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Be Awesome Together
by Tyra Burton
Be Awesome Together is a cozy gathering place for content creators and supporters hosted by Tyra, an award winning educator and long time digital cheerleader. BAT is more than a live stream and podcast. It is a place where content creators and supporters can come together. Relax - this is a no-judgement zone where you can ask 'dumb' questions and just be your self. More conversations are developing everyday.
Episodes
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Were-Otters, Dragon Con & Breaking Genre Rules: Ben Meeks Unconventional Perspective
He writes about a were-otter demon hunter... and can't stop breaking genre rules. Indie author Ben Meeks joins Tyra to talk about his Dragon Con writing origin story, his Side Street Book Market booth, and his new southern gothic series. Ben Meeks is a full-time indie author behind the Keeper...
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It's TV time on BAT with TV's Travis
Tyra welcomes podcaster TV's Travis to Be Awesome Together for a wide-ranging conversation about the art of storytelling across every medium. Travis juggles five podcasts including his flagship film show Wait, You Haven't Seen which recently released episode #381. This episode included James Bond...
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New Beginnings: Season 2 Begins
Tyra is back after a few crazy weeks of home renovation and family obligations! In this episode she gives a full tour of her newly transformed home office — complete with custom-built storage, new lighting, a new chair, and a whole lot of nostalgic finds from a closet clean-out. She also talks...
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Surfing the Chaos: Every Wave Is Different
🎙️ Episode Summary What happens when two of the most genuine voices in the creator space sit down and get real about burnout, boundaries, and what it actually means to build something you love? This episode of Be Awesome Together is one for the books — and not because everything went perfectly,...
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When Creators Hit the Wall
Sometimes creators don’t burn out because they hate what they do—they burn out because they love it so much they keep pouring from an empty cup. In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and Tyra dive into the very real weight creators carry: exhaustion, dopamine chasing, life...
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Be Awesome Together: The Gathering
This episode kicks off in pure chaos—and somehow turns that chaos into connection, creativity, and a whole lot of laughter. What starts as playful banter about shelves, editing struggles, and podcast launches quickly spirals into deeper conversations about building creative momentum, finding your...
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Surfing Chaos: From Creative Blocks to Breakthrough Moments
What happens when you drop a jet-lagged professor straight into a live podcast and ask her if inspiration was worth the trip? You get chaos, laughter, and a surprisingly deep conversation about creativity, burnout, and chasing the right kind of energy. Tyra returns from England overflowing with...
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From Planning to Panels: The Art of Being Eventful
This episode starts in pure Be Awesome Together fashion: the wrong button gets hit, the laughs come early, and then Charles and Tyra slide into a real conversation about what it actually takes to make events work. Beneath the jokes about chairs, gimbals, newsletters, TikTok Lives, and travel...
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BAT: Finding a New Flow
Tyra’s back in the office—Shelf Watch is alive—and the whole vibe is “we’re trying to be creators… but the tech is trying to humble us.” Between audio levels doing parkour, camera chaos, and the sacred art of not falling off a chair just to reach a tote bag, this episode is basically a real-time...
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Be Awesome Together: Spilled Whiskey Sessions
Earbuds in, prayers up… and the chaos immediately delivers. Charles road-trips to Kennesaw to record Be Awesome Together at Tyra’s kitchen table, where the “hot mess” energy is the whole brand. Between mic-muting mishaps, sushi heartbreak (RIP Sushiu), and a Korean BBQ glow-up, you get that cozy,...
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BAT Mail bag Q & A
Tonight’s grab-bag episode turns into a real-time masterclass in why “Be Awesome Together” works: you don’t just answer questions—you let the audience watch the process. Between Shelf Watch wins (Tyra reclaiming peace, Charles taking an Xbox day like it’s doctor’s orders), tech gremlins (hello,...
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Overwhelmed Creators Anonymous: Good Enough Wins
Charles “Rock God of Podcasting” McFall & Tyra Burton come in live with zero expectations and immediately lean into the chaos: language quirks, creator fatigue, and the very real “can I go back to vacation?” mood. From there, the episode turns into a candid, funny, way-too-relatable...
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Hot Spots & Habits: Planning the Year Without the Shame
New year, same chaos — and that’s exactly the vibe Charles and Tyra roll into with: “Happy rebooting of the Matrix.” What starts as the usual “are we live / can you hear the music / who’s got the button” spirals into the kind of real talk people actually need after the holidays: burnout, momentum...
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Have you had an awesomely creative year?
The episode opens like a real holiday living room: cats eating plastic, Shane crashing into the house like a tornado, and Charles & Tyra immediately getting hijacked by “life is lifing.” And somehow—between scotch, cold-brew regret, and a whole side-quest about chairs, shelves, and the chaos of...
