Stand Alone Music

12/26/2025

12/24/2025

40 Something Gamers Podcast · Episode

12/24/2025

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Beatstrumental Series

Between Coffee & Congas ☕🥁🎹
by Markivus Nious

A laid-back Latin jazz instrumental blending warm piano swing, conga rhythms, and lo-fi soul.
Built for coffee shops, late afternoons, creative flow, and moments where life slows down just enough to breathe.

This is music between the ritual and the rhythm.

Coming soon
🔊 Tap in. Let it play. Let it linger.

12/23/2025

🎮 NEW EPISODE ALERT | 40 Something Gamers 🎮

Gaming doesn’t stop when adulthood starts—it just evolves.

In this latest episode, we dive deep into RPGs, favorite consoles, and the real-life balance of gaming as adults. From immersive storytelling to strategic gameplay, we explore why RPGs continue to hold a special place in our gaming hearts—even when life gets busy.

🕹️ What We Talk About:

• RPGs offer a unique and immersive gaming experience.
• Balancing adult life with gaming requires time management and flexibility.
• The appeal of RPGs lies in their storytelling, character development, and strategic gameplay.

Whether you’re squeezing in playtime between responsibilities or still grinding late into the night, this episode is for gamers who grew up—and kept the controller.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/CbToXIeTN0U?si=qbag74wmyHumCFTK

💬 Tell us your favorite RPG in the comments!
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SummaryA discussion about video games, RPGs, and the gaming experience, with a focus on favorite games, consoles, and the balance of gaming with adult life. ...

12/21/2025

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12/21/2025

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If you skim most music interviews, you miss the parts that actually matter—the struggle, the pauses, the moments that shape the songs long

12/21/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT — Deeper Than Music! 🎶

In this powerful episode of Deeper Than Music, host Markivus Nious sits down with rising R&B artist Nate Hicks to uncover the heart behind the music.

Nate gets real about his journey — from discovering his voice in middle school to facing homelessness, and how he now balances his passion for music with serving as an EMT firefighter. They dive into his creative process, the influence of artists like John Legend and Joe, and the spiritual connection that fuels his performances. This conversation goes far beyond the surface — exploring authenticity, struggle, joy, and the shared human experience found within music.

👉 Watch the full episode here:
🎧 ▶️ https://youtu.be/gHmrjQ1x8-w?si=AJKXf3t1GbWxSQ-D

🔥 What you’ll take away:
• How Nate discovered his singing talent in eighth grade
• The impact of family struggles and homelessness on his perspective
• Balancing artistry with the demands of service work
• What inspires him creatively and spiritually
• The joy of connecting with audiences through live performance
• The challenges independent artists face today
• His vision for growth: performing in new cities and reaching new listeners

💬 Standout quotes you can’t miss:

“I discovered I could sing in eighth grade.”
“My family was actually homeless.”
“Music is about connection — it’s bigger than me.”

If you’re a creator, dreamer, or lover of authentic storytelling, this one is for you.

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Stay tuned for more conversations that go Deeper Than Music.

Nate Hicks, music journey, R&B artist, creative process, live performance, influences, music and service, spiritual connection, music industry, artist challe...

12/20/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT — Deeper Than Music

In this powerful new episode of Deeper Than Music, host Markivus Nious sits down with Nate Hicks—a soulful R&B artist whose journey blends music, service, faith, and resilience.

Nate opens up about discovering his voice in eighth grade, navigating homelessness with his family, and balancing life as an EMT firefighter while pursuing a calling in music. This conversation goes beyond sound—it’s about purpose, authenticity, and the spiritual connection that fuels true artistry.

🎶 In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Nate’s musical influences (John Legend, Joe, and more)
• His evolving creative process and love for live performance
• The realities and challenges of the music industry
• How music becomes a bridge for connection and healing
• Balancing service, faith, and creative dreams

💬 Standout moments:

“I discovered I could sing in eighth grade.”
“My family was actually homeless.”
“I love the energy from other people.”

⏱️ Episode Chapters
• 00:00 – Introduction
• 01:01 – Musical Journey & Influences
• 06:00 – Balancing Music & Service
• 12:05 – Creative Process & Industry Challenges
• 17:58 – Live Performance & Audience Connection
• 23:58 – Future Aspirations & Meaning of Music

📺 Watch the full episode here:
👉 https://youtu.be/gHmrjQ1x8-w?si=nHXpBo0eWwW40zIs

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12/19/2025

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT – 40 Something Gamers Podcast 🔥

🎮 Gaming. Pop Culture. Storytelling.
This week, Markivus Nious and Scharonne Herrington welcome actor & podcaster Lawson Nuland for a deep, nostalgic, and insightful conversation exploring the intersection of gaming culture and pop culture.

From the origins of Super Wall Jump to the never-ending Team Mario vs. Team Sonic debate, this episode digs into how consoles have evolved, why physical games still matter, and the ethics of game preservation in a digital-first world. Lawson also shares personal stories from his acting career and why video game movies struggle to capture what makes games special.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
🕹️ The birth of the Super Wall Jump podcast
🍄 Mario vs. Sonic—and why consistency matters
🎮 PS2 nostalgia and first gaming memories
📀 Physical vs. digital ownership
🎥 Why video game adaptations often miss the mark
🤝 Trust between gamers, developers, and publishers
🗃️ The ethics and importance of preserving games

💬 Sound bites you’ll remember:
“I want to do a podcast.”
“Physical every way.”
“I got covered in fake meat.”

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/xRcWlUfNrtM?si=1P7UUWFNt7OFLjqH

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n this engaging conversation, Markivus Nious and Scharonne Herrington discuss various aspects of gaming culture with guest Lawson Nuland. They explore the or...