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This guest has been a long time coming. Dreams in the Noct (Dreams) joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms!
We start things off by talking about K-Pop! Dreams has been into K-Pop for a very long time, as we reminisce about finding international music in music stores way back in the day. She talks about first getting into J-Pop, and then finding her way into the K-Pop scene. We talk about some of her favorite groups over the years, the evolution of the music, and so much more.
From there, we shift to video games. Dreams talks first about how she first got into video games and how her other was a dominating force when she was younger. We talk about two of her favorite franchises, Resident Evil and Final Fantasy. We cover the full gamut of both, from favorite games, to characters, and how both series have evolved over time.
For those who don't know, you can find Dreams regularly streaming on Twitch. She generally plays a variety of games, but includes Resident Evil and Final Fantasy in her streams. She talks about how she first got into streaming on Twitch, her community, and what you can expect to find.
On the flip side of things, we talk about Cosplay. Dreams talks about how she first got into cosplay, and some of the characters she's done. We talk about some of the unique designs, and some of the cosplay plans she has for the future.
You can find Dreams at:
https://www.instagram.com/dreams_in_the_noct/
https://www.twitch.tv/dreams_in_the_noct
https://www.tiktok.com/@dreamsinthenoct
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A lot of new fandom oriented podcasts have started up this past year, and I for one am here for it. That Nerd Thing, hosted by Morgan, started in January of 2024. After 9 months of hosting, Morgan joins me to be on the other side of the mic, answering questions instead of asking them (and not having to edit the podcast too!)
We start things off by heading to corporate America, as we talk about The Office. Morgan talks about how she first got into The Office, and we dive deep into the characters. From favorites, to favorite Dunder Mifflin managers, and even some outstanding background characters.
Then we go to the Regency era, as we explore Bridgerton. Morgan talks about how she first got into the Netflix TV series. We talk about some of our favorite characters, favorite couples, and even take a detour Back to the Future, before returning to the 'Ton.
Bridgerton begets books. Morgan talks about her love of books, the new arrival of the Romantasy genre, along with book clubs and how they've made a comeback in recent years. Morgan gives some book recommendations as well!
Then we wrap up talking about That Nerd Thing. Morgan talks about how, and more importantly, why she started the podcast. She talks about some of the background of the podcast, her format, and some of her prior and current guests. Definitely give it a listen.
You can find Morgan and That Nerd Thing Podcast at:
https://linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod
https://www.instagram.com/thatnerdthingpod
https://www.threads.net/@thatnerdthingpod
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Another year, another Drewbearded podcast episode. What can I say? I like to have some friendly voices return every year, and Drew is one of those.
Normally, with a Drewbearded episode, you'd get us talking about Twitch and the latest videogames that Drew had been playing. NOT THIS TIME!
Drew talks about his return to the stage, and specifically community theater. Drew talks about his history in theater, from Orlando to the bright lights of New York City. He talks about his break from the stage, and his time on Twitch. Eventually, the desire to return to the stage was strong enough to pull him back in.
Drew talks about his experiences in his return, from the auditioning to rehearsal, navigating his experience being older and wiser, and what he's looking forward to in the future. He talks about his first show back, Big Fish, and his show he was in rehearsal for during the recording (Into the Woods, since completed its run).
Maybe Drew's story will light that passion for you to try theater, or maybe go back to something you love and had set aside.
Want to watch or find Drew? You can find him at:
https://www.twitch.tv/drewbearded
https://linktr.ee/Drewbearded
You can listen to his first five episodes here:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-344-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-final-fantasy-vii-original-and-remake
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-316-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-278-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-mass-effect
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-205-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded-returns-to-talk-twitch-gaming-and-streaming-in-2020
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-161-drew-orozco-aka-drewbearded
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Sometimes in life, you find people that you just connect with. Sometimes, when you connect with those people, all plans are thrown out the window and you get to have a wonderfully authentic conversation based on how those people grew up. Such is this episode with Keli aka Kelz1977 on Twitch.
