KnockBack, Episode 105: When I Grow Up
Added 2020-02-13 17:01:01 +0000 UTCThe Brothers Moriarty ended up with pretty awesome jobs, one of us in the gaming industry, the other in animation. But it's also true that, in our younger years, we aspired to some other professions. We ultimately found our way towards what makes us happy, but there were deviations along the way, and this week's episode of KnockBack is dedicated to the what-ifs that could have had us doing something totally different with our lives. Colin was nearly a historian; Dagan thought about law enforcement. Colin wanted to go to the stars; Dagan wanted to skate firmly on the ground. Let's chat about what we wanted to be when we grew up, and hear from the audience on the subject, too. Shall we?
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Oh I'm a permanent resident now so the days of applying for those permits are long gone, but I do know that while the provisions of trade under NAFTA are dead, NAFTA still persists as far as the movement of labor is concerned (my GF works in immigration law so this isn't outdated info). Work permits for Americans and Mexicans today are still applied through NAFTA , though I wonder if that's slated to change sometime in the future.
Travis Johnson
2020-02-19 23:24:04 +0000 UTCI wonder if you have to reapply now that NAFTA is dead. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-19 23:19:34 +0000 UTCFunny enough, the spirit of that guidance counselor lives on. When I moved to Canada three years ago to work in animation my job on the NAFTA permit was classified under Graphic Design, like that's at all related to what I do haha
Travis Johnson
2020-02-19 19:37:08 +0000 UTChttps://www.jsonline.com/videos/news/local/milwaukee/2018/07/27/bus-cam-video-footage-crash-into-marquette-building/849554002/
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-18 23:04:05 +0000 UTCWhat’s this Milwaukee bus thing you speak of? I tried looking it up but no idea which one to watch.
Tyler
2020-02-18 22:44:47 +0000 UTCGlad to hear it! Best of luck to you.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-17 22:03:18 +0000 UTCNice. You've got it all figured out. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-17 22:03:06 +0000 UTCHey Guys! I just wanted to say that I really appreciated this whole podcast and is definitely one of the episodes of knockback I'll have to revisit soon. I wanted to thank you specifically for giving me your answers on my question and I wanted to let you both know that your words of wisdom were truly helpful to where I've been in life for the last year. Thanks for the help and advice and not to mention all the outstanding content! I can't wait for next weeks episode of Knockback! Keep up the great work Gentlemen. Sincerely, Smitty
Johnathan Smitty
2020-02-17 04:27:22 +0000 UTCI got a degree in early childhood studies with a concentration in education, thought I wanted to be an elementary school teacher, then I worked with kids for a year and was like “nope, not doin that.” So then, I decided to apply to work at a mental health rehab center and I’m currently working full time there while going to school to be a recreation therapist. And yes, this type of therapy does involve video games, which can help clients’ improve their physical and cognitive development that might have been hindered by a mental illness or disability early in their life!
Will Hahn
2020-02-16 02:15:30 +0000 UTCNot so sure there's a market for it! Then again, not so sure there's a market for a brick breaker, either. =D
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:11:16 +0000 UTCGlad you enjoyed it!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:10:56 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:10:49 +0000 UTCIt probably does. But most of my history learnin' has been done on my own. When you think about it, I was only learning at a collegiate level for four years of my life.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:10:42 +0000 UTCThank you! Really excited to begin our next game. But first: Twin Breaker! =D
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:10:12 +0000 UTCThat is super cool! Congrats. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-15 07:09:41 +0000 UTCThis is not the right place but I just had an idea while listening to this. The next Sacred Symbols game sould be a Dagan skate boarding game. Great show by the way guys.
Ryan Murdoch
2020-02-15 03:56:30 +0000 UTCDamn, this episode flew by. This was fun. Can't wait for the next one.
Marcus Brown
2020-02-14 19:47:17 +0000 UTCGreat discussion as always!! Neat topic and a fun listen. These kinda broad nostalgia topics are always some of the more interesting Knockback episodes! Great advice on the college loans as well.
Nick DeBoer
2020-02-14 19:16:26 +0000 UTCI’m not done with the episode yet but honestly Col I feel like your historian background adds a layer to your career as a video game reviewer/podcaster that other people just don’t have. You dig in to the history of gaming companies, how series are formed/changes etc. it’s fun to hear your reviews because of it. Now you’re a PlayStation historian and a historian via knockback!
Kenneth Oms
2020-02-14 17:21:03 +0000 UTCThis episode was amazing! Glad the chips fell where they did boys or else we wouldn’t have one of the best communities out there! Colin: love hearing about the game design direction I think you’re tailor made for it. Dagan: work with Colin on Dagan Moriartys Pro Skater, Instant Classic!! 😂 see ya next week fellas
Remington James
2020-02-14 11:15:44 +0000 UTCCongrats, Jake! I’m currently pursuing my MA in History here in Louisiana.
Caleb Greer
2020-02-14 09:47:56 +0000 UTCI actually ended up getting my MA in history from a Canadian university (since that’s where I live) with a specialization in military history. I regretted my decision to pursue the MA initially, since I kept hearing how unappealing the degree was to prospective employers, but it ultimately was what landed me a job. For the past 9 months I’ve been working as the staff historian at a Consultant Archaeology company. I feel fortunate getting to do the sort of research and historical writing I did back at school—but this time getting paid for the work! It’s a shame that Fireside Chats had to be extinguished, Colin, because I feel as though many of our interests dovetail and we would have had a lot to talk about!
Jake H.
2020-02-14 02:13:42 +0000 UTCNow that I've done it once, I've got the bug. I'll have more to say on this soon. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:33:14 +0000 UTCThank you for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:33:02 +0000 UTCThank you. It's a passion!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:43 +0000 UTCThank you for your support!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:35 +0000 UTCYou're smart.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:29 +0000 UTCSo Dagan was right!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:22 +0000 UTCVery happy to hear that. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:08 +0000 UTCThat's a tough road!
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:32:02 +0000 UTCPlease enjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2020-02-14 00:31:56 +0000 UTCHearing you express that you want to continue to gravitate more towards developing games has me super psyched. I might be jumping the gun but Colin gameplay design with a Dagan artistic direction would be a dream come true.
Robert Graham
2020-02-13 23:51:37 +0000 UTCHey guys great episode and thanks for including my input! I really related to contemplating those "crossroads moments" in life. I find myself revisiting things and remark how I got lucky in some cases or wonder how my life could've been slightly/drastically altered if I had made a different choice or "x" event had never happened. Though, I think I dwell on the past too much and am really hard on myself for making mistakes. Also extra thanks to Dagan for the words of wisdom. They really resonated with me. I look forward to this podcast every week and it always brightens my day.
McBain
2020-02-13 23:08:38 +0000 UTCYour discussion on space/astronomy is very moving and resonating. Spot on
Caleb Greer
2020-02-13 22:59:26 +0000 UTCOh great topic, excited to listen when I get home! Thanks for always giving us something to look forward to. 😁
Captain Canada
2020-02-13 22:30:03 +0000 UTCWhen I grow up I want to be Colin Moriarty
Jason Green
2020-02-13 20:34:24 +0000 UTCYes! I have a feeling this one is going to be a doozy. And yes. A joey is a baby Kangaroo.
Anthony J Sanchez
2020-02-13 17:09:04 +0000 UTCCrazy excited about this wave of knockback!
Vaughn Allison
2020-02-13 17:09:01 +0000 UTCI wanted to test video games. I’m quite happy I got off that road.
Joey Rawlings
2020-02-13 17:03:39 +0000 UTCBeen pumped for this topic! Can't wait to listen on the drive home from work today.
Alex Bolton
2020-02-13 17:02:28 +0000 UTC
