Best Dylan Neal Podcasts (2024)

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An Agile Approach to Developer Content | Shruti Kuber | Ep 11 1:02:56

8M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

This week on DevEducate, Shruti Kuber from Restack joins me to talk about how her startup uses an iterative, collaborative approach to planning developer video content that works for their small team – and why starting with a niche audience is helping them create content that is getting noticed. Talking Points Why personas and niching are critical …

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From Developer Fashion Lines to Onboarding Games | Ivan Burazin | Ep 10 56:52

9M ago56:52

56:52

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ivan Burazin to talk about his creative approaches to developer marketing – from designing custom fashion to an API onboarding game. We discuss why adopting a bottom-up motion to attract developers is tough for a traditionally sales-led organization, how to break through the noise, and what it means to design a…

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Telling Delightful Stories for Developers Through Doodling | David Neal | Ep 9 55:08

9M ago55:08

55:08

In this week’s episode, we unpack the transformative power of illustrations in developer education with David Neal. Discover why hand-drawn doodles are more than just eye candy—they're a delightful way to make complex topics accessible and engaging. We also delve into how doodling affects storytelling and authenticity and how David’s work at Okta h…

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The Architect of a Stairway to Mental Health 53:06

1y ago53:06

53:06

Welcome to Episode Four of Y6 of The Academy of Esports podcast! I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a giant of the medical device field who is now using decades of experience— and his own personal journey— to build bold, collaborative mental health roadmaps within responsible, therapeutic video game environments in …

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The Paladin of Brooklyn 1:42:37

1y ago1:42:37

1:42:37

Welcome to Episode Three of Y6 of The Academy of Esports podcast! I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a friend, a mentor, and a global legend in esports and education— Mark “Garvey” Candella, former founder & director of Twitch Student and current Chief Business & Strategy Officer of AcadArena. Garvey joined me from …

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9 - John Spignesi [John Spignesi Band / Something Is Forming] 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

In this episode of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams returns from a 2 week break to chat with guest John Spignesi. John Spignesi is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Branford, Connecticut. He is an in-demand hired gun in the CT music scene while also leading the John Spignesi Band and Something is Forming (a tribute to Max Creek), amon…

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Esports in Ireland 37:47

1y ago37:47

37:47

Welcome to Episode Two of YEAR SIX of The Academy of Esports podcast! I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a good friend from across the sea, Stuart Dempsey, the Founder and CEO of GamerFest Dublin, Ireland’s largest esports event. In the aftermath of Brexit, Ireland was elevated to the role of premier English-speakin…

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Entertaining and Educating Developers Through Music | Dylan Beattie | Ep 8 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

In this week’s episode, literal developer rockstar Dylan Beattie joins me on DevEducate to talk about writing parody songs for developers, handling live performances at conferences, and creative ways to incorporate music into developer content and education. Talking Points How Dylan combines his love of programming with music Parallels between prog…

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Joy Sticks (Part Two): How a Global Leader is Revolutionizing Mentorship in Gaming 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

Welcome to PART TWO of Episode One of YEAR SIX of The Academy of Esports podcast! I’m your host, James O'Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome back my friend, Amir Satvat, the global head of startup operations at Amazon Web Services. Before stepping into their current role, Amir experience included chapters as a principal publishing producer…

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Joy Sticks (Part One): How a Global Leader is Revolutionizing Mentorship in Gaming 41:06

1y ago41:06

41:06

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the sixth year of The Academy of Esports podcast! I’m your host, James O’Hagan, the Vice-President of Education and Innovation at LeagueSpot, and an educator for over two decades. Thank you for joining us for Part One of what is surely going to be one of my favorite conversations in this podcast’s history, …

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Engaging Developers with Edutrainment | Dale Meredith | Ep 7 51:52

1y ago51:52

51:52

This week Dale Meredith, cybersecurity expert and recovering Batman addict, joins me on the show to talk about how to engage developers with “edutrainment”, how to work in branding with developer content and education, and how he came to own Wayne Enterprises. Talking Points Ways branding can be incorporated into developer content What branding rea…

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8 - Avi Bortnick [John Scofield Band + more] 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

In episode 8 of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams talks with guest Avi Bortnick. Avi Bortnick is a musician, acoustical consultant and app developer. He is best known for his work with the John Scofield Band, Hola! (featuring Joe Russo, Scott Metzger and Andy Hess), Jim Weider and many others as well as for developing the TimeGuru app. Keep…

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Developer Content That Lives Through the Seasons | Jason Alba | Ep 06 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

