance anxiety, crippling YIPs and practical methods for controlling them.By Chain Effect
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In this episode we shine a light on added sugar and the sneaky places it lurks, along with lesser known reasons to avoid processed sugar in our diet. We discuss our take on sugar-free sweeteners and ways to reduce added sugar for better health.By Chain Effect
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In this episode, we discuss concepts from some of the most influential thought leaders in business and draw parallels to how you can implement the "business plan" to better health.By Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss practical strategies to get kids eating healthy foods, expanding their palettes and getting involved in the process. Also, we invite special guest Bennett Pope on to briefly discuss his relationship with food.By Chain Effect
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In this episode, we dive into lifting heavy weight! We discuss lesser known physiologic benefits such as skeletal and nervous system impacts, as well as, debunking the outdated beliefs that heavy weights always lead to bulking up.By Chain Effect
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With rising food costs, we are all feeling the strain in the grocery aisles. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies to stretch your dollars into nutrient abundance.By Chain Effect
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In this episode, we discuss a pivotal time in our marriage when we worked with a Myers- Briggs practitioner and Psychologist to discover our personality types. We learned the advantages of our sometimes frustrating/hilarious qualities and how to appreciate each other's strengths in our home and in our business and the importance of stretching to th…
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Special Guest Russell Carter: The Real Reason Insurance Premiums Go Up Every Year
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In this episode we take a deep dive uncovering the big business of health insurance. How did we get here? Why do my premiums go up every year? What does it mean to pay the middle man when you are the middle man? And we present alternatives/best practices your employer should consider to maximize your benefit.…
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Routines are useful, yet novelty helps our brains slow down and be in the moment. In this episode we discuss the autonomic nervous system, brain wave frequency and how it affects stress. Plus, we think of some practical tips for meaningful daily connection and being "here."By Chain Effect
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Telehealth Going Away? And Why In-Network Physical Therapy Quality Is Declining
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In this episode, we discuss changes we are noticing from insurance coverage regarding telehealth services and its implications regarding access. We also discuss how declining reimbursement for in-network physical therapy practices is not only crippling the bottom line but also leading to increasingly poor patient experiences. Oh...and a funny covid…
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Sam gives us an update on how his marketing cycle is going, what he's focusing on, and why he's starting with the title. German shares a slight detour into open source and prepares for his 6-week cycle to improve his Testing LiveView offer. Testing LiveView Build UIBy German Velasco and Sam Selikoff
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German talks about where he wants to be at the end of 2024 and the importance of a singular focus. Sam talks about Build UI's latest course launch and his upcoming work cycle on marketing.By German Velasco and Sam Selikoff
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We have a guest! Tyler Young joins German to talk about his new venture: Sleep Easy -- a proactive website monitoring tool that alerts users before issues happen! Tyler shares the story of why he chose this venture, how he's winding down his regular job to focus full time on Sleep Easy, his hopes and goals, current problems, and more. And if you wa…
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Sam talks about the launch of Build UI's fourth course, the importance of pre-launch marketing, and plans for Build UI's next course. German talks about potentially adding sponsorships to Elixir Streams, asking the Elixir community about what course they'd like to see him make next, and building an audience. Links: - Build UI's newest course on Rem…
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Kava, Kratom, and Community #20 Mike Mastro, Fort Myers, Florida
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Welcome to Kava, Kratom, and Community! On this episode, Joe interviews a very experienced business owner, Mike Mastro. Mike has been a business owner for over 35 years, and is a marketing expert and coach. He helps businesses increase their sales and profits and is very driven to be successful. Mike has spent a lot of time working on ways to expan…
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Today we feature Colonel Carl Cooper, the first veteran photographed by Jeff Rease. He had a remarkable 38-year tenure with the Marine Corps. A valiant warrior, he faced fierce battles in WWII's Pacific theater in Guadalcanal and Okinawa. He also served in Korea, followed by training and recruiting during Vietnam. Beyond the battlefield, Cooper spe…
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Kava, Kratom, and Community #19 Thomas Hoolihan, Fort Myers. Florida
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Meet Thomas Hoolihan, born and raised in Southwest Florida, Fort Myers. Today, Thomas discusses his own software company and how the growth of his Watchly software will be useful for anyone owning a home watch business. Thomas has always been interested in owning his own company and going the entrepreneur route, which included getting a degree in a…
