Behind the Screen

On this episode of Behind the Screen, we chat with Katherine Lo, Researcher at UC. We discuss the importance of moderation, the value of community managers, why anonymity is the wrong thing to focus on when discussing online toxicity, designing for community spaces, and where she wants to go in the future.

Kat Lo is a Researcher at the University of California, Irvine, where she’s focused in part on the role community moderators play in mitigating and preventing online abuse and harassment in this new age of the Internet. Her studies and research have led her to places like Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. She’s also been in the trenches managing and advising in communities big and small, such as Reddit’s /r/girlgamers, a 54k subscriber strong community space for ladies to hang out, talk about games, and of course, play them together.

Katherine's Website: http://www.klols.com/

Katherine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawlkat 

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

On this episode of Behind the Screen, we chat with Katherine Lo, Researcher at UC. We discuss the importance of moderation, the value of community managers, why anonymity is the wrong thing to focus on when discussing online toxicity, designing for community spaces, and where she wants to go in the future.

Kat Lo is a Researcher at the University of California, Irvine, where she’s focused in part on the role community moderators play in mitigating and preventing online abuse and harassment in this new age of the Internet. Her studies and research have led her to places like Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. She’s also been in the trenches managing and advising in communities big and small, such as Reddit’s /r/girlgamers, a 54k subscriber strong community space for ladies to hang out, talk about games, and of course, play them together.

Katherine's Website: http://www.klols.com/

Katherine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawlkat 

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

In this episode, we speak with Mattias Lehman, Communications at Riot Games. We talk to him about what he does at Riot as well as the current political landscape.

Mattias Lehman is a political activist, independent writer, games unionization advocate, and duly elected California Democratic Party Delegate, and that’s not even getting into the job he has that pays the bills as a Communications Associate at Riot Games, where he works with designers and developers to help them understand the needs of the League of Legends community while also serving as a window for that same community into the League design process. Mattias has described himself as an aggitant, an aggressive progressive, and social Democrat. As the child of a Swedish immigrant and black American, he has been all too keenly and personally aware of the impact of race and racially-charged issues in our society today, which is the cornerstone of much of what he has worked to bring to light and to correct.

Mattias' website: http://mattiaslehman.com/

Mattias' Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattiaslehman

Mattias' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattias_lehman

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_UMppcMsHIzb5LDx1u9zQ

In this episode, we speak with Mattias Lehman, Communications at Riot Games. We talk to him about what he does at Riot as well as the current political landscape.

Mattias Lehman is a political activist, independent writer, games unionization advocate, and duly elected California Democratic Party Delegate, and that’s not even getting into the job he has that pays the bills as a Communications Associate at Riot Games, where he works with designers and developers to help them understand the needs of the League of Legends community while also serving as a window for that same community into the League design process. Mattias has described himself as an aggitant, an aggressive progressive, and social Democrat. As the child of a Swedish immigrant and black American, he has been all too keenly and personally aware of the impact of race and racially-charged issues in our society today, which is the cornerstone of much of what he has worked to bring to light and to correct.

Mattias' website: http://mattiaslehman.com/

Mattias' Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattiaslehman

Mattias' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattias_lehman

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_UMppcMsHIzb5LDx1u9zQ

In this episode, we speak with Akinola "Blakinola" Verissimo. Ak speaks to us about what got him into voice acting, his time creating content for League of Legends, and what he is focused on these days.

Akinola Verissimo is an multi-faceted talent, specializing in hosting, announcing, content creation, voice acting, and more. He’s been active in the gaming and esports space since 2012, most notably in the League of Legends community, but has also branched out to lending his voice to events like EVO, TwitchCon, and CEO. He currently serves as YouTube Channel Manager for Screenwave Media, a network of YouTube professionals dedicated to helping others in that space build communities, brands, and get growth opportunities.

Akinola's website: https://www.blakinola.com/

Akinola's Twitter: https://twitter.com/blakinola

Akinola's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blakinola

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat - "Jackpot"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL8CyVqzmkc

In this episode, we speak with Akinola "Blakinola" Verissimo. Ak speaks to us about what got him into voice acting, his time creating content for League of Legends, and what he is focused on these days.

Akinola Verissimo is an multi-faceted talent, specializing in hosting, announcing, content creation, voice acting, and more. He’s been active in the gaming and esports space since 2012, most notably in the League of Legends community, but has also branched out to lending his voice to events like EVO, TwitchCon, and CEO. He currently serves as YouTube Channel Manager for Screenwave Media, a network of YouTube professionals dedicated to helping others in that space build communities, brands, and get growth opportunities.

Akinola's website: https://www.blakinola.com/

Akinola's Twitter: https://twitter.com/blakinola

Akinola's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blakinola

Frank’s Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen’s Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat - "Jackpot"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL8CyVqzmkc

This episode, we speak with Michael "IronStylus" Maurino, formerly of Riot Games and currently of Wavedash Games. Michael speaks with us about his process, how he got into art, his philosophies on art, advice for younger artists, his time at Riot, and his personal drivers.

Michael worked extensively on League of Legends, concepting champions Leona, Diana, Quinn, Graves, Talon, Xerath, and Skarner, and champion updates Master Yi, Trundle, Sejuani, Sivir, Fiora, and Poppy. He has been a part of the games industry for over a decade.

Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iron_Stylus/

Michael's ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/ironstylus

Frank's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat - "Fly Away feat. Anjulie"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMg8KaMdDYo

This episode, we speak with Michael "IronStylus" Maurino, formerly of Riot Games and currently of Wavedash Games. Michael speaks with us about his process, how he got into art, his philosophies on art, advice for younger artists, his time at Riot, and his personal drivers.

Michael worked extensively on League of Legends, concepting champions Leona, Diana, Quinn, Graves, Talon, Xerath, and Skarner, and champion updates Master Yi, Trundle, Sejuani, Sivir, Fiora, and Poppy. He has been a part of the games industry for over a decade.

Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iron_Stylus/

Michael's ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/ironstylus

Frank's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

Music by TheFatRat - "Fly Away feat. Anjulie"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMg8KaMdDYo

We kick off Behind the Screen by interviewing the producer of the show, our very own Kristen Fuller, livestream producer and community manager.

Kristen Fuller has worked at Riot Games, Robot Entertainment, Gazillion Entertainment, and BioWare Austin. She has worked with several game communities, ranging from STAR WARS: The Old Republic to more recently League of Legends. She's co-hosted two previous podcasts, co-produced the League of Legends podcast, and been the primary driver behind the League of Legends livestream.

Since recording this podcast, Kristen has departed from Riot Games.

Frank's Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen's Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit

We kick off Behind the Screen by interviewing the producer of the show, our very own Kristen Fuller, livestream producer and community manager.

Kristen Fuller has worked at Riot Games, Robot Entertainment, Gazillion Entertainment, and BioWare Austin. She has worked with several game communities, ranging from STAR WARS: The Old Republic to more recently League of Legends. She's co-hosted two previous podcasts, co-produced the League of Legends podcast, and been the primary driver behind the League of Legends livestream.

Since recording this podcast, Kristen has departed from Riot Games.

Frank's Twitter: twitter.com/PhoenixRed

Kristen's Twitter: twitter.com/MiniWhiteRabbit