This week on DevEducate, Jason Alba joins me to discuss evergreen content – what it is, what it's good for, how it applies to different formats, and why it's not really the panacea you'd expect it to be. Talking Points What is evergreen content? How evergreen impacts content maintenance Keeping track of content over time How issues in content can a…

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7 - Gary Grundei [High Fiction / Golden Lotus Studio] 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

43:47

In this episode of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams talks with guest Gary Grundei. Gary Grundei is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with indie rock duo High Fiction. He also started the Golden Lotus Studio online, where he inspires songwriters and offers songwriting tips. Gary and Lee talk about Gary's musi…

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6 - Dylan Lafave 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

In episode 6 of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams chats with guest Dylan Lafave! Dylan Lafave is an indie pop singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada. His 2022 single "Untold Secrets" has over 600,000 streams on Spotify and he has a new single out now called "Get You Through". Dylan and Lee talk about Dylan's musical background, his creative…

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5 - Nathan Dube [Bigelow] 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

33:42

In episode 5 of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams talks with guest Nathan Dube! Nathan Dube is a musician from Massachusetts who currently plays with Bigelow, a progressive funk rock experience. He also formerly played in the jam band Jabooda, among other projects. Nathan and Lee talk about their musical history together, guitars, influence…

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4 - Brandon Anderson [Beezy] 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

In episode 4 of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams talks with guest Brandon Anderson (aka Beezy). Brandon Anderson is a singer, songwriter, actor, model and more and he has two recent singles out called "Soulmate" and "Soft Life". Find Brandon Anderson on Instagram - @officiallybeezy_ and find more info at linktr.ee/officiallybeezy -- Then L…

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A Conversation with Melissa Burns // Founder and Chair of Esport Canada 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

47:34

The Academy of Esports podcast welcomes Melissa Burns, a leader in scholastic esports in Canada, in honor of International Women's Day. Melissa is the founder and chair of Esport Canada, one of the largest Canadian esports organizations committed to excellence in gaming and supporting the growth of the Canadian esports ecosystem by connecting and a…

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So What is DevEd Anyway? | Notes from the Test Kitchen | Ep 5 11:49

1+ y ago11:49

11:49

This is a short interstitial episode featuring some past notes from the DevEd Test Kitchen that elaborate on some thoughts I've had about what DevEd means and why it's critical for product adoption.By Kamran Ayub

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3 - Tyler Neal [Tyler Neal Band / Col. Bruce Hampton & the Madrid Express] 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In episode 3 of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams chats with musician Tyler Neal! Tyler Neal is the leader of the Tyler Neal Band and was the lead guitarist for Col. Bruce Hampton & the Madrid Express, up until the unfortunate passing of Col. Bruce Hampton in 2017. Tyler and Lee chat about Tyler's influences, his time with Bruce Hampton and…

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2 - Colin O'Hara [Wogglez / Low Fantasy] 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

41:21

Host Lee McAdams sits down with longtime friend and musician Colin O'Hara! Colin is a multi-instrumentalist with multiple projects currently going on. He writes and records indie rock (among other styles) as Wogglez, and he is also the drummer for a new indie pop/rock trio called Low Fantasy. Colin was also previously a (founding) member of alterna…

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A Conversation with Leah Koons // Gaming Event and Marketing Veteran & Founder of EQME 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

Leah Koons is a 10+ year gaming event and marketing veteran who has navigated and developed business relationships for endemic and non-endemic brands to the gaming industry. In our conversation, Leah invites the listener to learn how to be a successful and lasting presence in the game industry. For Leah, a bachelor's degree in psychology was the st…

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Educate Tomorrow's Buyers with a Developer Content Program | Erik Dietrich | Ep 4 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

This week on DevEducate, Erik Dietrich joins me to discuss what goes into creating an effective developer content program. We cover types of developer content, driving awareness, what he’s seen working with technical brands, what DevRel has to do with Disney, and how to measure brand marketing in a way that gets us closer to understanding content R…

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1 - Justin Handley [Silvermouse] 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

In the first ever episode of Sounds & Something Else, host Lee McAdams chats with Justin Handley, of livetronica duo Silvermouse. Justin Handley is a multi-instrumentalist living in Puerto Rico. He and his partner Joanne Hunt formed Silvermouse, an experimental live electronica duo that incorporates psychoactive sounds in their music. Please rate a…

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Building a Developer Recording Haven | Xavier Morera | Ep 3 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

What does it take to get started recording professional video content? In this episode, Xavier Morera joins me to share his journey to becoming a full-time Pluralsight author and what ultimately led to building his own recording studio – and what Vin Diesel has to do with it. Talking Points Xavier’s journey from Microsoft trainer to full-time cours…

