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Best podcasts about children's miracle network hospitals

Latest podcast episodes about children's miracle network hospitals

SPACE TIME TALKO
Pokemon Is A Game For Kids

SPACE TIME TALKO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 90:35


We were to wrapped up in Extra Life to record live, but we sat down sunday for a fun recording full of Stadia impressions, Pokemon, a new addiction, shooty guns, and spinning wheels Topics discussed: Games We're Playing Kim Admits To Fault Exhausted Chris creates a very insane podcast... Two instances of the other host having to fill time which resulted in a TWO big thanks to our Community for helping us raise $1422 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Follow us on ALL THE SOCIAL MEDIA! Twitter / Facebook / Instagram This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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Split Screen Synics
SSS - Episode 38: Extra Life 2019

Split Screen Synics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 73:04


The Synics discuss their recent marathon gaming stream for Extra Life 2019 where they were super successful in raising over $2600 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. What an amazing day! Big thank you to everybody for participating, donating, chatting, and watching our huge stream (an especially big shout out to Uthegamers.com for a massive donation match)!Tim and Garrett (Berto was sick this week unfortunately) also bring up Blizzards bombshell game announcements, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC, and the Google Stadia Release games for the Synical Spin. One more time thank you all for helping raise money #FortheKids!

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Geek Together
Episode 25: Remember Movember

Geek Together

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 50:31


Join the Geek Together as we discuss our takeaways from BlizzCon 2019, Complex Con, recent releases or announcements we care about and more. This week we also discuss a couple of charities near and near to our hearts as we go voer the charity stream Funko Games held over the weekend and our very own Clint Crockett shares his drive for mens health and Movember.About Extra Life:Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.Go here to donate: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/GeekTogetherAbout Movember:Connecting clinicians and researchers from around the world to accelerate health outcomes for men living with prostate and testicular cancer.Go here to donate: mobro.co/clintcrockett (Geek Together will match 100% of all donations that mention Geek Together in the comments up to $500)

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Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast
Gaming for a Good Cause

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 83:46


At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Gaming for a Good Cause - Raising money for charity through gaming. Also, a review of EXIT: The Game, The Secret Lab, and a Horror/Halloween themed game night recap featuring spooky games like Ghost Fighting Treasure Hunters, Monster Factory, King of Tokyo, Sorcerer, and more. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 64th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 23rd, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine P.M. Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Suggestion Box--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comFolded Space Anachrony Insert Games great with a group of mixed gaming experience from our fans: Just Deserts, The Great Dalmuti, Dilbert Corporate Shuffle the Card Game, Dutch Blitz, Mint Works, Click Click Boom, Dice of Crowns, ---Ask The Bellhop--- In about a week and a half games all over the world are going to be gathering in support of the Extra Life charity gaming marathon that raises money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.Here in windsor this will be my 7th year helping to organize the local Extra Life efforts and one of the questions I get asked all the time is: "What can I do to help raise money, through tabletop gaming?"Games mentioned and other links:Extra Life Homepage, The Windsor Extra Life Team Page, Windsor Board Game Blitz Wrap Up, Windsor Extra Life Geek and Gaming Auction Info, Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator, Artemis in Windsor Ontario, Hidden Trail Escape Rooms, Related blog post: Gaming for a Good Cause - Raising Monday for Charity Through Tabletop Gaming, ---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comThursday Live Stream: Join us Thursday nights at nine o’clock Eastern as the Tabletop Bellhop Team does some live streaming. Sometimes we will be playing digital games online, other times we may be reviewing kickstarters, maybe we will read an FAQ, you never know what you will get.---The Road to Extra Life 2019--- The final destination is in sight. Join us November 2nd/3rd. We will be at the CG Realm 10am Saturday until 6pm Sunday. Silent Auction all weekend and Live Auction at 7pm Saturday. Join us on Twitch!---The Game Room - EXIT The Game: The Secret Lab--- A look at an escape room in a box game: EXIT the game, The Secret lab.Links: EXIT The Game: The Secret Lab, EXIT The Game: The Abandoned Cabin, On the Blog EXIT: The Game - The Secret Lab - A Look at this Escape Room in a Box ---The Bellhop’s Tabletop--- A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.EXIT The Game: The Secret Lab Horror Board Game Suggestions for your Themed Game Night, Monster Factory, King of Tokyo, King of Tokyo Power Up, Ghost Stories, Sorcerer, Abomination The Heir of Frankenstein, Tyrants of the Underdark, Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters, Related blog posts: EXIT The Game and a Horror Themed Public Play Event---Blog Plug and Patreon Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhopInstagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

Achieving Awesomeness Now
The Miracle Behind The Miracle

Achieving Awesomeness Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 36:56


Nathan Osmond sits down with Joe Lake, co-founder of Children's Miracle Network and discusses the miracles behind the creation of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This amazing foundation was created by Nathan's grandmother, Olive Osmond, and has since raised over 7 billion dollars for children's hospitals around the world. Joe was instrumental in bringing it to life. We hope this episode inspires you to leave a legacy and to believe in miracles. To learn more about CMN Hospitals, please visit childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org

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Using the Whole Whale Podcast
134: Raising $50M from online gaming with Extra-Life.org

Using the Whole Whale Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 43:04


Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised over $50 million USD for sick and injured kids. We interview Lou Adducci the Senior Manager of Extra Life for Children's Miracle Network Hospital Network.  E-Sports are on track to be a billion-dollar market in 2019, and the opportunity for peer-to-peer giving is just starting.   

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Untold Miracles Podcast - Motivational Conversations with Celebrities and Inspirational Kids

Adam DeVine is a famous actor, producer, singer, and standup comedian. He is known for his roles in Workaholics, Modern Family, Pitch Perfect, The Lego Batman Movie, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Adam is also a former patient at a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and has a very inspiring story of hope and recovery.   Listen to this episode and learn:   How Adam learned to walk again after an accident that left him in a coma and required over 25 surgeries.   Why Adam was kicked off the set of “About Schmidt” while filming as an extra.  How Adam used to prepare for bullies using funny retorts.   About Adam’s biggest takeaways from visiting children’s hospitals across the North America.   About Adam’s life motto and best advice from his parents.  

Team Chat Podcast: A Video Game Podcast
Extra Life 2018 & Team Chat's 3rd Birthday! - Team Chat Podcast Episode 143

Team Chat Podcast: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 61:15


This week we have the recording of the live episode we did as part of our Extra Life 2018 charity stream! Not only was November 3rd Extra Life day, but it was also TCP's 3rd birthday! Jerrett and Mogan discuss the past year of TCP, their favorite episodes, and what changes will be coming to the show for its fourth year. LINKS: Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Support the show and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamChatPodcast/ Follow TCP and the hosts on Twitter: - TCP: https://twitter.com/TeamChatPodcast - Jerrett: https://twitter.com/jtwilson - Mogan: https://twitter.com/MoganATX

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Opportunity Roll - Dungeons And Dragons 5E Podcast.

Join our Adventurers on their continued journey, deciding on new traveling arrangements and finding trouble on the road. Let's see how our Adventures fair on this episode. Cast:Corey Lynn, Dungeon MasterWinter Kofron, CharityEtta M Briscoe, MaggieNicole Goennier, SicariiSnubShadow, Sebastian Want to be a hero IRL? :https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=315775 "Extra Life is a 24-hour fundraising and gaming marathon to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.On Game Day (Nov. 3rd), I will join the thousands of gamers and dedicate an entire day to play games and get donations from friends like YOU!100% of the donations go to my local hospital. TOGETHER we will make a difference for sick kids!Your donation is tax-deductible and will make miracles happen for families who desperately need them. You can click the "Donate" button at the top of the linked page to make a safe and easy online donation. " Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpportunityRoll/?ref=bookmarks Email: Opportunityroll.podcast@gmail.com Thanks to PurplePlanet music for our music tracks www.purple-planet.com/ Thanks to Kobold Press, we are using a few monsters from their tome of beasts during our podcast.

Opportunity Roll - Dungeons And Dragons 5E Podcast.
Episode 14: Along the Water's Edge

Opportunity Roll - Dungeons And Dragons 5E Podcast.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 84:53


Join our heroes as they journey out deeper into the land of Talalia with their new friend. Mistakes are made and skills are discovered during this episode of Opportunity Roll with Group 2. Cast: Corey Lynn, Dungeon Master Laura TangledinBlue, Mila Nicole P., Athyra Blue, Zachariah   Want to be a hero IRL? :https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=315775 "Extra Life is a 24-hour fundraising and gaming marathon to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.On Game Day (Nov. 3rd), I will join the thousands of gamers and dedicate an entire day to play games and get donations from friends like YOU!100% of the donations go to my local hospital. TOGETHER we will make a difference for sick kids!Your donation is tax-deductible and will make miracles happen for families who desperately need them. You can click the "Donate" button at the top of the linked page to make a safe and easy online donation. " Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpportunityRoll/?ref=bookmarks Email: Opportunityroll.podcast@gmail.com Thanks to PurplePlanet music for our music tracks www.purple-planet.com/ Thanks to Kobold Press, we are using a few monsters from their "Tome of beasts" during our podcast.

Opportunity Roll - Dungeons And Dragons 5E Podcast.

As our Adventurers finish in town they get back on the road to find Everet and continue on their quest, getting sidetracked along the way. Cast:Corey Lynn, Dungeon MasterWinter Kofron, CharityEtta M Briscoe, MaggieNicole Goennier, SicariiSnubShadow, Sebastian Want to be a hero IRL? :https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=315775 "Extra Life is a 24-hour fundraising and gaming marathon to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.On Game Day (Nov. 3rd), I will join the thousands of gamers and dedicate an entire day to play games and get donations from friends like YOU!100% of the donations go to my local hospital. TOGETHER we will make a difference for sick kids!Your donation is tax-deductible and will make miracles happen for families who desperately need them. You can click the "Donate" button at the top of the linked page to make a safe and easy online donation. " Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpportunityRoll/?ref=bookmarks Email: Opportunityroll.podcast@gmail.com Thanks to PurplePlanet music for our music tracks www.purple-planet.com/ Thanks to Kobold Press, we are using a few monsters from their tome of beasts during our podcast.

Leadership Legacy
LL21: Mallory Hagan, Hagan for House

Leadership Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 25:42


Mallory Hagan is a native of Opelika, Alabama where she graduated from Opelika High School in 2007. From Alexander City to the Auburn-Opelika area, Mallory's family has been in Alabama's 3rd congressional district for more than five generations. In 2013, Mallory earned the job of Miss America. Her service consisted of traveling North America championing for children as the National Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In 2014, Mallory co-founded a small personal branding and marketing business, DEFINE: Mind. Mission. Marketing. In 2016, Mallory joined the news team at WLTZ First News NBC 38 in Columbus, Georgia. Now Mallory wants to work across party lines for the future of all Alabamians. Website: https://www.haganforhouse.com/about/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10206616693508534 Instagram: http://instagram.com/haganforhouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaganforHouse NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadership-legacy/support

What We Do
Episode 16: Kelli Davis #UntoldMiracles

What We Do

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 35:37


This week's guest is someone that is so special to our host as a mentor and friend. Kelli Davis is the Director of Celebrity Relations for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals which means she is charge of getting the cause in front of celebrities, getting them on board to help market the cause, and she makes miracle moments happen for the kids of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals with their favorite celebrity heroes. Kelli is also the host of the Untold Miracles Podcast where she shares wonderful miracle stories and she is a motivation speaker discussing miracles, how to make them happen, and her own struggles with things like anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia and how she's overcome them. Please enjoy this emotional and inspiring episode!