As I told Keli when we started recording, a lot of the time, the people that come on the podcast are younger than I am. It's a rare occasion when I have someone around my age. Being that we're 2ish years apart, Keli and I spend the first half of the episode throwing out our original plans and instead we reminisce about growing up in the 80's and early 90's. From staying out until the street lights came on, to our experiences as kids coming home from school, to certain iconic movies and shows (including Labyrinth, The Last Unicorn, and The Dark Crystal). It was wonderful to take the time and just enjoy going back to that time period and having that same shared experience.
Then, we talk about the most unlikeliest thing to happen for Keli. Her journey into being a streamer on Twitch. Keli talks about how she started in the streaming community, on Facebook! She talks about going from watching to being a mod, and then ultimately taking that leap into streaming on Twitch. We talk about the video games she plays and why she chooses those certain games, her community, and more.
You can find Keli at:
https://www.twitch.tv/kelz1977
https://www.tiktok.com/@kelz197777?lang=en
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After someone shared her work to their stories, I fell in love with the energy, style, and mashups that Lili aka Floris_Lilium had on her Instagram. I knew she would be someone I'd enjoy getting to have on the podcast and share her stories. One "Yes" later, and here we are!
We focus solely on two topics for today. The first conversation is one then goes back to her childhood. Dancing. Lilil talks about how she first got into dance, and the styles of dance she did and currently does. We talk about how she got back into dance when she got older, and more importantly, why she does it. She talks about some of her dance experiences, parade dancing, and more.
The other half of the episode, and blending in with dance, is Cosplay. We hit the normal questions - why and how she got into cosplay, some of her works... but here at Tales from the Fandom, we ask the hard hitting questions. Like how hard is it to dance while wearing a Mandalorian helmet? Plus, she talks about the various mashup Mando's she done, the popularity of her Squirtle playing the Saxophone, and much more.
You can find Lili at:
https://www.instagram.com/floris_lilium/
https://www.tiktok.com/@floris_lilium
https://www.facebook.com/people/floris_lilium/61550844826669
https://linktr.ee/floris_lilium
Referenced in the podcast:
Eddie Torres Jr - https://www.instagram.com/eddietorresjr
Crafty Contraptions - https://www.instagram.com/craftycontraptions
The Kantolorians - https://www.instagram.com/the_kantolorians
In the Orlando area? Check out Santo Rico Dance Studio - https://www.instagram.com/santo.rico
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It's always a wonderful time when guests say Yes to being a part of the podcast. I've been looking forward to having Amy aka MogwaiLatte join me. Now from her mouth to your ears!
We start things off by talking about Princess Parties. Amy talks about how not everyone can just put on a princess dress and entertain the kiddos. We talk about how they got into doing princess parties, some of the characters they get to represent (and some they don't), representation in the princess party industry, and more.
We segue from princess parties to cosplay, as Amy guides us into how they started doing cosplay. We talk about some of the characters they've cosplayed as, some future cosplay projects, and more.
Amy wraps up the episode as we talk about Bridgerton. We talk about how we both got into the series, and what and who got Amy into watching. We talk about some of season 3 (as we had not finished by the time of recording), and do a little compare/contrast from the books to the show.
You can find Amy at:
https://www.instagram.com/mogwailatte/
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I'm always on the lookout for people to ask to come on the podcast and bringing new topics to the podcast. I'm excited that Corazon aka VintageFilAmGlam on Instagram said yes, and now you get to listen and learn from her!
We kick things off with one of the long running fandoms, Dr. Who. Which I still have yet to watch. Corazon talks about how she got into the fandom, some of her favorite Doctors, and we talk about who she'd love to see play the Doctor in the future!
From there, we bounce over to Disney. We talk about Corazon's history with Disney from childhood to present. We delve into some of the products under the Disney umbrella, like Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. It's a wide ranging conversation about the House of Mouse.
