
Hosted by Going IRL Podcast · EN
A podcast exploring social issues in online and gaming communities, hosted by Lex & Manny

Our 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.

Lex and Manny discuss what to do when the BS gets to be too much.

Lex and Manny talk about the turbulence of Twitter (we're not calling it X) and how social media fits into our lives.

Manny and Lex discuss adult friendships, and how the concept of the third space applies to online spaces-- and where it falls short.

Didn'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!

Lex & 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!

Manny & 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!

Manny & 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!

Lex & 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!

Manny & 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!