Best Postcards From The Run Podcasts (2024)

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Faded Shawties, Making Music More Inclusive in the 775 33:50

21h ago33:50

33:50

In this Our Town Reno episode, reporter Lauren Juillerat interviews a local Reno band, Faded Shawties, on their experience and perspectives on the local music scene. Nico, Eduardo and Daniel share their opinions on lighthearted topics such as their favorite foods to eat before a show, to more serious topics concerning the recent cancel culture in t…

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Jake Erwin, Rising as a Photographer and Videographer in the Reno Music Scene 38:13

8d ago38:13

38:13

In this Our Town Reno episode, our music reporter Lauren Juillerat hosts Reno photographer and videographer Jake Erwin on his experience in the local music scene. Jake only started pursuing photography and videography in 2021 and rapidly learned new skills that helped him gain new opportunities in northern Nevada. Success this early on in a photogr…

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Marketing Strategist Brandi Anderson, the Only Woman Running for Ward 6, Wants to See Smarter Growth 25:07

15d ago25:07

25:07

A resident of Curti Ranch, now in Ward 6, since 2005, a mom who battled to get one of her son’s to overcome childhood leukemia, and a professional in marketing for decades, Brandi Anderson wants south Reno to no longer be overlooked in terms of parks and recreation, public safety, and solutions-based infrastructure. Listen to her interview as she b…

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Michaelangelo Aranda, Running for Ward 6 with Love for South Reno and Public Service 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

Before his mother passed away at the end of 2022, Michaelangelo Aranda remembers she used to call him “Mayor Michael.”His father, who is currently struggling with health challenges, set the bar even higher. “When I had shared with him that I'm running for city council,” Aranda says, he told him he hopes to stay alive to see him as president. “I don…

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Heather Goulding, Seeking to Champion Northern Nevada’s Working Families out of District 27 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

Heather Goulding, running for District 27 of the Nevada State Assembly, rides bikes whenever and wherever she can, including on her commutes, and with big tires, she handles all weather and steep inclines.Goulding, currently a senior project manager in utility energy efficiency programs, is bringing that can do spirit to her campaign to become a re…

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William Mantle, An "Elder Millennial" Running for a new Ward 6 in Reno 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

With two fourth place finishes in previous citywide mayoral elections, William Mantle, a raw data person who likes to ask questions, is now running for Ward 6, the new ward in South Reno with about 40,000 residents, high home prices, wild horses and plenty of new multi-unit apartment complexes. Listen to his interview as part of an Our Town Reno po…

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Erica Roth, an Advocate for the People Running for the Nevada State Assembly 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Erica Roth, a civil rights attorney now running for Nevada Assembly seat District 24, traces back her willingness to serve in elected office to help she gave as a public defender to a now incarcerated man. Listen to her make her case as part of our series of episodes looking ahead to 2024 elections.By Nico Colombant

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Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Ian Smith, CG Supervisor at SideFX walks us through Project Pegasus (learning tech demo showcasing Houdini workflows with Unreal Engine 5). Explore non-destructive, procedural content generation in gamedev and how different tools can be used to create detailed open-world environments. Ian talks about software strengths and emphasizes how indie deve…

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Cooking Food in 3D - 80 Level Podcast 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Designated digital chef Patrick Foley (PATRICK_4D) takes us to his kitchen. He shares interesting facts about a unique niche in digital art - photorealistic food renders, and delves into the importance of lighting, texture, and why choosing a specialty can supercharge your career. Patrick also discusses how he builds his brand with social media and…

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Time Travel with VFX - 80 Level Podcast 26:50

4M ago26:50

26:50

Trent Claus, VFX supervisor from Lola Visual Effects joined our podcast. Learn about the complex process of creating realistic aging effects for characters in major films: from the challenges of preserving actors' unique features to the intricacies of the facial anatomy. Trent shares fascinating insights into the evolution of VFX and how AI is shap…

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Nevada Forward Party Chair Explains New Party and Final Push for Ranked Choice Voting 38:32

4M ago38:32

38:32

Sparks-based Nevada Forward Party chair Cesar Marquez explains how he went from Tesla employee to operative for the Andrew Yang led Forward Party in the Silver State, as well as strategies for the 2024 election, including a final push for ranked choice voting and open primaries to pass.By Nico Colombant

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Last of Our Weeklies 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

It’s the end of an era here, the end of our weeklies, we’ve consistently produced over the past two years for podcast platforms and for KWNK.We’ve interviewed people struggling on the streets and volunteers who do good to help them out, as well as movers and shakers, artists and illuminaries of our community, radical thinkers, doers and promoters. …

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Battling Health Woes While Living on the Streets 18:40

5M ago18:40

18:40

This is an archive episode of people of living on the streets in Reno, Nevada, with serious health challenges and how they cope as best they can. Marcus is nearly blind and has other complications due to albinism.Tex has been given a timeline to die from cancer. Ian suffers from mental health challenges.…

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Art vs. Technology? - 80 Level Podcast 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

Scott Eaton, multi-disciplinary artist & creative technologist, joins 80 Level Podcast. We discuss machine learning, its impact on human creativity, and the limitations & potentials of AI-generated content in gamedev. Scott shares his thoughts on future changes and possibilities for artists in the gaming world and tries to find a balance between ar…

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Living in the Shadows in the 775 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

While the yearly point in time count in late January establishes data for the locally unhoused, many avoid the process, preferring to live in the shadows, along the river or in their car and just try to survive, rather than going to a shelter or being counted as an unhoused person. That’s why at Our Town Reno we find official numbers released by of…

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The Freshman Class in the 775, Up and Coming Bands in Reno 19:35

5M ago19:35

19:35

Clayton Posey interviews members of four promising up and coming Reno bands, Worm Shot, Aftrprty, Wyatt Ziegler and Frank Futility.By Nico Colombant

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Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast 47:05

5M ago47:05

47:05

Join 80 Level Podcast for a deep dive into game design with Jamie Smith, Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly. We discuss the core principles that make open world games stand out. Jamie shares how to design captivating gameplay mechanics, maintain player engagement, and balance form and function. If you're a game developer or simply fascinated…

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Chaz Blackburn, a Chaplain Lifting Stigmas 29:57

5M ago29:57

29:57

“Opening a door for someone and smiling could literally save their life,” local chaplain and single dad Chaz Blackburn, 34, says. Blackburn knows what he’s talking about, as in addition to being the Spiritual Care and Director of Volunteer Services at the Circle of Life Hospice, he helps with many other worthy organizations in town including in the…

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Jack Barrington, a Precociously Talented Music Producer 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

Reno is home to some extremely creative individuals and among those is the precocious Jack Barrington. A 20-year-old audio engineer and music producer who has been learning about sound for the last seven years. Host Lauren Juillerat interviews him more on how he acquired the skills he has today and how he utilizes them to elevate music in the Bigge…

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Mastering Unreal Engine with YouTube Tutorials - 80 Level Podcast 43:19

5M ago43:19

43:19

William Faucher, 3D Generalist & Unreal Engine Mentor joined 80 Level Podcast. We discuss all-things Unreal Engine and the best ways to master it. William talks about his career journey & YouTube experience, and gives valuable advice for aspiring 3D artists on honing skills, choosing the right software, and understanding the evolving gamedev landsc…

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The Love and Mine Foundation non-profit and its Impact in the Reno Community 21:43

6M ago21:43

21:43

Reporter Heather Saxe interviews the founder of the Love and Mine Foundation Sarah Peterson. The Love and Mine Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide easier access to resources for victim-survivors of power based violence in the college aged demographic in the Reno community.…

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Susan, Calling for Love from the Downtown Library 18:20

6M ago18:20

18:20

After another night of sleeping on the street, Susan strolls into the downtown public library in Reno. She has only a few bags, and one of them is full of colorful crochets she’s been working on. Susan has pretty hair— she dyed it red recently. Despite missing her teeth, she has a bright smile. Andrew Zuker and Ray Grosser find out more about her l…

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Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast 37:05

6M ago37:05

37:05

Nick Seavert, Founder & CEO of JangaFX Software joined 80 Level Podcast. Explore the art and science of visual effects in game development and learn how Nick turned his love for games into building software aimed at empowering game artists and making VFX easier. Stay tuned for an inside look at JangaFX's future plans, where they're venturing into r…

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Preparing the Next Great Reno Balloon Race 25:52

6M ago25:52

25:52

Reporter Mia Wood sits down with Melissa Ung, the dedicated event coordinator for the Great Reno Balloon Race, to delve into the inner workings of this nonprofit organization and gain insights into the year-round planning efforts that make this spectacular event take flight every year in early September.…

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Behind the Scenes with Up and Coming Reno Bands 17:34

6M ago17:34

17:34

Reno is home to some of the most creative and inspiring musical individuals. From singers to musicians to audio engineers, all three components come together to form unique bands. Local venues showcase many talented acts ranging from all girl bands, to all boy bands, to a mix of both. Reporter Lauren Juillerat goes behind the scenes as she intervie…

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All about Gamedev Outsourcing - 80 Level Podcast 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

Join us for another episode of 80 Level Podcast. Anna Kozlova, CEO at Room 8 Group, shares her expertise on why outsourcing can be a game-changer, how to retain top talent, and the potential impact of AI on game development. Find out how studios handle workloads and strike a balance between creativity and efficiency. Room 8 website: https://room8st…

