Ryanocerus: From Nickname to Persona | How a Gamertag Became a Shield

Some tags are built. Ryanocerus' was *given*.  

What started as a childhood nickname from his aunt followed him across lo-fi music, online dating profiles, chaotic Xbox nights, and into a decade-long digital identity. A name that began as a joke slowly became something deeper — a shield, a symbol, and a digital persona all his own.

We talk:

• Destiny 2, Discord drama, and Xbox-era memories
• Match.com usernames and the tension between public vs. personal identity
• Lo-fi production, synthwave stage presence, and building a vibe
• Streaming energy, performance personas, and when the tag finally clicked

🃏 And in the ReRoll, we co-create Ryanocerus’ official Gamertagged Trading Card — a horned titan of lo-fi vibes and stubborn heart, armored in rhythm, ready to charge forward into any fireteam.

Guest: Ryanocerus
Hosts: Scarto46 & Munahif
Produced by: Gamertagged Studios

🎧 Ryanocerus:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0b0PgVCMb1Mhv6SM1EE7Vv

🌐 Gamertagged Links:
Website – https://www.gamertaggedpodcast.com
Discord – https://discord.com/invite/5pmkhvq6wN
Support the Studio – https://ko-fi.com/gamertagged
Everything Gamertagged – https://linktr.ee/gamertagged

Tell us your gamertag story 🎮

In this episode, we’re taking a moment to spotlight Take This, a nonprofit at the intersection of mental health and gaming. From AFK Rooms at conventions to their Accelerate mentorship program, they’re building safer, more human spaces for players and creators alike. Learn more or support their work at TakeThis.org.

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Gamertagged is a podcast by Gamertagged Studios
Digital identities. Real stories.

We explore the meaning behind gamertags, usernames, and online personas through interviews with gamers, creators, and the people behind the screen.

Spotlights & Partnerships
We collaborate with aligned creators and causes. From mental health to digital identity advocacy, we use our platform to lift others up.
Now spotlighting: Take This - Supporting Mental Health in Games https://www.takethis.org/

Meet the Crew
Scarto46 – Host & founder. Game dev, storyteller, identity nerd. Architect of the ReRoll.
Ryanocerus – Cohost & composer. Chaos generator with a lo-fi heart.
Portabella – Producer & editor. Emotional compass of the pod.
Sue-She – Art director. Turns identities into cards and vision.
Marthah Maple – Guest & partnerships lead. Builds the bridge between story and studio.

What is Gamertagged Studios?
A studio built by friends and family. We tell stories that matter about identity, memory, and what it means to be seen online.
Learn more: gamertaggedpodcast.com

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