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Welcome back to a rare Fireside Chat episode of Player's Club!This episode, Emmett solos to talk all about the overwhelming amount of video game showcases that have happened in the last few days. From Summer Game Fest and the Woman Led Game Showcase, to the Future Game Show and the Mix Summer Showcase. Plus, he also talks at length about the Splitgate 2 controversy, all of the tomfoolery going on that makes it hard to celebrate games right now, and he even discovers some cool new games in the middle of the show!Plus, in the Whatcha Playin segment, Emmett talks about Splitgate 2's Battle Royale mode and Terminator: Resistance.Timecodes:Start 00:00TOTS: Summer Game Fest was a MESS 4:18 Summer Game Fest Showcase 10:48 The Splitgate 2 Tomfoolery 17:08 Day of the Devs 32:26 More Showcases 36:12 Woman Led Games Showcase 36:50 The Mix Summer Games Showcase 40:52 Wholesome Games Direct 44:46 Future Games Showcase 46:42 PC Gaming Showcase 51:24 Frosty Games Showcase 1:00:39 Xbox Showcase 1:01:53:00 Showcases Suck, but we need em? 1:09:38 WHERE IS SHE DREAMS ELSEWHERE? 1:12:45 Too Much Going On rn 1:15:31 Final SGF Thoughts 1:25:00 Reach 1:25:30 Love Eternal 1:27:04 Whatcha Playin 1:31:56 Terminator: Resistance 1:32:32 Splitgate 2 Battle Royale 1:44:28 Housekeeping 1:51:02Housekeeping:Vidjagame Apocalypse : Most Powerful Nintendo System Launches - Vidjagame Apocalypse 630Quan Millz fan club by Welcome to the ThingMetal Eden | VGU Test Drive - VGU.TVLost in Random: The Eternal Die | VGU Test Drive - VGU.TVSplitgate 2 | VGU Test Drive - VGU.TVMostroscopy | VGU Test Drive - VGU.TVCheck out YouTube Channel here!Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!Like us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!
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Essence magazine is championing Cardi B single lifestyle and the fellas want to remind Offset not to crash out and to tell Essence, that Cardi is more than a hot girlNEW MERCH DROP - MOST ACTIVE DADS T-SHIRTExclusively brought to you by No Grease Barbershop Northlake and Premium Outlets(00:10) Gavin addresses why having a pretty female cohost is necessary for the Black Dads Club - (03:40) Pastor Mike explains to Gavin he won't kink shame him if he's into pegging? - (07:40) Kita Rose debates public or private relationships on social media, and why do women hide their mans face? - (20:20) Happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month: the fellas discuss how they take care of their mental health - (31:30) Offset is ready to crash out and the fellas debate can your son hair match your exes new man. - (44:00) Could you be upset with Essence and Tyler Perry doubling down and feeding their niche? - (54:00) #AskABlackDad: How do I prove to the courts that I have been in my kids life since day one! - (01:04:00) Pusha T reveals that UMG has been censoring artist against Drake for years - (01:17:00) A Mom begs for the community to stop using the term YN and Mike believes it has become a racial term. - (01:21:00) The New York Knicks has fired their coach after reaching the ECFSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/Subscribe to Our YouTube: https://bit.ly/BDCYTSub JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/tTy5MdfMFollow Us Today: Instagram -Twitter
In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Seb, Doug, and Mike discuss changes in Tesla's perception as a brand and worldwide sales. Topics include Elon's all-hands meeting and prediction of unlimited abundance, Cybertruck recalls and test drive, Mark Rober's FSD test versus LIDAR, and more!Show notes and commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:1:34 Tesla Protests4:56 Elon's All Hands Meeting6:01 Tesla's Brand Value12:24 Infinite Sustainable Abundance?20:07 Global Sales and Market Trends29:50 Cybertruck Recall Issues34:46 Test Driving the Cybertruck40:33 Lucid Motors and Market Challenges43:08 Porche Taycan Revisited47:42 Mark Rober and Lidar Debate52:23 Self-Driving Sensor Suite IntegrationCo-hosts-Seb: @Seb P85DMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print.Our writing tips for June are from Anna Britton, the host and founder of the Rejected Writers Club Podcast. A writer herself, Anna's debut crime thriller "Shot in the dark" was published in October 2023 and the Rejected Writers Club podcast was featured on Write on Audio in February. Anna was alongside Write On! Editor Madeleine White for this recording. Find out more about Anna Britton and her work by visiting her website here https://annabritton.co.uk/And you can listen to the Rejected Writers' Club Podcast which Anna hosts here https://open.spotify.com/show/1ywPPUA1XfgAaBJZLAjxB8?si=6fb486a54a364a6b We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio. This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory. Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.
