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Why We Need Escapism - Musings #2

May 22, 2023 by Neoplasmic in Articles, Editorial, Musings, Arcade Reloaded (vol. 3)

Hello, fellow Renegades! We’ve decided to try something a little bit different with this piece in the interest of adding some visual variety and a little bit of an exploration of what it means to utilize media as a form of escapism. The world’s going to Hades in a handbasket, so a break from the harshness of reality is always welcome. Anyway, hope you enjoy this experiment!

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May 22, 2023 /Neoplasmic
games, movies, TV, editorial, musings, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doom Eternal, Battlestar Galactica, gilmore girls
Articles, Editorial, Musings, Arcade Reloaded (vol. 3)
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Workplace Horror Stories - Mental Health Checkup #10

May 16, 2023 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Podcast

Bad management, weird moments in customer service, and... a North Korean missile threat? Oh, yes, you've stepped into... the Retail Zone! Listen as Mike, Nick, and Keona regale you with tales of their sordid former lives in retail and customer service on the latest edition of the Mental Health Checkup! We also briefly discuss the ongoing WGA writers strike taking place in Hollywood. Please enjoy the episode!

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May 16, 2023 /Neoplasmic
mental health, writers strike, retail, musings
Mental Health, Podcast
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Reminiscences and Our Current State of Mind - Mental Health Checkup #9

November 07, 2022 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, RPC Podcast Network, Musings

Welcome to the latest episode of the Mental Health Checkup, wherein Captain Kaye, Neoplasmic, and the Streamin’ Demon are joined by BioShocker for the first time as they reminisce about past responsibilities and current opportunities! While 2022 has been a stressful year for many reasons, our crew still looks ahead to the future and finds the silver lining in the storm cloud of this life. Remember, if you’re ever dealing with difficulties, you are never alone. That’s the main message we want to send with this podcast.

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November 07, 2022 /Neoplasmic
mental health, Movies, musings
Mental Health, RPC Podcast Network, Musings
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Still Bezerk: The Eminem Retrospective Part 2 - RPC Jukebox #8

December 22, 2021 by Joshua Lozano in Music, Musings, RPC Jukebox

Previously on RPC Jukebox: Captain Kaye was joined by Nick and Haley to discuss the long and winding road that is Eminem's career. And now, they lose themselves in the later half of his discography.

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December 22, 2021 /Joshua Lozano
Eminem, The Eminem Show, RPC Jukebox, musings
Music, Musings, RPC Jukebox
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On Loss and Change - Musings #1

February 02, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Articles, Musings

Loss and grief are difficult emotions to process and live through, but they can also lead to change. Neoplasmic shares a personal story about how he coped with the ending of a relationship and how it led him to redefine himself, and how it prepared him to launch this website with his friends. TW: suicidal thoughts and depression are discussed.

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February 02, 2021 /Neoplasmic
mental health, personal, musings, self-care
Mental Health, Articles, Musings
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