Then Corazon leads a discussion about Asian Representation in Media. We talk about some of the representation of recent, what more needs to be done, and more. I'm grateful for the discussion and education.
Lastly, we wrap up with a triple threat of fashion. We're talking vintage fashion, bounding, and cosplay. Corazon talks about how she got into all three, what she looks for in vintage fashion, how she bounds, and the characters she represents!
You can find Corazon at:
https://www.instagram.com/vintagefilamglam/
https://www.tiktok.com/@vintagefilamglam
https://www.facebook.com/vintagefilamglam
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Stumbling across members of The Real Assemblers earlier this year, I was pleased to have Emmanuel aka The Samoan Lone Wolf join me! We get to talk fandom, his passions, and so much more in this episode.
We kick things off with the dual threat of Marvel and DC. We stay mostly in the realm of the movies, talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe. We talk about his favorite characters, favorite movies, and I catch him off guard when I ask him to form his own Avengers team. We talk about the upcoming DC slate of movies and more. (This was recorded prior to Deadpool & Wolverine's release)
From there, we journey into the realm of Professional Wrestling. Emmanuel talks about what drew him to Pro Wrestling, the time period that he grew up watching wrestling, and some of his favorite wrestlers. While the focus is mostly WWE, we do touch on AEW briefly.
Then it's time for... musicals?! That's right, Emmanuel is a big fan of musicals. We talk about some of his favorites, but then the conversation swerves into unexpected territory - and I will not spoil it here. You have to listen to find out!
We wrap things up with a conversation about Cosplay. Emmanuel talks about his first steps into the world of Cosplay as a Power Ranger here in Orlando, and then taking the big steps in the Big Apple. He talks about some of his favorite characters and cosplays, and some of what he has planned for the future. And I'd be remiss if we didn't share some love about The Real Assemblers too!
You can find Emmanuel at:
https://www.instagram.com/the_samoan_lone_wolf/
https://www.tiktok.com/@_the_samoan_lone_wolf_
You can find The Real Assemblers at:
https://www.instagram.com/therealassemblers/
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I'd been following Lilly (HeyItsLilly on Instagram) after falling in love with her X-Men: Evolution Rogue cosplay. Not only did I find someone who was passionate about cosplay and did a variety of characters, I really dug their captions and stories as well. She's now here to talk about two of her favorite things - video games, and cosplay!
Video games have been around with Lilly since her parents introduced her to them at a young age. You'll get to hear just which game franchise she may have discovered at an early age, along with some of her first games. We then talk about games like Animal Crossing, The Walking Dead, Until Dawn, and Immortality.
The back half of the episode is all about Cosplay. Lilly talks about how she first got into cosplay, along with some of the characters that she's done. We also talk about how her parents support her with her cosplay from make up to being in cosplay as well, along with the evolution of some of her unique looks, like Ghost Rider. Plus, we talk about how she loves to represent characters from Studio Ghibli.
You can find Lilly at:
https://www.instagram.com/heyitslilly/
https://www.facebook.com/people/HeyitsLilly/61560788096851/
https://www.threads.net/@heyitslilly
https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitslillyv
https://www.youtube.com/@heyitslilly
https://www.twitch.tv/heyitslillyv
https://beacons.ai/heyitslilly
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I'm excited to have Nesreen aka thenessdiaries_ on Instagram join me for this latest episode, after having followed her account for awhile. Nesreen brings new fandoms and a wonderful conversation.
We start with Star Wars. Nesreen talks about how she got into Star Wars from a young age, to rediscovering it later in life. We talk about some of her favorite movies and shows, including Star Wars Rebels. Plus, we of course talk favorite characters, unexpected ones we fell in love with, and the future of the franchise (this was recorded prior to The Acolyte releasing).
From there, we talk about a show that has not been talked about on this podcast! We're talking about HBO's True Blood series. Nesreen did a rewatch, inspiring me to rewatch (and finish) the series. We talk about what we loved about the show including the wonderful character, Lafayette. Nesreen answers the Bill vs Eric question, and we talk about the show overall and how it was watching it during the height of vampire popularity.
