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The world often feels rigged. And this episode is a wake-up call to recognize the barriers that exist for those who don’t fit the traditional mold. In this episode, which is a kind of tribute to my dear departed Dad, I recount some powerful lessons from the man who was a brilliant psychiatrist and my biggest champion. He taught me that if something feels off about the environment you’re in, it probably is—and it’s absolutely hella-not your fault. We dare to break into the uncomfortable truth that many workplaces are designed for a very specific demographic, leaving neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, feeling excluded. I share three stories in which my Dad imparted to me more than my fair share of his wisdom, and I'm hoping you to can feel empowered. You'll learn that we can advocate for ourselves and others to create a more inclusive work culture. Newsletter Paste this into your browser if the newsletter link is broken - https://www.lbeehealth.com/ Join our Patreon - https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/patreon Mentioned in this episode: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Stay updated on all the things! Get added to our newsletter mailing list. Newsletter…
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Interviews with video game creators, enthusiasts, journalists, and media personalities about their origins with video games, what keeps them so interested in the medium, and what excites them about the future.
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Interviews with video game creators, enthusiasts, journalists, and media personalities about their origins with video games, what keeps them so interested in the medium, and what excites them about the future.
Video game journalist Andy Robertson discusses his new project Ludocene — a game discovery service in the form of a deck-building dating app. Ludocene is based on human-curated data and offers users the ability to augment their recommendations with filters and "Expert cards" — games journalists and trusted curators who've been paid to provide recommendations — to offer a truly one-of-a-kind discovery experience. Andy also dives into his origins with video games and why he thinks they're important for people of all ages and the culture at large. ------ Links Ludocene ( Kickstarter ) Family Gaming Database ( website ) Taming Gaming ( Unbound | Amazon ) ------ Social Guest: Andy Robertson Bluesky | Twitter/X Host : Kyle Starr Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Mastodon Show : Y-Button Threads | Instagram | Mastodon…
Writer and programmer Alanna Okun shares how video games influenced the recent decision to leave her tenured career in journalism for an education in interactive technology — a conversation through the boom and bust of the 2010s media landscape to a revelation of control and expression found in making video games. ------ Links bitsy ( website ) Knit a Hat: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting ( Microcosm Publishing ) NYU Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) ( website ) ------ Social Guest: Alanna Okun Website | itch.io | Instagram Host : Kyle Starr Threads | Instagram | Mastodon Show : Y-Button Threads | Instagram | Mastodon…
Pixar Creative Director (Theme Parks), Tasha Sounart, discusses her career journey, from animating at Pixar on A Bug's Life through Cars to directing Double Fine's Costume Quest , to her return to Pixar and overseeing the implementation of Pixar properties in Disney Parks. She shares how video games influence physical attractions, gaming as a family, and her fondness for RPGs and MMOs. [ DISCLAIMER : Kyle here. My Host audio quality is subpar in this episode. I failed to realize that I was peaking a bit when captured. AJ did everything in their power to clean this up, but there's only so much that can be done with poorly captured audio. I've listened back to this episode a few times and I don't feel it detracts from Tasha's interview whatsoever. That said, I'll be more mindful in the future.] ------ Links Pikuniku ( website ) Pixar pixel-art tile artwork ( LinkedIn ) ------ Social Guest: Tasha Sounart Mastodon | LinkedIn Host : Kyle Starr Threads | Instagram | Mastodon Show : Y-Button Threads | Instagram | Mastodon…
Award-winning journalist and non-fiction writer, Simon Parkin, discusses his journey into journalism, curiosity about video games, the transition from 2D to 3D gaming, and informing the broader culture about the medium. ------ Simon Parkin's website (with links to his books, articles, and audio) simonparkin.com My Perfect Console shows.acast.com/my-perfect-console Pushing Buttons newsletter from The Guardian theguardian.com/games/series/pushing-buttons Raiden ( Youtube ) DoDonPachi ( Youtube ) Return of the Obra Dinn obradinn.com Chants of Sennaar rundisc.io/chants-of-sennaar/ "The Wager" by David Grann davidgrann.com/book/the-wager/ ------ Social Guest: Simon Parkin Instagram | Twitter/X Guest Show: My Perfect Console Instagram | Twitter/X Host : Kyle Starr Threads | Instagram | Mastodon Show : Y-Button Threads | Instagram | Mastodon…
Chris Plante, Editor-in-chief of Polygon and co-host of The Besties podcast, chronicles his journey into games journalism, his fondness for "7/10 (rated)" video games, and what makes video games different (and the same!) as other mediums. ------ Polygon: Gaming and Entertainment News, Reviews, and More Polygon.com The Besties (podcast) themcelroy.family/besties The Besties (newsletter) thebesties.substack.com GameDiscoverCo (Simon Carless's awesome newsletter) gamediscover.co 1994 Fisher Price Magna Mover Town Youtube ------ Social Host : Kyle Starr Threads | Instagram | Mastodon Show : Y-Button Threads | Instagram | Mastodon…
Stephen Hilger, co-host of Into the Aether podcast, discusses the power of video games on childhood, art, and imagination. ------ Into the Aether intothecast.online ------ Social Guest : Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether) Twitter/X | Instagram Host : Kyle Starr Mastodon | Threads | Twitter/X | Instagram Show : Y-Button Mastodon | Twitter/X…
Music industry extraordinaire and founder of Washed Up Emo, Tom Mullen, joins the show to discuss his lifelong fascination with video games, the link between music and games, staying relevant with the youths, and his love of strategy guides. Can you guess the song he brought to Guitar Hero III? ------ Washed Up Emo https://www.washedupemo.com/ Is This Band Emo? http://isthisbandemo.com/ ------ Music 'Liminal Fields' by Vulture Feather https://vulturefeather.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-fields ------ Social Guest : Tom Mullen (Washed Up Emo) Twitter | Instagram Host : Kyle Starr Mastodon | Threads | Twitter | Instagram Show : Y-Button Mastodon | Twitter…
Y-Button producer AJ Fillari doubles up as a guest to discuss their fascination with games, why video games media doesn't get old, how chip tunes change their world, and why it's important to enjoy the simple act of playing. Podcasts Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Read-through Podcast https://www.patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast https://intothecast.online/ Asynchronous - A Video Game Catch-Up Show https://feeds.transistor.fm/asynchronous Frog of the Week https://frogpod.online/ Music 'Atebite and the Warring Nations' by Disasterpeace https://disasterpeace.bandcamp.com/album/atebite-and-the-warring-nations 'Simulant Rain' by _amaranthine https://amaranthine.bandcamp.com/album/simulant-rain ------ Social Guest : AJ Fillari Twitter | Mastodon Host : Kyle Starr Mastodon | Threads | Twitter | Instagram Show : Y-Button Mastodon | Twitter…
Paul Levering and Paul Owens discuss the history of 2 Player Productions, the game development insights they learned over seven years of filming PsychOdyssey — Double Fine's 32 episode documentary of the making of Psychonauts 2 — and depths of artistry, critique, and misunderstandings of video games. PsychOdyssey https://www.doublefine.com/dftv/psychodyssey 2 Player Productions https://www.youtube.com/user/2PlayerProductions Behind the Scenes Making of Halo 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q69Msy8ttM Twitter https://twitter.com/2pproductions…
Naoko Takamoto, Principle Producer at Double Fine Productions, shares how music led her into games and ultimately production, working at Double Fine and on Psychonauts 2, the challenges of working through the pandemic, and what games mean to her. https://www.naokotakamoto.com/ Double Fine PsychOdyssey https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIhLvue17Sd70y34zh2erWWpMyOnh4UN_ Princess Problems https://www.princessproblemsmusic.com/ That Handsome Devil http://www.thathandsomedevil.com/…
From creating a self-published zine, to writing for EGM, to working for one of the most innovative game studios in Enhance, Chris “CJ” Johnston shares his extensive journey in the industry, the games that opened his eyes to what’s possible, and the through line that holds it all together. Mastodon @superpac Twitter @superpac Humanity https://humanity.game/ Player One Podcast http://www.playeronepodcast.com/ "Mystery Box" Vintage Video Game Magazines - Video Game History Foundation https://the-video-game-history-foundation.myshopify.com/collections/featured-products/products/blind-box-vintage-game-magazine-subscription…
Robert Ashley, host of A Life Well Wasted, talks about games journalism, podcasting, music, food, parenting, learning, and why he cares about video games. A Life Well Wasted https://alifewellwasted.com/ I Come to Shanghai https://icometoshanghai.com/
Riot Games (League of Legends, VALORANT, Team Fight Tactics) Associate Art Director Lana Bachynski shares stories about her love of video games from a young age, her journey into animation, community in video games, work... in general... but also what it's like to work on something you love. The Riot Games Super Art Power Hour | Episode 4: Animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRMCGJk_hN8 DLC Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dlcpod…
Brendon Bigley (co-host of Into the Aether ) shares his experience being around video games since birth, the tolls and triumphs of generating loads of video game podcast content, Sketch Turner, and the excitement of the unknown. Into the Aether: https://intothecast.online Wavelengths Blog: https://www.wavelengths.online/ Wavelengths Podcast: https://www.wavelengths.online/podcasts/…
Christian Spicer shares his story as a former attorney turned comedian, writer, and podcaster, and why he cares about video games. https://www.christianspicer.com/ DLC Podcast with Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer: https://dlc.fireside.fm/ The Official Last of Us Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-the-last-of-us-podcast/id1514792212…
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