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, cult...

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Nov 22, 2025
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 c...

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Oct 27, 2025
“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...

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Oct 25, 2025
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...

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Oct 11, 2025
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 l...

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Oct 04, 2025
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...

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Sep 27, 2025
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 occasiona...

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Sep 25, 2025
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...

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Sep 13, 2025