Another new fandom to the podcast is F1 Racing. Nesreen educates me about the sport of F1 racing. She talks about the trials and tribulations of being able to watch it live, and we talk about how she got into the sport and her favorite driver.
Lastly, we talk about a combination of content creation. From Nesreen doing Disneybounds and bounding in general, to creating content at Disney, and balancing that side of life with social activism when it comes to Palestine, genocide, and more. This is a very open and honest discussion and I really appreciate and thank Nesreen for providing the education and information that she did on the podcast, and with what she does on her social media.
You can find Nesreen at:
https://www.instagram.com/thenessdiaries_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thenessdiaries_
https://linktr.ee/thenessdiaries
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Amy aka ThreadsandStarlight on Instagram joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.
We start things off with Dungeons and Dragons. Amy talks about how she first learned about the game, her experiences with the game, and some of her adventures.
From there, we talk about one of the oldest fandoms, The Lord of the Rings. Amy talks about her first experiences with it, her favorite characters, and what keeps her coming back to the series. Plus, hear about one epic day of The Lord of the Rings goodness.
Then we wrap up with Cosplay. Amy talks about how she started cosplaying and the characters she cosplays. We talk about body paint, props, and some of the characters she's hoping to cosplay in the future.
You can find Amy at:
https://www.instagram.com/threadsandstarlight/
https://www.threads.net/@threadsandstarlight
https://www.tiktok.com/@threadsandstarlight
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After over 4 years, Mayanna Berrin returns to the podcast for a third time! This time, we have a lot to catch up on and share with you.
Mayanna and I talk about her many accomplishments and projects out in Los Angeles. We talk about her Improv work in the comedy scene, being named in 2022 as one of the comedic writing fellows by Kevin Hart's Hartbeat and the Sundance Institute, and in 2023 getting a writing fellowship with Nickelodeon Studios. Plus, being a producer for Polly Pocket Adventure Studios, and as a voice actor for Fire Emblem Heroes. Mayanna also details how she and her writing partner get the ideas onto the page, and how pitching ideas works out in LA.
If that's not enough, Mayanna talks about her experience playing Vampire: The Masquerade roleplaying game as a character on actual play series, New York by Night. We also talk about how she's now into Dungeons and Dragons, how she creates her characters, how many games she's in, and her upcoming work with TTRPG's and the actual play space.
Then we circle back to one of our mainstays, video games. Mayanna talks games like Final Fantasy 7, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Baldur's Gate 3.
You can find Mayanna at:
https://www.instagram.com/mayannaberrin/
https://twitter.com/Bemayanna
You can find The Wandering Path at:
https://www.wanderingpathpod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wanderingpathpod
You can find StoryQuest at:
https://storyquest.tv/
https://www.instagram.com/storyquestshow/
You can listen to Mayanna's first two episodes at:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-171-mayanna-berrin-returns
http://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-47-mayanna-berrin
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After a long and patient wait, I am pleased to have Jazz aka NerdyBlasianCosplays join me for an episode of this podcast.
We get to talk about the big three fandoms that go hand in hand. First, we're talking Disney. From before she was born to now, Jazz has been in the Disney fandom. Find out her history with Disney, some of her favorite movies and shows, and what keeps her connected to it.
From there, we talk Star Wars! Find out the parts of the fandom Jazz loves. From the TV shows to movies, characters, how important animation is to Star Wars, and so much more.
The third fandom we hit is Marvel. Specifically, we're talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From her first movies she got exposed to, TV shows that she's enjoyed, characters, and what she'd love to see for the future.
Last, we wrap up with Cosplay. Jazz talks about how she got into doing cosplay, along with some of the characters she loves to do. We talk body paint, costuming, and her work volunteering while in cosplay.
