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Episode 1116: Video Game Contributor, Henrick The WrecK

Episode 1116: Video Game Contributor, Henrick The WrecK

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Video Game Contributor, Henrik The WrecK join’s JUST TALKING to discuss in-game advert banners, video game subscriptions, Former Facebook now “Meta” pushing Meta-Verse real estate Stores --- do you know how much housing costs in California? Are we fed up with video games turned into movies or movies turned into video games — which one are you going to watch or play? Who’s your “Video Game Crush Character”, survey says it’s Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft with a her big ol’ triangle tities. Let’s all be honest, we’ve all pretended to play sick just to get out of going to school, so we could stay at home to play more games — what was that game? Work, taxes, covid, subscriptions…. Reality sucks. If you could live in a video game world — what and where would that be? There are so many cool worlds out there but the reality is you’re probably going to die or be a peasant. Video Games are just as emotional as movies and television and maybe even more so due to the immersive interactive context;  the question is, what video game has made you cry lately — would you sacrifice your game file to help others? Video game popularity surged during the pandemic, American’s spent 64 billion in video game entertainment. Then industry keeps growing, making games for every type of person; older, younger, casual gaming, role-playing, shooters, etc., “if you look for it, you’ll find something.” It’s estimated that mobile, console and PC games players will spend upwards of 58k on video game entertainment over a lifetime — which begs the question “How much money is left for OnlyFriends.com

Episode 1105 : Cristina Catalina, I’m Not in Love

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Episode 1105 : Cristina Catalina, I’m Not in Love

Actress Cristina Catalina joins JUST TALKING to discuss her anti Rom-com Comedy, I’m Not In Love.  Is falling in love an “old school” notion?  Do millennials need love in their metaverse existence? “It can be tricky to find the right person”…. I remember Grandma used to say—“the way to rule a man is through his stomach”—try feeding a guy with a VR helmet on! The swipe right regret later is easy and dating is hard.  Are we suffering from choice overload—apps, websites and social media?  How can we tell if the grass is greener on the other side when it’s easier to catch COVID before you catch feelings?  Millennial break up advice in the age of online dating—be honest and caring—OR take the easy route, GHOST them with EMOJIS!  When is it acceptable to meet with an ex?—NEVER!  You know what they say. “38 is the new 29… not for my ovaries.”  Watch I’m Not In Love on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Not-Love-Al-Weaver/dp/B091LB3985/ref=nodl_

 

Episode 1103: Emmy Winning Actor and X-Games Gold Medalist - Kristos Andrews and Miami Alternative Rock Band - Cannibal Kids

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Episode 1103: Emmy Winning Actor and X-Games Gold Medalist - Kristos Andrews and Miami Alternative Rock Band - Cannibal Kids

11X Daytime Emmy Award winning Actor and X-Games Gold Medalist, Kristos Andrews joins JUST TALKING to discuss his transformation from skateboarder to actor to director and producer.  From Dog-Town to the X-Games Kristos was inspired by big risk takers like Jamie Thomas “Leap Of Faith” and Jereme Rogers, giving rise to viewing the rogue “street skater” as an athlete meets Rock Star icon — it’s “rebel culture by nature.” Skateboarding is an art and your skateboard is your brush — push limits, take fears as a challenge…enjoy the process of failing forward.”  Kristos is well known for the character Pete Garrett on The Bay.  Kristos is still hungry and passionate about the next part of the journey — “You’ve got to think ahead and when you can—take that leap of faith.” Watch The Bay on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/The-Bay-Season-1/dp/B07Z9T13J4

Miami Indie-alternative Rock Band Cannibal Kids lead singer/songwriter Damian Gutierrez joins STRIKE A CHORD to discuss their latest hit track Jeans.  So, why the band’s name Cannibal Kids?  Living in the city we all become “Urban Explorers.” Cannibal Kids explored an abandoned, scary as hell place while just a little high—“we were in a place we shouldn’t have been.”  There’s been a crime!  Call Miami Vice!   Their latest track Jeans opens with the lyrics “Maybe it’s time that I open up a pair of jeans just to say what’s up!”  Opening your jeans for love can be scary.  But don’t worry!  The track Falling in Love at Wii Sports Resort has a great synth pop beat.  According to the Cannibal Kids — “the future is digital, fall in love with a computer—BUT only if you have a high speed fiber internet—OR the Love Connection will be disconnected. This pandemic has got us anxious and questioning our sanity at the same time. Cannibal Kids Go Outside is the perfect track to describe how we’re all feeling right now. Support. Follow. Listen to the Cannibal Kids at: https://www.cannibalkids.com.