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Professionalism: Skill, Judgment, and Not Being a Jerk
This episode starts exactly where real creativity lives: in the messy, human moments before the “perfect” show begins. From audio hiccups and nostalgic commercial references to candid laughs about chaos, Charles and Tyra pull the curtain back on what professionalism actually looks like when…
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BAT: How mentality affects creativity
This episode dives straight into the heart of creative burnout, sick-day fog, and the emotional roller coaster every creator secretly rides. Charles and Tyra openly unpack what it really feels like when mindset slams the brakes on creativity—whether it's doom-scrolling through exhaustion, pushing...
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BAT: Be Grateful Together
This episode is pure cozy-chaos in the best BAT way — whiskey jokes, southern cornbread debates, gratitude confessions, and a whole lot of heart. Charles and Tyra slide from dinner talk into deep emotional work without ever losing the playful banter that makes their dynamic magic. This is that...
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BAT: Stop, COLLABORATE, and Listen!
In this lively, off-the-rails episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and Tyra ride the post-Conjuration high and dive straight into what happens when creative chaos becomes creative collaboration. From RPG shenanigans, bizarre character voices, cults of Possum Christ, and loud hallway…
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Surf the Chaos: Patreon, Newsletters & Creative Energy
Charles and Tyra are back on Be Awesome Together with a blend of chaos, creativity, and cough drops. After battling sickness and AI frustration, the duo dives into something every creator should care about — building community and sustainability through Patreon. From late-night creative burnout…
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BAT: Translating Real-World Skills into Media Magic
What if your “regular job” was already your media training ground? In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and guest co-host Dr. Elaine Venter unpack how any real-world experience—waiting tables, pulling espresso shots, or leading a student club—can translate into digital-media skills.…
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“Building Your Audience, One Post at a Time”
Technical chaos meets creative community in this hilarious, heart-on-its-sleeve episode of Be Awesome Together! With Charles away, Tyra takes the reins (and the buttons) alongside returning favorite Bob McGough — author, podcaster, and self-described “redneck wizard wrangler.” Between missing…
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What's my Hook?
This episode of Be Awesome Together is equal parts chaos, caffeine, and creativity. Charles and Tyra dive into the art of crafting the perfect hook—that one-liner that makes people stop scrolling and start listening. From elevator pitches to podcast intros, they show how storytelling, humor, and...
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When should I get started?
Ever wonder what it really takes to start your own podcast? In this laughter-filled, nostalgia-driven episode, Charles and Tyra dig deep into their own podcasting origin stories — from chaotic first recordings and questionable mic setups to lessons learned after years behind the mic. Whether…
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How do I create in the lull?
Ever hit that point where you just don’t want to do anything—even the things you love? That’s where Charles and Tyra start this episode of Be Awesome Together, live, chaotic, and caffeine-fueled (with guest appearances from dogs, lattes, and laughter). They dive deep into what it means to create…
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What is a growth mindset?
This episode is pure, improvisational energy — two friends (and long-time collaborators) riffing on what it actually looks like to choose growth instead of staying stuck. Between Dragon Con debriefs, coffee obsessions, mic troubles, and the occasional spider horror story, Charles and Tyra weave...
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Post-Con Chaos, Cozy Vibes, and Nerdy Highs
Dragon Con just ended, and the blues are real—but instead of wallowing, Tyra and guest Elaine Venter turn their post-con crash into a warm, chaotic, and hilarious debrief. From volunteering in the Digital Media Track to exploring food courts, cosplay struggles, and meeting stars like Katee...
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Be Awesome Together! Rock Your Niche, from Passion to Personal Brand
This live Dragon Con 2025 episode of Be Awesome Together is buzzing with energy, creativity, and real talk about finding your niche. Charles and Tyra bring guest Barr Foxx to the table, and together they dive into the chaos of shelves (literal and metaphorical), saying “no,” and learning how to...
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BAT - How to Prepare for a Panel
This episode of Be Awesome Together is pure creator chaos in the best way possible. Charles and Tyra wrestle with tech gremlins, playful chatroom trolls, and the ever-looming countdown to Dragon Con—all while diving deep into what it really takes to prep for panels. From hilarious stories about...
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How to Co-Create Successfully – Without a Prison Sentence
In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and Tyra prove that surfing the chaos is the best way to co-create. From technical hiccups and Taylor Swift jokes to heartfelt stories of partnerships, breakups, and the magic of collaboration, this conversation is equal parts entertaining and...
