The PureJoy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The PureJoy Podcast is a bi-weekly exploration into what brings people Joy. Each episode M interviews one guest about their Joy and talk about their associations with that subject. They talk, they laugh, they learn; all in an attempt to spread a little Joy.
c/w: loss/death
- Talking Points Include: Broadening the net of your love, The 1 in 10^2,685,000 chance that you exist, and Connection and the growth that comes with it.-
Susie Alvarez comes on to talk about the importance of being present and the emotional understandings that accompany it. Celebrate yourself today folks, you deserve it.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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- Talking Points Include: Becoming Present, Giving Meaning to the Things Around You, and Breaking Expectations-
Chicago artist and Musician Adam Lem comes on to talk about synchronicities and how he wields them to follow the right path in life towards positivity and happiness.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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- Talking Points Include: The Hoffman Paperback, Collecting the Right Things, and The Best Book Stores-
I invite Gabe Stringer back, for his third appearance on the podcast, to be a guest again and refine his joy further. This time he talks about his avid book collecting and why it is so important to him. There's joy to be found for anyone here, in passing down our stories to the next generation.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
To listen to the other podcast mentioned in this episode; Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G1tlm7ssAzb
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purejoy/support
- Talking Points Include: Finding the throughline of your passion, not letting failure dissuade you from progress, and learning through trying-
It's episode 25 and this time I'm the one sharing my joy with you! Guest Gabe Stringer returns to interview me about storytelling and the ways and methods I have tried to make it important throughout my life!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
To listen to the other podcast mentioned in this episode; Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G1tlm7ssAzb
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We're rounding the corner on our first year as a podcast, so let's look back on some of the joy we've experienced along the way.
(Episodes 1-10)
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
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C/W: Mentions of suicide
-Talking Points Include: Getting Door Checked, Hot Wet Air, and the Energy of the City at Night -
It's episode 24 and Chicago native, Ray Reyes, comes on to talk to us about biking; specifically about City Biking and the Joys (and dangers) it brings. We talk a bit about bike safety as well, which is something we all gotta keep a better watch out for!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
To listen to the other podcast mentioned in this episode; Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G1tlm7ssAzb
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-Talking Points Include: Getting the Ball Rolling Down the Hill, the Quest for One's Hands, Opium-Induced Writing -
On the 23rd episode of the PureJoy Podcast, we have on guest Lawrence Jennings; longtime friend and practicer of Chaos Magic. He comes on to talk to us about just that, Chaos Magic and how magical thinking has affected his life in the day to day. If you enjoy living in the present or are looking to grasp a little more of the "unknown" around you, Chaos Magic might be what you're looking for!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
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- Talking Points Include: Hoenn Hot Takes, Mr. Mime is a Human Man, and Our Personal Trainer Types.
welcome to the 22nd episode of the PureJoy Podcast. This time Yume comes on to talk to us about all things Pokémon, the Pokémon generations, and the worst and best Pokémon.
You can find Yume on twitch (https://twitch.tv/cosplaygameryume) if you want to check out more of her content!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnizeTransitions: Lil Thang - MerdaAll music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
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- Talking Points Include: Seeking Connections, Overcoming Perfection, Making Time For What's Important-Dawn Wecker, Host of Dawnvervastions ( @dawnversationspodcast444 ) , joins us today on the PureJoy Podcast to discuss the joys of podcasting! We talk about the trials and tribulations associated with this journey, and share a few of the lessons we learned along the way!If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ purejoypodcast@gmail.com and let me know!Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnizeTransitions: Lil Thang - MerdaAll music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.Support the show here by clicking support at the top of this page - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fda1KH2auyb
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- Talking Points Include: Geralt's Many Love Affairs, Outcomes You Did Not Choose, and Continuously Ramping Boss Music -
Steven Joel, or Zenkaiser as many know him, his here on episode 20 to talk to us a bit about RPGs and the sense of escapism often involved in playing them.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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- Talking Points include: 19 Hozier breakup songs, Understanding our emotions through music, Growing with your art-
It's episode 19 and my guest, Emmanuel Hernandez is here to talk to us about music and how we can use it to connect as a species.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
Emmanuels Podcast: Cannabis And...
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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We're back with a part 2 too episode 18. in the weeks following our initial recording, there was a lot that was happening with the Hasbro attempts to update the OGL to version 1.1 (or 2.0, whichever). This really affected the community talked about in the episode, so we decided to do a couple updates to keep up with what happened. Here's a little bonus episode!
