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James Rolfe (aka the Angry Video Game Nerd) talks about growing the Cinemassacre YouTube channel over 15 years, the planning and processes that keep …
Flying Bark 2D animator Lachlan Pini talks about building a career as an artist, learning to transition from TV and film to video games, and his role …
PAX Panel: Paulina Samy (DragonBear Studios), Jared Trail (Rainbite) and Jessica Moore (Drop Bear Bytes) chat with Jono about what it's like to work …
Beethoven & Dinosaur creative director Johnny Galvatron talks about how his music career prepared him for a pivot into game development, …
Pat Contri talks about his experience as one of the OG gaming YouTube channels in the 2000s, turning his hobby as a Nintendo collector into a job, …
Writer and filmmaker John Safran returns to Puttin' In Work to talk about his new book Puff Piece, the way tobacco giant Philip Morris is …
The Rainbite team (Jared Trail, Tom Butler and Dan Airey) join Jono to talk about the development and release of their new video game Trigger Witch, Jono's work as the lead writer, and their favourite moments as a …
Dan Goodman, aka DJ Danl, talks about touring the electronic music scene with gLAdiator, making a career change to podcast production with HowStuffWorks and iHeartMedia, and the wild ride of joining Zach Braff and …
Paul James from Player2.net.au talks about becoming a games writer, starting the Dev Diary interview podcast, and managing work/life balance as a …
Jason Doyle from No Dunks talks about producing an award-winning basketball podcast, bringing comedy and production value to sports content, and adjusting to different budgets and resources compared to The Basketball …
Ethan Cooper talks about learning to creatively mod PCs and game consoles, starting his TAG Mods business, and working with AAA developers and …
Terrible Posture creative director Joe Mirabello talks about developing playable sitcom 3 out of 10, his journey into game development, and working …
Kode Abdo, aka BossLogic, makes his return to the podcast to talk about finally going public, working with the Russo brothers and Disney on Marvel properties, creating art for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Valhalla launch …
Dan Lima talks about growing up as a gamer in Brazil, moving to the US to study programming, and his unique journey to land a development job with …
Nato Johnson talks about living with ADHD, his journey of overcoming the stigmas associated with the disorder, and how it has impacted his life - the good, bad, and the ugly.
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Voice actors Jennifer Hale and Yuri Lowenthal talk about their approach to voice acting and motion capture performances, the role of the performer in …
Molly Bittner talks about working at NASA's jet propulsion laboratory, what it takes to engineer spacecrafts, and common misconceptions about NASA.
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Luke and Erin Saliba talk about their experiences writing, producing and performing in independent comedy Paper Champions, filming the feature-length …
Robot Army camera operator Jake Plumridge talks about shooting big cat documentary The Hunt for the Discovery Channel, his wide interest in different elements of video production, working with Animal Planet in Africa, …
Andromeda Entertainment CEO Robin Arnott talks about releasing Sound Self after eight years in development, creating a game genre around the concept …
Colin Moriarty returns to Puttin' In Work to talk about joining indie developer Lillymo Games to write and produce Twin Breaker for PlayStation 4 and …
Roger Clark talks about auditioning for Red Dead Redemption 2, bringing Arthur Morgan to life, and the crazy experience of being part of a game that …
Correy Spearman aka MC Fixer talks about building an audience across podcasting, Twitch and YouTube platforms, and the commitment it takes to create …
In a special episode, Jono's wife Hannah Pech joins him to talk about their three-year journey to start a family together, working through issues of infertility, losing a pregnancy, and the process of IVF.
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Graeme Struthers talks live from PAX Australia about co-founding Devolver Digital, how the company used digital platforms to grow, and building …
AIE's Jonathan Strugnell, Chisholm games co-ordinator Damian Scott, and Swinburne games and interactivity senior lecturer Dr Steven Conway join Jono …
Voice actor Gavin Hammon talks about his previous life as the drummer for Dance Hall Crashers, being part of the '90s ska punk scene, becoming a …
Doug Cockle talks about his long acting career, including his voiceover experience as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, the upcoming Netflix series, his thoughts on The Witcher 4, and making movies with Matthew …
Jack "Huddo" Hudson talks about his journey to becoming a partnered Twitch streamer, finding his way into the games industry as a community manager with goto.game, and avoiding internet drama.
