Psyched To Be With You!
By Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195)
I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and student mental health. I’m a person with Albinism which means I’m visually impaired/legally blind. Alongside my PhD and this podcast, I stream weekly on Twitch, feel free to use the link below to check out my content and social links.
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Psyched To Be With You!Oct 18, 2021
Dr Emily Friedman - S4 Ep5
In the 5th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Emily Friedman! Dr Emily is an expert in 18th Century (to present) literature, game studies, Narratology and media preservation! This conversation had me ENTHRALLED. We touch on all the subjects above, and many more. Cantering on the way TTRPG’s can be used for educational purposes and the way actual plays function in a broader “content creator” society. I challenge you to walk away from this episode and not learn at least a dozen things!
Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.
Follow Dr Emily here:
Website: https://www.ecfriedman.com/
Socials: @friede https://twitter.com/friede
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CriticalProf
Publications: https://www.ecfriedman.com/research
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Laura Dale - S4 Ep4
In the 4th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Laura Dale! Laura is an author, accessibility and queer representation critic and consultant, video game writer and content creator. In this episode we discuss all things video games, writing, accessibility, content creation, queer representation and a wonderful tangent about music. This episode was a treat, and a chat that I enjoyed immensely! I felt like I learned so much from Laura and you will too. An I hope we do end up getting that music podcast soon.
Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.
Follow Laura here:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraKBuzz
Socials: @LaurakBuzz (https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz)
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/laurakbuzz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBcTeH9MIsQteTNufpiuxA
Check out Laura’s books (wherever you get them from:
Gender Euphoria
Me and My Dysphoria Monster
Who Hunts the Whale
Things I Learned From Mario's Butt
Lastly, you can find music by Bedroom Programmer (Laura’s wife) here: https://soundcloud.com/bedroom-programmer
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Doug Cockle - S4 Ep3
In the 3rd episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Doug Cockle! Doug is an actor, streamer, roller of dice and acting teacher. One of Doug’s best-known roles is that of Geralt of Riva in The Witcher video game series. I do indeed ask about being Geralt, but also how Doug became an actor and how he manages to continue doing it. We discuss the importance of learning, challenges in higher education, the all about the new TTRPG live-play Natural Six Doug stars in and SO MUCH MORE. To be quite honest, I can’t believe I can say my words are in the same book as Doug’s words – let alone having the chance to chat with him on the show. This was another fantastic episode and I hope you enjoy as much as I did (although that’ll be hard to do, to be honest).
Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2023 for listener context.
Follow Doug here:
Website: https://www.dougcockle.com/
Twitter: @DCockle (https://twitter.com/DCockle)
Instagram: dougcockle (https://www.instagram.com/dougcockle/)
Check out Natural 6 here: https://linktr.ee/NaturalSix
Watch Natural 6 here: https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalSix
Get your copy of The Psychgiest of Pop Culture: The Witcher - for FREE via PDF, or buy your digital/paperback copy here: https://press.etc.cmu.edu/books/psychgiest-pop-culture-witcher
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Owen Trett - S4 Ep2
Content Warning: This episode features some discussion of
body image, weight, and fitness that could be triggering to some. Please ensure you take time and space for yourself, and if you need to access resources they can be found at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 2nd episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Owen Trett! Owen is a video editor, and part of the team at Poncle (the studio behind Vampire Survivors)! We talk all things creative media skills, the role of higher education in the gaming industry, producing a video for a Nintendo Direct and discuss body image and self-identity. All this AND so much more including things like the Limit Break mentorship scheme of which Owen was on the committee in 2023. Owen was a fantastic guest and I really enjoyed speaking with them. I hope you enjoy it too!
Note: This episode was recorded in November, 2023 for listener context.
Follow Owen here:
Lintr.ee: https://linktr.ee/owentrett
Portfolio: https://owentrett.wixsite.com/website
Social: @Owen_Trett (https://twitter.com/Owen_Trett)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqGqW4NDLqFT_6Ty-9QyeQ
- Video essay mentioned in episode.
Check out Vampire Survivors here: https://linktr.ee/vampiresurvivors
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Dr Amelia Herbst - S4 Ep1
Large Spoiler Warning for all things The Witcher – you’ve been warned!
