#25 - Mike Couchman

Everything really IS awesome in this conversation with BrickinNick! You can catch him on Season 3 of LEGO Masters and we chat with him not only about being on the show (or as much as we can reveal before the debut in September) but also about where Nick is from, how LEGO has been with him since a child, and how it drove him to chase his dreams. 

Check out this encouraging and inspiring conversation!!

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You may know Cherise Boothe from a number of credits spanning stage, screen, video games, and voice over. After this conversation, however, you'll know Cherise not for the credits she's accrued, but for who she is. Sit back and enjoy this uplifting conversation (with additional bonus footage!). 

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Ed couldn't be happier to chat with Inel Tomlinson, truly one of the most joyful people he's encountered. From Twitch to stand-up to television and film to voice over, Inel has had his share of industry ups and downs but has navigated them all with a smile and a positive outlook. You may come for the laughs and positive vibes but you'll be leaving feeling encouraged, inspired, and more than slightly interested in a return of the string vest.

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In this episode, Ed sits down to chat with his dear friend, Carla Peluso. Carla has come a long way  - and been through a lot - since the last time the two have chatted and she shares with us her story of perseverance and faith - as well as a few good cooking tips. Find out more at www.withchefcarla.com

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In this episode, Ed gets to connect with Jimmy Cosentino of Artisan FX. Jimmy shares with us the path that led him to creating truly wonderful prop replicas and lets us glimpse the passion, attention to detail, and creative motivations that go into each piece. Pop culture fans, this one's for you! 

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Voice acting seems like a lot of fun - and it is! - but many people don't realize how much work goes into it. Fortunately Shelby Young is here to answer all of Ed's questions about the craft of performing behind the mic. Shelby shares how she went from winning the crown as an on-a-whim beauty pageant contestant to voicing one of the most famous princesses in the world in Disney's Star Wars:Forces of Destiny. Pulling back the curtain of the recording booth and peering inside has never been so much fun!

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Ed gets to sit down with one of his favorite Twitch streamers, Owl AKA TheOwlPlays AKA Mel Smith. Yes, they get a chance to nerd out about what it takes to be a Twitch streamer and dive deep into their favorite game (Overwatch) but that's just scratching the surface of the conversation. The story of what brought her to where she is today is full of unexepected branches, including linguistics, retail, and Billy Joel. 

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The amount of work that goes into making a video game is incredible. The amount of work that goes into making a video game by yourself is... well... Philip Buchanan can tell you all about it. Ed sits down with Philip to chat about "39 Days to Mars" and all that went into making it. Grab yourself a cuppa, a scone, and enjoy the conversation!

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One of the nice things about living in the area where you grew up is having the chance to re-connect with old friends. That's just what Ed does in this episode where he sits down over a cup of coffee with his former high school band classmate Doug Ahr. From Strongman Competitions to bouncing at clubs to teaching high school English, Doug has not only done it all but he's done it with integrity. It's a great visit that will leave you inspired! 

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If you listen to this episode and your cheeks don't hurt from smiling, you may need to get your cheeks examined. It's all good times and nice hangs when Lem Fillyaw is around and this conversation is no different. Clown college? Laundry mat meet-cutes? Gametography? Lem's got some great stories and he was kind enough to share more than a few of them with us. It's a wonderful hang! Enjoy!

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