Grow Up Level Up

Samson Li
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A podcast network about how we stay connected to play, creativity, and curiosity as adults. From video games to movies, music, and more—we explore how entertainment fits into real life. Featuring series like How We Play and Sunset Selects.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    How Kayla Games & Reads Nonstop with Kayla from JK! Games! and Drop-In Drop-Out

    Perfect Harmony unlocked! Join Samson & Jordan on Grow Up Level Up as Kayla aka  ⁨@palettesandpages⁩  reveals her mind-blowing secret: crushing 115 books a year while playing games Titanfall 2, The Last of Us Part II, Sea of Stars, and Tiny Bookshop. Get gamer-approved book recs like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (indie game dev drama) and Iron Widow (Titanfall-style mechs), plus ADHD hacks for balancing hobbies without burnout. Go follow Kayla!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palettesandpages/ JK! Games!  ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩  Drop-In Drop-Out  ⁨@dropindropoutpod⁩  0:00 - Welcome to Grow Up Level Up 0:42 - Introducing Kayla (@palettesandpages) 8:18 - Instagram Insights & Game-Based Book Recs 10:59 - Finding Balance in Reading & Gaming 24:47 - Must-Read Books & Must-Play Games 31:25 - Crafting Cozy Game Worlds 5:22 - Outro Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

    1 hr

  2. 30 JAN

    Is Highguard Worth Playing? Our HONEST First Impressions

    In this episode of Grow Up Level Up Sunset Selects, Samson and SirDrJM break down Highguard, the controversial new PvP raid shooter from ex-Titanfall and Apex Legends developers at Wildlight Entertainment. Released as a surprise drop, Highguard has sparked intense debate in the gaming community... but is the criticism justified? We discuss Highguard's unique blend of gameplay mechanics, the marketing controversy surrounding its launch, and whether the game deserves the harsh reception it's received. Plus, we share our February gaming plans including upcoming titles and personal gaming goals! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Overview of Highguard Gameplay Mechanics 11:17 Reception and Marketing Controversies 13:31 Positive Aspects and Gameplay Experience 15:42 Art Direction and Thematic Dissonance 22:50 Future Improvements and Game Dynamics 35:17 World Building in Gaming 42:51 Upcoming Games and Personal Goals Don't forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=en Follow Samson: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_ Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5b Subscribe and follow for more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup #Highguard #GamingPodcast #GameReview

    1h 1m

  3. 23 JAN

    Potter Reacts to Xbox's New Pottery Fighting Game

    In this special episode, we're diving into Kiln by Double Fine, the revolutionary pottery party brawler that combines ceramics with competitive gaming. We brought in Emily (@emily.created), a professional potter, to give her expert reaction to the game's pottery mechanics, customization options, and unique gameplay. What is Kiln? Double Fine's newest multiplayer game where players sculpt ceramic warriors on a virtual pottery wheel and send them into battle. With creative customization and competitive gameplay, Kiln bridges the gap between art and gaming in ways we've never seen before. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Kiln and Pottery 02:31 Emily's Pottery Journey and Style 09:37 Reactions to the Kiln Trailer 17:46 Gameplay Overview Reaction 29:38 Gameplay Reaction 41:34 Final Thoughts and Anticipation for the Game Emily shares her professional insights on the pottery wheel mechanics, glaze options, and how Double Fine captured the essence of ceramic artistry in a gaming format. We discuss whether Kiln appeals to casual players, competitive gamers, and pottery enthusiasts alike. Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emily.created/ Stay connected: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=en Follow Samson: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_ Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5b Subscribe and follow for more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup

    46 min

  4. 16 JAN

    2026 Gaming Goals: What’s Next for Sunset Selects?

    In this episode of Sunset Selects, hosts Samson and SirDrJM kick off the new year by reflecting on their gaming experiences from 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. They discuss their predictions for the Game Awards, highlighting their successes and failures in guessing winners across various categories. The conversation also touches on their personal gaming goals, including completing games and engaging with their audience through the podcast. The hosts share insights on the games they enjoyed, the guests they had on the show, and their aspirations for the future Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greeting 01:44 Looking Back at 2025: Game Awards Predictions 07:33 Recap of Personal Gaming Goals for 2025 34:02 Podcasting Goals 37:08 Looking Ahead: 2026 Gaming Goals 51:08 Streaming Ambitions and Challenges 01:00:10 Community Engagement and Podcast Goals Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