In the 1st episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Amelia Herbst! Dr Amelia is a therapist, specialising in all things gaming and nerd related. Alongside this an avid gamer, panellist at conventions and a fellow writer. In this episode we tackle each of those areas in turn as well as a special tangent, nee episode figure point on the legendary Witcher character Regis! Be warned we essentially spoil the whole of The Witcher! All that and the usual shenanigans you expect from the show. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Season 4 of the show – it’s fantastic!
Note: This episode was recorded in November, 2023 for listener context.
Follow Dr Amelia here:
Website: https://www.wanderingshrink.com/
Social: @wanderingshrink (https://twitter.com/wanderingshrink)
Read The Psychgiest of Pop Culture (FREE PDF) The Witcher (and share the love
of Regis here): https://press.etc.cmu.edu/books/psychgiest-pop-culture-witcher
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Elisabeth (AKA: Arevya)- S3 Ep12
In the 12th and final episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Arevya! Arevya is a streamer, content creator, accessibility consultant and disability advocate! In this episode, we touch on all things disability, identity, accessibility in life and in gaming, mental health and SO MUCH MORE. This was one of those episodes I feel could have lasted a lifetime. I hope you enjoy this episode even one iota as much as I did because it was an exceptional way to end season 3.
Follow Arevya here:
Website: https://www.arevya.tv/
Social: @arevya (https://twitter.com/arevya)
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arevya
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/arevya
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arevyagaming
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Dr Hannah Slack - S3 Ep11
In the 11th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Hannah Slack! Dr Slack is a post-doctorate researcher at Kings College London working on the U-Belong project. Researching areas on student loneliness, mental health, agency and more. Alongside all this, we tackle a number of issues from moving beyond a PhD, to making your own wedding dress for a textiles exam and so much more! This was a wonderful chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Follow Dr. Slack here: Website: https://hannahslack.com/ Social: @HannahRSlack (https://twitter.com/HannahRSlack) The U-Belong Project: https://www.u-belong.uk/ The project on Twitter: @UBelongProject (https://twitter.com/UBelongProject) Dr Slack’s Kings College profile: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/hannah.slack Find all the useful links, and how you can follow and support Blind Psyche here: https://linktr.ee/BlindPsyche
Dr Elizabeth Kilmer - S3 Ep10
In the 10th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Elizabeth Kilmer! Dr Elizabeth is a lichened clinical therapist, qualitative researcher, Author, and ADHD panel designer and advocate. In this episode we talk about the challenge of working multiple jobs, the therapeutic value of TTRPG’s, research AND so much more! Dr Elizabeth is one of the coolest people I know, this was a fantastic chat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Follow Dr Elizabeth here: Website: https://www.elizabethkilmer.com/ Socials: @DoctorKilmer (https://twitter.com/DoctorKilmer) Buy Elizabeth’s book: Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032251859?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6ETHYKH2442BYVXVHD52 Take This: https://www.takethis.org/ Dr Elizabeth on How To ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixJ4r3zxPOo The Anti-Planner: https://anti-planner.com/shop/the-anti-planner-how-to-get-sht-done-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/
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A Little: The Psychgiest of Pop Culture: The Witcher
In the first of its kind, a miniature episode of the podcast you know and love “A Little Psyched To Be With You” is a deep dive on a specific topic. Returning guest Dr Rachel Kowert joins me to discuss her recent book The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Witcher. An edited collection of chapters with psychological analysis of characters from The Continent. This is an editor behind the scenes as we go through the book chapter by chapter to learn about the contents, the authors and how some of the chapters came to be. This episode is NOT TO BE MISSED for Witcher fans of the books, games or Netflix show. Read the book for FREE digitally here: Or purchase your own paperback copy: Want to learn more about Dr Rachel Kowert? Psyched To Be With You – Dr Rachel Kowert: https://youtu.be/4yLymx1eZX8 - Or listen wherever you find your podcasts! Season 2 Episode 3. Twitter: @DrKowert (https://twitter.com/DrKowert) Website: https://www.rkowert.com/ YouTube: @Psychgeist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2wWdpJ8CQaulB44RLZ4gWw Find all the useful links, and how you can follow and support Blind Psyche here: https://linktr.ee/BlindPsyche
Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon) - S3 Ep9
Content Warning: This episode contains strong language some viewers may not like. In the 9th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon)! Matt is an amazing podcaster (hosting and producing) and occasional DJ! Matt currently works on a number of podcasts and I couldn’t wait to talk to a true professional about the craft! This was a fantastic chat and includes podcast pro-tips, gaming for work and for fun, being a celebrity/para-social relationships and so much more! It was a pleasure to speak with Matt, they are fantastic, insightful and hilarious. Truly a kindred spirit for me. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Follow Matt here:
All Matt’s Links: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_stormageddon/
Fun and Games Podcast on Twitter: @funandgamespod https://twitter.com/funandgamespod
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Adam Clarke - S3 Ep8
In the 8th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Adam Clarke! Adam is currently working in games marketing - everything from press releases to full marketing campaigns for games. Adam was wonderful to chat to, and as such this episode has pretty much everything you can imagine! Discussions of living in Ireland, history, games, being a carer, privilege, marketing great games, a love of bears and so much more! Adam is really passionate about creating spaces for inclusion and access to the games industry both locally in Ireland and for others from underrepresented groups. This episode was a delight, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Follow Adam here:
Twitter (or X I guess?): https://twitter.com/GaeilgeBear
Social Link: https://twitter.com/SocialLinkGames
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Mxiety (Marie Shanley) - S3 Ep7
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges. This includes mentions of disordered eating, self-harm, suicide, and depression. These are, by and large in passing but some listeners may find this triggering. Access resources at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 7th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With
You, Mxiety (Marie Shanley)! Mxiety is someone who personally inspired me in my streaming journey, and it
was a pleasure to be joined by her on the show. Mxiety is a mental health blogger, author, and combined variety talk show host/streamer. This episode discusses all things mental health advocacy, the benefit of consuming trash for your brain (including smut), Kingdom Hearts/nerd points and some incredible conversation about why being a mental health advocate is important! This episode had me feeling all the feels, with one of the most excellent people. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
Find Mxiety here:
Website: https://mxiety.com/
Twitter (@Mxiety): https://twitter.com/mxiety?lang=en
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mxiety
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Mairi Nolan - S3 Ep6
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of spoilers, puzzles with themes viewers may find unsettling and the passing mention of the use of a firearm. Access resources at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 6th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Mairi Nolan! Mairi is a puzzle game designer and helps to craft those tricky puzzles that leave you scratching your head in though. From escape rooms, and puzzle games to puzzling video games this episode discusses them all! Learn how puzzles are crafted, how Mairi got to designing puzzles and HOW TO BECOME A PUZZLE MASTER! All this and much more! If you enjoyed it as much as I did, make sure to follow Mairi and check out her portfolio!
Find Mairi here: @mairispaceship (On all socials): https://twitter.com/mairispaceship Mairi’s portfolio: https://www.mairispaceship.com/
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Anni Valkama - S3 Ep5
Content warning: This episode discusses topics that some
listeners would like to be aware of. This includes health and fitness, mental
health, and mentions of finance. Access resources at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 5th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Anni Valkama! Anni
is the “Head of keeping on brand” at Super Rare Games! Join us as we discuss
all things indie game marketing, Anime booty pics, Final Fantasy, powerlifting
and much more! Further, this episode adds a really unique look at what coming
over to the UK to study and work looks like, and an important discussion about
being from a working-class background in the game industry and why diversity is
important. All this, the usual jokes and shenanigans and much, much more! Enjoy
this as much as I did, and make sure to follow Anni!
