Podcast
Going IRL
Hosted by Going IRL Podcast · EN
A podcast exploring social issues in online and gaming communities, hosted by Lex & Manny
10episodes
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Evolving Online
Oct 24, 202300:54:49Tap to summarizeOur online lives are spilling into real life more and more. Internet memes end up in the halls of government. Lunchroom banter about silver-haired vampire loves? Lex and Manny talk about how culture is emerging online.
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Sep 1, 202300:57:12Tap to summarizeLex and Manny discuss what to do when the BS gets to be too much.
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Jul 28, 202301:05:21Tap to summarizeLex and Manny talk about the turbulence of Twitter (we're not calling it X) and how social media fits into our lives.
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Where Are My Friends?
May 15, 202301:52:36Tap to summarizeManny and Lex discuss adult friendships, and how the concept of the third space applies to online spaces-- and where it falls short.
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Don't Call It A Comeback
Mar 29, 202301:50:48Tap to summarizeDidn't think you'd hear from us again, did you? Lex and Manny reunite to discuss their unexpectedly-long absence, why people ghost, and how to return after an accidental ghosting. We missed you!
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Ep. 11: The End Of The Rants
Sep 27, 202201:54:24Tap to summarizeLex & Manny discuss their decisions to step back from streaming, after they both announce a decision to step back from streaming. They talk about what they love about streaming, as well as what fueled their decisions to refocus on other content. Follow the show on Twitter @GoingIRLPod and send us any questions or topics at GoingIRLPod@gmail.com!
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Ep. 10: Geek Social Fallacies
Sep 2, 202202:38:48Tap to summarizeManny & Lex discuss the Five Geek Social Fallacies, described by Michael Suileabhain-Wilson (https://plausiblydeniable.com/five-geek-social-fallacies/). How do these fallacies affect our geeky lives? Do they still ring true almost 20 years after publication? Follow the show on Twitter @GoingIRLPod and send us any questions or topics at GoingIRLPod@gmail.com!
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Ep 09: Navigating a Path Through Content Creation
Jul 16, 202201:21:23Tap to summarizeManny & Lex sit down with Thyst, the current Digital Marketing Manager for Blizzard Entertainment and previous host for Lagging Balls, Convert to Raid, and Tryhard, to talk about turning content creation into a career. Follow the show on Twitter @GoingIRLPod and send us any questions or topics at GoingIRLPod@gmail.com!
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Ep. 08: Being Proud
Jun 30, 202202:08:07Tap to summarizeLex & Manny discuss pride month, activism, justice, and allyship. How do we support each other and build a community where we can do the work and lift each other up? Follow the show on Twitter @GoingIRLPod and send us any questions or topics at GoingIRLPod@gmail.com!
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Ep. 07: How Do We Cope With This
Jun 3, 202201:42:11Tap to summarizeManny & Lex talk coping when the world feels like it's falling apart. How do we keep ourselves moving forward even when forward is hard to find, and how do we know when we need to step back and when we need to step forward? Follow the show on Twitter @GoingIRLPod and send us any questions or topics at GoingIRLPod@gmail.com!
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