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Be Awesome Together

Charles McFall, Tyra Burton

Join Tyra Burton, award-winning professor, social media strategist, and geek culture enthusiast, alongside Charles "Rock God of Podcasting" McFall for a weekly adventure in connection, creativity, and fandom. With over a decade of experience fostering dynamic discussions at Dragon Con, Tyra and Charles bring their passion for storytelling and community-building to the mic. Each episode dives into fresh discussions with creators, exclusive panels, and takeovers from fan-favorite personalities, all

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01:12:18

Rated R: Restarting, Rebranding, Retiring

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2025/06/07

🎙️ Be Awesome Together: A Rebranding Journey for CreatorsCalling all content creators—seasoned pros and fresh faces alike! The latest episode of Be Awesome Together, hosted by Tyra Burton and Charles McFall, dives deep into the real-talk, behind-the-scenes process of podcast transformation. If you’re wondering whether to restart, rebrand, or retire your own creative project, this episode is your sign to tune in.💡 Rated R: Restarting, Rebranding, RetiringThe show kicks off with humor and honesty as

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01:21:21

Mental Health, First Responders, and Finding Your...

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2025/05/31

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you're carrying the weight of the world alone? You're not. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Be Awesome Together, hosts Charles and Tyra are joined by Chaplain Dale Simmons—a 22-year public safety veteran and mental health advocate—for a raw and real conversation about trauma, resilience, and the importance of talking about what we don’t want to talk about.🔥 Whether you're in EMS, a creator, a college student, or just a human navigating a

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01:12:54

Be Awesome Together: Cookies, Chaos & Community

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2025/05/03

In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Tyra and Charles dive into the messy, beautiful reality of trying to stay motivated, creative, and connected when life feels like a nonstop marathon. From camera troubles and burnout to astrology, taxes, cookies, and creative goals, they share candid reflections on the emotional rollercoaster of juggling projects, careers, and personal growth.They open up about the importance of community, the challenges of asking for help, and the magic that happens when we

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01:08:45

The Return of Tyra: Batman Couches, Shelf Watch &...

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2025/04/30

🎉 Tyra is back! After five weeks apart, Charles and Tyra reunite on Be Awesome Together for a hilarious, heartfelt, and high-energy episode you don’t want to miss. From tech glitches to fandom obsessions, this episode dives deep into:🔹 The chaotic return of Tyra – and the mystery of the Batman couch🔹 Shelf Watch 2025 – will the shelf ever be built?🔹 Behind-the-scenes at Stellar Fest – including Tyra’s first-ever celebrity interview with Clayton Landey🔹 Fandom, Taylor Swift & the NFL – how

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00:51:19

Be Awesome Together: John "Quackfaster" O'Connell and...

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2025/04/22

🎙️ In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles flies solo again without Tyra (but she's promised to be back next week!) and brings on a special guest, John O'Connell — known to many in the DragonCon community as "Quackfaster."Highlights from the conversation:The Origin of "Quackfaster":John got his DragonCon badge name while volunteering for TechOps. It was a random assignment based on Scrooge McDuck's secretary, and it stuck!Architect by Day, Nerd by Nature:John

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01:08:42

🎉 Be Awesome Together – Live with Mike Bielaczyc 🎉

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2025/04/19

Topic: Art, Entrepreneurship, Fandom Community, and the Magic of Elf Ears!In this episode, Charles welcomes artist, writer, and elf-ear creator Mike Bielaczyc into the new studio space! They first met at Chattacon 2024 on a panel about self-promotion for creatives, and now Mike joins to share his amazing journey blending art, fantasy, and small business.Highlights:Mike’s Story: From being a laid-off computer guy to launching a creative business selling hand-painted elf ears at Renaissance

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00:47:15

🎉 Be Awesome Together – LIVE at Stellar Fest Season 1! 🎉

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2025/04/07

Topic: Podcasting, Streaming, and Being Authentically YouThis special episode of Be Awesome Together was recorded live at Stellar Fest, and it's all about creative energy, storytelling, streaming, and starting your podcasting journey—with a whole lot of laughs and shelf-watch updates thrown in!✨ Co-hosts Charles McFall and Tyra Burton dive into:The behind-the-scenes of teaching a live-streaming class to honors college studentsWhat makes a great podcast background (staged, geeky, or gloriously

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01:08:52

🎙️ Be Awesome Together – Episode with Dot Cannon of...

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2025/04/04

In this special episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles welcomes Dot Cannon, longtime friend, storyteller, and creator of the Over Coffee podcast and founder of Two Mavericks Multimedia in Long Beach, California. With Tyra out teaching an honors class on streaming and social media, Dot and Charles dive deep into the ever-evolving world of podcasting, storytelling, and the art-meets-tech landscape.Dot shares her journey from a 21-year radio career to running her own media business, producing over 450

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01:28:01

How to Get Involved at Dragon Con + Behind the Scenes...

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2025/03/21

Tired of being awesome alone? So are we! Join Charles McFall and Kevin Cafferty as they dive into an impromptu AMA-style episode of Be Awesome Together. With Tyra out teaching and a guest cancellation, Charles and Kevin keep the energy alive with honest conversations, laughter, and some behind-the-scenes insight into Dragon Con’s Digital Media Track.🔥 Topics covered:How to volunteer or get involved at Dragon ConBuilding panels and finding your voiceWhat makes a good co-host or panelistCreating

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01:15:38

🎙️ What Happens When Tech Fails LIVE? The Truth About...

