Outside of the Box

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Estatt

If you are a big fan of Nintendo games specifically, you will enjoy this chat with my next guest - Twitch streamer Estatt! We chatted about watching a live chicken coop feed in the early days of online streaming, why people like to watch other people play video games, getting off of the plateau in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the evolution of Metroid. Check out this fun conversation about gaming!

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer ThatGuyNova

On this episode, I got to chat about a gaming genre that I know little about - first person shooters such as Apex and Call of Duty. I got to chat with Twitch Streamer ThatGuyNova who is passionate about those types of games and getting to play with friends. We also nerded out about the MCU and the Deadpool vs Wolverine movie shortly before it was released.

Mass Destruction Preview on Outside of the Box

Join me for a chat with builders and organizers Brandon Zalinsky, Tony D'Ambrosio, David Jin & Lucy Du to talk about the return of Mass Destruction coming up on August 24th. We talked about the importance of focusing on fun at the event, fun stories from previous MassD events and everything you need to know about competing or attending. This is a fun discussion about a really cool event!
For the latest info, check out www.facebook.com/massachusettsdestruction

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Tayrae3

If you enjoy a true variety streamer, you will enjoy this interview with Twitch streamer Tayrae3! We talk about her love of everything from horror games to cozy farming games, her background as a teacher and how she has incorporated science into her streams and the adorable guest appearance from one of her two cats. Check out one of the most chill and kind streamers on the platform! https://www.twitch.tv/tayrae3

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Zeinstein

Zaddy is here! Time to hear from one of my favorite Twitch streamers ZeinsteinTTV! We chatted about keeping up engagement in chat during streams, the importance of building your brand and the fun of gaming with friends in games like Fortnite. If you like Zeinstein and want more - you can check out more content at https://www.twitch.tv/zeinsteinttv.

Glenn Boxell of Caldera on Ouside of the Box

It is finally time to talk about the robot that is too hot to handle - Caldera! I got to sit down with the wonderful Glenn Boxell to talk about his robots, winning a Golden Dumpster, getting to go to competitions with his son Brian and a new event that the Boxells have cooked up coming in September! This was an amazing chat with one of the best in the sport!
 
https://www.robotcombatevents.com/events/1578

2024 GSCRL Championships Preview on Outside of the Box

It is nearly time for the premiere combat robot league in the State of New Jersey to hold their league championship which will take place on August 3rd at the New Jersey State Fair. I chatted with builders Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Mark & Alex about the season so far, what all of them are planning to help get their respective robots ready to compete and what else GSCRL has in the works. You can catch the stream next weekend!

Talking Nerdy with TheDivinityOfIvory

It is time for another Gamer Edition of Talkin' Nerdy and this time I got to sit down with my friend, variety streamer TheDivinityOfIvory. We chatted about playing spooky games, the joys of building in Minecraft and the importance of taking care of your mental health in gaming. If you enjoy a fun stream with a kind and lovely human being, you will definitely want to check out Ivory's channel! https://www.twitch.tv/thedivinityofivory

Joseph Betz of Betz Botz on Outside of the Box

On this episode I got to chat with a young entrepreneur with a passion for combat robotics - Joseph Betz! He started competing in combat robotics a few years ago and has turned that initial interest into so much more. We talked about his beginnings in the sport, organizing events as well as the new building kit he now has on his website. You can also check out one of his events this weekend in Wisconsin!
 
www.betzbotz.com

Talking Nerdy With Special Guest Sandeep Parikh

You likely know him from the cult classic series The Guild or The Legend of Neil - my guest on this episode is none other than Sandeep Parikh. I talked to Sandeep about the magical friendship that he and his Guild castmates have maintained for the past (almost!) 20 years, teaching tech bros how to defeat a Beholder, and how he has been able to bring his South Asian culture to the D&D world through Desiquest. You can expect great stories and a discussion about the importance of cultural representation in this amazing chat with one of my favorite people in entertainment.
Check out what Sandeep has going on at https://effinfunnyproductions.com/