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Each episode on Unstoppable Mindset I ask all of you and my guests to feel free to introduce me to others who would be good guests on our podcast. Our guest this time, Erin Edgar, is a guest introduced to me by a past podcast guest, Rob Wentz. Rob told me that Erin is inspirational and would be interesting and that she would have a lot to offer you, our audience. Rob was right on all counts. Erin Edgar was born blind. Her parents adopted an attitude that would raise their daughter with a positive attitude about herself. She was encouraged and when barriers were put in her way as a youth, her parents helped her fight to be able to participate and thrive. For a time, she attended the Indiana School for the Blind. Her family moved to Georgia where Erin attended high school. After high school, Erin wanted to go to college where she felt there would be a supportive program that would welcome her on campus. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapple Hill. After graduating she decided to continue at UNC where she wanted to study law. The same program that gave her so much assistance during her undergraduate days was not able to provide the same services to Erin the graduate student. Even so, Erin had learned how to live, survive and obtain what she needed to go through the law program. After she received her law degree Erin began to do what she always wanted to do: She wanted to use the law to help people. So, she worked in programs such as Legal Aid in North Carolina and she also spent time as a mediator. She will describe all that for us. Like a number of people, when the pandemic began, she decided to pivot and start her own law firm. She focuses on estate planning. We have a good discussion about topics such as the differences between a will and a living trust. Erin offers many relevant and poignant thoughts and words of advice we all can find helpful. Erin is unstoppable by any standard as you will see. About the Guest: Erin Edgar, Esq., is a caring, heart-centered attorney, inspirational speaker and vocal artist. She loves helping clients: -- Plan for the future of their lives and businesses, ensuring that they have the support they need and helping them find ways to provide for their loved ones upon death. --Ensure that the leave a legacy of love and reflect client values -- Find creative ways that allow them to impact the world with a lasting legacy. She is passionate about connecting with clients on a heart level. She loves witnessing her clients as she guides them to transform their intentions for their loved ones into a lasting legacy through the estate planning process. Erin speaks about ways to meld proven legal tools, strategies, and customization with the creative process to design legal solutions that give people peace of mind, clarity, and the assurance that their loved ones will be taken care of, and the world will be left a better place Ways to connect with Erin: Facebook: https://facebook.com/erin-edgar-legal LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/erinedgar About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. We're glad that you're here with us, wherever you may be. Hope the day is going well, and we have Erin Edgar on our episode today. Edgar is a very interesting person in a lot of ways. She's a caring, heart centered attorney. She is also an inspirational speaker and a vocal artist. I'm not sure whether vocal artistry comes into play when she's in the courtroom, but we won't worry about that too much. I assume that you don't sing to your judges when you're trying to deal with something. But anyway, I'll let her answer that. I'm just trying to cause trouble, but Erin again. We're really glad you're with us. We really appreciate you being here, and I know you do a lot with estate planning and other kinds of things that'll be fun to talk about. So welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Erin Edgar ** 02:14 Thank you, Michael. It's great to be here, and I haven't sung in a courtroom or a courthouse yet, but I wouldn't rule it out.   Michael Hingson ** 02:23 I have someone who I know who also has a guide dog and his diet. His guide dog, it's been a while since I've seen him, but his guide dog tended to be very vocal, especially at unexpected times, and he said that occasionally happened in the courtroom, which really busted up the place. Oh, dear.   Erin Edgar ** 02:45 I imagine that would draw some smiles, hopefully, smiles.   Michael Hingson ** 02:48 Well, they were, yeah, do you, do you appear in court much?   Erin Edgar ** 02:53 Um, no, the type of law that I practice, I'm usually, I don't think I've ever appeared in court after I've written people's wills, but I have done previous things where I was in court mediating disputes, which is a kind of a separate thing that I used to do, so I've been in court just not recently. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 03:17 Well, that's understandable. Well, let's start a little bit with the early Erin and growing up and all that sort of stuff. Tell us about that? Sure.   Erin Edgar ** 03:26 So I was born in cold, gray Indiana, and, yeah, chilly in the wintertime, and I started out I was blind from birth, so my parents thought it would be a good idea to send me to the school for the blind for a while. And back when I was born, um, teen years ago, they did not mainstream visually impaired and disabled students in that state, so you went where you could, and I was at the blind school for until I reached third grade, and then we moved to Georgia, and I've been in the south ever since I live in North Carolina now, and I started going to public schools in fourth grade, and continued on that route all the way up through high school.   Michael Hingson ** 04:21 Oh, okay. And so then, what did you do?   Erin Edgar ** 04:29 So after, after that, I, you know, I was one of those high school students. I really wanted to get out of dodge and leave my high school behind. I went visiting a couple of colleges in Georgia, and I said to my parents, I said, I really don't like this. It's like going to high school again. Literally, I was meeting people I had been in high school with, and I decided, and was very grateful that my parents. Were able to rig it some way so that I could go to an out of state school. And I went to UNC Chapel Hill here in North Carolina, Tar Heels all the way. And I was there for undergrad. And then I got into law school there as well, which I was very excited about, because I didn't have to go anywhere, and graduated from law school again a while ago in the early 2000s   Michael Hingson ** 05:31 Okay, and so then you went straight into law from that.   Erin Edgar ** 05:37 I didn't I did some other things before I actually went into law itself. I worked with some local advocacy organizations, and I also mediated, as I said earlier, I did mediations with the county court, helping mediate criminal disputes. And we're talking about like things with you get in a dispute with your neighbor and you yell at each other, those kind of People's Court type things. They were fun and interesting. And then I did go into law. After that, I started working with Legal Aid of North Carolina, which is a an organization that helps people in poverty who cannot afford a lawyer to go and have have their options communicated to them and some help given to them regarding their public benefits or certain other, you know, public things that we could help with we weren't able to help with any personal injury, or, you know, any of the fun stuff you see on TV. So and then, when the pandemic hit, I started my own law practice and completely changed gears and went into writing estate plans and wills for a living.   Michael Hingson ** 07:07 Do you think that your time doing mediation work and so on taught you a lot about humanity and human nature and people?   Erin Edgar ** 07:16 It did. I bet it did. It was invaluable, actually, in that area taught me a lot about, I don't know necessarily, about human nature. However, it did teach me a lot about how to talk to people who were on different pages. You know, they had, perhaps, values and principles that weren't quite the same, where they had a different way of looking at the same exact situation, and how to bring those those people together and allow them to connect on a deeper level, rather than the argument we're able to get them to agree to kind of move forward from that, so nobody has to be found guilty, right? And you know a judge doesn't have and you don't have to drag a criminal conviction around with you. I think the most rewarding cases that I had, by far were the education cases. Because I don't know if anyone knows this, but in most states, in the United States, if you don't send your kids to school, you are guilty of a crime. It's called truancy, and you can be arrested. Well, the county that I live in was very forward thinking, and the school system and the court said, that's kind of dumb. We don't want to arrest parents if their kids aren't going to school, there's something behind it. You know, there the school is not providing what the child needs. The child's acting out for some reason, and we need to get to the bottom of it. So what they did was they set up a process whereby we come in as neutral observers. We did not work for the court. We were part of a separate organization, and have a school social worker there or counselor, and also have a parent there, and they could talk through the issues. And in a lot of cases, if the children were old enough, they were teenagers, they were there, and they could talk about it from their perspective. And truly amazing things came out of those situations. We could just we would discover that the children had a behavioral issue or even a disability that had not been recognized, and were able to come up with plans to address that with you know, or the school was with our help,   Michael Hingson ** 09:42 going back a little bit, how did your parents deal with the fact that you were blind? I gather it was a fairly positive experience   Erin Edgar ** 09:50 for me. It was positive. I was so fortunate, and I'm still so grateful to this day for having parents who you. I were very forward thinking, and advocated for me to have and do whatever, not whatever I wanted, because I was far from spoiled, but, you know, whatever, yeah, yeah, you know. But whatever, however I wanted to be successful, they advocated for me. And so my mother actually told me, you know, when I was born, they went through all the parent things like, oh, gosh, what did we do wrong? You know, why is God punishing us? You know, all that. And they, very early on, found support groups for, you know, parents with children with either blindness or disabilities of some sort, and that was a great source of help to them. And as I grew up, they made every effort to ensure that I had people who could teach me, if they couldn't, you know, how to interact with other children. I think, for a while when I was very little, and I actually kind of remember this, they hired an occupational therapist to come and teach me how to play with kids, because not only was I blind, but I was an only child, so I didn't have brothers and sisters to interact with, and that whole play thing was kind of a mystery to me, and I remember it sort of vaguely, but that's just A demonstration that they wanted me to have the best life possible and to be fully integrated into the sighted world as much as possible. So when I was at the blind school, and I was in this residential environment, and there was an added bonus that my parents didn't really weren't happy in their jobs either, and they weren't happy with the education I was getting, that they decided, well, we're just going to pick up and move and that was, quite frankly, as I look back on it now, a huge risk for them. And they did it, you know, 50% for me and 50% for them, maybe even 6040, but as I look back on it now, it's another demonstration of how supportive they were, and all the way through my school age years, were very active in ensuring that I had everything that I needed and that I had the support that I needed.   Michael Hingson ** 12:19 That's cool. How did it go when you went to college at UNC?   Erin Edgar ** 12:25 Yeah, that's an interesting question, a very good question.   Michael Hingson ** 12:29 You didn't play basketball, I assume? Oh no, I figured you had other things to do.   Erin Edgar ** 12:33 Yeah, I had other stuff to do. I sang in the choir and sang with the medieval chorus group, and, you know, all this other, like, musical geek, geeky stuff. But, or, and when we were looking for colleges and universities, one of the criteria was they had to have a solid kind of, like disability, slash visually impaired center, or, you know, support staff that would help in, you know, allow people with disabilities to go through the university. So at UNC Chapel Hill, the they had as part of their student affairs department Disability Services, and it just so happened that they were very aware of accommodations that blind people needed. I wasn't the first blind student to go through undergrad there. That's not law school, that's undergrad. And so you know, how much was it? Time and a half on on tests if I was doing them on the computer, double time if I was doing them in Braille. A lot of the tests were in Braille because they had the technology to do it. And also the gentleman who ran the Disability Services Department, I think, knew Braille, if I'm not mistaken, and could transcribe if necessary. But I was at the stage at that point where I was typing most of my exams anyway, and didn't need much that was in Braille, because I had books either electronically or they had a network of folks in the community that would volunteer to read if there was not, you know, available textbooks from RFD, and what is it, RFP and D? Now was at the time, yeah, now Learning Ally, there wasn't a Bookshare at that time, so we couldn't use Bookshare, but if there weren't textbooks available, they would have people in the community who would read them for them, and they would get paid a little bit. Now, when I went to law school, it was a totally different ball game, because I was the first law student who was blind, that UNC Chapel Hill had had, and it was a different school within the school, so that student affairs department was not part of law school anymore, and we had quite a time the first semester getting my book. Works in a format that I could read them in. They did eventually, kind of broker a deal, if you will, with the publishers who were either Thompson Reuters or Westlaw at the time to get electronic versions. They were floppy disks. This is how old I am. Floppy disks. They were in this weird format. I think it was word perfect or something. Usually it was, and they   Michael Hingson ** 15:27 didn't really have a lot of them new or no, they didn't know now, newer publishing system,   Erin Edgar ** 15:32 yeah, there wasn't PDF even, I don't think, at the time. And the agreement was I could get those, and I actually had to buy the print textbooks as well. So I have this whole bookcase of law books that are virgin, unopened, almost. And they are, you know, some of them almost 25 years old, never been opened and of no use to anyone. But I have them, and they look nice sitting down there in that bookshelf antiques books. They're antiques. So the first year was a little rough, because for a while I didn't have books, and we were able to make arrangements so that I could kind of make up some classes on a later year and switch things around a little bit. And it ended up all working out really well once we got started.   