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Convenience Matters
#110 Networking for Kids

Convenience Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 20:39


The 'C' in C-Store can stand for more than convenience. In this episode, it stands for community, caring, and children. Hear how getting involved with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals can benefit stores, the community and most importantly, kids. To learn more, get involved or to donate, please visit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS

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Rhian's Hope
Barbehque: Gaming for Good

Rhian's Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 23:06


My guest today is /u/barbehque, Reddit Moderator for Los Angeles and gamer who has raised thousands of dollars for Extra Life, an organization that unites gamers around the world to raise money for sick and injured kids at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Reddit can get a bad rap, but listen and learn how Barbehque has harnessed the internet to do good in a big, sometimes mean city. Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/ Los Angeles Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/  Donate: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=274036 Watch: https://www.twitch.tv/losangelesredditors  Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com. 

Convenience Matters
#74 Miracles by Speedway

Convenience Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 18:57


With more than 2,700 stores throughout the eastern U.S., Speedway knows that it takes differentiation and benchmarking to be the best at what they do. Glenn Plumby will share some stunning figures about the convenience industry released by NACS Research. Glenn also will share how deeply Speedway is committed to community involvement as the largest contributor within the convenience store industry to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in addition to United Way.

Joblogues
Minisode: 'Tis the Season!

Joblogues

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 23:49


Happy Holidays! During this week's special minisode we're raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals which provides over 32 million patient visits for kids each year at 170 of the best children's hospitals in the US and Canada. Plus, an in-depth interview with CMN exec, Miranda Barnard, on navigating careers in non-profits and the unexpected professional benefits of contributing your resources towards a cause you care about. Donate to CMN Hospitals: cmnh.co/goodjob Send us your 2016 wins: hi@joblogues.com Connect with us: @joblogues | joblogues.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Motivational Millennial | Passion | Dreams | Overcome Challenges | Purpose | Fulfillment | Motivation

Mallory Hagan won the prestigious job of Miss America in January of 2013.  During her year of service, Mallory logged approximately 160,000 miles traveling across the country to address an array of audiences on her platform: “Stop it Now: Child Sexual Abuse.” During this time she served as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and visited CMN Hospitals across the country. She also lobbied for funding Children’s Advocacy Centers, and spoke at numerous fundraisers, forums and charity galas. As an advocate for the prevention of Child Abuse and the #BodyPositive movement, Mallory continues to speak across the country about the importance of child abuse prevention, self-esteem and wellness.   You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.motivationalmillennial.com.  

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Satellite Sisters
Election Anxiety, Texas State Fair, Taylor Swift & Book Recommendations

Satellite Sisters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 68:02


Today on the podcast, Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan connect to discuss Election Anxiety. Does Liz need an intervention? Or will the Anti-Election Meditations she's working on do the trick? What kind of person watches ALL the Sunday news shows on Sunday? It's Liz and she just can't stay away from election coverage even though she knows it's causing symptoms like stress eating and lack of sleep. Julie suggests a newscation-- or better yet try reading a book.    For the Washington Post feature about 10% Happier’s meditations to calm election stress, go here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/10/20/did-the-debate-stress-you-out-theres-now-an-app-with-emergency-election-stress-meditations/   To listen to the election mediations, go here:  http://www.10percenthappier.com/elections   Also on the show:   Taylor Swift and the Texas State Fair Most Embarrassing Mothering Moment Lian Defends the Rights of Plastics Bags Julie has tips on how to keep your voice young     Book Recommendations:      Liz goes to see Maria Semple, author of Where'd you go, Bernadette, talk about her new book, Today Will be Different  with fell writer Gigi Levangie. . Liz loved her talk and shares insights here.    For more on Maria Semple and her new book Today Will Be Different, go here: https://www.amazon.com/Maria-Semple/e/B001JSAT4E   For more on Gigi Levangie and her books, go here: https://www.amazon.com/Gigi-Levangie-Grazer/e/B001H6MGI0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1477423065&sr=1-2-ent Julie previews the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group Book Pick A Man Called Ove.      Thanks to our sponsor Quip. Modern Oral Care Delivered to your Door. Use our special URL and PROMO CODE for a Free $5 refill: http://www.getquip.com/sisters Promo Code: Sisters   Also, thanks for donating to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Money goes to your local hospitals to help kids and families in your area. To donate:   http://www,cmnh.co/sisters     

Satellite Sisters
Cozy Couch, Weird Animal Stories, Road Trip

Satellite Sisters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2016 58:11


Today's show is a New To You Satellite Sisters episode from October 15, 2008.  We start with Installment 1 of Edna and Jim's Excellent Adventure.  Monica's about to leave on a road trip with our parents to move them from Oregon to California.  It was the beginning of a series of transitions we made with our parents.  For those of you who have been through this experience, you know how difficult and unpredictable it can be.  We enlisted a Geriatric Care Manager and did a great deal of research about caring for the elderly.   In other news, Lian makes the argument that Beverly Hills Chihauha should really be named Beverly Hills German Shepherd.  Go Delgado! Monica has a list of the 8 most dangerous pets for kids.  Lian has strong feelings about turtles and has tales of Galapagos and Yangtze turtles that need preservation around the planet.  Sheila has a list of the worst healthy foods and attempts a crazy calories quiz for Yum Brands.  Later, she's on the Cozy Couch: Perfumes that make women look slimmer!  Smart new ways to remove water stains! Autumn candle therapy.  Here we are with just a few weeks left before the 2016 election, so we could also use some candle therapy.    Thank you for your donations to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. We'll have another story for you on Tuesday's new show.  Also, to use the special offer from Glossier that we launched on Tuesday's show, go to www.glossier.com and use the promo code sisters.  Shop and enjoy.  Julie enjoyed the Boy Brow.

Evansville Podcast
Silent Movie Night - Robert Nicholls

Evansville Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 33:03


First Presbyterian's Director of Music Robert Nicholls joins me to discuss the upcoming event where he will provide live pipe organ accompaniment to classic silent films: The Golem on Friday (Oct 14) and Nosferatu on Saturday (Oct 15). Admission is free but donations will be collected to support the Choir School of First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is located at 609 SE 2nd St, Evansville, Indiana 47713.  The Golem Nosferatu First Presbyterian Church Take 10% Off mattresses, sheets, towels & more at eLuxurySupply.com! Code EVANSVILLEPODCAST10. Valid Sitewide. Limited time offer. Shop now! Saint Peter's Highland UCC will be hosting its fifth annual 24 Hour Extra Life Board Gaming Marathon as a benefit for Riley Hospital for Children across the weekend of October 21st through October 23rd. Sponsored players and guests will be playing over sixty board games donated by board game publishers and the community for at least twenty-four total hours to raise money for Indiana's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital. This year's board game marathon will feature a silent auction with items ranging from board games to crafts to tickets to gift cards and hotel stays. It will also have the fourth annual World Series of Clabber. If you think you're good at Clabber, come prove it and play Evansville's Game for Indiana's Kids. And that's not all, we have a Boom Boom Balloon Tournament, a Wits and Wagers game show dinner, and much much more. Donate to Riley or join the team as a sponsored player or just stop by over the weekend and play some games to help heal sick and injured kids. Details can be found on St Peter's board game marathon's Extra Life page at http://www.extra-life.org/team/stpetersgamenight

Scene World – The C64 NTSC/PAL Disk Magazine – Podcast
Podcast Episode #15 - Extra Life's Rick Heaton

Scene World – The C64 NTSC/PAL Disk Magazine – Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015


Extra Life is a unique way for gamers to give back, and has raised more than $14 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since 2008. AJ and Joerg talk to community manager Rick Heaton about his experiences with the organization, the work they do, and how all of us can help out. Also, Joerg really wants Extra Life to expand to Europe.

