In this gripping Fireside Gamers Stories episode, we sit down with Cutter Dawg, a military veteran turned gaming content creator, for an unfiltered discussion on life, trauma, healing, and the power of community through gaming.From surviving a helicopter crash in Afghanistan to building a supportive space for fellow veterans, Cutter shares how gaming became a lifeline. This episode dives into:Military service and the long-term mental health impactsFinding purpose post-deployment through streamingThe meaning behind "Cutter Dawg" and his growing online presenceCommunity building, Tiny Mics, and content with careAdvice for new creators navigating authenticity and burnout🔥 Whether you’re a gamer, a vet, or someone finding your way—this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe, like, and comment to support the Fireside movement.📩 Want to be on the show? Email: office@thelongislandgamingleague.com#FiresideGamersStories #CutterDog #VeteranVoices #GamingWithPurpose #MentalHealthMatters #TinyMicInterviews #MilitaryToMixer #HealingThroughGaming #AuthenticCreators #GamingCommunity

In this episode, Commando FTW and Arthur BKB sit down with Hunter “Terrasaden” Steward, a rising star in the Riftbound TCG scene and content creator on the rise. Terra shares his story—from getting into card games to finding his competitive edge, building content, and staying grounded in a rapidly growing space. The conversation dives into:How Terra discovered Riftbound and what makes it uniqueThe grind of balancing real life with gaming successThoughts on keeping community vibes strong while going proReal talk about consistency, burnout, and staying motivatedFunny moments, raw insight, and real advice for any gamer chasing greatness. Whether you're a TCG fan, streamer, or just love gamer origin stories—this one’s for you.

The season finale is here — and we’re going out with a bang.In this exclusive Fireside Gamers Stories Panel, four passionate gamers come together to break down the State of Gaming in 2025 — what changed, what’s trending, what we love, and what needs to GO.🎮 Topics we cover:The rise of new TCGs like RiftboundAI in game development: creativity killer or game-changer?How player communities shaped the yearStreaming, short-form content, and the culture shiftEsports highs, missteps, and what’s nextWhether you’re a casual, a content creator, or just someone who cares about the culture — this is the gamer barbershop talk you didn’t know you needed.🕯️ This isn’t just another episode. This is how we close a season.👉 Subscribe. Comment. And tell us what YOU think the future of gaming looks like.#FiresideGamersStories #Gaming2025 #GamerRoundtable #EsportsCulture #LIGLMedia #StateOfGaming #TCGTakeover #StreamingWars #GamingPodcast #GameDevTrends #PlayerVoices #GameTalkUnfiltered