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Josiah Renaudin talks about his freelance career with IGN and Gamespot, hosting a games industry interview podcast, and how he leveraged his media experience with games to land a job as a content and partnerships …
Micah Binfet talks about quitting his job to launch his own videography business from scratch, building a portfolio of work, and landing a permanent …
@itsAliceOak talks about studying archaeology, the reality compared to pop culture portrayals of archaeologists, and her thesis on community …
Programmer, photographer and website designer Mark Freeman talks about living with the effects of a permanent brain injury as a child, how ADHD and …
Ryan Betson returns to talk about his work in the genU GAMER program, watching video games transform clients' lives, how the work has changed his own …
Jono's on holiday so here's one we've prepared earlier! In an excerpt from ATEBITCAST episode 7, Jono chats to Drew Agnew (The House of Mario) and …
Nathan Plumridge talks about his journey in music, writing and recording his new EP in Nashville, and the challenge of self-promoting.
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Melissa Hutchison talks about getting into voice acting, the resonance of her role as Clementine in The Walking Dead, and the experience of Telltale …
Dustin Furman talks about working as a video editor, building the Handsome Phantom website, and joining Colin's Last Stand to edit podcasts and video …
Alex Knight talks about his Japanese streetscape photography, devleoping a style, building a following to make his art more than a hobby, and the …
Chase Williams talks about applying his international relations studies to the video games industry, working as a producer for PlayStation at Sony San Diego, and moving to Germany to work for InnoGames, the team behind …
Brett Medlock talks about building a career at Enthusiast Gaming, growing with the company to become its full-time editor-in-chief, learning to write …
Jesse Wright talks about transitioning from illegal graffiti to advertising and finally a full-time art career, making a name for himself as a …
John Bernardo talks about shifting his creative energy from songwriting to podcasting, starting a video games website for writers, and collaborating …
Jack Kruse talks about his greatest successes and failures in his broadcasting career aspirations, grinding from the bottom to the top of the sales industry, rediscovering his media ambitions by co-founding the …
Sam Atherton talks about podcasting with Awkward Pause, working in New York City's graphic design industry, and escaping it to experience life in …
Logan Wilkinson talks about his work at Irrational Passions and as the host of the Input podcast, as well as his journey to discover a love for writing, turning a weakness into a strength, and the motivational power of …
Ryan Hunter from comedy troupe POYKPAC talks about going viral in YouTube's early days, leveraging comedy videos into a career, the art of the pitch, …
Ronan Leonard talks about surviving the sinking of the MTS Oceanos, how the ordeal influenced his approach to business, and the lessons he now …
Marc Straight talks about his experience shifting from performing in metal bands to working in musical composition and sound design in the video games industry, including dialogue editing in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
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Anthony Flarida talks about balancing parenting with creative hobbies of Twitch streaming and podcasting, plus his experience with Tourette's Syndrome and overcoming the usual social anxieties it creates.
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Ben Nicholas talks about working with Adidas on basketball shoes, with 343 studios on Halo 5, Creative Assembly on Halo Wars 2, the culture of …
Chris Ray Gun talks about making a career out of comedy on YouTube, finding an audience with political satire, and joining Colin Moriarty for Sacred …
Miss Ally Heart and Saleem the Dream talk about their experience as 2/3s of The Hungry Gamers, seeing the show become Australia's number 1 video …
Jamie Apps talks about working his way into the journalism industry, launching his own entertainment publication, and writing for The Last Word to …
Jimi Origi talks about composing the soundtrack for Chasm, what makes video game music unique, and the process of working with Bit Kid Games on Chasm's Kickstarter campaign, development and release over five years.