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How to Co-Create Successfully – Without a Prison Sentence
Co-creating can be a dream—or a nightmare. In this episode, Charles and Tyra pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build something amazing with another person—whether it’s a book, a podcast, a business, or a passion project. From knowing when to join forces to spotting the warning…
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BAT: Apps and Software part 3
Are you tired of wrestling with your content calendar, juggling too many platforms, and wondering if “lifetime access” tools are worth it—or just a trap? In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Tyra and Charles roll into Part 3 of our “Apps & Software That Make Life Better” series. We dive deep...
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To the Rescue – Help for the Creative Process with Apps, Tools, Websites & More (Part 2)
Tired of being awesome alone? Charles and Tyra dive back in with Part 2 of the ultimate guide to software, apps, and tools that make your creative process smoother, faster, and more fun. From AI tools to project management hacks, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help creators get...
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Inside the World of Uploads of Fun: Creating Content with Your Kids and Keeping It Safe
Are you creating content with your family—or thinking about it? In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Josh from Uploads of Fun joins Charles to talk about what it really takes to build a family content brand the right way. "We’re not going to mortgage our future just to go viral. We're building...
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Kick Starting it How to build a successful Kickstarter from Scratch
In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Tyra and Charles are joined by Dennis Robinson — creator of the Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey graphic novel series and co-host of the Botched podcast. What starts as a chaotic and funny open quickly shifts into a rich, informative conversation focused on how to...
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To the rescue: Help for the Creative Process with Apps, Tools, Websites and more pt. 1
Are you tired of being awesome alone? So are we. Join Tyra and Charles in this jam-packed episode of Be Awesome Together as we dive deep into the essential apps, tools, and websites that help creative minds thrive — without losing their sanity. Whether you’re a podcaster, writer, designer, or…
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Be Awesome Together — Marketing Part 2: Making the Mess Work
“Are you tired of being awesome alone? Same.” In this jam-packed, hilariously unfiltered follow-up to our first marketing episode, Charles and Tyra bring you a raw, real-world look at how creators actually build a brand when everything goes sideways. From technical glitches to Canva crises to...
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How to be a killer guest and get killer guests on your show. AKA: how to kick in the podcasting door
Charles and Tyra dive into what it really takes to be an unforgettable podcast guest (and a prepared host). From tech fails to awkward guest moments, they get candid about the chaos of streaming setup, their favorite guest stories, and why good communication trumps a perfect mic. They talk...
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Be Awesome Together: Branding, Frustration & Finding Your Vibe
Are you tired of being creatively stuck, cranky at tech, or just trying to be awesome on a Monday? This episode of Be Awesome Together is exactly what you didn’t know you needed. 🎙️ What Went Down It starts with chaos—tech fails, a sick dog, and Monday moods. But then it transforms into a...
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Measuring Success in Podcasting: Why You Should Keep Creating Even When It Feels Like No One's Listening
Is your podcast echoing into the void? You’re not alone. In this candid and inspiring episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and Tyra dive deep into the heart of podcasting: why we create, how we define success, and what to do when the downloads just don’t match the effort. From hilarious...
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Rated R: Restarting, Rebranding, Retiring
🎙️ Be Awesome Together: A Rebranding Journey for Creators Calling 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...
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Mental Health, First Responders, and Finding Your People | Be Awesome Together ft. Chaplain Dale
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…
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Be Awesome Together: Cookies, Chaos & Community
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...
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The Return of Tyra: Batman Couches, Shelf Watch & Stellar Fest Shenanigans
🎉 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...
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Be Awesome Together: John "Quackfaster" O'Connell and the Art of Awesome
🎙️ 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"…
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🎉 Be Awesome Together – Live with Mike Bielaczyc 🎉
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…
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🎉 Be Awesome Together – LIVE at Stellar Fest Season 1! 🎉
Topic: Podcasting, Streaming, and Being Authentically You This 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!…
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🎙️ Be Awesome Together – Episode with Dot Cannon of Over Coffee Podcast
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 Maverix Multimedia in Long Beach, California. With Tyra out teaching an honors class on streaming and social media, Dot and Charles...
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How to Get Involved at Dragon Con + Behind the Scenes with Digital Media Track | BAT AMA
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...
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🎙️ What Happens When Tech Fails LIVE? The Truth About Podcasting & Streaming Chaos 🎙️
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…
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BAT: Writing, Geekdom, and Sarcasm IQ with Hollis Jo McCollum
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Be Awesome Together is a cozy gathering place for content creators and supporters hosted by Tyra, an award winning educator and long time digital cheerleader. BAT is more than a live stream and podcast. It is a place where content creators and supporters can come together. Relax - this is a no-judgement zone where you can ask 'dumb' questions and just be your self. More conversations are developing everyday.
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Tyra Burton
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