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isletunesisletunes #038: April 28, 2024How yuhs doin'! This week, it's literally all things new with Elijah MacDougall, Spencer Soloduka tells us why he can't fall in love anymore, and, just in time for the ECMAs, it's a selection of songs from the Island's contingent of nominees. It's all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos! https://www.patreon.com/isletunesJoin the isletunes community! https://www.facebook.com/isletunes and https://www.instagram.com/isletunes.
2024-04-281h 05
Crypto Gaming InstituteCGI 032: Dogira with Skyler Ramsey & Elijah MacDougall | @DogiraOfficial + @CryptoCopywriteGaming doesn’t need to catch up to The Blockchain; The Blockchain needs to catch up to gaming.
Dogira has been developed as a “Gold Standard” Gaming Token; allowing holders exposure to a fledgling Gaming Studio & DeFi Platform, without the risk of trading against an inflationary supply, or needing to examine complex in-game economies.
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This official Crypto Gaming Institute podcast was created to showcase the leaders of the crypto gaming world, including game makers, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, experts, influencers, and more. Hosted by Ben Gothar...
2022-01-0748 min
Victory or Death!3.7: Journalism, Going Corporate, and Content Marketing - Professional Writing WorkshopLyle and Elijah interview Abby Nitta about her path as a professional, from journalism to corporate work. We also discuss working styles, how to write for different industries, and why it’s important to consider whether you’re cut out for the freelance writing hustle, or if you’re looking for a more stable career. Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-03-2246 min
Victory or Death!3.6: Academia, Journals + Magazines, and Freelancing - Professional Writing WorkshopMaking the shift from Academia to the business field can be daunting. This time we’re diving into Lyle’s story, from realizing his success in the academy would be short lived, to finding his way writing for magazines, journals, and a business that creates custom learning and leadership modules for their clients. Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-03-0840 min
Victory or Death!3.5: Starting Your Writing Career - Professional Writing WorkshopWrapping your mind around the vast and sometimes head-bogglingly niche world of professional writing demands something a bit more than a “How To Break In,” guide. To kick off this workshop, new co-hosts Lyle Enright and Abby Nitta bring their experiences from academia, freelancing, content strategy, and journalism to the table so we can shed light on the different fields, mindsets, and information you need to get your feet wet. Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-03-0135 min
Victory or Death!3.4: Paid Ads for Beginners and Professionals - Social Media WorkshopThose new to social media’s inner workings may think that Facebook’s “Boost Post” button means they can set it, forget it, and watch all the new likes come in. But, the ghastly nature of these social media platforms is to take from you and give to them, and that means for every paid ad, you’re Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-02-2326 min
Victory or Death!3.3: Making Accessible Instagram Content - Social Media WorkshopIn this episode, the VOD! crew sit down to better understand how to make good content for Instagram, while also reaching as many kinds of people as possible. Often in the world of building a community, certain people are naturally pushed out. But what can we do to resolve moments of unintentional disqualifying? Learn how to make your content more accessible, with Marco from STEAP’D. Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-02-1529 min
Victory or Death!3.2: Mastering Twitter - Social Media WorkshopWe’re unearthing Josh’s treasure trove of insight about the Twitter platform, from how to maximize engagement of the content you share and interact with, to what it takes to grow an audience. With this second part of the workshop under your belt, you’ll have what you need to start putting together a content plan, so take some time to listen with us and learn how to level up your Twitter game! Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-02-0829 min
Victory or Death!3.1: Social 101 - Social Media WorkshopWe’re bringing you our four part social media workshop. Starting with “Social 101,” we’re introducing listeners to the world of social media, and the basics of participating in — and building — a community. This episode sets the stage for what’s to come, including an in-depth look at Twitter, it’s analytics, and how the algorithm works, growing a niche on Instagram, and how to effectively use paid media (and when you absolutely shouldn’t). Subscribe at victoryordeath.substack.com
2021-02-0236 min
Victory or Death!2.17 Season Finale - WE'RE ALIVE: A 2020 RetrospectiveWe're (sort of) back from hiatus! Twenty twenty was far more than any of us bargained for. Cameron, Keon, Josh, and Elijah take a look back at the year and share what's been going on since Victory or Death! took a break for the show's Season 2 FINALE. If you've missed the show, Season 3 is in the works. Why don't you kick back and relax while your loveable cohosts catch you up on 2020, and what's to come?Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeCheck...
2021-01-0448 min
Victory or Death!2.16: Sustainable Creativity- Automating the Creative ProcessWant to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!To become better at creating the things you love, you have to find ways to work faster, so that you can work better. It's often a taboo idea, but integrating some form of automation into your creation process can save a lot of time and a lot of energy, so that you can put more energy into the creative part. For most people, this will take place via using templates. This week we're t...
2020-05-3128 min
Victory or Death!2.15: Sustainable Creativity- Redefining "Content"Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!Whether you realize it or not, you create content every day. Does that mean you have to be a "content creator?" No, absolutely not. But the time you spend at work, on hobbies, or doing the things you love IS astronomically more valuable than you think it is. Let's take a few minutes to redefine "content creation" and what it means to be an expert. Join the conversation on this episode of VOD!
2020-05-2424 min
Victory or Death!2.14: Deepening Your Networking RelationshipsWant to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!In part two of our discussion on professional networking, we dive into what it takes to deepen those relationships. How to get from "just checking in," to being the person that your connections love hearing from and will think of first when opportunity arises. Hint: it has a little something to do with turning those networking relationships into bon-a-fide friendships. Find out how in this episode of VOD!Pick up Josh's c...
2020-05-1125 min
Victory or Death!2.13: The Value of FriendshipWant to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!It's May, which means you're in for another four episodes of VOD! If you're a creator or even just looking for a job, you know that default buzzword "networking." But what does it mean? Networking takes a lot of different forms, but we find the best form is to become genuine friends with the different people you meet along the way. Today, we present to you "The Value of Friendship."Pick u...
2020-05-0422 min
Victory or Death!2.12: Debunking: "Do What You Love, and Never Work."Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!It's finally the end of April... and we're headed straight into another month of state-wide closures across the country. Which seems like a perfectly bad time for us to take on the notion of "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." Even your hobbies are going to feel like work, AND THAT'S OKAY! This week we're going to help you take the pressure off you if you've b...
2020-04-2623 min
Victory or Death!2.11: Marketing 101- The Big Bad "M" WordWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!Last week we talked about branding and niches... so naturally we're hitting marketing this week. We promise, it's not so scary! It can even be kind of fun. This week we'll fill you in on the five categories you need to pay attention to with marketing, as well as...
2020-04-2124 min
Victory or Death!2.10: Finding, Managing, and Engaging Your Niche CommunityWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week, Marco from STEAP'D is back to tackle community management and niches. His niche of "gong fu cha" tea, almost sounds too specific, but this is exactly what's brought him into an amazing and supportive community. With 2K followers on Instagram and counting, he's here to teach us...
2020-04-1223 min
Victory or Death!2.9: The Work From Home Survival KitWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!Things aren't great right now. The economy feels like it's going down the tubes, and a lot of people are worried about what's coming next. For those of us who are content creators, or working from home, we have to adjust to all this extra time at home. This...
2020-04-0523 min
Victory or Death!2.8: The Ups and Downs of Social Media MarketingWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week we discuss the pitfalls of social media marketing. Are you struggling to innovate with the tools you have? Well, it might be time to forge some new tools. Understand the power of Reddit, and when to stop taking in Gary Vee's content! Here are a f...
2020-03-2223 min
Victory or Death!2.7: Wrangling Chatterboxes and Controlling Tangents (How to Interview Miniseries)Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!The conclusion of the "How to Interview," miniseries arrives with the most important part of being an interviewer: guiding your interviewee. Some people can talk forever, and severely lack focus. What can you do to guide them without shutting them down? How can you curb tangents and make them...
2020-03-1620 min
Victory or Death!2.6: Drawing Out the Whole Story (How to Interview Miniseries)Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!Part two of the "How to Interview," miniseries arrives with a discussion about how to get the whole story from your guest. How do you ask challenging questions? How do you determine if there's more to an answer? Learn to play detective and create a more interesting interview!Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check o...
2020-03-0923 min
Victory or Death!2.5: Interview Structure and Conversation Transitions (How to Interview Miniseries)Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!By popular request, we've started a miniseries on interviewing. How in the world do you structure an interview and prepare for an unpredictable conversation? How do you craft organic transitions? Find out in part one of our "How to Interview," mini-series!Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other podcast, N...
2020-03-0223 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Eric W. Brown Part TwoNTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite artist or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice.In this episode, I sit down with Eric W. Brown, the composer of Sabotage Studio's The Messenger. He paints a vivid picture of making authentic chiptune music for the game, his musical history, and transitioning from band to studio life. This is part two, so if you missed part 1, make sure you give that a l...
2020-02-2821 min
Victory or Death!2.4: Intro to InterviewingWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week we're tackling the ever murky waters of interviewing. How do you craft an organic conversation with an interviewee? Should you go in cold, or prepare? How do you get the genuine, exclusive scoop without getting canned answers? Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check ou...
2020-02-2422 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Eric W. Brown Part OneNTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite artist or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice.In this episode, I sit down with Eric W. Brown, the composer of Sabotage Studio's The Messenger. He paints a vivid picture of making authentic chiptune music for the game, his musical history, and transitioning from band to studio life. This is part one of two, so be sure to check back next week for m...
2020-02-2121 min
Victory or Death!2.3: Receiving Criticism, and Giving Better CritiquesWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week we're tackling the tricky topic of criticism. How should you know when to listen to it? When should you make changes based on it? How in the world can you give constructive criticism, the professional way?Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other podcast, NTRVW. A show w...
2020-02-1822 min
Victory or Death!2.2: What is a Leader?Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week we're tackling what it means to be a leader. What sets a boss apart from a leader? How can you collaborate better with your team? Find out how being a better leader can lead to better content. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other podcast, NTRVW. A sh...
2020-02-1021 min
Victory or Death!2.1: Creative DisciplineWere you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? Good. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!We're back from our hiatus with Season 2! Episodes are now approximately 20 minutes and easier to digest. Cameron and Khalid join as co-hosts for this season to help bring a variety of viewpoints to the discussion! This week we're tackling creative discipline. From iterative thinking, to staying committed to your projects. Not every content creator is going to catch lightning in a bottle...
2020-02-0321 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Genese DavisNTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite content creator or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice.In this episode, writer Genese Davis shares her experience working on the video game Omensight by Spearhead Games. She digs deep into the collaboration process with Spearhead's design team, and shares some exclusive insight on how she helped develop the characters of the game. If you would like to hear more from Ge...
2019-11-1844 min
Victory or Death!The Benefits of CollaborationWelcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Dan and Elijah reflect on the collaboration process, as they now work on a podcast, as well as a YouTube channel together. Collaboration can be a powerful tool to help bolster motivation, and a great way to share a workload. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other podcast, NTRVW, hosted by Elijah Ma...
2019-11-0940 min
Victory or Death!Confronting Insecurity and Shifting ObjectivesWelcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Dan is back from his month long hiatus. With life becoming so busy, they talk about insecurities, balancing life and creative pursuits, and when to shift objectives. In a bit of a twist, they land on a new content direction for The Mildly Morose Man YouTube channel during its content drought. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check ou...
2019-10-1440 min
Victory or Death!Diving Into Creative Pursuits w/ OkayKhalidWelcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Elijah sits down with the host of the "The Social Club," and "The Sound Lab," OkayKhalid! They discuss the design philosophy of OkayKhalid's podcasts, and the importance of jumping into your creative interests. If you want to check out OkayKhalid's content click these links: The Social Club InstagramOkayKhalid InstagramHere are a few ways to support the podcast: ...
2019-10-0738 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Xina UhlNTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite content creator or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice.In this episode, author Xina Uhl dishes on her journey as a fiction writer. She talks about her genre inspirations, freelance writing, and how writing fan fiction revived her passion for creative writing.If you would like to hear more from Xina Uhl, check her out on most platforms @xuwriter. If you...
2019-09-2859 min
Victory or Death!How to Start Creating Content with Cameron BoozarjomehriWelcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Elijah sits down with the host of the "Sweating the Small Stuff Show," Cameron Boozarjomehri! They discuss how someone should start their journey as a content creator and the struggle of knowing how to change and adapt as you grow. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other podcast, NTRVW, hosted by Elijah Ma...
2019-09-1643 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Nick SkyNTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite content creator or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice.In this episode, Nick Sky shares a little about his life and journey as an indie-punk artist. Nick Sky recently released his second album "Happy/Sad." He shares his inspirations for the album, discusses indie musician life, and calls out Tool for their "cash grab" new album. If you would like to h...
2019-09-0953 min
Victory or Death!Episode 4: Developing Your WorkflowWelcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Dan and Elijah talk about why managing your creation process (workflow) is important for maximizing the quality of your content. They share the differences in their creative disciplines, and also detail some tips to help ease the frustration of not being able to create full-time. Here are a few ways to support the podcast: Check out Victory or Death Media's other po...
2019-08-2622 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Brandon Gordon Part 2NTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite content creator or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice. In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares a little about his life, and how he survived his own narcissist apocalypse. Brandon turned his childhood traumas into a podcast called "How to Survive the Narcissist Apocalypse," and is writing a book by the same name. He talks about what's coming next for him with s...
2019-08-2335 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW w/ Brandon Gordon Pt. 1NTRVW is for those who like to sit down and listen in on a chat with the people who make their favorite content. Whether you're here to support your favorite content creator or learn something new, kick back with your beverage of choice. In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares a little about his life, and how he survived his own narcissist apocalypse. Brandon turned his childhood traumas into a podcast called "Surviving the Narcissist Apocalypse," and is writing a book by the same name. If you would like to hear more fro...
2019-08-1942 min
Victory or Death!Episode 3: Balancing the Three "P's" of Content Creation***UPDATE: Listener! Glad you're here. Season 1 was a bit of an experiment! I highly recommend you give Season 2 a listen! It has shorter and more focused episodes. With that said, I highly recommend any episode of NTRVW that strikes your fancy. Thanks for listening :]Welcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.This week Dan and Elijah talk about the three p's of content creation: passion, performance, and perseverance. Learning how to better...
2019-08-1247 min
Victory or Death!NTRVW with Marco NamowiczNTRVW is a podcast where content creators of all sorts sit down with Elijah MacDougall and recount their journey as a creative. In this episode, Marco Namowicz shares a little about his life, and his passion for tea. As a content creator he runs an Instagram tea blog called STEAP'D. The blog features candid photography of his daily adventures in the world of tea. If you would like to see more of Marco and his blog, follow him on Instagram. If you would like to support Victory or De...
2019-08-0555 min
Victory or Death!Episode 2: Let's Talk about Branding!***UPDATE: Listener! Glad you're here. Season 1 was a bit of an experiment! I highly recommend you give Season 2 a listen! It has shorter and more focused episodes. With that said, I highly recommend any episode of NTRVW that strikes your fancy. Thanks for listening :]Welcome to Victory or Death! Our mission is to give budding content creators insight that will help them develop their craft, by sharing our stories and experiences with content creation.In this episode, Dan Doran and Elijah MacDougall talk about the trifecta of branding, content, and visual identity. They also delve...
2019-07-3039 min
Victory or Death!Pilot (Note: we highly recommend Season 2!)***UPDATE: Listener! Glad you're here. Season 1 was a bit of an experiment! I highly recommend you give Season 2 a listen! It has shorter and more focused episodes. With that said, I highly recommend any episode of NTRVW that strikes your fancy. Thanks for listening :]Welcome to Victory or Death! We're three guys with a passion for content creation. Each week we aim to give budding content creators insight that will help them bloom! In this episode, Dan Doran and Garik Wheeler join forces to discuss their creative process, a little about their YouTube growth, and what's next...
2019-07-1555 min