Laggin’ Out Staff

CEO / Co-Founder

Joe Zaffuto

aka ChieftainXI

Chieftan is a 17 year veteran of the film and video game industry working for such companies as Disney, Sony Pictures, EA Sports, and Rooster Teeth.

  • Stream Team
  • Podcast Host
  • A-V Producer
  • Executive Badass

IT Lead

Carlton Belden

aka HiroNatashima

Hiro is a 20 year IT professional and an Army Veteran. He’s a big fan of gaming and sci-fi/high fantasy entertainment.

  • Researcher
  • Podcast Presenter
  • Tech Support
  • Emotional Support Crutch

Digital Artist

Craig F

aka Soda_Pop

Soda has an MFA in Graphic Design from the Academy of Arts in San Francisco.  He also has a BS in Game Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and a MA in Teaching from Ashford.

  • Podcast Presenter
  • Producer
  • 60 FPS
  • The “Funny” One

Website Developer

Nathan

aka The Mariner

The Mariner has been doing websites for many a year, yet somehow he still enjoys it.  He’s also a streamer and YouTuber in his spare time and has many other talents.

  • Engineer
  • Streamer
  • Guest Presenter
  • Extroverted Introvert

Social Media Director

A. Rika G

aka Foxy Kaori

Big anime fan, avid reader, gamer, and lover of all things sci-fi and high fantasy. 12-year Army Reserve veteran. Gamer and Vtuber bringing energy and passion to every stream.

  • V-Tuber
  • Researcher
  • Producer

Editor-in-Chief

Casey

aka CurvyTech

In the tech industry and writer of Laggin’ Outs Podcast recaps and new articles.

Senior Video Editor

Keith

aka just Keith

Keith received his BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and brings over 15 years of experience in television production, documentaries, graphics. He has also played an important role with a 2-time Emmy award-winning production team and takes on the role of Chief Production Supervisor.

  • Continuity Enforcer
  • Chief Fix-it-in-post-er
  • In Name Only