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Entrepreneur Ben Smith talks about balancing his duties as a city mayor with his business endeavours and podcasting hobbies, plus the unique …
Jakejames Lugo talks about piecing together a full-time job in the games industry, the grind of creating content on multiple platforms, and his work …
Blake J. Harris talks about writing Console Wars, developing it into a documentary and TV series with Seth Rogen, and working with Oculus and …
Greg Miller from Kinda Funny returns to the podcast to talk about everything that's changed since his Episode 1 appearance, the evolution of Kinda …
Benyam Kidané talks about his work as NBA Australia's senior editor, his humble beginnings with Believe the Hype, and turning the landscape of …
Tony Thaxton talks about his drumming career with Motion City Soundtrack, getting signed to Epitaph Records, working in the studio with blink-182's Mark Hoppus, and balancing work with friendship while on tour.
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Josh Beames talks about discovering a love for landscape photography, building his technical skills and social media following until he could work …
Live from PAX Australia, Alex Walker talks about his role as Kotaku Australia's editor, creating unique gaming content for the Australian audience, …
Live at PAX Australia, Courtenay Taylor talks about finding her place in the voiceover business, being embraced by the games industry, and the impact …
Live at PAX Aus, Kamina Vincent talks about the success of indie game Florence, working with the Mountains studio team, and making a career in game development without any programming or design skills. Powered by …
Live from PAX Australia, BossLogic talks about developing his skills as a digital artist, going viral with fan art, making his hobby a professional career, and dealing with overzealous fan bases.
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Jono Pech hosts the Before You Go Live panel at PAX Australia (October 27), featuring Audio-Technica's Matt Stillone, Mia (Twitch streamer Series Of Blurs), and The Hungry Gamers host Brendan White to discuss everything …
Live at PAX Australia, Cissy Jones talks about quitting the tech industry to pursue voice acting, how she found her way in the voiceover industry, …
Live from PAX Australia, Guy "Yug" Blomberg talks about how he joined the Penny Arcade team, his long journey of trial and error in the games industry, and his vision as the Global PAX Content Director.
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Ryan Dingle aka Chinglish talks about his professional streaming career, the six-year evolution of Twitch, the mental demands of streaming and the …
Joel Rennie talks about the many pivots and career changes that led him to launch charity marathon GenerOZity, his work as a global video producer at Finder.com, and the many side projects that keep him busy.
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96threeFM breakfast radio host Gosha Rakiej talks about her "overnight" journey to becoming a media personality, learning the ropes of community radio, and how she overcame self-doubt to finally venture into her dream …
SMG Studio head Ashley Ringrose talks about his work behind the scenes with a team of 25 game developers, his creative approach to online marketing, and the unique challenges of the Australian games industry.
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Naughty Dog senior communications manager Scott Lowe talks about his experience with Triple-A game developers, working his way up from intern to IGN tech editor, and making the change from editorial to marketing.
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genU's Paris Conte talks about working with Microsoft to help launch the Xbox in 2002, and recently starting the genU Gamer program to support people with mental health challenges and high-functioning autism through …
YouTuber Bunty King talks about his journey from video games to political commentary and back again, plus the pitfalls of full-time content creation …
Stand-up comedian Matt Okine talks about his long path towards writing and starring in his own TV series (The Other Guy), breaking into the comedy scene, dealing with rejection, and his time in radio as triple j …
Dr Jennifer Hazel talks about fusing her love for games and psychiatry to found and grow CheckPoint, a charity organisation connecting mental health …
Shea Serrano talks about building a name as a freelance writer, leaving teaching to work at ESPN's Grantland and HBO's The Ringer, publishing two New York Times Best Seller books, and dealing with rejection despite his …
Alanah Pearce from Funhaus talks about landing her dream job at IGN when she was 21, developing new skills behind and in front of the camera, getting into voice acting and enjoying the creative freedom she can now …
Chris Waters talks about founding Generation Play as a video game social community, expanding into producing video content, and learning to work with publishers and developers to cover new games.
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Sesame Workshop animator Dagan Moriarty talks about getting into the animation industry in the late '90s, working with big companies like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Warner Brothers, and how he ended up drawing …
Mike Howard talks about shaking his shyness to become Snowbike Mike, his endeavours as an MC, Twitch streamer, and NBA 2K shoutcaster, plus guest …
Ben Sorensen talks about hosting an internationally syndicated country music radio show, and overcoming his Asperger's Syndrome to become a sought …
Roger Craig Smith talks about his long career as an actor in video games, animation and voiceover, the evolving physical toll of working on games, …
Shawn Thomas talks about moving to California to shoot music videos, dealing with imposter syndrome through his success, and working with huge companies including Adidas and CD Projekt Red.
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Tom Butler and Jared Trail, two-thirds of New Zealand indie game studio Rainbite, talk about creating Reverie together, promoting their first game without a marketing budget, and the process of getting a game onto …
Author and social media guru BJ Mendelson talks about his latest book on data privacy and discusses his unique views on social media after working in …
Video games writer Jarrett Green talks about his years of work at Irrational Passions, freelancing for websites like IGN and Playboy, and tailoring his writing and pitches to specific sites.
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Leigh Ellis from The Starters talks about following the NBA from Australia pre-internet, landing work with The Basketball Jones, moving from behind …
Guest host Sam Kingma from the University of Missouri asks Jono Pech all about his journalism career and podcasting experiences, discussing …
Jared Petty talks about his journey from pastor to IGN and Electronic Arts, before becoming a full-time content creator -- plus his thoughts on …
Alex Van Aken and Blessing Adeoye Jr from OK Beast talk about launching a Patreon and where they hope to see the company go in the future. For more OK Beast, check out episode 36 of Puttin' In Work with Alex and …
Actor and impressionist Anthony Ingruber talks about falling in love with acting, meeting and working with Harrison Ford, and the process of reinventing a character as iconic as The Joker in Telltale's Batman.
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Andrea Rene talks about leaving entertainment news to become a trusted voice in video games, launching What's Good Games, and the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into her hosting work, which has included Gamestop, …
In this bonus episode, Arryn Zech (live at Supanova) talks about joining the Rooster Teeth family as a voice actor on RWBY, why the show is so …
Luke Boyton talks about starting the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy, building a reputation of supporters around the world, avoiding getting sued by …
Live from Supanova Expo, Tom Taylor talks about how writing plays landed him a Star Wars comic, working on his favourite Marvel and DC franchises, creating new characters, and his approach to constantly improving his …
The House of Mario podcast host Drew Agnew talks about balancing his farming lifestyle with a passion for video games, the physical grind of working on the land, and the mental health pressures facing many farmers.
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ESPN freelancer Steve Smith talks about writing for the worldwide leader in sports, building trust with sources, afacnd working up through regional Australian basketball leagues to the NBA, WNBA and Olympic Games.
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Mike de Plater, Monolith Productions VP of Creative, talks about working in the games industry for more than 20 years, things he learnt from time at …
Austin Keith talks about starting a backyard wrestling company with his friends, finding financial success on YouTube, and transitioning to the physically and mentally tough world of Alabama's indie wrestling scene.
