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Dynamic Resolution: A Video Game ShowPax East 2024: Stack Up Veterans Charity Founder InterviewShane got a chance to have a great talk with Stephen Machuga, founder of the charity Stack Up. Stack Up offers resources and support for Veterans, with a focus on gaming and online communities. They help Veterans by providing gaming gear, mental health support, online communities, and help for out homeless vets. https://www.stackup.org/Check out the entire video playlist here!Check Us Out On Instagram!Logo by @byllogan @mmry.crd and ToovinTheme Song by Toovin 2024-04-1521 min
The InnovatorsStack Up: Connecting Veterans Through the Power of Gaming | Stephen MachugaCombating Veteran Suicide Through Gaming: The Story of Stack UpThe Innovators Radio Show and Podcast featuring an in-depth interview with Steve Machuga, the founder and executive director of Stack Up, an organization dedicated to combating veteran suicide through gaming. Steve shares his journey from serving in Iraq, where video games helped him cope, to founding Stack Up in 2015. Stack Up supports veterans and fosters community through gaming initiatives such as the Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults, and the Stack Up Overwatch Program (STOP). The organization also collaborates with the VA to address veteran suicide, highlighting the...2024-03-1828 min
Every Day’s a Saturday - USMC VeteranWacky Wednesday- Recorded LIVE 10/4 Special Guest Stack Up-Stephen MachugaCome join Derek and Bryan Roof as the meet with the non-profit Stack Up and see what they're doing in the Veteran Community
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Tango Alpha Lima PodcastTango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick GistIN THE NEWS
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.
RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years...2023-07-1853 min
PiZetta Media: Podcast with a CauseStack UpStephen Machuga is the Founder & Executive Director of Stack Up.2023-05-2621 min
Rusty RupeesEp139Stacking Up with Stephen MachugaThis episode we are joined by founder and executive director of Stack Up Stephen Machuga(@ShanghaiSix) to talk about the organization that is Stack Up and what video games can mean for Veterans and those active in the military.2023-04-241h 32
Veterans /w BenefitsEp:89 Gamers Delight /w Stephen MachugaSeason 8 Finale!!! My guest this week is the Founder/Executive Director of Stack Up. Their Org Supports Vets&Civilians with the Power of Video Games. They’re doing the lords work, One Level at a time. stackup.org2022-09-221h 03
BGE's Tabletop Talk: Why We GameStack Up and Supporting Veterans with Gaming and Geek CultureJoin Dustin for another episode of the BGE's Tabletop Talk VideoCast! Dustin is joined by Steve from Stack Up! They discuss Stack Up's mission, mental health, gaming, what gaming means to Steve and how it played a role in his life when he came back from deployment. Tune in for some great content and stories surrounding the positive impacts gaming can have. Content warning: Mental Health, Suicide, PTSD. 00:00 - 0:54 - Episode Introduction 0:54 - 4:57 - Let's hear from some D&D players from BGE's Tabletop! 2:23 - 9:40 - Welcome Stephen Machuga from @StackUpDotOrg 9:40 - 9:12...2022-09-0135 min
Diapers & Deployments The SkillMil PodcastVeterans Are Their Mission. Gaming Is Their PassionOn todays show Michael and Serena talk to guest Army Veteran Stephen Machuga, Founder and Executive Director at Stack Up. Stack Up brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming using our primary programs: The Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults, and the Stack Up Overwatch Program [StOP].
"Active duty military personnel face extraordinary pressure in the line of duty. However, after their service is over, we understand another challenge begins for many. It is okay to want to be healthy and seek help, whether facing troubling times, feeling a lack of purpose, or having...2022-03-1831 minTango Alpha Lima PodcastTango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen MachugaStephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.
Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect.Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.Links:Watch video of this episode on YouTubeSend us your feedback!Join The American Legion Military Charity | Stack Up | United StatesAir Assaults | Stack UpTh...2021-11-3037 min
Bulletproof Veteran PodcastEpisode 47: Stephen Machuga, Founder and CEO of Stack UpThis week we welcome Stephen Machuga, the founder and CEO of Stack Up. Stack Up helps US and Allied military service members get through combat deployments and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries with the power of video gaming. Stack Up utilizes the strength of community to help veterans at home and abroad. Seventy percent of video games are played with others, either in the same room or over the internet. This interaction enhances communication, and leads to greater closeness and intimacy within the group. Steve discusses Stack Up's four main programs; The Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults, and t...2021-07-021h 03
SciFi4Me: Live From the BunkerLive From The Bunker 265: Stephen Machuga - Video Games vs PTSDCaptain Stephen Machuga (US Army, retired) comes by to talk about his non-profit organization, Stack Up, which provides video games and other services to help veterans who are fighting depression, PTSD, and other challenges both as they're deployed and stateside.