You can find Jazz at:
https://www.instagram.com/nerdyblasiancosplays/
https://www.facebook.com/nerdyblasiancosplays/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdyblasiancosplays
https://linktr.ee/nerdyblasiancosplays
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After 5 years, MzMedooza (formerly CardiaPlays) returns to the podcast! We get to catch up and talk about what has been going on the past 5 years!
After catching up, we talk about her experience playing cRPGs (also known as ISO RPG's) like Baldur's Gate and Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and her switch to games like Elder Scrolls Online, Helldivers 2, and the original Fallout games.
From there, MzMedooza talks about her change and experiences on Twitch and going hand in hand with mental health. We have an extended discussion about streaming and the need for mental health and taking time away from streaming. MzMedoosa also talks about what she dubs "The Twitch Endgame" similar to endgames with MMOs and how she sets her goals and expectations.
You can listen to MzMedooza's original episode here:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-147-cardia-of-cardiaplays
You can find MzMedooza at:
https://www.twitch.tv/mzmedooza
https://www.instagram.com/mzmedooza/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552026883647
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The first official episode of Year 8 begins with one of my longtime friends. You may have heard her many years ago on a Game of Thrones episode, but now, I have Katherine joining me for her first stand alone episode!
Katherine and I have known each other since 9th grade, so you're not only getting the podcast episode, but you're getting some throwback stories as well!
We kick things off with a conversation about roleplaying games. We're covering Tabletop Games like Dungeons and Dragons (including Eberron!) to live action roleplaying games, like Vampire: The Masquerade and fantasy LARP's like NERO. Katherine talks about her experiences, how she got introduced to both kinds of gaming and what keeps her coming back for more.
From there, we talk about her love of Vampires and how she got hooked into the Horror genre. From classic VHS tapes at a young age, to going all out for Halloween, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal, and so much more. You'll find out what kind of genre that Katherine is into and some of her favorites.
We talk about her love of True Crime as well, including her stay at the Lizzie Borden house. Then we wrap up with Professional Wrestling. Katherine talks about some of her favorite wrestlers, PPV experiences, and much more.
It was truly special to have Katherine on and getting to share her love of fandoms and some of our stories from "back in our day"
You can listen to Katherine on the Game of Thrones Season 7 Review here:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/game-of-thrones-season-7-review
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Another year. We're now at Eight! Eight years of doing the podcast. Thank you to all who listen, support, and come on as guests to share your stories.
This year, Taylor aka TayMakesMagic on IG returns. We get to catch up, and then dive into the history of the podcast. From the creation of the podcast, to highlights, and memorable moments. Plus, you get to hear about some of the behind the scenes of the podcast. My day to day, the editing process, and guests themselves. And some possible other podcast projects are tossed around.
Plus, Taylor gets to talk about some of her new cosplays, her job, and some looks to the future.
Take a listen, go follow Taylor, and onward to Year 9!
You can listen to Taylor's original episode at:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-292-taylor-aka-taymakesmagic-talks-disney-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-steven-universe-disneybounding-cosplay
You can find Taylor at:
https://www.instagram.com/taymakesmagic/
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A Taylor Swift centric episode was always going to be in the works. It was just a matter of when, where, and with who. After a successful first leg of The Eras Tour, and with the release of it into the movie theater and then Disney Plus, it was the perfect time to sit down and talk about Taylor, the tour, and the differences from Tour to Theater to streaming.
Kris aka cafe.contessa on IG returns for her 5th episode as we talk all things Taylor. Kris is a Swiftie and its through her that we can explore all three Eras Tours experiences, as she has done all three. She went to the concert in Tampa, saw that Tour in the theater, and then watched on Disney Plus.
We talk all about the differences in the experiences, from songs to timing, and to general vibes and what in-person vs at home viewing offers. Kris and I talk about her wardrobe, song choices, and viewing experience with the set design and choreography.
This was recorded prior to The Tortured Poets Department and subsequent European leg of the tour.
