Niche Podcast

Joey Lovato and cohost Paolo Zialcita go to the local board game bar in Reno, Nevada and learn why board games are seeing a huge resurgence.

People interviewed:

Jeff Carter - Owner of The Glass Die

Steven Aramini - Board game designer

Music:

First Day by Huma Huma

This week author Dave Mulligan talks to Joey and Jacob about his new book coming out and his close encounter with an aquatic friend.

Interviewee:

Dave Mulligan

Music:

A Mirror a Storm - People with Bodies

E-Sports have been an growing in popularity, and this week Joey and co-host Jacob Solis interview a professional e-sport athlete as well as some people trying to get e-sports recognized by more than just the people in the industry.

People who were interviewed:

Edwin [Hotmeowth] Cook

Cayler Miley

Tyler Schrodt http://egfederation.com/index.html

Music:

First Day by Huma Huma

Something Elated by Broke For Free

The first in the travel series from Niche, Joey sits down with Sivert Hovda, who competed in the junior world championship for windsurfing, to learn a little bit more about the sport.

Interviewee:

Sivert Hovda

Music:

A Mirror a Storm by People with Bodies

In this Niche Talk, David sits down with Joe Marino of Blue Whale Coffee in Reno, Nevada. We learn what goes into making the perfect espresso and what type of coffee Reno would be.

People Interviewed: Joe Marino

Music: A Mirror a Storm by People with Bodies

Joey pursues his passion project and brings along David for the journey. They delve into the very strange world of Reddit and online communities, using one specific community r/enlightenedbirdmen, as a focus for why strange things online grow and have larger than expected following.

People who were interviewed:

Jay McGillis

Garret (no last name given)

David DiGiovanni - http://groupsrc.com/

Jon Lawhead

Music:

First Day by Huma Huma

How it began by Silent Partner

Highway Wildflowers by Bird creek

Sunflower by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

David went to the Reno Rodeo to talk with two of the most famous rodeo announcers in the world. Bob Tallman has been announcing rodeo for over 30 years and has announced on every continent except Antarctica. We learn what it takes to be a rodeo announcer and why Bob and Wayne Brooks love their job so much.

Music: A Mirror a Storm by People with Bodies

Joey and Jose talk with Black Rock Press, Reno Type, and Joey's mom Penny Lovato to learn more about letter pressing, why its important to preserve this art form, and what makes it so unique.

Interviewees:

Amy Thompson - http://www.unr.edu/art/black-rock-press

Amaris Martin

Kurt Hoge - http://renotype.com/

Penny Lovato

Music:

First Day by Huma Huma

How it began by Silent Partner

Grocery Store by People with Bodies

Joey and Alec break out their D20’s and play some Dungeons and Dragons with some of Joey’s friends. Learn why people play D&D and the stories behind some of their games.

Interviewees:

Kent Irwin - http://www.howlsroad.com/

Kenny Bouchard

D&D participants:

Nick Johnson, Forest Nord, Austin Emery, Chase Carney, Kiba Walker

Music:

First Day by Huma-Huma

How it Began by Silent Partner

New Boarder by People With Bodies

In this Niche Talk, episode Joey sits down with producer David Calvert to talk about Fantasy sports, specifically David's deep dive into the more obscure world of Fantasy Congress.

Music: A Mirror a Storm by People with Bodies