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A Conversation with Dylan Liu // Collegiate Esports OG & CEO of Uconnect 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Dylan Liu is not one to not have an opinion on the state of collegiate esports. That is one of the things that makes him such a compelling guest for a conversation! Since 2011, Dylan has been involved in collegiate esports while founding the team at his alma mater, Texas A&M, and now serving as the CEO of his company, Uconnect. Uconnect provides a …

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DevEd That Sticks | Joe Eames | Ep 2 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

47:21

Talking Points What is “make it stick” and how does it translate to developer education? What makes effective learning? Effective learning myths What you see people getting wrong when teaching developers (and what to do instead) How to measure learning effectiveness (what are the metrics we might care about) How your teaching methods have changed o…

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A Conversation with James Fudge // Journalist & Founder of The Esports Advocate 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

54:02

James Fudge has nearly 25 years of experience as an editor and journalist covering the video games industry, having worked for such companies as Avault, IDG Games' Games.Net, Computer Games Magazine, GameSpy, IGN, GamePro, GameShark, GamePolitics, GameCulture, Crispy Gamer, and more. Over the last three years he worked behind the scenes at The Espo…

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Bypassing the Walls Developers Put Up | Todd Gardner | Ep 1 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

Talking Points How Todd used a local-first approach to grow TrackJS How to think about developer marketing as educational content Why it’s easier to sell to your friends How speaking positions you as an expert How the marketing personas can differ between similar products How humor and storytelling engage an audience Why targeting “developers” is t…

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A Conversation with Kalam Neale // Head of Education, British Esports Federation 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

As Head of Education at British Esports, Kalam focusses on delivering growth and development of esports in education across the UK and beyond. The recipient of the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award for his outstanding commitment to digital innovation, Kalam, an experienced teacher, educator and educational leader previously served as Espo…

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A Conversation with Will English IV // FGC Enthusiast, Tournament Organizer, Awesome Big Brother 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

45:20

Will English IV (the fourth!) grew up wanting to be in broadcasting. He had various jobs growing up but imagined myself as a newscaster or a weatherman, but the path to a stable career was very long. A competitive gamer at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Northern Illinois University, Will saw esports as an opportunity to meld those worlds togeth…

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A Conversation with Dr. Seth Jenny (Returns!) // Dept. of Exercise Science & Athletic Training, Slippery Rock Univ. 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

46:11

Dr. Seth E. Jenny returns to The Academy of Esports! Dr. Jenny is an assistant professor within the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU). As an esports academic, Dr. Jenny is a performance advisor to KovaaK 2.0: The Meta FPS aim trainer, founding member of the Esports Research Networ…

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A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert // The Study of Extremism in Gaming Spaces 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

27:55

Dr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist, the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry, and is a Henry Cavill aficionado. Dr. Kowert has been featured in various media outlets, including NPR, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal,…

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A Conversation with Andrew Czysz, Scholastic Esport Shoutcaster of the Horlick Rebels & Wisconsin High School Esports Association 27:20

2y ago27:20

27:20

Andrew Czysz is a shoutcaster for the Horlick High School Esports Team and for the Wisconsin High School Esports Association. At a young age, Andrew has already attracted attention for his calls of the game "Rocket League," been interviewed by one of the largest newspapers in the United States, and even interviewed NFL royalty. Andrew is an example…

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A Conversation with Hillary Phan // Director of Diversity & Inclusion at VOICE 25:26

2+ y ago25:26

25:26

Hillary Phan is a trailblazer in the space of Collegiate Scholastic Esports. She was a part of an amazing core of people who helped to build the University of California-Irvine Esports Program. She has also been a long-time advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Her work with UCI, and now, AnyKey, and VOICE are critical in building a vibrant…

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A Conversation with Kevin Fair (Again!) // CEO of I Play Games 27:49

2+ y ago27:49

27:49

At the start of the COVID Pandemic, Kevin Fair of I Play Games took the bold step to join up with the Chicago Park District to offer an NBA2K tournament to local children. What happened after that is nothing short of amazing! Learn about the great things that came about from the passion and love Kevin has for Chicago and the forward thinking of the…

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A Conversation with Stephen Reid (Again!) // Senior Customer Engagement Project Manager at Microsoft 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

50:39

The work of Stephen Reid is a major influence on The Academy of Esports Podcast. Stephen is a passionate advocate of both play as a powerful learning mechanism, and technology as a tool for learning. Spanning an education career of 20 years, he has used over 140 off-the-shelf games to teach in over 70 countries worldwide. Minecraft sits at the hear…