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Welcome back to the Club!This week, Graydon joins Al and Emmett to talk about the best games of PAX East 2025. Graydon saw a lot of cool indies, and at least one exciting AAA game as well, and he spends the entire episode telling us all about them. Plus, we talk about the Giant Bomb revival and get into some other random shenanigans as well. Tune in to hear all about them all!Timestamps:Start 00:00TOTS: PAX East 2025 6:47Desktop Survivors 98 20:41In Full Bloom 33:10Fresh Tracks 40:11Nocturne 46:38Airframe Ultra 51:17Overpower 1:02:32RIP Giant Bomb (Long Live Giant Bomb) 1:06:11Fighter's Forge 1:23:59Militsioner 1:25:44Crimson Desert 1:28:01What's Next? 1:35:05Gori Cuddly Carnage Shoutout?!?!? 1:40:57What games did Al buy? 1:43:05Housekeeping 1:48:39Housekeeping:Desktop Survivors 98 on SteamIn Full Bloom by obleak games, anchiyis | Charisse, LisaBachFresh Tracks on SteamNocturne on SteamAirframe Ultra on SteamFighters Forge on SteamMilitsioner on SteamCrimson Desert on SteamBlades of Fire | VGU Test DriveCaptain Blood Review: Blood Tinted Glasses - VGU.TVCheck out YouTube Channel here!Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!Like us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!
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Rambo and Jubi go over the latest happenings in New Eden!- Patch notes & Cheating- Penalties- Discord drama- BilliBilli livestream- Super Vac discussion- Community news- Blow Me Mountain- Cover what we missed.
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Send us a textThis week EJ the DJ, Claire Fae, and Shelley LaBelle have a general conversation that ranges from places to eat, favorite and least favorite drinks, and practical jokes. Toward the end we also have the lovely CeCe join us for a little bit too.
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In The Clubhouse: Mark Rolfing Analyst And Commentator NBC/ Golfchannel Pate Clarson Analyst And Commentator NBC/Golf Channel Steve Pike Owner/Editor Spike On Golf and Travel” Spikeongolfandtravel.Com Anthony Pioppi Golf Author, Writer, Historian President, Seth Raynor Society Author The Finest Nines
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Welcome back to the Club!This time, Emmett and Al are talking about how to keep gaming at the end of the world. We're on the verge of massive tariffs causing price hikes all over gaming, and we're amid a Boycott against Microsoft. Both of these things restrict what we're able to play, but this episode will discuss a few ways to keep playing through everything that's going on right now.Al talks about their time with Greedfall and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Emmett talks about his time with God of War Ragnarok Valhalla and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.Timestamps:Start: 00:00TotS: Tariff Price Hikes 10:59 Microsoft Boycott talk 27:01 Emulation & Classic Games 32:25 The PC Echosystem 1:00:25 Focusing on your Backlog 1:20:03 Whatcha Playin? 1:48:56 God of War Ragnarok Valhalla 1:52:16 Greedfall 1:58:36 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 2:09:24 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2:18:38 Housekeeping 2:31:18Housekeeping:Episode 4 - Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025) | O Say Can UC? A Beginner's Guide to Gundam - VGU.TV Songs That Still Resonate With Us Through The Years - VGU.TVOK Go and the Adjacent Possible Review - A Decade in the Making - VGU.TVThoughts on The Microsoft Boycott- VGU.TV ARC Raiders | VGU Test DriveStar Overdrive | VGU Test Drive
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Wes is once again joined in the Shed by hosts of the Bigfoot Club podcast, Bigfoot Bob and Sasquatch Steven. Together, the guys discuss all things Bigfoot, the Kandahar Giant, college basketball, the Luka Doncic trade, movies, an unsolved murder in Texas, faith, dealing with grief and overcoming loss, and so much more. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
In The Clubhouse: Michael Patrick Shiels Our Travel Writer Extraordinaire Host of Michigans Big Show Author of Less Than Torrid Tales Matthew Gilbert Executive Chef at Medinah Country Club Chicago, Illinois Max Novena PGA Tournament Director The Sentry 2025 Kapalua, Maui Michael Abramowitz VP of Public Relations Concert Golf Partners Ben Hongo Pres Aloha Section PGA Master PGA Teaching Professional
In The Clubhouse: Michael Patrick Shiels Our Travel Writer Extraordinaire Host of Michigans Big Show Author of Less Than Torrid Tales Matthew Gilbert Executive Chef at Medinah Country Club Chicago, Illinois Max Novena PGA Tournament Director The Sentry 2025 Kapalua, Maui Michael Abramowitz VP of Public Relations Concert Golf Partners Ben Hongo Pres Aloha Section PGA Master PGA Teaching Professional
Ray Franco joins Chris and Ashley as they talk all things regarding this crazy industry we've all chosen to be a part of. Ray has worked EVERYWHERE, including for Chris for over 10 years. Ray has a lot to say about what he's learned over the years. So many fun and crazy stories. Prost!
