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Geek Meets SocialEpisode 16: Blogs, Writers, and MagicIn this episode, Tyra chats with Elara Dunn, author of The Magic Locker book series. Geek Meets Social is hosted by Tyra Burton and is a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
2024-07-2239 min
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 15: Mike of All Trades and Paying it ForwardGeek Meets Social is hosted by Tyra Burton and is a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
In this episode, Tyra chats with Mike Faber , the creator of the ESO Network. He also hosts Earth Station One and Earth Station Who and produces the Tales from Hollywoodland Podcast.
2024-07-151h 05
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 14: Fiery and Sassy Talk ConsGeek Meets Social is hosted by Tyra Burton and is a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
Cisca Small, Director of Fantasy Literature at Dragon Con and Programing Director for ConTober,/Deep South Con 62, drops in to talk about cons, her love of reading, and what LitRPG book I should try out.
2024-06-211h 02
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 13: Nerdy MeanderingGeek Meets Social is hosted by Tyra Burton and is a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving, social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
Anthony, co-host of Watchers in the 4th Dimension, joins Tyra in episode 13. We discuss a variety of nerdy topics, including Doctor Who, Dragon Con, studying history, and his connection to Tyra's husband.
2024-06-181h 02
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 12: For the Love of Gaming with Andrew GreenbergGeek Meets Social is hosted by Tyra Burton and is a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving, social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
Game developer Andrew Greenberg joins Tyra in episode 12. Andrew is the producer of The Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced game, soon to be released on Steam, and the executive director of the Georgia Game Developers Association. Join us as we talk about how games and gaming have changed and the importance of players to the lo...2024-06-0742 min
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 11: Let's RelaunchTyra Burton hosts Geek Meets Social a roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl, gadget-loving, social media geek. Get ready as we journey through the digital life, chat with friends, and learn new things.
In Episode 11, it’s finally time. In a world and a time where I have been overwhelmed, and grief has filled many of our days, it is time to move forward - full-throttle. In this episode we explore what's next and where I have been.
2024-06-0421 min
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 10: Every Dragon Con is Different, My other Podcast, Star Wars and Losing my ShadowTyra's back, and it has been an amazing and heart-wrenching ride. Find out why in this week's episode as Tyra talks about her experiences at Dragon Con, The Geeky Side - her other podcast, her obsession with Star Wars, and losing her Shadow. This episode is dedicated to the puppy with the sock, Shadow Monster.
2022-09-2323 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 9: Creativity Draught, Wildflower Cards, and TikTok TipsIt’s been a hot minute since an episode was released, but I’m finally back behind the mic, ready to share with you my digital geeky life. This week we talk about the pandemic killing my creativity, dealing with anxiety, kickstarting my writing again with the Wildflower Cards, and a few tips on how to post on TikTok.
2022-08-1122 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 8: Thanksgiving survival, Shopping, Geeky Gifts, Giving a Goat, and Baby YodaA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life with host Tyra Burton.
Did everyone survive the holidays? I talk about holiday survival, gift-giving, where to find geeky gifts, the scents of Disney and of course Baby Yoda.
2019-12-0430 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 7: Mom, Friends, Impostor Syndrome & Maya AngelouA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life with your host Tyra Burton.
This week I talked about family and friends, deep friendship, impostor syndrome, IGTV addition, a podcast suggestion, and why libraries are cool.
2019-11-1722 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 6: Heroes, Influencers, and WakeletA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life.
This week we talk about Mercury Retrograde, subscription boxes, Influencer ad disclosure, Wakelet, Alexandra Stoddard, and Heroes in Disney and everyday life.
2019-11-0622 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 5: Writing, NaNoWriMo, Agatha Christie, and Prodigal SonA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life with your host Tyra Burton. This week is all about the Prodigal Son, NaNoWriMo, fantasy writing, and a podcast about Agatha Christie.
2019-11-0122 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 4: Cardinals, Metallica, & Planner WoesA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life.
This week we talk about the St. Louis Cardinals, Metallica’s S&M2 theatrical release, a Disney update, and my planner woes. Guest and unexpected co-host Clover, my cat. Enjoy her caterwauling and purring as a show bonus!
2019-10-1824 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 3: Post Conference RecoveryA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life. In episode three, we are talking about my post-conference recovery including a fun romantic read, a history podcast, two app suggestions and the stories behind Clover and Shadow's adoptions.
2019-10-1021 minGeek Meets SocialEpisode 2 - Learning to say Yes and NoA weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the digital life with your host Tyra Burton. In this episode we talk about some Asheville favorites, Star Wars, Downtown Abbey, and living with a deadly food allergy.
2019-10-0223 min
Geek Meets SocialEpisode 1: PlanningJoin Tyra for a weekly roundup of favorites in the world of a gamer girl social media geek. Get ready to discover books, podcasts, apps, social media tips, good news and more as we journey through the geeky life. This week is all about planning - and how I get off target.
2019-09-2120 min