AFK Re-Run | The True Meaning Behind AFK And Why I Started This Podcast

AFK w/ Ninja

Ninja & SALT

Video Games, Society & Culture, Afk, Gaming, Entertainment News, Culture, Society, Leisure, Esports, Ninja, Entertainment, News, Wellness

4.8 • 638 Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

A re-run episode of AFK as we do some spring cleaning this week. Sit back, get cozy, and join Ninja for a nostalgic trip through his gaming roots, brotherly rivalries, and wild antics of his early life. Get an exclusive glimpse into Ninja's journey and follow his rise through the ranks of classic games like Halo, H1Z1, PubG, and finally, Fortnite, where he exploded into global popularity. Ninja gives you a peek behind the curtain into how he handled this incredible growth that led to him playing with Drake, signing an Adidas shoe deal, being on Forbes Top 100 and taking the stage on Family Feud, The Masked Singer and so much more. In our "Daily Dose” segment, discover Ninja's take on trending topics like Twitter vs. Threads and Twitch vs. Kick. Then, Tyler becomes the guest, tackling a series of This or That and Rapid Fire questions where he finally explains why he's diving into audio-only podcasting and teases exciting future plans for the show.

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0:00.0	Welcome. Welcome. You are now tuning in. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome to the show, welcome. You are now tuning in.
0:22.7	Welcome, welcome.
0:23.8	Welcome to the show, everyone.
0:25.4	It's Ninja, aka Tyler Blevins,
0:27.7	and I'm thrilled to bring you an exciting
0:29.5	and intimate audio experience twice a week.
0:32.3	No videos, no screens,
0:34.2	just good old-fashioned audio radio goodness,
0:36.6	like the good old days.
0:37.8	But, you know, now and new.
0:41.6	Join us every single week for an in-depth conversation with a remarkable artist, creator, or athlete,
0:48.5	as they share their inspiring paths to success and their unique interests beyond the spotlight.
0:54.2	And our second weekly episode, it's just you and me, baby, as we dive into trending news,
1:00.5	cultural hotspots, hot takes, rapid fires, and so much more.
1:05.1	There may be a surprise guest, like my brother, maybe even the wifu, Jay Ghostie, who will
1:10.0	drop by for some unfiltered gaming debates and football highlights, maybe even the wifu, Jay Ghostie, who will drop by for some unfiltered gaming debates
1:12.7	and football highlights, maybe some relationship
1:14.7	advice. The show
1:16.8	will always be different, always be
1:18.6	fun, and always be insane.
1:21.6	So gather around the fireplace,
1:23.5	grab your gamer hoodie,
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