In this episode of The Living to 100 Club Podcast, we welcome back the dynamic and insightful Lynne Bowman. Now celebrating her 80th year, Lynne shares reflections on embracing aging, health trends, and personal reinvention. We discuss her fitness journey, the evolving views on sugar substitutes and healthy eating, and the role of social connection in longevity. We also touch on embracing new passions—whether it's painting, drumming, or exploring AI technology. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that aging is not about slowing down but about evolving, learning, and thriving. Key Takeaways: A New Perspective on Aging: Lynne reflects on turning 80 and how aging brings freedom from societal expectations. Health Trends & Longevity: Insights on sugar substitutes, the Keto and carnivore diets, and the potential longevity benefits of Metformin. The Power of Social Connection: How community and shared meals enhance well-being, especially for those living alone. Reinvention & Lifelong Learning: Joe and Lynne discuss personal growth, staying mentally and physically active, and embracing new hobbies like drumming and painting. AI in Podcasting & Content Creation: Exploring the role of AI in summarizing conversations and content generation. Mini Bio Lynne has been featured at women's expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall's How Does She Do It? (2012). In previous lives, she won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist, and television Weather Person. Lynne has three grown children, two absolutely perfect grandchildren, and is president of The Pescadero Foundation. She and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California. For Our Listeners Lynne's website: LynneBowman.com Lynne's book: Brownies for Breakfast
Send us a textWelcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology NetworkThe Oncology Journal Club team take a deep dive into three standout papers:Craig kicks us off with a timely perspective on the long-term toxicity of immune checkpoint inhibitors—are we ready to widen the lens? He highlights the need for more comprehensive research on survivorship issues including quality of life, financial impact and psychological outcomes.Kate brings us the exciting results from the INFINITY study on gastric and gastroesophageal cancers which shows impressive complete response rates in dMMR gastric cancers but at prohibitive costs — and poses a big question: are we ready to rethink treatment paradigms?And CJ unpacks the Common Sense Oncology principles for designing better phase 3 trials — Common Sense Oncology principles offer a patient-centred framework for designing and reporting clinical trials.Of course, we've also got our Quick Bites—those quirky, surprising papers that made us raise an eyebrow or two. From RNA vaccines in pancreatic cancer to updated ASCO guidelines for small cell lung cancer, it's a rapid-fire segment you won't want to miss.For links to the papers discussed and bios of our hosts, head to the show notes on oncologynetwork.com.au.Subscribe to The Oncology Newsletter for regular updates on the latest cancer research and join our community at oncologynetwork.com.au.The Oncology Podcast - An Australian Oncology Perspective
In The Clubhouse: Gary Williams Analyst and Commentator Returning to Golf Channel Michael Patrick Shiels OUR TRAVEL GURU EXTROIDANIRE AUTHOR - “LESS THAN TORRID TALES” HOST – MICHIGAN'S BIG SHOW Andrew LaRussi Asst PGA Professional Volcano Golf Course Volcano, HAwaii Matt Ginella Co-Founder CEO Fire Pit Collective Host of Journeys with Matt Ginella The Fire Pit Podcast
In The Clubhouse: Gary Williams Analyst and Commentator Returning to Golf Channel Michael Patrick Shiels OUR TRAVEL GURU EXTROIDANIRE AUTHOR - “LESS THAN TORRID TALES” HOST – MICHIGAN'S BIG SHOW Andrew LaRussi Asst PGA Professional Volcano Golf Course Volcano, HAwaii Matt Ginella Co-Founder CEO Fire Pit Collective Host of Journeys with Matt Ginella The Fire Pit Podcast
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the varying experiences and challenges faced by former student-athletes, specifically those who went pro versus those who didn't, and their continued engagement with their alma maters. The conversation delves into the significance of the equipment manager in maintaining connections with alumni athletes. The impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on collegiate sports is thoroughly examined, revealing its potential in revenue generation and the resulting complexities in university fundraising dynamics. Additionally, KC Smurthwaite elaborates on his teaching experiences at Utah State University, emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning for students in journalism and sports reporting. The episode also highlights successful branding and licensing projects, including jersey sales and apparel deals, that aim to enhance fan engagement and drive revenue for athletic programs.KEY TAKEAWAYSExperiences of Former Student-Athletes: The discussion highlights the different challenges faced by former student-athletes, especially those who went