The Digital Fireside

Following your standard Weekly Corona Update ™, the boys take turns riffing on Joe Biden's increasing senility, Alex talks about Nier: Automata, and Luke pushes for Lebron James to take office in 2024. CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY: 323-207-5637 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Subscribe to the show on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2oVlN1P ITUNES: https://apple.co/332KCHZ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2LMbxCo CONTACT US/BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Coronavirus wrecks havoc on the world, Alex talks about his Stardew Valley doppleganger, Luke talks mobile games, and the boys talk about Yakuza 0. Note that there are slight audio issues on this episode. CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY: 323-207-5637 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Subscribe to the show on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2oVlN1P ITUNES: https://apple.co/332KCHZ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2LMbxCo CONTACT US/BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke returns from Tahiti, Alex recants his brief experience as a vegan, and the boys talk about Trump's impeachment and the impending SCHISM (skizm? schism.) of the democratic party. Also, Corona-virus! Scary! CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY: 323-207-5637 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Subscribe to the show on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2oVlN1P ITUNES: https://apple.co/332KCHZ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2LMbxCo CONTACT US/BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke gets outraged about the number of Pokemon in the latest installment, Alex survives a 48 hour fast in his newest diet, the boys share their thoughts on Jedi: Fallen Order, and what you've all been waiting for - we take your phone calls and even hear from the man who inspired Alex to write Ben Drowned himself. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 - Luke's Pokemon Frustration 12:25 - Jedi: Fallen Order 17:30 - Alex's Fasting Diet 34:55 - Mandatory Trump Impeachment Check-In 46:35 - We Take Phone Calls 1:04:08 - We Read Comments CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY: 323-207-5637 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Subscribe to the show on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2oVlN1P ITUNES: https://apple.co/332KCHZ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2LMbxCo CONTACT US/BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com

The boys kick off Season 2 by discussing Disco Elysium, the impeachment of Donald Trump, journalistic integrity, and share their anticipation for the exciting new game show Where In The World Is Jeffrey Epstein? We now have a call-in line, if you'd like to leave a voicemail to be read on air give us a shout at 323-207-5637. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Subscribe to the show on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2oVlN1P ITUNES: https://apple.co/332KCHZ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2LMbxCo BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Alex discusses Tulsi Gabbard's dark horse comeback, Luke conducts the #YangGang train, and the boys wonder if anyone can even beat Trump. We also somehow find time to talk about and rank our Top 5 summer videogames. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 What's Been Going On? 05:30 Tulsi Gabbard and the DNC 21:30 Who Can Beat Trump? 37:16 #YangGang 53:10 Doomsday Prepping 55:30 Top 5 Games We Played This Summer SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke explains how a methhead crashed his wedding, Alex expresses his disdain for Gears 5 and World of Warcraft Classic, and the boys explore the dark corners of the internet by reading Ben Drowned fanfiction. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Luke Gets Married 15:28 World of Warcraft Classic 32:30 Gears 5 44:15 The Ben Drowned fanfiction.net nightmare begins SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com INTERMISSION MUSIC: The Elevator Bossa Nova by Benjamin Tissot BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Stan Mattingly, president of XY Consulting, joins us to talk about the creative process behind starting a business, the 9-5 day job trap, mental motivation, tips for entrepreneurial success, and more. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

We answer your questions, ranging from Hillary Clinton, Ben Drowned's Sexuality (??), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, DMT, Dragon Ball, Jessica Yaniv, and much more. Let us know how we're doing! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Benjamin Boyce - an investigative journalist and culture critic - joins us to talk about the controversy at Evergreen College, Jessica Yaniv, and the start of Google and Youtube censorship. Benjamin Boyce's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm13xHVNFVwzHzK3QHSaZ3Q SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://paypal.me/alexanderdhall Listen in to The Digital Fireside on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