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- Talking Points include: Flirting with your own mother, the look on someone's face when they learn to steal, and why anime villains save their best moves for last-
It's episode 18 and on this episode my guest Tristen Farley (or KrinKrea on Twitch) is here to tell us all about TTRPG’s and just why they’ve been so influential in his life. It’s a creative one folks! We’re talking creating stories and gaining personal experiences through the lens of the characters we make. Enjoy!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
The other podcast mentioned – Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Components - MioWnize
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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-Talking Points Include: PS2 was the Golden Era of games, the biggest board game ever, and the power of buying eggs-
It's the 17th episode of The PureJoy Podcast. This episdoe, my guest Dakota Heer and I are here to talk about games, specifically video games and board games. We're going to talk about the classics, like the PS2 era of gaming, as well as some modern smash hits like WoW and Gloomhaven. We also spend a bit of time talking about the damaging effects of capitalism on the gaming industry as a whole.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Krest - MioWnize
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of the page!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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- Talking Points Include: Knowledge is Power, Making the Right Sacrifices, The Real Treasure is the Friends We Made Along the Way-
Its episode 16 of The PureJoy podcast! This time we welcome on Twitch Partner and Internet-wide content creator, Biggysweats, to talk about his journey with content creation, the challenges along the way, and the overall freedom in his life that it allows him. Tons of great information here for content creators big and small and ways to relate it to other passions outside of that!
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
The other podcast mentioned – Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Great Vibe - Merda
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of the page!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
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- Talking Points Include: Designing the experience we want as a gamer, using color to draw focus, Hiding easter eggs TOO well-
Welcome to the 15th episode of The PureJoy Podcast, with my guest and listener of the show, Dusty Dazerling. Dusty talks all about his journey with programming and how he tackles challenges when creating games. There’s loads of inspiration to be found here, even if you aren’t a game designer.
If you’re interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to me @ mdoesgames22@gmail.com and let me know!
The other podcast mentioned – Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: U - MioWnize
Support the show here by clicking support at the top of the page!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
The Next Episode will be out on December 25th, 2022!
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- Talking Points Include: Feeling the Resonance, The History of Harmony Hall, Extreme Quarteting-
It's episode 14 and my guest is my long time friend, Luke Davis. Join us as he shares the Joys of singing, harmonies and the world of barbershop as we get to the bottom of why it brings him so much Joy!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Going Places (feat. Merda) - MioWnize
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and Merda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
The Next Episode will be out on December 11th!
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- Talking Points Include: Happy Sacrifices, The Joys of a Clean Living Room, Finding an Escape in Video Games-
Welcome to the 13th episode of The PureJoy Podcast with my guest TaupeBear. He’s here to talk about the Joys of being a new father, the things he’s learned along that journey, and where he finds his peace and solace throughout it all!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize
Transitions: Merda, with the Guitar – M3rda
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
The Next Episode will be out on November 27th!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purejoy/support
- Talking Points Include: Growing Things Where You Shouldn't, Green Thumb Tips, Defining Joy More Deeply-
This is the 12th episode of The PureJoy Podcast, with a very special guest to me, my mom, Sandy Miller. She's here to talk about getting our hands dirty. That's right folks; were talking all things houseplants and landscaping. Join us and share in the Joy!
Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize Transitions: Watching - MioWnize The Next Episode will be out on November 13th!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize. You can find his music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purejoy/support
- Talking Points Include: Pie, Having an Artistic Eye, Hillbilly Hottubs -
Welcome to the 11th episode of The PureJoy Podcast!
This time we're interviewing Artist Bethany Anne about her joys, Creating Art and Mud Wrestling. Come find out the ins and outs of why these subjects bring her so much Joy.
Next Sunday (Oct 23,2022) is the recording of Episode 11!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize.
The next episode will be out on YouTube and podcatchers on the 30th of October!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purejoy/support
-Talking Points Include: The Camillo de Santiago, Finding Joy in the Process, and Not Compromising Your Morals-
Welcome to the 10th episode of The PureJoy Podcast! This time we're interviewing Voice Actor Brian Behrens about his joy, Acting, and in particular, Voice Acting. Come find out why this brings him so much Joy. Next Sunday (Oct 2,2022) is the recording of Episode 11!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize.
The next episode will be out on YouTube and podcatchers on the 16th of October!
-Talking Points Include: The Joys of Cooking, The Heart of the Home, and the Difference Between Cooking and Baking-
Welcome to the 9th episode of The PureJoy Podcast, in which I interview my eldest brother Darin Williams about the thing in life that brings him the most Joy! This episode is all about cooking and the aspects of it that bring him joy. Next Sunday (Sept. 25,2022) Live on Twitch, is the recording for Episode 10, with my friend Brian Behrens!