pro versus those who didn't, and how they continue engaging with their alma maters.Role of Equipment Managers: The importance of the equipment manager in maintaining strong connections with alumni athletes is emphasized as a key factor in alumni relations.Impact of NIL: The episode delves into the growing influence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) in collegiate sports, showcasing its potential for revenue generation while complicating university fundraising efforts.Hands-on Learning in Journalism: KC shares his teaching experiences at Utah State University, focusing on providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities for students in journalism and sports reporting.Branding and Licensing Success: Successful branding and licensing initiatives, such as jersey sales and apparel deals, are discussed as effective strategies to enhance fan engagement and drive revenue for athletic programs.QUOTES“What does that even mean? We don't have aviation at our school... this person who's probably never played football in their life... was so adamant going, no.”“It's a fun fan experience. You're tapping into nostalgia. It's always a win in market. Emotional heartstrings.”“At athletics admin we speak various campus languages. We speak bookstores. We speak the licensing and marketing. We also speak what Coach says.”“It doesn't really cost that much to create an experience. We have a great game plan and athletics admin. We are working backwards. Let's define success. Let's do quantifiable things and we'll get there.”“What does that even mean? We don't have aviation at our school... this person who's probably never played football in their life... was so adamant going, no.”“It's a fun fan experience. You're tapping into nostalgia. It's always a win in market. Emotional heartstrings.”“It doesn't really cost that much to create an experience. We have a great game plan and athletics admin. We are working backwards. Let's define success. Let's do quantifiable things and we'll get there.”Connect and learn more about KC Smurthwaite.https://www.linkedin.com/in/smurf/If you enjoyed this episode of In the Club Podcast with Club Colors, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com/
Chris and Ashley recently went to Germany to brew a bier for our pubs with Benediktiner and the rest of the Prost! family. What's it like to drink bier with monks, sing American songs with Germans in small pubs, and attempt to cross a scary-ass suspension bridge in Austria? Well, you'll have to take a listen to find out!
In The Clubhouse: Ron Sirak Award Winning Writer Author Vision 54 Trilogy Golf Channel Contributor LPGA Media Excellence Award Diana Delucia Ceo & Editor The Golf Kitchen Steve Pike Award Winning Journalist Travels The World In Search Of The Best Resorts, Food, Golf And Outdoor Activities Gary Williams Analyst And Commentator Returning To Golf Channel
Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guest Emmett Watkins Jr (VGU.tv, Player's Club Podcast and Welcome To The Thing) to talk about gaming backlogs and all of their tips, tricks, tools, and tales that accompany their piles of shame! Follow Emmett Watkins Jr: Website and Socials: @ejsponge61.com Resources From this Episode: Spoonful Podcast Backlog Episode with Jacob and Emmett: https://youtu.be/W6ODHr-p08M?si=TZh8ud1NA6Xw8Hk5 Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/ Infinite Backlog: https://infinitebacklog.net/ Playnite: https://playnite.link/ Ludoscene: https://www.ludocene.com/ GG: https://ggapp.io/ Exophase: https://www.exophase.com/ Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 3:51 - Ice Breaker: What's the latest game that you pulled out of your backlog? 9:57 - Our Personal Philosophy of Backlogs 23:27 - Managing our Backlogs 49:50 - What are the most shameful games in your backlog? 1:01:56 - One last game we pulled out of the backlog 1:08:49 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
Emmett Watkins Jr, writer for VGU.tv and host of Player's Club Podcast, brings his expertise of traversal games to the prompts:Speedrun OptimizedCycle of life for a forestknowledge-gated progressionA surprisingly environmentally-focused game, "Amazon Vine" sees you replanting a forest using sick stunts, and reaping the benefits in later stages of the forest. Plant a grove of bamboo to get height and bounce, encourage some birds to eat berries and spread the seeds, and take down the blimp overloads that are ruined the earth. Follow Emmett on Bsky @ejsponge61, read his game writing on VGU.tv, and listen to both of his podcasts, The Player's Club Podcast and Welcome to the Thing!Visit the DFTBA Big Game Hunger merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch. Support this show, and submit your OWN random prompts, by subscribing at Patreon.com/TheJenna. Gift subscriptions are now available at Patreon.com/TheJenna/Gift.Email the show at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com.Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Created and hosted by Jenna Stoeber.Big Game Hunger is a weekly video game podcast where Jenna Stoeber and a guest get three random prompts and have to make the big next game based on them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In The Clubhouse: Alex Myers Award Winning Writer Golf Digest Magazine RON SIRAK Award Winning Writer Author Vision 54 Trilogy Golf Channel Contributor LPGA Media Excellence Award MINNA SUGIMOTO Director of Marketing Queen's Health System OLIVER OLIQUIANO President and CEO Island Pacific Golf Academy 50 US Kids Golf Instructor Coach Kam Schools Golf Team Michael Patrick Shiels OUR TRAVEL GURU EXTROIDANIRE AUTHOR LESS THAN TORRID TALES HOST MICHIGAN'S BIG SHOW