You can find Kris at:
https://www.instagram.com/cafe.contessa/
You can listen to her previous episodes here:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-322-kris-lozano-returns-and-talks-dystopian-movies
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/final-fantasy-35th-anniversary-special
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-15th-anniversary-special
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-174-kris-lozano
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The final episode of May brings Bri aka Disbri_Nerd on Instagram to the podcast!
We talk about some of her favorite fandoms, and of course, we get to talk about Cosplay too.
Bri and I first start talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about what movie she got her start with, and some of her favorite movies. We talk favorite characters, what keeps her coming back to the MCU, and what she's looking forward to in the future.
Then we flip from the MCU to a galaxy far, far away. We're talking Star Wars! Bri and I cover how she first got into the movies and a certain scene she may have seen over and over and over again. We talk about the movies, the TV shows, the characters she loves, and more.
Bri then talks about Cosplay. She talks about how she got into cosplay, some of the characters she represents, being a part of the Real Assemblers, and some of her plans for the future.
You can find Bri at:
https://www.instagram.com/disbri_nerd/
https://www.tiktok.com/@disbri_nerd
You can find The Real Assemblers at:
https://www.instagram.com/therealassemblers/
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Pre aka WariWariWay returns to the podcast after 3 years to catch up and talk about some old and new fandoms.
We start things off with a quick conversation about the Live Action versions of Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Piece, and their ties to their original animated works and bringing new fans into the space.
Then we really kick things off with a talk about one of Pre's favorite fandoms, Tekken. We talk about what attracted her to the fighting franchise, the characters she likes, and most importantly, the Tekken community.
Blended into the Tekken conversation and standing on its own is a conversation about Final Fantasy 14. It's a fandom that was/is very influential with Pre, and she talks about the FF14 community as it relates to not just the game, but cosplay as well, especially with social media.
We also talk about her semi-hiatus from Cosplay, what she may be working on in the future, and what she's done over the past few years with cosplay. We also talk about how she has started streaming again on Twitch and what you can expect to find from her channel.
Then, we enter into the K-Pop realm. Pre and I talk about K-Pop groups, how to go about finding a K-Pop group that may fit your vibe, and some of the groups she recommends. She also put a playlist together that you can take a listen to, to start your journey into K-Pop!
You can listen to Pre's first episode at:
https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-209-pre-aka-cupofpre-talks-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-tales-of-video-game-series-final-fantasy-and-cosplay
You can find Pre at:
https://www.instagram.com/wariwariway/
https://www.tiktok.com/@wariwariway
You can listen to Pre's K-Pop playlist at:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aEXlM9vpt0238FwkaRrXm?si=h91ZGHYuQc6c6Jmr_L5BMg&pi=u-cAPLRICGRoag
YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoDdNDYMJA9wE6-LjCf5WFK-waz5wHA0&si=d_YwkWzn-2UZ-yTx
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I'm really excited to have Byuka join me for this episode, as we've been in the same Twitch sphere for awhile and I really dig her work on Twitch. Plus, she's my first VTuber to be on the podcast! Heck, she's the first person I ever saw doing VTubing years ago.
We start things off with Final Fantasy! We talk about our first games in the franchise, the games we love, characters, music, and more. Plus, Byuka talks about her experience with the MMO, Final Fantasy 14.
Then we talk about world building video games. Games where you are the mastermind behind the games. We talk about games like The Sims, Animal Crossing, and Stardew Valley. Byuka talks about why she likes those style games and their appeal in being in charge of the world.
Lastly, we talk about her streaming on Twitch and VTubing. Byuka talks about how she got into streaming, her decision early on to do VTubing and the evolution of her appearance as the years have gone on. We talk about games she plays on stream, the community we both are in (Hyrule Gaming Group), and so much more.
You can find Byuka at:
https://www.twitch.tv/byuka
https://www.youtube.com/@byukablu
https://twitter.com/ByukaBlu
https://www.tumblr.com/byuka
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