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize.
The next episode will be out on YouTube and podcatchers on the 2nd of October. Swing by the channel at 7pm on Sunday the 25th of September, for all the action. https://www.twitch.tv/m_does_games
-Talking Points Include: Maintaining a healthy family life, Retaining a sense of self, and Remembering to breathe-
This is the 8th Episode of The PureJoy Podcast, in which I interview my sister-in-law Susie about the thing in life that brings her the most Joy! It's all about her family and the way she is able to maintain her sense of self while being a full time mother and wife! Next Sunday (Sept. 11,2022) Live on Twitch, is the recording for Episode 9, with my eldest brother Darin.
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize.
The next episode will be out on YouTube and podcatchers on the 18th of September. Swing by the channel at 7pm on Sunday the 11th for all the action. https://www.twitch.tv/m_does_games
-Talking Points Include: Putting some fish in it, being comfortable with killing things, being a good steward-
Welcome to the 7th Episode of The PureJoy Podcast. In this episode I interview my brother Casey about the thing in life that brings him the most Joy! This week our subject is growing your own food and planting! Come learn just why this subject brings him so much Joy! Next Sunday, Live on Twitch, is the recording for Episode 8, with my sister-in-law Susie.
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize.
Next live recording of the podcast is on August 28th, the episode will be out on YouTube and podcatchers on the 4th of September. If you want to catch the action live swing by the channel at 7pm on Sunday for all the action. https://www.twitch.tv/m_does_games
- Talking Points Include: Crossovers, Getting Curious not Judgemental, and Self-Policing Communities -
Welcome to the 6th Episode of The PureJoy Podcast. In this episode I interview Leah Ryan (or OnomatoLela on Twitch) about the thing in life that brings her the most Joy! This week our subject is Fanfiction! Come learn just why this subject brings her so much Joy!
Next Sunday, Live on Twitch, is the recording for Episode 7, with my brother Casey Williams too excited.
All music used in the making of this episode is written, produced. and owned by MioWnize and M3rda.
Opening & Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize
- Talking Points Include: The Small Joys of Mountain Dew and Cold Coffee, Cardboard Decals, and Cross Country Road Trips -
Welcome to the 5th Episode of The PureJoy Podcast. In this episode I interview my friend Trinity Palmer (or F1ery_Raven on Twitch) about the thing in life that brings her the most Joy! In this case it's Motorcycles! Come learn all about Trinity's passion for bikes, traveling, and sharing those experiences with her partner.
Be on the lookout on Twitch next Sunday for the live recording of episode 6, where I interview Leah Ryan about where in her life she finds Joy.
- Talking Points Include: Gym Life, Eating Fit, and Finding Inspiration -
Welcome to the 4th episode of The PureJoy Podcast, where I interview my longtime friend and current roomate, M (or The_weathered_fox on Twitch) and we learn about their lifetime drive and passion for Fitness. Be on the lookout on Twitch next Sunday for the live recording of episode 5, where I interview Trinity Palmer and find out what brings her Joy.
Opening and Closing Theme: Missions by MioWnize
*All music was written, performed, and produced by MioWnize and M3rda; rights given for the purpose of the podcast
- Talking Points Include: Defining Joy, The Media of Life, Piles of Media -
Welcome to the 3rd episode of The PureJoy Podcast, where I interview my longtime friend, Gabe Stringer and we find what brings him Joy (experiencing Media with Friends). Be on the lookout next Sunday, July 3rd, for the live recording of episode 4 where I interview my good friend, The_Weathered_Fox!
- Talking Points Include: Boss Battle Music, Toby Maguire is the best Spiderman, and The Pokémon Rennaissance -
This is the second episode of The PureJoy Podcast, a bi-weekly exploration into what brings people Joy. This week we interviewed a close friend, Adrian Suarez, about what brings him Joy (Video Games and Media) and how he uses it to create fullness in his life. You can find him on Twitch, where he goes by the name KaiokenAdrian for more of his content! The next episode will be live on Twitch on June 19th at 7pm CST, otherwise to the podcatchers on June 26th, with our guest Gabe Stringer.
-Talking Points Include: Craft Beer, wine, and Spirits, Cold Beer o’ Clock, and European Beer Monasteries-
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast, live on Twitch every other week, The PureJoy Podcast. It will be a bi-weekly exploration of what brings people Joy. My first guest was Matt Pecora, otherwise known as Toxickiller50 in the social media strata, and his topic was Craft Beer. We discussed just why it brings him so much joy, and we even were inspired to open a few ourselves. Join us for the next episode, Live on Twitch on June 5th!