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You may recognize his voice. This is an informative, light, and sometimes humorous conversation between two people who just finished a big project together. Join me, host Diane Wilson, for this edition of the "Genius Podcast" with Kevin Theis. Kevin's a Chicago actor, and teacher who's narrated more than 300 audiobooks and helped dozens of authors record their own books. It will give Brain Dance readers, authors, audiobook listeners, and those new to audiobooks insights on: What goes into making an audiobook? How did audiobooks become so popular? Should authors narrate their own books? What makes a great listening experience? What was it like for Kevin to help "give Brain Dance" her voice? On June 9, 2022, the Brain Dance audiobook (BDA) becomes available to listeners around the globe thru over 50 retail channels, library platforms, and music streaming services. We are so proud and excited and hope you will listen, learn, laugh, and love it. Here is a sample. To purchase BDA, check your favorite bookseller. Here are links to Audible, Audiobooks, and Storytel. Background: Brain Dance, is a medical memoir on my journey of recovering from the invisible illness of a moderate concussion, finding second chances, and the wonders of applied neuroscience. Upon release, it became an Amazon bestseller and has since won several awards including "No. 1 Non-Fiction Book of the Year and No. 1 Best True Story/Drama," (IAN), Gold Medal Awards in the Science books category for two separate competitions -- "IPPY" Book Awards and Readers View Literary Awards Program. In the Nautilus Books Awards ("better books for a better world), it earned a Silver Award in the Memoir category. The cover design has also received more than one award. It features the art of popular North Carolina artist Duy Huynh of Lark & Key This podcast was edited by Dan Schiffmacher. Kevin Theis is available at https://www.fortraphael.com/ Phone: 312.479.2378 Got to Brain Dance Book's website to learn more about this book and why it's imp ortant. Music is "Ballet Mind" developed by composer and singer Abby Lyons for the project. Abby is on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=abby+lyons and Instagram @helloabbylyons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane-g-wilson/message
Late last year, Nintendo decided it was time to pull the plug on it's stalwart gaming handheld...the Nintendo 3DS. Therefore, we decided it was a great time to look back and do a deep dive on all things Nintendo DS and 3DS. Joining me for this retro discussion are Mason Kale, Christian Missonak, Dan Schiffmacher, and Bill Nielson. Mark Soloff returns as our outcast, having never really given the system a proper chance. We discuss the humble origins of the handheld as a "Third Pillar" to Nintendo's then current hardware divisions. We chart the evolution over time, and our reactions to dual screen technology...followed by glasses free 3D. We chat about the games we loved, and the games we never got to play. And then we end it all with the current state of the industry...and whether we will ever see another dedicated gaming handheld in the future. It's a lot of love, speculation, and nostalgia on this deep dive episode!Music Selections from New Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart 7, composed by Koji Kondo, owned by Nintendo and are included under fair use protection.
October 27, 2020, Week Before Election Day Sometimes I record short meditations for my clients to listen to after our sessions. They have them on their phones and tune in to become more calm and focused, to stop anxious busy brain, and obsessive thinking. Today, session after session, my clients were all very anxious. One by one I heard similar things, each person feeling alone in their anxious thoughts. Between my sessions, texting with friends, it was the same -- anxiety. So, I created a mindfulness exercise/meditation I could share with everyone. This exercise is just under five minutes in length. Let's stay present. Be safe and well. Thanks for listening, Diane Grimard Wilson, LCPC, BCN Coach, psychotherapist, and applied neuroscientist Thanks, Dan Schiffmacher for the production of this video. email: dmachr2@gmail.com Music by Draganov "World of Magic" from Premium Beat, used with permission. Watch for my new book to be released in spring 2021 called "Brain Dance." It's on a vexing journey of recovering undiagnosed traumatic brain injury to eventually becoming an applied neuroscientist, myself. It should be fascinating to anyone interested in the brain, in applied neuroscience, or who has felt totally lost and needed to rebuild their life. www.GeniusPodcast.Us Instagram and Twitter: @Braincoach333 ph. (312) 925-5176 email: diane.g.wilson@gmail.com
