Meet Ariel, a true Southern soul born and raised in South Carolina, whose love for video games has been a lifelong journey. At the age of 10, her father gifted her a Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, laying the foundation for her gaming journey. With her love of both Nintendo and Sonic, Ariel has grown alongside them, witnessing the evolution of gaming from the early days of Xbox and Dreamcast to the cutting-edge PlayStation 5. Her gaming adventures extend beyond her personal experiences – she's observed the next generation being guided by the wisdom of her own. Beyond the digital realm, she embraces the art of cosplay in her leisure time, transforming into her favorite characters; when she's not immersed in gaming or cosplay, you'll find her beige-watching her favorite anime classics such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Rurouni Kenshin, Trigun, Blue Exorcist, Soul Eater, Rise of the Shield Hero, and many more. She hopes this podcast builds a community mindset and safe space for gamers!

From a loving passion for video games, art, cosplay, and all things cute. I got into gaming at the ripe age of 9 playing my older cousin’s Dreamcast. It wasn't until I was 11 on Christmas that I got my Nintendo Gamecube and was given Sonic Adventure 2 Battle & Super Smash Bros Melee, I fell in love with the fast-paced action and story-telling of Sonic Adventure 2 the game that made me a Sonic fan. Smash Brothers not only introduced me to the world of fighting games but the playful world of Nintendo which also connected me to my other favorite franchise Kirby. As I got older, I got into more traditional feminine interests I often struggled with navigating the gaming fandom landscape, especially as a black woman. My goal for the podcast is to provide a space for people who feel that they don’t have a space to share their passions and interests. I’m super excited to be a part of the podcast with my BFF to share our love of video games, anime, and cosplay with you