In this episode, host Chris Jaeger welcomes guest KC Smurthwaite from Athletics Admin who shares insights into his 15+ years in higher education and athletics, covering roles from fundraising to corporate partnerships. They discuss the unique challenges of balancing work life and the creative strategies employed to enhance donor experiences and revenue opportunities. KC emphasizes the importance of customized donor cultivation, the significance of playing the 'long game,' and the need for a game plan akin to playing chess rather than checkers. They delve into innovative approaches such as personalized merchandise for donor engagement and the critical role of understanding each institution's and donor's unique needs. Throughout, the discussion highlights the essence of building genuine relationships and the impact of tailored contributions to the success and experience of student-athletes and the broader university community.KEY TAKEAWAYSExtensive Experience: KC Smurthwaite shares insights from his 15+ years in higher education and athletics, covering various roles including fundraising and corporate partnerships.Work-Life Balance Challenges: The discussion highlights the unique challenges of balancing work and life in this field.Creative Donor Strategies: KC discusses creative strategies to enhance donor experiences and revenue opportunities, emphasizing the importance of customized donor cultivation.Playing the "Long Game": He stresses the significance of long-term planning, comparing the approach to playing chess rather than checkers.Innovative Donor Engagement: Personalized merchandise is one example of innovative strategies for engaging donors and strengthening relationships.Understanding Unique Needs: Tailoring strategies to the specific needs of institutions and donors is critical for success.Building Genuine Relationships: The conversation underscores the importance of building authentic, meaningful relationships, which ultimately benefit student-athletes and the broader university community.QUOTES"In higher education, you're playing the long game. It is always relationships. It is making sure you're being a good steward to all the folks across campus. And it takes time.""We want to be in there. We want to be known. We want to be in the meetings. Now, if they don't want us in there, we're not going to. But at the end of the day, we want to augment anything that's being done already within the department.""The crazy thing was, all the people I sent that shirt to would wear it to games... you took the mailer and you're wearing my shirt that Isent you, has proof of concept.""Chess, not checkers... you have to be thinking moves ahead, and you have to be able to pivot and provide solutions to your clientele, and they all come in different ways, shape or form."Connect and learn more about KC Smurthwaite.https://www.linkedin.com/in/smurf/If you enjoyed this episode of In the Club Podcast with Club Colors, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com/
Welcome back to the club!Been a lil while, but Allan Muir and Emmett Watkins Jr have returned to talk about what they've been playing the last few weeks, as well as the final Nintendo Direct for the Switch 1. Did this Directg finally convince Emmett that the Swtich 1 isn't mid? Did they announce any features we could look forward to in the upcoming Switch 2? Did anyone on the show purchase a different new handheld recently and fall so madly in love with it that they may never touch their Switch again? Who knows? Find out on this episode of The Player's Club Podcast!Also, in this episode, Al talks about their time with Fallout New Vegas, Atomfall, and Avowed, while Emmett talks about his time with the ROG Ally X, Sniper Eliete V2, and The Finals.Timestamps:Start 00:00ROG Ally X Impressions 5:49 Atomfall 26:20 Sniper Elite V2 49:16 Fallout New Vegas 1:07:08 The Finals 1:25:16 Avowed 1:41:32 Final Switch 1 Nintendo Direct Thoughts 2:03:17 Housekeeping 2:26:49 Housekeeping:To Pimp a Butterfly: 10 Years Later - VGU Blind ReviewMaze Mice | VGU Test DriveWheel World (But Cursed!) | VGU Test DriveAFTERBLAST | VGU Test DriveLiminalcore | VGU Test Drive Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon on SteamThe Big VGA Crossover Episode by Welcome to the ThingNinja Gaiden Black II Review: Back in Black...Again! - VGU.TV Games About Letting GoCheck out YouTube Channel here!Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!Like us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!
