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Psyched To Be With You!
by Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195)
Hello, my name is Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195) and I host Psyched To Be With You, a Blind Psyche podcast – a show chatting to people about who they are, what they do, but most importantly why they do it. I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and student mental health. I’m a person with Albinism which means I’m visually impaired/legally blind. Alongside my PhD and this podcast, I stream weekly on Twitch, feel free to use the link below to check out my content and social links.Links: https://linktr.ee/BlindPsyche
Episodes
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Christopher Leech - S4 Ep12 GRAND FINALE
In the 12th and FINAL EVER episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Christopher Leech! Your usual host with the most, Chris is finishing his PhD in Psychology looking at Video Games and Student Mental health. Alongside this, Chris is a Lecturer of Psychology at the University of…
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Jess Rutland - S4 Ep11
In the 11th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Jess Rutland! Jess is an exceptional human currently working as the Business Development & Marketing Manager at Safe In Our World! Further, they have a background in psychology, neuroscience and data – all linked to video games! As…
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Radderss - S4 Ep10
Content warning: This episode contains some strong language. Listener discretion is advised. In the 10th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Radderss! Radderss is a Twitch ambassador, content creator, and accessibility advocate and consultant. In this episode we chat all things...
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Katie Downey aka GoblinKatie - S4 Ep9
In the 9th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Katie Downey aka GoblinKatie! Katie is TTRPG player & performer, variety streamer, storyteller, mental health advocate, shenanig-ator and all-around DICE GOBLIN! In this episode, we chat all things dice and rolling them. The challenges...
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Jenny "kimchica" Windom - S4 Ep8
In the 8th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Jenny Windom! Jenny is a senior influencer manager by title, but in practice works in the art of “video game curation”. We discuss what this means, what it’s like to be part of a monthly video game club, working to your own values,...
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Mollie "littlemotac" Evans - S4 Ep7
This episode contains some strong language, parental advisory is advised. In the 7th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Mollie Evens! Mollie is a wonderful and bright human who endeavours to make games more accessible! Being a disabled person herself, Mollie is an accessibility...
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Bryn Richards - S4 Ep6
This episode contains strong language, parental advisory is advised. In the 6th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Bryn Richards! Bryn is a wiz when it comes to video game marketing, community and social media! This conversion includes info and advice on all those areas and more....
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Dr Emily Friedman - S4 Ep5
In the 5th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Emily Friedman! Dr Emily is an expert in 18th Century (to present) literature, game studies, Narratology and media preservation! This conversation had me ENTHRALLED. We touch on all the subjects above, and many more. Cantering on…
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Laura Dale - S4 Ep4
In the 4th episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Laura Dale! Laura is an author, accessibility and queer representation critic and consultant, video game writer and content creator. In this episode we discuss all things video games, writing, accessibility, content creation, queer...
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Doug Cockle - S4 Ep3
In the 3rd episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Doug Cockle! Doug is an actor, streamer, roller of dice and acting teacher. One of Doug’s best-known roles is that of Geralt of Riva in The Witcher video game series. I do indeed ask about being Geralt, but also how Doug became an…
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Owen Trett - S4 Ep2
Content Warning: This episode features some discussion of body image, weight, and fitness that could be triggering to some. Please ensure you take time and space for yourself, and if you need to access resources they can be found at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/ In the 2nd...
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Dr Amelia Herbst - S4 Ep1
Large Spoiler Warning for all things The Witcher – you’ve been warned! In the 1st episode of season 4 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Amelia Herbst! Dr Amelia is a therapist, specialising in all things gaming and nerd related. Alongside this an avid gamer, panellist at conventions and a fellow...
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Elisabeth (AKA: Arevya)- S3 Ep12
In the 12th and final episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Arevya! Arevya is a streamer, content creator, accessibility consultant and disability advocate! In this episode, we touch on all things disability, identity, accessibility in life and in gaming, mental health and SO MUCH...
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Dr Hannah Slack - S3 Ep11
In the 11th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Hannah Slack! Dr Slack is a post-doctorate researcher at Kings College London working on the U-Belong project. Researching areas on student loneliness, mental health, agency and more. Alongside all this, we tackle a number of…
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Dr Elizabeth Kilmer - S3 Ep10
In the 10th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Elizabeth Kilmer! Dr Elizabeth is a lichened clinical therapist, qualitative researcher, Author, and ADHD panel designer and advocate. In this episode we talk about the challenge of working multiple jobs, the therapeutic value of...