We interview Franklin Oliver - a prominent social studies and US history teacher with over 15 years as an educator - to talk about the recent national controversy with Brebeuf Jesuit and the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church. We dive into his experience teaching one of his more infamous classes "Genocide and the Holocaust" and how it has evolved over the years. In addition, we explore perspectives on millennials and Gen Z - ranging from the unique economy and housing crises they now face, social media's accelerated growth with deep fakes, how Trump's presidency has impacted public discourse, and how they might better reach a country that is so politically divided. Article summarizing the Brebeuf Jesuit controversy: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/education/2019/07/10/cathedral-teacher-fired-same-sex-marriage-sues-indianapolis-archdiocese-identifies-himself/1694669001/ Franklin Oliver's Whodeanny Podcast: http://whodeannypod.libsyn.com/ Listen in to The Digital Fireside on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

We remember Desmond Daniel Amofah, also known by his Youtube persona Etika, who passed away at 29 years old on June 19, 2019. We also talk about Alex's time back in Los Angeles, DMT, toxic masculinity, depression, and the dangers of internet fame looking through the lens of what happened this week. In addition, we discuss the unfortunate amount of proverbial vultures that have come out of the woodwork after Etika's passing. Timestamped: The Etika discussion begins at roughly 38:00 and goes until the end of the episode. Brogaming Discord: https://discord.gg/2zEhDhX Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Jennifer White - one of the most prolific adult film actresses in the industry - joins us on location in Los Angeles to sit down and talks about the behind the scenes of the industry that most people don't know about, what got her into porn, how it's affected her personal life, and her experiences utilizing DMT to treat anxiety. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Chris Cantelmo, a molecular biophysicist from Yale with 35 years in the pharmaceutical industry, joins us from Los Angeles to sit down and discuss his theories that have gone viral online - the claims of being able to treat mental illness and even cure cancer by administering DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine). Strap yourselves in. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Roads by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6XhY6AMmkLA Contact: liqwydmusic@gmail.com BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke talks about ProJared's latest scandal, Alex hypothesizes the importance of having an exit strategy for internet fame, and Luke offers sympathy for Alex's unhealthy anticipation of World of Warcraft: Classic. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke and Alex answer emails and read your comments! Luke talks Smash Brothers, Alex won't shut up about Devil May Cry, and both of them argue over the right pronunciation of Jadusable and the future of BEN Drowned. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Mitch, diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2017, tells his incredible story of living with and fighting cancer. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke, a longtime subscriber of Etika, talks about the prominent Youtuber's rise to fame and the past events of April leading to a rumored fan theory of his involvement of a cult. Alex weighs in on the seductive dangers of internet/Youtube fame. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO: "Dreamcatcher" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Chris, with 117 days sober, joins us to talk about his experience dealing with substance addiction, his own struggles, his recovery, and the rehabilitation industry. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm INTRO/OUTRO: Angel Share by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ BOOKING REQUESTS: contact@thedigitalfireside.com EMAIL QUESTIONS; contact@thedigitalfireside.com

Luke talks Marvel, Alex talks about his creative process when it comes to writing and somehow shoehorns Knights of the Old Republic (??) in, and the two give their thoughts on Joe Biden's presidential run - with Luke hopeful about Pete Buttigieg but Alex pessimistic that the Democratic Party even stands a chance in 2020... unless a new contender emerges. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm

On the first episode, we get to know Luke Cureton - a collegiate athlete turned medical software analyst - who comes aboard to discuss his experience learning to code at a nationally acclaimed coding bootcamp. After a dramatic life change in college he found that his chosen sport was no longer a viable option, and finding the right path forward was difficult. We talk a bit about his process behind landing on coding and his journey up to that point, his experience at a prominent coding bootcamp, and fill out the hour with esports, DOTA 2, and performance enhancing drugs. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm

Alex gives a brief background on what lead to the creation of The Digital Fireside. Listen in on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-fireside/id1460725470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IVSEm8fiOI2brsymIGhxA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpfTv86YElNgHpXDqWd6H_gattFrf66lm