Michael Zarick
@michaelzarick.com
Looking for work!
Currently Writing The Questlog and making
Youtube first impressions for Indie Games @MichaelZarick
@michaelzarick on Twitter
Currently Writing The Questlog and making
Youtube first impressions for Indie Games @MichaelZarick
@michaelzarick on Twitter
@jmduke.com @buttondown.com thank you for Dark Mode
August 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
@jmduke.com @buttondown.com thank you for Dark Mode
this goes crazy
I'm so happy to share that the stairs update is liiiiiive. This is by far our biggest update that we've been cooking since *checks calendar* omg, since March x_x Huge thanks to everyone who helped us test it while in beta <3
Now lemme walk you through some of the new shinies 🧵
Now lemme walk you through some of the new shinies 🧵
July 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
this goes crazy
This week I am thankful to announce that I got the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ruba Marshood, the CEO of Indy Reads.
If you do not know Ruba, she is compassionate and kind, and she is fiercely dedicated to the Indy Reads vision of "100% Literacy For All."
I hope you'll take time to listen
If you do not know Ruba, she is compassionate and kind, and she is fiercely dedicated to the Indy Reads vision of "100% Literacy For All."
I hope you'll take time to listen
July 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This week I am thankful to announce that I got the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ruba Marshood, the CEO of Indy Reads.
If you do not know Ruba, she is compassionate and kind, and she is fiercely dedicated to the Indy Reads vision of "100% Literacy For All."
I hope you'll take time to listen
If you do not know Ruba, she is compassionate and kind, and she is fiercely dedicated to the Indy Reads vision of "100% Literacy For All."
I hope you'll take time to listen
The Urban Time in Indianapolis is so much more than a newspaper. It’s a way of telling the collective story of downtown Indianapolis.
Bill Brooks has been running the publication for over 30 years. Excited to share our conversation with you.
youtube.com/shorts/pmPdG...
Bill Brooks has been running the publication for over 30 years. Excited to share our conversation with you.
youtube.com/shorts/pmPdG...
The Danger of Complacency #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis
YouTube video by Third Space Indy
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July 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Urban Time in Indianapolis is so much more than a newspaper. It’s a way of telling the collective story of downtown Indianapolis.
Bill Brooks has been running the publication for over 30 years. Excited to share our conversation with you.
youtube.com/shorts/pmPdG...
Bill Brooks has been running the publication for over 30 years. Excited to share our conversation with you.
youtube.com/shorts/pmPdG...
@williamhazen.bsky.social rave review from me madre.
July 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
@williamhazen.bsky.social rave review from me madre.
@williamhazen.bsky.social talks about how Indianapolis empowers people.
This is a common through-line on my podcast. In Indianapolis, you can have an outsized effect for being only an individual or small group.
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This is a common through-line on my podcast. In Indianapolis, you can have an outsized effect for being only an individual or small group.
youtube.com/shorts/kDKBN...
Indianapolis Empowers Individuals #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis
YouTube video by Third Space Indy
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July 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@williamhazen.bsky.social talks about how Indianapolis empowers people.
This is a common through-line on my podcast. In Indianapolis, you can have an outsized effect for being only an individual or small group.
youtube.com/shorts/kDKBN...
This is a common through-line on my podcast. In Indianapolis, you can have an outsized effect for being only an individual or small group.
youtube.com/shorts/kDKBN...
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A review's a review
July 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A review's a review
I normally only post extra clips on Instagram, but @williamhazen.bsky.social is only here!
Here's 1.5 minutes of the benefits of transit straight from the dome, I guarantee there's even more beyond!
Loved talking to Will on this pod cuz I love BUSES, baby!
youtube.com/shorts/T8bq2...
Here's 1.5 minutes of the benefits of transit straight from the dome, I guarantee there's even more beyond!
Loved talking to Will on this pod cuz I love BUSES, baby!
youtube.com/shorts/T8bq2...
