ADHD Getting the games going w/h Polygon co-founder & Fun historian, Russ Frushtick

Again, this week's Faster Than Normal podcast is brought to you by the greatest headphones I've ever used in my life, Sudio Sweden! You know I can't workout without music, right? These headphones lasted me over TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF MUSIC ON ONE CHARGE! The sound quality is off the charts, the bass beats are deep, the trebles are crisp... They're truly amazing. And thanks to our podcast, you can get yours for 15% off by using code FTN15! Check them out - (I have the Sudio Tre, but they're all amazing!) Click this link to see all the headphones they have, and remember, use FTN15 for 15% off your order! https://goo.gl/2qorG4 This week we caught up with grown-up gamer & tech guru Russ Frushtick. Russ is the co-founder of Polygon, Vox Media's gaming, technology and pop culture vertical. He has been covering gaming and technology for over a decade now, writing for The New York Times, Laptop Magazine, The Daily, Edge Magazine and Complex. He’s also appeared as a tech expert on national broadcasts for Fox News, MTV, and the BBC. He can be heard weekly as a co-host of CNET's long-running technology podcast, “The 404”, and now on “The History of Fun” podcast.  Super cool- enjoy!   In this episode, Peter and Russ discuss: 0:40- Thanks again to Sudio.com for sponsoring this podcast! 2:14- Introducing Russ Frushtick 3:31- When were you diagnosed and what’s your backstory? 6:18- Adderall. What differences do you experience on, versus, off of your prescription? 7:38- Y’know that scene in the movie “Limitless”?  8:23- Fighting a stigma 9:05- Talk to us about video games, tech and your journey with these passion(s)? 11:28- E3, yep 11:43- What tips and lifehacks via ADHD, have you been able to employ in your work? 12:40- How do you ‘reset’ when you start losing focus? 14:12- Some of the benefits of playing video games… 14:44- What are some of your most favorite video games of “All time”!? 15:25- What would be your one tip for parents who are wondering: What’s next for my child who may have ADD, or ADHD? 17:13- How can people find you on the socials? @RussFrushtick https://www.polygon.com @TheHistoryOfFun podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1323041010 17:45- Thank you Russ!! 18:04- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We’d love to hear!