Gabbin' With Gavin 4 - feat. @ResonantArc Mike Brown
43In this episode of Gabbin' With Gavin, I sit down with Mike Brown, co-host of Resonant Arc's State of the Arc podcast! We talk about his filmmaking background, how he and Casen got into deep narrative analysis, their musical roots, and whether Mike would ever want to make a game of his own. We also reflect on how creators can balance content, family, faith, and burnout while navigating the ups and downs of YouTube. We get real about imposter syndrome, building a creative legacy, and why Death Stranding hit so hard.
If you’re a fan of story-driven games, JRPGs, philosophy, or just trying to make it as a creative—this one’s for you.
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Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - What is "Resonant Arc"?
00:03:30 - Knowing you're about to make a GREAT video
00:05:00 - Getting ghosted by Mike and Casen
00:07:36 - How did you get your start making YouTube videos?
00:14:26 - Working at GameCrazy and GameStop
00:18:45 - Do you want to make video games?
00:25:15 - Have you had opportunities to make games recently?
00:30:17 - What's your background in music?
00:35:33 - Writing a novel
00:46:33 - How have you been challenged by the games you played on the channel?
00:47:19 - Anima and Animus in Xenogears
00:53:19 - Isolation in Death Stranding
00:58:26 - What are you currently wrestling with?
00:58:51 - We are our own worst critic
01:12:40 - Closing thoughts
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**IGNORE (Alternate Titles)**
Mike from Resonant Arc Gets Real About Content Creation
How Resonant Arc Changed My Life
Death Stranding, Fatherhood, and Faith – A Deep Chat w/ Mike Brown
Mike Brown Talks Resonant Arc, Writing, and Creative Struggles
Final Fantasy, YouTube Burnout, and Making Art That Matters
The Untold Story of Resonant Arc’s Origins
Mike Brown on Balancing Life, YouTube, and Purpose
How Resonant Arc Built a Community That Builds Games
Mike from State of the Arc Talks Books, Music, and More
How Resonant Arc Shaped the JRPG YouTube Space
Starting From Game Crazy to Building Resonant Arc
Is Mike Brown Writing a Book?! Full Interview
Mike Brown on Kojima, Symbolism, and Staying Grounded
Behind the Mic: Resonant Arc’s Mike Brown Speaks Out
Why Resonant Arc is Bigger Than Just a Podcast
Mike Brown Reflects on Faith, Art, and Family
How to Make Content That Actually Resonates
Mike from Resonant Arc Talks JRPG Philosophy
Writing a Book, Building a Podcast, and Parenting 101
From Hobby to Calling – Mike Brown’s Creative Journey