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16 Rob Pottorf

Rob Pottorf

What’s it like to have a brain tumor?

In Paris, France and Orlando, Florida, Disney is opening a new attraction this summer: Cars2. While you watch the stunt car preshow, you’ll be listening to Rob Pottorf’s music. He’s done scores for  theme parks, movies and TV. He managers to do it by working work and not living in Hollywood. You can do it too. All you need is a ukulele, a Fender Rhodes and an enormous amount of talent.  And did I mention the brain tumor? Check out Rob’s studio and music. Click here.

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11 Veronica Belmont

Veronica Belmont

What’s it like to be an “on-air” talent?

If you like technology shows, you’re probably heard or seen Veronica Belmont. She is an on-air personality for Tekzilla, Sword & Laser, and Qore. She is a podcaster extraordinaire but how she got there is an interesting story. Veronica  struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks. She credits the internet for helping her battle the first. And explains how you can control panic by controlling your schedule…and by playing video games, of course. To visit Veronica’s website click here.

 

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10 Andrew Bosley

Andrew Bosley

What’s it like to be an artist for a video game company?

Andrew Bosley is a artist. In high school that makes you special; in art school it’s the norm. But he says, the real fun is using art to solve problems. Andrew explains  why drawing quickly is essential to his job, how a concept artist differs from a character artist, and when you should compare yourself to others and when you shouldn’t. He also explains the difference between blueprints vs. inspiration, and how he met the Queen Mum at the National Gallery, sort of.

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07 Jason Howell

Jason Howell

What’s it like to be a producer?

Do you remember Roz from the sitcom Fraiser? She was the producer of his (fictional) radio show. She ran the board, arranged for guests, and handled lots of details. Jason Howell does the same thing for a variety of tech-oriented podcast video shows. He also explains a visit by the Secret Service, the joys of fatherhood, and what it’s like to be late for your college graduation… and you’re speaking.

You can catch Jason at Tech News Today. And for his website click here.

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02 Iyaz Akhtar

Iyaz Akhtar

What’s it like to be a tech writer?

This is the story of how an American-Pakistani, who was educated in Catholic schools, went to law school and became a podcaster. But you’ll also learn why tax law is fun, how to think like a dog, and what no one tells you about babies. Iyaz Akhtar (This Old Nerd.com) speaks eloquently of two major events in his life: the birth of his son and the death of his father. I didn’t know Iyaz was changing jobs but I faked it. To see Iyaz in episodes of This Old Nerd click here.