Michael Hingson ** 16:16 Yeah, I remember when I was going through getting my bachelor's and master's in physics, I needed the books in braille because, well, it's the only way to be able to really deal with the subject. You can't do it nearly as well from recordings, although now there's a little bit better capability through recording, because we have the DayZ format and so on. But still, it's not the same as reading it in Braille and for mathematics and physics and so on. I think that the only way to really do it is in Braille. And we had challenges because professors didn't want to decide what books to use until the last minute, because then, oh, a new book might be coming out and we want to get the latest book, and that didn't work for me, right? Because I had a network that I, in part, I developed with the Department of Rehabilitation out here, helped our office for disabled students didn't really have the resources to know it. They were very supportive. They just didn't really deal with it. But the bottom line is that we had to develop, I had to develop the network of transcribers, but they needed three to six months to do the books, at least three months and and sometimes I would get them one or two volumes at a time, and they barely kept ahead of the class. But, you know, it worked, but professors resisted it. And my the person who ran the Office for Students with Disabilities, said, Look, you have to work on these things, but if you're not getting cooperation from professors, and you come and tell me, and I will use the power of this office to get you what you need, there's another thing you might consider doing, she said. And I said, What's that? And Jan said, Go meet the chancellor. Make friends, yeah, friends in high places. And so I did. And Dan, oh, there you go. Became pretty good friends over the years, which was pretty cool,   Erin Edgar ** 18:15 you know, it was weird because we didn't, I didn't have that problem with the professors. They were, you know, I had a couple of old codgers, but they weren't really worried about the books. They were fine with me having the books, but it was the publishers. The publishers were irritated that that I needed them, and, you know, in an alternative format. And I didn't really, I was not. I was one of those people that if someone said they were going to do something for me, I kind of let people do it. And at the time, I was really not an advocate, advocator for myself, at that time, a very good self advocate. And so I kind of let the school interface with that. I think it would have been really interesting, if I look back on it, for me to have taken a hand in that. And I wonder what would have happened well, and at this point, you know, it's neither here nor there, but that's really fascinating. Making Friends with the chancellor, sometimes you have to do stuff like that   Michael Hingson ** 19:15 well. And the idea was really to get to know Him. And what there was, well, obviously other motivations, like, if we needed to go to a higher court to get help, we could go to the chancellor. I never had to do that, but, but the reason for meeting him and getting to know him was really just to do it and to have fun doing it. So we did,   Erin Edgar ** 19:36 yeah, and I kind of had a comparable experience. I met the Dean of the Law School for that very reason. And he said, you know, if you've got trouble, come to me, my parents got involved a little bit. And we all, you know, met together and maybe even separately at some points just to make sure that I had everything that I needed at various times. Mm. Yeah, and I made friends with the some of the assistant deans at the law school, in particular because of the situation, and one of whom was the Dean of the Law School Student Affairs, who was helping me to get what I needed. And for a while, when I was in law school and beyond. He was like, We lent books to each other. It was very funny. We found out we had the same reading tastes beyond law books. It wasn't, you know, legal at all, but we were like, trading books and things. So a lot of really good relationships came out of that.   Michael Hingson ** 20:37 And I think that's extremely important to to do. And I think that's one of the things that that offices for students with disabilities that tend to want to do everything for you. I think that's one of the things that it's a problem with those offices, because if you don't learn to do them, and if you don't learn to do them in college, how are you going to be able to be able to really act independently and as an advocate after college, so you have to learn that stuff   Erin Edgar ** 21:05 Absolutely. That's a very good point.   Michael Hingson ** 21:09 So I, I think it was extremely important to do it, and we did, and had a lot of fun doing it. So it was, was good. What are some of the biggest misconceptions you think that people had about you as a blind child growing up?   Erin Edgar ** 21:25 Oh yeah, that's a great question. I think that one of the biggest misconceptions that people had about me, especially when I was younger, is that I would know I would be sort of relegated to staying at home with parents all of my life, or being a stay at home parent and not able to be kind of professionally employed and earning, you know, earning a living wage. Now, I have my own business, and that's where most of my money goes at the same at this point. So, you know, earning a living wage might be up in the air at the moment. Ha, ha. But the the one thing I think that the biggest misconception that people had, and this is even like teachers at the blind school, it was very rare for blind children of my age to grow up and be, you know, professionals in, I don't want to say high places, but like people able to support themselves without a government benefit backing them up. And it was kind of always assumed that we would be in that category, that we would be less able than our sighted peers to do that. And so that was a huge misconception, even you know, in the school that I was attending. I think that was the, really the main one and one misconception that I had then and still have today, is that if I'm blind, I can't speak for myself. This still happens today. For instance, if I'm if I want, if I'm going somewhere and I just happen to be with someone sighted, they will talk whoever I'm, wherever I'm at, they will talk to the sighted person, right? They won't talk to you. They won't talk to me. And so, for instance, simple example, if I'm somewhere with my husband, and we happen to be walking together and we go somewhere that I need to go, they will talk to him because he's guiding me, and they won't talk. And he's like, don't talk to me. I have no idea, you know, talk to her, and part of that is I'm half a step behind him. People naturally gravitate to the people that are leading. However, I noticed, even when I was a young adult, and I would go, you know, to the doctor, and I would be with my my parents, like, maybe I'm visiting them, and I need to go to the doctor, they would talk to them and not me, yeah, which is kind of sad. And I think it happens a lot, a lot more than people realize.   Michael Hingson ** 24:10 Yeah, it does. And one of my favorite stories is, is this, I got married in 1982 and my wife has always been, or had always been. She passed away in 2022 but she was always in a wheelchair. And we went to a restaurant one Saturday for breakfast. We were standing at the counter waiting to be seated, and the hostess was behind the counter, and nothing was happening. And finally, Karen said to me, she doesn't know who to talk to, you know? Because Karen, of course, is, is in a wheelchair, so actually, she's clearly shorter than this, this person behind the counter, and then there's me and and, of course, I'm not making eye contact, and so Karen just said she doesn't know who to talk to. I said, you know? All she's gotta do is ask us where we would like to sit or if we'd like to have breakfast, and we can make it work. Well, she she got the message, and she did, and the rest of the the day went fine, but that was really kind of funny, that we had two of us, and she just didn't know how to deal with either of us, which was kind of cute. Mm, hmm. Well, you know, it brings up another question. You use the term earlier, visually impaired. There's been a lot of effort over the years. A lot of the professionals, if you will, created this whole terminology of visually impaired, and they say, well, you're blind or you're visually impaired. And visually impaired means you're not totally blind, but, but you're still visually impaired. And finally, blind people, I think, are starting to realize what people who are deaf learned a long time ago, and that is that if you take take a deaf person and you refer to them as hearing impaired, there's no telling what they might do to you, because they recognize that impaired is not true and they shouldn't be equated with people who have all of their hearing. So it's deaf or hard of hearing, which is a whole lot less of an antagonistic sort of concept than hearing impaired. We're starting to get blind people, and not everyone's there yet, and we're starting to get agencies, and not every agency is there yet, to recognize that it's blind or low vision, as opposed to blind or here or visually impaired, visually impaired. What do you think about that? How does and how does that contribute to the attitudes that people had toward you?   Erin Edgar ** 26:38 Yeah, so when I was growing up, I was handicapped, yeah, there was that too, yeah, yeah, that I was never fond of that, and my mother softened it for me, saying, well, we all have our handicaps or shortcomings, you know, and but it was really, what was meant was you had Something that really held you back. I actually, I say, this is so odd. I always, I usually say I'm totally blind. Because when I say blind, the immediate question people have is, how blind are you? Yeah, which gets back to stuff, yeah, yeah. If you're blind, my opinion, if you're blind, you're you're blind, and if you have low vision, you have partial sight. And visually impaired used to be the term, you know, when I was younger, that people use, and that's still a lot. It's still used a lot, and I will use it occasionally, generally. I think that partially sighted, I have partial vision is, is what I've heard people use. That's what, how my husband refers to himself. Low Vision is also, you know, all those terms are much less pejorative than actually being impaired,   Michael Hingson ** 27:56 right? That's kind of really the issue, yeah. My, my favorite example of all of this is a past president of the National Federation of the Blind, Ken Jernigan, you've heard of him, I assume, Oh, sure. He created a document once called a definition of blindness, and his definition, he goes through and discusses various conditions, and he asks people if, if you meet these conditions, are you blind or not? But then what he eventually does is he comes up with a definition, and his definition, which I really like, is you are blind if your eyesight has decreased to the point where you have to use alternatives to full eyesight in order to function, which takes into account totally blind and partially blind people. Because the reality is that most of those people who are low vision will probably, or they may probably, lose the rest of their eyesight. And the agencies have worked so hard to tell them, just use your eyesight as best you can. And you know you may need to use a cane, but use your eyesight as best you can, and if you go blind, then we're going to have to teach you all over again, rather than starting by saying blindness is really okay. And the reality is that if you learn the techniques now, then you can use the best of all worlds.   Erin Edgar ** 29:26 I would agree with that. I would also say you should, you know, people should use what they have. Yeah, using everything you have is okay. And I think there's a lot of a lot of good to be said for learning the alternatives while you're still able to rely on something else.   Michael Hingson ** 29:49 Point taken exactly you know, because   Erin Edgar ** 29:53 as you age, you get more and more in the habit of doing things one way, and it's. Very hard to break out of that. And if you haven't learned an alternative, there's nothing you feel like. There's nothing to fall back on, right? And it's even harder because now you're in the situation of urgency where you feel like you're missing something and you're having to learn something new, whereas if you already knew it and knew different ways to rely on things you would be just like picking a memory back up, rather than having to learn something new. Well, I've never been in that position, so I can't say, but in the abstract, I think that's a good definition.   Michael Hingson ** 30:34 Well, there are a lot of examples, like, take a person who has some eyesight, and they're not encouraged to use a cane. And I know someone who was in this situation. I think I've told the story on this podcast, but he lived in New Jersey and was travel. And traveled every day from New Jersey into Philadelphia to work, and he was on a reasonably cloudy day, was walking along. He had been given a cane by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind, but he they didn't really stress the value of using it. And so he was walking along the train to go in, and he came to the place where he could turn in and go into the car. And he did, and promptly fell between two cars because he wasn't at the right place. And then the train actually started to move, but they got it stopped, and so he was okay, but as as he tells the story, he certainly used his cane from then on. Because if he had been using the cane, even though he couldn't see it well because it was dark, or not dark, cloudy, he would have been able to see that he was not at the place where the car entrance was, but rather he was at the junction between two cars. And there's so many examples of that. There's so many reasons why it's important to learn the skills. Should a partially blind or a low vision person learn to read Braille? Well, depends on circumstances, of course, I think, to a degree, but the value of learning Braille is that you have an alternative to full print, especially if there's a likelihood that you're going to lose the rest of your eyesight. If you psychologically do it now, that's also going to psychologically help you prepare better for not having any eyesight later.   Erin Edgar ** 32:20 And of course, that leads to to blind children these days learn how to read, yeah, which is another issue.   Michael Hingson ** 32:28 Which is another issue because educators are not teaching Braille nearly as much as they should, and the literacy rate is so low. And the fact of the matter is even with George Kircher, who invented the whole DAISY format and and all the things that you can do with the published books and so on. The reality is there is still something to be said for learning braille. You don't have sighted children just watching television all the time, although sometimes my parents think they do, but, but the point is that they learn to read, and there's a value of really learning to read. I've been in an audience where a blind speaker was delivering a speech, and he didn't know or use Braille. He had a device that was, I think what he actually used was a, was, it was a Victor Reader Stream, which is   Erin Edgar ** 33:24 one of those, right?   Michael Hingson ** 33:25 I think it was that it may have been something else, but the bottom line is, he had his speech written out, and he would play it through earphones, and then he would verbalize his speech. Oh, no, that's just mess me up. Oh, it would. It was very disjointed and and I think that for me, personally, I read Braille pretty well, but I don't like to read speeches at all. I want to engage the audience, and so it's really important to truly speak with the audience and not read or do any of those other kinds of things.   Erin Edgar ** 33:57 I would agree. Now I do have a Braille display that I, I use, and, you know, I do use it for speeches. However, I don't put the whole speech on   Michael Hingson ** 34:10 there that I me too. I have one, and I use it for, I know, I have notes. Mm, hmm,   Erin Edgar ** 34:16 notes, yeah. And so I feel like Braille, especially for math. You know, when you said math and physics, like, Yeah, I can't imagine doing math without Braille. That just doesn't, you know, I can't imagine it, and especially in, you know, geometry and trigonometry with those diagrams. I don't know how you would do it without a Braille textbook, but yeah, there. There's certainly something to be said for for the the wonderful navigation abilities with, you know, e published audio DAISY books. However, it's not a substitute for knowing how to   Michael Hingson ** 34:55 read. Well, how are you going to learn to spell? How are you going to really learn sit? Structure, how are you going to learn any of those basic skills that sighted kids get if you don't use Braille? Absolutely, I think that that's one of the arenas where the educational system, to a large degree, does such a great disservice to blind kids because it won't teach them Braille.   Erin Edgar ** 35:16 Agreed, agreed. Well, thank you for this wonderful spin down Braille, Braille reading lane here. That was fun.   Michael Hingson ** 35:27 Well, so getting back to you a little bit, you must have thought or realized that probably when you went into law, you were going to face some challenges. But what was the defining moment that made you decide you're going to go into law, and what kind of challenges have you faced? If you face challenges, my making an assumption, but you know what?   Erin Edgar ** 35:45 Oh, sure. So the defining moment when I decided I wanted to go into law. It was a very interesting time for me. I was teenager. Don't know exactly how old I was, but I think I was in high school, and I had gone through a long period where I wanted to, like, be a music major and go into piano and voice and be a performer in those arenas, and get a, you know, high level degree whatnot. And then I began having this began becoming very interested in watching the Star Trek television series. Primarily I was out at the time the next generation, and I was always fascinated by the way that these people would find these civilizations on these planets, and they would be at odds in the beginning, and they would be at each other's throats, and then by the end of the day, they were all kind of   Michael Hingson ** 36:43 liking each other. And John Luke Picard didn't play a flute,   Erin Edgar ** 36:47 yes, and he also turned into a Borg, which was traumatic for me. I had to rate local summer to figure out what would happen. I was in I was in trauma. Anyway, my my father and I bonded over that show. It was, it was a wonderful sort of father daughter thing. We did it every weekend. And I was always fascinated by, like, the whole, the whole aspect of different ideologies coming together. And it always seemed to me that that's what human humanity should be about. As I, you know, got older, I thought, how could I be involved in helping people come together? Oh, let's go into law. Because, you know, our government's really good at that. That was the high school student in me. And I thought at the time, I wanted to go into the Foreign Service and work in the international field and help, you know, on a net, on a you know, foreign policy level. I quickly got into law school and realized two things simultaneously in my second year, international law was very boring, and there were plenty of problems in my local community that I could help solve, like, why work on the international stage when people in my local community are suffering in some degree with something and so I completely changed my focus to wanting to work in an area where I could bring people together and work for, you know, work on an individualized level. And as I went into the legal field, that was, it was part of the reason I went into the mediation, because that was one of the things that we did, was helping people come together. I realized, though, as I became a lawyer and actually started working in the field, most of the legal system is not based on that. It's based on who has the best argument. I wanted no part of that. Yeah, I want no part of that at all. I want to bring people together. Still, the Star Trek mentality is working here, and so when I when I started my own law firm, my immediate question to myself was, how can I now that I'm out doing my own thing, actually bring people together? And the answer that I got was help families come together, especially people thinking about their end of life decisions and gathering their support team around them. Who they want to help them? If they are ever in a situation where they become ill and they can't manage their affairs, or if you know upon their death, who do they want to help them and support them. And how can I use the law to allow that to happen? And so that's how I am working, to use the law for healing and bringing people together, rather than rather than winning an argument.   Michael Hingson ** 39:59 Yeah. Yeah, well, and I think there's a lot of merit to that. I I value the law a great deal, and I I am not an attorney or anything like that, but I have worked in the world of legislation, and I've worked in the world of dealing with helping to get legislation passed and and interacting with lawyers. And my wife and I worked with an attorney to set up our our trust, and then couple of years ago, I redid it after she passed away. And so I think that there was a lot of a lot of work that attorneys do that is extremely important. Yeah, there are, there are attorneys that were always dealing with the best arguments, and probably for me, the most vivid example of that, because it was so captivating when it happened, was the whole OJ trial back in the 1990s we were at a county fair, and we had left going home and turned on the radio, only To hear that the police were following OJ, and they finally arrested him. And then when the trial occurred, we while I was working at a company, and had a radio, and people would would come around, and we just had the radio on, and followed the whole trial. And it was interesting to see all the manipulation and all the movement, and you're right. It came down to who had the best argument, right or wrong?   Erin Edgar ** 41:25 The bloody glove. If it doesn't fit, you must acquit. Yeah, yep, I remember that. I remember where I was when they arrested him, too. I was at my grandparents house, and we were watching it on TV. My grandfather was captivated by the whole thing. But yes, there's certainly, you know, some manipulation. There's also, there are also lawyers who do a lot of good and a lot of wonderful things. And in reality, you know, most cases don't go to trial. They're settled in some way. And so, you know, there isn't always, you know, who has the best argument. It's not always about that, right? And at the same time, that is, you know, what the system is based on, to some extent. And really, when our country was founded, our founding fathers were a bunch of, like, acted in a lot of ways, like a bunch of children. If you read books on, you know, the Constitution, it was, it was all about, you know, I want this in here, and I want that in here. And, you know, a lot of argument around that, which, of course, is to be expected. And many of them did not expect our country's government to last beyond their lifetimes. Uh, James Madison was the exception, but all the others were like, Ed's going to fail. And yet, I am very, very proud to be a lawyer in this country, because while it's not perfect, our founding documents actually have a lot of flexibility and how and can be interpreted to fit modern times, which is, I think the beauty of them and exactly what the Founders intended for.   Michael Hingson ** 43:15 Yeah, and I do think that some people are taking advantage of that and causing some challenges, but that's also part of our country and part of our government. I like something Jimmy Carter once said, which was, we must adjust to changing times while holding to unwavering principles. And I think absolutely that's the part that I think sometimes is occasionally being lost, that we forget those principles, or we want to manipulate the principles and make them something that they're not. But he was absolutely right. That is what we need to do, and we can adjust to changing times without sacrificing principles. Absolutely.   Erin Edgar ** 43:55 I firmly believe that, and I would like to kind of turn it back to what we were talking about before, because you actually asked me, What are some challenges that I have faced, and if it's okay with you, I would like to get back to that. Oh, sure. Okay. Well, so I have faced some challenges for you know, to a large extent, though I was very well accommodated. I mean, the one challenge with the books that was challenging when I took the bar exam, oh, horror of horrors. It was a multiple, multiple shot deal, but it finally got done. However, it was not, you know, my failing to pass the first time or times was not the fault of the actual board of law examiners. They were very accommodating. I had to advocate for myself a little bit, and I also had to jump through some hoops. For example, I had to bring my own person to bubble in my responses on the multiple choice part, it. And bring my own person in to kind of monitor me while I did the essay portion. But they allowed me to have a computer, they allowed me to have, you know, the screen reader. They allowed me to have time and a half to do the the exam. And so we're accommodating in that way. And so no real challenges there. You know, some hoops to jump through. But it got all worked out.   Michael Hingson ** 45:23 And even so, some of that came about because blind people actually had to go all the way to the Supreme Court. Yes, the bar to the Bar Association to recognize that those things needed to be that way,   Erin Edgar ** 45:37 absolutely. And so, you know, I was lucky to come into this at a time where that had already been kind of like pre done for me. I didn't have to deal with that as a challenge. And so the only other challenges I had, some of them, were mine, like, you know, who's going to want to hire this blind person? Had a little bit of, you know, kind of challenge there, with that mindset issue for a while there, and I did have some challenges when I was looking for employment after I'd worked for legal aid for a while, and I wanted to move on and do something else. And I knew I didn't want to work for a big, big firm, and I would, I was talking to some small law firms about hiring me, small to mid size firms. And I would get the question of, well, you're blind, so what kind of accommodations do you need? And we would talk about, you know, computer, special software to make a talk, you know, those kinds of things. And it always ended up that, you know, someone else was hired. And I can, you know, I don't have proof that the blindness and the hesitancy around hiring a disabled person or a blind person was in back of that decision. And at the same time, I had the sense that there was some hesitation there as well, so that, you know, was a bit of a challenge, and starting my own law firm was its own challenge, because I had to experiment with several different software systems to Find one that was accessible enough for me to use. And the system I'm thinking about in particular, I wouldn't use any other system, and yet, I'm using practically the most expensive estate planning drafting system out there, because it happens to be the most accessible. It's also the most expensive. Always that. There's always that. And what's it called? I'm curious. It's called wealth Council, okay, wealth. And then the word councils, Council, SEL, and it's wonderful. And the folks there are very responsive. If I say something's not accessible, I mean, they have fixed things for me in the past. Isn't that great? And complain, isn't that wonderful? It is wonderful. And that's, that's awesome. I had a CRM experience with a couple of different like legal CRM software. I used one for a while, and it was okay. But then, you know, everyone else said this other one was better and it was actually less accessible. So I went back to the previous one, you know. So I have to do a lot of my own testing, which is kind of a challenge in and of itself. I don't have people testing software for me. I have to experiment and test and in some cases, pay for something for a while before I realize it's not, you know, not worth it. But now I have those challenges pretty much ironed out. And I have a paralegal who helps me do some things that, like she proof reads my documents, for instance, because otherwise there may be formatting things that I'm not, that I miss. And so I have the ability to have cited assistance with things that I can't necessarily do myself, which is, you know, absolutely fine,   Michael Hingson ** 49:04 yeah. Now, do you use Lexus? Is it accessible?   