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A Little: The Psychgiest of Pop Culture: The Witcher
In the first of its kind, a miniature episode of the podcast you know and love “A Little Psyched To Be With You” is a deep dive on a specific topic. Returning guest Dr Rachel Kowert joins me to discuss her recent book The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Witcher. An edited collection of chapters…
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Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon) - S3 Ep9
Content Warning: This episode contains strong language some viewers may not like. In the 9th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon)! Matt is an amazing podcaster (hosting and producing) and occasional DJ! Matt currently works on a number of podcasts and I...
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Adam Clarke - S3 Ep8
In the 8th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Adam Clarke! Adam is currently working in games marketing - everything from press releases to full marketing campaigns for games. Adam was wonderful to chat to, and as such this episode has pretty much everything you can imagine!...
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Mxiety (Marie Shanley) - S3 Ep7
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges. This includes mentions of disordered eating, self-harm, suicide, and depression. These are, by and large in passing but some listeners may find this triggering. Access resources at...
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Mairi Nolan - S3 Ep6
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of spoilers, puzzles with themes viewers may find unsettling and the passing mention of the use of a firearm. Access resources at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/ In the 6th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Mairi...
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Anni Valkama - S3 Ep5
Content warning: This episode discusses topics that some listeners would like to be aware of. This includes health and fitness, mental health, and mentions of finance. Access resources at https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/ In the 5th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With…
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Irma Melunovic - S3 Ep4
In the 4th episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Irma Melunovic! Irma is yet another fantastic colleague, and friend who joins me on this episode of the pod. Irma is a fellow psychology researcher and GTA at Edge Hill University. Irma’s research looks at forensic psychology including...
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Beth Thomas - S3 Ep3
In the 3rd episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Beth Thomas! I am privileged to call Beth and friend, and equally as lucky to work alongside her. Beth is a fellow PhD Researcher and GTA at Edge Hill University. Beth is studying the intersection between video games, gender and gamer...
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Liz Favorito - S3 Ep2
In the 2nd episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Liz Favorito! Liz is one of my favourite people, and yet another of the wonderful humans I met at PAX East 2022! As East 2023 is around the corner we’ll be reunited for hijinks! We talk about Liz being a French teacher, the impact of...
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Amanda Spellmen - S3 E1
In the 1st episode of season 3 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Amanda Spellman! Amanda is a therapist working in the mental health space and has a background in social work. In this episode, we break down what therapy is, what it can look like and how it functions. We also discuss how being a geek...
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Doctor B - S2 Ep12
In the 12th (and final!) episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Raffael Boccamazzo (aka Dr B)! Dr B is a clinical psychologist with a PsyD doctorate, he is also the Clinical Director at Take This, a regular podcast host/guest and all-round style icon. As I work my way through...
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Dr Poppy Gibson - S2 Ep11
In the 11th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Poppy Gibson! Poppy is a senior lecturer at A.R.U university and is an EdD (or Doctor of education). Naturally then, you might guess we talk about all things teaching and education from a holistic perspective. We also discuss...
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Jennifer Kretchmer - S2 Ep10
In the 10th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Jennifer Kretchmer! Jen is an actor, writer, producer, TTRPG extraordinaire, actual play legend, accessibility consultant and disability activist! Like many in this season I had the pleasure of working with Jen for the Disability: The...
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Michael Mairs (aka Smirky) - S2 Ep9
In the 9th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Michael Mairs (aka Smirky)! Smirky is a Twitch partner, ToonTown legend, Communications degree graduate and upcoming panellist boss! Smirky is another great person I had the pleasure of meeting at PAX and speaking with him was…
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Dr Sarah Hays - S2 Ep8
In the 8th episode of season 2 – I am Psyched To Be With You, Dr Sarah Hays! Sarah is a licensed therapist, clinical contributor, Queer Women in eSports legend and much more! Sarah is an all-round wonderful human working in the geek-therapy space and is one of my favourite people to talk with. In...
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Dr Kelli Dunlap - S2 Ep7
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains terms and phrases relating to ill-mental health, and some mild language. Please be mindful, and take care if you need resources you can find them here: https://www.takethis.org/mental-health-resources/ In the 7th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched To Be With...
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Danielle Roe - S2 Ep6
In the 6th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you, Danielle Roe! Danielle (she/her) is a PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham in the UK exploring how non-binary, transgender and genderqueer people form, express and understand their gender identity in online spaces under...
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Dr Jamie Madigan - S2 Ep5
In the 5th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you, Dr Jamie Madigan! Jamie has a doctorate in occupational Psychology, and looks at the overlap between psychology and video games. A published author on the subject, Jamie has two books currently available alongside his website and…
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Rosie (RTParty) - S2 Ep4
In the 4th episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Rosie! Rosie is a member of staff at the wonderful Safe In Our World, podcast host, content creator and all-round wonderful person. This was such a fun chat, I feel like I clicked with Rosie right away and I legit can’t wait to work with...
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Dr Rachel Kowert - S2 Ep3
SPOILER WARNING for The Witcher seasons 1/2 and Final Fantasy VI/VII. In the 3rd episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Dr Rachel Kowert! Dr Kowert is an academic heroine of mine – author of books, researcher of video games, #CavillInfluencer, content creator AND MORE. This was beyond...
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Dennis Relojo-Howell - S2 Ep2
In the 2nd episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Dennis Relojo-Howell! We chat all things PhD life, resilience, blogging, Dennis's digital media company Psychreg and more! @dennisr_howell (https://twitter.com/dennisr_howell) All of Dennis' links: University webpage:...
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AdventDolphinRider - S2 Ep1
Psyched to be with you is back for Seasons 2, in Episode 1 I chat to Christopher aka AdventDolphinRider about content creation, streaming, Celeste, photography and more! @AdventGamesLive (https://twitter.com/AdventGamesLive) Check out Advent on his Twitch…
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Season 2 Announcement Trailer
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Season 2 of Psyched To Be With You in 2022! All the Blind Psyche links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/BlindPsyche
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Dr Catherine Talbot - S1 Ep10
CONTENT WARNING: During this episode, we talk about some research involving disordered eating. This section starts at about the 22min mark and goes on for about 10min. The sections are bookmarked by three Goose Honks. Please look after yourself, and if you’d like some resources, please check out...
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Marco (5olid5nake) - S1 Ep9
The ninth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things software engineering, football (LFC), the importance of video games – Metal Gear Solid and what it’s like to be a mod in an active Twitch Community PLUS much more! With this episode’s special guest...
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Auxane Boch - S1 Ep8
The eighth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things robots and social ethics, video games, horror and so much more of setting the world to rights. I do want to WARN - for those that like to listen/watch in family-friendly spaces we do talk about…
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Amanda Jones-Rincon - S1 Ep 7
The seventh episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things video game psychology, Take This, teaching, and a tangent about Dune! With this episodes special guest Amanda Jones-Rincon a PhD student. @JonesRincon (https://twitter.com/JonesRincon) I really...
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Daniel Walker - S1 Ep6
The sixth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things sports & psychology, concussion, football, avoiding spoilers and much more with colleague Daniel Walker. @walkerd_ehu (https://www.twitter.com/walkerd_ehu) I really enjoyed this and I hope you do...
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Dr Linda Kaye - S1 Ep5
The fifth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things social psychology, emojis in research, TedX talks, PR and her upcoming book! This bumper edition episode with Dr Linda Kaye! @LindaKKaye (https://twitter.com/LindaKKaye) I really enjoyed this and I...
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Rachel Button - S1 Ep4
The fourth episode of "Psyched to be with you" the podcast from Blind Psyche. I spoke all things board games, small business ownership, therapy and more with the owner of one of my favourite local cafe's. Rachel Button owns Sugar and Dice in Liverpool. @Sugaranddice...
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Dr Celeste Sangiorgio - S1 Ep3
The third episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things psychology and AI, finishing a PhD, patients and robots and Legend of Zelda with Dr Celeste Sangiorgio @ProfessrCelestr (https://twitter.com/ProfessrCelestr) I really enjoyed this and I hope you do...
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Dr Yemaya Halbrook - S1 Ep2
The second episode of "Psyched to be with you" the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things psychology research, positive effects of video games, farming sims and scones with Dr Yemaya Halbrook @DrJammyGames (https://twitter.com/DrJammyGames) I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too!…
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Dr Chrissy Cook - S1 Ep1
The first-ever episode of "Psyched to be with you" is the Talkshow part of Blind Psyche. I spoke all things research, music and JRPG with my special guest Dr Chrissy Cook. @ChristinelcookL (https://twitter.com/ChristinelcookL) I really enjoyed this and I hope you do too! Dr Chrissy's...
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Hi there! My name is Chris (or Chimp195 online) I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and mental health. I’m also a content creator, I sometimes write things, I stream my show Blind Psyche weekly on Twitch, and post to YouTube. I enjoy playing games and talking about mental health,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, my name is Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195) and I host Psyched To Be With You, a Blind Psyche podcast – a show chatting to people about who they are, what they do, but most importantly why they do it. I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and student mental health. I’m a person with Albinism which means I’m visually impaired/legally blind. Alongside my PhD and this podcast, I stream weekly on Twitch, feel free to use the link below to check out my content and social links.Links: https://linktr.ee/BlindPsyche
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Hello, my name is Christopher Leech (aka Chimp195) and I host Psyched To Be With You, a Blind Psyche podcast – a show chatting to people about who they are, what they do, but most importantly why they do it. I’m a PhD Researcher looking at video games and student mental health. I’m a person with...
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