The Danny and Riana Show

Nov 10 2024 34 ep. 31 mins 2
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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together! Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences. Business Email: [email protected]

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Quick Update About The Podcast

Nov 10 2024 6 mins  
Danny and Riana shares an update about the podcast.

32: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Review

Oct 27 2024 14 mins  
Netflix invited Riana to an exclusive early screening of the new animated film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Here's her spoiler-free review. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials: Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

31: Prime Video's Secret Level: New World: Aeternum Preview & The Future of Gaming TV Shows

Oct 16 2024 27 mins  
Prime Video's highly anticipated series, Secret Level, is on the horizon and Danny has seen a preview of the New World: Aeternum episode! Join us as we break down his spoiler free preview, discuss what does and doesn't work about these videos game adaptations, and share what we're excited for in the remaining episodes. Are you excited about Secret Level? Which release strategy do

30: 5 Tips to Get a Job In Video Games

Oct 09 2024 30 mins  
This episode is a hit list of Danny and Riana's best advice for landing a job in video games, whether you're an artist, developer, designer, or still figuring it out! These top 5 tips from our 30+ years of industry experience will help you prepare for a successful career in games and increase your chances of landing your dream job. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny &a

29: Google Notebook LM: AI Game-Changer for Content Creators & Small Business Owners

Oct 02 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Danny and Riana explore the new Google Notebook LM AI tools in real time! We'll hear their honest first impressions as they listen to an AI podcast discussing their consulting deck, and get their thoughts on this tool's practical applications for content creation and small business operations. #businessowner #contentcreator #freelance #career #podcast Got feedbac

28: OMG! We Flew A Cirrus Vision SF50 Jet!

Sep 19 2024 22 mins  
Danny and Riana have been on their fair share of press trips, but this one takes the top spot! Thank you to Xbox and the team at Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for sponsoring this unforgettable trip to the Grand Canyon! Not only did we see this wonder up close and personal, we saw it in the sim and from the sky! Listen for our thoughts on the most ambitions game from Xbox this yea

27: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta Impressions

Sep 13 2024 26 mins  
Danny and Riana both love to play shooters, and they are ready to talk details on the upcoming Black Ops 6! Hear their thoughts after spending time in the closed and open betas, what they like, and what they hope to see more of in the full game's release. Also, we get a quick bonus topic of favorite shooters over the years! Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Rian

26: Unveiling Our Hidden Talents

Aug 28 2024 18 mins  
In this lighthearted episode, Danny and Riana discuss their hidden talents. Danny shares his talent for fixing and building things, his business acumen as a kid, and his passion for video production. Riana talks about her lifelong love for dance, from ballet to jazz to Latin dance, and her talent for singing. They reminisce about their past projects and performances, showcasing the

25: What Should Be Free in an Ideal World?

Aug 21 2024 25 mins  
For this conversation, Danny and Riana polled their audience on what things they wish were available for free. Sharing their own opinions as well, they also theorize how these things would be paid for and the impact of voting - either in local politics or with your wallet. Bringing it back to games, they also examine the balance between the cost of games and supporting developers a

24: The End of What's Good Games

Aug 14 2024 23 mins  
Last week, the hosts of What's Good Games announced that they will soon be airing their series finale of video game news, commentary, analysis, and funny stuff after seven years and over 375 episodes. In this episode of the Danny & Riana Show, Riana reflects on her time as both a fan and a member of What's Good Games, and shares how the show, its community, and her cohosts have