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NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED OR EXPRESSED WITH ANY IMAGES OR MUSIC. Show Notes It feels like ages since we did a brand new episode of My Take Radio: Beyond the Mic but we are glad to be back. On this episode, Rich sits down with Louis Blaut, Founder, and CEO of Soul Purpose Designs. Louis shares the origins of Soul Purpose Designs along with the creative process applied to creating the brand’s various designs as well as his goals for the brand in the future. Louis defined his soul purpose on MTR: Be...

Interview Notes My Take Radio was on location for this interview as Rich met with organizers for Qirin Con. Rich and Dani from Royal Flush Magazine will be running a panel at the event in addition to covering it. What is Qirin Con you ask? Qirin Con is an anime, cosplay, and gaming festival run entirely by Pace University students and alumni at the New York City campus. When is Qirin Con? Qirin Con is on October 18, 2014 and starts at 10am If I wanted to attend how do I register? You can regist...

Interview Notes “Passionate marketer with an entrepreneur's enthusiasm and an attorney's reasoning” sums up our guest perfectly! Barry Myers is a tech industry luminary who has been a driving force in the NY tech event scene for quite some time. Barry joined Rich to discuss the launch of GetGeeked. GetGeeked is brand new event focusing on bringing tech enthusiasts, press and brands together in a more intimate atmosphere. Barry shared his trials, tribulations and triumphs not only in getting this...

Interview Notes Mike Kingston returns to MTR Beyond The Mic to talk about Headlocked Vol. 2 which is currently live on Kickstarter. Mike breaks down the creative process and some of the changes he implemented for promotion and overall workflow. A ton of new creative talent is involved for volume 2 and if you are a comic and/or wrestling fan we definitely recommend you check it out and get in on some of the awesome perks Mike is giving fans. Please remember that Kickstarter pledges are not taken ...

Interview Notes When I started MTR in 2006 I was just a guy with a USB microphone and the desire to share my views with the masses on a grand scale. I realized that in order to evolve and become better you need to seek out others that share your drive, your interests and the will to make sacrifices to ensure success. Along the way I studied the works of guys like Tim Ferris, Ramit Sethi and JD Roth searching for inspiration to be better myself personally and professionally. I came across the cre...

Interview Notes If you are a tech enthusiast and a gym rat then you have seen the all the different devices that seek to monitor everything from your sleep pattern to your resting heart rate. The wrist has become the latest piece of coveted real estate when it comes to wearable tech but Heapsylon is looking to change that with their Sensoria Fitness sock. The Sensoria tracker and sock will not only capture the usual data like steps taken or running speed but will also measure cadence, foot lan...

Interview Notes Mike Kingston returns to MTR Beyond The Mic to talk about the latest chapter in the Headlocked series and the Kickstarter campaign being used to get this next chapter released. Headlocked tells the story of professional wrestler Mike Hartmann. Here is a far better description from Mike via Headlocked’s Kickstarter page. What is Headlocked? In one sentence, it's a wrestling cable drama in a comic book! Headlocked is a coming-of-age story chronicling a college theater major's quest...

Interview Notes Rich sat down with Gidget in the latest episode MTR Beyond The Mic. If you have been by the fanpage you have seen some of the many great cosplays from this very talented young lady. Gidget gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of cosplay including material costs and construction. Rich also delved into her work with 16 Bit Sirens. Gidget will be at the Drink, Draw & Cosplay event on 7/2/13 so you can check out her excellent Chun Li cosplay and meet some fellow artists. Links ...

Interview Notes In this latest installment of MTR Beyond The Mic we had the chance to sit down with Jesse Johnson whose Wonder Woman fan film has been setting the web ablaze with it raw approach to the Wonder Woman character. Jesse is a Hollywood veteran with an impressive resume not only as a stunt man but also as a director. He recently worked on a film with Steve Austin and Dolph Lundgren. We hope DC and Warner Bros. are taking notes because a fan film got it right. Links Facebook (Jesse John...

Interview Notes In our latest installment of MTR Beyond The Mic we interviewed Jason David Frank. A lot of you may know Jason from his work on Power Rangers but there is much more to this amazing individual. Jason is not only an accomplished martial artist but he also created his own fighting system called “Toso Kune Do” (Translation: Way of the Fighting Fist). In addition to his diverse martial arts background Jason also competes in mixed martial arts and is a Guinness world record holder. It...

Interview Notes Derrick Samuels from EnGeniux joined for this new episode. Many of you may remember Derrick from episode of 98 of My Take Radio where he shared his vision of an android based console called the EVO 2 which at the time was ready to hit the market and be the shot across the bow for console gaming. Derrick has since moved on and started EnGeniux which will be bringing a unique and revolutionary console called Oton which will not only be a game console but also gamers to create their...

Interview Notes Katie Brinks from Nest was our latest guest on MTR Beyond The Mic. What is Nest? Nest is an intelligent thermostat that learns your schedule, programs itself and most importantly can be controlled by your phone. The brain child of iPhone designer Tony Fadell has not only been receiving rave reviews but has changed the way we approach home automation and most importantly given techies a way to save on their energy bills. Links Official Site: http://nest.com/ Twitter: https://twi...

Interview Notes Adam Jay took time out of his busy schedule and stopped in for a new episode of MTR Beyond The Mic. Adam has been making headlines throughout the geek community for his amazing superhero photography. Adam goes beyond the studio and strives to mix exotic locales combined with some of comics most well known characters. Adam was very open about the creative process and went as far as to share what gear he uses which for those curious is a Canon 5D. Adam will be doing some photo shoo...

Interview Notes Drew Seldin stopped by Beyond The Mic to give listeners a deeper look into the inner workings of Project Triforce. Project Triforce does some of the most amazing and realistic gaming replicas in the industry. Drew shares the origins of the company as well as the creative process involved in bringing gaming’s iconic weaponry to life. We would like to thank Drew for taking MTR beyond the mic. Links Official Site: http://www.projecttriforce.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/proje...

Interview Notes In this fresh serving of Beyond The Mic we had the opportunity to sit down with gaming personality May Garcia. Don’t let the picture fool you though as this young lady is more than a pretty face and knows here way around games. Ms. Garcia gave tremendous insight into her career as a games producer for Nickelodeon and the road it took to get there. If you have children that frequent Nick.com there is possibility that the games they are playing have May’s fingerprints on them. Her ...

Interview Notes Dr. Rob Dickman and Simon Edwards joined us to discuss their upcoming animated series Wroxer. Wroxer borrows elements of MMA and pro wrestling while instilling strong core values in children. Here is the synopsis for the series. Wroxer is the story of ROBBY WALKER an underdog MMA fighter leading a team of misfit superheroes known as “THE CORE” against the evil “VOID” in a battle that will determine the fate of humanity. THE WROXER ORBS Yin and Yang. The battle between good and...

Interview Notes Jamila Rowser took us Beyond The Mic with the Girl Gone Geek Blog. Jamila shared her inspiration for creating the site and gave us insight into some of her favorite shows and games. Enjoy, Rich Links Official Site: GirlGoneGeekBlog.com Become a fan on Facebook Subscribe to Tumblr Follow Jamila on Twitter Music Intro: Street Fighter Frets of Fury-Available at OCRemix.org Outro: None Listener Info Please take a moment and rate the show and/or app on iTunes. Follow My Take Radio ...

Interview Notes For this new episode of Beyond the Mic I had the pleasure of speaking to some of the staff of Royal Flush Magazine. Steve Chanks, Dani and “Modest” Johnny sat with MTR for nearly an hour and gave an inside look at what makes Royal Flush Magazine tick. From their gaming coverage all the way to their amazing cover art this team keeps a level of freedom and originality that is missing from print publications nowadays. I did something different with this interview and that was keep ...

Interview Notes Stephen Brooks from Rubber Onion Animation joined us in the newest episode of MTR Beyond The Mic. We discussed the evolution of animation and took a trip down memory lane discussing the work of Tex Avery and Chuck Jones. Stephen shared his thoughts on people perception on animation and shared a lot of great easter eggs for various films and cartoons. Links Follow Stephen on Twitter- @RubberOnion Become a fan on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/rubberonion Watch Rubber Onion Anim...

Interview Notes For our fifth episode of MTR Beyond The Mic we spoke with Mike Spring who is the editor and creator of DVD Snapshot. Mike provided a tremendous amount of insight not only into his site but also into his views on various movie genres and gimmicks that few critics venture into. I had wanted to speak with Mike for a while since his views on the film industry were very similar to my own. Mike did experience some audio issues throughout the interview but we toughed it out and made it...

Interview Notes Alana Evans takes us beyond the mic and gives us the rundown on Pwned By Girls.com . Ms. Evans mixes live streaming and game reviews with the right amount of sexuality and fun to appease guys and girls everywhere. Alana shares her he favorite titles, what she’s currently playing and her plans for the PBG. Alana loves playing with other gamers on XBL. Visit her site and watch her play some Gears 3 with the other girls or get her gamer tag and see if you can hang. I am sure a lot o...

Interview Notes I had the pleasure of speaking with Misti Dawn who is the owner and creator of The Naughty Nerd. The Naughty Nerd is a website that caters to the ladies but not in the typical manner you would expect. Misti and her team deliver a mature take on all your favorite games and any geeky interests you may have. Misti is also an adult film actress and she juggles both aspects of her work professionally. I enjoyed her honesty and her honest views on the gaming industry. Links Visit The ...

Micheal Kingston joined us to discuss Headlocked. What is Headlocked you ask? Headlocked is a comic book that follows theater major Mike Hartmann on his journey to become a professional wrestler. Michael gave us insight into not only the creation of the book but also the trials and tribulations associated with bringing these stories to life. If you love comics and pro wrestling you will enjoy hearing Michael's story. Intro Music : Castlemania-Available at OCRemix.org Links Headlockedcomic.com - ...

For our first interview in the Beyond The Mic series I had the pleasure of speaking to Andrew Kippen who is the VP of Marketing for Boxee. We covered Boxee's origins and the its place in the connect home theater landscape. I was a bit nervous with this interview since it was our 1st for this new series. To learn more about Boxee you can head over to Boxee.tv