Find Anni here:
@astralberryy (https://twitter.com/astralberryy)
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/astralberry
Super Rare Games: https://superraregames.com/
Game Dev North @gamedevsnorth: https://twitter.com/GameDevsNorth
Safe Spaces Registration form “LIVE UNTIL END OF MAY!”: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyk43WKUywmoqrSeEitm3czB64QL5niMOTBxbygJGOSitztg/viewform
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Irma Melunovic - S3 Ep4
In the 4th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Irma Melunovic! Irma is yet another fantastic colleague, and friend who joins me on this episode of the pod. Irma is a fellow psychology researcher and GTA at Edge Hill University. Irma’s research looks at forensic psychology including investigative interviewing and personality. In this episode, we delve
into being an international student across the land. Adapting to changes in career through progression, leading to Irma’s current field of research. We also cover some pearls of wisdom relating to reading what you enjoy, board games and TTRPG’s (tabletop role-playing games)! I’m lucky enough to roll dice with Irma so you hear all this and MUCH MORE! This is a fantastic episode, Irma is a delight and was a wonderful guest. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.
Find Irma on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/irma-melunovic-56a757129/
University page:
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/person/irma-melunovic/staff/
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Beth Thomas - S3 Ep3
In the 3rd episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Beth Thomas!
I am privileged to call Beth and friend, and equally as lucky to work alongside her.
Beth is a fellow PhD Researcher and GTA at Edge Hill University. Beth is studying the intersection between video games, gender and gamer identity. In this episode we chat all about the academic path, research, video games and teaching! We also consider what it means to be a gamer, and how we could even figure that out? All that, and MUCH MORE!
Beth is a fantastic and funny person who highlights her passion for research and education. This episode is her Premier podcast appearance, and you heard it here first will be far from her last. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
Beth on social media:
@_brthomas (https://twitter.com/_brthomas)
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Liz Favorito - S3 Ep2
In the 2nd episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Liz Favorito! Liz is one of my favourite people, and yet another of the wonderful humans I met at PAX East 2022! As East 2023 is around the corner we’ll be reunited for hijinks! We talk about Liz being a French teacher, the impact of being a nerd and volunteering for Take This! Liz loves rolling dice and recently shared the digital stage with some of her dnd heros! All this, and many laughs, jokes and stories! There are some small technical issues during this episode for technology reasons, and some strong language but only on a couple of occasions. Otherwise, this is another episode I am delighted by and hope you do to!
Liz on social media: @lizfavtastic
Join Take This:
Twitter: @TakeThisOrg (https://twitter.com/TakeThisOrg)
Discord: https://discord.gg/TakeThisOrg
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Amanda Spellmen - S3 E1
In the 1st episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Amanda Spellman! Amanda is a therapist working in the mental health space and has a background in social work. In this episode, we break down what therapy is, what it can look like and how it functions. We also discuss how being a geek can be fun and a great tool in the therapist's arsenal. We also touch on what it’s like to moderate, what it was like watching TV shows an episode a week AND a bit of a Twin Peaks rant. All this and more! Amanda is a wonderful human, and someone I am overjoyed to know and share space with – yet another person I met through Take This and at PAX East 2022!
Join these communities:
Twitter: @TakeThisOrg (https://twitter.com/TakeThisOrg)
Twitter: @GametoGrow (https://twitter.com/GametoGrow)
Discord: https://discord.gg/TakeThisOrg
Discord: https://discord.gg/NA5agck
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Doctor B - S2 Ep12
In the 12th (and final!) episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Raffael Boccamazzo (aka Dr B)! Dr B is a clinical psychologist with a PsyD doctorate, he is also the Clinical Director at Take This, a regular podcast host/guest and all-round style icon. As I work my way through interviewing the entire staff at Take This this episode touches on so many wonderful subjects. Discussing Dr B’s origin story, career path, banter and some incredibly awe-inspiring perspectives. This episode is was amazing to end on, and adds to the 10th Anniversary celebrations being held by Take This (going through into 2023!). Dr B is an incredibly wonderful human, and someone I enjoyed speaking with immensely, I hope you enjoyed it @TheeDoctorB (https://twitter.com/TheeDoctorB)!
Dr B’s Links:
Twitter: @TheeDoctorB (https://twitter.com/TheeDoctorB)
Champions of Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1lUp99lg3Ylist=PLdnvnkn_02qEt35W3sA3NHoxuZTLiv5GA
Follow Take This!
