Let's Play Podcast

In this episode, host Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2) interviews Carolina Ravassa. Gamers will know Carolina best as the stealthy hacker Sombra in Overwatch and Valorant's explosive Agent Raze, but Carolina also has a stellar film and TV resume, including roles on "The Affair," "Mr. Robot" and Step Up 3D, as well as the amazing web series she wrote, produced, and starred in, called Hispanglosaxon. Carolina and Kaili discussed her acting training, the tricky business of auditioning, and how Carolina's experiences meeting fans all over the world have made her an even stronger actress.
Follow Carolina Ravassa's social, YouTube, and Twitch channels for updates on her latest film and interviews with other video game and animation stars:
Instagram: @ravassa

Twitter: @carolinaravassa

Youtube: @hispanglosaxon

Twitch: @carolinaravassa
For bonus material with Carolina, visit the*gameHERs website.
For a transcript of this episode, click here.
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In this episode, Kaili interviews Erin Ashley Simon, a multimedia personality in gaming and esports who currently hosts The Download on VENN. Erin has forged an incredible career in gaming and journalism and broadcast all before the age of 30. She has never stopped advocating for greater representation for women and people of color in the gaming space. Erin and Kaili talk about the power of community in gaming, her roots in traditional journalism, and the importance of knowing your worth.
Follow Erin on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinasimon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/erinasimon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinAshleySimon

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa19WiJUhXTgcYYxgC_-9mQ

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/erinasimon

Link to Raise Money for HBCU Esports Leauge: https://tiltify.com/@erinasimon/amplifyhbcuesports

Amplify is a new charity stream series focusing on raising money to support the new HBCU Esports League driven by Cxmmunity, in partnership with Twitch. The series is a partnership between 300, Erin Ashley Simon and Cxmmunity, powered by eFuse.
How funds will be used:

• Providing scholarships to students competing in the HBCU Esports League
• Building physical esports labs on our partner HBCU campuses
• Assisting HBCUs developing accredited gaming curriculum

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Find a transcript of this episode here.

In this episode, host Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) dives into the world of esports with Brittany Lattanzio, Senior Talent Manager at Team Liquid. Brittany and Kaili discussed what it’s like to manage a team of 18-to-22-year-old players, prioritizing physical and mental health in the esports industry, how Brittany guides players to stay true to their authentic selves in the ways they take on partnerships and promotions, and what she hopes for the future of esports.
For exclusive bonus material, visit the*gameHERs website.
Photo in episode graphic by Rhys Rasmussen (@Rhys_Rasmussen)
Follow Brittany:
Brittany's Twitter is @_JunoTheCat
For business inquiries, Brittany Lattanzio can be found on LinkedIn
For more on Team Liquid:
Team Liquid's Twitter is: @TeamLiquid
and Team Liquid's website is teamliquid.com Find a transcript of this episode here

In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in RDR2) interviews classically trained actor Roger Clark, whose breakout performance as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 gained him international acclaim and countless accolades, including his win for best performance at the 2018 Game Awards. Kaili and Roger discuss how he built his craft in the theater, the nuances of performance capture, his own love of video games, and some behind-the-scenes stories about the "slap heard round the world."
Check out Roger on social media:
Twitter: @rclark98
Instagram: @rollingrog
and on YouTube: Roger Clark

You can purchase Roger's western audiobooks at https://payhip.com/unbridledaudio
For a transcript of this episode, click here.
For bonus questions with Roger, check out the bonus material page on the*gameHERs website.
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Part 2

Steven Ogg (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V)
*Adult language warning in this episode

Just can't get enough?! Us either! For our very LAST episode what better way to end the season than with Part 2 of our chat with the ridiculously talented, charismatic and incredibly popular Steven Ogg. Gamers know Steven best as Simon in The Walking Dead and as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V. His character in GTA V was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result. His impressive resume also includes turns in The Tick, Better Call Saul and Westworld.

Because this is the very last episode of the season, we mixed things up a bit. Instead of Kaili doing one of her signature interviews, she and Steven leave all their scripted notes and inhibitions aside and just talk. And laugh. And share. And reminisce. And swear (and then swear some more. You’ve been warned!). So you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a fly on the wall when two good friends “in the biz” get caught up, now’s your chance! Part two of this two-part episode coming next week!

Be sure to check out Steven in:

SNOWPIERCER which premiered on Sunday May 17th and airs weekly on TNT: https://www.tntdrama.com/snowpiercer

And his new film THE SHORT HISTORY OF THE LONG ROAD coming out June 12th: The Short History of the Long Road

Steven can also be found on Instagram: @Ogg_Steven

The Let’s Play Podcast is co-produced by Kaili Vernoff, Heather Ouida, Laura Deutsch, Rebecca Dixon and Verta Maloney and is proudly brought to you by www.thegamehers.com.

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