The Geek Chic Elite Podcast

Safe indoors means more time for activities like video gaming, binge movie and TV-watching, and, depending on who you are quarantined with, drowning out external noise. When it comes to how we are tuning in (and tuning out at the same time), look no further than California-based audio manufacturer Audeze. Audeze's Mobius gaming phones blew my mind. Founder and CEO Sankar Thiagasamudram explained the history of this stunning piece of tech, while teaching me about how to shop for a new set. 

The Mobius headphones are more than just an accessory to your gaming, music-listening, and media-consuming needs, they are a powerful platform that allows you extensive customization, head-tracking, and real world sound to deliver on all your audio needs.

Once again conjoining the powerhouse team of writer Michael Frizell and artist Joe Paradise (yes, that's his real name), TidalWave Comics is coming out with an imaginative 22-page flip book style story of the Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin story. Frizell and Paradise have worked together before, and publishe Darren G. Davis shares what makes their work so magical.

"Infamous: Tiger King" will be out on June 24, 2020. It features cover art by Jesse Johnson (which is also this episode's thumbnail image!)

Amidst these chaotic Covid-19 times, it was fantastic to talk with Matthew Heafy who brings so much comfort and entertainment to his fans as a musician and as a streamer. As the lead singer and guitarist for metal band Trivium, he has been on stage for more than two decades. In recent years, he has opened up his connection to fans, not just of his music, but to those who also share a love of video gaming. He streams daily, both practicing playing guitar and playing games like Fortnite and is a master at creating community and family through these ventures which is so crucial today.

The Geek Chic Elite extends our deepest thanks to Matthew again for taking the time to talk with us. We hope you are all living your best-quarantined life and breaking some gaming records in the meantime. Trivium has a new album coming out on April 24 called 'What the Dead Men Say' and when it drops, you'll need that itch for live music to be scratched, pronto.

Alternative rock band Beware of Darkness' Kyle Nicolaides is a huge geek. Citing video game music as one of his introductions into loving music and wanting to be a musician, we talk some of his favorite soundtracks. Kyle was kind enough  in this episode to get down into the nitty gritty about what's it's like to create music with and without depression.

Kyle is also no stranger to being apart of video game history. The band's 2013 single, "Howl," has been featured on Saints Row IV, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, EA Sports UFC and Gran Turismo. After three years, the band is back with their latest single “Bloodlines.” “Bloodlines” was recorded in Los Angeles at Kingsize Sound Labs with producer Braden Merrick and mixed by David Sardy (LCD Soundsystem, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine). In addition to multi-instrumentalist Kyle Nicolaides, the track boasts special guests guitarist Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins), bassist Mark Stoermer (The Killers) and drummer Jon Safley (CRX, Bleached).

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