The Idle Chatter Podcast

12/01/2025

So, I just launched my new podcast! I've been really wanting to start a gaming one and now it begins! I know it may not be everyone's thing but just hitting that "Follow" button on Spotify and giving it 5 stars helps a ton! Don't forget to share! New episodes will go up every Sunday starting January 19th!

Podcast · Chris · Middle-Aged Gamer Dad Discussing Tripple A Titles & Indie Games!

22/09/2024

LIVE for the Finals!!!

I cast Rocket League. Former semi pro football player. Podcast Host, Producer, and aspiring voice actor. I stream and host game nights for my community.

21/09/2024

The 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial MW3 Tournament will be LIVE on Twitch, with the first game starting at 5:05PM CST! Follow the link to watch the stream! I would like to thank Daryl Pernell for helping cast today's tournament! Tune in to watch 4 teams go head to head in both Search & Destroy and Hard Point!

A huge thank you to our sponsors!
Tier 1 Sponsor- The Board Room - Games, Crafts, and Collectibles
Tier 2 Sponsors- Phoenix Wicks Candle Company & Abbott Crafts
Tier 3 Sponsor- Authentic.Vibes.Only

Additional donations for Marks family can be made via CashApp!
https://cash.app/$marksmithmemorial

I cast Rocket League. Former semi pro football player. Podcast Host, Producer, and aspiring voice actor. I stream and host game nights for my community.

17/09/2024

The 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial MW3 Tournament is this Saturday! I have a few more Tier 3 sponsor spots available, if anyone would like to be a sponsor please message me directly! All proceeds will be going to Marks family.

21/08/2024

Another big shout out to Abbott Crafts for becoming a Tier 2 sponsor for the 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial MW3 Tournament ! Be sure to check out all of her homemade gifts!

11/08/2024

I want to send a HUGE shout out to The Board Room - Games, Crafts, and Collectibles for being the Tier 1 sponsor for the 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial MW3 Tournament ! If you’re in to Pokemon, Magic, Warhammer 40k or anything in between check them out! Don’t forget about their second location ➡️The Board Room - Freeport, Illinois

06/08/2024

Sorry Sox fans…

31/07/2024

Big thank you to Authentic.Vibes.Only for being a Tier 3 sponsor to our 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial MW3 Tournament ! This is the second COD tournament of ours they have been a sponsor!

29/07/2024

Huge shout out to Phoenix Wicks Candle Company for being our first Tier 2 sponsor for our 2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial Tournament ! I can personally vouch for the quality and uniqueness of their candles!

22/07/2024

We’re hosting another tournament to raise money for the family. If you’re interested in playing get ahold of me as the spots are filling up fast!

2nd Annual Mark "Catfish" Smith Memorial Tournament is Saturday, September 21st at 5PM!

I am looking for sponsors for the online event. Last tournament ended up being about a 5 hour stream. Below is the information with the different tiers we have. Reach out to me if you would like to become a sponsor!

14/07/2024

The boys are back and badder than ever. Watch as these people try to hit a little white ball and chase it. Let's have some fun!

30/06/2024

Planning another tournament for August hopefully! More details coming soon! If you’re a player who would like to compete please let me know!
I will also be looking for sponsors as this will be a memorial tournament with proceeds being donated.

16/06/2024

Jason S. had the fastest Mario Bros. 3 level 1 time at 30.93 seconds. Our winner of the $25 Arthur’s gift card is Cat Clarke. Please message the page to claim your prizes!

15/06/2024

Tune in LIVE for Sauk Valley Pride in Dixon, IL! LIVE interviews with coming out stories to celebrate Pride month! Come out to the booth and enter to win a $25 gift card for Arthur's/Don Pedro's! Also test your skill at Mario Bros. 3! Fastest to beat level 1 wins a special editions Funko Pop Pride harley Quinn!

15/06/2024

Stop out at the booth today at Dixon Pride! Giving away a $25 gift card to Arthur’s/Don Pedro’s! Test your skills on Mario Bros. 3, best level 1 time wins a prize!

12/06/2024

I plan on LIVE streaming all day Saturday at Sauk Valley Pride in Dixon! I’m considering having Super Mario Bros 3 set up and have that going in the background for people to play. Maybe run a little challenge for level 1 and see who can complete it the fastest! Whoever has the best time wins a prize! What do you all think?? 🕹️📺

09/06/2024

Coming up this Saturday, June 15th! Dixon Pride at Page Park in Dixon, IL! 2PM-10PM. Check out Sauk Valley Pride for more info!

I will be one of the vendors at this years festival! If you’d like to share your story of coming out stop by the tent and share! I am looking for short (5-10 minute) interviews that I will be turning into a compilation as a special episode!

Just look for the big orange banner!