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Red, Blue, and Brady107: The Truth about Video Games and GunsSend us a textWe're sure you've heard this false claim before--that video games are linked to gun violence. But how did video games become scapegoats for gun violence? To help hosts Kelly and JJ navigate these confusing waters, they're joined by Stephen Machuga (Founder and CEO of the nonprofit StackUp.Org, which supports the mental health of military and veteran communities through the power of gaming), and TJ Arch, the Creative Director at Juniper Park/TBWA, who helped create the computer game “League of Legislators.” Play league of legislators here!Mentioned in thi...2020-12-2138 min
Hero HutHero Hut 007 - Shanghai SixArmy Ranger Stephen Machuga was winding down his military career when 9-11 happened and he was stop lossed. We follow his story from ROTC through deployments in Kosovo and Iraq and eventually starting the nonprofit Stack Up which uses video games to build community and tackle mental health issues in the veteran community. We also gain some insight on the early years of the Iraq invasion and and how ludicrous and hazardous it was to drive in Baghdad even when people aren’t out to get you.2020-11-111h 00
Significance Breeds SuccessDaniel Puder | STEPHEN MACHUGA | Stack up | #podsessions #93Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga is a 1998 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Russian linguistics on an ROTC scholarship. Captain Machuga is a former Army Infantry/Military Intelligence officer and Airborne Ranger, having spent the majority of his service at Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2003, he deployed to Iraq with 2nd Infantry Division and whittled through the seemingly endless 13-month deployment with the help of video games.Captain Machuga left the service in 2006, where he spent 10 years in Washington DC as a government counter-terrorism analyst across a variety of agencies, doing charity work on the...2020-06-1653 min
Going Nuclear | Exploring the Explosive Lives of Content CreatorsEP10 - Post Memorial Day Stack Up Episode With CEO Stephen MachugaStack Up is a military charity supporting active and veteran service members from the US and allied nations by promoting positive mental health and combating veteran suicide through gaming and geek culture. In this episode we talk to Stack Up CEO Stephen Machuga aka ShanghaiSix about why and how he started the non-profit, as well as his time served in the military. ShanghaiSix on TWITTER: (https://twitter.com/ShanghaiSix) STACK UP WEBSITE: https://stackup.org/ TWITTER: (https://twitter.com/stackupdotorg) FACEBOOK: (https://www.facebook.com/StackUpdotorg) TWITCH: (https://www.twitch.tv/stackupdotorg) INSTAGRAM: (https://www.instagram.com...2020-05-2647 min
Petra c'hoari ganit ?Petra c'hoari ganit : Games Awards 2019Petra c'hoari ganit miz Kerzu 2019, un niverenn ispisial diwar-benn lid ar Games Awards.
Ur podskignad e brezhoneg diwar-benn c'hoarioù video.
