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Social media has been encouraging so many bad behaviors. One that bugs the heck out of me is trend of looking for reasons to hate a movie or show before they've even seen it. Shows like The Acolyte, She-Hulk, Ironheart, and Superman have all been hit by it. Join me as a I discuss this trend, how it's damaging it is, and how we can get passed that.

Do you ever feel like your calendar dictates every moment? Like you're constantly rushing from one thing to the next, with no breathing room? Join me in today's podcast as I talk about the importance unstructured time.

The Commodore 64 was the multimedia home computing powerhouse that defined a generation. I had the opportunity to power up my old C64 and some of my old games. Join me as I look back at some of the games that shaped my childhood.

Communities are important. Now, I know that a lot of you are introverts like me and the idea of bustling parties, endless small talk, and socializing is a bit bag of "nope." Here's the thing, even for all of us who prefer a quiet night alone, a true community is beneficial and essential for our well-being. We're going to explore why cultivating meaningful connections, even in sma...

After months, years really, of stating that I would never do it, I recently decided to multi-stream on Kick. It's not without some hesitancy. Kick has dealt with controversy from gambling to bad behavior of management to chaos from streamers. I'm not the only one who is dipping their toes into Kick's pool. OTK just signed a deal with Kick and more and more streamers have started multi-...

You are special. Your experience, knowledge, thoughts, and dreams make you a special and wonderful person. Join me in this episode as I dive into the unique perspective that you bring that makes us all better.

Preparation is amazing. It can reduce stress, increase your confidence, and help you seize opportunities. Best of all, it's not hard to get started! Join me in this episode as I dive into the benefits of preparation and show you how easy it is to get started!

Movies have been made with special effects for a long time. It comes as no surprise that many of the effects look bad by today's standards. Even movies that were praised for their effects like Star Wars and Jurassic Park start to bad by today's standards but that doesn't change how food those movies are. Join me as I talk about special effects in movies and how we shouldn't overloo...

The second and final season of Andor is done. Let's talk about it! This will be a full spoiler discussion of one of the best seasons of Star Wars to date.

For as long as I can remember, I've had pets. Join me in this episode as I talk about some of the dogs and cats I've owned; the great things about pets; and some of the drawbacks that come with pet ownership.

Even if you're not an "art person," there's still art that may move you. Join me in this episode as I talk about some of the sculpture and paintings that speak to me. I hope that you might find something that speaks to you. - Wind and Rain - Bill Moyers - Van Gogh - Starry Night - Brother's Hildebrandt - The Balrog - The Day the Angles Cried - DC Comics 911 Badge - The Tree o...

The Switch 2, iPhone 16, Meta Quest 3? Are they really that exciting? New consumer tech is coming out all the time but are the new devices worth the excitement or are they just interations on the same old things? Join me as I dive into new tech coming to homes around the world. What's hot and what's just more of the same.

What is it about sports movies that keeps people coming back? Even people who aren't sports fans get into them. In this episode we'll dive into sports movies and what makes them so enduring.

We are living in a golden age of television. Streaming has brought a new level of serialized storytelling and it's been amazing but there's something special about the episodic shows from back in the day. Join me as I dive into why episodic shows are still awesome.

I'm been streaming for nearly ten years. It's not making me rich or famous but that's not why I stream. Join me in this episode as I dive in to what makes streaming so much fun for me and why I do it even without see explosive growth.

If you're anything like me, you have a list of books, movies, or TV shows that you've been meaning to see. I recently started crossing a couple of shows off that list. Join me as I dive into the fun of going back to those older shows and why I love to do Really Late Movie Reviews.

In this Really Late Movie Review, I dive into my first anime: The Last Unicorn. The art is beautiful but the story has a magic that speaks to my soul. Join me as I break down the what makes this movie so special to me.

By almost every measure, Daredevil is a better show than She-Hulk but I would rather re-watch She-Hulk. Why? Because She-Hulk is fun! So many movies have flaws but that doesn't stop people from loving them. In this episode, I dive into why flawed movies make a billion dollars while so many "great" movies don't.

How do you know when it's time to make a change? Sometimes, it's a sudden realization. Sometimes, it comes after a lot of research. In this episode, I dive into some of the approaches and considerations when it's time to make changes.

There a number of new social and creator media services popping up as alternatives to X, Instagram, Reddit, and other US-based networks. The problem is that Bluesky, nostr, and all of the new networks are making the same mistake as the networks they are trying to replace. Join me as I dive into the one major mistake that every social media service is making and simple (and not so simple) ways they...

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy posted an open letter to the Twitch community. There's a lot of stuff there. In this episode I dive into the letter and Twitch's plan to "open up monetization... to most streamers, from day one." What does it means for affiliates? Let's get into it! Open Letter from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy - https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2025/02/27/what-s-next-in-2025-an-open-...

In a world that glorifies hustle and non-stop productivity, rest is often overlooked—but it’s the key to sustainable success and well-being. In this episode, we dive into the importance of rest, the hidden costs of burnout, and practical ways to incorporate real, restorative breaks into your daily life. Whether you're struggling with sleep, overwhelmed by work, or just feeling drained, this episod...

On Valentine's Day I was watching the Star Trek episode The City on the Edge of Forever. That got me thinking about love and how it's portrayed in movies, TV, and books. Join me as a I dive into that story, Lord of the Rings, and Man of La Mancha and the different ways they portray real, life changing love.

Elytra is a great way to get around a Minecraft world but what if you don't have one or don't want to use one? Is there a better option than a horse? What would need to change with mine carts to fill that void? I talk about all that and more in this week's episode!

Do you look for the beauty in the world around you? What about in the people you see? What about in yourself? In this episode, we dive into the importance of looking past the surface to the beauty we all have inside. You're learn to look past your own weaknesses and imperfections to the see what makes you awesome and amazing! Get your Awesome and Amazing merch at https://musicfreegaming.com/co...