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Gaia Osborne, Reporting on Non Profits and Ghost Towns in northern Nevada 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

Gaia Osborne looks back on her tenure with Our Town Reno, which included lots of reporting on non profits, and other documentary projects, such as delving into northern Nevada's ghost towns, as she finishes up a master's degree at the Reynolds School of Journalism, at the University of Nevada, Reno.By Nico Colombant

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Bilingual Reporting: Nancy Vazquez Analyzes A Changing Reno 25:00

7M ago25:00

25:00

Our ace bilingual multicultural reporter Nancy Vazquez looks back on favorite stories for Our Town Reno while analyzing change in the Biggest Little City through a journalistic and social media lens.By Nico Colombant

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Mastering Blender for Epic 3D Modeling - 80 Level Podcast 36:30

7M ago36:30

36:30

Dive into the world of 3D modeling and video game development as we chat with Josh Gambrell from Blender Bros. Discover how he went from a beginner to an expert in Blender and how you can too. Learn how AI is shaking things up in the industry and how to embrace these changes for success. Check out Josh’s tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

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Dealing with Addiction while Living on the Streets 24:22

7M ago24:22

24:22

Drugs, alcoholism and gambling are all addictions which run rampant across society. For the unhoused populations, these addictions can be especially crippling and difficult to surmount. In this archive episode we will hear from an unhoused neighbor who goes by the Greek who says he wants more out of life than being a drunk.We will also hear from Ma…

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Robbed, Arrested for Sitting and Evicted While Blind, Street Stories from Reno 24:19

7M ago24:19

24:19

This is an archive episode listening to people surviving on our streets. We’ll hear from Angela who came by foot from California and then was repeatedly robbed in Reno. Daniel says he was arrested for sitting. Bryan was evicted and he’s becoming blind.By Nico Colombant

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Developer’s Journey to Japan and Elden Ring - 80 Level Podcast 41:22

8M ago41:22

41:22

Join us for an exciting peek behind the scenes of Japan's gamedev world with Ben Roach, ex-Level Designer at FromSoftware and now Founder of Upsurge Studios. Ben talks about his experience working on the Elden Ring. We also delve into the magic of Japanese game design, discuss the role of cultural influences, and reveal the secrets that make Japane…

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Alex, On the Streets, After the Pandemic and Heartbreak 24:45

8M ago24:45

24:45

"Unfortunately, I had a fallout with a significant other who chose to go elsewhere, and she gave her heart to someone else. I wasn't doing well with the breakup. And, I started looking at the bottom of a bottle and turned around and she abandoned an apartment that we were both sharing for 13 years..." Listen to Alex share his story with Aimee Arell…

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Mary, a Senior 86ed from Shelter and Casinos 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

“Miss” Mary, 69, says she was kicked out of the Cares Campus shelter in Reno, and that she currently has no ID or birth certificate. She sleeps by railroad tracks and she struggles with alcohol but says she’s quit other drugs. She is trying to find a roommate, as she gets Social Security money, but not enough to cover housing expenses herself. The …

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The Art of Lighting - 80 Level Podcast 39:27

8M ago39:27

39:27

Jasmine Katatikarn, 3D Lighting Artist and CEO of the Academy of Animated Art joined 80 Level. Jasmine talks about learning lighting art, technologies, software, and storytelling through light in movies & games. She delves into the job opportunities for artists: what companies are looking for, and how to overcome the stigmatization of art careers a…

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Tyler Aguilar, A Young Photographer Flying High 27:17

8M ago27:17

27:17

When COVID hit, many of us did a reset of our goals and priorities. Tyler Aguilar, 22, a Reed High School graduate, set his sights on becoming a traveling drone photographer and videographer. Several years later, he’s put the building blocks in place, getting his FAA certification, starting to get paid for his photos and videos, getting to become a…

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The Reno Housing Authority Prepares 80th Birthday with New Projects 29:22

8M ago29:22

29:22

The Reno Housing Authority is about to celebrate 80 years of existence, trying as best it can to provide affordable, safe and accessible housing to members of our community.Our Town Reno recently went to RHA offices to interview new executive director Hilary Lopez about this new historical anniversary amid contemporary challenges.…

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Angie Salcido, the Credit Doctor is Ready to See You 29:04

8M ago29:04

29:04

“We basically fix their credit and if you have any collections, late payments or inquiries on your credit, we can help. There's a lot of identity theft going on right now in Reno,” says Angie Salcido, who offers services in both English and Spanish to customers who can get a free introductory visit at her offices on Kietzke Lane in south Reno. “The…

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Darcy Patterson, Waking up Nevada to Confront Drug Addiction in Her Late Daughter's Name 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

