Jala-chan's Place (Jala Prendes)

Jala is joined by Ben (The Level), Dennis (The Level/Furia Games), and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Reignite, Screen Snark) to discuss Valve's Portal video game IP. SPOILER WALL AT 00:59:05 Articles * Portal comic (https://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic) * Portal movie news (https://gameranx.com/updates/id/428546/article/warner-bros-still-has-j-j-abrams-portal-movie-on-its-2023-2024-slate/) * Eric Wolpaw on why Portal 3 will never be made (https://www.pcgamer.com/portal-writer-erik-wolpaw-still-wants-to-make-portal-3-but-valves-flat-structure-makes-it-a-challenge/) * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_(series)) * Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains (https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/7_There%20Will%20Come%20Soft%20Rains%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf) * Turret voice lines (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Turret_voice_lines) * Unused voice lines (https://tcrf.net/Portal_2/Unused_Lines#Unidentified_lines) * Portal 2 Through a Critical Feminist Lens (https://quetzalqueen.tumblr.com/post/694436167554301952/portal-2-through-a-critical-feminist-lens) * Ladies in Gaming: Portal's Chell and GLaDOS (https://www.gameskinny.com/culture/ladies-in-gaming-portals-chell-and-glados/) * GLaDOS as Victim: The Anatomy of a Monster (https://www.incidentalmythology.com/blog/glados-victim-monster) * Portal Developer Commentary (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Portal_developer_commentary) * Portal 2 Developer Commentary (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Portal_2_developer_commentary) * LeVar Burton Reads "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/levar-burton-reads-528916/episodes/the-regression-test-by-wole-ta-85607158) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dennis Furia - @furiagames (https://bsky.app/profile/furiagames.bsky.social) Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) Deck of Wonders - on Amazon! (https://www.amazon.com/Deck-Wonders-Solo-Legacy-Card/dp/B0CDJ9D8S7) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/dennis) Ben Merkel The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/ben) Matt / Stormageddon - @djstormageddon (https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.bsky.social) "Fun" and Games (https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games) Reignite (https://www.certainpov.com/reignite) Screen Snark (https://www.certainpov.com/screen-snark) The Game Informer Show (https://www.gameinformer.com/gishow) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/funandgamespod) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/dj_stormageddon) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon) Merch (https://tr.ee/9GL-3jo25V) Special Guests: Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and Matt (Stormageddon).

Jala is joined by Cameron (Monster Dear Monster) and Tim to discuss Kindred: The Embraced, the 1996 TV series based on White Wolf's TTRPG, Vampire: The Masquerade. Referenced during the episode: * The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDXYfulsRBA) * The scream of Daedalus (https://youtu.be/DsPzUVqvFjI?si=X8fhtApJmbPJ03B8) Tune in to our guests' other appearances!: * Monster Dear Monster Ep 130: Bash on Cash or How to Endanger the Masquerade (https://www.monsterdear.monster/130) - Jala, Dave, Tim, Desirée and John's discussion of Kindred: The Embraced. * Jala-chan's Place Ep 27: Death Positivity (https://www.jalachan.place/27) - Cameron's first time on JCP! This is a fantastic topical episode with a lot of laughs. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Cameron Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/swarbie.bsky.social) Monster Dear Monster (https://www.monsterdear.monster/) Tim Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/formertim.bsky.social) Special Guests: Cameron and Tim.

Jala is joined by Daniel and Miguel to discuss Arkane Studio's Dishonored video game franchise and multimedia spin-offs. In this episode they cover the spoilered plots of Dishonored 2 and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, discuss the books and comics, and then chat lore. There is no spoiler wall for this episode. Spoiler-free discussion is in Part 1! (http://www.jalachan.place/49) Articles * Modiphius TTRPG (https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/collections/dishonored-the-roleplaying-game) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel - @samitchdoo@mastodon.social (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo), also in Jala-chan's Place Discord and Duckfeed's Slack Miguel is an internet cryptid but may be located in Jala-chan's Place Discord and Duckfeed's Slack This episode is marked explicit due to cursing. Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo) and Miguel (Ryzana).

Jala is joined by Dennis Furia of Furia Games to discuss his card game, Deck of Wonders. Deck of Wonders is a solo (and co-op) legacy expandable card game where Fate herself has stacked the deck against you. It captures the feel of other popular Collectable Card Games, but in a solitaire format that evolves as you play! Both you and the Villain will draw from the same deck, meaning every card you include is a double-edged sword. Card sample image: Forest Troll (https://images.app.goo.gl/Q6ChnpMbMS5QuCdw8) Links: * Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) * Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dennisfuria/deck-of-wonders) * Forteller Audio (https://fortellergames.com/narrations/furia-games/deck-of-wonders) * Dueling Pianos Kickstarter Coming Soon! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dennisfuria/dueling-pianos-a-versus-domino-game) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dennis Furia - @DeckofWonders (https://twitter.com/Deck_of_Wonders) Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/dennis) Special Guest: Dennis Furia.

Jala is joined by Mike to discuss the science of flavor: how we taste, why we taste it, what we taste and how to discuss it. They also discuss methods of directly affecting the flavor of food with anything from heavier dinnerware to music to the color of the room. Mentioned During the Episode * Supertaster test (https://a.co/d/2Ab4T1u) * Scam Goddess Flamin' Hot Cheetos episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fraud-friday-flamin-hot-cheetos-chicanery-w-dawn-richard/id1479455008?i=1000667230351&l=vi) Articles * The Fruit So Smelly It’s Banned On Public Transportation (https://www.chowhound.com/1636408/durian-fruit-banned-smelly) * The bulk of the academic section is derived from Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense by Bob Holmes (http://bobholmes.org/blog/) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Mike Prehn Bluesky - @michaelprehn (https://bsky.app/profile/michaelprehn.bsky.social) Special Guest: Mike Prehn.

Jala is joined by Greg Polander (The SNES Podcast) and Josh Covel (Still Loading) to discuss Kaigan Games' found phone detective/horror game IP, SIMULACRA. NOTE: Spoiler wall at 1:16:15 Mentioned During the Episode * The Company (http://www.chainreactiongames.org/the-company/) * The Company (iOS game - app store) (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-company-game/id1396301917) Links * SIMULACRA website (https://www.playsimulacra.com/) * Kaigan Games (https://www.kaigangames.com/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Greg Polander (Soulblazer) The SNES Podcast (https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesnespodcast) Josh Covel Still Loading (https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod) Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod) Twitter (https://twitter.com/stillloadingpod) Instagram (https://instagram.com/stillloadingpod) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/stillloadingpod) Special Guests: Greg Polander (Soulblazer) and Josh Covel.

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the fear of being "too small" or "not buff enough" and how this intersects with society, self-image, and relationships. Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! Articles * Muscle Dysmorphia (https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/) * Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body (http://archive.today/ow1RY) * 50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed? (http://archive.today/CQKOz) * Olympic Athlete Bodies (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1841431-photos-of-athletes-from-all-sports-shows-how-different-physical-fitness-can-look) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria (http://www.jalachan.place/32) * Episode 34: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders (http://www.jalachan.place/34) * Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting (http://www.jalachan.place/44) * Episode 46: Body Image & Weight Fluctuation (http://www.jalachan.place/46) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack. Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moxie.

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2003 dual release of Makoto Shinkai's anime shorts Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) and She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫). NOTE: This episode does not contain a spoiler wall because both of these OVAs are very short. Links * Watch Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) on GoGoAnime (https://gogoanime.cloud/detail/voices-of-a-distant-star-1zs) * Watch She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫) on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpJ5GtK8ZoQ) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Ollie Brady Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367) Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534) Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Ollie.

Jala is joined in the study and around the kitchen table by Mike and Jack to discuss what neurodiversity is, how to better interact with folks with different brain wiring than you, and chat about their lived experiences. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Mike Prehn Bluesky - @michaelprehn (https://bsky.app/profile/michaelprehn.bsky.social) Jack Bluesky - @chickenriggies (https://bsky.app/profile/chickenriggies.bsky.social) Special Guests: Jack and Mike Prehn.

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus to discuss Tenchi Muyo! In Love (天地無用 IN LOVE!), a 1996 anime film. SPOILER WALL: 36:31 Articles * The Tenchi Muyo! In Love Premiere at Anime Expo ’96 (https://web.archive.org/web/20071104123842/http://www.cjas.org/~echen/articles/fall96/10_26b.html) * Translation of Tenchi Muyo! In Love the Novel (https://tenchimuyotranslationblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/tenchi-muyo-in-love-novel.html) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Animation GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcus-reignite-the-dream-of-animation) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

Jala is joined by Doug Lief (Nostalgium Arcanum) and Alex Krieger to discuss the 1925 silent film classic, The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. This episode is a companion to Doug's episode about the same movie where he and his guest give the rundown beat and beat, check it out here (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/109)! Mentioned during the episode: * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1925_film)) * André Castaigne’s Phantom artwork (https://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2019/11/28/andre-castaignes-phantom-of-the-opera/) * Version differences 1925 vs 1929, the unmasking scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM0NTRM5R80) * Reddit post on the differences between the 1925 and 1929 cuts (https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/12xpbgc/the_phantom_of_the_opera_1925_vs_the_phantom_of/) * “Man’s Hatred Has Made Me So”: Freakification and the Shifting Gaze in The Phantom of the Opera (https://openjournals.bsu.edu/dlr/article/download/2665/1587/4311#:~:text=Although%20many%20versions%20of%20the,capitalizes%20on%20the%20shift%20of) * The Phantom of the Opera: A Silent Era Masterpiece (https://theasc.com/articles/phantom-of-the-opera) Related episodes: * Episode 14: The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom by Susan Kay (Books) (https://www.jalachan.place/14) - Jala is joined by Alex Krieger and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as Phantom by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera. * A Glass Darkly Episode 1: Our Story (https://www.jalachan.place/b-02) - In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Doug Lief Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/) Twitter (https://x.com/nostalgiumpod?s=21&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q) BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/nostalgiumpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/) Alex Krieger BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/picklefactory.org) Special Guests: Alex Krieger and Doug Lief.

Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2012 live-action Ace Attorney movie, based on the first installment in Capcom's popular visual novel video game series Phoenix Wright. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Kole Ross - @koleross (https://twitter.com/koleross), @DuckfeedTV (https://twitter.com/DuckfeedTV) Duckfeed.tv (http://duckfeed.tv), The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com) Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Kole Ross.

Jala is joined by two new guests, Andy and Suzie, to discuss accessibility needs, challenges disabled people face, and universal design and its benefits. Mentioned during the episode: * Frasier Looking At Video Games (https://twitter.com/frasier_looking) * TomboyX (https://tomboyx.com/) * Rebirth Garments (https://rebirthgarments.com/) * Sophie J Butler's post about disabled people and airlines (https://www.instagram.com/p/Co93kljIa2g/?igshid=MjkzY2Y1YTY=) Articles: * Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-barriers.html) * The 10 Most Common Accessibility Issues (with web interfaces) (https://adasitecompliance.com/10-most-common-accessibility-issues/) * Lack of Accessibility Can Create Long Term Impact on People With Disabilities (https://www.accessibility.com/blog/lack-of-accessibility-can-create-long-term-impact-on-people-with-disabilities) * Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/) * Accessibility Solutions for Different Types of Physical Disabilities (https://www.inclusivecitymaker.com/accessibility-solutions-different-types-physical-disabilities/) * What is the difference between accessible, usable and universal design? (https://www.washington.edu/doit/what-difference-between-accessible-usable-and-universal-design) * Universal Design Principles (https://dac.berkeley.edu/services/campus-building-accessibility/universal-design-principles) * Lib Guide: Universal Design (https://harford.libguides.com/accessibility/udl) Note: This episode is marked "explicit" for language. Tiers are now available on Ko-fi! Perks include shoutouts on our shows, access to show notes, blog posts, and reviews with more in the wings as we work out further incentives. We ALSO have a new goal! Once we reach $1.5K we will release a new podcast called Put That Cookie Down Now, an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie show covering every Arnie movie chronologically. We REALLY wanna make this show but the extra work, materials etc means we need some help getting there. All subscriptions and one-shot donations apply toward the goal so if you want to hear this content, make it happen at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Andy - @andyk250 (https://twitter.com/andy_k_250) Suzie is a member of the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If you are interested in joining the Discord please shoot a message to Jala. Special Guests: Andy and Suzie.

Remastered Edition of episode 3! Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Harvard Implicit Bias Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html) A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine. DEIB Libguide (https://libguides.library.umkc.edu/DEI_Reading_List) Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media which broach various DEIB topics. It is divided by subject matter so you can easily locate your topic of interest.

You can find the full list of resources on this blog post (https://www.jalachan.com/articles/deib-list). Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dneyens.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Leonard (Monster Dear Monster) and Adam (Half Tone Takes) to discuss the 1990 Dick Tracy film starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino. NOTE: We mention a recording Leonard performed of the song "More," but he did not have it ready in time for episode release. We will release it separately upon its completion in the future. Thanks! Articles * The Comic Book Movie Peaked 30 Years Ago, With “Dick Tracy” (https://www.insidehook.com/article/movies/dick-tracy-1990-movie) * Dick Tracy was unlike any other movie made in 1990 — and any movie made today (https://www.vox.com/2015/6/17/8790397/dick-tracy-movie-25) * Dick Tracy: The Long Journey of the 1990 Blockbuster (https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/dick-tracy-long-journey-of-1990-blockbuster/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Leonard - @drfaustisdead (https://twitter.com/drfaustisdead), @UmbraNoxProd (https://twitter.com/UmbraNoxProd) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Adam Bucceri - @AdamBucceri (https://twitter.com/adambucceri) Half Tone Takes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halftone-takes/id1682165263) Itch.io (https://boocherry.itch.io/) Special Guests: Adam Bucceri and Leonard.

Jala is joined by Will Hughes (The A.V. Club (https://www.avclub.com/author/plumberduck), Everything to Guppy (https://www.everythingtoguppy.cat/)) to discuss Murder on the Orient Express (book, TV movie, movies) and Hercule Poirot as an enduring fictional detective. This includes comparison and contrast with Sherlock Holmes and discussion of the different iterations of either detective, as well as some overview of Agatha Christie herself. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Will Hughes - @plumberduck (https://twitter.com/plumberduck) The A.V. Club (https://www.avclub.com/author/plumberduck) Everything to Guppy (https://www.everythingtoguppy.cat/) Special Guest: Will Hughes.

