This episode is a hit list of Danny and Riana's best advice for landing a job in video games,  whether you're an artist, developer, designer, or still figuring it out! These top 5 tips from our 30+ years of industry experience will help you prepare for a successful career in games and increase your chances of landing your dream job.

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In this episode, Danny and Riana explore the new Google Notebook LM AI tools in real time! We'll hear their honest first impressions as they listen to an AI podcast discussing their consulting deck, and get their thoughts on this tool's practical applications for content creation and small business operations.

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Danny and Riana have been on their fair share of press trips, but this one takes the top spot! Thank you to Xbox and the team at Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for sponsoring this unforgettable trip to the Grand Canyon! Not only did we see this wonder up close and personal, we saw it in the sim and from the sky! Listen for our thoughts on the most ambitions game from Xbox this year, and what it was like taking the controls of a Cirrus Vision SF50 jet for the first time. PLUS: Riana announces her new channel!

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Danny and Riana both love to play shooters, and they are ready to talk details on the upcoming Black Ops 6! Hear their thoughts after spending time in the closed and open betas, what they like, and what they hope to see more of in the full game's release. Also, we get a quick bonus topic of favorite shooters over the years!

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In this lighthearted episode, Danny and Riana discuss their hidden talents. Danny shares his talent for fixing and building things, his business acumen as a kid, and his passion for video production. Riana talks about her lifelong love for dance, from ballet to jazz to Latin dance, and her talent for singing. They reminisce about their past projects and performances, showcasing their diverse skills and interests.

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For this conversation, Danny and Riana polled their audience on what things they wish were available for free. Sharing their own opinions as well, they also theorize how these things would be paid for and the impact of voting - either in local politics or with your wallet. Bringing it back to games, they also examine the balance between the cost of games and supporting developers and the importance of supporting the people and things we value and enjoy.

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Last week, the hosts of What's Good Games announced that they will soon be airing their series finale of video game news, commentary, analysis, and funny stuff after seven years and over 375 episodes. In this episode of the Danny & Riana Show, Riana reflects on her time as both a fan and a member of What's Good Games, and shares how the show, its community, and her cohosts have changed her life. Join us as we celebrate the impact of this powerhouse podcast and discuss what lies ahead.

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It's our first Danny & Riana Show interview! Today we're chatting with Dani Wallace, a game dev who has taken a much more traditional route in her career than our humble hosts have. Follow along as Dani retraces her deliberate steps into the industry and learn more about the hands-on side of working in games.

Poll of the week: Did your career take a straightforward path?

Yup - from school to job was a direct path

Nope - I bounced around until I landed where I am

Kinda - it was a little of both!

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- Dani's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielle-wallace-arts

- The Peeps Discord: @ThePeepsDiscord

- Dani's Itchio: https://dpandaheart.itch.io/

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During Riana's daily "nap trap" scrolling, she came across an interesting event headline asking Where Are All The Black People? Out of curiosity, she clicked to learn more and discovered a premiere LA diversity in advertising event from The One Club! In this episode, we'll relive Riana's conference experience and hear from her and Danny on the importance of making new professional connections.

Poll of the week: Do you attend networking events?

Yes

No

I'll start now!

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After buying a house, getting married, having a kid, and leaving behind full-time work, Danny & Riana are living even more lavishly than before - but how? In this episode, we get a peek behind the curtain of how these entrepreneurs are managing their money and saving for the long term all while living their rich lives to the fullest.

Poll of the week: Are you happy with your finances?

Yes

No

Working on it!

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