This episode was recorded inside Darcy Patterson’s home where she keeps photos, souvenirs and mementoes related to her daughter Kirsten, who died of a drug overdose alone in her car in Idlewild Park in 2017 while she was in high school in Reno.This death spurred Patterson to be an advocate for opioid awareness. She now leads Wake up Nevada which ha…

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Ben Iness, Leading the Charge for Tenants from Reno, Nevada 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

Ben Iness, a local community coordinator with the Nevada Housing Justice Alliance which works for tenants recaps Nevada's recent frustrating legislative session and speaks to fights ahead, including why housing should be a universal right.By Nico Colombant

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The Power of Music in Games. Unlocking the Secrets of Sound Design - 80 Level Podcast 1:07:06

9M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Elliot Callighan (CEO and Composer at Unlock Audio) and Krzysztof Chodkiewiczd (Sound Designer and Music Producer at TSHASK) joined 80 Level podcast. Discover why sound design is a crucial element in gaming, enhancing immersion and gameplay satisfaction. Gain insights into the process of creating unique sounds, overcoming challenges, and tailoring …

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Conor McQuivey and the Renoites Podcast, Celebrating 100 Episodes 29:55

9M ago29:55

29:55

Conor McQuivey discusses the reasons and methodology behind his interview podcast focusing on Reno's movers and shakers, as well as his other activities in the Biggest Little City as a DJ Trivia host and toastmaster.By Nico Colombant

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Need Grows for Eddy House in Reno, Helping At-Risk Young Adults 28:44

9M ago28:44

28:44

The Eddy House recently indicated it provided 1,390 bed nights in June 2023, which was 50% higher than bed nights provided in June last year. As the need grows in the community, with more local youth experiencing homelessness, the Eddy House has been expanding its services to help them. Jillian Keller, the Chief Operating Officer, recently gave us …

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Inside Atari's VR Journey: Nostalgia Meets Innovation - 80 Level Podcast 23:37

9M ago23:37

23:37

In this podcast episode, we join Ethan Stearns (Head of Publishing at Atari) and Ana Ribeiro (Creator of Pixel Ripped), as they delve into the world of VR gaming and their exciting collaboration on Pixel Ripped. Discover the behind-the-scenes insights into Pixel Ripped development, Atari’s partnership with VR creators, and their vision for bringing…

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Nick Josten, Thriving in Voicing, Film and Theater in Reno 29:50

10M ago29:50

29:50

Since quitting his nine to five job, Nick Josten has been thriving in the local Reno film and theater scene in addition to his voicing work. He even found time to write a novel. In this episode, he discusses being a working artist living in a pricier Reno, and how the local film and theater scenes are evolving.…

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From Passion Project to Hit Game: Lessons Learned from Darkest Dungeon - 80 Level Podcast 47:35

10M ago47:35

47:35

In this podcast, Tyler Sigman and Chris Bourassa, Сo-founders of Red Hook Studios, talk about their experience building the sequel to the popular Darkest Dungeon game, and the success behind it. Guests dive into the process of creating DD2, communicating with team members and players, navigating the challenges of crowdfunding & early access, and ma…

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A Sober-Positive Reno Couple Blocked from Selling Kava as a Tea 28:00

10M ago28:00

28:00

Neil Cavanagh is the co owner with his wife of Reno Roots Kava and Tea Bar ,a cozy place across from UNR with surf on the big screen and games on the tables. Only problem is the Washoe County Health district so far is not letting them sell what they were set up for, and that’s kava as a tea. As a compromise they have kava supplements and lots more …

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Celeste Talbott-Rivera, Leading Ethaerial Studio in Midtown, Reno 22:33

10M ago22:33

22:33

Celeste Talbott-Rivera, the owner of the new Ethaerial Studio on Virginia Street at the top of Midtown, a new local spot for pole fitness and exercise, discusses what it’s like to be a young business owner, Reno and Midtown change and the value of pole dancing.By Nico Colombant

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Building a Strong Brand for Indie Games - 80 Level Podcast 39:38

10M ago39:38

39:38

80 Level talked with Alx Preston, Founder and Director of Heart Machine studio (does “Hyper Light Breaker” ring any bells?). Alx talks about games, shares his experience running an indie game studio, and offers insights on community-building efforts, staying true to the core values, and the practical nature of entrepreneurship. He also gives practi…

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Tyler Colton and the Emerson in Midtown Reno 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

Tyler Colton, the owner of the Emerson, a craft and cocktail destination in Midtown, discusses being an entrepreneur and bar owner, surviving the pandemic, the community of local business owners, medians in Midtown, drag brunch and bingo, expansion plans and more.By Nico Colombant

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