Community leaders

Ever wonder just who started Podtacular? Or who to turn to if you need help or have questions? Here's a brief overview of the people that have made Podtacular what it is today.

foo mo jive

Show Host and Founder

Name: Mike Funk
Gamertag: foomojive

Mike took it upon himself to create Podtacular in 2005 as a way for Halo fans and gamers to share and discuss the game and experiences. He's taken on the role of host, interviewer, audio editor and producer, and clearly takes his role as founder of the growing Podtacular community seriously by encouraging a fun and friendly atmosphere for listeners and members.

JVB

Show Host

Name: Jose Betancourt
Gamertag: JVB

Jose came to Podtacular in its early days as a listener, but because of his involvement with numerous gaming communities (including Seatag, Gamertag Radio, Uncle Gamer, Controller Freaks), he was easily the right candidate for the job of full-time co-host. Serving as a member of Microsoft's MVP (Most Valued Professional) program and a Xbox Live Ambassador, Jose has made great progress in bringing new members and guests to the Podtacular community, as well as reaching out to the gaming industry and professionals.

Dialpex

Community Manager

Name: Diego Peixoto
Gamertag: Dialpex

Diego quickly found a place after joining the Podtacular community, rising to become a leader among players and becoming the organizer and manager for the Podtacular clans (Rec/Pros/All Stars), season tournaments and other site/game events. As a community manager he's responsible for helping out the Staff, new and existing members, resolving existing intra site issues (Forums) and exerting his administrative role supporting Foo Mo Jive and CapnKrunk whether on the show or helping with the site. He's also been instrumental in reaching out and spreading the word about Podtacular to other communities and building relations with Bungie and Microsoft as a proud Podtacular member. He's also involved with TBS (The Blue Skittle) as a writer and is part of Xbox Live Ambassador's group.

CapnKrunk

Webmaster

Name: Robert Cortez
Gamertag: CapnKrunk

Robert discovered Podtacular with its first episode and instantly volunteered to help with creating a full-fledged community site for Podtacular. After launching the very first incarnation of podtacular.com in early 2006, Robert continues to maintain and improve the day-to-day operation of the site, as well as help members with technical or account issues. He's even appeared on the show occasionally as guest host and as the host of the "call-ins" segment and ventured into other areas to seek out other Halo fans for Podtacular, like XBL Radio, Player One Podcast and even non-gaming communities like HighDefDigest and Virb.