[035] Writing good news leads and the Jacksonville shooting news cycle

IN THIS EPISODE 

We discuss journalism, its challenges in this time of online news, and go over the 7 types of (written) leads. We also talk about the recent Jacksonville shooting and the journalism that spun around it.

ABOUT MINDMINE

Authentic and insightful perspectives on society and culture... Aaaand gaming. #pewpewpew

Watch our core show on twitch.tv/MindMineTV, as we chat about left brain and right brain topics, discussing the arts, tech, politics and everything in-between that makes up the human experience (within Western Culture).

And on the other days ... on the other days, we game.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Feel free to pick Evin's brain any day. He loves great stories, great games and being a part of this great community! When he's not on MindMineTV, he's acting, teaching and seeing what else life has in-store.

Tatiana is a self-proclaimed marathon TV-show watcher. Girl gamer. DIY adventurer. Ailurophile. Storyteller. And lover of one-word sentences.

For more, come on over to MindMinePod.com!

RESOURCES

Great Beginnings: How to Write a Lead

[034] Consequences of China’s One-Child Policy; Missouri regulates the word “meat”

IN THIS EPISODE 

We discuss the 1970's Chinese law of having one child (with a focus on males), the impact it has had on today's China and the impact on livestreaming because of this (you'll be surprised!). We also talk about Missouri becoming the first state to regulate use of the word 'meat' and going after "Meat Alternative" companies like Tofurky. What are the arguments for and against? Find out!

ABOUT MINDMINE

Authentic and insightful perspectives on society and culture... Aaaand gaming. #pewpewpew

Watch our core show on twitch.tv/MindMineTV, as we chat about left brain and right brain topics, discussing the arts, tech, politics and everything in-between that makes up the human experience (within Western Culture).

And on the other days ... on the other days, we game.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Feel free to pick Evin's brain any day. He loves great stories, great games and being a part of this great community! When he's not on MindMineTV, he's acting, teaching and seeing what else life has in-store.

Tatiana is a self-proclaimed marathon TV-show watcher. Girl gamer. DIY adventurer. Ailurophile. Storyteller. And lover of one-word sentences.

For more, come on over to MindMinePod.com!

RESOURCES

China Is Preparing to End Draconian Family Planning Measures. But That Won’t Solve Its Demographic Crisis

Missouri becomes first state to regulate use of the word 'meat'

[033] 8 Video Games We’re Excited About [Gamescom 2018]

IN THIS EPISODE

We chat about Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany and PC Gamer's list of the 8 Best Upcoming Video Games - share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Games: Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Life is Strange 2, Shortest Trip to Earth, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Battlefield 5, My Friend Pedro, Hitman 2

ABOUT MINDMINE

Authentic and insightful perspectives on society and culture... Aaaand gaming. #pewpewpew

Watch our core show on twitch.tv/MindMineTV, as we chat about left brain and right brain topics, discussing the arts, tech, politics and everything in-between that makes up the human experience (within Western Culture).

And on the other days ... on the other days, we game.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Feel free to pick Evin's brain any day. He loves great stories, great games and being a part of this great community! When he's not on MindMineTV, he's acting, teaching and seeing what else life has in-store.

Tatiana is a self-proclaimed marathon TV-show watcher. Girl gamer. DIY adventurer. Ailurophile. Storyteller. And lover of one-word sentences.

For more, come on over to MindMinePod.com!

RESOURCES

The 8 best games of Gamescom 2018

[032] Rentership Society and the Future of US Infrastructure

IN THIS EPISODE

We discuss living in the "Rentership Society" - having it all but owning none of it - and how technology is helping us rethink our city streets - and the future of our infrastructure.

ABOUT MINDMINE

Authentic and insightful perspectives on society and culture... Aaaand gaming. #pewpewpew

Watch our core show on twitch.tv/MindMineTV, as we chat about left brain and right brain topics, discussing the arts, tech, politics and everything in-between that makes up the human experience (within Western Culture).

And on the other days ... on the other days, we game.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Feel free to pick Evin's brain any day. He loves great stories, great games and being a part of this great community! When he's not on MindMineTV, he's acting, teaching and seeing what else life has in-store.

Tatiana is a self-proclaimed marathon TV-show watcher. Girl gamer. DIY adventurer. Ailurophile. Storyteller. And lover of one-word sentences.

For more, come on over to MindMinePod.com!

RESOURCES

Having It All, But Owning None Of It: Welcome To The Rentership Society

Rethinking How We Build City Streets

[031] 4 Harsh Truths That Will Make You A Better Person

IN THIS EPISODE

We discuss 4 harsh truths about life and potential solutions how to survive despite them. Join in the conversation!

ABOUT MINDMINE

Authentic and insightful perspectives on society and culture... Aaaand gaming. #pewpewpew

Watch our core show on twitch.tv/MindMineTV, as we chat about left brain and right brain topics, discussing the arts, tech, politics and everything in-between that makes up the human experience (within Western Culture).

And on the other days ... on the other days, we game.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Feel free to pick Evin's brain any day. He loves great stories, great games and being a part of this great community! When he's not on MindMineTV, he's acting, teaching and seeing what else life has in-store.

Tatiana is a self-proclaimed marathon TV-show watcher. Girl gamer. DIY adventurer. Ailurophile. Storyteller. And lover of one-word sentences.

For more, come on over to MindMinePod.com!

RESOURCES

4 harsh truths about life that will make you a better person

Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life

Thumbnail image: "Moment of Contemplation" by Judy Mackey