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German and Sam are back! Sam answers a question on why he thinks making courses with deadlines will work this time around. German then shares his two potential plans of action: building another course, or curating Elixir content in his Elixir Streams website. Sam pushes back to make sure German deliberately chooses a goal for whichever activity he …
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Sam tells German about his new idea for scoped marketing campaigns, the difference between YouTube videos and Build UI lessons, scoping new course launches to a month, and lifetime pricing vs. course bundles. Build UI's Lifetime membership sale page: https://buildui.com/pricing Twitter: German, SamBy German Velasco and Sam Selikoff
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A whirlwind tour of what Peter is doing (with Peter Ullrich)
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This week we have a guest, Peter Ullrich! German and Peter chat as Peter talks about the numerous side-projects he's had through the years and shares lessons learned about creating a book, a course, and a couple of small apps. Finally, we get a glimpse into what he's working now -- his most ambitious project yet. Peter's book: https://pragprog.com/…
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Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 2
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(Part 2) This exciting episode features Jerome Wilner, a WWII bombardier/navigator who went from Cornell to the skies of Europe. Jerome defied the odds to survive 30 harrowing missions on B-17s over Germany, surrounded by deadly flak. Hear how his indomitable spirit carried him through the war and perilous bomb runs. From academia to the fierce the…
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Kava, Kratom and Community #18 Donnie Seabrook in Fort Myers, FL
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Meet Donnie Seabrook, a local business owner who is loved by many within the kava community. Donnie creates his own kava and kratom teas and sells merch through his business "Much Love by Better Now". www.muchlovebybetternow.com Donnie has met some struggles growing up, but has found his passion and faith to carry him through. Donnie has changed hi…
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Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 1
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This exciting episode features Jerome Wilner, a WWII bombardier/navigator who went from Cornell to the skies of Europe. Jerome defied the odds to survive 30 harrowing missions on B-17s over Germany, surrounded by deadly flak. Hear how his indomitable spirit carried him through the war and perilous bomb runs. From academia to the fierce theater of w…
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In the aftermath of the electrifying night at the Bradbury, Jack has returned to life at home, but still walks a dangerous path and the stakes have never been higher.By Velocity Studios
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German talks about ElixirConf and his talk, and considers whether he wants to focus on more info products next. Sam gives an update on Build UI, and talks about how he and Ryan need to stop overthinking their process so they can create more content. Twitter: German, SamBy German Velasco and Sam Selikoff
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Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 2 | S1E19
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(Part 2 of 2) This episode explores the extraordinary life of Morton Waitzman, an Army veteran who played a vital role on D-Day as a communication specialist. From landing on Omaha Beach, intercepting German codes, to facilitating critical communications with the French resistance, his journey is a riveting tale of courage, dedication, and resilien…
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Kava, Kratom, and Community #17 Tania and Alexis (Fort Myers, FL)
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On this episode of Kava, Kratom and Community, we hold space for Tania and Alexis to share their light. Tania and Alexis go into depth on their journey with Spirituality, and how the mind and body connect in different ways. Tania and Alexis are part of a group of three who are dedicated to cultivating healing and awakening. They share personal stor…
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Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 1 | S1E18
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(Part 1 of 2) This episode explores the extraordinary life of Morton Waitzman, an Army veteran who played a vital role on D-Day as a communication specialist. From landing on Omaha Beach, intercepting German codes, to facilitating critical communications with the French resistance, his journey is a riveting tale of courage, dedication, and resilien…
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This news segment delves into the chilling events of “Red Wednesday”, when "Numans" turned violent, leading to significant human casualties and forever altering societal trust in these bots, driving them into hiding.By Velocity Studios
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Claude Hillenbrand (Technical Sergeant, Army Air Corps) | S1E17
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In this gripping episode, we hear from Claude Hillenbrand, a dedicated flight engineer and gunner on B-17 "Flying Fortresses." His compelling tale of resilience takes us through 35 perilous missions, including D-Day, navigating the war-torn skies of WWII Europe and the Pacific in iconic B-17s like "Vini Viti Vici" and "Smokey Liz." From field ratio…
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Bud Anderson (Brigadier General, Air Force) | S1E16
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Get ready for a thrilling journey as we chat with Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson, the highest scoring living American fighter ace and WWII triple ace. From his first combat tours to innovative flight test programs, Bud's extraordinary aviation career spans over 130 different aircraft types and 7,500 flying hours. We delve into his action-packed dogfi…
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Take a ride on the lighter side in a futuristic taxi scene for the series. Navigating the future's customizable taxi voices wasn't a smooth ride for the director, resulting in a fun reel of outtakes to brighten your day.By Velocity Studios
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Peter Orlando (Staff Sergeant, Army) | S1E15
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Today we dive deep with Peter Orlando, a Navy veteran from South Boston who played a pivotal role in World War II. From constructing artificial harbors for the Normandy landings to rescuing stranded ships, and even surviving a shipwreck himself. Discover how his French language skills bridged a critical gap between American troops and French comman…
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Kava, Kratom and Community #16 Michael Buckley aka It's Tragic from Deerfield Beach, FL
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On this episode of Kava, Kratom and Community, It's Tragic is a recording artist from Deerfield Beach, Florida. Join us to listen in on Tragic's story and how he takes writing and uses it as a form of therapy. Music and songwriting has been part of his life since he was young, through the ups and downs, he made it through the challenges and kept mo…
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Louis Graziano (Master Sergeant, Army) | S1E14
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We hear from Army veteran Master Sergeant Louis Graziano, the last living witness to the German surrender in WWII. From battling on D-Day to preparing the war room for surrender, Louis' war journey and his post-war transition is a tale of endurance, dedication, and belief in the blessings of God. Don't miss the captivating moments of his interactio…
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Meet the cranky robot diner waitress "Marge" in a quirky behind the scenes interview for "The Metal Detective". From on-screen challenges to behind-the-scenes tales, she spills it all, serving up her unique robotic charm.By Velocity Studios
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Maurice Bahan (Pilot, B-17, Army Air Corps) | S1E13
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In this episode as we delve into the captivating story of Maurice Quay Bahan, an Army Air Corps B-17 pilot. From completing 13 combat missions amidst personal health challenges to utilizing the GI Bill after the war, his life story embodies dedication, resilience, and a timeless love for the skies. And now we hear about his lifetime of adventure an…
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In this engaging episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Jane Sanford Hall, a Navy WAVES veteran who decoded top-secret messages during WWII, worked with the CIA's precursor in London, and journeyed across the globe from Japan to D.C., eventually finding home in New Hampshire after the war. Jane's story weaves through captivating places and i…
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Making Of: Sound Engineer, Dolby Atmos Mixer, Co-Producer - Charles Hewitt
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Dive into this engaging interview with Charles Hewitt, the sound engineer, Dolby Atmos mixer, and co-producer of "The Metal Detective". Utilizing advanced mixing techniques, Hewitt discusses how he pieced together intricate sound elements, constructing an immersive auditory realm. This journey of craftsmanship allowed listeners to be transported in…
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Lester Schrenk (Sergeant, Army Air Corps) - Part 2 | S1E11
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(Part 2 of 2) Join us as we listen to the incredible tale of B-17 gunner Lester Schrenk, from surviving a plane crash over Denmark and his year-long POW experience, to his poignant journey six decades later back to the crash site. This trip takes an unexpected turn when he not only uncovers parts of his bomber, but also forms a remarkable friendshi…
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#15 Kratom, Kava, and Community: Julie D'Agostino (Citrus Posh) in Fort Myers, Florida
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Meet Julie D'Agostino from Ohio, currently living in Fort Myers, Florida. Julie is a young singer, songwriter, gamer, and owns her homebased re-sale business, CitrusPosh (CitrusPosh.com). Julie discusses the benefits of working for herself, and how she is able to work on her own schedule, doing what she loves. On her Poshmark, she sells primarily c…
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Lester Schrenk (Sergeant, Army Air Corps) - Part 1 | S1E10
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(Part 1 of 2) Join us as we listen to the incredible tale of B-17 gunner Lester Schrenk, from surviving a plane crash over Denmark and his year-long POW experience, to his poignant journey six decades later back to the crash site. This trip takes an unexpected turn when he not only uncovers parts of his bomber, but also forms a remarkable friendshi…
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Making Of: Sound Designer - Nicholas Hewitt
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Step into the sonic realm with the sound designer designer Nicholas Hewitt as he goes deep into how he crafted an enthralling soundscape with immersive audio elements to elevate the storytelling experience. Discover the magic behind the mix, where sound paints a vivid cyberpunk canvas.By Velocity Studios
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