00 : 46 - Raklid
01:54 Priz - Community support
02:21 World Premiere
02 : 51 Marvel's Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch)
02:59 Facebook gaming
03:27 Salaam
03:52 Priz - Sonerezh
04:08 WP - Man eater
04 : 22 Priz - Best esport coach
04 : 33 Priz - Best esport event
04:45 Priz - Best esport host
05:05 Priz - Best esport team
05:17 WP - Humankind
05:45 God man super heroe
05 : 54 No More Heroes 3
06 : 01 FF7 remake
06:08 Priz - Best Fighting game
06 : 39 Al l...2020-04-1847 min
ПроигрыВыпуск 34 - всё про PAX East 2020, новые игры, интервью с разработчиками, коронавирус, инди, и всё всё всё
Правило 34, два мужика, один микрофон;
Как долго входить и не бояться при этом коронавируса;
Чем Вадим обмажется и что будет трогать, нажимать и драматизировать;
Как сложилась судьба Close to the Sun с прошлогоднего Пакса;
Вадим потерялся и стоит в очереди смотреть Fuser от Harmonix;
Нарратив в играх, Evil Within 2, Death Stranding и Disco Elysium;
Интервью с Stan Loiseaux @stanloiseaux из Pajama LLama Games про Flotsam;
Partisans 1941 @partisansgame, интервью с Антоном Мартышенко из студии Alter Games;
И снова обзоры игр: обсуждаем панель и расспрашиваем Mike Williams @AutomaticZen из USGamer: Как издания выбирают игры и журналистов для ревью, подстраивают ли ревью под вкусы аудитории, стоит ли переписывать обзоры после исправления багов в играх;
Говорим с Настей Трухиной из Super.com про великолепную Raji: An Ancient Epic, а также про Broken Lines, Tilt Pack и Alchemist Adventure;
Кого ещё можно встретить на Паксе: Stephen Machuga @ShanghaiSix и помощь ветеранам https://stackup.org/;
Лирическое отступление: история про гардемаринов и при чем тут подкасты, YouTube и почему обманывать детей — фу-фу-фу;
Второй день конвенции, планы и историческая встреча в туалете. Police Stories. Ценообразование игр;
Почему Вадим не любит ПК, а Женю прогнали от телевизора подальше;
Почему нельзя попасть на стенд Nintendo, а также куда еще нельзя попасть: настолки, ритейл, косплей;
Интервью с Андреем Подопригора из tinyBuild, “Привет сосед” и другая годнота: Rawmen, Mayhem in Single Valley, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Black Skylands и Hellpoint;
Обсудили как делать игры для Денди в 2020 с Tim Hartman из Retrotainment Games: HAUNTED: Halloween ‘85, HAUNTED: Halloween ‘86 и Full Quiet;
HypeTrain Digital @HypeTrainDgt, Андрей Сажин: StoneShard @Stone_Shard. Black Book @playblackbook, There Is No Light, Tunche @playtunche. Police Stories @plcstrs, Peace Death и работа с azamatika;
Подводим итоги:
Женю бомбит от пиксель-арт баристы в VA-11 Hall-A/Coffee Talk и монохромного WORLD OF HORROR, но радуют Desperados 3 и Darksiders: Genesis;
Вадим поиграл в Ca2020-03-182h 16
But Why Tho?INTERVIEW: Stack Up, Growth, and Gaming with Stephen MachugaIt's been three years since our paths crossed with the military gaming charity Stack-Up. Back then the podcast was still in it's first year, on its first episode, and they were recording in the middle of a hallway on the last day of PAX South 2017. Now, at PAX South 2020, the leading military gaming charity has been featured at The Game Awards, been included as a veteran resource in the national database, and have created a partnership with the CDC to help lower the high number of suicides among the veteran community. We got the chance to speak...2020-01-2525 min
The Blue Grit PodcastThe Blue Grit Podcast Episode 23 Captain (Ret.) Stephen MachugaEpisode 23 is an interview with Captain (Ret.) Stephen Machuga, the founder and a CEO of Stack-Up.org — an organization that brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming. CPT Machuga discusses overcoming his personal and professional struggles through following his passion for gaming. He strategically capitalized on the benefits of video gaming, building a powerful charity and robust support network. He is currently working on developing evidence based practices for suicide prevention through gaming.2020-01-0800 min
The GamerpreneurStephen Machuga's Non-Profit Shows What It Means To Stack Up While Serving Veterans Through GamingLearn more about The Gamerpreneur at: www.thegamerpreneur.com
Stephen Machuga has started not one, but TWO different non-profits focused on helping veterans/active duty troops to heal through the power of video games (of which he currently runs one of them). That is in addition to the countless systems and games his non-profit, Stack Up, donates to troops every year. Thankfully, Stephen was gracious enough to give us some of his time so we could ask him about the process of starting, and then managing a non-profit business. Stephen is a true Gamerpreneur! Check it out!
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The Blue Grit PodcastEpisode 23 CPT (Ret.) Stephen MachugaEpisode 23 is an interview with Captain (Ret.) Stephen Machuga, the founder and a CEO of Stack-Up.org — an organization that brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming. CPT Machuga discusses overcoming his personal and professional struggles through following his passion for gaming. He strategically capitalized on the benefits of video gaming, building a powerful charity and robust support network. He is currently working on developing evidence based practices for suicide prevention through gaming.2019-11-1257 min
Bold American PodZBT #195: General Mattis Dropped An Op-EdRound 1: Were Airmen denied hot meals, indoor toilets & other luxuries as they prepare for the fog of war?! An article floating around says so, and the Army & Marine Corps are collectively vomiting & rolling their eyes at it. Round 2: General Mattis dropped an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. I havent read it yet but Id imagine it's about the benefits of the Thrift Savings Plan and the benefits of using a quality credit union like Ft Sill National Bank. Round 3: The Marine Corps is FUCKIN LIT. Find out how a color sergeant used the el...2019-08-301h 11
Coin BoysCoin Boys (GamesBeat Summit 2019) RecapToday on The Coin Boys, a cryptocurrency podcast, Andy, Daniel and Aaron recap the GamesBeat 2019 Summit. GamesBeat is to attract the hottest game developers and publishers, as well as industry CEOs, executives, marketers, and venture capitalists. This years theme was "Building Gaming Communities." Andy was able to catch some interviews from speakers and guest attending the summit.
Interviews:
Mike Minotti - Reviews Editor at GamesBeat venturebeat.com/category/games
Randy Saaf - CEO of Lucid Sight inc www.lucidsight.com/
Zhenghua Yang (Z) - Founder and CEO...2019-04-301h 17
Coin BoysCoin Boys (GamesBeat Summit 2019) RecapToday on The Coin Boys, a cryptocurrency podcast, Andy, Daniel and Aaron recap the GamesBeat 2019 Summit. GamesBeat is to attract the hottest game developers and publishers, as well as industry CEOs, executives, marketers, and venture capitalists. This years theme was "Building Gaming Communities." Andy was able to catch some interviews from speakers and guest attending the summit.
Interviews:
Mike Minotti - Reviews Editor at GamesBeat https://venturebeat.com/category/games
Randy Saaf - CEO of Lucid Sight inc https://www.lucidsight.com/
Zhenghua Yang (Z) - Founder and CEO of Serenity Forge http://serenityforge.com/
Keasha Howard - Founder at...2019-04-301h 17
Torqd004 - Laracon US 2017 Recap: Day 1Day 1 of Laracon US 2017 is a wrap and the after party is well underway. We grabbed a few developer friends for a quick recap of the day’s events.
Links and resources:
Laracon US 2017 in New York City: goo.gl/rMKE6A
Science Fair at Laracon: goo.gl/Xx7kSj
“Introducing Laravel Horizon” blog post from Taylor Ottwell: goo.gl/GK9Lda
Jesse O’Brien on Twitter: goo.gl/z4i42G and Github: goo.gl/orDGuJ
Ben Corlett on Twitter: goo.gl/PQQqf6 and Github: goo.gl/6Vma3G
Tom Schlick on Twitter: goo.gl/mTgzFo a...2017-07-2611 min
But Why Tho?Episode 19: Missions that Matter, Stack-Up.OrgThis week we start our monthly series highlighting the ways in which pop culture and those who love it, can use their passion to do real good in the world. In today's episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Stephen Machuga, the founder and CEO of the military gaming charity: Stack-Up.Org. We learn more about the important the work this charity is doing for vets and active duty servicemen and women through the power and as Steve says in the interview, "the common language," of video games. We learn how a game can help vets cope...2017-06-011h 05
Veteran Resource Podcast054 Stephen Machuga - Stack-UpCaptain Machuga is a 1998 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Russian linguistics on an ROTC scholarship. He is a former Army Infantry/Military Intelligence officer and Airborne Ranger, having spent the majority of his service at Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2003, he deployed to Iraq with 2nd Infantry Division and whittled through the seemingly endless 13-month deployment with the help of video games. Captain Machuga left the service in 2006, where he moved to Washington DC with his wife Margo to work as a government counterterrorism analyst. Once he started to see success...2016-05-2740 min
Just Talking PodcastEpisode 217 - Operation Supply DropI welcome Stephen "Shanghai Six" Machuga, founder of Operation Supply Drop to the podcast this week. We discuss Stephen's initial motivations for joining the Army and he shares some of his experiences as an Airborne Ranger. We also cover his time as Editor in Chief at Sarcastic Gamer and the events that led to the forming of Front Towards Gamer. And, most importantly, we talk about the origins of Operation Supply Drop, its future, and the notion that video games can be a force for good. Enjoy.
You can follow Stephen on Twitter at @ShanghaiSix and operationsupplydrop...2013-12-111h 01