"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Twenty Two - Nick chats with Rebecca Pappas, a Jewelry Designer who works at Green Lake Jewelry Works in Seattle, Washington. They chat about how supply chain issues have affected people's lead times on engagement rings, what a lab diamond is, as well as how much work goes into creating a single ring. Nick and Rebecca also chat about how Rebecca got into the business, and her journey through art school.

(00:00) Pre Intro    

(01:23) Intro 

(02:48) Rebecca's art journey  

(12:29) Jewelry fashion work 

(14:44) Socks tangent 

(18:17) Making Jewelry for corps 

(23:17) Jewelry Trends 

(28:40) Making Custom Jewelry pt. 1 

(31:08) Lab Diamonds 

(36:33) Making Custom Jewelry pt. 2 

(43:04) Jewelry shopping tips 

(49:59) Some of Rebecca's Favorites 

(58:25) Plugs & Outro

Links:  

Green Lake Jewelry Website: https://www.greenlakejewelry.com/   

Green Lake Jewelry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlakejewelry/   

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#jewelry #engagements #weddings #customjewelry

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Twenty One - Mike Relm hosts (Guest of Episode 18) and chats with Nick Rounds, the host of "Wait, I Know You."  Mike and Nick chat about he got into Game Design, worked on AAA titles such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero, as well as interacting with Eddie Van Halen. They also chat about photography, existential dread, and mourning the past while still needing to be present in the now.   

(00:00) Pre Intro   

(01:04) Intro 

(04:30) Nick's nerd history 

(10:32) Breaking into games as QA 

(16:12) Working on Rock Band / Guitar Hero 

(20:32) Getting laid off, doing Photography 

(38:30) Zynga, becoming a Game Designer 

(54:54) Podcasting / Interviewing 

(1:05:05) Game Design 

(1:16:14) Guitar Hero Van Halen 

(1:28:17) Zynga.org 

(1:35:50) Big Red 

(1:40:05) Able Gamers 

(1:46:27) Player Feedback 

(1:55:56) Plugs/Outro

Links:  

Mike's Website: https://www.mikerelm.com/ 

The S.T.A.C.K. Machine: https://www.thestackmachine.com/ 

Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/relmvision 

Mike's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mikerelm/ 

Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikerelm

WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#waitiknowyoupodcast #waitiknowyou #nickrounds #gamedesign #gamedev

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Twenty - Nick chats with Jordan Perme & Chris Lees aka Horrible Adorables. This creative couple works together to create fuzzy soft sculptures, whimsical collectibles, and even captivating board games! Nick also chats with them about the Designer Toy scene, the tools they use to make all of their incredible creations, and the business side of being full time artists.   

(00:00) Pre Intro   

(01:12) Intro 

(02:40) Early Influences  

(05:28) Flocking 

(12:20) Cleveland Institute of Art 

(15:20) Night Owls 

(20:59) Freelancing in Toys 

(27:28) Making Patterns 

(30:05) Engineering, Tools and Business 

(41:04) Horrible Adorables 

(46:41) Designer Toy Scene 

(49:54) Kidrobot, Designercon, Kozik 

(1:07:46) Familiars and Foes 

(1:30:30) Plugs & Outro

Links:  

Horrible Adorables Website: http://www.horribleadorables.com/ 

Horrible Adorables Instagram (Jordan) https://www.instagram.com/horrible_adorables/ 

Horrible Adorables Instagram (Chris)  https://www.instagram.com/horbsadorbs/ 

Horrible Adorables Instagram Familiars & Foes (Board Game) https://www.instagram.com/familiarsandfoes/ 

Horrible Adorables TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horribleadorables   

All their other links: https://linktr.ee/horribleadorables   

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#horribleadorables #boardgames #kidrobot #clutter #designer toys

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Nineteen - Nick chats with Chogrin; an animation professional, toy designer, and storyteller. In addition to showcasing all of Chogrin's amazing art, toys, and storytelling, the pair also dive into Chogrin's collaborations with directors Guillermo Del Toro & Kevin Smith. Furthermore, they chat about vintage animation history, rant about how Ghostbusters 2 deservers more love, and discuss Chogrin's influences and mentors.