Twitter: @TakeThisOrg (https://twitter.com/TakeThisOrg)
Website: https://www.takethis.org/
Discord: https://discord.gg/TakeThisOrg
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Dr Poppy Gibson - S2 Ep11
In the 11th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Poppy Gibson! Poppy is a senior lecturer at A.R.U university and is an EdD (or Doctor of education). Naturally then, you might guess we talk about all things teaching and education from a holistic perspective. We also discuss research, thrillers, mental health and the pros and cons of going to live in a log cabin! You may also discover that Poppy has excellent taste in film and Pokémon! All this and more, in what is arguably one of the most wholesome episodes of the show to date I hope you enjoy it @poppygibsonuk! (https://twitter.com/poppygibsonuk)
Poppy’s Links:
Twitter: @poppygibsonuk! https://twitter.com/poppygibsonuk
University Webpage: https://aru.ac.uk/people/poppy-gibson
Padlet: https://padlet.com/poppygibsonuk/pvtzf5tmo54qp59x
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Jennifer Kretchmer - S2 Ep10
In the 10th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Jennifer Kretchmer! Jen is an actor, writer, producer, TTRPG extraordinaire, actual play legend, accessibility consultant and disability activist! Like many in this season I had the pleasure of working with Jen for the Disability: The Plot Device digital panel for PAX East 2022 and I’m a huge fan of her work. In this episode we dive into all the work Jen does, we talk TTRPG and how to be a great character. The level of work that goes on behind the scenes of your favourite actual plays, just how busy Jen is, and the importance of accessibility and inclusion. This is such a special episode with one heck of a fantastic guest. I hope you enjoy it @dreamwisp! (https://twitter.com/dreamwisp)
Jens Links:Twitch: @dreamwispjen! (https://www.twitch.tv/dreamwispjen)
Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide:
Candlekeep Mysteries:
Anansi’s Tapestry of Lives - https://anansilives.com/
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/dreamwisp
Jen's Dice: Inked or Un-inked
Watch Jen in action:
Children of Éarte
The Nightlife
Radiant Stories
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Michael Mairs (aka Smirky) - S2 Ep9
In the 9th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Michael Mairs (aka Smirky)!
Smirky is a Twitch partner, ToonTown legend, Communications degree graduate and upcoming panellist boss! Smirky is another great person I had the pleasure of meeting at PAX and speaking with him was fantastic, inspiring and insightful. In this episode, we chat about all things Twitch, streaming, content creation, aspiration, charity streaming and so much more! This episode was great to be a part of, honestly hearing what keeps Smirky going and how he continues to make it awesome. It was a great episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did @_Smirky (https://twitter.com/_Smirky).
Smirky’s links:
Twitter: @_Smirky (https://twitter.com/_Smirky)
Twitch: Smirky (https://www.twitch.tv/Smirky)
Youtube: SmirkyLive (https://www.youtube.com/c/SmirkyLive)
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Smirky
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Dr Sarah Hays - S2 Ep8
In the 8th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Sarah Hays! Sarah is a licensed therapist, clinical contributor, Queer Women in eSports legend and much more!
Sarah is an all-round wonderful human working in the geek-therapy space and is one of my favourite people to talk with. In this episode we chat about all things therapy, therapists share our joy of dystopian TV and more. This episode included a whole host of laughs, including a fun hydration game where you should sip your beverage every time we use the word non-profit. This also has a wonderful recanting of the story of Sarah’s engagement which took place at PAX East 2022! It was a great episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did @DrHaysPsyD (https://twitter.com/DrHaysPsyD).