Episode 2: Dr. Sayed Tabatabai is a nephrologist in San Antonio with the soul of a writer who finds purpose in sharing stories that mirror his experiences. In our podcast, he explores the rollercoaster of emotions including grief, wonder, and connection, and the sacred space of being a physician with his patients. The “@TheRealDoctorT” as he is known on Twitter, helps us find the beauty and calling of this strange moment in time through sharing his stories on Twitter. His notoriety and following have increased geometrically as he helps us see and feel more deeply the love in these most challenging moments. He is a physician who blossomed as an artist and writer during these darkest times. He helps people heal and feel less afraid not just in the hospital but also on social media and an increasingly wide platform including the Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio. This episode is part of the Fall series called "Voices in a Pandemic." It's from Genius Podcast Us sponsored by Grimard Wilson Consulting, Inc. a neuroscience-oriented peak performance coaching and consulting firm -- Diane Wilson, LCPC, BCN. www.grimardwilson.com Find more information at www.GeniUsPodcast.Us Fall series which is being released every Thursday ending October 22, 2020. Thank you for sharing this special project! Thanks to our guests: Dr. Dacre Knight, Dr. Sayed Tabatabai, Ann Latinovich, Dr. Syed Hoda, Michelle Wrighte, and Dr. Arghavan Salles and Host, Diane Wilson. Video production, editing, and web design: Dan Schiffmacher. Project organization and development: Cameron Wyant and Gary Wilson Also thanks for this input: Toby Dorr (strategy), Lisa Files (visual), Sherry Frey (concept), and Katherine Foran (public relations).
This year marks Super Mario's 35th anniversary, and Christian Missonak, T Scott Ross, Dan Schiffmacher, and myself do a deep dive into the OG gaming mascot that saved an industry and forged a path ahead. We take a look back at the original Super Mario Bros, and discuss whether the plucky plumber mascot was truly needed. We discuss his most influential games, his hardest levels, and his best power ups. We examine his jaunts into other types of gaming, from kart racing to tactical shooters. And eventually, we discuss his future. It's a massive episode, covering a lot of ground between Super Mario Brothers and the most recent Odyssey, so sit back and enjoy! Music Selections from Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Brothers 2, and Super Mario 3D World composed by Koji Kondo, owned by Nintendo and are included under fair use protection.
We tackle the entirety of the Legend of Zelda franchise in this deep dive episode! Zelda is a mainstay of the gaming industry, and joining me for the discussion on all things Hyrule are John Loos, Dan Schiffmacher, Jeremy Kanne, and Christian Missonak. We answer the big questions...who's the best character NOT named Link, Ganon, or Zelda? What weapon is the best? (NOT counting the Master Sword) Does the series work better in 2D or 3D? Which dungeons are the best...and which are the worst? And what's our top 5 games in the franchise? We chat all this and more on this epic episode! Music Selections from A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild, composed by Koji Kondo, owned by Nintendo and is included under fair use protection.
Games were played and bits were made with Dan Schiffmacher! We talked about Gato Roboto, Box-Boy and Box-Girl, Resident Evil 0, and Fatal Frame.
Lucy Morris and Calliope Ryder are on this week to talk about the upcoming game Best Friend Forever from their studio Starcolt! Hear about the game design aspects of a relationship simulator, what it's like to be emailed by CNN at 3:30 in the morning, and the ethical consumption of Pokemon.Plus, Dan Schiffmacher helps Bill grunt through an episode of Home Improvement for Screenwataching!Screenwatching: Home Improvement (1:32)Interview: Lucy + Calliope (19:48)Bill's Magic Minute: (52:55)
It's always a lengthy discussion when chatting about The Legend of Zelda, and on today's episode we discuss Skyward Sword. My guests this time around include Dan Schiffmacher, Christian Missonak, and Jeremy Kanne. Seen as the game that both proved the use of the Wiimote, and also served as the Wii's swan song, we take a deep dive into this most divisive of Zelda games. Does Skyward Sword hold up in a post Breath of the Wild world? Where does the game succeed, and where does it fall short? Was the exploration of old cast aside in exchange for storytelling? And where does this game fall in the grander designs of the Zelda franchise? We chat all this, plus dive a bit into Link's Awakening and Metroid, in this sky bound episode. Music Selections from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, composed by Koji Kondo, owned by Nintendo and are included under fair use protection.
Derrick Fields is my guest on this week's So Many Bits to talk about Waking Oni's Onsen Master. We get into building an alpha version and the focus on Japanese culture in the game. Plus, Dan Schiffmacher is on so we can both watch The Sopranos for the first time on Screenwatching! Screenwatching: The Sopranos (3:18) Interview: Derrick Fields (14:00) Bill's Magic Minute (37:06)
Its the final podcast of 2018! Christmas is just around the corner, and a new Smash Bros game has been released! We bring Nintendo Nerds together across the biggest cities in the US...Los Angeles and Chicago and New York...to discuss the game. This all star panel includes Scott Ross, Thom Brown, Jeremy Kanne, Gavin Donnellan, Christian Missonak, and Dan Schiffmacher. From East Coast to West Coast, we chat about the history of the Smash Bros franchise and how its changed along the way. We chat about our first experiences with Smash 64, to the Melee competitive scene, and the disappointment of Brawl. Then we talk about Ultimate...and where it stands in the grand pantheon. We discuss our favorite characters, stages, music, features, and so much more! So on your trip home for the holidays, stay safe, stay warm, and if you have time...give us a listen! Music Selections from Super Smash Bros Ultimate, owned by Nintendo and is included under fair use protection.
E3 is here a little early this year, so Dan Schiffmacher stops by to look at the rumors, Futurama, games, and more!
We got N to the Nintendo 64 in part 1 of our look back at this classic system! Dan Schiffmacher, Luis Badillo, and Mike Gospel help Bill relive their memories of playing it back in the day!
We're back with Dan Schiffmacher once again to the soon to come (Dragon Ball FIghterZ), the coming soon (Nintendo Labo), and the maybe not coming for a while (Bioware's Anthem)!
It's getting cold but the So Many Bits episodes are heating up! Dan Schiffmacher is here to talk Switch games and the 2017 edition of The Game Awards!
We hope you're ready for another deep dive into retro gaming, as this time Bill, Dan Schiffmacher, Chris Bashen, and new guest Jeremy Kanne talk their memories of the original Playstation!
In this special bonus episode, "The World According to Jimmy," Jimmy sits down with his producer, Dan Schiffmacher, and answers questions about improv, career and life submitted by our listeners and some of Jimmy's students.
Our reviews of classic consoles continue! Di Billick, Luis Badillo, and Dan Schiffmacher are here to help Bill with a history of perhaps the greatest system ever made!
Bill chats this week with Dan Schiffmacher about game fundraising, the state of the Switch, and receives a brief explanation of "idle clickers".
Is the Nintendo Switch here to make all of our lives meaningful again? Brandon Shockney (@beeshock) and Dan Schiffmacher (@aintgotnotweets) are here to help make that judgment.
Now you're playing with power! Di Billick and Dan Schiffmacher relive the history, the games, and their own memories of the Nintendo Entertainment System!
After watching Nintendo's live presentation from Japan, Dan Schiffmacher (@aintgotnotweets) and Di Billick (@dibillick) talk their feelings on the Switch!
Jimmy sits down with producer Dan Schiffmacher and director Sam Bowers to pick their favorite moments of the year and give you behind the scenes stories. Plus Dan and Sam give you their favorite "Jimmy moment" of 2016.
The NX is dead, long live Nintendo Switch! Dan Schiffmacher (@aintgotnotweets) is here to help Bill discuss the news.
It's a brave new frontier with Mario on the iPhone, and Dan Schiffmacher (@aintgotnotweets) helps Bill break it down.
Pete Byrne and Dan Schiffmacher are back on to go over some of their favorite upcoming games form E3, but before that, Pete and Bill discuss a surprise favorite for this year, Doom.
After a brief hiatus, we're back with a live episode! Dan Schiffmacher joins Bill to offer his living room, as well as his knowledge of the Legend of Zelda franchise!
Pete Byrne and Dan Schiffmacher guest host this week to help Bill discuss games they’re looking forward to this holiday season. Coming in the extended cut of this episode, deleted discussion of Pete making dinner.
This episode is sponsored by Chips! This week on CSI, Matt and Scott sit down with the amazing Heidi Anderson and Dan Schiffmacher. Scenes include: a woman in labor, millionaire mansion, Louisiana Purchase Adventure, Divvy bike lawyer, Rich Money Breakfast, and Bed Bath and Beyond.