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A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Blackmon // Associate Professor of English at Purdue University 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

45:28

In this conversation, Dr. Samantha Blackmon, Associate English Professor at Purdue University, discusses not just her work at the university but also as a researcher interested in DEI issues in gaming. Dr. Blackmon champions working specifically on ways to bring people together from the games community, the games industry, content creators, and esp…

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A Conversation with Dr. Roberto Gallardo // Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development 31:48

2+ y ago31:48

31:48

In this episode's conversation, Dr. Roberto Gallardo, the Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development comes onto the podcast to talk about the current state of Internet connectivity in rural and urban areas. The issue is very much front of mind for many, especially in how it impacted education access during the height of the COVID pandem…

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A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert (3rd Time!) // Research Psychologist & Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium Panelist 21:59

2+ y ago21:59

21:59

Dr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist, the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry, and is a Henry Cavill aficionado. Dr. Kowert has been featured in various media outlets, including NPR, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal,…

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A Conversation with Dr. Kelli Dunlap // Clinical Psychologist & Game Designer 35:28

2+ y ago35:28

35:28

Dr. Kelli Dunlap is a clinical psychologist (PsyD in clinical psychology, licensed, and practicing), a game designer, an adjunct professor of game design (MA in game design), and the Head of Community at Take This. Dr. Dunlap comes onto The Academy of Esports to discuss the main challenges she sees facing the gaming space and ways to tackle them. S…

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A Conversation with Dr. William Watson // Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University 35:23

2+ y ago35:23

35:23

Dr. William Watson, Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology, and Director of Purdue Center for Serious Games and Learning in Virtual Environments focuses his work around the idea that the system of education is antiquated and designed to meet entirely different societal needs than currently exist. Like any tweaks, educational video ga…

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A Conversation with Chris Bishop // Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium (April 8-9, 2022) 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

32:14

As the Associate Director of Business Development at Purdue University, Chris Bishop is tasked with bringing events and initiatives to Purdue that would benefit past, current, and future Boilermakers. Three years ago, Chris and I started a conversation that morphed from "how to get esports onto Purdue's campus," into "we have all these amazing peop…

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A Conversation with Alex McNeil // Choosing College & Esports 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

Alex McNeil is a private admissions consultant and one of the moderators of Reddit's r/ApplyingToCollege community, the largest student community in the world dedicated to college admissions. He has been working in college preparation and admissions in various capacities for almost five years — first starting a test prep company in the San Francisc…

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A Conversation with Marcus Howard // Content Creator and Crypto Specialist 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

Marcus Howard returns to the podcast to discuss his new project "Innovate: Gaming & Esports." This project is a culmination of his work to bring a heightened level of awareness to the depth of the esports industry beyond the games, and to give light to those doing the work not always seen on big stages. As an almanac, this project also hopes to ope…

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A Conversation with Dr. Chris Haskell // Head Coach of Boise State University Esports 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

40:36

Dr. Chris Haskell, Head Coach of Boise State University Esports, returns to the podcast for the third time. Our conversation revolves around the development of an esports culture, and the careful considerations one must take when considering corporate sponsorships of your program. -- Dr. Chris Haskell // Twitter // Website Boise State Esports Check…

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A Conversation with Dr. Krista-Lee Malone // Anthropologist at UW-Madison 33:44

3y ago33:44

33:44

Professor of Anthropology and Game Scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Krista-Lee Malone, is a conversational guest on this episode of the podcast. As an Anthropologist, it is surprising to some her involvement in gaming. However, as Dr. Malone points out, "The social sciences have so much to offer games and vice versa. People play …

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A Conversation with Monica Miller // Director of Ritual Motions Guild 29:49

3y ago29:49

29:49

Monica Miller, Director of Ritual Motion Guild, is an independent consultant, freelance writer, and researcher who specializes in gaming and esports. With a passion rooted in the intersection of gaming and education, she calls upon her unique in-game and in real life experiences to dispel the stigma that video games are a "waste of time." -- Monica…

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A Conversation with Dr. Tunisha Singleton // Host of I Have Questions Podcast and MORE 53:21

3y ago53:21

53:21

Dr. Tunisha Singleton is a Media Psychologist, Creative Strategist, and Sports Entertainment professional with an expertise in fan engagement, integrated marketing, and digital communication. Dr. Singleton is also President of Black Girl Hockey Club and aspires to work with more brands and non-profit organizations on projects surrounding building e…