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Nick Scarpino talks about ruining weddings, landing a video production job with IGN, his transition to the other side of the camera with Kinda Funny, …
Roger Pokorny talks about growing up video editing, developing an editing and writing style for video essays, and landing a freelancing gig with …
Hollywood visual effects artist Richard Pritchard returns to the show to discuss his work on Pacific Rim Uprising. Check out episode 6 for Richard's …
Jono's cousin and Superheroes Inc founder Andre Pech shares war stories from his career as a children's party entertainer, discussing the craft of bringing superheroes to life, and growing a business from one Spider-Man …
Hip hop artist Iko The Rainman talks about making music and videos, incorporating a love of nerd culture into hip hop, and utilising online …
Wishart Gallery director Gareth Colliton talks about making a career from a passion for art, breaking through the barrier to become a professional …
Colin Moriarty talks about his rise through IGN, founding Kinda Funny and creating content alone for Colin's Last Stand, as well as the value of …
PAX Aus content manager Luke Lancaster talks about organising and booking guests, developers and exhibitors from all over the world for Australia's biggest gaming convention, whilst maintaining a sense of close …
The Starters producer Matt Osten talks about the amazing journey from The Basketball Jones to NBA TV, running a four-camera studio TV show, blending comedy with sports, and advice for making a podcast commercially …
Rachael Kenward (aka Kardplays) talks about streaming video games full-time, building a following on Twitch and YouTube Gaming, and the power of …
Jono Pech's wife Hannah and dog Indiana Bones join him to celebrate 50 episodes of Puttin' In Work with a mailbag of questions submitted by listeners. Thanks to Michael Gysen, Ryan Betson, Mark Freeman, Dane Pevy, Drew …
Nick Cascarella talks about launching his fashion label AV Youth, bringing style to nerd culture with a DIY approach, and the importance of community …
Hip hop artist Mega Ran talks about leaving his teaching career to rap full-time, following up a viral hit with hard work, and his surprising advice …
ATEBIT founder Brendan White joins Jono to discuss his network's 2018 expansion, including an exciting new partnership with Puttin' In Work.
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Garth Ronkko, aka Welbot, talks about creating 3D models for video games and television, starting a 3D printing business, and how the process caters …
In this Silly Season Special, Santa Claus talks about the hard work behind running his North Pole toy production and distribution service, the …
Media Producer Sandy Dover talks about writing for ESPN, SLAM magazine and Yahoo News, working as a freelancer, building a brand, and developing a diverse skillset to stand out in the sports, fashion and music news …
Irrational Passions founder Alex O'Neill talks about the experience of writing daily for 1000 days, what he learnt about himself, and how the …
Ian Preschel from OK Beast talks about moving to Japan, the challenges of learning the language, adjusting to a new culture, and falling in love with …
Henrik Pettersson talks about joining The Voxel Agents, directing the development of The Gardens Between, the inspiration for his puzzles, and the …
Brendan White from Atebit talks about turning The Hungry Gamers into one of Australia's biggest video games podcasts, finding interest from sponsors, the importance of chemistry and the value of networking with creative …
Tripod's Gatesy (Steven Gates) talks about his introduction to music and comedy, Tripod's rise to fame, and how they've lasted as a successful group …
Live at PAX Australia, Yosha Noesjirwan talks about his work on Projection: First Light with indie game developer Shadowplay Studios, moving from drawing to digital animation, and the challenges of working a small team …
JT Russell talks about blazing an unconventional path towards finding an outlet for his creative passions, after many years facing road blocks of addiction, a criminal record, and a life without direction.
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Paul Atkins talks about his third generation photography business, the work required to turn a hobby into a career, podcasting with clients, and …
OK Beast's Blessing Adeoye Jr and Alex Van Aken talk about merging their individual brands of video game content, finding greater success through a …
Ally Mushka talks about getting into Harvard University, building a YouTube channel around Dark Souls, and the decision to leave Harvard to pursue a …
Award-winning author Jock Serong talks about leaving his career as a lawyer to write crime novels, his transition from non-fiction to fiction, and the impact of working with a professional publisher and editor.
Brian Keschinger talks about programming gameplay on Injustice 2, working at NetherRealm Studios, studying a masters in computer engineering, and the importance of a good mentor.
Brent Smith talks about founding Hummingbird Cricket, learning the basics of business and marketing, and the feeling of creating a physical product that brings people enjoyment.
Christian Puente, aka Pixelbrave, talks about shooting event videos, expanding to vlogging and cinematography, plus the challenges of collaborating …
On this mini-episode, listen to Jono's radio interview discussing his novel The Spy and the Maven, available now on Amazon and all good online book retailers.