In the episode In The Club powered by Club Colors, we continue the conversation with Mike Wilkinson, the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of South Alabama. Mike shares his journey of adapting to a new campus environment and the importance of being genuine and authentic in both personal and professional life. He emphasized the need for higher education institutions, especially within student affairs, to effectively tell their stories and connect with students through digital media and social platforms. The conversation delves into creating impactful student experiences, highlighting efforts like the return of the homecoming concert and the development of a new Student Involvement Department. The discussion also touches on the significance of mental health awareness, the importance of team leadership, and building strong collaborative relationships across campus. Furthermore, insights about leveraging branding for community building and future goals of personal growth, including aspirations of becoming an NCAA basketball referee, are shared.KEY TAKEAWAYSCommunity and Leadership: Emphasizing the importance of genuine leadership and fostering community within student affairs.Mental Health: Highlighting the critical role of mental health support and breaking the stigma associated with it.Social Media Presence: Encouraging student affairs professionals to utilize social media to tell their stories and engage with students.Event Management: Discussing the significance of student engagement through events like homecoming concerts and pre-game tailgate concerts.Collaboration: Stressing the power of partnerships and collaboration within the university, especially between student affairs and athletics.QUOTES"Tell your story, the good, the bad, the ugly, how you got to where you're at is a key part of it.""We don't tell our story, especially in student affairs… you don't find them. They're a ghost.""We have to have courage. We have to have bravery, um, in these walks that we walk.""Being genuine is key. That's key. I take a lot of pride in being genuine and being authentic.""Hire good people, give them the resources that they need to do their job, and then get the heck out of their way."Connect and learn more about Mike Wilkinson.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwilkinson7/If you enjoyed this episode of In the Club Podcast with Club Colors, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com/
In the episode In The Club powered by Club Colors, we are joined by Mike Wilkinson, the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of South Alabama. Mike shares his unconventional path into higher education, starting from his freshman year at the Air Force Academy and his early aspirations of a career in sports. He discusses the pivotal moments that shifted his focus towards student affairs, including personal challenges such as his mother's health struggles and his transformative experience with the Houston Rockets. Mike emphasizes the importance of core values like family, trust, empathy, and creating happiness, and how these values guide his approach to supporting students. The conversation also explores the role of student affairs in enhancing the student experience and the critical skills gained outside the classroom. Mike shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing career and personal life, and the significance of storytelling and visibility in higher education.KEY TAKEAWAYSCareer Journey: Mike Wilkinson's transition from aspiring sports professional to a leader in higher education demonstrates adaptability and resilience.Personal Adversity: Personal experiences, such as his mother's illness and recovery, significantly influenced his career in student affairs.Student Affairs: Emphasizes the importance of holistic education that includes both academic and extracurricular activities, instilling critical life skills in students.Leadership: Attributes like empathy, trust, and the ability to handle imposter syndrome are vital for effective leadership in student affairs.Community Engagement: Strong student leadership and storytelling are essential in promoting student involvement and success.Work-Life Balance: The dedication to student affairs often involves long hours and personal sacrifices, highlighting the commitment required in such roles.QUOTES"Ultimately, people are on this earth to help each other, to lift one another up.""If you can swim in three feet of water, you can swim in 30 feet of water, you can swim in 300 feet of water. It's all about your form.""Creating opportunities for people and platforms for people to thrive—that's something that's important to me.""The best conversations, the best moments in my career happened behind closed doors, one on one with students.""We play a critical role in the university experience and the life experience of these students."Connect and learn more about Mike Wilkinson.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwilkinson7/If you enjoyed this episode of In the Club Podcast with Club Colors, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform!Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com/
On this very special episode, my dear friend Michael McMillian (actor, writer, creator and co-host of The Bigfoot Collector's Club Podcast) joins me to discuss one of our favorite creators of all time: the late, great David Lynch. We were blessed with a poignant Lynchian message via our tarot pull, discussed Lynch's appearances in both of our dreams, and our enduring love and reverence for his work and creative philosophies.Follow Michael's work and various projects here!Psyche Magic Website, Socials and more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe