E79 - EP077 "Mike Aransky - from Blockbuster to Creative Director" Part 1

Part 1 of 2!

Mike and I dig into his career timeline—starting in the early, scrappy days of new media, learning the ropes by taking opportunities as they came, and leveling up through networking, timing, and pure reps. We talk about what it was like building a career while the internet was changing the rules in real time: shifting audience habits, platform gatekeepers, and the constant pressure to adapt. From content creation and gaming culture to how algorithms shape what gets seen, Mike’s story is basically a case study in staying relevant. The big thread: evolve with the...