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Heroes of Gaming Podcast Heroes of Gaming
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Conversations with the REAL HEROES of Gaming! Retro, Indie, and AAA Creators, Concept Artists, Composers, Programmers, and Voice-Over Talents who create the video games we love!
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Perfect Music Takes a Golden Eye - Grant Kirkhope - Iconic Composer
Grant Kirkhope shares with us his journey through a combination of education and solo dedication. His unique approaches and adjacent connectivity to the folks who created RARE built a platform for Grant to bring his talents to manifest some of the most memorable music in the history of video games.
Time-travel with us as we revisit some of his greatest hits and newest achievements. This Scottish composer's works include GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and Perfect Dark, among many others.
He has won an Ivor Novello Award for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and a World Soundtrack Award for The King's Daughter as well as being nominated for various BAFTA, ASCAP, and IFMCA awards.
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Website: https://www.grantkirkhope.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantkirkhopecomposer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope
Cameo : https://www.cameo.com/grantkirkhope
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52kyuqw6IKrI3kzllwYcvd?autoplay=true
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The King of Voices - Jon St. John - Legendary Voiceover Talent
Jon St. John is world renowned for being the incredible voice of DUKE NUKEM! Jon has a career spanning decades not only as the Alien Ass Kicker, but also as an unforgettable radio personality, many iconic voices from hit animations, and more epic characters in video games like Dota 2, Guild Wars 2, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Jon shares with us the path he took to become the known talent he is and gave us a few of his tips on how to create iconic characters on our own journey. Words of encouragement, enlightenment, and entertainment await you in an episode we are so honored to have as our finale for Season 2!
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Website KING CON CRUISE: https://kingconcruise.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsjisduke
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsjisduke
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@jsjisduke
Comic Fanpage: https://www.duke4.net/ardat-lilitus-duke-nukem-fan-comics
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A New Home for Storytellers - Spinrack CEO Melissa McGinnis and CVO Jeff Pierce
The hearts and minds behind SPINRACK, Melissa McGinnis (Chief Executive Officer) and Jeff Pierce (Chief Visionary Officer) share with us a FIRST EXCLUSIVE chat about the amazing community experience they built with a team of next generation focused geniuses. SPINRACK is a home for people who produce, discuss, or collect original comic stories, emerging indie video games, and integrated NFTs.
SPINRACK REDESIGNS HOW COMICS ARE OWNED & ENJOYED
Legendary creators Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan craft characters for the largest comic book publishers in the world. Now, these artists create for you. You will own Artist-Signed pieces in every NEW sense of the term as SPINRACK takes comics into Web3.
SPINRACK.io is a community-driven Web3 entertainment corporation with an all-star team from comics, motion picture, digital security, and streaming technologies.
WE ARE CONNECTING WORLDWIDE COMIC AND GAMING FANS TOGETHER WITH STORYTELLERS AND ARTISTS WHOM WE WILL BRING ON THIS JOURNEY OF GREATNESS!
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Website: https://spinrack.io/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinrackio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinrackio
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spinrackio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23zRRH0C8C9UMnlL58IO9A
Chuck Dixon Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dixonverse
Graham Nolan Twitter: https://twitter.com/gnolan12
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A Symphony of Skills - Stephen Ddungu - Video Game Creator and Solo Developer
We had the pleasure of discovering the creative savant Stephen Ddungu online thinking his content was the next Square Enix game only to find out it was the work of one man!
From the other side of the world in Great Britain we were educated by Stephen on all the steps of creating a video game from scratch by himself from his vast knowledge in animation, composing music, world building, and storytelling.
A disciplined entrepreneur currently working on, and solo-developing, 3 large-scale ambitious projects that he's put his whole life into while balancing university before the age of 25!
Stephen chats with Vladimir on the importance of walking your own path as a creative and creator. He empowers people, young and old, to aspire to their greatest heights, utilizing their inner fire, and follow their dreams!
After you listen to the podcast check out some of Stephen Ddungu Links Below!
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Youtube
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It's the New Way To Go - Ernie Kim AKA itstheG.O - Variety Streamer
Ernie Kim AKA itstheG.O is a variety streamer, content creator, and fashion reviewer. An unstoppable zoomer with street cred on virtually everything virtual as he navigates the routes and challenges of being an entrepreneur in this massive digital landscape.
He shares with us the stories of fitting in and finding his place in the world. Ernie presents to us the relatable stress of the generation with the constant struggle of popularity contests in the real and digital space. Through the many loves of different subjects he's lived through the pressure cooker of chance and choice.
Social media is launching and crushing people every day and the responsibilities of that are not lost on Ernie. Discovering what trends and challenges people of all ages are facing is a process that comes organically to him. With that empathetic vision Ernie can see the future needs of audiences, followers, and fellow streamers.
itstheG.O Youtube Channel: Youtube
itstheG.O Intsagram: Instagram
All Ages of Geek: Website
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A Blade of Strength - Kerri Ann Hoskins - Video Game Character Icon
Kerri Ann Hoskins is an incredible woman of personal and professional achievement. Her adventurous spirit and unflinching determination is a testament to what can be achieved through positive perseverance.
Kerri is a Video Game Character Icon along with being a gymnast, super model, martial artist, weightlifter, wrestler, and stuntwoman. After appearing in NBA JAM and portraying Head Mistress Helga in the Aerosmith game Revolution X, she was asked to take on the sacred role of the toughest woman in video games, Mortal Kombat's Sonya Blade. Bringing her life's experience to sharpen the character into the Blade we all identified as being one of the best!
Kerri shares with us how important it is to be grateful for the time we have, and the responsibility she understands with every iconic position she holds. Whether it is the badass special forces agent, or the super mom of her children, they all demonstrate the strength of her heart.
From fame to family she shares an honest love for people and for life. A true champion of the human spirit, and a shining example of how strong someone can be when they challenge themselves to soar.
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Website: https://kerriann.gallery
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriAnnGallery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KerriAnnGallery
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerriann.gallery
United Cerebral Palsy Organization: https://ucp.org/
Galloping Ghost Arcade: www.gallopingghostarcade.com
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Customer Reviews
Soundtrack
Grant Kirkhope's music is the soundtrack of my gaming childhood. His compositions have stuck with me through the years, and hearing them again on this podcast was a nostalgic trip I didn't want to end.
Great content
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or simply a fan of great music, you won't want to miss this one.
Standout episode!
Grant Kirkhope's influence on the gaming world cannot be overstated, and this episode pays homage to his remarkable career with reverence and admiration. Heroes of Gaming Podcast expertly captures Kirkhope's journey, from his early days at RARE to his recent accolades, showcasing the enduring impact of his music on gamers of all ages—truly a standout episode!