Foot In The Door

Everything really IS awesome in this conversation with BrickinNick! You can catch him on Season 3 of LEGO Masters and we chat with him not only about being on the show (or as much as we can reveal before the debut in September) but also about where Nick is from, how LEGO has been with him since a child, and how it drove him to chase his dreams.  Check out this encouraging and inspiring conversation!! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

You may know Cherise Boothe from a number of credits spanning stage, screen, video games, and voice over. After this conversation, however, you'll know Cherise not for the credits she's accrued, but for who she is. Sit back and enjoy this uplifting conversation (with additional bonus footage!).  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Ed couldn't be happier to chat with Inel Tomlinson, truly one of the most joyful people he's encountered. From Twitch to stand-up to television and film to voice over, Inel has had his share of industry ups and downs but has navigated them all with a smile and a positive outlook. You may come for the laughs and positive vibes but you'll be leaving feeling encouraged, inspired, and more than slightly interested in a return of the string vest. This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

In this episode, Ed sits down to chat with his dear friend, Carla Peluso. Carla has come a long way  - and been through a lot - since the last time the two have chatted and she shares with us her story of perseverance and faith - as well as a few good cooking tips. Find out more at www.withchefcarla.com This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

In this episode, Ed gets to connect with Jimmy Cosentino of Artisan FX. Jimmy shares with us the path that led him to creating truly wonderful prop replicas and lets us glimpse the passion, attention to detail, and creative motivations that go into each piece. Pop culture fans, this one's for you!  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Voice acting seems like a lot of fun - and it is! - but many people don't realize how much work goes into it. Fortunately Shelby Young is here to answer all of Ed's questions about the craft of performing behind the mic. Shelby shares how she went from winning the crown as an on-a-whim beauty pageant contestant to voicing one of the most famous princesses in the world in Disney's Star Wars:Forces of Destiny. Pulling back the curtain of the recording booth and peering inside has never been so much fun! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Ed gets to sit down with one of his favorite Twitch streamers, Owl AKA TheOwlPlays AKA Mel Smith. Yes, they get a chance to nerd out about what it takes to be a Twitch streamer and dive deep into their favorite game (Overwatch) but that's just scratching the surface of the conversation. The story of what brought her to where she is today is full of unexepected branches, including linguistics, retail, and Billy Joel.  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

The amount of work that goes into making a video game is incredible. The amount of work that goes into making a video game by yourself is... well... Philip Buchanan can tell you all about it. Ed sits down with Philip to chat about "39 Days to Mars" and all that went into making it. Grab yourself a cuppa, a scone, and enjoy the conversation!   This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

One of the nice things about living in the area where you grew up is having the chance to re-connect with old friends. That's just what Ed does in this episode where he sits down over a cup of coffee with his former high school band classmate Doug Ahr. From Strongman Competitions to bouncing at clubs to teaching high school English, Doug has not only done it all but he's done it with integrity. It's a great visit that will leave you inspired!  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

If you listen to this episode and your cheeks don't hurt from smiling, you may need to get your cheeks examined. It's all good times and nice hangs when Lem Fillyaw is around and this conversation is no different. Clown college? Laundry mat meet-cutes? Gametography? Lem's got some great stories and he was kind enough to share more than a few of them with us. It's a wonderful hang! Enjoy! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Regardless of whether or not you're a gamer, you'll be made to feel welcome during this conversation with Tom Marett. That's just what Tom does. He's warm, inviting, and wants to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves whether he's hosting a gaming session on his Twitch channel or hanging with friends - new and old -  in the real world. Settle in and sit back. We're all friends here! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

What better way to kick off the new year than a conversation with the one and only LyanGamer, one of the nicest guys you'll find on Twitch. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or have no idea what in the world Twitch is, you're sure to find valuable takeaways that will inspire you and encourage you to keep dreaming.  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Whether you know him from podcasting (We the Gamercast, If We Ran Nintendo, The Xbox Drive), his Twitch streaming (seancapri), or his appearance on every other podcast and Twitch stream, one thing you know about Sean Capri is he's a good guy who knows how to stay busy. Ed was able to chat with Sean during some rare downtime to find out where this drive comes from (no one ever suspects the Baby Godfather), where it's leading, and - of course - discover the natural progression of drawing Mega Man cartoons. Great conversation!

You may know Dylan Taylor from a wide number of different projects: his stellar work in the theater, his various roles in TV and movies that make you say, "Wait, that's all the same guy?" or perhaps his scene-stealing VO work in one of the most popular video game franchises in recent history. After listening to this conversation, however, you'll find that behind all of the roles, accents, and incredible work is a down-to-earth, really good guy. Enjoy! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

As is made obvious in the rambling intro, Ed is super-excited to sit down with Tim Sniffen: writer, animator, actor, and a genuinely nice guy. From flip cartoons in the corner of book pages to bringing to life a Mysterious Man in the hilarious podcast Hello From the Magic Tavern, Ed and Tim cover it all... or as much as they can in an hour. This is a fun one! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Rarely has Ed left a conversation as inspired as he was when he finished chatting with Cory Drake. This chat pretty much covers it all, from improv to professional wrestling, brokenness to optimism, having to step down from a passion and standing up for what you believe in. If you don't find yourself inspired at the end of the hour... well... I got nothin' for ya. This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Is it possible to find peace through comedy? If so, Jason Salmon has cracked the code. Fresh off the recording of his debut comedy album, Jason chats with Ed about his craft, what goes into recording an album, and the impetus behind a cowboy who explains... everything. It's a great chat with a brilliant comic mind! You just may walk away with the best advice you've ever gotten from the dumbest guy you know.  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

If you haven't experienced what Ed refers to as "The Steve Byers High," prepare yourself. It's what happens to the room after you've spent some time with a really good person; an actor who's super-talented yet also has both feet planted firmly on the ground. A guy who may or may not have neglected to tell his wife about why their new apartment was vacant in the first place. A guy like...well... Steve Byers. Enjoy! It's a good one! This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Ed sits down with animator Jason Stansell to chat about how you (or, more accurately, how HE) went from a kid in Tennessee with a dream to actually chasing the dream down and bringing it to life. Great conversation with a lot of takeaways! Check it out!  This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/

Fresh off of "What Remains of Edith Finch" winning the BAFTA for Best Game, Ed chats with actor Valerie Rose Lohman about her experience working on the game, the impact it's had on her, and why Kenny Ortega reallllly needs to chat with her about Descendants 4. This episode sponsored by Square One Coffee. https://www.squareonecoffee.com/