In this episode of "Saved by Gaming," host Ziggychris sits down with the multi-talented Imran Yusuf—stand-up comedian, former games industry pro, and passionate charity advocate. Imran shares his journey from childhood gaming obsession to a career in comedy, and how video games became a lifeline during tough times. Discover how Imran now pays it forward as a patron of Games Aid, using laughter and gaming to make a real-world impact.
Episode Highlights & Time Stamps:
(00:00) Welcome & Guest Intro
(00:59) The Power of Gaming Community
(02:38) Early Gaming Memories
(04:33) Overcoming Challenges: School, Bullying, and Martial Arts
(06:29) Breaking into the Games Industry
(07:13) From Games to Comedy
(10:57) Giving Back: Stand Up for Games Aid
(17:59) Real-World Impact of Games Aid
(20:11) Balancing Fun and Serious Causes
(22:09) Prescribing Games for Tough Times
(27:24) Nostalgia & The Future of Gaming Generations
(31:08) One Game for Life?
(34:31) Who’s Next? Inspiring Stories in Gaming
(36:14) Closing Thoughts & Words of Wisdom
Due to technical issues, this interview was recorded in two parts and some visuals for the video version of the podcast were affected, but we’re happy to have salvaged the audio for you and used placeholders where necessary to ensure the conversation stays intact.
🕹️ Games Aid: https://www.gamesaid.org/
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🎙️ ziggychris:
Whether you’re a lifelong gamer, a fan of stand-up, or just love a good story of overcoming adversity, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to check the links above for more on Imran, Games Aid, and how you can get involved!
Music credit
Song: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4U
Watch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkU