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The Corner of Story and GameBrady Sadler on Creative Identity, Worldbuilding, and Starting a Publishing CompanyIn this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, returning guest Brady Sadler joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about worldbuilding, creative identity, and what it looks like to grow into a maker who works across mediums. Brady has been on a prolific run with his novels, while also co-designing board games and helping launch a publishing company with his brother.Together, we explore how a story world evolves when it has to live in multiple forms, and how that process can reveal the shape of a creator’s voice. If you are building a setting, a...
2026-01-1338 min
League Express Podcast#120: Tribute to Steve Brady, Salford’s Future & Challenge Cup preview | League ExpressIn this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan reflect on the sad passing of League Express journalist Steve Brady, paying tribute to his contribution to Rugby League journalism and the wider game.The discussion then turns to the latest Rugby League news, including Salford Red Devils’ future in the Championship, Willie Peters being honoured at the University of Hull, and what Martyn and Jake hope to see from the sport in 2026.Th...
2026-01-0758 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 12 - Insert ClickbaitHow would we have made Warhammer Quest ‘95? What’s the best Pokemon ROMhack? How many times can Adam lose to Brady’s halfling Blood Bowl team? Find out in this week’s exciting installment of the Twin Tale Studios podcast!If you haven’t followed our upcoming Gamefound campaign, please do so now so we can launch this thing already: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/twin-tale-studios/the-malice-of-light-adventures This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-12-091h 20
The Afternoon ShiftThe #1 Habit of Leaders Who Are Truly Flourishing, and Why Getting Out From Behind Screens and Into Scenes Might Be the Strategic Edge Worth Doubling Down On Right NowToday’s episode goes deeper into one of the most important signals that has emerged from our work over the past year. The leaders who are truly flourishing are getting out from behind screens and into scenes.That search for people who truly embody this practice is what led me to today’s guest, Kate Brigham.Kate’s career spans more than two decades across design, product, and research leadership in healthcare, B2B SaaS, marketplaces, data integration, fintech, education, and beyond, including transformative work at PatientsLikeMe. But what makes her story so compelling is not ju...
2025-11-2144 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 11 - Nothing to SeeTrying something new by adding video to our regularly scheduled babbling. If you’re iclined to watch us get attacked by my cat, Locksley, tune into our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TwinTaleStudiosBe sure to follow our Gamefound campaign for The Malice of Light Adventures! -Brady This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-11-181h 00The Afternoon ShiftFrom Uncertainty to Optionality: The Mindset and Practices That Move Creative Leaders ForwardWhat does winning look when work is full of paradoxes?Today I’m joined by my friend and longtime mentor of more than 20 years, Patrick Jones, a builder at heart and one of the most multidimensional creative leaders I know.Patrick’s career has been spent at the intersection of education, media, and workforce innovation, helping people and organizations adapt to what’s next. He’s a professor, consultant, and public servant, currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Investments for LACERA, where he helps steward over 85 billion dollars in assets for the...
2025-11-1439 minThe Afternoon ShiftFrom Silos to Scenes: The Practice That Sets Creative Leaders ApartIn this episode, I dig into a leadership practice that can seem obvious but is far more nuanced than it looks, and I’ve come to believe it’s a critical discovery in our exploration of what it takes to go from fear to flow and uncertainty to optionality. I'm now referring to the people who embody this as creative leaders.These leaders aren’t stuck in silos. They’re out in scenes, collecting dots, building relationships, and fueling their creativity through curiosity and community.Today I’m joined by Ace Bhattacharjya, an entreprene...
2025-10-3146 minThe Afternoon ShiftHow to Actually Lead With Hospitality, Empathy & Creative Bravery: Lessons From Disney and BeyondWhen I think about career as a team sport, I can’t help but think back to my post-college internship at Disney and the lifelong friendships that started there.That experience, grounded in Disney’s legendary Traditions training program, taught me the power of hospitality, purpose, and connection. It also introduced me to this week’s guest, Taylor Scott, a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Lead With Hospitality, whose career has spanned Disney, Gaylord, Wynn, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead with hospitality, why EQ...
2025-10-2444 min
The Intrepid SoulCreativity, Bravery, and Intuition: Why your truest self never stops calling with Brady SadlerWhat if your creativity isn’t a side project, but a clarion call from the soul inviting you to keep becoming?In this conversation, I’m joined by Brady Sadler — entrepreneur and consummate creative — for a conversation about the tender and messy wake-you-up terrain of realignment, midlife thresholds, and the call to keep finding your way back to your voice, your values, and your vision.This one is an ode to the artists, the feelers, the late bloomers, and anyone standing at a threshold wondering… what now?Inside, we explore:How creativity...
2025-10-221h 15The Afternoon ShiftEmotional Stamina, Embracing Our Truth, and The Power of Step by StepFeeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin the next chapter? In this episode we sit down with longtime friend and powerhouse coach Katie Benway to explore what it takes to really begin a shift. Katie shares powerful tools for building emotional stamina, telling yourself the truth, and letting go of the need for certainty.Whether you're in the thick of a career pivot or sensing something needs to change, this episode will help you reconnect with your inner voice and take that next right step.In this conversation, you'll hear: – Why...
2025-10-1746 minThe Afternoon ShiftCareer Evolution & Previously Impossible Stories: Erich Archer on Cutting-Edge Video Editing, Finding Your AI Force Multiplier, & Diving Into a SceneWhat if you could find the intersection of cutting technology with your personal passion and expertise? And what if you could develop a reputation for learning, experimentation, and generously sharing your knowledge along the way?Well, that's exactly what you'll learn from today's guest, Emmy-winning television producer Erich Archer. He's has spent his career telling stories, from MTV and The Biggest Loser to small-town Massachusetts TV. And now, he’s using generative AI to tell stories that were once impossible to make, and working with top brands like Netflix, LIV Golf, and...
2025-10-1037 minThe Afternoon ShiftFrom Hollywood to Hydrogen: A Playbook for ReinventionWhat does it take to really reinvent your career? This week's episode features a detailed breakdown of exactly that. After decades of success as a Hollywood producer, and later blending entertainment and tech in Silicon Valley, Derek Stoops found himself at a crossroads. Not long after launching his own production company, the phone stopped ringing. Covid, combined with a reckoning across Hollywood, forced him to consider an entirely new path.At first, ego got in the way, as it does for most of us. Derek had been a VP at Sony, pioneering production methodologies and i...
2025-10-0334 minThe Afternoon ShiftThe Truth About Career Identity & Turning Sunk Costs Into New ChaptersBy mid-career, Karen Kelly has reinvented herself more times than most people dare to dream. From ad agency burnout in New York City, to scrubs and red tape as a speech pathologist, to moonlighting as a photographer, to running a seven-figure media business, to CMO and later President of a tech company, to volunteer community organizer and change-maker, to present day Co-Founder and CEO of Launch by Lunch, she has turned curiosity and resilience into her career compass.In this conversation, Karen opens up about the roadblocks we create for ourselves, the power of listening...
2025-09-2641 minThe Afternoon ShiftWhat it's really like working in pro sports, and why it's such an incredible training ground for marketing and media prosWhat is it really like to work in professional sports?Most of us only see the highlights: the packed arenas, the high-profile players, the big sponsorships. But behind the scenes, sports is one of the most intense training grounds in business. It is relentless, unpredictable, and filled with lessons that few other industries can offer, especially for marketing and media pros. Chris DiPierro knows this world better than most. He spent 15 years in professional sports, culminating in his role as Director of Marketing for the Boston Bruins. After leaving sports, he...
2025-09-1957 minThe Afternoon ShiftTools for Creative Leadership and The Power of ConvictionIf you’re leading a company, department, or team, this conversation is for you.If you’re running your own consultancy, doing fractional work, or guiding clients in your role at an agency, you’re in the right place.And if you believe in the power of self expression and the opportunity to make an impact by leaning into your own creativity, yes, this is a must-listen.I met this week's guest, Deo Mwano, over 15 years ago.He was still...
2025-09-1248 minThe Afternoon ShiftThe Hard Truth of Soft Skills: How to Be More Creative and Be Kind To Yourself In The Process with Heather Doyle FraserIn a year of research on the nature of work and mid-career evolution, one word keeps surfacing: compassion.Compassion for others, yes. But more importantly, self-compassion.It's essential for sustained performance at work, and essential for navigating the messy middle of mid-career.This week’s guest reinforces that idea and expands our understanding with both science and practical tools we can put to use. Heather Doyle Fraser is a publisher, author, entrepreneur, and coach who leads the Compassionate Mind Collaborative.In our conversation, Heather explains the physiology of self-compassion and...
2025-09-0558 minThe Afternoon ShiftMaking Moves in Mid-Career: A Deeply Honest Take From a Senior Brand LeaderHow do you find career clarity when everything feels uncertain?Frank Hwang - now Senior Director of Marketing at Viking Range and formerly a brand and marketing leader at SharkNinja, Sperry, EF Education First, Timberland, Cannondale, and more - has navigated multiple transitions, including a recent move from full-time to consulting and back into a major leadership role.In this candid and energizing conversation, Frank shares how he managed the uncertain months, questions around personal value and focus, the good, bad, and ugly of the modern hiring process, when to invest in personal business development...
2025-08-2958 minThe Afternoon ShiftHe had a thriving marketing business in high school, then skipped college and built a content agency for pro athletes and top brandsHe had a full client roster, was running paid media campaigns, and building lead gen systems before he could legally vote.Aaron Wagenheim had already lived two distinct career chapters before most of us had even picked a major. First came digital marketing. Then came the pivot: helping high school athletes build personal brands before NIL had fully entered the mainstream.That decision, and a relationship-first approach, shaped everything that followed.Aaron chose to skip college and double down on what was already working. Now...
2025-08-211h 13
Twin Tale StudiosEpisose 4 - Ransom Creek: 1 WeekOur first book comes out in a week! Make sure you pick it up so we can release a tabletop game adaptiation. We also chat some more about our first board game, The Malice of Light Adventures, coming soon to crowdfunding. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-08-191h 03
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 3 - The Malice of Light AdventuresIn today’s episode, we are thrilled to present the first game from Twin Tale Studios. The Malice of Light Adventures is a cooperative roguelike boss-battler for 1-4 players, designed by the Sadler Bros. Based in The Malice of Light book series by Brady J. Sadler, this modular quick-playing board game serves as the perfect entry point into this growing world of high fantasy. Join us as we discuss the upcoming Gamefound project and answer some fan questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2025-08-1255 minThe Afternoon ShiftFrom morning radio to agency owner to CEO of a game-changing healthcare startup: leading different in mid-careerBrad McNamara has created companies, built teams, and learned how to lead differently at mid-career.We start this episode by diving into Brad’s unlikely journey from on-air personality at Boston’s top station to becoming an agency owner, to serial entrepreneur, and current CEO of a truly innovative healthcare startup. We talk about the difference between running hard and running smart in mid-career, the power of improv, and how the mental game of sports shows up in life and business.Brad shares lessons learned through agency life, startup growth, building in healthcare, and...
2025-08-0850 minThe Afternoon ShiftCreativity, ADHD, and How to Get the Best From Your BrainWhat if the way your brain works is actually your greatest strength?In this episode of The Afternoon Shift, I talk with Lindsay Binette, founder of The Wavy Brain, a Neurodiversity Coaching & Advisory Practice supporting individuals and companies. We start with her dream career in marketing, leading culture-shaping campaigns for brands like Nike and Levi’s, before diving into her personal ADHD diagnosis and her bold pivot into entrepreneurship.Lindsay shares practical tools for anyone navigating neurodivergence or working with neurodivergent teammates, along with a powerful reframe of what she calls “hobby hopping,” the tendency to sta...
2025-08-0150 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 2 - GenCon PrepWhile our first project is still simmering, we’re gearing up for our first GenCon as attending authors. Join us as we get hyped about the convention and discuss our previous designs that have inspired out latest project. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-07-2936 minThe Afternoon ShiftReverse Mentoring: High School Entrepreneur x Veteran Growth MarketerToday we learn from growth marketing expert Anuj Adhiya and 16-year-old entrepreneur Sabrina Bhattacharjya as they challenge what it means to thrive in a rapidly shifting creative landscape. Anuj, who literally wrote the book on modern growth marketing, opens up about the uncertainty he feels around AI and career evolution. And his “reverse mentor” Sabrina, an entrepreneur and viral content creator recently profiled by The New York Times, teaches us how curiosity, and a fearless approach to AI experimentation can unlock new levels of creativity.We also explore Sabrina’s take on:...
2025-07-2445 min
Twin Tale StudiosTwin Tale Studios Podcast - Episode 1We decided to start a company—it was way past time. Our games and stories finally have a home. www.twintalestudios.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-07-221h 00The Afternoon ShiftThe #1 Thing We Get Wrong About CreativityWe often think of creativity as the output. But as Kaitlin Maud shares in this episode, creativity is actually a process. A way of thinking. A form of intelligence we all possess, and can strengthen.Kaitlin is a superstar strategist, coach, and now, licensed art therapist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, she’s helped shape campaigns for brands like Nike, Beats, Taco Bell, and Google Play. But after years at the top of her game, she began to ask: Is this really the thing I want to keep fighting fo...
2025-07-1735 minThe Afternoon ShiftYou’re Not Supposed to Start a Company Like ThisWaseem Kawaf spent years leading digital transformation at global companies. Then, in 2023, he left to launch his own firm.But the start of that next chapter didn’t go as planned, and what happened instead forced a deeper kind of reset.In this conversation, Waseem joins The Afternoon Shift to talk about starting over, staying grounded, and why showing up, whether for your family, your friends, or even LinkedIn with a guitar in hand, is the most powerful thing you can do.We cover:Starting a business during a personal crisisWhat to do...
2025-07-1025 min
Twin Tale StudiosThe Sadler Bros. Comeback This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-07-0855 minThe Afternoon ShiftWho Do Leaders Lean On?As leaders, we’re taught to tough it out. To power through. To "eat last." And somewhere along the way, many of us learn to support everyone but ourselves.In this episode, I talk with Liza Dube, a marketing and communications executive turned leadership and career coach. Liza helps leaders rethink how they work, how they decide, and how they treat themselves along the way.Liza is ICF-certified with additional certifications in emotional intelligence, women’s leadership, and trauma-informed coaching. She's a member of The Preston Associates US Executive Coaching team and of...
2025-07-0352 minThe Afternoon ShiftHow to Lead Without Losing YourselfWhat if growing in your career wasn’t about pushing harder, but about reconnecting with what actually fuels you?In this episode of The Afternoon Shift, communications strategist and founder Rekha Sidhu shares her insights from a career spent working at the intersection of global brands and grassroots impact.We talk about what it really means to do good work without burning out, and why self-trust and alignment are essential for leading with purpose at mid-career.We also discuss:Rekha’s journey from global PR and creative strategy to purpose-driven entrepreneurshipBu...
2025-06-2721 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 17 - Avian RainToday, we’re talking about what to do when your birds get caught in a downpour. Also, game and books and stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-06-2455 minThe Afternoon ShiftHow Can High Performers Avoid Burnout & Still Deliver?What if the thing that keeps derailing you - the frustration, the emotional trigger, the moment you lose it - was actually the key to your next career breakthrough?In this episode, former technology leader, executive coach, and best-selling author Mark J. Silverman shares the framework he uses with leaders to turn reactive moments into powerful leadership tools. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to show up at this stage of your career, this one’s for you.In this kickoff episode of The Afternoon Shift, we talk with...
2025-06-2052 minThe Afternoon ShiftLet's Build TogetherWelcome to The Afternoon Shift, a hub for mid-career marketing, media, and creative leaders to build together.Created and hosted by marketing veteran, entrepreneur, author, and business consultant Brady Sadler, The Afternoon Shift exists to create more connection, collaboration, and impactful work. Expect weekly interviews with with incredible leaders, mixed with a larger effort to find community, create experiments, and build new ways of working.Because we believe career should be more of a team sport.If you feel the same, hit the follow button, and let’s change the game to...
2025-05-1901 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 16 - New World: Our New Top MMOIt’s been awhile, but I’m back on my feet after seven weeks of riding the couch during recovery—which means The Joint Operations podcast can get back on schedule! Join us as we explore New World Aeternum, one of the best MMORPGs we’ve ever played. Thanks for listening!-Brady This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-04-221h 05
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 15 - Jake & GoudaDon’t tempt us to actually write this buddy cop book…For anyone interested in participating in the Relic Meyers & The Harmony of Hexes ARC campaign, apply here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-04-0159 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 14 - Bring Your Daughter to WorkThe girls finally agree with their old man(s)—Arydia is the real deal. We’ve been playing separate campaigns with our daughters and they wanted to share their own thoughts on our new favorite board game, Arydia The Paths We Dare Tread. Please enjoy this discussion with our daughters, and be sure to get your copy of this magical game. And Far Off Games…you better be planning the next crowdfunding campaign for Arydia II! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
2025-02-1156 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 13 - The Best Board Game EverIt’s been awhile, but we’re back! In the time since the last episode, Brady has finished drafting his fifth novel, Adam has learned the pains of having to work in an office, and we both had the opportunity to explore our favorite board game ever created, Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2025-01-281h 07
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 12 - Snow Bros.It’s that time of year again! You know, when it’s too wet and cold to do anything other than write books and play games. We never actually played “Snow Brothers” for the NES, but for some reason, we always talked about it…but not today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-12-1757 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 11 - A Brootal WaitWe’re back with another weekly biweekly (?) episode of The Joint Operations Podcast. Sorry for the sporadic release schedule, but it’s been a hectic tail end of the year with Adam switching careers and Brady deciding to write his THIRD novel of the year before 2025 drops on us. *Brootal wasn’t actually my gnome warrior’s name, it was Broodle. But since the revelation of my unknowing wit, I’ve changed history and spelled it as if I understood the joke I was trying to make in my idiotic 20s. This is a public epi...
2024-12-1055 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 10 - A Real TwinsgivingSorry for the delay! Life got away from us these last two weeks, but we’re back and better than ever (mostly because Adam’s no longer unemployed). Join us for a festive celebration of our favorite Thanksgiving topics: games, games, and more games (with some movies and TV thrown in). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-11-261h 00
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 9 - RPGs & Campaign DreamsIt’s election day! 🤮And we’re here to hopefully take your mind off that for a little bit. Join the Sadler Bros. as they chat about ongoing games at the table and RPG video games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-11-051h 17
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 8 - HalloweenersThis is a serious time of year for us. Join the Sadler Bros. as they give you their top 10 (5 each, because twins have to share like idiots) Halloween things in multiple categories. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-10-291h 02
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 7 - Approved OpsJoin the Sadler Bros. as they delve deeper into Warhammer 40K Kill Team by exploring the exciting BRAND NEW frontier (for Brady, at least) of PvP gameplay. Also, catch up with the latest Relic Meyers & The Rhythms of Ruin book tour tales and hear some early thoughts on the Diablo IV expansion. Stick together! It’s rough out there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-10-2256 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 6 - Mission OneWe got to sink our teeth into the new edition of Kill Team and it’s as fun as ever. So fun, in fact, that we decided to design our first mission, which can be found on the podcast’s website (www.jointoperationspodcast.com). Don’t forget to join our Discord server if you like what you hear! https://discord.gg/gwYf26ndTTAnd as always, get your copy of Relic Meyers & The Rhythms of Ruin, available wherever you get your books! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...
2024-10-151h 09
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 5 - Short NoticeThe impossible has happened—the ratlings are coming. This episode is kind of all over the place, but Brady has no clue what to do with himself after Games Workshop’s recent announcement of an entire ratling squad coming to Kill Team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-10-0851 min
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 4 - Let the Hammer FallFall is in the air and hammers are falling from it. This week we look back on our very first co-design, Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game and the influence the Warhammer brand had (and continues to have) on us. We also celebrate the anniversary of the album that was largely responsible for our descent into fantasy metal: HammerFall’s masterpiece, “Legacy of Kings.”If you haven’t picked up Brady’s new book, kick off the spooky season with the perfect heavy metal story: https://a.co/d/2QdKLIXWe highly recommend the audiob...
2024-10-011h 08
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 3 - Metal Bros.We’ve made it through a whole three episodes without having an on-air fight. You proud of us? Gather ‘round and hear how these twin titans of twerp metal found their footing and brought Lorenguard together deep in the cornfields of Indiana. Also, make sure you sneak over to Amazon and pick up Brady’s new novel, “Relic Meyers & The Rhythms of Ruin,” available today in all formats! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9YTF6RV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_36PRK9XCNCFM8PJAHCSX_1&skipTwisterOG=1 This is a public episode. I...
2024-09-241h 04
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 2 - Undead AirIs it Halloween yet? In this episode we chat about zombies and why we love ‘em (and what we don’t love about how they’re used sometimes). We also try to figure out why no one is sending us question yet, but maybe that’s because I’m terrible at Discord? Maybe we’ll sort that out soon… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-09-171h 01
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode 1 - We Are 40KrazyAfter years of flirting with the idea, Adam and I have officially decided to make a move on the podcast thing. Join us for the first episode of our new weekly twin nerd chats, in which we discuss games, books, shows, movies, and just about anything else we can either create or enjoy together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradyjsadler.substack.com
2024-09-101h 01
Twin Tale StudiosEpisode ZeroHello, friends!You may be getting this from my newsletter, but don’t worry, if you don’t want to listen to me and my brother, Adam, pontificate about playing and designing co-op games, you can unsubscribe from our Joint Operations podcast and just stay on the Brady J. Sadler newsletter for all my regular author activities. However, I hope you’ll stick around for our new (maybe) weekly podcast. We even wrote our own theme music for it! I’m playing drums and keyboard while Adam is handling bass and guitar duties. And don’...
2024-09-0702 min
The Corner of Story and GameBrady Sadler on Music and WritingWelcome back, wanderer.
Today, we're once again joined by Brady Sadler, a prolific author, game writer, and designer whose creative journey has been profoundly shaped by the power of music.
From his immersive board games to the rich fantasy worlds of his novels like "The Withered Roots" and "Relic Myers and The Rhythms of Ruin," Brady intertwines melody and narrative to weave compelling tales.
Grab a seat and join in.
Brady's Links:
-> LinkedIn
-> Twitter
-> Instagram
-> Facebook
-> Website
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2024-07-0639 min
Podcast PerspectivesDouble Elvis’s Brady Sadler and the Business Behind DisgracelandMusic and podcasting, in many ways, are a natural combo. Today, they’re often even consumed on the same platform. The music podcast subgenre is brimming with opportunity for interesting new collaborations, formats, and technologies. The result: this niche within podcasting is producing some of the most innovative projects out there.Today I’m chatting with Brady Sadler, co-founder and CEO of Double Elvis, a podcast agency at the forefront of this subgenre. Brady co-founded Double Elvis with his partner Jake Brennan, host and producer of the hit Disgraceland. Now they and their team prod...
2023-12-2028 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerSimon Severino, Helaine Knapp, Brady Sadler, Robert SkrobSimon SeverinoAs Founder & CEO of Strategy Sprints, he helps business owners in SaaS and Services run their company more effectively which results in sales that soar. Trusted by Google, Roche, Consilience Ventures, Amgen, AbbVie. He created the Strategy Sprints™ Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds.Helaine KnappShe is the founder of CITYROW, which started in 2014 as an in-person rowing studio, but was relatively early to adopt the at-home connected model. She previously worked in a corporate setting in Saas Tech and decided to go in...
2023-12-0259 min
The Corner of Story and GameBrady Sadler on The Winding PathFor Brady Sadler, the life and career of a creative has taken a winding road. He has been the drummer in a label-signed metal band, has designed numerous board games, and recently released his second published novel, The Acrid Sky. Not content with that, he has also set his eyes on breaking into the video game industry.
Brady and I discuss the narrative design masterclass we are in, the importance of stories in board games and video games, and what it is like to follow the creative drive.
We dig into, amongst other things:
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2023-10-2755 min
The Zak Kuhn ShowLive from Berklee College of Music with podcast expert Brady SadlerThis week, the podcast is back at Berklee College of Music. In front of a live audience of students, Zak sat down with Double Elvis co-founder and CEO Brady Sadler to talk about what it takes to build the most successful music podcasts in the world. Brady has helped create and produce shows like Disgraceland, Badlands and 27 Club, all hosted by his partner and co-founder Jake Brennan. He also recently produced Shred With Shifty, which is hosted by Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. Bradys podcasts have received hundreds of millions of downloads around the world. You'll love his insight.
2023-10-1955 min
So Very Wrong About Games#215: David ThompsonMulti-Deck System Games! Canadian content! Kevin Bacon! So many digressions in an episode packed with so much culture it couldn't even fit in one of Vin Diesel's muscle shirts. We do, however, focus on games long enough to rhetorically ask--with several stress patterns--of David Thompson: who is this guy? As a note, during the time of the taping of this episode, David Thompson released five more excellent board games. Oh, sorry, I type slowly, make that six. 01:23 AYURIS: Fort (Grant Rodiek, Leder Games, 2020)Games Played Last Week:03:36 -Contra: The Board Game (Adam Sadler & Brady Sadler...
2022-05-311h 27
Music Ally FocusMusic Ally Focus #43: Double Elvis Productions' CEO Brady Sadler discusses the future of music-themed podcasts and the role podcasts play in making news fans of old music.Double Elvis is the music-focused podcast company behind the hit rock n roll crime music podcast “Disgraceland” and others, including the recent hip-hop inspired audio drama podcast “Here Comes the Break”, which was made in partnership with Def Jam and featured an exclusive soundtrack.
Music Ally has written a lot about the space where the music industry and podcasting meets so we’ve invited Double Elvis' CEO Brady Sadler to talk about podcasts teaming up with record labels, figuring out which music-themed podcasts will work, and the role of podcasts in introducing listeners to heritage artists and their cata...
2022-01-2829 min
So Very Wrong About Games#171: TrickerionGet our your cucumber sandwiches and your doilies, you precious little petunias, because we're about to get all cultured on you. Some serious sophistication is going down, and we are not entirely certain our hosts are prepared--mentally, spiritually, let alone hygienically. Games Played Last Week:01:14 -Endless Winter: Paleoamericans (Stan Kordonskiy, Fantasia Games, 2021)03:54 -Altar Quest (Adam Sadler & Brady Sadler, Blacklist Games, 2020)04:12 -Street Masters: Aftershock (Adam Sadler & Brady Sadler, Blacklist Games, 2019)06:49 -Fantasy Realms (Bruce Glassco, WizKids, 2017)14:59 -Fuji Flush (Friedemann Friese, 2F-Spiele, 2016)15:47 -Go Nuts for Donuts (Zachary Eagle, Gamewright, 2017)17:07 -Fairy Tale (Satoshi Nakamura, Z-Man...
2021-06-011h 11
One Stop Co-Op Shop164: Dire Alliance interview (with Mike, Jason Perez, Brady Sadler, and Adam Sadler)Mike, Jason, and the Sadler Brothers discuss Dire Alliance: Horror (coming to Kickstarter tomorrow) along with some of their favorite horror films for the Halloween season.
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2020-10-261h 24
CrisisCast 2020Now Is The Time To Create with Brady SadlerIn Episode #005 of CrisisCast 2020 | Now Is The Time To Create with Brady Sadler of Double Elvis Media
Today On CrisisCast 2020 - Perhaps the brightest spark I’m lucky to know. Brady Sadler. An author, partner and executive producer at the hugely trendy podcast media company Double Elvis - The team responsible for producing hit podcasts including Disgraceland, Dear Young Rocker, Citizen Critic, and 27 Club.
Just a few weeks back because of Brady, I witnessed in real-time what happens when Hollywood gets interested in great podcasts.
Brady gives us the low down on life in Boston right now a...
2020-04-1629 min
Sporadically Board with Mike and DanDungeons - with Brady SadlerWe continue to be bothered by technical issues this episode, however all the gremlins in the world will not keep us from disclosing the torrid tales of horror that you will get to experience in this podcast. Not only are we joined by the co-designer of Altar Quest and the warhammer Quest Card Game, Brady Sadler, to talk about Dungeon Crawls, but we are also talking about bits of Dan's body that you probably were hoping would never be discussed. Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Foll...
2019-06-041h 51
Board Chitless - Board Gaming Podcast66 - Return of the Sadler Brothers with Adam and Brady SadlerAdam and Brady Sadler return to talk to Tristan and Leki about Altar Quest, their latest game using the modular deck system.
We also learn about Adam and Brady's past as rock stars and what they do when they aren't designing board games.
To learn more about Altar Quest head to the Blacklist Games website. You'll also be able to find the Kickstarter campaign there once it launches on May 28th.
https://www.blacklistgamesllc.com/altarquest
Thanks again to our listeners for tuning in each week. Please, please, please head over to iTunes and leave us a lovely rating and...
2019-05-2700 minOne Stop Co-Op Shop83: Altar Quest Preview with Adam and Brady SadlerIn this week's episode Mike and Steve interview Adam and Brady Sadler from Blacklist Games on their upcoming game Altar Quest, the third installment of their Modular Deck System games that is target to launch late May 2019 on Kickstarter.
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2019-04-281h 06
Curse Of The MarketerEpisode 16: Being a Fan & Meeting The Voice of the Yankees ⚾️🎤The Yankees were everything when I was a kid, even though they weren’t winning much. This is a story about the power of sports and a chance meeting with a broadcast legend.
2018-10-1706 minCurse Of The MarketerEpisode 15: Going on Record 🎤🎬I’ve had a chance to record a few of my older relatives telling stories and I’m realizing how much it means to have captured this. Hug your friends and family and ask them to tell you a story. Be present, but hit record on your phone too! 😀
2018-10-1609 minBoard Chitless - Board Gaming Podcast53 - Sadler's Revenge - Adam And Brady Sadler's 2nd Interview#BoardChitless Podcast 53 - Sadler's Revenge! - Adam and Brady Sadler 's 2nd Interview
Game design duo Adam and Brady Sadler return to the show to discuss their latest games including; Heroes of Terrinoth, Street Masters, Brook City and their upcoming Kickstarter project Aftershock.
Adam and Brady have long since been friends of the show and you can hear them in previous episodes;
Episode 9 - Sadler Brothers Interview
https://soundcloud.com/boardchitless/episode-9-sadler-brothers-interview
Episode 45 - GenCon Special
https://soundcloud.com/boardchitless/episode-45-gencon-special
What are your favourite games designed by the Sadler Brothers? Let us know by commenting or join...
2018-10-1400 minCurse Of The MarketerEp 14: Launch Diaries - The audiobookWhy record an audiobook? On this episode I share my motivation for doing the audiobook, some of the previous experiences I had dabbling in audio that inspired me and you'll hear an excerpt that features one of my favorite examples of a B2B collaboration. Special thanks to Kenny at Elephant Audiobooks for producing this part of the project. I highly recommend working with him if you decide to record an audiobook or know someone who is. You can find links to my full audiobook here: CollaborationIsKing.com
2018-09-1817 min
The Ballgames To Boardrooms PodcastEpisode 6 - Collaboration is King, a Collaborative Conversation with Brady SadlerIf you’re a fan of brands, marketing, leadership, pop culture, sports, music, and especially collaboration whether it’s in your life or in your work, this is the episode for you. This is a conversation with my good buddy, Brady Sadler, who has worked as a consultant, brand collaborator, and strategist as an entrepreneur for over fifteen years.
Brady recently released his book called, Collaboration is King, and it’s jam packed with great principles for marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship, and it’s presented in a very artistic way.
Brady is great because he’s as creative as he is strateg...
2018-08-301h 14Curse Of The MarketerEp: 13 Launch Diaries - Measure with IntentionIn this episode we talk about the Collaboration is King show and book launch party and the importance of tracking 'your' metrics. https://collaborationisking.com
2018-08-2808 minCurse Of The MarketerEpisode 12: Launch DiariesIt's release day for Collaboration is King and it was almost perfect.... 📖👑
2018-08-1408 min
Embrace Into A Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Collaboration Is King by Brady SadlerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/97888to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Collaboration Is King
Author: Brady Sadler
Narrator: Brady Sadler
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 08-13-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Advertising
Publisher's Summary:
In Collaboration Is King, we’ll dive into the collaboration space, explore the modern brand, and look at what’s required to deploy marketing that moves people. In doing so, we’ll explore how to make the most of this approach and how to create a culture of collaboration in your work space.
2018-08-139h 16Curse Of The MarketerEpisode 11: Book Launch DiariesLaunching my book, Collaboration is King, tomorrow and I've got all the feels 😁🙄🙃
2018-08-1308 minCurse Of The MarketerEp. 10: Art Has No Right AnswerI've found it really helps to keep one book close, and to refer back to it often, when working through a creative endeavour. Currently mine is The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin.
2018-05-0704 minCurse Of The MarketerEp. 9: The Magic of Cereal MilkMy thoughts on Chef Christina Tosi and the power of a seemingly unconnected ingredient.