Dr Hays links:
Twitter: @DrHaysPsyD (https://twitter.com/DrHaysPsyD)
Take This: https://www.takethis.org/about/our-team/
Queer Women in eSports: https://www.queeresports.org/about
Game To Grow: https://gametogrow.org/
Brian Noodles (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/1VrxT9snX0htDVEMVw64DN?si=fkghMekmQpiJvM-_vCiZhA&nd=1
Proposal video: https://twitter.com/DashMaker_/status/1517325814471213056?s=20&t=h0rqjjR9vtxFYgjmqyvMPA
Reaction Time: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLErxktrmVFxarhDGlxGU077HSenc5Ha2u
Dr Kelli Dunlap - S2 Ep7
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains terms and phrases relating to ill-mental health, and some mild language. Please be mindful, and take care if you need resources you can find them here: https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/
In the 7th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Kelli Dunlap! Kelli is a licenced clinical therapist, lecturer, public speaker, community manager oh and a game designer. With more accreditations than most people have hot dinners, it is a surprise to know that Kelli is a supreme expert. Further, Kelli is one of the leading experts on video games and mental health, and in discussing the practical applications for ethical game design. We chat about all these topics, and so much MORE in this episode. It really was something else, and one that will live long in the memory! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did @KelliNDunlap (https://twitter.com/KelliNDunlap).
Dr Dunlap’s links:
Twitter: @KelliNDunlap (https://twitter.com/KelliNDunlap)
Website: https://www.dunlappsyd.com/
Join the Take This Discord: https://discord.gg/TakeThisOrg
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Danielle Roe - S2 Ep6
In the 6th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you, Danielle Roe! Danielle (she/her) is a PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham in the UK exploring how non-binary, transgender and genderqueer people form, express and understand their gender identity in online spaces under heteronormative constraints within the overarching lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community. Aside from all that awesomeness, Danielle is also a huge nerd and we talk about gaming, an IMPRESSIVE platinum trophy count and more! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did @DJROE95 (https://twitter.com/djroe95).
Danielle’s links:
University of Birmingham profile: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/roe-danielle.aspx
Twitter: https://twitter.com/djroe95
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Dr Jamie Madigan - S2 Ep5
In the 5th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you, Dr Jamie Madigan! Jamie has a doctorate in occupational Psychology, and looks at the overlap between psychology and video games. A published author on the subject, Jamie has two books currently available alongside his website and podcast the Psychology of Games. We speak about all things psychology, podcasting, gaming AND MORE in this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did @JamieMadigan (https://twitter.com/JamieMadigan).
Dr Madigan’s links:
Twitter: @JamieMadigan (https://twitter.com/JamieMadigan)
Website: http://www.psychologyofgames.com/
Books: https://www.psychologyofgames.com/book/
Podcast: https://www.psychologyofgames.com/podcast/(Wherever you find your podcasts, including mine you’re listening too right now!)
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Rosie (RTParty) - S2 Ep4
In the 4th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Rosie! Rosie is a member of staff at the wonderful Safe In Our World, podcast host, content creator and all-round wonderful person. This was such a fun chat, I feel like I clicked with Rosie right away and I legit can’t wait to work with her again in the future. @rtparty3 (https://twitter.com/rtparty3).
Contains some Strong language.
All of Rosie’s’ links:
Twitter: @rtparty3 (https://twitter.com/rtparty3).
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rtparty3
The Safe In Our World Podcast: https://anchor.fm/safeinourworld
Content Café: https://anchor.fm/contentcafe
Safe in Our World Website: https://safeinourworld.org/
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Dr Rachel Kowert - S2 Ep3
SPOILER WARNING for The Witcher seasons 1/2 and Final Fantasy VI/VII.
In the 3rd episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Dr Rachel Kowert! Dr Kowert is an academic heroine of mine – author of books, researcher of video games, #CavillInfluencer, content creator AND MORE. This was beyond wild for me, I was so nervous and excited to do this episode. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did @DrKowert (https://twitter.com/DrKowert).
Dr Kowert on Safe Space - The Safe In Our World Podcast: https://anchor.fm/safeinourworld/episodes/Episode-10-Psychology-in-Games--Gaming-Disorder-and-Cavill-Influencers-with-Dr-Rachel-Kowert-e1dg1q0/a-a7a2tr8
All of Rachel’s links:
Twitter: @DrKowert (https://twitter.com/DrKowert)
Website: https://www.rkowert.com/
YouTube: @Psychgeist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2wWdpJ8CQaulB44RLZ4gWw
Pragmatic Princess: https://buildyourowncastle.com/
TakeThis.org Staff Page: https://www.takethis.org/about/our-team/
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Dennis Relojo-Howell - S2 Ep2
In the 2nd episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Dennis Relojo-Howell! We chat all things PhD life, resilience, blogging, Dennis's digital media company Psychreg and more! @dennisr_howell (https://twitter.com/dennisr_howell)
All of Dennis' links:
University webpage: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/dennis-relojo-howell
Website: https://www.dennis.psychreg.org/
PsychReg: https://www.psychreg.org/
YouTube and DRH Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bAnevpOibYFLbN5Yz272w
If you'd like to see my interview on The DRH show you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0Oo_a8k5k
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AdventDolphinRider - S2 Ep1
Psyched to be with you is back for Seasons 2, in Episode 1 I chat to Christopher aka AdventDolphinRider about content creation, streaming, Celeste, photography and more! @AdventGamesLive (https://twitter.com/AdventGamesLive)
Check out Advent on his Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/adventdolphinrider/
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Season 2 Announcement Trailer
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Season 2 of Psyched To Be With You in 2022!
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Dr Catherine Talbot - S1 Ep10
CONTENT WARNING: During this episode, we talk about some research involving disordered eating. This section starts at about the 22min mark and goes on for about 10min. The sections are bookmarked by three Goose Honks. Please look after yourself, and if you’d like some resources, please check out Beat here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
The tenth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things dementia research, older people and technologies, Pokémon and open-world games PLUS much more! With this episode’s special guest Dr Catherine Talbot.
@CatherineTalb (https://twitter.com/CatherineTalb).
You can find Dr Catherine’s publications here: https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/display/ctalbot
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Dr Catherine’s recommendations:
Film: The Lego Movie, The Lego Movie 2 and Lego Batman The Movie
Book: A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones Collection)
Album: An album by The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Video Game: Animal Crossing New Horizons
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Marco (5olid5nake) - S1 Ep9
The ninth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche.
I spoke all things software engineering, football (LFC), the importance of video games – Metal Gear Solid and what it’s like to be a mod in an active Twitch Community PLUS much more!
With this episode’s special guest Marco aka 5olid5nake [SolidSnake].
@5olid5nake (https://twitter.com/5olid5nake)
Catch Marco live on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/5olid5nake
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Marco’s recommendations:
Film: The Prestige/The Sopranos (Boxset)
Book: The Art of War bt Sun Tzu
Album: Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters
Video Game: Metal Gear Solid (Legacy Collection)
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Auxane Boch - S1 Ep8
The eighth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things robots and social ethics, video games, horror and so much more of setting the world to rights. I do want to WARN - for those that like to listen/watch in family-friendly spaces we do talk about sex robots at one point. It isn't explicit - but just so you know. My guest was Auxane Boch
@AuxaneBoch (https://twitter.com/AuxaneBoch)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Auxane's recommendations:
Book: Captain Corelli's Mandolin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Corelli%27s_Mandolin
TV Show: Stargate SG1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_SG-1
Game: Life is Strange 3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_True_Colors
Album: I'm Not Dead - P!nk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Not_Dead
Research Briefs:
A Robotic New Hope: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations of Social Robots (Boch, Lucaj & Corrigan, 2021)
https://ieai.mcts.tum.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ResearchBrief_April2021_SocialRobots_FinalV2.pdf
Culture is “Tight” with Technology Adoption: Cultural and governance factors involved in the acceptance of AI-powered surveillance technology deployed to manage Covid-19 (Boch, 2021)
https://ieai.mcts.tum.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ResearchBrief_August2021_Final.pdf
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Amanda Jones-Rincon - S1 Ep 7
The seventh episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche.
I spoke all things video game psychology, Take This, teaching, and a tangent about Dune! With this episodes special guest Amanda Jones-Rincon a PhD student.
@JonesRincon (https://twitter.com/JonesRincon)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Amanda’s recommendations:
Film: Clerks
Book: The Witcher Novels
Album: Rush 2112
Video Game: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Daniel Walker - S1 Ep6
The sixth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things sports & psychology, concussion, football, avoiding spoilers and much more with colleague Daniel Walker.
