Happy Warrior Podcast

What if you could transfer your mind to another body or enhance your limbs with bionic technology? Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not for long. In this episode of CultureScape, we talk to Dr. Robert E Hampson, an author and a DARPA neuroscientist working on the cutting edge of bionics and neuroscience. He tells us about his new book Desert & the Moon, which explores the possibilities and challenges of living in a world where humans can augment themselves with cybernetic enhancements. He also shares his insights on the current state and future of bionics and neuroscience, based on his experience at DARPA and his passion for classic sci-fi. This fascinating and eye-opening conversation will make you rethink the boundaries between science fiction and reality. Watch it now, and don’t forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more amazing interviews. Robert's Twitter: @ThingyInBrainy CultureScape YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hz7fALjJmfQ ------------------------------------------------------

Interview with No Game For Knights book author Kacey Ezell. What does Disney get wrong and Paramount now get right? What do the success of the Mandalorian and the failure of the Sequel Trilogy tell us? What does it take to be a successful sci-fi author today? How do you balance your passion for writing with the demands of the market and the expectations of the fans? How do you stay true to your vision while respecting the genre's legacy? We explore these questions in this episode of CultureScape, where we sit down with rising sci-fi star Kacey Ezell. Kacey is a two-time Dragon Award finalist and a military sci-fi author who has written for popular series such as Black Tide Rising, Four Horsemen, and Murphy’s Lawless. She is also a huge fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, and she shares her insights on why these franchises have such a loyal and passionate fanbase. She also reveals why fans are always right and why creators should listen to and put them first when creating content. Kacey also talks about he

An exclusive Interview with best-selling Sci-Fi author Patrick Chilles as he talks about his latest book Escape Orbit, the state of nerd culture, and why being a nerd is a good thing. I know we are all sick of mediocre sci-fi tv shows and films like what we often see with Star Trek Discovery or the latest season of The Mandalorian. But while Hollywood seems to not care less about producing quality entertainment, authors and geeks like Patrick Chilles are working hard to give the genre and readers top-shelf stories. It's easy to hate upon nerds & geeks for liking quality science fiction stories in the face of so many mediocre products like what you find on Disney Plus or HBO Max. But according to Patrick Chilles, being a nerd and taking part in the incredible world of creative science fiction is really good actually. CultureScape YouTube: https://youtu.be/SiaVdsmaN4s --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAA

In this interview, Samuel Mangold-Lenett, Senior Editor and Culture Writer for the Federalist exposes how wokeness has brought about the collapse of Disney, the MCU, and Hollywood. He discusses the role in conservative media for covering culture from Anime to Disney films. And where he believes the entertainment and culture goes from her.  Discover why conservative voices are crucial in today's world and what it means for the future of entertainment.  Samuel's Federalist Page: https://thefederalist.com/author/samuelmangoldlenett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mangold_Lenett --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.  Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-...   Art & editing by Peter Pischke  Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard & Bobster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

Looking for some serious truth bombs about the state of video game journalism? Look no further than this must-see interview with Jake James Lugo! He's pulling no punches as he delves into the epic downfall of G4TV and the devastating impact of Frosk's warning for the future of gaming news. But don't worry - it's not all doom and gloom.  Jake James Lugo also shares his expert insights on fixing lousy game journos and saving the industry before it's too late! Don't miss out on this game-changing discussion that's sure to go viral - watch now! Jakes James Lugo Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakejameslugo YouTube: https://t.co/vZbddWPwHt MuckRack: https://t.co/mkZ6iBiEen CultureScape YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnsSjx-ECzH-ijyVKwb-ZpA --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.  Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-...   Art & editing by Peter Pischke  Interviews s

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with one of the biggest names in the world of comics, Ethan Van Sciver, the creator of the hit comic book series CyberFrog and a celebrated artist for DC Comics. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Van Sciver has become known for his incredible talent and unique style that has captivated fans worldwide. In this video, we delve deep into Van Sciver's creative process, exploring how he comes up with new ideas for his comics and how he brings them to life on the page. We also discuss his experiences working with DC Comics and some of the most iconic characters in the industry, including Green Lantern, Batman, and The Flash. Whether you're a die-hard comic book fan or simply someone who appreciates great art and storytelling, this interview will captivate and inspire you. So don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the true legends of the comic book world - check out our exclusive interview with Ethan Van Sciver now! ----------------------------

Welcome to CultureScape! In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke sits down with Indiana Froskurrin Black to talk about her experiences at G4TV, her team in League of Legends,  what went down at G4TV, and what led to her infamous rant.  Was Frosk, just a single person, really the cause of Comcast Spectacor's downfall? Frosk has never once been featured in an interview and has never been asked by the press about what happened at G4TV. Perhaps she was as guilty as believed or perhaps she too was in the dark as the rest of us, and just a convenient scapegoat for a network that had lost its way? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyWarrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.  Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-...   Art & editing by Peter Pischke  Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard & Bobster #g4tv #frosk #xplay --- Send in a voice m

In this episode of Culturescape, we explore the OGL and its impact on the Dungeons and Dragons fan community.    Creator Alex Macris, of the Ascendant and Adventurer Conqueror King RPG series, explains the mistakes made by Wizards of the Coast and their attempts to control the fan community. Discover why the DND community should be cautious of accepting any 'gifts' from Wizards in this informative episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------  Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.   Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-...    Art & editing by Peter Pischke  Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard & Bobster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

Discover the secrets to internet domination and creating viral memes that shape cultural conversation!  In this episode of CultureScape, we sit down with YouTube sensation Lofti Pixels, the mastermind behind viral memes seen on the popular the Quartering YouTube channel and creator of some of the most impactful nerd news memes of the last few years.  From his journey as an up-and-coming video editor to his strategies for success in the world of memes and nerd culture, Lofti shares his insights and tips on how to use humor to win the culture war against wokeness.  Don't miss this exclusive interview and gain valuable knowledge on how to conquer the internet and make your mark on the world of YouTube. Watch now! Lofti Pixels Twitter: https://twitter.com/loftipixels YouTube: https://t.co/7PODIYwaQQ Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. -------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode of CultureScape, we expose the truth about the publishing world and the role of ghostwriters. How does almost every book you read, from fiction to non-fiction, turn out to be fake!? Joshua Lisec, a highly successful ghostwriter with 78 books to his name, breaks the rules and reveals how publishing works. He shares his insights on creating bestselling books and why we should view famous works like Harry Potter and The Art of the Deal as team efforts rather than solo creations.  Don't miss this revealing interview with a real publishing industry insider! Joshua Lisec Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshualisec Website: https://entrepreneurswordsmith.com/book/ Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Inter

Today on CultureScape, I have a fascinating guest, if not a little controversial.   Vic Mignogna is a prolific voice actor, doing voice work in films, games, television, and seemingly every major anime production in the last 20 years, including his groundbreaking role as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist.  Brolly In Dragon Ball Z & Super, plus loads of other top-rate shows like Naruto, Bleach, Ouran High School Host Club, Digimon, Pokémon, Jo Jo’s Bizarre Adventure, RWBY, and much more.  If you aren’t familiar with his voice work, you likely are familiar with his incredible Star Trek YouTube show, Star Trek Continues, which has millions of views per episode on YouTube; in which he stars as Captain James T. Kirk and directs the production.  Mignogna is an actor who has always been good to his fans. He’s a popular guy, of course, but he’s also a devout Christian and someone that’s always tried to make Christ the centerpiece of his life. It’s why there are many videos online of Vic wis

The one is for the Weebos! Writer & Researcher for NKNews, Oliver Jia, sits down with Pete for an hour interview to discuss his immigration story from the United States to Japan, what it is really like living in Japan versus what Americans think it's like living there and what Weebos get right and wrong. Oliver then goes into his specialty topic, North Korean and Eastern Asian Nation relations. A fun & engaging episode to give all of us Japanophiles a clear look at the land of the rising sun. Oliver Jia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OliverJia1014 His writing page at NKNews: https://t.co/3JkIYTa2LN Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard Assistance from Bobster:

Indiegogo used to be known as the site for comics creators and lovers of free speech everywhere to come and try to get support for their creative projects. But no more, says Chris Braly, owner of the website Bleeding Fool & the manager of Mike Baron's independent comics projects, Florida Man, Thin Blue Line & now PRIVATE AMERICAN. In this episode of CultureScape, we interview Chris Braly, who discusses what it takes to run a successful Indiegogo comics campaign, and the censorship and shadowbanning Indiegogo is showing towards comics creators and heterodox creatives on the platform. PRIVATE AMERICAN FUNDRAISER: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-private-american?utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit#/ Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Ar

Mike Baron, the Eisner Award Winner behind the Punisher, is being shadowbanned on IndieGoGo for a comic being too pro-American??? In this episode of CultureScape, we interview the Eisner Mike Baron as he discusses his latest comics project, PRIVATE AMERICAN. We discuss what it is like putting together this project, being censored on social media, and his feelings on what the comics industry could learn to do better. PRIVATE AMERICAN: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-private-american?utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit#/ Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.  CultureScape is the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard Assistance from Bobster: https://twitter.com/FilmBobster --- Send in a voice message: htt

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HIGH NOON, arguably the greatest western film ever created, we interview John Mulholland. John is an award-winning documentarian for PBS, who recently released INSIDE HIGH NOON, a documentary on the troubled production of High Noon and its influence today.  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5drjIkeeVjA John's website: http://johnmulhollandnyc.com/ Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard Assistance from Bobster: https://twitter.com/FilmBobster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

Chuck Dixon is a comic book legend, the man with probably the most popular run in Batman comics history, he created the characters of Bane, Spoiler, Azrael, and many more. In this interview, Chuck tells us about his career, how he got into mainstream comics & running the Batman books, and how he got pushed out. We discuss Arkhaven and how comics might be saved for another generation. Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard Assistance from Bobster: https://twitter.com/FilmBobster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

Who was responsible for killing the Hugo Awards and mainstream Science Fiction Publishing? Larry Correia is the New York Times best-selling author of the Monster Hunter International book series. He is responsible for dozens of best sellers, the man behind the SAD PUPPIES campaign that exposed the corruption controlling the once-prestigious Hugo awards.  In this interview, Larry sits down to speak about his experience writing science fiction and how he broke the Hugo Awards and showed it for the scam it had become. How he got involved in a public rivalry with George R R Martin, and what he hopes or expects will be coming next for nerd culture. Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art & Editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help

You may not have heard of his name before, but few people in Games Journalism have impacted gaming news and YouTube more than Alex Macris. Alex Macris is the founder of the gaming news site, The Escapist. He was banished from the site following 2014's GamerGate, in which Macris wrote that game journalist shouldn't automatically assume gamers as being toxic. For this advice, he was ostracized from the industry, his site canceled, and pushed out of the media game. He is the president and creator of Ascendant, a tabletop and comics series these days.  Now he sits down with Pete to share what happened at the Escapist and why he has low hopes for journalism today. We also go through his career, his work as a writer, and what he expects for nerdery in the near future. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Bes

How to save the American comic book. In this episode of CultureScape, we interview Comic Book creator and YouTuber Eric July, aka Young Rippa, the creator of Isom and the Rippaverse. We go through Eric's career, how he put together and funded his new comic Isom, the creation of the Rippaverse, everything it takes to make a project like this come together, and what he thinks will save the comic book art form. Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak Art by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard & Bobster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

Orcs aren't' racist, Dungeon's and Dragons never radicalized anyone, and playing video games does not make you racist. These are general statements cited over the years as basic facts in the news media, yet they are almost universally wrong. We interview Stetson University Psychologist Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson, who published more against bad pop-science fads than almost anyone. Ferguson is the premier expert in the United States on video game violence and has written extensively at Psychology Today and other outlets. We go with Dr. Ferguson into these false narratives, especially when they orbit politics and nerd culture. Even the scientific establishment, like the American Psychological Association, will feature junk science in gussied up papers. Why politics is de-railing good science and how Ferguson would hope to solve the problem. Ferguson is into the science of video gaming. Ferguson's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJFerguson1111 Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/cont