What Inspires You? William Hazen IndyGo #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis
YouTube video by Third Space Indy
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July 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I normally only post extra clips on Instagram, but @williamhazen.bsky.social is only here!
Here's 1.5 minutes of the benefits of transit straight from the dome, I guarantee there's even more beyond!
Loved talking to Will on this pod cuz I love BUSES, baby!
youtube.com/shorts/T8bq2...
Here's 1.5 minutes of the benefits of transit straight from the dome, I guarantee there's even more beyond!
Loved talking to Will on this pod cuz I love BUSES, baby!
youtube.com/shorts/T8bq2...
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Hooo boy- this is incredibly concerning. It appears the Central Indiana Land Trust donated this sensitive wetland along Bell’s Creek at 42nd and Mitthoefer to Phalen (a charter school), who is now planning to build their football stadium on top of it.
July 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hooo boy- this is incredibly concerning. It appears the Central Indiana Land Trust donated this sensitive wetland along Bell’s Creek at 42nd and Mitthoefer to Phalen (a charter school), who is now planning to build their football stadium on top of it.
As a kid, the bus gave me friends, freedom, and stress relief. Now I ride IndyGo buses 3x a week, and get a lot of the same feelings.
That’s why it was an honor to chat with @williamhazen.bsky.social, a third-gen transit operator here in Indy.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-8...
That’s why it was an honor to chat with @williamhazen.bsky.social, a third-gen transit operator here in Indy.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-8...
Ep. 8 - William Hazen - Third Generation Transit Operator
When I was a child, up until 9th grade, I rode the bus to school. Some of my greatest memories, longest-lasting friends, and sense of independence come from...
thirdspaceindy.com
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As a kid, the bus gave me friends, freedom, and stress relief. Now I ride IndyGo buses 3x a week, and get a lot of the same feelings.
That’s why it was an honor to chat with @williamhazen.bsky.social, a third-gen transit operator here in Indy.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-8...
That’s why it was an honor to chat with @williamhazen.bsky.social, a third-gen transit operator here in Indy.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-8...
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As GDC talk applications have opened, I want to politely remind you that GDC remains one of the most inaccessible, unfairly expensive, and dangerous for-profit game industry events out there - and that offering your labour for free to it just adds value that pressures people into going needlessly.
July 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
As GDC talk applications have opened, I want to politely remind you that GDC remains one of the most inaccessible, unfairly expensive, and dangerous for-profit game industry events out there - and that offering your labour for free to it just adds value that pressures people into going needlessly.
Reposted by Michael Zarick
I am still figuring out logistics (and Rami has kindly offered to help a lil!), but I’ve been putting together a means for game devs to present GDC-style ‘talks’ on @playwatchlisten.bsky.social. When it’s public, devs will be able to submit a topic for consideration, and will be paid for their time!
As GDC talk applications have opened, I want to politely remind you that GDC remains one of the most inaccessible, unfairly expensive, and dangerous for-profit game industry events out there - and that offering your labour for free to it just adds value that pressures people into going needlessly.
July 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I am still figuring out logistics (and Rami has kindly offered to help a lil!), but I’ve been putting together a means for game devs to present GDC-style ‘talks’ on @playwatchlisten.bsky.social. When it’s public, devs will be able to submit a topic for consideration, and will be paid for their time!
Happy to share that today's episode of Third Space Indy is with Jeffery Tompkins. A good friend of mine who is an urban planner and deeply invested in improved our literal built environment.
Give the episode a listen. Links in the show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-7...
Give the episode a listen. Links in the show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-7...
Ep. 7 Jeffery Tompkins - City Planner and Founder of Proformus
This is what I genuinely see when I go outside. In 2020, people had too much time. I am no exception to this. I was unemployed, stuck inside, and playing...
thirdspaceindy.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy to share that today's episode of Third Space Indy is with Jeffery Tompkins. A good friend of mine who is an urban planner and deeply invested in improved our literal built environment.
Give the episode a listen. Links in the show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-7...
Give the episode a listen. Links in the show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-7...
Episode 6 of Third Space Indy is live.
I spoke with Abby Reckard, the founder of Lille Bønne in Fletcher Place. We spoke about what it takes to build the community living room and many other things. I hope you’ll listen.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
I spoke with Abby Reckard, the founder of Lille Bønne in Fletcher Place. We spoke about what it takes to build the community living room and many other things. I hope you’ll listen.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Season 1 Ep.6 - Abby Reckard, Founder of Lille Bønne
I have been lucky enough to visit the inside of this building — it’s totally torn up now. This episode of Third Space Indy is quite special to me for a...
thirdspaceindy.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Episode 6 of Third Space Indy is live.
I spoke with Abby Reckard, the founder of Lille Bønne in Fletcher Place. We spoke about what it takes to build the community living room and many other things. I hope you’ll listen.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
I spoke with Abby Reckard, the founder of Lille Bønne in Fletcher Place. We spoke about what it takes to build the community living room and many other things. I hope you’ll listen.
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
@jmduke.com @buttondown.com
What is the difference between these two metrics? It feels like one must be wrong, but I'm also likely misunderstanding.
What is the difference between these two metrics? It feels like one must be wrong, but I'm also likely misunderstanding.
June 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
@jmduke.com @buttondown.com
What is the difference between these two metrics? It feels like one must be wrong, but I'm also likely misunderstanding.
What is the difference between these two metrics? It feels like one must be wrong, but I'm also likely misunderstanding.
@jaytholen.net just wanna say I'm really bummed about Dreamsettler but support you in your decision!
Do what makes you happy, king. Hypnospace is a legacy worthy of you anyway. peace.
Do what makes you happy, king. Hypnospace is a legacy worthy of you anyway. peace.
June 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
@jaytholen.net just wanna say I'm really bummed about Dreamsettler but support you in your decision!
Do what makes you happy, king. Hypnospace is a legacy worthy of you anyway. peace.
Do what makes you happy, king. Hypnospace is a legacy worthy of you anyway. peace.
Ep. 5 of Third Space Indy is out! Today, I was joined by Kate Grimm, who is a key organizer for the Tonic Ball in Indianapolis. We talked about local music and neighborhood identity.
I hope you'll take the time to listen. Links to listen can be found here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
I hope you'll take the time to listen. Links to listen can be found here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
June 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ep. 5 of Third Space Indy is out! Today, I was joined by Kate Grimm, who is a key organizer for the Tonic Ball in Indianapolis. We talked about local music and neighborhood identity.
I hope you'll take the time to listen. Links to listen can be found here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
I hope you'll take the time to listen. Links to listen can be found here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
@skillup.bsky.social I'm not all the way through yet, but your Expedition 33 video is amazing.
There just isn't anyone else like you out there; you're a beast.
There just isn't anyone else like you out there; you're a beast.
June 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
@skillup.bsky.social I'm not all the way through yet, but your Expedition 33 video is amazing.
There just isn't anyone else like you out there; you're a beast.
There just isn't anyone else like you out there; you're a beast.
Ep. 4 of Third Space Indy has been released. This week I'm talking to my good friend Jenna Hadley who is the Community Manager at COhatch Broad Ripple.
We talk about connections in the workplace, the importance of inclusivity, and community-oriented Third Spaces
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
We talk about connections in the workplace, the importance of inclusivity, and community-oriented Third Spaces
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Season 1 Ep.4 Jenna Hadley
Did you know this sign is no longer there because someone hit it with a car? This episode marks a couple of firsts for the podcast. It is the first time I...
thirdspaceindy.com
June 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Ep. 4 of Third Space Indy has been released. This week I'm talking to my good friend Jenna Hadley who is the Community Manager at COhatch Broad Ripple.
We talk about connections in the workplace, the importance of inclusivity, and community-oriented Third Spaces
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
We talk about connections in the workplace, the importance of inclusivity, and community-oriented Third Spaces
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
I took a moment to write about the progress I've made for my 2025 annual goals. I personally am very happy with the developments.