@walkerd_ehu (https://www.twitter.com/walkerd_ehu)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Danny's recommendations:
Film: Inception
Book: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Album: Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
Game: Fallout 3
Article on Psychreg: https://www.psychreg.org/temporary-concussion-substitutes-football/
Other articles: https://www.psychreg.org/?s=Daniel+Walker
Email: walkerd@edgehill.ac.uk
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Dr Linda Kaye - S1 Ep5
The fifth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche.
I spoke all things social psychology, emojis in research, TedX talks, PR and her upcoming book! This bumper edition episode with Dr Linda Kaye!
@LindaKKaye (https://twitter.com/LindaKKaye)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Linda's recommendations:
Film: Monty Python - The Life of Brian
Book: anything by Lee Child.
Album: An Elton John Greatest Hits Album
Additional Film: The Wedding Crashers
Linda's Website: https://lindakkaye.wixsite.com/dr-linda-kaye
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hiQB0kqIsY&t
Pre-order the new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Issues-Debates-Cyberpsychology-Linda-Kaye/dp/0335250777/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Linda+Kaye+Cyberpsychology&qid=1627495976&sr=8-1
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Rachel Button - S1 Ep4
The fourth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the podcast from Blind Psyche.
I spoke all things board games, small business ownership, therapy and more with the owner of one of my favourite local cafe's. Rachel Button owns Sugar and Dice in Liverpool.
@Sugaranddice (https://twitter.com/sugaranddice)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Rachel's recommendations:
DVD: The Lonely Island - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Book: His Dark Materials - Trilogy
Album: Tom Cardy - Artificial Intelligence
Board Game: Viticulture or Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Rachel's Website: https://liverpoolpsychotherapist.com/
Sugar and Dice: https://www.sugaranddice.co.uk/
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Dr Celeste Sangiorgio - S1 Ep3
The third episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things psychology and AI, finishing a PhD, patients and robots and Legend of Zelda with Dr Celeste Sangiorgio @ProfessrCelestr (https://twitter.com/ProfessrCelestr)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Dr Celeste's recommendations (Initial):
DVD: Korean Soap Opera: My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho
Book: The Hunger Games (Full collection)
Album: Cat Stevens - Tea for the tillerman
Game: Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Amended:
Album: The World/Inferno Friendship Society
Game: Super Mario Bros 3
Dr Celeste's Website: https://www.celestesangiorgio.com/
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Dr Yemaya Halbrook - S1 Ep2
The second episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things psychology research, positive effects of video games, farming sims and scones with Dr Yemaya Halbrook @DrJammyGames (https://twitter.com/DrJammyGames)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!
Dr Yemaya's recommendations:
Movie: Serenity (2005)
Book: Harry Potter (Full collection)
Album: Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack (Probs vol 2)
Game: Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
Dr Yemaya's Website: https://www.drjammygames.com/
Itch.io: https://itch.io/profile/jammy-productions
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Dr Chrissy Cook - S1 Ep1
The first-ever episode of "Psyched to be with you" is the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things research, music and JRPG with my special guest Dr Chrissy Cook. @ChristinelcookL (https://twitter.com/ChristinelcookL)
I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too! Dr Chrissy's recommendations:
Album - Takasago Army, by Chthonic
Book - Tigana, by Guy Gavriel Kay
Movie/Film - Paprika, directed by Satoshi Kon
Video Game - Stardew Valley, with a cheeky Elder Scrolls 6: Hammerfell
And Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0hxcl8cAAAAJ&hl=en
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Trailer for Psyched to be with you!
Hi there! My name is Chris (or Chimp195 online) I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and mental health. I’m also a content creator, I sometimes write things, I stream my show Blind Psyche weekly on Twitch, and post to YouTube. I enjoy playing games and talking about mental health, psychology, disability, inclusivity, accessibility.
I also recently started a talk show/podcast – Psyched to be with you in which I chat with people about what they do, why they do it and what they love to do. It was largely an idea that came out of trying to capture my experience as a streamer and PhD researcher and I love chatting to people.
If you’re interested in supporting me and my show you’re in the right place! I wanted to give people as many options as possible to support outside the standard of say Twitch subscriptions.
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