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Humans of Gaming 182 | Kate Kadowaki on “TV Eye”, KSM, and Being Another Human

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Kate Kadowaki is one of the founders of Love Thy Nerd, and the only one that can make the claim to be a “Disney Princess.” The drummer for the former Disney pop/rock group “KSM” (and no, even she doesn’t know what it stands for), Kate talks to Drew and Chris about the path that led her out of the church and the unassuming path that put her in front of talent scouts for the “Go-Go’s” inspired band. The conversation covers the effects of fame, the difference between the “normal” routine or “real life”, and how a quick decision to play for the church again led her to her husband and a strengthening of her faith.





Episode Hosts

Drew Dixon
Founder
Executive Editor at Penguin Random House. Author of Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games and founder of Love Thy Nerd.
Chris Gwaltney
Co-founder | Chief Executive Nerd
Chris is the Chief Executive Nerd of LTN and co-host of Humans of Gaming. He loves his wife and games. He lives in Ventura, California with his wife and his games.

Episode Producer

Jonathan Clauson
Starting with Clear Channel Radio in the '90s, Jonathan has worked in audio and marketing for 20 years. Credits include stints at EA Tiburon, Christianity Today, Christ and Pop Culture, and freelancing as voice talent for audiobooks and podcast production services.

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