If you're interested, you can read that reflection here!
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/der-...
If you're interested, you can read that reflection here!
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/der-...
Der Mensch Tracht, Un Gott Lacht
2025 Goal Update Funny how things work out sometimes. Man Plans and God Laughs On December 30th, 2024, I published my 2nd annual Year in Review. At the end...
thirdspaceindy.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I took a moment to write about the progress I've made for my 2025 annual goals. I personally am very happy with the developments.
If you're interested, you can read that reflection here!
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/der-...
If you're interested, you can read that reflection here!
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/der-...
This week on Third Space Indy I spoke with Khaled Khlifi, the marketing director at @kankancinema.bsky.social .
We had a great conversation about what it means to be the neighborhood spot. Find a link to listen at thirdspaceindy.com
We had a great conversation about what it means to be the neighborhood spot. Find a link to listen at thirdspaceindy.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This week on Third Space Indy I spoke with Khaled Khlifi, the marketing director at @kankancinema.bsky.social .
We had a great conversation about what it means to be the neighborhood spot. Find a link to listen at thirdspaceindy.com
We had a great conversation about what it means to be the neighborhood spot. Find a link to listen at thirdspaceindy.com
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The same conversation that the CTA is having now is what’s going on at IndyGo- the budget will be approved in August, and unless the city finds revenue to fund the agency, fares must be raised to cover the difference. I highly encourage all of you who find value in our service… 1/2
June 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The same conversation that the CTA is having now is what’s going on at IndyGo- the budget will be approved in August, and unless the city finds revenue to fund the agency, fares must be raised to cover the difference. I highly encourage all of you who find value in our service… 1/2
The second episode of my podcast Third Spacy Indy has been released!
This time, I interviewed Mark Latta - a future focused thinker and non-profit consultant. We had a delightful conversation about his work and what it takes to build a community.
Show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
This time, I interviewed Mark Latta - a future focused thinker and non-profit consultant. We had a delightful conversation about his work and what it takes to build a community.
Show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Season 1 Ep.2 - Mark Latta
In my opinion, we are at a stage in our development, both as a city and as a nation, where we need a great deal of vision to overcome the hurdles we are...
thirdspaceindy.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The second episode of my podcast Third Spacy Indy has been released!
This time, I interviewed Mark Latta - a future focused thinker and non-profit consultant. We had a delightful conversation about his work and what it takes to build a community.
Show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
This time, I interviewed Mark Latta - a future focused thinker and non-profit consultant. We had a delightful conversation about his work and what it takes to build a community.
Show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
The first episode of my local Indianapolis focused Podcast, Third Space Indy is out. I wrote my show notes here!
Would really appreciate you checking it out and giving me feedback :)
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Would really appreciate you checking it out and giving me feedback :)
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Season 1 Ep.1 - Megan Jefferson
First of all, thanks for joining me on this journey. Since getting laid off in January, I have been deeply passionate about seeking community connections and...
thirdspaceindy.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The first episode of my local Indianapolis focused Podcast, Third Space Indy is out. I wrote my show notes here!
Would really appreciate you checking it out and giving me feedback :)
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Would really appreciate you checking it out and giving me feedback :)
thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...
Really interested in how people are "applying to 30+ jobs a day" for me, that means (1) a ton of stuff I have no expertise in (2) a ton of jobs that don't interest me (3) way more work than it's worth in return regarding getting interviews
I feel like at my current pace the hit rate is pretty high
I feel like at my current pace the hit rate is pretty high
May 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Really interested in how people are "applying to 30+ jobs a day" for me, that means (1) a ton of stuff I have no expertise in (2) a ton of jobs that don't interest me (3) way more work than it's worth in return regarding getting interviews
I feel like at my current pace the hit rate is pretty high
I feel like at my current pace the hit rate is pretty high