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Singer-songwriter Tom Richardson talks about making the leap towards international touring, booking gigs overseas, and how music transcends culture …
Robot Army's Ryan Chamley talks about writing and directing sitcom Rostered On, working to a small budget, using viral marketing and bypassing traditional distribution channels to build an audience of hundreds of …
Fairfax tech editor Tim Biggs talks about moving from IGN freelancer to covering video games for the mainstream media, bringing games industry news to an uninformed audience, and advocating for the industry in …
In our longest episode yet, 96threeFM breakfast radio host and former record label manager DJ Paine talks about Aussie hip hop, photographing Christian music festivals, the early days of podcasting, and beating …
Bell Shakespeare's Wil Ridley talks about learning the art of theatrical performance at NIDA, making a living from acting, and dealing with the …
Dylan Blight talks about making YouTube videos for 11 years, the evolution of his vlogs, and finding the motivation to create and publish content …
Social studies teacher Brandon Mudd talks about coming to terms with his drunk-driving arrest record, overcoming his mistakes to make a career in education, and using the incident as a teaching point to inspire students.
Ryan Betson talks about co-founding The PopCulturists and building an online community that is passionate enough to contribute finances to the show's …
Canadian filmmaker Danny Mac talks about writing, directing, producing and acting in backyard wrestling mockumentary HEEL KICK!, learning to wrestle, …
Brianne Chandler talks about becoming "Miss Movies", some of the finer details of hosting, and balancing podcast and YouTube duties with parenting. …
Andy Cortez talks about his evolving role as Kinda Funny host and video editor, his days as a games artist and level designer, and the tough decision …
Jono Pech turns from interviewer to interviewee to talk about the writing, crowdfunding and publication of his new novel The Spy and the Maven - available now from this list of international online retailers (episode …
John Safran talks about the differences between writing books and producing/presenting his TV shows, the irony in Australian extremist politics, and …
FOLEY! drummer Dylan Kelson talks about being part of a live music community, bringing an artist's input to his band, and how the sometimes gruelling life of a touring musician is fueled by a love for the music.
Cinematographer Harry Kennedy talks about the challenges of breaking into the film industry, shooting videos that stand out, and the leadership …
Steve Trestrail talks about barefoot skiing, keeping a positive attitude after becoming a paraplegic, representing his country in wheelchair basketball, and the power of determination.
US comedian Elmer Guardado talks about telling jokes in front of strangers and building up the courage to try intimidating creative endeavours.
Content producer Tom Hawkins talks about his journey from amateur video editor to joining British video game development studio Creative Assembly, …
Rocket League soundtrack contributor Adam B. Metal talks about his career in music with Frankenbok and The Departed, as well as his transition into writing metal songs for video games.
On this special 10th episode, Jono is joined by his mother and breast cancer survivor Julie Pech to talk about her journey through diagnosis and …
Emma Kelson talks about the barriers facing women in the design industry, singing in a punk rock band, and her goal to implement a design program for female inmates.
Award-winning mouth painter Simon Rigg talks about discovering the beauty of art after becoming a quadriplegic 35 years ago, teaching himself to paint with his mouth, and the difference that painting has made to his …
Tom Read talks about co-hosting the Believe the Hype NBA podcast, building an international audience, and the work it takes to monetise a blog into an actual business.
Visual effects artist Richard Pritchard talks about starting a new career, making his way into Hollywood film production, working on Mad Max, Happy …
Career journalist Matt Neal talks about releasing his first novel (Bay of Martyrs), and how creative prose differs from the film reviews and songwriting that have become second nature.
Leo drummer Ilia Martini talks about performing around the world, getting played on radio, stadium tours with pop stars and boy bands, and what he learned from growing up drumming in church.
Jesse Cusworth talks about starting Zion Manufacturing Company, designing a line of tourbillon watches, and the pitfalls of crowdfunding.
Tim Gettys talks about his long journey towards making internet videos for a living - from childhood ambitions, through the MySpace era, working at IGN, and taking Kinda Funny to the next level of awesome (Live at RTX …
Greg Miller from Kinda Funny (Live at RTX Sydney) talks about the hardest part of building his online entertainment company and the work it takes to build a loyal community.
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