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2025/03/15

Imagine this: You’ve spent hours prepping for your live stream. You double-check your mic, your lights, your software. You hit “Go Live” … and then—nothing works.Welcome to the world of content creation.On this episode of Be Awesome Together, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real, unfiltered struggles of podcasting and live streaming with special guest David Lott from Flicker Effect! If you’ve ever battled last-minute tech failures, audio issues, or the pressure to keep up with content

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01:26:56

BAT: Writing, Geekdom, and Sarcasm IQ with Hollis Jo...

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2025/03/09

Join hosts Charles McFall and Tyra Burton in this lively episode of "Be Awesome Together" as they welcome special guest and fantasy author Hollis Jo McCollum! The trio dives into geek culture, storytelling, and the quirks of being an indie writer. They reminisce about their favorite fantasy books, discuss Dragon Con memories, and share hilarious personal stories. Hollis talks about her journey as a writer, how she balances creativity with real life, and the unique ways she brings her

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01:36:20

"Lighting, Tech, and Theater with Vito" – Be Awesome...

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2025/03/01

Are you tired of being awesome alone? Well, so are we! That’s why we invited the multi-talented Vito to light up our lives—literally and figuratively—so we can all be awesome together!Vito is a digital media expert, theater professional, and tech guru who knows his way around lighting, sound, and all things production. He’s also a dedicated volunteer for the Digital Media Track at Dragon Con, helping make panels and live events look and sound amazing. In this episode, we deep-dive into the art and

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01:33:09

Be Awesome Together: How many spoons do you have?

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2025/02/15

In this heartfelt, freewheeling discussion, our hosts dive deep into the ups and downs of creative partnerships, digital media, and the realities of podcasting. They share candid stories from their experiences at events like Dragon Con, talk about balancing responsibilities with personal life, and explore strategies to cope with creative blocks and mental health challenges—like using Spoon Theory and simple mindfulness practices.Key Topics Include: Collaboration & Support: How working with

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01:28:31

Be Awesome Together: It's Hissin and Kissin season!

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2025/02/08

Its February and most podcast are doing love as a theme. When we do something on BAT we do it in the most creative of ways. So this episode features Jess and Sara hosts of "Hissin and Kissin" podcast about monster lovers. We go though recommendations of cozy monster fantasy books all the way into the forest if ya know what I mean. All of it is spoken about in pg13 terms but Charles still wasn't ready. Its a great show of entertainment and education!

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01:20:31

BAT: The Life-Changing Power of Saying YES!

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2025/02/01

What if one simple word could open doors you never imagined? In this video, we dive into the life-changing power of saying YES—and how it can transform every area of your life in unexpected ways!🚀 Tyra said yes to moderating, getting on camera, and live streaming regularly—leading to exciting new opportunities and confidence. 🌎 Charles said yes to attending New Media Expo, where he met people who would later transform his life in amazing ways. But it doesn’t stop there! These stories prove that

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01:18:11

BAT: Discover the Perfect Blend of Humor, Creativity,...

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2025/01/25

Are you ready for a podcast that mixes laughter, inspiration, and a touch of the unexpected? Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Phil Rood—a talented illustrator, storyteller, and podcast aficionado. From hilarious cat tales (yes, interdimensional cats are involved!) to heartfelt journeys in creativity and podcasting, this episode has it all.Listen in as Phil shares his path from struggling with self-doubt to embracing his creative passions. Whether you're an artist, a podcast lover,

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01:41:29

Be Awesome Together! Resolutions, Goals, and Inspiration

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2025/01/11

🚀 **New Year, New You!** 🚀Join Tyra Burton and Charles McFall in this powerful episode, Be Awesome Together! Resolutions, Goals, and Inspiration. After the holiday break, they're back and ready to kick off the year with energy, excitement, and real talk. In this episode: - Dive into the power of intent and why setting the right intentions is everything. - Get inspired as Tyra and Charles share their *2025 goals* and the steps they're taking to crush them. - Need help navigating *social media*

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01:02:01

"Only Murders, Endless Laughter: 'Death Rattle...

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2024/11/11

Enter stage right into the uproarious world of "Death Rattle Dazzle," where we pose the riveting question, "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?". Brace yourself for a panel full of laughter as we present a table read of an AI-created script for the musical that takes center stage in "Only Murders in the Building" Season 3!Never miss a panel, recording or post! Follow us on linktr.ee/dcdigitalmediatrack to make sure you are never left out.

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00:57:54

Fiction Podcasts (Not your father's old time radio...

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2024/11/11

Audio drama has returned in a big way to the podcast space. Creators use the latest tech to create interesting and entertaining stories that keep us glued to our earbudsThi. But how do you find cast and crew for your production, what do the scripts look like, and, equally important, how do you monetize your fiction podcast? Our experts have the answers. Never miss a panel, recording or post! Follow us on linktr.ee/dcdigitalmediatrack to make sure you are never left out.

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01:00:19

Salty Bet Live! DCon Edition - 21+

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2024/11/11

PLACE YOUR BETS! Come one, come all to the greatest fighting event of the season! Watch as two computer controlled fighters duke it out for your entertainment! Bet your worth in salt and pray you don’t get sent to the salt mines. Salty Bet Live! will be a crowd participation game where you choose which computer-controlled, randomly selected MUGEN character will win a match. Rules are simple: We’ll be streaming Salty Bet on a big screen. Before a match starts, you will stand on the side of the room

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