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Tracy Nicholas is a folklorist, author, and game designer. Her upcoming book Mind Over Magick explores empirical and anecdotal evidence for the existence of magick. She is also a frequent host on the Folklore Podcast, her own show Folkloring, and creator of Madmen & Heroes, a company that mails monthly folklore and history inspired puzzle games to subscribers. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep...

Tim Kelly is a writer and researcher specializing in the exploration of alternative history. This conversation largely centers around his research surrounding his book Hidden History of Humanity which delves into theories about Lemuria, Atlantis, ancient Egypt, Sumer, Greece, and the hidden powers that shape the world around us. | Links & Books Mentioned | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Sup...

Lee Elman is an entrepreneur and TV producer known for many shows including the truTV series Party Heat. Today he is the founder of Eternal Diary, an AI powered app that will allow users to speak on video with their loved ones who have passed on. We talk extensively about the app, how it came about, the moral and ethical concerns surrounding technology like it, and all about Lee's life and career in television production. | Cora Ca...

Chandler James is an entrepreneur, Zen practitioner, and author of Quarter Life Crisis: Leaving Corporate America for a Zen Monastery. After facing depression and substance abuse while stuck in a monotonous corporate job, Chandler left everything behind to join a Buddhist monastery and rethink his conceptualization of life and existence. He is the owner of Cora Cacao, a company that distributes ceremonial grade cacao. | Cora Cacao ...

Chris Warzynski is an actor, writer, and designer specializing in sound, lighting, and photography for theater. We discuss finding a career after college, the differences between formal credential versus real-world experience, how smart John Cena really is, and the history of live entertainment. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | ...

Conner Howard is a voice actor, writer, podcaster, and musician. Recent works include his role as Deputy Jack Harris in the audio drama Oakbridge and as Elder Castro in In The Keep's upcoming video game Stellar Valkyrie. Here we engage in a profound discussion on the intricacies of art, personal growth, and the challenges faced in both creative and familial life. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep ...

Nikolai Bæk Kristensen is a co-founder of Cottonhammer Studios, a new indie game studio started by experienced developers after the mass layoffs of 2023-2024. We discuss their upcoming game Ringfall, how the studio is structured, and the many strategic benefits of indie vs AA/AAA. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by J...

Diego Lezcano is the producer of Who Are You!?, an upcoming video game collaborating with real-life UFO/UAP experts & psychologists developed by Haunting Humans Studio in Argentina. Sharing his personal experiences and thoughts, we dive deep into the nature and recent research that backs up the design decisions of the game. | Wishlist Who Are You!? on Steam & Play the DEMO today! | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ fo...

Justin Egliskis is a personal trainer, coach, and host of the podcast Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs. We discuss identity, vulnerability, cultural communication, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling in building authentic relationships. | Book a consultation with Justin | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Suppor...

Steve Mera is a parapsychological researcher, author, media personality, CEO of Phenomena Magazine, and member of the enigmatic Project Doorway - a research effort to understand concentrated areas of 'high strangeness'. We're discussing his efforts in psi research; ties between paranormal, crypo-zoological, & UFO/UAP phenomena; the nature of recent 'disclosure' events, and loads more! | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ f...

Antti Laakso is a Finnish independent filmmaker and game designer known for the recent HP Lovecraft game adaptation Dreams in the Witch House. We're also joined by the MK Schmidt, designer of Cyclopean: The Great Abyss to dive deep into how Lovecraft continues to inspire games. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon ...

Jake Burchyett is a personal trainer, white water rafting guide, EMT, musician, and US Air Force veteran. Here we discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, adventures on the rivers of West Virginia, his gradual dip into a years-long struggle with alcoholism, the experience of living with it while serving in the military, embracing sobriety, and becoming a father. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The ...

Barry Fitzgerald is a world renowned paranormal investigator. As a cast member on Ghost Hunters International, expert consultant on Unsolved Mysteries, author, and instructor, Barry has been a prolific voice in the study of UAP, paranormal, cryptid, and esoteric phenomena for the better part of four decades. | Barry's Website | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X...

Sam Marshall is the head of DOSMan Games, an indie publisher and studio focusing on bite-sized retro FPS games. Their titles to date include Flash of the Blade X, Reverend, Reaper, DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space, Satan, and the upcoming ancient Egypt themed Skarab. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Elijah Allen is the owner of Fire Plant Games and lead programmer on Viscerafest. Here he shares insights on balancing family life and game design, his work on Viscerafest, childhood gaming influences, and the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shr...

Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime make up Woodhound, the Danish game studio behind Desecrators - a 6 degrees-of-freedom shooter set in the distant future of 4096. Our conversation ranges through unconventional storytelling, player agency, co-op gameplay, the many games from the line of Interplay's Descent, the Danish indie game development scene, futurism in art, and what's next for their studio after the game's release. ...

We are joined by the great Wouter van Oortmerssen, founder of VoxRay Games, who are currently working on Voxile, an open world RPG which features survival and FPS elements along with a robust creator system. Aside from the game, we discuss Wouter's career working on games such as FarCry, Borderlands 2, SimCity; designing and programming game engines; the lessons of world travel; and the many challenges of starting your own game stu...

MK Schmidt is an indie game designer, fine artist, and father of 7 lovely children. Here we discuss his experience releasing his latest title Cyclopean: The Great Abyss coming off the the success of his previous title Islands of the Caliph. We also talk through his journey breaking into the world of fine art, learning to sell yourself, UAPs, spirituality, and everything in between. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10%...

John Dyer is a former professional Quake and Unreal Tournament competitor. He later went on to work in PR for Microsoft where he was a key player in the unveiling of Xbox Adaptive Controller, and has more recently reinvented himself as a voice actor, landing a role in Soulslinger: Envoy of Death. We cover a lot of ground ranging from the early days of eSports, getting into (and out of) the corporate "Rat Race", world travel and und...