Great Big Table
Great Big Table podcast - Episode 004 - Extra Life Wrapup

Great Big Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2013


It's over six months late, but we finally get around to wrapping up our Extra Life weekend long board gaming event that raised money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. We played twenty four hours of board games across three days and raised over two thousand dollars for charity (over $2000!). We're very proud of what we accomplished in our first year and are looking forward to more success as we continue this annual event in our community.Mostly, Jim spends this episode grasping for that word for the structured play mat that you play cards to in popular hobby games and stages an intervention for Adrienne's recent addiction.Thank you to all our Extra Life supporters. We have amazing and generous friends, fans, and family members. We wouldn't have been successful without all of your support. Some of the games we talk about this episode include:7 WondersAction Castle and the other Parsley games (they're like $5 a piece)Are you a werewolf? (the cheaper, basic verion) / Ultimate Werewolf (the more expensive deluxe version)Alien FrontiersCan't StopCosmic EncounterDownfall of Pompei EleminisEscape: The Curse of the TempleFill the Barn Flash Point: Fire RescueFlower FallGlory to RomeGot 'Em!Liar's DiceMonopoly DealPerudo PitPitchcarRace for the Galaxy Rattle SnakeSan Juan The Secret Garden (out of print, Board Game Geek page)TherapyWits and Wagers: Party ZoolorettoDownload the episode: GBT-EP004-Extra-Life-Wrapup-Final.mp3 Subscribe to the podcast: via RSSSubscribe to the podcast: via iTunesSend us an Email: podcast@greatbigtable.comFollow us on Twitter: @greatbigtable Leave us a voicemail: (401) It is big or (401) 484-7244This episode of the Great Big Table is released under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives 3.0 license.The My favorite game console is a table and chairs image is released under a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike license by Daniel Solis. If you like the image, head over to Daniel's blog, danielsolis.com, and buy the t-shirt. If you buy a t-shirt, tell Daniel that the Great Big Table podcast sent you. Daniel has an amazing blog with many interesting thoughts about gaming. Check it out.The music for this episode is "Vox vs. Uke" by unreal_dm (featuring Mind Map That!) and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. You can hear more of unreal_dm's wonderful music creations at ccmixter.org/people/unreal_dm.***Great Big Table is a late-night conversation between two Midwestern geeks with dreams of world domination through board games. It's not a great plan, but it's our plan and we're sticking to it. Join as we plot to put a meeple in every pot- or at least on every table. We slipped the bonds of our robot masters, so the only opinions represented here are our own. We are however in league with Amazon, so a percentage of every purchase made through our links goes into our onshore accounts (thanks!). Some games have been provided by publishers for review while we picked up others for a buck or two at a thrift store or yard sale. Others are from our own collections or games we played with friends and strangers. You should be proud of yourself for reading all this small print- we are!

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Just Talking Podcast
Episode 50 - Gaming Sarcastically

Just Talking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2010 51:37


Joining me on this, my 50th episode of Just Talking is Lono from Sarcastic Gamer. Among the opening bullet points in our conversation include Lono's origins with Sarcastic Gamer, the infamous Battlefield: Bad Company boycott, the unique perspective Sarcastic Gamer brings to the independent gaming community. That part was great, but the real gem of our conversation is Extra Life, a 24-hour gaming marathon aimed at raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This is the 3rd year of Extra Life and as you will hear, not just Sarcastic Gamer but the gamers as a collective entity are doing great things. As a special favor to me, my eager-listener, and as a thanks to Lono for coming on, please consider sponoring him as he prepares for 24-hours of digital marathoning. You can find his page here - https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=1708095EC+0+559FD Enjoy. Run Time - 51:33 Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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