Pass The Controller Podcast: A Video Game & Nerd Culture Show podcast

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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465: Baby Driver | PTC Movie Club March 2025 1:42:38

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about Mike's pick for the PTC Movie Club for March 2025, Baby Driver. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. www.supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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464: Mike Doesn't Know Anything About Severance | More Remakes? 1:28:10

8 giorni fa1:28:10

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about the what they've been playing and watching including a zero spoilers chat about Severance, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Persona 3 Reload, and how do they feel about more ports, remakes, and remasters. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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463: Assassin's Creed Shadows Review In Progress 57:05

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about the Assassin's Creed series and Brenden and Dom's thoughts on AC Shadows so far after over 20 hours in. Our AC Shadows discussion does not contain story spoilers in this episode. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io https://bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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462: Moving & Grooving | Mike's Episode 1:04:10

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about what they've been playing and watching but mostly Mike takes over and chats about Dandadan, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Mythic Quest, Creature Commandos, Heretic, Severance, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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461: Monster Hunter Wilds Early Thoughts | Pokémon Presents 1:16:31

22 giorni fa1:16:31

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about what they've been playing and watching including Severance (spoiler free), Dandadan, Split Fiction, thoughts on the Pokémon Presents, and Todd and Brenden's early thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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460: The Boy and the Heron | PTC Movie Club February 2025 1:25:13

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about Brenden's pick for the PTC Movie Club for February 2025, The Boy and the Heron. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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459: SNL50 | Avowed Early Thoughts 1:14:18

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom chat what they've been playing and watching, Avowed, Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Traitors, Cyberpunk 2077, and a deep dive on SNL50 and so much more. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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458: Afterlove EP Review | Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show 1:15:14

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom chat streaming services, the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show, Brenden's review of Afterlove EP, and more! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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457: Somebody Gotta Do It 1:12:06

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, and Todd sit down to chat what they've been playing and watching including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Cyberpunk 2077, and Spirit Swap. They also get into their thoughts, hopes, predictions for Kendrick Lamar's upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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456: The Wild Robot | PTC Movie Club January 2025 1:33:16

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down and chat about Todd's pick for the PTC Movie Club for January 2025, The Wild Robot. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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455: Xbox Developer Direct | Nintendo Switch 2 1:27:14

9 weeks fa1:27:14

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, and Dom sit down to chat what they've been playing and watching including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Marvel Rivals, Persona 3 Reload, Dr. Stone, Severance, and Veep. The gang also chats about the recent Xbox Developer Direct featuring Ninja Gaiden 4, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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454: PTC's 2025 Video Game Predictions 1:29:48

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down to give their predictions and place their bets for 2025 in video games. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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453: Pass The Controller's Best of the Year 2024 1:46:58

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down for the end of the year recap and awards as they talk about their favorite video games, movies, anime, manga, and more! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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451: 2024 Holiday Game Show Bonanza 1:28:56

13 weeks fa1:28:56

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The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, Todd, and Dom sit down for the end of the year Holiday Game Show where tons of points are on the line to see if the leaderboard for the year will be shaken up! Will Dom remain in first? Will Mike and Todd finally end their second place tie streak? Find out in this trivia filled episode. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io www.playmoreindies.com bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller 🎙 passthecontroller.io/podcast 📺 twitch.tv/passcontroller 📸 instagram.com/passcontroller 👾 discord.gg/zzSNaHt Intro & outro music courtesy of the Super Soul Bros. supersoulbros.com Episode sponsored by Goodnight Fatty goodnightfatty.com instagram.com/goodnightfatty Play More Indies.…

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452: Hot Frosty | PTC Movie Club December 2024 1:39:45

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