From Sugar Free life to the Crystal ball of Retirement
04/09/24 • 39 min
Struggling to juggle your tech hoarding habits with your role as a world-class dad? This episode's for you! Bearded Nova and I, Morph, are back on the Dad Mode airwaves, spinning yarns about how a new 14-terabyte external hard drive is revolutionizing our content creation storage – because let's face it, we're all a few baby photos and video files away from the dreaded "Storage Almost Full" notification. We're swapping secrets on keeping our digital lives decluttered and our devices running smoothly, so you too can feel the sweet relief of a well-organized tech life.
But life isn't just about the gigabytes; it's also about the giggles and the grit. We're diving into the lighter side of things with a laughable look at 'candy salad' (yes, it's a thing), and sharing the all-too-relatable struggles of dieting while our kids live in a sugar-fueled paradise. Then we get real, peering into the crystal ball of retirement and musing over the legacies we're piecing together, from vintage video games to four-legged family members. Whether you're a financial whiz or just starting to navigate the maze of retirement planning, there's a nugget of wisdom in here for you.
And for the grand finale, we're getting candid about the wild ride of fatherhood, balancing work, hobbies, and those precious dad moments. Whether you're sneaking in a late-night gaming session or sharing a heart-to-heart with your little one, we're here to remind you that you're not alone in the quest for that elusive work-life balance. So, fellow dads, plug in, pour yourself a dad-approved beverage, and let's raise a toast to the thrills and spills of parenting, one podcast episode at a time. Cheers to leveling up in Dad Mode!
Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Struggling to juggle your tech hoarding habits with your role as a world-class dad? This episode's for you! Bearded Nova and I, Morph, are back on the Dad Mode airwaves, spinning yarns about how a new 14-terabyte external hard drive is revolutionizing our content creation storage – because let's face it, we're all a few baby photos and video files away from the dreaded "Storage Almost Full" notification. We're swapping secrets on keeping our digital lives decluttered and our devices running smoothly, so you too can feel the sweet relief of a well-organized tech life.
But life isn't just about the gigabytes; it's also about the giggles and the grit. We're diving into the lighter side of things with a laughable look at 'candy salad' (yes, it's a thing), and sharing the all-too-relatable struggles of dieting while our kids live in a sugar-fueled paradise. Then we get real, peering into the crystal ball of retirement and musing over the legacies we're piecing together, from vintage video games to four-legged family members. Whether you're a financial whiz or just starting to navigate the maze of retirement planning, there's a nugget of wisdom in here for you.
And for the grand finale, we're getting candid about the wild ride of fatherhood, balancing work, hobbies, and those precious dad moments. Whether you're sneaking in a late-night gaming session or sharing a heart-to-heart with your little one, we're here to remind you that you're not alone in the quest for that elusive work-life balance. So, fellow dads, plug in, pour yourself a dad-approved beverage, and let's raise a toast to the thrills and spills of parenting, one podcast episode at a time. Cheers to leveling up in Dad Mode!
Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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From Sugar Free Life to the Crystal ball of Retirement
Ever had a tech meltdown during a creative project? We know that feeling all too well, which is why we're jazzed to share our latest acquisition: a colossal 14 terabyte external hard drive that's revolutionizing our content creation process. Our latest chat isn't just about tech triumphs though; we're peeling back the curtain on how we shape our podcast's engaging format, from structured dialogues to off-the-cuff banter. We're even putting out a call to action for your input on the discussion styles that hit the right notes for you.
Switching gears to a more personal note, I take you through my own health journey, confronting severe liver damage head-on and steering my diet down a healthier lane. It's a transparent tale from succumbing to a sugar-heavy diet, to discovering delight in zero-sugar rum and culinary creativity that doesn't skimp on satisfaction. Plus, we'll explore how these life changes can affect social dynamics, and how to navigate gatherings without abandoning your health goals or your social life. It's all about striking that delicate balance between well-being and still relishing the good times.
Lastly, we're unpacking the complexities of financial planning and how it varies across the pond, from U.S. retirement schemes to Australia's superannuation. Our discussion branches out to encompass life insurance tweaks and the offbeat idea of collectibles as inheritance – yes, my Planet Express ship could be someone's treasure down the line. We're also swapping stories with friends about the idiosyncrasies of bequeathing belongings. So if you're a dad trying to stay afloat in the parenting pool, or just someone eager for a hearty mix of tech, health, and fiscal savvy, this episode packs a punch!
Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
DadMode: Parenting, Gaming, Streaming, Life - From Sugar Free life to the Crystal ball of Retirement
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Turning off normal human male mode . Switching to dad mode . Welcome in to dad mode With your hosts Bearded , Nova and Morph .
Speaker 2By the way , I kept running into space issues with the videos that I'm recording and stuff I've had in the past . So I finally got myself a good external like a 14 terabytes for like $200 . Yeah , 14 terabyt
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