About This Episode
Jamie Madigan has a PhD in Psychology, loves video games, and the nerds that play them so we obviously wanted to have him on the show. The hour long conversation touches on digital vs. real life relationships, how to be a parent that engages, how not to be a completionist (like the podcast producer), and many other interesting insights to the “moral panic” often directed at video games.
Episode Hosts
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.
Drew is the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming. He is also the editor of Explore the Bible: Students and co-hosts the weekly CaPC Digest podcast for Christ and Pop Culture. Drew has written for Paste Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Christianity Today, WORLD Magazine, and Think Christian. He lives in the Nashville, TN area with his wife and their three children.
Episode Producer
Starting with Clear Channel Radio in the 90's, 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 audio books and podcast production services.
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