2018-04-1607 minCurse Of The MarketerEp. 8: Print Ads Are Dying, But...As traditional advertising slows, brand partnerships that enhance brand experiences will speed up.
2018-04-1004 minCurse Of The MarketerEp. 7 How Do You Find FlowI'm totally in a zone when I'm in the dance class at my gym. I forget everything else I have going on and it's a great feeling. Where does that kind of flow state show up in your life?
2018-04-0705 minCurse Of The MarketerEp. 6 Exploring LimitsWhat does Chef Grant Achatz and Seth Godin have in common? Another bit of inspiration from Chef's Table.
2018-04-0506 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of the Marketer: Ep. 5Let's talk about the new Star Wars film and the power of brand collaboration, in particular the latest promotion between Denny's x Topps x No Kid Hungry x Star Wars.
2018-04-0405 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of the Marketer: Ep 04What would this look like if it were easy? A few takeaways from my recent experience with the Titus Kinimaka Hawaiian School of Surfing in Hanalei, Kauai.
2018-04-0207 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of the Marketer: Ep. 3Seeking and finding your owm unqiue style with artist and musical Kyle Mosher. @thekylemosher
2018-03-2719 min2018-03-2605 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of the Marketer: Ep 1.5Are you on board with Alexa, other voice assistants and connected or "smart" devices in your home? Next year 56 million of these units are projected to be sold.
2018-01-0804 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer: Ep 1.4Small steps, big impact and the amazing doc Jim & Andy. In the words of Jim Carey, "when you compromise and fail it hurts even more than failing at what you love."
2017-12-2004 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer Ep. 1.3Q&A with SVP, Development at George Washington's Mount Vernon Joe Bondi.
2017-11-2214 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer Ep. 1.2Notorious B.I.G, Bezos, first principles and beginners mind.
2017-11-1703 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer Ep: 1.1Today I chat with my friend Dan Radin, host of the Drum Showroom podcast and a veteran product development and marketing exec. Dan recently left his gig at Harman (Samsung) to launch his own startup.
2017-10-3115 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of the Marketer Ep: 1.0The value of pulling references from unexpected places.
2017-10-3104 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer Ep: 0.9What is resistance? Why is it difficult to share your work with friends, family and strangers? Thanks to a nudge from my last guests I finally shared this podcast on social media.
2017-10-2704 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer Ep: 0.8Taylor Scott is a veteran hospitality executive (Disney, Wynn, etc.) and the author of Ballgames to Boardrooms. We're testing a format that focuses on three areas: values, beliefs and strategies.
2017-10-2617 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer Ep: 0.7What it the podcast focused on asking every guest (marketers/creators) to address these same 3 themes: What are the beliefs, values & strategies you've relied on to be successful and feel fulfilled?
2017-10-2505 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer Ep: 0.6Do you think we don't need your art, or are you too afraid to produce it?
2017-10-2403 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer: Ep: 0.5What will be in the 'creators cannon' - the most important ideas, theories and concepts all artists and marketers need to know or adopt?
2017-10-2304 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer Ep: 0.4One hit wonders and the power of why for personal development.
2017-10-2102 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer: Ep. 0.3Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Austin Kleon's book Steal Like An Artist offers a helpful lens to get past this feeling. Also check out the film Everything is a Remix by Kirby Ferguson.
2017-10-2002 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse of The Marketer Ep. 0.2We want creative freedom but why do we also need restrains?
2017-10-1902 minCurse Of The MarketerCurse Of The Marketer: Ep. 0.1Cursed marketers are inherently curious and strategic. But most also want to get their hands dirty creating. At the same time, their high standards can lead to paralysis. I find prototyping can help.
2017-10-1802 min2017-10-1805 minBoard Chitless - Board Gaming PodcastEpisode 9 - Sadler Brothers Interview#BoardChitless Episode 9 - Sadler Brothers Interview
Tristan and Leki are joined by Adam and Brady Sadler who discuss their experiences working at Fantasy Flight Games, their favourite designers and their latest Kickstarter project Street Masters.
See more about Street Masters on the Kickstarter page;
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blacklistgames/street-masters-rise-of-the-kingdom
Want to share some of your own Kickstarter campaign stories? Join the conversation on the #BoardChitless Facebook group;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/428015890882352/
2017-06-2100 min
Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming PodcastRDTN Episode 98: Cry Havoc, The Walking Dead – No Sanctuary, Sadler Brothers and IgnacyTony McReeIn this episode, we have two interviews with game designers. Our first is with the brother design team, Adam and Brady Sadler. They were on our show in Episode 79 discussing […]
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2016-07-261h 22
Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming PodcastRDTN Episode 79 – Master of Puppets: Warhammer Quest-The Adventure Card Game with Brady and Adam SadlerTony McReeThe Green Room at RDTN studios has been worn out with all the guests we have had recently. Adam and Brady Sadler drop by to discuss the new Fantasy Flight game […]
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2015-11-031h 14