After a technical difficulty delay in the release, we're finally back with one of our most packed episodes yet—Season 3 Episode 8 of Life of a Content-Creating College Student! This episode marks a historic milestone as we welcome a full cast of five voices to the podcast: Luis Solis, Luis Espinoza, Hayden-Niewhal Thomas, Charlotte Waite, and yours truly, WayneZ0207™️. Together, we dive into the recent whirlwind of excitement at Oregon Tech and beyond. From winning the Encore Award at Catalyze Klamath for my youth development concept Youthtopia, to traveling for the grad school trip in Portland (yes, there was a hot tub involved), this episode is jam-packed with growth, laughter, and tears—literally, as Charlotte shares how the TOP Honors speech moved her to tears. 😭✨

Academically, I’ve been burning through projects faster than Nintendo can brick your emulator (don’t worry—we talk about that too). I’ve been tackling my final projects for PSY 347, BUS 326, and STAT 243Z, and managed to finish MIS 206 early after wrapping up a major paper on automation’s industry-wide impact. Meanwhile, content creation hasn’t stopped. I’ve been putting DaVinci Resolve Studio 20’s Beta Version 3 through its paces, using its 78 neural engines and AI-driven tools to remaster content—upscaling the Catalyze stream to stunning 4K HDR. And yes, the editor is more demanding than OBS with 20 Chrome tabs open, but worth every crash for that visual gold. 💻🔥

Shout out to Dr. Wilson for IDEAfest sponsorship, Miguel Figueroa for his project management insights, and creator credit to Dantic (check out his flight class gaming adventures here and Screen Rant for their awesome Star Wars blogs! 🌟🎙️

Don’t forget: new episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Facebook, and Amazon Music!

🎉 BONUS: Our WayneZ0207 5th Anniversary celebration continues—here’s a reassuring congrats, reminding us of this year’s award winners:

• 🏆 Creator Legacy Award: WayneZ0207 & Charlotte Waite

• 💼 Stupendous Second-in-Command: Charlotte Waite

• 🎭 Punchline Pandemonium: GlVikingFisherman63

• 💫 Life of the Creator: Alex Lumbreras

• 😈 Sinister Stream Scoundrel: The Gatekeeper (boo! hiss! 👎)

📌 Stay tuned, folks—this one's not to be missed!

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Hey folks, welcome to Season 3 Episode 7 of Life of a Content-Creating College Student, also known as the WayneZ0207 channel's 5th Anniversary Special! In this episode, I reflect on the incredible journey of balancing academia and content creation, and celebrate the evolution of our work over the past five years—from the humble beginnings of Hurst Entertainment with the original trio (myself, GlVikingFisherman63, and MattDC123) to the multifaceted projects we’re tackling today.

Academically, the last two weeks have been transformative. I secured a nomination supported by glowing recommendation letters from Alex, Professor Kivatinos, Clint, Professor Hallie Neupert, and Dahiana Padilla, and both Charlotte and I shared the Creator Legacy Award at our 5th Anniversary Celebration. I was also invited on an inspiring trip to Portland to explore graduate schools while earning TOP Honors for the third consecutive year. These experiences underscore how every academic challenge is an opportunity to unlock not just individual success, but the success of our entire community.

On the creative side, we’ve grown tremendously. I learned valuable lessons from ethical leadership, effective public speaking, and in-class experiments that remind us that content creation is a form of personal selling. We also recognized our journey through the 5th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to our award winners: the shared Creator Legacy Award to Charlotte Waite and me, the Stupendous Second-in-Command Award to Charlotte Waite, the Life of the Creator Award to Alex Lumbreras, and the Punchline Pandemonium Award to GlVikingFisherman63. And, of course, we can’t forget the Sinister Stream Scoundrel Award—a victory for the Gatekeeper that we mock every chance we get!

Thank you for being part of this adventure as we continue to break barriers, refine our skills, and push the limits of creativity. Stay tuned for more epic moments as we keep bridging the gap between academic rigor and multimedia innovation.

#WayneZ0207 #ContentCreation #CollegeLife #LegacyAwards #FourthWallBreakers

Hey folks, welcome to Season 3 Episode 6 of Life of a Content-Creating College Student! In this episode, I share two major wins from the past two weeks: I went ice skating for the first time—proving that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to amazing new experiences—and I added another credential to my resume, opening even more doors. On the academic front, I’ve been deep into my Ethical Leadership Certification Program, dissecting the differences between personal and organizational ethics, and revisiting leadership models to sharpen my skills. These lessons reinforce the importance of balancing academic rigor with real-world experience—a balancing act every college student and content creator understands.On the content creation side, we dive into critical updates, including our ongoing journey with the WayneZ0207 5th Anniversary Awards. Your vote counts as we celebrate excellence in our community! Here’s the breakdown:• Creator Legacy Award: WayneZ0207, Charlotte Waite, GlVikingFisherman63, President Jessilynne Beeman, MattDC123• Stupendous Second-in-Command Award: GlVikingFisherman63, President Jessilynne Beeman, Charlotte Waite• Sinister Stream Scoundrel Award: The Gatekeeper, Shao Kahn, Heihachi Mishima• Life of the Creator Award: WayneZ0207, Charlotte Waite, Alex Lumbreras• Punchline Pandemonium Award: WayneZ0207, Charlotte Waite, GlVikingFisherman63Voting for these awards closes on April 3rd, 2025—so make sure your voice is heard at https://www.waynez0207-fourthwallbreakinggamer.com/5thanniversaryawards! Despite a few technical setbacks, we’re pushing forward with passion. Join me as I break the fourth wall and bridge the gap between credentials and hands-on skills with a healthy dose of pop culture and gaming flair. Tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music for more epic content!