Erin Edgar ** 49:08 I don't need Lexus, yeah, yeah. I mean, I have, I'm a member of the Bar Association, of my, my state bar association, which is not, not voluntary. It's mandatory. But I'm a member primarily because they have a search, a legal search engine that they work with that we get for free. I mean, with our members, there you go. So there you go. So I don't need Lexus or West Law or any of those other search engines for what I do. And if I was, like, really into litigation and going to court all time and really doing deep research, I would need that. But I don't. I can use the one that they have, that we can use so and it's, it's a entirely web based system. It's fairly accessible   Michael Hingson ** 49:58 well, and. That makes it easier to as long as you've got people's ears absolutely make it accessible, which makes a lot of sense.   Erin Edgar ** 50:08 Yeah, it certainly does well.   Michael Hingson ** 50:10 So do you regard yourself as a resilient person? Has blindness impacted that or helped make that kind of more the case for you? Do you think I do resilience is such an overused term, but it's fair. I know   Erin Edgar ** 50:24 I mean resilience is is to my mind, a resilient person is able to face uh, challenges with a relatively positive outlook in and view a challenge as something to be to be worked through rather than overcome, and so yes, I do believe that blindness, in and of itself, has allowed me to find ways to adapt to situations and pivot in cases where, you know, I need to find an alternative to using a mouse. For instance, how would I do that? And so in other areas of life, I am, you know, because I'm blind, I'm able to more easily pivot into finding alternative solutions. I do believe that that that it has made me more resilient.   Michael Hingson ** 51:25 Do you think that being blind has caused you, and this is an individual thing, because I think that there are those who don't. But do you think that it's caused you to learn to listen better?   Erin Edgar ** 51:39 That's a good question, because I actually, I have a lot of sighted friends, and one of the things that people just assume is that, wow, you must be a really good listener. Well, my husband would tell you that's not always the case. Yeah. My wife said the same thing, yeah. You know, like everyone else, sometimes I hear what I want to hear in a conversation and at the same time, one of the things that I do tell people is that, because I'm blind, I do rely on other senses more, primarily hearing, I would say, and that hearing provides a lot of cues for me about my environment, and I've learned to be more skillful at it. So I, I would say that, yes, I am a good listener in terms of my environment, very sensitive to that in in my environment, in terms of active listening to conversations and being able to listen to what's behind what people say, which is another aspect of listening. I think that that is a skill that I've developed over time with conscious effort. I don't think I'm any better of a quote, unquote listener than anybody else. If I hadn't developed that primarily in in my mediation, when I was doing that, that was a huge thing for us, was to be able to listen, not actually to what people were saying, but what was behind what people were saying, right? And so I really consciously developed that skill during those years and took it with me into my legal practice, which is why I am very, very why I very much stress that I'm not only an attorney, but I'm also a counselor at law. That doesn't mean I'm a therapist, but it does mean I listen to what people say so that and what's behind what people say, so that with the ear towards providing them the legal solution that meets their needs as they describe them in their words.   Michael Hingson ** 53:47 Well, I think for me, I learned to listen, but it but it is an exercise, and it is something that you need to practice, and maybe I learned to do it a little bit better, because I was blind. For example, I learned to ride a bike, and you have to learn to listen to what's going on around you so you don't crash into cars. Oh, but I'd fall on my face. You can do it. But what I what I really did was, when I was I was working at a company, and was told that the job was going to be phased out because I wasn't a revenue producer, and the company was an engineering startup and had to bring in more revenue producers. And I was given the choice of going away or going into sales, which I had never done. And as I love to tell people, I lowered my standards and went from science to sales. But the reality is that that I think I've always and I think we all always sell in one way or another, but I also knew what the unemployment rate among employable blind people was and is, yeah, and so I went into sales with with no qualms. But there I really learned to listen. And and it was really a matter of of learning to commit, not just listen, but really learning to communicate with the people you work with. And I think that that I won't say blindness made me better, but what it did for me was it made me use the technologies like the telephone, perhaps more than some other people. And I did learn to listen better because I worked at it, not because I was blind, although they're related   Erin Edgar ** 55:30 exactly. Yeah, and I would say, I would 100% agree I worked at it. I mean, even when I was a child, I worked at listening to to become better at, kind of like analyzing my environment based on sounds that were in it. Yeah, I wouldn't have known. I mean, it's not a natural gift, as some people assume, yeah, it's something you practice and you have to work at. You get to work at.   Michael Hingson ** 55:55 Well, as I point out, there are people like SEAL Team Six, the Navy Seals and the Army Rangers and so on, who also practice using all of their senses, and they learn, in general, to become better at listening and other and other kinds of skills, because they have to to survive, but, but that's what we all do, is if we do it, right, we're learning it. It's not something that's just naturally there, right? I agree, which I think is important. So you're working in a lot of estate planning and so on. And I mentioned earlier that we it was back in 1995 we originally got one, and then it's now been updated, but we have a trust. What's the difference between having, like a trust and a will?   Erin Edgar ** 56:40 Well, that's interesting that you should ask. So A will is the minimum that pretty much, I would say everyone needs, even though 67% of people don't have one in the US. And it is pretty much what everyone needs. And it basically says, you know, I'm a, I'm a person of sound mind, and I know who is important to me and what I have that's important to me. And I wanted to go to these people who are important to me, and by the way, I want this other person to manage things after my death. They're also important to me and a trust, basically, there are multiple different kinds of trusts, huge numbers of different kinds. And the trust that you probably are referring to takes the will to kind of another level and provides more direction about about how to handle property and how how it's to be dealt with, not only after death, but also during your lifetime. And trusts are relatively most of them, like I said, there are different kinds, but they can be relatively flexible, and you can give more direction about how to handle that property than you can in a will, like, for instance, if you made an estate plan and your kids were young, well, I don't want my children to have access to this property until they're responsible adults. So maybe saying, in a trust until they're age 25 you can do that, whereas in a will, you it's more difficult to do that.   Michael Hingson ** 58:18 And a will, as I understand it, is a lot more easily contested than than a trust.   Erin Edgar ** 58:24 You know, it does depend, but yes, it is easily contested. That's not to say that if you have a trust, you don't need a will, which is a misconception that some, yeah, we have a will in our trust, right? And so, you know, you need the will for the court. Not everyone needs a trust. I would also venture to say that if you don't have a will on your death, the law has ideas about how your property should be distributed. So if you don't have a will, you know your property is not automatically going to go to the government as unclaimed, but if you don't have powers of attorney for your health care and your finance to help you out while you're alive, you run the risk of the A judge appointing someone you would not want to make your health care and financial decisions. And so I'm going to go off on a tangent here. But I do feel very strongly about this, even blind people who and disabled people who are, what did you call it earlier, the the employable blind community, but maybe they're not employed. They don't have a lot of   Michael Hingson ** 59:34 unemployed, unemployed, the unemployable blind people, employable   Erin Edgar ** 59:38 blind people, yes, you know, maybe they're not employed, they're on a government benefit. They don't have a lot of assets. Maybe they don't necessarily need that will. They don't have to have it. And at the same time, if they don't have those, those documents that allow people to manage their affairs during their lifetime. Um, who's going to do it? Yeah, who's going to do that? Yeah, you're giving up control of your body, right, potentially, to someone you would not want, just because you're thinking to yourself, well, I don't need a will, and nothing's going to happen to me. You're giving control of your body, perhaps, to someone you don't want. You're not taking charge of your life and and you are allowing doctors and hospitals and banks to perpetuate the belief that you are not an independent person, right? I'm very passionate about it. Excuse me, I'll get off my soapbox now. That's okay. Those are and and to a large extent, those power of attorney forms are free. You can download them from your state's website. Um, they're minimalistic. They're definitely, I don't use them because I don't like them for my state. But you can get you can use them, and you can have someone help you fill them out. You could sign them, and then look, you've made a decision about who's going to help you when you're not able to help yourself,   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:07 which is extremely important to do. And as I mentioned, we went all the way and have a trust, and we funded the trust, and everything is in the trust. But I think that is a better way to keep everything protected, and it does provide so much more direction for whoever becomes involved, when, when you decide to go elsewhere, then, as they put it, this mortal coil. Yes, I assume that the coil is mortal. I don't know.   Erin Edgar ** 1:01:37 Yeah, who knows? Um, and you know trusts are good for they're not just for the Uber wealthy, which is another misconception. Trust do some really good things. They keep your situation, they keep everything more or less private, like, you know, I said you need a will for the court. Well, the court has the will, and it most of the time. If you have a trust, it just says, I want it to go, I want my stuff to go into the Michael hingson Trust. I'm making that up, by the way, and I, you know, my trust just deals with the distribution, yeah, and so stuff doesn't get held up in court. The court doesn't have to know about all the assets that you own. It's not all public record. And that's a huge, you know, some people care. They don't want everyone to know their business. And when I tell people, you know, I can go on E courts today and pull up the estate of anyone that I want in North Carolina and find out what they owned if they didn't have a will, or if they just had a will. And people like, really, you can do that? Oh, absolutely, yeah. I don't need any fancy credentials. It's all a matter of public record. And if you have a trust that does not get put into the court record unless it's litigated, which you know, it does happen, but not often,   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:56 but I but again, I think that, you know, yeah, and I'm not one of those Uber wealthy people. But I have a house. We we used to have a wheelchair accessible van for Karen. I still have a car so that when I need to be driven somewhere, rather than using somebody else's vehicle, we use this and those are probably the two biggest assets, although I have a bank account with with some in it, not a lot, not nearly as much as Jack Benny, anyway. But anyway, the bottom line is, yeah, but the bottom line is that I think that the trust keeps everything a lot cleaner. And it makes perfect sense. Yep, it does. And I didn't even have to go to my general law firm that I usually use. Do we cheat them? Good, and how so it worked out really well. Hey, I watched the Marx Brothers. What can I say?   