Grow Up Level Up

Samson Li

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. 13 Aug

    Big Walk: Actually Worth Playing?

    Big Walk is one of the most interesting co-op puzzle games to drop recently, and we put it to the test. In this episode, we dive deep into Big Walk’s gameplay, puzzle design, proximity chat, and whether it’s actually worth your time. Featuring ⁨ @KozibearLive  and  @samhallofgames  we break down our Big Walk experiences, favorite moments, and the co-op teamwork that makes or breaks each run. We talk about how Big Walk handles cooperative gameplay, how it compares to games like Untitled Goose Game and Peak, and why playing with a big group of friends can turn this into pure multiplayer chaos. From clever puzzle mechanics and physics syncing to frustrating jumping and navigation, we go through our roses, thorns, and buds for the game. Huge thank to our guests. Please follow them! Sam Hall of Games YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samhallofgames Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/samhallofgames.bsky.social Kozibear YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KozibearLive Bluesky: https://kozibear.bsky.social 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 #BigWalk #GamingPodcast #CoOpGames #IndieGames #gamereview

  2. 22 Jul

    From Collecting to Selling Pokémon - The Good Mart Interview

    In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, Samson sits down with Collin and Andrew from The Good Mart for a conversation about Pokémon vending, vintage Pokémon cards, card shows, grading, entrepreneurship, and building a brand around what you genuinely love. They share how a shared hobby turned into a real business, why they focus on vintage to mid-era cards, and how community has become one of the biggest parts of what they do. This interview also dives into collecting philosophy, finding a niche in the Pokémon market, learning through vending experience, and why fun still comes first in their business. Collin and Andrew also talk about streaming, content creation, and their long-term vision of building a physical space that supports creators, entrepreneurs, and Pokémon fans. 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

  3. 13 Jul

    Canada’s First Video Game Museum?!

    I visited the Canadian Video Game Museum for a small interview with Ryan Denison, the team lead behind this first-of-its-kind project in Canada. In this video, we talk about what CVGM is, why the exhibit matters, and how the team is building a permanent space to celebrate Canadian video game history. The Canadian Video Game Museum is currently on view at the Museum of Vancouver, located at 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9. Visit the exhibit to explore the story of Canadian game development, prototype ideas, and the people and studios that helped shape the industry. This is the audio version of a YouTube Video! ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:08 Meeting Ryan Dunnison 00:18 What CVGM is 01:45 Why this museum is unique 05:37 What visitors can expect 09:00 Where to find the museum Learn more about the museum here: https://cvgm.ca/home.html Museum location: https://museumofvancouver.ca/directions-to-mov If you enjoyed this interview, please like, comment, and subscribe for more local stories, creator interviews, and behind-the-scenes videos. 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

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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.