Psyched To Be With You‪!‬ Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195)

This episode contains strong language, parental advisory is
advised.
In the 6th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Bryn Richards! Bryn is a wiz when it comes to video game marketing, community and social media! This conversion includes info and advice on all those areas and more. This includes: How to play XCOM in the most optimal order, the importance of an inclusive community and how you can make all your working experience count. I had the privilege of being Bryn’s mentee for the 2023 Limit Break Mentorship cycle and it was just a delight. Thank you, Bryn for being amazing.


Note: This episode was recorded in January 2024 for listener context.Follow Bryn here:
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In the 5th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To
Be With You, Dr Emily Friedman! Dr Emily is an expert in 18th Century (to present) literature, game studies, Narratology and media preservation! This conversation had me ENTHRALLED. We touch on all the subjects above, and many more. Cantering on the way TTRPG’s can be used for educational purposes and the way actual plays function in a broader “content creator” society. I challenge you to walk away from this episode and not learn at least a dozen things!

Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.Follow Dr Emily here: Website: https://www.ecfriedman.com/ Socials: @friede https://twitter.com/friedeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CriticalProfPublications: https://www.ecfriedman.com/research


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In the 4th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Laura Dale! Laura is an author, accessibility and queer representation critic and consultant, video game writer and content creator. In this episode we discuss all things video games, writing, accessibility, content creation, queer representation and a wonderful tangent about music. This episode was a treat, and a chat that I enjoyed immensely! I felt like I learned so much from Laura and you will too. An I hope we do end up getting that music podcast soon.
Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.Follow Laura here:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraKBuzz 
Socials: @LaurakBuzz (https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/laurakbuzz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBcTeH9MIsQteTNufpiuxA
Check out Laura’s books (wherever you get them from:Gender Euphoria
Me and My Dysphoria MonsterWho Hunts the Whale

Things I Learned From Mario's Butt

Lastly, you can find music by Bedroom Programmer (Laura’s wife) here: https://soundcloud.com/bedroom-programmer


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In the 3rd episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Doug Cockle! Doug is an actor, streamer, roller of dice and acting teacher. One of Doug’s best-known roles is that of Geralt of Riva in The Witcher video game series. I do indeed ask about being Geralt, but also how Doug became an actor and how he manages to continue doing it. We discuss the importance of learning, challenges in higher education, the all about the new TTRPG live-play Natural Six Doug stars in and SO MUCH MORE. To be quite honest, I can’t believe I can say my words are in the same book as Doug’s words – let alone having the chance to chat with him on the show. This was another fantastic episode and I hope you enjoy as much as I did (although that’ll be hard to do, to be honest).
Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.  
Follow Doug here: Website: https://www.dougcockle.com/ Twitter: @DCockle (https://twitter.com/DCockle)Instagram: dougcockle (https://www.instagram.com/dougcockle/)Check out Natural 6 here: https://linktr.ee/NaturalSix Watch Natural 6 here: https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalSix

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Content Warning: This episode features some discussion of
body image, weight, and fitness that could be triggering to some. Please ensure you take time and space for yourself, and if you need to access resources they can be found at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 2nd episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Owen Trett! Owen is a video editor, and part of the team at Poncle (the studio behind Vampire Survivors)! We talk all things creative media skills, the role of higher education in the gaming industry, producing a video for a Nintendo Direct and discuss body image and self-identity. All this AND so much more including things like the Limit Break mentorship scheme of which Owen was on the committee in 2023. Owen was a fantastic guest and I really enjoyed speaking with them. I hope you enjoy it too!Note: This episode was recorded in November, 2023 for listener context.  
Follow Owen here: Lintr.ee: https://linktr.ee/owentrettPortfolio: https://owentrett.wixsite.com/websiteSocial: @Owen_Trett (https://twitter.com/Owen_Trett)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqGqW4NDLqFT_6Ty-9QyeQ
- Video essay mentioned in episode.
Check out Vampire Survivors here: https://linktr.ee/vampiresurvivors

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Large Spoiler Warning for all things The Witcher – you’ve
been warned!

In the 1st episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Amelia Herbst! Dr Amelia is a therapist, specialising in all things gaming and nerd related. Alongside this an avid gamer, panellist at conventions and a fellow writer. In this episode we tackle each of those areas in turn as well as a special tangent, nee episode figure point on the legendary Witcher character Regis! Be warned we essentially spoil the whole of The Witcher! All that and the usual shenanigans you expect from the show. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Season 4 of the show – it’s fantastic!



Note: This episode was recorded in
November, 2023 for listener context.



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Read The Psychgiest of Pop Culture (FREE PDF) The Witcher (and share the love
of Regis here): https://press.etc.cmu.edu/books/psychgiest-pop-culture-witcher

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