Erin Edgar ** 1:03:45 You watch the Marx Brothers? Of course.   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:49 Well, I want to thank you for being here. This has been a lot of fun, and I'm glad that we did it and that we also got to talk about the whole issue of wills and trusts and so on, which is, I think, important. So any last things that you'd like to say to people, and also, do you work with clients across the country or just in North Carolina?   Erin Edgar ** 1:04:06 So I work with clients in North Carolina, I will say that. And one last thing that I would like to say to people is that it's really important to build your support team. Whether you're blind, you know, have another disability, you need people to help you out on a day to day basis, or you decide that you want people to help you out. If you're unable to manage your affairs at some point in your life, it's very important to build that support team around you, and there is nothing wrong. You can be self reliant and still have people on your team yes to to be there for you, and that is very important. And there's absolutely no shame, and you're not relinquishing your independence by doing that. That. So today, I encourage everyone to start thinking about who's on your team. Do you want them on your team? Do you want different people on your team? And create a support team? However that looks like, whatever that looks like for you, that has people on it that you know, love and trust,   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:18 everybody should have a support team. I think there is no question, at least in my mind, about that. So good point. Well, if people want to maybe reach out to you, how do they do that?   Erin Edgar ** 1:05:29 Sure, so I am on the interwebs at Erin Edgar legal.com that's my website where you can learn more about my law firm and all the things that I do,   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:42 and Erin is E r i n, just Yes, say that Edgar, and   Erin Edgar ** 1:05:45 Edgar is like Edgar. Allan Poe, hopefully less scary, and you can find the contact information for me on the website. By Facebook, you can find me on Facebook occasionally as Erin Baker, Edgar, three separate words, that is my personal profile, or you can and Michael will have in the show notes the company page for my welcome as   Michael Hingson ** 1:06:11 well. Yeah. Well, thank you for being here, and I want to thank all of you for listening. This has been a fun episode. It's been great to have Erin on, love to hear your thoughts out there who have been listening to this today. Please let us know what you think. You're welcome to email me at Michael H i@accessibe.com M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H i at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, or go to our podcast page, www, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, I wherever you're listening, please give us a five star rating. We really appreciate getting good ratings from people and reading and getting to know what you think. If you know anyone who you think might be a good guest, you know some people you think ought to come on unstoppable mindset. Erin, of course, you as well. We would appreciate it if you'd give us an introduction, because we're always looking for more people to have come on and help us show everyone that we're all more unstoppable than we think we are, and that's really what it's all about, and what we want to do on the podcast. So hope that you'll all do that, and in the meanwhile, with all that, Erin, I want to thank you once more for being here and being with us today. This has been a lot of fun. 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This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are combining their lists for a chaotic but crucial debate: we're ranking all the shotguns and submachine guns in DayZ! From close-quarters dominators to disappointing pea-shooters, we're putting our reputations on the line to determine what's truly a top-tier tool for survival.Join us as we weigh in on the pros and cons of:The Shotgun Slamdown: We'll debate the strengths of each shotgun, from the double-barreled chaos of the BK-43 to the semi-automatic terror of the Vaiga. Are slugs a viable long-range option, or is buckshot king in a raid?The SMG Showdown: Which of the many submachine guns reigns supreme? Is the SG5-K the ultimate zombie-clearer, or does the high-capacity Bizon take the crown? We'll also talk about the new kids on the block, like the RAK-37, and where they fit into the meta.The Best of Both Worlds: We'll compare the two classes directly. In a tight spot, would you rather have a powerful shotgun with limited capacity or a rapid-firing SMG with more bullets in the magazine?This is a deep dive into the weapons that define close-quarters combat in DayZ. You might not agree with our final rankings, but you'll definitely want to hear our reasoning!Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastSponsored by The DayZ Companion: https://discord.gg/zh6ThVpkKA#DayZ #DayZPodcast #TierList #Shotguns #SMGs #DayZWeapons #WeaponRanking #DayZGuide #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Track Listing: Intro (Try It You'll Like It) – Brenk SinatraThe Real – Derrick HodgeAll Over the World (Vibes Mix) – Galactic Soul SynergyLet Love Live (feat. PY Anderson) [Frankie Feliciano Vocal Mix] – Platinum DollThinkin' About the Dayz? – Eddy Meets YannahWe've Been Here Before – DegoWhen We Could Dance Together (feat. Matt Dal Din, Ashton Sellars, Aron Ottignon, Lewis Moody & André Marmot) – Myele ManzanzaIf You Will (feat. Flora Purim) – George DukeCupid's Arrow – Frank McCombNoche Romantica – NajeeIt's Different – Leroy HutsonThe Fruit Song – Jeannie ReynoldsMy Music – Samuel Jonathan Johnson

Dan De Filippo didn't just bring Montauk Dayz—he brought the kind of conversation I built this show for. Conversations that live outside the polished highlight reel. No polish. No script. Just earned perspective.

Community Chronicles is back with a landmark episode, Volume 10! This week, we're sharing more of your thrilling, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from the wasteland.Prepare for:Ukey's Final Chapter: Ukey returns with the explaination of his epic saga, a powerful and emotional story that explains his last journey with his brother and a friend. We'll find out how it all ended.The Newbie's Misadventure: We'll read a submission from BrakkaGames, who, we think, is new to DayZ. Their fresh perspective on a wild situation is both chaotic and incredibly relatable.Chef's Tank Trouble: Get a firsthand account of what happens when a survivor named Chef tries something monumentally stupid with a tank. We can't wait to see how this one turns out!This episode is packed with the kind of player-driven moments that make DayZ so unique.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #CommunityChronicles #SurvivorStories #DayZCommunity #Ukey #BrakkaGames #DayZStories #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I Don't Like Brain Bleeeeeeeeeds! Star Trektember the Eighth. Roasty fun. Grizzle in my Spizzle. Less of a Biff, More of a Tumble. Ribbed by Brian for your pleasure. Sherlock, Knick Knack, give the dog a bone. Using the whole timer with Brian Dunaway. Day Z, it's so stupid. Hey Bright Bobby, Bam A Lam! Be Here, or Be Dumb. Just confirmed, you are in fact a Bozo. Hot mess TMS. Adam Sandlerberg. Report card bankruptcy and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Don't Like Brain Bleeeeeeeeeds! Star Trektember the Eighth. Roasty fun. Grizzle in my Spizzle. Less of a Biff, More of a Tumble. Ribbed by Brian for your pleasure. Sherlock, Knick Knack, give the dog a bone. Using the whole timer with Brian Dunaway. Day Z, it's so stupid. Hey Bright Bobby, Bam A Lam! Be Here, or Be Dumb. Just confirmed, you are in fact a Bozo. Hot mess TMS. Adam Sandlerberg. Report card bankruptcy and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're back for a second round of unfiltered Q&A, as we dig into more of the fantastic questions you've sent us via our Discord server! From heartwarming personal memories to the most head-scratching items in the game, we're covering it all.Join us as we explore:A Blast from the Past: You asked, we answered! We'll reminisce and share our favorite childhood memories of each other, providing a personal look into our friendship that goes beyond the game.The Useless Item Review: Ever wondered what item is truly pointless in DayZ? We'll take a hard look at the most useless items in the game and debate their complete lack of value.Your DayZ Dilemmas: We'll tackle your practical and bizarre questions about everything from in-game etiquette to the strange physics of Chernarus.This episode is a direct shout-out to our community and a chance to get to know us better, both in and out of the wasteland.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're building a fortress of conversation with the British streamer and master of base building, AR-K! Known for his in-depth and captivating vanilla base-building videos, AR-K has a lot to say about how to truly fortify your position in the apocalypse.Join us as we discuss:The Art of the Base: We'll explore AR-K's philosophy on vanilla base building—from finding the perfect location to the most effective ways to defend against raids."Make Base Building Great Again!": AR-K will share his thoughts on the current state of base building in DayZ and offer his own solutions for how Bohemia Interactive could improve the system for all players.Behind the Content: Get a glimpse into the creative process behind his popular videos, including the planning, execution, and editing that goes into making a base-building guide both informative and entertaining.The British DayZ Scene: We'll touch on his experience as a British streamer and the unique aspects of the UK DayZ community.Whether you're a seasoned builder or a fresh-spawn looking to lay down your first fence, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes a survivor's best friend is a well-placed wall.Ar-K: https://www.youtube.com/@Ar-kWant to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastSponsored by The DayZ Companion: https://discord.gg/zh6ThVpkKA#DayZ #DayZPodcast #ARK #BaseBuilding #VanillaDayZ #DayZTips #Interview #Streamer #BritishGamer #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're honored to sit down with a true veteran of the DayZ streaming community, the one and only Doctor Dreist! Hailing from Germany and a full-time streamer, Dreist has been navigating the unforgiving landscapes of DayZ for years, often teaming up with others to create unforgettable moments.Join us for a fantastic and insightful chat as we delve into:The Dreist Diagnosis: What drives his passion for DayZ, and how has he built a loyal following over the years? We'll explore his unique streaming style and the secrets to his longevity in the game.The Power of Teamplay: Known for his collaborations, Dreist will share his best stories and insights on teaming up with other players—from intense firefights to unexpected friendships.The German Perspective: We'll get a unique look at the DayZ community from a German perspective, discussing how it differs from others and what makes it so special.The Evolution of a Streamer: We'll talk about how his content creation has changed over the years and how he's adapted to the ever-evolving world of DayZ.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates dedicated content creators and the power of teamwork in the apocalypse.The Doc: https://www.twitch.tv/doctordreistWant to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #DoctorDreist #Interview #GermanStreamer #Teamplay #DayZCommunity #Gaming #ContentCreator #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The infected of Chernarus are more of a nuisance than a terrifying threat, and their flawed AI. From poor pathfinding to struggling with doors is a constant source of frustration. This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're tackling the infected problem head-on and brainstorming how Bohemia Interactive could truly make them scary again!Join us as we pitch a complete overhaul of the infected, suggesting new and terrifying variants that would change the PVE game forever:The "Big Lad": We propose a large, hulking infected who moves slowly but hits like a truck, with a bone-chilling growl that can be heard from a distance, drawing in other infected.The Rusher: Imagine a fast-moving, agile infected that can knock you to the ground, leaving you vulnerable to their more numerous, but less dangerous, brethren.The Sleeper: No more feeling safe while looting! We suggest a variant that lies dormant in houses and undergrowth, forcing you to do a genuine double-take when scouting a town.The Armoured Infected: A military variant that is more resilient and, most importantly, cannot be stealth-killed, forcing players to use a more tactical approach or risk a loud confrontation.We'll discuss how these new threats could force players to change their survival strategies, making every town visit a high-stakes decision. How would you fix the infected problem in DayZ?Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastVideo of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPa1HsCrTXk&t=1s&ab_channel=Rakan-#DayZ #DayZPodcast #Infected #AIOverhaul #SurvivalHorror #GameSuggestions #DayZMods #PVE #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts:Kurt Jamie (sort of)Lucas Top 5: Prequel Games Send your Top list ideas to: mailbag@threeangrynerds.com No-Cost Games: Epic Games: 112 Operator, Road Redemption (Next: Hidden Folks, Totally Reliable Delivery Service) Amazon Prime: Sid Meier’s Civilization 3: Complete Edition, Thief: Definitive Edition (among others) PS+: Lies of P, Day Z, My Hero One’s Justice 2 What […]

Hosts:Kurt Jamie (sort of)Lucas Top 5: Prequel Games Send your Top list ideas to: mailbag@threeangrynerds.com No-Cost Games: Epic Games: 112 Operator, Road Redemption (Next: Hidden Folks, Totally Reliable Delivery Service) Amazon Prime: Sid Meier’s Civilization 3: Complete Edition, Thief: Definitive Edition (among others) PS+: Lies of P, Day Z, My Hero One’s Justice 2 What […]

Don't miss this new episode of The Naked Patient with Kevin Borland! Kevin is a successful entrepreneur but his story is so much more. From an injury while serving in the military to working as an anti human trafficking operative and recovering from PTSD. This one has it all. Enjoy!

The DayZ world is always buzzing with activity, and this week we're bringing you a full rundown of the latest news and community highlights! From controversial changes on official servers to a major milestone for one of our favorite creators, there's a lot to talk about.Join us as we discuss:The Night Has Eyes: DayZ has made a significant change to nighttime darkness on official servers, sparking a huge debate across the community. We'll break down the changes and discuss why this has so many players divided.Arriana's New Chapter: The incredible Arriana, known for her fantastic DayZ events, has released a brand new book! We'll talk about this exciting news and what it means for her as a creator.Cobra's 50k Milestone: A massive congratulations is in order for Cobra for reaching an incredible 50,000 subscribers on YouTube! We'll celebrate this achievement and discuss his impact on the DayZ content scene.This episode is your essential update on everything happening in the DayZ universe.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #CommunityNews #OfficialServers #NightChanges #Arriana #Cobra #YouTubeMilestone #GamingNews #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Donkey Kong Bonanza, Shadow Labyrinth and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 496 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Donkey Kong Bananza 48:37 Shadow Labyrinth Stellar Blade PC News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Atari's classic 2600 console re-release is getting an aggressively yellow Pac-Man edition 1:17:45 GOG offers 13 free NSFW games as it launches anti-censorship campaign, FreedomToBuy.Games  Raven Software workers celebrate win following three-year battle for Microsoft union contract Nintendo  Nintendo taps into nostalgia with 1980s inspired Lego Game Boy trailer 1:29:50 Nintendo announces Switch price changes in US, citing "market conditions" Everything announced in today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase PlayStation New PS5 system update beta previews DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices 1:37:40 New details on PlayStation's first wireless fight stick, FlexStrike Xbox Microsoft quietly removes ability to purchase movies and TV shows on Xbox and the Microsoft Store PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: 112 Operator, Road Redemption PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August: Lies of P, Day Z, My Hero One's Justice 2 Free 4 All Fantastic Four 1:53:45 Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube Twitter Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF

Episode 388 - Ready or Not August is HereIn this episode, Fred is deep into Death Stranding 2, having just hit Chapter 9 and surpassed 70 hours of gameplay. Jake joins in with listener feedback and some sharp takes on the latest PlayStation news. We dive into Sony's August PS Plus Essential lineup, where Lies of P shines as a dark, Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like standout, while DayZ and My Hero One's Justice 2 offer more mixed receptions. Battlefield 6 finally hits a smooth 60 FPS Performance Mode on PS5, promising better responsiveness and visuals. We also highlight the surprising console success of Ready or Not, which has already sold over 2 million copies in under a week. Plus, THQ Nordic brings the classic Gothic trilogy to PlayStation, feeding the retro revival trend. Lastly, Sony confirms it will skip Gamescom 2025 for the sixth year in a row—setting the stage for more digital-first showcases.On the new releases front, we cover a variety of PlayStation games dropping this week—from the cooperative physics-puzzler Biped 2, to the anime-fighting sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the cozy Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the retro shoot-'em-up collection Gradius Origins, and the gritty Mafia prequel Mafia: The Old Country.Whether you're into deep story-driven epics, casual island life, or retro arcade action, this week has something to talk about.By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever wondered what separates a good DayZ map from an unforgettable one? This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are putting on their cartographer hats to dissect the essential elements that forge the ultimate survival playground, drawing inspiration from all corners of the DayZ universe – official and community-made!Join us as we explore the vital ingredients of a top-tier DayZ map:Unique Points of Interest (POIs): Beyond the usual military bases, we'll discuss the importance of iconic, memorable, and strategically valuable locations that create emergent storytelling and diverse encounters. Think Endzone's unique structures or Namalsk's A2 building.Varied & Engaging Terrain: From sprawling forests and treacherous mountains to urban sprawls and desolate coastlines, we'll break down how diverse topography impacts movement, loot runs, and overall atmosphere.Unmatched PvP Arenas: What makes a truly epic combat zone? We'll analyze map areas that naturally funnel players into thrilling engagements, offering distinct advantages and disadvantages for different playstyles.Loot Economy & Progression: How does a map's design influence the flow of loot, from fresh spawn beaches to high-tier military zones, ensuring a rewarding progression curve?Atmosphere & Immersion: Beyond just layout, we'll touch on the subtle details – sounds, lighting, environmental storytelling – that truly immerse players in the desolate world.We'll take cues from fan-favorites like Chernarus, the unforgiving landscapes of Namalsk, the frozen expanse of Sakhal, and even the imaginative designs of maps like Deer Isle or Takistan.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastWhat's on your blueprint for the perfect DayZ map? Let us know!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #DayZMap #MapDesign #POIs #PVP #Terrain #GameDesign #SurvivalGame #CommunityMaps #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever found yourself scratching your head at the peculiar quirks of DayZ? This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are taking a humorous dive into all the things in Chernarus that simply do not make sense!Join us as we ponder the profound questions of the apocalypse, such as:The Universal Height Standard: Why is every single survivor in DayZ seemingly the exact same height? Are they all clones, or is there a secret government program we don't know about?The Missing Waterworks: With so much water, where in the world is the water treatment center? Who built these towns, and how did they manage their sanitation?Architectural Absurdities: We'll question the sanity of the original Chernarussian builders – from bizarre room layouts to doors that lead to nowhere, who designed these houses?!The Stagnant Strands: In a world where everything decays, why doesn't our survivor's hair ever grow? Are we perpetually rocking the same post-apocalyptic haircut?We'll share our own baffling observations and invite you to join in the fun. What inconsistencies or strange design choices in DayZ make you question reality?Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in for a laugh as we try to make sense of the insensible in DayZ!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #GameLogic #Chernarus #Mysteries #FunnyMoments #DayZQuestions #WastelandWisdom #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're heading to Oxfordshire to chat with the laid-back and genuinely entertaining content creator, OnlyRealRob! Known for his refreshing approach to gaming and not taking things too seriously, Rob brings a unique vibe to the DayZ community.Join us for a chill but insightful conversation as we delve into:The Rob Persona: What drives OnlyRealRob's content, and how does he maintain that authentic, fun-loving attitude in the often-intense world of DayZ?Gaming for the Fun of It: We'll explore his philosophy on content creation, focusing on enjoying the game rather than chasing trends or perfection.Life Beyond the Screen: Get a glimpse into Rob's world outside of DayZ and what else fuels his creativity and sense of humor.The DayZ Connection: Why does DayZ resonate with him as a platform for content, and what are his favorite (and least favorite) aspects of the apocalypse?Building a Community, Casually: How does someone who doesn't take things "too seriously" still manage to build a dedicated and engaged following?This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone looking for genuine entertainment and a reminder that gaming is, at its heart, about having a good time.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in and keep it real with OnlyRealRob!Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlyrealrob#DayZ #DayZPodcast #OnlyRealRob #Interview #ContentCreator #Oxfordshire #Gaming #NotTooSerious #DayZCommunity #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The recent Badlands DLC announcement and its new map, Nasdara, have certainly stirred the pot in the DayZ community. With Bohemia Interactive getting a lot of attention (and some heat) for their latest expansion, it's time to ask the fundamental question: Is DayZ actually worth it?This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're diving deep into the true value of our time and money spent in the apocalypse. We'll be doing our own calculations and encouraging you, the listeners, to do the same!Join us as we explore:The Cost-Benefit Analysis: We'll tally up the money we've invested in DayZ – from the base game and its initial Livonia DLC to the recent Frostline (Sakhal) expansion, and now the upcoming Badlands (Nasdara) DLC.Hours Logged vs. Money Spent: We'll compare our total playtime (which for many DayZ veterans runs into the thousands of hours!) against the monetary cost, calculating the "cost per hour" of entertainment.The Badlands Debate: With the controversy swirling around the new DLC's pricing and content expectations, we'll discuss whether Nasdara genuinely looks like it will be "worth buying" for the existing player base and newcomers alike.What Defines "Worth"? We'll open up the discussion on what makes a game truly "worth it" in the long run. Is it purely hours played, or does the unique experience, community, and ongoing development factor in?Whether you're a fresh spawn still weighing your options or a seasoned survivor with thousands of hours under your belt, this episode is a call to reflection on our collective investment in the world of DayZ.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastSo, pull up your Steam charts, check your receipts, and let us know: for you, is DayZ actually worth it?#DayZ #DayZPodcast #IsItWorthIt #DayZDLC #Badlands #Nasdara #GamingValue #GameCost #HoursPlayed #DayZCommunity #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are letting their imaginations run wild! Join us as we brainstorm and design our very own dream DayZ map, packed with unique locations and exciting features.Tune in to hear about:The Mighty River: We envision a massive river system, offering new navigation challenges and opportunities for water-based survival.Is this Takistan?: Short answer: no. But its not far from it. We'll also talk about areas filled with unique environmental hazards and hidden dangers.Iconic Landmarks: We'll unveil our plans for distinctive assets like a drive-in cinema, perfect for scavenging and ambushes, and a multi-story car park, offering vertical gameplay and strategic vantage points.Gameplay Possibilities: We'll discuss how these unique features could impact gameplay, create new scenarios, and offer fresh challenges for survivors.What kind of map would you design for DayZ? Join the conversation and let us know your ideas!Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastGet ready to explore a DayZ landscape straight from our imaginations!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #NewMap #MapDesign #DreamMap #SurvivalGame #SwampPass #DriveInCinema #MultiStoreyCarPark #CommunityDiscussion #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, it's all about YOU! We've gathered a wild and wonderful collection of questions submitted by our incredible community via our Discord server, and we're tackling them head-on.Join us as we dive into:The Weird & Wonderful: Prepare for some truly outlandish and thought-provoking questions that only the DayZ community could come up with. We'll explore the hypothetical, the hilarious, and the downright bizarre.Sensible Survival Queries: We'll also address the practical, everyday questions that pop up in the wasteland – from gear strategies to base defense tips.Unfiltered Opinions: Get our honest takes on everything from game mechanics to community etiquette, as we try to answer every question thrown our way.Community Connection: This episode is a direct conversation with our listeners, showcasing the vibrant and engaged community that makes DayZ so special.Whether you're looking for serious advice, a good laugh, or just curious about what other survivors are pondering, this Q&A session has something for everyone.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastGot a burning question for next time? Join our Discord and submit it!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #CommunityQuestions #QandA #Discord #DayZCommunity #SurvivalGame #Podcast #GamingCommunity #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DayZ's modding community is a treasure trove of incredible ideas, but what if some of those fan-favorite features made it into the official game? This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're diving into the wish list of mods that we believe should be integrated directly into DayZ's vanilla experience.Join us as we champion additions like:A "New Player" Friendly Mode: Imagine an optional setting with extra stamina, a simple party system, and a pinging tool to help fresh spawns find their footing and friends.Rainwater Collection: The simple yet crucial ability to collect drinking water directly from the rain, adding another layer of realistic survival.Civilian Heli Crashes: Expanding dynamic events beyond military sites to include more common, yet still valuable, civilian helicopter crash zones.Code Locks for Bases: The highly requested feature of secure code locks for base building, offering a more robust and convenient way to protect your loot.Bicycles: Bringing back the beloved, silent, and efficient mode of transport that would revolutionize early-game travel and scouting.We'll discuss the impact these changes could have on accessibility, realism, and the overall longevity of DayZ. Which mods do YOU think deserve the vanilla treatment?Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in and let's dream big for the future of DayZ!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #DayZMods #VanillaFeatures #GameSuggestions #QualityOfLife #NewPlayerExperience #CodeLocks #Bicycles #SurvivalGame #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're thrilled to sit down with the one and only TikTok legend, Mr. Gibbon! Known for his hilarious and engaging DayZ content that's captivated millions, Mr. Gibbon is here to share his journey.Join us for a fantastic chat as we delve into:The Rise of Mr. Gibbon: Discover how he carved out a massive following on TikTok and beyond, bringing DayZ to a whole new audience.A Gamer's Heart: We'll explore his passion for gaming in general, what other titles he enjoys, and how his love for the virtual world began.Why DayZ? Get the inside scoop on what makes DayZ his game of choice for content creation, from the unique player interactions to the unforgiving survival mechanics.The Art of Short-Form Storytelling: Learn about his creative process for crafting those viral TikTok moments and turning raw gameplay into entertaining narratives.Behind the Scenes of a Creator: Mr. Gibbon will share insights into the challenges and rewards of being a full-time content creator in the gaming space.This is a must-listen for anyone who loves DayZ, content creation, or just wants to hear from one of the most entertaining personalities in the community!Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in and get ready to laugh and learn with Mr. Gibbon!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #MrGibbon #TikTok #Gaming #ContentCreator #Interview #DayZCommunity #Streamer #ViralContent #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest major update for DayZ, patch 1.28, is here, bringing a host of significant changes to Chernarus and beyond! This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave dive deep into the patch notes to break down everything you need to know.Join us as we explore:Vehicle Overhaul: We'll discuss the much-anticipated improvements to vehicle physics and networking, aiming to finally fix the notorious vehicle lag and provide a smoother driving experience.New Weapons & Optics: Get the lowdown on the RAK-37 SMG (a familiar face under a new name!), the new Marksman Mildot Scope, and other optics that are changing up weapon choices.Weapon Handling Revamp: We'll break down the reworked weapon raise mechanic, which introduces a more nuanced "pullback" state, impacting close-quarters combat.Dynamic Events & Sakhal Additions: Learn about the new dynamic events coming to Sakhal, including military patrol boats, ambulances, and even helicopter crash sites, further enriching the Frostline map.Audio Enhancements: We'll cover the changes to gun sounds, vehicle audio (louder outside, quieter inside!), and the tweaked footstep sounds, which aim to improve immersion and situational awareness.Loot Economy & Balance: We'll touch on the various adjustments to item spawns and weapon balancing, discussing their impact on gameplay progression.Stay informed and adapt your survival strategies! This episode is your essential guide to understanding all the significant changes in DayZ patch 1.28.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #Patch128 #DayZUpdate #VehicleFixes #NewWeapons #Gunplay #Sakhal #GameChanges #SurvivalGame #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Community Chronicles is back, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever! In Volume 8, we're sharing more gripping, intense, and emotional stories directly from you, our incredible listeners.Prepare for:Blackoxide's Humvee Havoc: Get a firsthand account of an epic armored vehicle battle that will leave you on the edge of your seat!Oistead's Steel on Steel: Hear a thrilling tale of close-quarters combat where wits and blades clashed in a brutal encounter.Malinar's Heartbreaking Journey: A poignant story that reminds us of the emotional depths and personal losses that can occur even in the unforgiving world of DayZ.And as always, we'll keep you updated with our staple segments, ensuring you're always in the loop with the latest in Chernarus.Post your own story on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/zNapc4fkHvWant to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in for another unforgettable collection of DayZ survivor experiences!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #CommunityChronicles #SurvivorStories #HumveeBattle #DayZCombat #HeartbreakingStories #WastelandWhispers #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The gang tries for a hit, but just mist. The legend of Phildadelphia Watson, we discuss why women get a pass, not so pleasant memories of high school and we try beverages.

Run it Red episode 122 has landed.  Another big show this month with some spanking fresh sounds from Truncate, DJ Bone, ANNĒ, Jeff Cochrane and loads more. Tracklisting is, as always, below - so please check out the labels and artists music and socials, and I hope you enjoy the show!   Hit the charity links if you can, too...   Charity Link: fanlink.tv/Charities Spotify Playlist: bit.ly/RUNITREDSPOTIFY Upcoming tour dates: bit.ly/BenSimsBIT   BEN SIMS pres RUN IT RED 122. May 2025   1. Truncate - Our Connection. Unreleased 2. Audio Units - Morvec Paradox. Molecular Recordings 3. Fhase 87 - Detroit Two Circle. Existentia 4. Sciahri - Hit and Run. Sublunar 5. Cirkle - Unfolding Memories. BCCO 6. Dani Duran ES - Abyss. Hyperfocus 7. Jerical - Resonance. Illegal Alien 8. Dario Zenker - Simple Days. Ilian Tape 9. Seph - Ascent. Insurgentes 10. Dynamic Forces - Neurotic. Symbolism 11. Lakej - In The Shape Of Hands. Gordo Trax 12. Unklevon - Aliens In Detroit. Discos Atonicos 13. Jeff Cochran - 1995 Called. Format 416 14. Ackermann - Make You Wanna Do Right. SEVEN 15. PWCCA - Fracture Index. Warm Up 16. Introversion - Tesseract. ARTS 17. Arnaud Le Texier - Insomnia. Children of Tomorrow 18. DJ Bone - Thursday Night (Vinicius Honorio Rework). Further 19. JOHRN - The Journey of Resilience. JORHS 20. Kashpitzky - Silver Ball (Ø Remix). Be As One 21. Luis Flores - Decorated Permutation 1. Arkham 22. Len Faki (feat Jeroen Search & UBX127) - Loop 10. Figure 23. Fille - Portals  (Alienata Remix). Unknown 24. Arjun Vagale & Oxygeno - Zero Gravity. Semantica 25. Mode 1 - Zeth. End of Dayz 26. Ø (Phase) - Missing (Remix). Modwerks 27. D-Leria - Let It Be. Amotik 28. Fhase 87 - Amplitude (Flug Remix). Existentia 29. Lewis Fautzi - Shifting Tides. Faut Section 30. DJ Bone - Critical. Further 31. Regent - Permean (Head High Power Tool Mix). Mutual Rytm 32. Santiago Angel - Ajustes Auditivos (Gene Richards Jr Remix). ANOAH 33. Operator - Speedway 86. Gnosis 34. Fhase 87 - Minimalism 03. Symbolism 35. Cirkle - Velar. BCCO 36. Jeff Cochran - Break It Down. Format 416 37. ANNĒ - Frescoes. Arsenik 38. Lewis Fautzi - Empty Spaces. Faut Section 39. Oscar Mulero - Cosmic Glasses. Semantica 40. Dextro - Diferenças. Mutual Rytm 41. Ottagone - Ottagone 016. Will & Ink 42. Lakej - Stand Off. Gordo Trax 43. Lewis Fautzi - Lost In The Current. Faut Section 44. Rustal - Angel Of Light. Blakk Cat 45. Ottagone - Ottagone 012. Will & Ink 46. Z.I.P.P.O - Replication. SK_Eleven 47. Ø (Phase)  - Nonphysical. Modwerks 48. Ottagone - Ottagone 009. Will & Ink 49. Len Faki - Zig Zag (Version). Figure 50. Sciahri - No More Time. Sublunar 51. Endlec - In Negative. Renegade Methodz 52. Relic Radiation - Limited Range. Edit Select 53. NNE - SEqMOd. None 54. Anton Fedotov - Finito. PTRL WRX 55. Anton Fedotov - Buzz. PTRL WRX 56. DJ Bone - Red Alert. Further 57. Regent - Permean (Shed Forceful Pressure Mix). Mutual Rytm 58. Mark Williams - Pure Grooves . ANOAH 59. DJ Bone - No More Heroes (Mark Broom Remix). Further 60. Carlo Lio & M.I.T.A. - Chasing Ghosts. Intec  *Sims JFF Edit 61. Anton Fedotov - 300 Days. PTRL WRX 62. Electric Rescue - The 100TH Galaxy. Skryptom 63. Regent - Permean (Sterac Remodel). Mutual Rytm 64. Firn - Muztagh Tower (Remix). Lazy Relex Complex 65. Unwonted - A Moment Like This. Analog Concept 66. Unwonted - Programmed Locked Lifes. Analog Concept  

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're pulling back the curtain on a vital community resource as we chat with the brilliant mind behind The Independent DayZ Calendar, iRoadie!Join us for an insightful conversation as we delve into:The Genesis of the Calendar: Discover the inspiration and hard work that went into creating this essential tool for the DayZ community.A Hub for the Wasteland: We'll explore how the calendar empowers content creators, server owners, and community members to promote their events, announce map releases, and share all kinds of exciting DayZ content.Behind the Scenes with iRoadie: Learn about iRoadie's journey as a DayZ player and community contributor, and what drives their passion for DayZ.The Future of DayZ Events: We'll discuss the importance of organized events and how the calendar helps foster a more vibrant and connected player base.Whether you're planning an epic server event, launching a new map, or just looking for the next big thing in DayZ, The Independent DayZ Calendar is your go-to resource.Join The Independent DayZ Calendar Discord community here: https://discord.gg/7QRu3nWp34Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in and get organized for the apocalypse with iRoadie!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #iRoadie #DayZCalendar #CommunityEvents #MapRelease #ContentPromotion #Discord #Interview #GamingCommunity #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The sand is shifting in Chernarus, or is it somewhere entirely new? This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're putting on our explorer hats and dissecting the cryptic teaser released by DayZ, hinting at a brand new desert map!Join us as we speculate on:Takistan Revisited? Could the teaser point to the return of the fan-favorite desert map from Arma 2, Takistan? We'll delve into the clues and our memories of this classic terrain.A Whole New World: Or is Bohemia Interactive forging an entirely new desert landscape for us to survive? We'll brainstorm the possibilities and unique features a brand new map could offer.Desert Survival Mechanics: What new challenges and opportunities could a desert environment bring to DayZ? We'll discuss potential mechanics like heatstroke, sandstorms, and unique flora and fauna.Map Size and Scope: Will this be a vast, open desert or a more compact and focused experience? We'll consider the implications for gameplay and player encounters.The anticipation is building, and we're ready to unpack every grain of sand in this exciting teaser! Join the speculation and share your theories on what this new desert map could be!Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastWhat do YOU think this desert teaser means for the future of DayZ?#DayZ #DayZPodcast #DesertMap #Teaser #Takistan #NewMap #SurvivalGame #BohemiaInteractive #Hype #GamingNews #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JoJo Torres sets the tone for the season with a deep, soulful blend of house music made for long summer days and warm nights. Smooth transitions, uplifting grooves, and timeless energy—this is a session for backyard chillouts, beachside drives, and everything in between.Vibe heavy. Soul deep. 100% TruSouL. Follow: @trusoulradio

The winds of change are blowing through Chernarus and beyond, and this week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're asking the tough questions about map development in DayZ. Has the recent influx of content for Sakhal made it the undeniable "favourite child"?Join us as we discuss:Sakhal's Spotlight: We examine the recent updates and additions that have enriched the Frostline map, making it a compelling and challenging experience.Chernarus and Livonia in the Shadows? Have the original maps, Chernarus and Livonia, been left behind in the wake of Sakhal's development? We debate whether they are receiving the attention they deserve.Unfinished Business: Are there still areas in Chernarus and Livonia that could benefit from significant updates, new assets, or gameplay enhancements?Community Sentiment: We'll explore the community's reaction to the focus on Sakhal and the desires for future development on the older maps.Balancing the Wasteland: How can Bohemia Interactive ensure a balanced and engaging experience across all official maps in DayZ?It's time for an honest conversation about map development priorities in DayZ and what the future holds for all corners of the apocalypse.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastJoin the debate: Is Sakhal the favourite child, and what does that mean for the future of Chernarus and Livonia?#DayZ #DayZPodcast #Sakhal #Chernarus #Livonia #MapDevelopment #Frostline #GameUpdates #CommunityDiscussion #Patreon #BohemiaInteractiveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are commiserating over those seemingly small but utterly infuriating aspects of DayZ that can derail even the most seasoned survivor. It's the little things that get you!Join us as we vent about:The Locked Door Lottery: The endless frustration of finding a promising building only to be met with a stubbornly locked door.The First Zombie's Revenge: That humiliating moment when the very first zombie you encounter manages to leave you bleeding.The Elusive Ammo Hunt: The bizarre phenomenon of finding countless fire barrels deep in the woods, but never the specific ammo you desperately need.Inventory Tetris Nightmares: The constant struggle to efficiently pack your backpack and the rage when that one item just won't fit.The Weather's Whims: Sudden downpours ruining your carefully crafted fire or thick fog turning a simple journey into a terrifying ordeal.We'll share our own tales of minor inconveniences that have led to major meltdowns and invite you to share yours! What are the little things in DayZ that consistently get under your skin?Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastPrepare for a relatable rant about the tiny terrors of the apocalypse!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #MinorInconveniences #RageMoments #Frustrations #SurvivalGame #LockedDoors #AmmoHunt #InventoryManagement #DayZLife #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Chicks on the Right podcast, Miriam and Day-Z dive into all the wild money drama around weddings with special guest Zach Abraham from Bulwark Capital Management!

On this episode of the Chicks on the Right podcast, Miriam and Day-Z dive into all the wild money drama around weddings with special guest Zach Abraham from Bulwark Capital Management!

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are letting their imaginations run wild! Join us as we brainstorm and design our very own dream DayZ map, packed with unique locations and exciting features.Tune in to hear about:The Mighty River: We envision a massive river system, offering new navigation challenges and opportunities for water-based survival.The Treacherous Swamp Pass: Prepare to traverse "Swam Pass," a murky and dangerous area filled with unique environmental hazards and hidden dangers.Iconic Landmarks: We'll unveil our plans for distinctive assets like a drive-in cinema, perfect for scavenging and ambushes, and a multi-story car park, offering vertical gameplay and strategic vantage points.Gameplay Possibilities: We'll discuss how these unique features could impact gameplay, create new scenarios, and offer fresh challenges for survivors.What kind of map would you design for DayZ? Join the conversation and let us know your ideas!Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastGet ready to explore a DayZ landscape straight from our imaginations!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #NewMap #MapDesign #DreamMap #SurvivalGame #SwampPass #DriveInCinema #MultiStoreyCarPark #CommunityDiscussion #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Community Chronicles returns with a fresh batch of your incredible DayZ tales! This week, prepare for long-distance eliminations, arboreal antics, and some surprisingly charming encounters in the wasteland.Join us as we share stories from our amazing listeners, including:A shot that defies distance: Hear about a legendary leg shot stretching over 900 meters!When trees become allies: One survivor finds an unexpected friend lurking in the branches.NewFriar's charming encounter: A meeting with two mysterious individuals who were, shall we say, easy on the eyes.Plus, we'll be diving into our regular segments:Video of the Week: The best DayZ content the community has to offer.Just the Tip: Our essential advice to help you survive another day.What is Hot and What is Not: The latest trends, items, and strategies making waves (or sinking without a trace) in Chernarus.Want to enjoy Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast ad-free and support the show? Head over to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/FriendlyDayZPodcastTune in for another dose of your thrilling, funny, and unforgettable DayZ experiences!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #CommunityChronicles #SurvivorStories #WastelandWhispers #LongShot #TreeFriend #MysteriousMen #VideoOfTheWeek #JustTheTip #WhatIsHotWhatIsNot #PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen AD FREE: patreon.com/friendlydayzpodcastThis week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're plugging into the vibrant energy of South London as we chat with the electrifying streamer, LT Silk! Though relatively new to the gaming scene, LT Silk has already built a significant and enthusiastic online following.Join us as we explore:The Spark of LT Silk: Discover how LT Silk burst onto the streaming scene and what makes their energy so infectious to viewers.New to the Game, Big on Impact: We'll discuss LT Silk's journey into gaming, the challenges and triumphs of being a newer face with a large audience.DayZ Through Fresh Eyes: Get a unique perspective on the brutal world of DayZ from someone who hasn't been navigating Chernarus for years. What are their initial impressions and biggest surprises?Building a Buzz: We'll delve into LT Silk's strategies for engaging with their community and fostering such a positive and energetic online space.South London Streaming Style: We'll touch on LT Silk's roots and how their personality and background might influence their streaming persona.Get ready for an upbeat and insightful conversation with a rising star in the streaming world!LT SILK: https://www.twitch.tv/ltsilk#DayZ #DayZPodcast #LTSilk #Interview #Streamer #SouthLondon #NewToGaming #EnergeticStreamer #DayZCommunity #TwitchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Story #1: Markets go up and down. Empires rise and fall. Can America be saved from the economical trappings that befall most empires or is today's potential "Black Monday" the beginning of the end? Story #2: The man behind the pushback of 'Woke' and forced corporate America to abandon DEI: A conversation with Filmmaker and creator of 'The War On Children' & Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Robby Starbuck.  Story #3: The NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is tonight as Florida battles Houston to claim ultimate victory in March Madness. Who will win the 'Friends of The Will Cain Show' bracket? Plus, Two-a-Dayz gives his review of 'Tombstone.'  Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Miriam and Day-Z sit down with the brilliant Zach Abraham from Bulwark Capital Management to break down the real story behind today's wild economic climate. From the latest tariffs shaking up the markets to smart investing strategies that could save your money  — this convo is packed with sharp insights, laughs, and no-nonsense […]

This week, Miriam and Day-Z sit down with the brilliant Zach Abraham from Bulwark Capital Management to break down the real story behind today's wild economic climate. From the latest tariffs shaking up the markets to smart investing strategies that could save your money  — this convo is packed with sharp insights, laughs, and no-nonsense truths. Zach dishes on why a little short-term pain might just mean long-term WINNING.

Listen AD FREE: patreon.com/friendlydayzpodcastVenture into the gritty world of the DayZ Underground (DUG) server with a special guest: SteveSTAR! Known for his iconic character, Highlander, a quick-tempered and business-minded killer, Steve brings a unique perspective to the DayZ experience.Join us as we delve into:The Highlander Persona: We'll unpack the complexities of Steve's in-game character, exploring his motivations, his business dealings, and his infamous temper.DUG Deep Dive: Get the inside scoop on the DayZ Underground server, its unique rules, its community, and the stories that make it legendary.SteveSTAR: The Gamer & Streamer: We'll explore Steve's journey as a gamer and streamer, discussing his approach to content creation and his passion for DayZ.Life in the DUG Wasteland: Hear firsthand accounts of the intense roleplay, the high-stakes encounters, and the unique challenges faced by players on the DUG server.This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the immersive world of DayZ roleplay and the dedicated communities that bring it to life.Find SteveSTAR: https://www.youtube.com/@Stevestarplayz#DayZ #DayZPodcast #SteveSTAR #DUG #DayZUnderground #Roleplay #Highlander #Interview #DayZCommunity #Streaming #GamingPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane, diving deep into the nostalgic corners of DayZ's history. Join us as we reminisce about the features, servers, and moments that shaped the game we love, but are no longer with us.Join us as we discuss:The Ghosts of Features Past: We'll explore the features that have been removed or changed throughout DayZ's development, and discuss the impact they had on the game's atmosphere and gameplay.Remembering the Fallen Servers: We'll pay tribute to the legendary servers that are no longer online, like Endzone and BWAF, and share our favorite memories from those unforgettable communities.The Evolution of Chernarus: We'll reflect on how the map and its atmosphere have changed over time, and discuss the impact of these changes on the player experience.The Golden Age of Mods: We'll look back at the early days of DayZ modding, and celebrate the creativity and innovation that shaped the game's identity.This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the past, a celebration of the present, and a hopeful look towards the future of DayZ.AD FREE: https://www.patreon.com/c/friendlydayzpodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #Nostalgia #DayZHistory #Endzone #BWAF #DayZMods #CommunityMemories #WastelandLegends #GamingNostalgiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're honored to have the legendary MrOGx join us for an exclusive interview! Get ready for a deep dive into the world of one of DayZ's most iconic streamers.Join us as we discuss:The OG Experience: MrOGx shares his journey through the evolution of DayZ, from the early days to the current state of the game.Streaming Strategies: We'll explore the secrets behind MrOGx's captivating streams and his approach to building a thriving community.DayZ's Past, Present, and Future: MrOGx offers his insights on the game's development, his favorite memories, and his hopes for the future.Community and Connection: We delve into the importance of community in DayZ and MrOGx's commitment to fostering a positive and engaging environment.This is an episode you won't want to miss! Tune in to hear from a true DayZ legend and gain a unique perspective on the game we all love.Ad Free: patreon.com/friendlydayzpodcastMrOGx: twitch.tv/mrogx#DayZ #DayZPodcast #MrOGx #Interview #DayZStreamer #StreamingLegend #DayZCommunity #Gaming #ContentCreatorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've all been there. That moment of hesitation, the flicker of doubt, the gnawing feeling of guilt after a questionable action in DayZ. This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're diving into the moral gray areas of survival and confronting those in-game actions that leave us feeling a little... off.Join us as we explore:Fresh Spawn Fights: Is it justified to eliminate a fresh spawn? We'll discuss the ethics of targeting vulnerable players and the impact it has on the game.The Undergeared Ambush: When is it fair to engage an opponent with significantly less gear? We'll examine the power dynamics and the moral implications of such encounters.The Accidental Logout: We'll talk about the dreaded "combat logging" and the frustration it causes, even when it's unintentional.The Weight of Choice: We'll explore the psychological impact of our in-game decisions and how they reflect on our own moral compass.Finding Redemption: We'll discuss ways to mitigate the guilt and find a balance between survival and ethical gameplay.DayZ is a game of tough choices, and this episode is a candid exploration of the moral dilemmas we face in the unforgiving world of Chernarus.Ad Free: patreon.com/friendlydayzpodcast#DayZ #DayZPodcast #MoralDilemmas #EthicalGameplay #FreshSpawns #CombatLogging #SurvivalEthics #DayZCommunity #GuiltTripSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friendly-a-dayz-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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