(00:00) Pre Intro  

(01:20) Intro 

(03:24) Rubber Hose 

(09:08) Popeye 

(15:09) Jorge Gutierrez  

(19:27) Ub Iwerks  

(29:21) Cartoon Network 

(45:20) Designer Toys / GDT 

(56:51) Ghostbusters / Star Wars 

(1:08:39) Kevin Smith 

(1:13:00) Gallery 1988 / More GB 

(1:17:37) Rapid Fire Hot Takes 

(1:21:03) Plugs & Outro  

Links:  

Chogrin's Website:  http://www.chogrin.com/  

Chogrin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chogrin/  

Chogrin's Stranger Things Elegorgon Toy: https://www.netflix.shop/pages/chogrin  

Chogrin's Guru Collectibles @ Unruly (Sideshow): https://unruly.sideshow.com/artist/chogrin/   

Onyx the Fortuitous Toy: https://fortuitousfilms.bigcartel.com/  

Lucky Brave Sunshine Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Fd7do-PeA  

Chogrin's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwF0UOEx0vsfSyVFTswbzg  

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#chogrin #kevinsmith #guillermodeltoro #designertoys #animation

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Eighteen - Nick chats with Mike Relm, a legendary DJ, director and YouTuber who made a name for himself with his unique brand of audio and video scratching and juggles. Mike has gone on tour with the Blue Man Group, Directed a music video for the Jabbawockeez, Produced a concept album with comedian Josh Johnson and most recently, he formed a super group comprised of himself, Bootie Brown from the Pharcyde and Del the Funky Homosapien of the Hieroglyphics crew. Nick and Mike also talk about Street Fighter, NFT's, Confronting AAPI Hate, and classic Music Videos 

(00:00) Pre Intro  

(02:00) Intro 

(03:10) The Mike Relm Outfit 

(04:50) Film and Music Video Influences 

(24:23) The SF Bay Area DJ Scene 

(46:34) BM Group, Iron Man, Jabbawockeez 

(58:25) Confronting AAPI hate 

(1:09:00) NFT's & VR Hot Take 

(1:13:30) Josh Johnson & Toto's Africa 

(1:26:55) S.T.A.C.K. Machine  

(1:42:23) Street Fighter 

(1:52:07) Dennis Eckersley & Mike Birbiglia 

(1:56:10) Plugs & Outro

Links:  

Mike's Website: https://www.mikerelm.com/ 

The S.T.A.C.K. Machine: https://www.thestackmachine.com/ 

Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/relmvision 

Mike's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mikerelm/ 

Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikerelm 

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#mikerelm #stackmachine #dj #pharcyde #remix

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Seventeen - Nick chats with Erin Reynolds, the Founder and Creative Director of Flying Mollusk, makers of the game Nevermind. Nick and Erin chat about all of the awesome mechanics and insight that went into making Nevermind, as well as reflecting on paying it forward with the younger generation of game makers.

(00:00) Pre Intro  

(01:08) Intro 

(02:37) Ghost / Video Game Influences 

(19:23) Nevermind 

(28:36) Phobias 

(33:08) Lessons in indie dev 

(40:12) Indiecade & GDC 

(48:10) Future of gaming/Biofeedback 

(52:48) Mentoring future game makers 

(59:11) Looking back / Surprise! 

(1:01:34) Plugs & Outro

Links:  

Nevermind on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/342260/Nevermind/ 

Indiecade: https://www.indiecade.com/ 

Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsphobia/ 

Erin's Twitter:  https://twitter.com/reynoldsphobia 

Markiplier playing Nevermind: https://youtu.be/6cx9dvXvhWk 

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#erinreynolds #nevermindgame #indiedev #gamedesign #indiecade #markiplier

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Sixteen - Nick chats with Emily Whitehurst aka Agent M formerly of the band Tsunami Bomb. After 2005, Em joined The Action Design, and these days, she's now a solo act known as Survival Guide, moving past her pop punk roots. Nick & Em chat about musical influences, dreams about dying, and how some choice ingredients can take a cookie recipe to the next level. Be sure to follow and subscribe to Em's Twitch! She streams frequently, where you can watch her live and request songs!   

(00:00) Pre Intro 

(01:15) Intro 

(02:46) Green Day & Roots 

(06:40) The Smiths & Morrissey 

(11:17) Modern Influences 

(15:34) Death Dreams / Special Songs 

(27:36) A Survival Guide of Touring 

(35:44) Becoming a better musician 

(41:56) Request Hotline Vol. 1 

(47:27) YouTube & Twitch 

(51:52) Pandemic Musicianship 

(55:24) Live Shows 

(1:00:40) Cookies! 

(1:04:20) Plugs 

(1:08:17) Get Your Don't   

Links:  

Em's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/survivalguidemusic 

Em's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/srvvlgd   

Em's Website:  https://www.srvvlgd.com/ 

Em's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalGuideMusic   

Survival Guide on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aXYIJXfX6biZvSGiKIxxX?si=CzRz9K-oRVSihtbVUKXLgQ 

Survival Guide on Band Camp: https://srvvlgd.bandcamp.com/   

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#tsunamibomb #survivalguide #emilywhitehurst #agentm #theactiondesign #srvvlgd

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Fifteen - Nick chats with Nenna Joiner; the owner-operator of the Feelmore brand,  adult retail stores, and soon to open Feelmore Social Club. More than a bedroom brand, Nenna is transforming Feelmore into a true lifestyle brand. Nick & Nenna also chat about erotic and controversial comics, inclusivity within the sex industry, and how Nenna goes above and beyond to form connections with customers and suppliers alike. Learn more about Feelmore and all of Nenna's amazing work by tapping on the links below. Please consider financially supporting Nenna and the Feelmore brand.  

(00:00) Pre Intro 

(01:30) Intro 

(02:12) East Bay Community 

(07:35) Entrepreneurship 

(16:22) Sex Community Inclusivity 

(22:46) Artists, Collection, & Comics 

(33:51) Innovation & Resolve 

(41:10) Sex Toy Trends 

(44:42) The Future of Feelmore 

(55:04) Arcades 

(57:19) Plugs & Outro

Links:  

Feelmore Website: https://feelmore510.com/   

Feelmore on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/feelmoreadult/ 

Feelmore on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-Ac4BQAMYLcCMWc19nmlw 

All other links and social media: https://linktr.ee/feelmore   

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#feelmore #nennajoiner #nennafeelmore

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Fourteen - Nick chats with Maria Cipollone about all things User Experience (UX) and how all companies benefit by learning more about people who use their products. Nick & Maria discuss UX research across multiple forms of media, and touch on how it's important to mentor the younger generation that's coming up in the field.  

(00:00) Pre Intro 

(01:07) Intro 

(01:52) UX 101 

(08:26) ML / UX across Media 

(21:07) UX and Video Games 

(32:05) Important aspects of UX 

(40:55) Paying it forward 

(49:13) Tangents 53:18 Plugs + Outro  

Links:  

Maria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacipollone/   

Maria's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariacip 

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#uxresearch #gamedesign #quantitativeresearch #techindustry #gamesindustry

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Two, Episode Thirteen - Nick chats with Stefanie Eskander, a legendary toy designer that has been creating toys for over 40 years! Rainbow Brite, Popples, Jem and the Holograms, Dolly Surprise, Love A Bye Baby, Polly Pocket, Cabbage Patch Kids and the iconic WWF Wrestling Buddies…there’s a chance that you’ve owned a toy that Stefanie helped create. Join us as Stefanie shares stories from her amazing toy design career.  

(00:00) Pre Intro 

(01:11) Intro 

(02:17) Wrestling Buddies / Ghostbusters 

(07:08) Stefanie's Illustration Work 

(19:47) Popples / Toy Design Insights 

(28:10) Jem and the Holograms 

(51:57) Moondreamers / Rebooting Lines 

(01:02:23) How Bratz Changed Everything 

(01:14:05) Play = Creativity 

(01:18:42) Plugs + Outro 

Links:  Stefanie's Website: 

https://www.stefanieeskanderdesign.com/ 

A link to Purchase Stefanie's book: 

https://stefanieeskanderdesign.com/toy-stories 

Stefanie's Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/stefdesignstoys/ 

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WIKY Links:  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnKlbmlpWh5KX-P5Dl0yJg 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2eN2tLoDhthO3oonA9I9So 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waitiknowyoupodcast/ 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@waitiknowyoupod 

Twitter https://twitter.com/WaitIKnow 

Website https://waitiknowyoupodcast.com/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wikypodcast 

Intro/Outro Bump - Alizeh Winter "Sister Cities" https://youtu.be/66sR1vPtL2k 

#stefanieeskander #jemandtheholograms #popples #toys #80stoys #wrestlingbuddies