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Deep Linkers
The Reactorverse
Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 13

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Mangesh Hattikudur talks tech, storytelling, and the desire to learn - Deep Linkers
Episode 13
mercredi 25 juin 2025 • Duration 47:43
Deep Linkers is back for episode 13, now on the Reactorverse channel. We're excited to chat with Mangesh Hattikudur, former founder of Mental Floss and now Kaleidoscope. Mangesh shares his journey into tech and innovation and how he learned to couple that with storytelling. We also discuss the growing availability and revolution of online tools and what that could mean for the future of content creation.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Mangesh Hattikudur
https://instagram.com/Mhattikudur
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Patrick H. Willems talks film school, movies, deadlines and CONTENT - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 12
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 01:11:42
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Deep Linkers episode 12 is here! We're joined today by one of the seminal voices in the film video essay space, Patrick H. Willems. Patrick's career on YouTube came as the means to an end for an aspiring filmmaker. However, after a few early viral hits, Patrick cemented his voice, craft, and style as a YouTube mainstay with his thought-provoking and detailed video essays on film and larger cultural trends in relation to. We talk to Patrick about his work and how he views the impact he's had on the larger content creator ecosystem as it is today.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Patrick Willems https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems
https://patreon.com/patrickhwillems
https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems
https://instagram.com/patrickwillems
https://bsky.app/profile/patrickhwillems.bsky.social
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Talking Tinder Live with Lane Moore - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 3
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 55:27
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time affiliated with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
An all-new episode 3 of Deep Linkers featuring writer, author, musician, comedian, and professional Tinder user Lane Moore.
Lane is the author of “How to be Alone” and “You Will Find Your People”. She joins us to discuss her upcoming live show, Tinder Live, as well as her journey from starting to write for Cosmo to creating online content. She shares her experience working through the pandemic to stay in touch with an audience and the importance of supporting your favorite creators to keep fresh ideas viable.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Lane Moore
https://twitter.com/hellolanemoore
https://instagram.com/hellolanemoore
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Class Action Park & Beyond with Netflix Director Seth Porges - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 2
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 01:04:38
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time affiliated with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
For Deep Linkers episode 2, Drew Grant and James Del are joined by their old friend Seth Porges, director of Class Action Park. Seth's new film, How to Rob a Bank, is available on Netflix now.
Seth discusses his early days in the blogging sphere and how he made the transition to documentarian out of that journalistic background. The grass roots origins of his budding film career share many similarities to the struggles online creators face trying to follow their own passions. Seth provides valuable insight on the desire to make something you don't see elsewhere.
Host: Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Guest: Seth Porges
https://twitter.com/sethporges
https://instagram.com/sethporges
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
ARGs, Unfiction & More with Night Mind - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 1
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 01:01:15
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time affiliated with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
For our first episode of Deep Linkers, we’re joined by Nick Nocturne, whose channel Night Mind has championed independent unfiction projects with exhaustive analysis since 2015. His academic explainers tackle everything from Slenderman alternate reality games (ARGs) to Adult Swim’s WHAM CITY COMEDY; the existential puppet horror of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared to the hidden messages behind the Internet celebrity Poppy.
Even if you’ve never heard of an alternate reality game, you’ll want to check out this interview, where Nick, appearing in avatar form, offers insights about finding and sustaining passion, how to handle burnout and gardening creative content. Yes, gardening.
Host: Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Guest: Nick Nocturne https://www.youtube.com/@NightMind
https://twitter.com/nm_nicknocturne
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Jeff May, professional nerd, talks comedy, integrity and telling it like it is - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 11
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 55:01
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Episode 11 of Deep Linkers! Jeff May is known online for his various podcast shows, appearances and comedic contributions. With his background in standup comedy, Jeff applies his work ethic to everything he does and navigates his day to day hustle with vigorous routine. He breaks down the importance of letting people know his values and what to expect from him, while also reminding us what he expects from others professionally.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Jeff May https://www.youtube.com/@heytherejeffro
https://twitter.com/heytherejeffro
https://instagram.com/heytherejeffro2
https://bsky.app/profile/heytherejeffro.bsky.social
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
FilmJoy's Mikey Neumann on going from Borderlands to film criticism - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 10
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 57:49
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
We're joined for episode 10 of Deep Linkers by the colorfully commentative Mikey Neumann from his channel FilmJoy and hit series Movies with Mikey. Mikey started his career in the video game industry, working on titles such as Borderlands 1&2, Half-Life, Brothers in Arms, and more. He eventually transitioned to being a full-time video essayist, where he explains his appreciation for films he feels deserve further dissection in pop culture. We talk about his process, inspirations, and thoughts on the creative landscape as a whole.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Mikey Neumann https://www.youtube.com/@filmjoy
https://patreon.com/movieswithmikey
https://twitter.com/filmjoymedia
https://instagram.com/filmjoymedia
https://bsky.app/profile/mikeyface.bsky.social
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Joe Johnson from Tabletop Jocks geeks out about Magic: The Gathering - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 9
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 47:05
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Kick back and build your deck to this all-new episode 9 of Deep Linkers featuring Magic: The Gathering player, host, and aficionado Joe Johnson. Joe is founder and host of Tabletop Jocks, a Magic: The Gathering based channel that features big games and big name guests such as Post Malone, Joe Manganiello, Andrew Dismukes, Gabriel Luna, Lionel Williams, Cassius Marsh and more. Joe shares with us the origin of his Magic career, how he built his channel and connections, and his insight on what it means to bring people together through positivity and rejecting negativity.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Joe Johnson https://www.youtube.com/@TabletopJocks
https://patreon.com/tabletopjocks
https://twitter.com/tabletopjocks
https://instagram.com/tabletopjocks
https://tiktok.com/@blackneto_
https://twitter.com/blackneto_
https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Gamefully Unemployed's Tom Reimann & David C. Bell - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 8
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 55:10
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
It's a double-booked episode 8 of Deep Linkers as we are joined by creators and co-hosts of the Gamefully Unemployed podcast network, Tom Reimann and David C. Bell. Both former Cracked.com veterans, Tom and Dave have had their finger on the pulse of internet culture for over a decade plus and used their insight to create a product and audience that can appreciate their knowledge and wit. Now working on their own product while also collaborating with other former colleagues, Dave and Tom share insight into how they manage their work in the ever-changing landscape of content creation.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Tom Reimann & David C. Bell https://www.youtube.com/@GamefullyUnemployed
https://patreon.com/gamefullyunemployed
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gamefully-unemployed/id1345692836
https://open.spotify.com/show/5aAFJsOHDPD4fq3i9QdtgT
https://twitter.com/GamefullyUn
https://bsky.app/profile/gamefullyun.bsky.social
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse
Taylor Lorenz on Brain-Rot, Feminism, Horror Movies and More - Deep Linkers
Season 1 · Episode 7
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 48:15
DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below.
https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
We are joined by friend and collaborator Taylor Lorenz on episode 7 of Deep Linkers. Taylor's seminal coverage of the online creator space has cemented her legacy as one of the most influential voices in new media. With credits such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others, Taylor has been on the frontlines of the latest online trends and cultural movements for over a decade. You can find her, as of late, branching out with her independent endeavors on her show Power User and her newsletter User Mag.
Hosts:
Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic
Guest: Taylor Lorenz https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorLorenz
https://twitter.com/taylorlorenz
https://instagram.com/taylorlorenz
https://tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz
The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come.
Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse
Check us out on all the social media sites.
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse