Stroke Awards Celebration Livestream (with Friends!) (VL Extra)

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In this episode, Richard Hoeg and guests reflect on his stroke recovery, discuss his advocacy for early detection, and celebrate his award recognition. They delve into the Karen Read trial and the Bungie lawsuit, shedding light on the gaming industry's culture. They also share personal experiences with mental health, discuss the making of the Lawyers and Dragons show, and talk about future collaborations. (0:00) Introduction and Welcome (1:29) Technical difficulties and guest takeover (4:04) Richard Hoeg's award recognition and community support (8:16) Reflection on Richard's stroke recovery and advocacy for early detection (22:06) Discussion on the making of the Lawyers and Dragons show and audience interactions (48:03) In-depth discussion on the ongoing Karen Reed trial (1:01:13) Celebration of Richard Hoeg's recovery and personal experiences with mental health (1:42:59) Discussion on the Bungie lawsuit and the culture of death threats in the gaming industry (2:05:02) Richard's personal journey, coping with mistakes, and mental health discussions (2:33:12) Future collaborations, Canadian winters, and community support (2:46:22) Podcast wrap-up, future content discussion, and gratitude for community support