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Game and Compute

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346

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Aug 2026

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EN

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The Game and Compute podcast uses current and past notes from effective experiences I’ve had with creating some extra income from side hustles. Here we explore technology, algorithms, and methods used to spark ideas on how to move forward, scale up and potentially learn to make some extra funds. WEBSITE: https://gameandcompute.com COURSE CAREERS AFFILIATE LINK: https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/29926/ COURSE CAREERS DISCOUNT CODE: COUPON CODE FOR $50 OFF: IGZDVLGJSK

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August 28, 20266 min

Jobs List: AI and Tech Jobs (info in description)

Jobs List: AI and Tech Jobs (info in description) https://gameandcompute.etsy.com/listing/4564471404/list-of-ai-jobs-tech-it-work-see

August 26, 20261 hr 8 min

New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up

New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up ————- new list 8/25/26————- 1. Sago (Culver City facility) Focus groups, mock juries, product testing, healthcare. Signup: https://sago.com/en/get-in-touch/join-our-panel/ 2. Adler Weiner Research (Westwood / near Santa Monica) Focus groups, shop-alongs, taste tests, in-home. Signup: https://adlerweiner.com/participate-in-la-oc 3. Jackson Adept Research (Beverly Hills + Encino) Mock juries, large groups, car clinics. Signup: https://adeptresearch.com/participants/ 4. Atkins Research Global (Wilshire / Mid-Wilshire) Focus groups & qualitative product research. Signup: http://atkinsresearch.com/research-participant.php 5. Fieldwork LA / Orange County (Irvine – easy for many LA residents) Focus groups, product tests, shop-alongs. Signup: https://www.fieldwork.com/join/ 6. User Interviews High volume of LA in-person + remote studies (including gamers). Signup: https://www.userinterviews.com/ 7. Respondent Often highest-paying ($75–$400+). Signup: https://www.respondent.io/become-a-participant 8. Good Gamer Group (Interpret – Culver City labs) Video game playtests, concepts, hardware (strong LA presence). Signup: https://goodgamergroup.com/signup/ 9. dscout Mobile ethnography, diary studies, product research. Signup: https://dscout.com/be-a-scout 10. Plaza Research (near LAX / Westchester) Consumer focus groups (including past video game studies). Signup: Search “Plaza Research join” or check current postings on FindFocusGroups (they use rotating screeners). 11. Nichols Research Shop-alongs, mock juries, Southern California studies. Signup: https://nicholsresearch.com (Participate section) 12. Recruit and Field Online focus groups & interviews. Signup: https://www.recruitandfield.com (Join / Participant) 13. Facts ’n Figures (Sherman Oaks area) Qualitative & product testing. Signup: Check factsnfiguresinc.com Participate section. 14. Q-Insights Active LA recruiter with good payouts. Signup: Usually via current screeners on FindFocusGroups or their site. 15. PlaytestCloud Remote video game playtesting. Signup: https://www.playtestcloud.com (Join as tester) 16. Activision User Research (Sherman Oaks) In-person game playtests. Signup: https://www.activision.com/company/playtest 17. SIS Market Research (Santa Monica) Market research studies. Signup: sismarketresearch.com (participant / join section) 18. Open House Lofts (Venice – border of Santa Monica) Non-traditional focus group venue. Signup: https://openhouselofts.com/los-angeles/ (recruiting inquiries) 19. Murray Hill National LA qualitative studies. Signup: murrayhillnational.com (Participate) 20. Davis Research Greater LA area focus groups. Signup: davisresearch.com (Join / Participate) 21. Focus & Testing (Calabasas area) Taste tests & product testing. Signup: Check their official site for participant registration. 22. Matrix Sciences / Contract Testing Product & taste testing. Signup: Search current participant registration on their site. 23. Screen Engine / ASI (Valley Village) Entertainment, TV pilots, media studies. Signup: Usually via current study screeners. 24. FindFocusGroups (Aggregator – lists many Culver City / Santa Monica / DTLA studies) Signup / Browse: https://www.findfocusgroups.com 25. Focus Group Placement (Aggregator) Signup / Browse: https://www.focusgroupplacement.com 26. Good Entertainment Group (parent of Good Gamer Group – broader entertainment) Signup: https://goodentertainmentgroup.com/new-signup/ 27. UserTesting Usability testing (apps, websites, sometimes games). Signup: https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test 28. Toluna Influencers Surveys + occasional focus groups. Signup: https://www.toluna.com 29. KashKick Surveys and offers (supplemental). Signup: https://www.kashkick.com 30. Prolific (higher-quality academic/research studies) Signup: https://www.prolific.com

August 23, 202649 min

Working on Websites, Talking about old iPhone reselling method (David Kosciusko old course info +)

Working on Websites, Talking about old iPhone reselling method (David Kosciusko old course info +) My old explainer vid (7 years old): https://youtu.be/k6n0Jamj--g?is=qzVB9jRwPpX7VvaP

August 6, 202642 min

Leatherwork project progress so far

Leatherwork project progress so far

August 6, 202644 min

Brainstorming next steps, socials, content (EBay project)

Brainstorming next steps, socials, content (EBay project)

August 6, 202628 min

Brainstorm how to research (With Etsy and Ubersuggest)

Brainstorm how to research (With Etsy and Ubersuggest)

July 29, 202626 min

Another YouTube channel banned (unrightfully so)

Another YouTube channel banned (unrightfully so)

July 29, 202644 min

Crafting side gig

Crafting side gig

July 11, 202610 min

Gigs that pay $300 to $375 a day (LEGIT! Los Angeles, maybe other states too, see below)

Gigs that pay $300 to $375 a day (LEGIT! Los Angeles, maybe other states too, see below). nelsonrecruiting.com

May 27, 202640 min

6 Months from No job to tech work! How I got trained for free and hired (not clickbait, I have receipts)

6 Months from No job to tech work! How I got trained for free and hired (not clickbait, I have receipts). Interested in the program? Check out my link to learn more about if you qualify and the steps (this is an affiliate link): ⁠⁠https://perscholas.referralrock.com/l/DQXJLPH9/⁠ Check out the pod ep for post graduation plans ⁠⁠ https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yr3Jfvn3q1b ⁠⁠ Check out the pod ep for intro to tech ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dgcPOwGVke6bZeHgu4LkZ?si=dN7HsESmQhGNQmWzrqS3nQ (Note: I miss spoke, I recorded this on May 18, 2026, not on February 18, 2026).

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