    1h 8m

  5. 9 JAN

    Inside Battle of BC: Kevin Dhir on Canadian Esports Rise

    Inside Battle of BC: Kevin Dhir on Canadian Esports Rise In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, host Samson and co-host Jordan sit down with Kevin Dhir, founder and CEO of Gallant Gaming, to explore the rise of Canadian esports. Kevin shares how he built Battle of BC, Canada’s biggest fighting game event, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Pataka Esports Festival, a one-of-a-kind celebration of South Asian culture and gaming. We dive into Kevin’s leadership philosophy, his approach to grassroots community building, and the future of local esports tournaments in Canada. Whether you’re into fighting games, event organizing, or esports entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration from one of the scene’s most respected organizers. Connect with Kevin! LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kevindhir Battle of BC: https://www.galint.gg/bobc8 Pataka: https://www.start.gg/tournament/pataka-esports-festival-2026/attendee/20086600 CEGIS: https://www.galint.gg/events/landing/cegis-2026 Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Dhir and Gallant Gaming 03:41 The Battle of BC: A Premier Fighting Game Event 06:54 Pataka Esports Festival: Celebrating South Asian Culture 12:29 Leadership Style and Event Management 18:11 Navigating Challenges During Events 21:22 Scaling Events: From Grassroots to Global 28:02 Production Value and Community Engagement 32:06 Navigating Partnerships and Sponsorships 34:19 The Importance of Networking in Esports 36:29 Building Community Through Esports 38:10 BracketBuddy 40:44 The Future of Esports in Canada 52:11 The Unique Nature of Fighting Games 57:02 The Importance of Local Events in Esports Stay connected: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=en Follow Samson: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_ Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5b Subscribe and follow for more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup

    1h 1m

  6. 19/12/2025

    Happy Holidays from GULU!

    What's GULU up to for the holiday break? Find out in this holiday chat! Get some SWEET merch: https://growuplevelup.com/ Check out our friends! ⁨@respawnaimfire⁩   ⁨@dropindropoutpod⁩   ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩  Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

    19 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Blind Game Awards 2025 Trailer Reactions – Chat Picks What We Watch

    [LIVE REPLAY] Tonight we’re turning The Game Awards into your show. You’re not just watching a recap, you’re running the control room from chat.Jordan and Samson can’t watch The Game Awards live, so we’re flipping it into a live reaction taping where you call the shots. Instead of zoning out to a 3‑hour stream, you get to be the director in chat: you tell us which trailers, wild announcements, and surprise reveals to pull up next, and we react in real time.We’re going LIVE tonight at 8 PM PST on YouTube: youtube.com/@growuplevelup. We’ll hit a few of the biggest award winners, but we’re mostly hunting for the craziest reveals, dream announcements, and “rewind that NOW” moments you drop in chat.If you’re not there live, you miss your chance to decide what makes the cut and what gets clowned on forever in the episode. Grab the link, set a reminder, and be in the chat at 8 PM PST so you can spam your picks and steer the whole show: youtube.com/@growuplevelup.

    1h 33m

  8. 05/12/2025

    KATSEYE at the Game Awards? 🎮 GAME AWARDS 2025 Predictions & Surprises

    🔥 NEW MERCH DROP: https://growuplevelup.com/en-cad Stay cozy in Samson’s favourite hoodie — embroidered and designed by The French Dip Design. In this episode of Grow Up Level Up Podcast, hosts Samson and SirDrJM share their Game Awards 2025 predictions, from Game of the Year and Best RPG to Best Adaptation and Most Anticipated Game. They break down every category with personal stories, industry insights, and some wild guesses (will 50 Cent or KATSEYE show up?!). Whether you’re here for gaming news, Game Awards coverage, or just good laughs — this episode’s packed with energy and opinions you don’t want to miss. --- 🎧 Chapters 00:00 Intro – Game Awards Predictions 02:51 Weather & Personal Updates 05:37 Vancouver Game Expo Experience 08:22 Prediction Format & Rules 14:27 Best Adaptation & Celebrity Appearances 26:05 Best RPG & Multiplayer Predictions 39:22 Best Action/Adventure & Indie Highlights 50:49 Ongoing Games & Games for Impact 59:56 Surprise Announcements & Game of the Year --- 👇 Stay Connected Grow Up Level Up: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5b BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.social Follow the Hosts: Samson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.social X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_ Jordan (SirDrJM): BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.social --- 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gaming podcasts, merch drops, and behind-the-scenes stories from Grow Up Level Up!

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A podcast network about how we stay connected to play, creativity, and curiosity as adults. From video games to movies, music, and more—we explore how entertainment fits into real life. Featuring series like How We Play and Sunset Selects.

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  • Creator
    Samson Li
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Samson Li
  • Show Website
    Grow Up Level Up

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