Jala is joined by Rupert Booth for a special interview covering all manner of projects from novel and nonfiction writing to starring as a video game detective (or three)! Check out his ongoing Doctor Who podcast (https://timeram.com/) and his books The Prisoner: The Prisoner's Dilemma (https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-Jonathan-Blum-Rupert-Booth/dp/0967728053) (co-authored with Jonathan Blum) and Not a Number: Patrick McGoohan - A Life (https://www.amazon.com/Not-Number-Patrick-Mcgoohan-Life/dp/0956632920/). Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Rupert Booth - @rupertboth (https://twitter.com/rupertbooth) Time Ram: A Doctor Who Podcast (http://timeram.com/) Special Guest: Rupert Booth.

Jala is joined by Adelaide (Back On My BS) and Nick Fakhoury (Friday Night Gamecast) to talk about the Fire Emblem video game series and its impact on the tactical RPG sub-genre. Mentioned during the episode: * Silver Ghost, influence for Camelot's Shining series (https://youtu.be/ni0-MvuH55A) * Kill Your Darlings or How I Learned to Stop Caring and Love Permadeath (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB8Vq_DUpA4) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Nick Fakhoury - @nikolaiatknight (https://twitter.com/nikolaiatknight) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/nikolaiatknight) Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Nick Fakhoury.

Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled. Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com (https://www.badattitudespod.com/), and check out her Etsy store FairyNerdy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/FairyNerdy) for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her. Articles: * Disability and Health Overview (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html) * Four awkward things to avoid saying when you meet a disabled person (video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y90fEid9akg) * Disability etiquette (booklet) (https://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf) * How to Spot & Avoid Casual Ableism When Speaking About Disabilities (https://www.rev.com/blog/speech-to-text-accessibility/avoid-ableism-speaking-about-disabilities) * The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino (https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Lance would like to signal boost the work of AbleGamers (https://ablegamers.org/), a non-profit combating social isolation through play. #SoEveryoneCanGame Special Guest: Lance.

In this inaugural episode of OmakeBox, Jala shares a few memories as well as some day-to-day misadventures with Dave. All future episodes of OmakeBox may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's OmakeBox will feature a whole lotta shenanigans, and a heaping spoonful of Dave sass.

Jala is joined by Marcus and Dave Cox to answer fitness & nutrition questions from listeners and do a little debunking of oft-cited myths in the process. Jala is a NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT) with additional certifications as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS), Stretching & Flexibility Coach (SFC), and Physique & Bodybuilding Coach (PBC). Marcus is a certified personal trainer with many years of experience. Dave, while not a certified trainer, brings 20+ years of active experience in physical fitness. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

It's the Jala-chan's Place 1-year anniversary! To celebrate, we're releasing this special bonus episode of an audio play Jala wrote and directed for her old comic project, C'est La Mort. Cast of Characters Porter Graemes: Kole Ross Death: Gary Butterfield Death (as J.C.): Gary Butterfield Patrick: John Fitch Weasel: Michael Ghiringhelli Barbara Graemes: Jala Prendes Sound Design/Arrangement: Seth Moore Special alternate version designed for headphones available for Supporter tier patrons at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia)! If you enjoy this content, reach out and let us know! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala)

Jala is joined by Matthew (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss finding and pursuing your passions, networking and improving your skills along the way. Links * Mouse armor! (https://twitter.com/JeffdeBoer9/status/1645554206450024449?s=20) * Matthew's first creation, photo 1 (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1054842861176234175/1102033894888460390/PXL_20230430_004835002.jpg) * Matthew's first creation, photo 2 (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1054842861176234175/1102033895312064522/PXL_20230430_004840641.jpg) * A recent commission of Matthew's, photo 1 (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1054842861176234175/1102034547559911424/20230429_2050252.jpg) * A recent commission of Matthew's, photo 2 (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1054842861176234175/1102034547257905222/20230429_2050222.jpg) * Jala's Lord of the Rings "Shattering of Narsil" painting (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fvw8BX9WcAU4gx0?format=jpg) * Pages from Jala's comic, C'est La Mort (https://twitter.com/jalachan/status/1656605571318005760?s=46&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Matthew - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/theuglymachine.bsky.social) Tumblr (https://theuglymachine.tumblr.com/) Special Guest: Matthew.

Jala is joined by Briar and Zombi to talk about how gender identity affects everyone and why it is significant, as well as discussing how we engage with masculinity. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. NOTE: Briar was supposed to be on this episode but due to internet troubles, created a blog post instead for their part of the episode. Please be sure to check out their post here: Briar Engages With Masculinity (https://www.jalachan.com/articles/briar-masc)! Articles: * Exploring Gender and Gender Identity (https://www.coe.int/en/web/gender-matters/exploring-gender-and-gender-identity) * Gender Identity and Mental Health (https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Resource-library/Young-people/Gender-identity-and-mental-health-web.pdf) * The Role of Gender Affirmation in Psychological Well-Being Among Transgender Women (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5061456/) Referenced during the show: * Sticky Dilly Buns from Pixie Trix Comix (https://pixietrixcomix.com/sticky-dilly-buns) - The webcomic that helped Zombi realize they are gender fluid. * Sister Claire (https://www.sisterclaire.com/) - A webcomic with great queer, trans and poly representation, including the shapeshifting gender fluid bird witch that Zombi would like very much to be. * ALOK: The Urgent Need for Compassion (https://youtu.be/Tq3C9R8HNUQ) - YouTube podcast episode from Man Enough, with ALOK. This is a must watch! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Briar - @13briars (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Special Guests: Briar and Zombi.

Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2024 horror suspense film, Bramayugam: The Age of Madness. Links: * Trailer - turn on Closed Captions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55pzldrBRJM) * Score (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpnqkLOC5RA) * SonyLIV (official streaming site) (https://www.sonyliv.com/movies/bramayugam-malayalam-1500005591) * Sloppy Second Sales Bramayugam Limited Edition Region-Free Blu-ray (https://sloppysecondsales.com/index.php/product/limited-run-bramayugam-2024-region-free-bluray-english-subtitles-black-case-edition/) Films Recommended During Episode: * Vikram Vedha (free with Amazon Prime) (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Vikram-Vedha/0OJWS6FDB5T9R1RJX65FAAI10M) - A neo-noir action thriller and one of Jala & Dave's favorite movies. * Kalki 2898 AD (free with Amazon Prime) (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Kalki-2898-AD/0KQU5V0T0FGF8L5L368NKW6INT) - A sci-fi action epic with tones of Bladerunner, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Cyberpunk 2077. Related episodes: * Episode 2: Ace Attorney (Movie) (https://www.jalachan.place/2) - Kole's first appearance on JCP. * Episode 20: Vikram Vedha (Movie) (https://www.jalachan.place/20) - Mentioned during the episode, and a great film available to stream in the US. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Kole Ross Bluesky - @koleross (https://bsky.app/profile/koleross.bsky.social), Bluesky - @duckfeedtv (https://bsky.app/profile/duckfeedtv.bsky.social) Duckfeed.tv (https://duckfeed.tv/) Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Kole Ross.

Jala is joined by Alex and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the short stories featuring Jeeves, written by P.G. Wodehouse. Jala's note: When discussing Wodehouse's naming conventions we neglected to point out that Bertie is Bertram Wooster from Worcestershire. Mentioned during the episode: * The World of Jeeves compilation can be found here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PMBZGW/). * B.J. Harrison's reading of The P.G. Wodehouse Collection is currently unavailable. However, you can find various Jeeves stories read by this narrator here (https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=bj+harrison+jeeves&ref-override=a_hp_t1_header_search&k=bj+harrison+jeeves). You can also listen to his performance of Carry On, Jeeves via YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7W9_DM2o1k). Transcripts now available! Check out the episode page for the link. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Alex Krieger - @Picklefactory (https://twitter.com/picklefactory) Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Alex Krieger and Dave Cox.

Join Jala, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog), Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) and Daniel as they discuss the 2002 Game Boy Advance game, Metroid Fusion. Spoiler wall: 54:14 Mentioned during the show: * SA-X's face (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/metroid/images/2/23/SA-X_Closeup.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20191003153154) * Flawless Nettori battle, complete with an explanation of the advanced mechanics on display (https://youtu.be/fpadhdMHG_k) * Similarities between Alien and Metroid (https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_similarities_between_Metroid_and_Alien#Metroid_Fusion) * Non-Alien Eastern influences on Metroid (https://youtu.be/dGwWpbHLcXU) * Disrespecting the SA-X (https://youtu.be/X-0ojY-b1so) * Similarities between Tourian and Mother Brain's chamber (https://youtu.be/eElx26Xu59Y) * Adam calling Samus "Lady" has crappy reasoning behind it (https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Any_objections,_Lady%3F#:~:text=The%20Metroid%20manga%20reveals%20that,retain%20her%20decency%20and%20identity) * ICEY (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553640/ICEY/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson (https://twitter.com/realdavejackson) Tales From the Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson) Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Daniel - @samitchdoo@mastodon.social (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo) Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo), Dave Jackson, and Moon.

Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III, a fantastic and massive 3-part tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn. This episode is spoiler free and tackles the basic plotlines, history, gameplay, art, sound design, etc. Mentioned during the episode: * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to) * Premium Disc Let's Play playlist (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPrrptEK4hNO3F6bgOdt4PzKSo7646qU&si=QsTy6GiBbpFm3d03) * Premium Disc promotional video with subtitles (https://youtu.be/PharPfkSCzU?si=1efOfL0a2MOK9pl9) Related episodes: * Episode 35: Fire Emblem (IP) (https://www.jalachan.place/35) - An overview of the Fire Emblem franchise as well as of the tactical RPG genre. * Cutting Room Floor Episode 1: Fire Emblem Redux (https://www.jalachan.place/b-01) - Jala and Phred discuss the series and what keeps them interested in this style of game. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaixvkVVQAAJEIl?format=jpg&name=small The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * The Republic is ASPINIA and the capital city of the Republic is ASPIA. * The additional healer you get late in Shining Force is TORASU. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2012 live-action Ace Attorney movie, based on the first installment in Capcom's popular visual novel video game series Phoenix Wright. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Kole Ross Bluesky - @koleross (https://bsky.app/profile/koleross.bsky.social), Bluesky - @duckfeedtv (https://bsky.app/profile/duckfeedtv.bsky.social) Duckfeed.tv (https://duckfeed.tv/) Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Kole Ross.

Join Jala, Moxie and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) as they discuss the plague known as grind or hustle culture: what it is, how pervasive it is, what causes it, and ways to cope. Articles * How to Detach Self-Worth From Productivity (https://www.becomingwhoyouare.net/how-to-detach-self-worth-from-productivity/) * The Toxicity of Hustle Culture: The Grind Must Stop (https://headversity.com/the-toxicity-of-hustle-culture-the-grind-must-stop/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Moxie is an internet cryptid! Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Special Guests: Moon and Moxie.

Jala is joined by George Francis Bickers of Three Sails Studios to discuss their upcoming ecology and exploration game, Mappa Mundi. Mappa Mundi is a non-combat TTRPG focusing on exploration and, ultimately, one's connection with both the natural world and sentient societies (human and otherwise!), which the players have found themselves cut off from at the start of the game due to an event known as the Flux. Links * Mappa Mundi (https://www.threesailsstudios.com/mappamundirpg) * Kickstarter page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/threesailsstudios/mappa-mundi-an-exploration-ecology-rpg) * Three Sails Studios (https://www.threesailsstudios.com/) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Three Sails Studios - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/threesailsstudios.bsky.social) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/threesailsstudios/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/threesailsstudios) Discord (https://discord.gg/rYastrv886) Special Guest: George Francis Bickers (Three Sails Studios).

Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss burnout, current work culture and the economy through the lens of history. This episode is primarily a book report of: Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cant-even-anne-helen-petersen?variant=41000353759266) Related episodes: * Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation with Simón (https://www.jalachan.place/7) - our first book report episode. * Episode 30: Pursuing Your Passions with Matthew (https://www.jalachan.place/30) - discussion of doing what you love, which folds into the "do what you love" discussion on this episode * Episode 36: Unraveling Grind Culture with Moxie and Moon (https://www.jalachan.place/36) - the first episode on today's topic, inclusive of suggestions on how to cope. * Episode 40: Internet and Identity (https://www.jalachan.place/40) - discussion involving digital pros/cons and how the internet has affected our lives * Episode 41: SIMULACRA (IP) (https://www.jalachan.place/41) - SIMULACRA 2 delves into the ways being public on the internet can affect your well-being and sense of self. This is also discussed in this episode Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) Desirée Neyens - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 2: Target: Child of God, which was never officially released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65 (https://www.jalachan.place/65). Mentioned during the episode: * Derpy McDerpface (the kraken) (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social/post/3lcdduoifkk2n) * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to) Related episodes: * Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview (https://www.jalachan.place/65) - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III. * Episode 66: Shining Force III Scenario 1 (https://www.jalachan.place/65) - Covering Synbios' tale in the first disc of Shining Force III. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social) Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss various aspects of personal security, online and in person. Articles & Resources * What is Information Security (InfoSec)? (https://www.hackerone.com/knowledge-center/principles-threats-and-solutions) * Online Safety Basics (https://staysafeonline.org/resources/online-safety-basics/) * What Should I Know About Encryption (https://ssd.eff.org/module/what-should-i-know-about-encryption) * How to encrypt files: a step-by-step guide for Windows, Mac, and Linux users (https://tresorit.com/blog/how-to-encrypt-files-a-step-by-step-guide-for-windows-mac-and-linux-users/) * Surveillance Self-Defense (https://ssd.eff.org/) * Signal (https://signal.org/) * Basic Self-Defense (https://www.deepsentinel.com/blogs/home-security/basic-self-defense) * Self-Defense Tutorials (https://selfdefensetutorials.com/) * Cane Fighting by Sammy Franco (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/cane-fighting-the-authoritative-guide-to-using-the-cane-or-walking-stick-for-self-defense_sammy-franco) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Special Guest: Dave Cox.

Jala is joined by Alex and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as Phantom by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/175/175-h/175-h.htm) Phantom by Susan Kay (https://www.mediafire.com/file/52v6iv7e0ngio13/Phantom_by_Susan_Kay.pdf/file) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Alex Krieger - @Picklefactory (https://twitter.com/picklefactory) Slade Eide-Ettaro - @Saeide87 (https://twitter.com/Saeide87) DeviantArt (https://www.deviantart.com/slingblade87) Special Guests: Alex Krieger and Slade Eide-Ettaro.

In this inaugural episode, Jala tells you a bit about who she is, goes over some programming notes, and tells you what's coming up next. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

Jala is joined by Adelaide and Zombi to discuss body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, two rampant issues. Learn more about their history and context, and how each host grapples with these feelings. Articles * Dysphoria vs Dysmorphia: The Difference Between Gender and Body (https://www.talkspace.com/blog/body-dysphoria-vs-dysmorphia) * Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia & Body Image in Trans & Non-Binary Folks (https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/gender-dysphoria-body-dysmorphia-trans-non-binary-folks/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Zombi.

Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog, A Top 3 Podcast) to discuss body image, weight fluctuation, and the ways this changes both how you are perceived, and your perception of the world around you. Articles * What Is Body Image? (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249190#definition) * All About Body Image: How Psychologists Define It and How Its Affects Health and Well-Being (https://www.everydayhealth.com/body-image/) Related Episodes * Jala-chan's Place: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria (https://www.jalachan.com/32) * Jala-chan's Place: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders (https://www.jalachan.com/34) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson (https://twitter.com/realdavejackson) Tales From the Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) A Top 3 Podcast (https://atop3podcast.fireside.fm/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson) Special Guest: Dave Jackson.

Jala is joined by Briar to discuss ALOK's activism for gender-nonconforming and trans bodies as well as work to combat what they call "the international crisis of loneliness." They also discuss ALOK's books of poetry, Femme in Public and Your Wound/My Garden. Mentioned during this episode: Alicia Roth Weigel (she/they) (https://instagram.com/xoxy_alicia) Links * ALOK’s website (https://www.alokvmenon.com/) * Getting Curious with JVN: “How Grateful Are We to Live Beyond the Gender Binary?” (https://jonathanvanness.com/podcast/how-grateful-are-we-to-live-beyond-the-gender-binary-with-alok/) * The Man Enough Podcast: “The Urgent Need for Compassion” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq3C9R8HNUQ) * “Bible Belt” - performance of ALOK of their poem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SMM1w6dSxA) * TEDx Talk: “We are nothing (and that is beautiful)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxb-zYthAOA) Tiers are up on Ko-fi! Once we reach $1.5K we will release a new podcast called Put That Cookie Down Now, an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie show covering every Arnie movie chronologically. We REALLY wanna make this show but the extra work, materials etc means we need some help getting there. All subscriptions and one-shot donations apply toward the goal so if you want to hear this content, make it happen at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia)! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Briar - @13briars (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Special Guest: Briar.

Jala is joined by Daniel and Miguel to discuss Arkane Studio's Dishonored video game franchise and multimedia spin-offs. In this episode they cover a spoiler-free summary of the games, what is neat about them and general production info as well as a discussion of the entirety of the first game (after the spoiler wall). SPOILER WALL: 01:17:45 Articles * Leaked Microsoft Documents Hint at New Doom and Dishonored Games (https://www.engadget.com/leaked-microsoft-documents-hint-at-new-doom-and-dishonored-games-122130396.html) * John Atkinson Grimshaw (https://g.co/kgs/6vR756) * Canaletto (https://g.co/kgs/4aRZy6) * Gustave Doré (https://g.co/kgs/8T8QRh) * The Drunken Whaler (http://cdnstatic.bethsoft.com/bethblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The%20Drunken%20Whaler.mp3) * Tales of Dunwall episode 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hD4BcrDJdo) * Tales of Dunwall episode 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va8Ez__QNoE) * Tales of Dunwall episode 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIgrvjkaSP8) * Interview with Harvey Smith by Anita Sarkeesian (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_FtVHK1W0&t=292s) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel - @samitchdoo@mastodon.social (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo) Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo) and Miguel (Ryzana).

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level (https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/)) and Will (Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/)) to discuss the star-studded 2010 surreal adventure movie Bunraku. SPOILER WALL AT 51:19 Mentioned during the episode: * Bunraku puppet theater (https://youtu.be/8F-xtbiTtjQ?si=hQGpPbIBeUwKFK2U) * Repo! The Genetic Opera (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repo!_The_Genetic_Opera) * Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (https://www.facebook.com/AikidoofMontclairVillage/videos/zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-1970-1h56m-aka-zat%C3%B4ichi-to-y%C3%B4jinb%C3%B4/548052872635477/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack. The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/david) Will Adeshina - @realkingzosotai (https://twitter.com/realkingzosotai) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Special Guests: Moxie and Will Adeshina.

Jala is joined by Ollie (Media-Eval, Judging Book Covers) and Tom to discuss nonspeaking autism and their experiences parenting a nonspeaking child. Articles * What to Know About Nonspeaking Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal) * Nonverbal Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal#support-options) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) (http://www.jalachan.place/3) * Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation (http://www.jalachan.place/7) * Episode 17: Disability & Ableism (http://www.jalachan.place/17) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing. Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ollie Brady Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367) Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534) Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ollie.brady.1) Tom Rajan Instagram (https://instagram.com/tomrajan712) Special Guests: Ollie and Tom Rajan.

Jala is joined by Raúl and Simón in discussing ways we learned our heritage and how we pass it down to the next generation, or share it with others. We discuss the manner in which this transmission is akin to a lossy facsimile, as well as how it morphs over time. Articles * ‘We need to be more intentional, consistent in passing on our languages, culture to the next generation’ (https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-need-to-be-more-intentional-consistent-in-passing-on-our-languages-culture-to-the-next-generation/) * Learning Culture Through Ritual: The Family Reunion (https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1525/aeq.1984.15.2.04x0471c) * Culture and Early Childhood Learning (https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/pdf/expert/culture/according-experts/culture-and-early-childhood-learning) * Cultural Learning and Learning Culture (https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1028&context=ltd_facpub) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Raúl and Simón, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Simón would like to signal boost Dora's Table (https://dorastable.com/), which offers authentic Mexican recipes -- veganized! Special Guests: Raúl and Simón Sotelo.

Jala is joined by Rachel (Screen Snark) and J to discuss the 2023 Barbie movie. SPOILER WALL: 00:31:58 Articles: * Is Barbie a Feminist Movie? (https://www.feminists.co/discover/is-barbie-a-feminist-movie?rq=Barbie) * Inspiration for Barbie: Bild Lilli (https://www.instagram.com/p/CvAmCBQRDcw/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA==) * Bild-Lilli.com (https://bild-lilli.com) * Bild Lilli Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild_Lilli_doll) * How Barbie Came to Life (https://time.com/6289864/barbie-time-cover-story/) * Barbie’s Pink es Rosa Mexicano Thanks to Rodrigo Prieto (https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/latino-cinematographer-rodrigo-prieto-rosa-mexicano-barbie/) * Not funny now and never will be - Indigenous people are calling out the smallpox line in ‘Barbie’ (https://www.dailydot.com/irl/barbie-smallpox-indigenous-joke/) Additional link: CHARLES STUNNING VS CPA (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MICGJuZLZy8&t=189s&ab_channel=T2TBrooklyn) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Rachel - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelquirky) Linktree (https://linktr.ee/iamrachelquirky) Screen Snark (https://screensnark.libsyn.com) Special Guest: Rachel.

Remastered Edition of episode 5! Jala is joined by Seraph to discuss performance, identity, performative identity and gender identity. We cover theory as well as provide anecdotal examples of points raised, discussing different types of performance and aspects of identity as expressed in a variety of scenarios and environments. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Seraph - @seraphtheshapeshifter (https://www.instagram.com/seraphtheshapeshifter/) Special Guest: Seraph.

Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) wrap up discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1). Note: there is no spoiler wall for this episode; for the spoiler-free section check out the first part of this discussion (https://www.jalachan.place/60) Mentioned during the episode: * Vane: Hikuusen Monogatari (Vane: The Story of Inheritance) manga (https://ww8.mangakakalot.tv/chapter/manga-rg968889/chapter-1) * Ghaleon's original voice (Japanese) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjQtuDRpnE) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

Jala is joined by Zombi and Marcus to talk about types of attraction and how these correlate to identity. Articles: * Exploring Gender and Gender Identity (https://www.coe.int/en/web/gender-matters/exploring-gender-and-gender-identity) * Gender Identity and Mental Health (https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Resource-library/Young-people/Gender-identity-and-mental-health-web.pdf) * The Role of Gender Affirmation in Psychological Well-Being Among Transgender Women (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5061456/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Marcus - @marcus_rasaan (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Marcus and Zombi.

Jala is joined by Desirée and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the breadth of the 2-year runtime of the show, inclusive of chat about general format, mission statement and a run-through of every episode topic to date. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Jamie and Marcus to talk about what gender is, and engaging with femininity; we talk about the dimensions of gender identity and how each of us came to understand our own gender. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. Articles: * What is Gender? (https://genderedinnovations.stanford.edu/terms/gender.html) * Femininity (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femininity) * Empowering Femininity (https://msmagazine.com/2014/07/28/empowering-femininity/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Jamie - Jamie is a denizen of the Jala-chan's Place Discord server. For more information about the server, shoot Jala a message. Marcus - @marcus_rasaan (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Marcus.

Join Jala, Briar and Raúl as they discuss the rampant phenomenon of fatphobia as well as the disordered eating which may follow. They share personal stories and methods by which to heal the damage. CONTENT WARNING: talk of eating disorders between 1:45:40 - 2:17:31 A Short Bibliography - books the hosts of this show read prior to this episode, which we recommend: * Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings * Body Respect by Linda/Lindo Bacon (author is trans; in the publishing world both names are credited) * Health At Every Size by Linda/Lindo Bacon (author is trans; in the publishing world both names are credited) * The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf * The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor * What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon * Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith * The Maintenance Phase (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintenance-phase/id1535408667) podcast Articles * The Significance of Sarah Baartman (https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987.amp) * Origins and evolution of Body Mass Index (BMI) (https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/43/3/665/2949550) * What Are Eating Disorders? (https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders) * Disordered Eating Vs Eating Disorders (https://therapist.com/disorders/disordered-eating-vs-eating-disorders) * Washington court: Obesity covered by antidiscrimination law (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-court-obesity-covered-by-antidiscrimination-law/?amp=1) * Weighed Down By Discrimination (https://www.publichealthpost.org/databyte/weighed-down-by-discrimination/#:~:text=Roughly%2042%25%20of%20U.S.%20adults,can%20come%20in%20many%20forms) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Briar - @13briars (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Raúl, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Special Guests: Briar and Raúl.

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus (Rain's Animations) to discuss how the internet has both given us another identity, and also affected our sense of self. Mentioned during the episode: * Jala-chan's Place Ep 5: Performance & Identity (https://www.jalachan.com/5) * How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough (https://www.amazon.com/How-Internet-Happened-Netscape-iPhone-ebook/dp/B07BLJ1QYZ) * How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History by Samantha Cole (https://www.amazon.com/How-Sex-Changed-Internet-Unexpected-ebook/dp/B09TGQFXZM) * The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data by Michael P. Lynch (https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Us-Knowing-More-Understanding-ebook/dp/B010C3Q3ZU) * Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World by Meredith Broussard (https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Unintelligence-Computers-Misunderstand-World-ebook/dp/B08BT23822) * LeVar Burton Reads "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/levar-burton-reads-528916/episodes/the-regression-test-by-wole-ta-85607158) Note: I say in the episode that the author is a lady. I was wrong! The author is male. * Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains (https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/7_There%20Will%20Come%20Soft%20Rains%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf) The sci-fi author Marcus mentioned who wrote a female character whose breasts reacted to her mood was Robert Heinlein. The below is from his book, Number of the Beast. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/979886962259402782/1162370525365018764/image0.jpg?ex=653bb0e9&is=65293be9&hm=8afe4f68eee20d31da8dd1701d589c7803de9bc85dd2e885726e66a8974d9283&=&width=1408&height=942 A particularly scathing review of the book which Marcus recommends can be found here (https://ansible.uk/writing/numbeast.html). Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Animation GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcus-reignite-the-dream-of-animation) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

Jala is joined by returning guests Adelaide and Raúl to discuss Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, upon which the later Who Framed Roger Rabbit movie was based. http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/liz_dejesus/12235908/107368/107368_original.jpg Gary K. Wolf, the author, posed as Eddie Valiant on all of the book covers. Tiers are now available on Ko-fi! Perks include shoutouts on our shows, access to show notes, blog posts, and reviews with more in the wings as we work out further incentives. We ALSO have a new goal! Once we reach $1.5K we will release a new podcast called Put That Cookie Down Now, an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie show covering every Arnie movie chronologically. We REALLY wanna make this show but the extra work, materials etc means we need some help getting there. All subscriptions and one-shot donations apply toward the goal so if you want to hear this content, make it happen at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia! Big thanks to our patrons Christian, NotRookie and DogNozzle for their generous support. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adelaide - Adelaide is a denizen of the Jala-chan's Place Discord server. For more information about the server, shoot Jala a message. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Raúl.

Jala is joined by Desirée and Cameron to discuss the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse. This episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing related to the inequalities in burial practice. Links: * The Order of the Good Death (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/) * Ask a Mortician (https://www.youtube.com/@AskAMortician) * Five Ways to Affect Death Positive Change (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/five-ways-to-affect-death-positive-change) * Autopsies (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/autopsy#coroners-autopsy) * Speak, Memory: a chat bot in memory of Roman (https://www.theverge.com/a/luka-artificial-intelligence-memorial-roman-mazurenko-bot) * The Regression Test by Wole Talabi, read by LeVar Burton (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/levar-burton-reads-528916/episodes/the-regression-test-by-wole-ta-85607158) * Fear of Death (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/fear-of-death/) * Got Death Anxiety? (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/201605/got-death-anxiety) * Why Are You Afraid of Death? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IBsAiDeS4M) * “Mortal” course on overcoming fear of death (https://www.mortalcourse.com/) * The Conversation Project, providing ways to address death with your loved ones (https://theconversationproject.org/get-started) * Coping with Grief and Loss (https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm) * How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal (https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Cameron - @night_twitten (https://twitter.com/night_twitten) Special Guests: Cameron and Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 1: God Warrior of the Kingdom (released simply as "Shining Force III" in the West). This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65 (https://www.jalachan.place/65). Mentioned during the episode: * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to) Related episodes: * Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview (https://www.jalachan.place/65) - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaixvkVVQAAJEIl?format=jpg&name=small The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * Garosh and Hayward are NOT brothers. Garosh's brother is Jade the steam knight, who joins Medion in Scenario 2 if Garosh dies in Scenario 1. * The Walcuray battle in Scenario 3 is in chapter 1. * You DO NOT need to use the Elbesem Orb on Spiriel/Spirited; this has no effect. Just leave her alive. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) begin discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1). SPOILER WALL AT 01:37:32 Play LUNAR: The Silver Star in your browser at Retrogames.cc (https://www.retrogames.cc/segacd-games/lunar-the-silver-star.html) Mentioned during the episode: * Fighting Through the Darkness (Sega CD opening) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U) * The Grindery music (PS1) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZnzIE9V7Nk) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

Jala is joined by John Hutchison and Slade Eide-Ettaro to discuss The Batman (2022). FOR THE RECORD, the Batnipple was freed in the Val Kilmer version BEFORE the George Clooney version (the nipples were more heavily emphasized in the Joel Schumacher film). Jala, Slade and John were ALL correct. We were remiss in that we neglected to mention the Batsnuggy™. At one point during the film Batman pulls out a wingsuit that for all the world resembles a Snuggy™ and jumps off a building. This moment consistently makes Jala burst into uproarious laughter. It is an accurate, researched depiction of wingsuiting but looks very silly to her. Although the scene is short, it lives on forever in our hearts. See a short clip behind the movie scene here (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0fEqY-kFQ78). UPDATE: You can purchase a Batsnuggy™ on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007RHGRVU/)! Thanks for the tip, Ryzana! NOTE: Fireheart Media does NOT endorse jumping off of buildings in this Snuggy™. Note: this episode is marked "explicit" as there is occasional cursing. Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) John Hutchison - @tethilus (https://twitter.com/tethilus) Slade Eide-Ettaro - @Saeide87 (https://twitter.com/Saeide87) DeviantArt (https://www.deviantart.com/slingblade87) Special Guests: John Hutchison and Slade Eide-Ettaro.

Jala interviews Elmon Dean Todd, creator of the Godshard series and head of J-Cat Games, about his creator-owned IP and especially his upcoming video game, Godshard Chronicles. NOTE: the Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godshardrpg/godshard-chronicles) for this game ends on April 2, 2024, just a few days after the release of this episode. Go check it out (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godshardrpg/godshard-chronicles) and back it now!!! Additional links: * Wishlist Godshard Chronicles on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725980/Godshard_Chronicles/) * Godshard Chronicles Vol 1: Cursed Knight (https://a.co/d/4Ww9u9O) * Godshard Chronicles Vol 2: Blood Knight (https://a.co/d/ewnLri6) * Godshard Legends Vol 1: Dark Pariah: Blight of Logres (https://a.co/d/7iGHBfG) Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Elmon Dean Todd - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/godshard.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/GodshardRPG) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/godshardrpg) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@godshardchronicles) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/godshard/) Special Guest: Elmon Dean Todd.

Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) to discuss Ram V's 2021 comic miniseries, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr. If you enjoy The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, check these comics out! * Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/daytripper-2010/daytripper) * Sandman - Death: The High Cost of Living by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/death-the-high-cost-of-living-1993/death-the-high-cost-of-living) * Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity-2004/superman-secret-identity) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 27: Death Positivity (http://www.jalachan.place/27) * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45) SPOILER WALL AT 27:30:00 Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/caseaiken) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Special Guest: Case Aiken.

Jala is joined by Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Jonathan Hickman's first comic project, The Nightly News. Mentioned During The Episode * Headliner: NoviNews (Video Game) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/918820/Headliner_NoviNews/) * Bedlam (Comic) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JK6KHFB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tukn) SPOILER WALL AT 00:28:43 Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.

Jala is joined by Leonard (Monster Dear Monster) and Adam (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 1988 live-action/animated crossover film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The movie is based on the novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. Wolf. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Leonard - @drfaustisdead (https://twitter.com/drfaustisdead), @UmbraNoxProd (https://twitter.com/UmbraNoxProd) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Adam Bucceri - @AdamBucceri (https://twitter.com/adambucceri) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Adam Bucceri and Leonard.

Jala is joined by Desirée, Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Screen Snark) to discuss empathy, emotional intelligence, and why they are so crucial especially in these constantly-connected times. Articles * What is Empathy? (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-empathy-2795562) * What is Emotional Intelligence? (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens - Twitter - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Nick Fakhoury - Twitter - @nikolaiatknight (https://twitter.com/nikolaiatknight) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/nikolaiatknight) Matt / Stormageddon - @djstormageddon (https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.bsky.social) "Fun" and Games (https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games) Reignite (https://www.certainpov.com/reignite) Screen Snark (https://www.certainpov.com/screen-snark) The Game Informer Show (https://www.gameinformer.com/gishow) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/funandgamespod) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/dj_stormageddon) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon) Merch (https://tr.ee/9GL-3jo25V) Special Guests: Desirée Neyens, Matt (Stormageddon), and Nick Fakhoury.

Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss William Gibson's short story and its movie adaptation by the same name, Johnny Mnemonic. Referenced During the Show * Spring by Dora Budor (https://www.swissinstitute.net/exhibition/one-for-all-dora-budor-spring/) * Men in the City by Robert Longo (https://www.robertlongo.com/series/meninthecity/) * Cyborg directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/NsyjFihG5k8?si=UV3-CD1c8nnAI5TI/) * Nemesis directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/J5GEt4KP37c?si=36SzelX3vovusWY3/) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 37: Portal (IP) (http://www.jalachan.place/37) * Episode 40: Internet & Identity (http://www.jalachan.place/40) * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45) SPOILER WALL AT 00:55:07 Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/caseaiken) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Dave Cox Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.

Jala is joined by Zombi and Marcus to talk about the psychology of sexuality, the myriad ways it manifests (intimate and creative) and how these correlate to identity. This is a follow-up to episode 21 on attraction and identity. Mentioned during the show * Girly by Jacqueline Lesnick (https://activisionblizzard.itch.io/girly) * I F-cked Cthulhu by Germy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc0kr98-bSk&ab_channel=Germy) * F1nn5ter (https://twitch.tv/f1nn5ter) * Kink test (https://www.kinktest.org/test) * Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn (https://a.co/d/0qPdvOW) Articles * Circles of Sexuality (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/sexualhealth/circlesofsexuality.pdf) * Sexual Response Cycle (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9119-sexual-response-cycle) * The Psychology of Human Sexuality (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-psychology-of-human-sexuality#:~:text=Sexuality%20is%20one%20of%20the,body%20to%20be%20pleasure%2Dseeking.) * The Psychology of Sexuality (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/201405/the-psychology-sexuality) * 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex (https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/sex-and-health) Tiers are up on Ko-fi! Once we reach $1.5K we will release a new podcast called Put That Cookie Down Now, an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie show covering every Arnie movie chronologically. We REALLY wanna make this show but the extra work, materials etc means we need some help getting there. All subscriptions and one-shot donations apply toward the goal so if you want to hear this content, make it happen at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia)! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Marcus - @marcus_rasaan (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Marcus and Zombi.

Jala is joined by Dennis (The Level, Furia Games) and Simón to discuss how they navigate toxic masculinity as gentlemen and fathers. Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! ​ Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! ​ Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ ​ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dennis Furia - @furiagames (https://bsky.app/profile/furiagames.bsky.social) Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) Deck of Wonders - on Amazon! (https://www.amazon.com/Deck-Wonders-Solo-Legacy-Card/dp/B0CDJ9D8S7) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/dennis) Special Guests: Dennis Furia and Simón Sotelo.

Jala is joined by Will (Friday Night Gamecast) and Moxie (The Level) to discuss the 1970 samurai film, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo. SPOILER WALL AT 43:00 Articles & Links: * Watch for free on Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-1970_202408) * Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Liner Notes (https://archive.animeigo.com/liner/out-print/zatoichi.html) * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi_Meets_Yojimbo) * TV Tropes (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ZatoichiMeetsYojimbo) * How Much Was One Ryo During the Late Edo Period? (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ax1p0/how_much_was_one_ryo_during_the_late_edo_period/?rdt=44535) * Japanese mon (currency) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_mon_(currency)) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Will Adeshina - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/realkingzosotai.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/realkingzosotai) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack. The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/david) Special Guests: Moxie and Will Adeshina.

Jala is joined by Ollie (Judging Book Covers, Media-Eval) to discuss the science of the life all around us in our immediate vicinities: our bodies, our homes and our food and how important this is to our overall wellness. Mentioned During the Show: * Irish commercial about prescriptions (https://youtu.be/H898Vr7Koss?si=7XwBGpZJnhFNqBX-) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ollie Brady Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534) Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367) Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Special Guest: Ollie.

Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss types of trauma, methods of coping and more. They also discuss the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. This episode is primarily a book report of: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/) Links & Articles * Desirée recommends the works of Oliver Sacks (https://www.oliversacks.com/books-by-oliver-sacks/) * Trauma | Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/trauma) Related episodes: * Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) (https://www.jalachan.place/3) - discussion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. * Episode 27: Death Positivity (https://www.jalachan.place/27) - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse. * Episode 42: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence (https://www.jalachan.place/42) - discussion of empathy, emotional intelligence, and why they are so crucial especially in these constantly-connected times. * Episode 58: Burnout (https://www.jalachan.place/58) - discussion of burnout, current work culture and the economy through the lens of history. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dneyens.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Tim and Lynda Cowles of D'Avekki Studios to discuss their secret origins as a murder mystery dinner party turned FMV video game developer, their August trilogy (The Infectious Madness of Dr. Dekker, The Shapeshifting Detective, and Dark Nights With Poe and Munro), and their upcoming game, Murderous Muses! Mentioned during this episode: * Murderous Muses (https://murderousmuses.com/), D'Avekki's upcoming title, is available now to wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727270/Murderous_Muses/) and PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-qa/concept/10004400)! * The August Trilogy: * The Infectious Madness of Dr. Dekker (http://www.doctordekker.com/) * The Shapeshifting Detective (https://www.walesinteractive.com/shapeshiftingdetective) * Dark Nights With Poe and Munro (https://poeandmunro.com/) * You can purchase D'Avekki's murder mystery dinner party games AND murder mystery date night games at The Murder Mystery Store (https://www.murdermysterystore.co.uk/)! Of specific note during the episode are the Flexi Party line which allows you to play even if someone can't make it, and Murderous Decisions, where each player gets to make decisions that alter the gameplay! * Shoutout to Mo's Memes (https://twitter.com/Mos_Memes) for all the lovely D'Avekki video game memes. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Tim Cowles - @letsfixitinpost (https://twitter.com/letsfixitinpost) Lynda Cowles - @lyndacowles (https://twitter.com/lyndacowles) D'Avekki Studios - @davekki (https://twitter.com/davekki) Website (https://davekki.com/) Special Guest: D'Avekki Studios.

Jala is joined by Adam (BooCherry Games, Halftone Takes) and Adelaide to discuss Hong Kong's first zombie film, Bio Zombie. SPOILER WALL: 00:34:45 ​ Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! ​ Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ ​ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halftone-takes/id1682165263) BooCherry Games (https://boocherry.itch.io/) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guests: Adam Bucceri and Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All future episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's A Glass Darkly will feature the first section of Jala's 2014 psychological horror story, Aplasia.

Jala is joined by Greg Polander (The SNES Podcast) and Josh Covel (Still Loading) to discuss the 1989 The Legend of Zelda cartoon which aired on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. NOTE: Episode discussion is specific to a particular section of the show but there is discussion of the show as a whole citing some examples throughout Mentioned During the Episode * Moonlighting clips (https://youtu.be/NCweRb4Prqo?si=81tioIAj58kacetR) * Moonlighting Dave & Maddie’s first meeting (https://youtu.be/8zKyqJ8_27A?si=eyn8JEm1V0NQGIZv) * A perfect example of Ganon's vocal range (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gsy3nRHUjE) * Ganon is VERY UPSET (https://x.com/jalachan/status/1800585299862704177?s=46&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q) * Ganon’s Finest Moments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4zYIWBw2-A) Links * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda) * Zelda Wiki (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(television_series)) * Legend of Zelda cartoon: An Oral History (https://www.polygon.com/zelda/23540526/legend-of-zelda-cartoon-oral-history-zeldathon) * Netflix is Developing a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Series (https://web.archive.org/web/20150208115920/https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-SEB-86552) * A Netflix employee accidentally killed Nintendo’s live-action Zelda series (https://web.archive.org/web/20210202185108/https://www.engadget.com/zelda-netflix-live-action-show-leak-rumor-184755257.html) * Steve Martin's “Well, Excu-u-use Me!” - A Catchphrase That Started His Career (https://groovyhistory.com/steve-martin-well-excuse-me-quote) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Greg Polander (Soulblazer) The SNES Podcast (https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesnespodcast) Josh Covel Still Loading (https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod) Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod) Twitter (https://twitter.com/stillloadingpod) Instagram (https://instagram.com/stillloadingpod) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/stillloadingpod) Special Guests: Greg Polander (Soulblazer) and Josh Covel.

Jala is joined by Marcus and Briar to talk about intersectionality; we discuss gender as part of our intersecting identities. This is a continuation of both the DEIB and performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. The Wheel of Power and Privilege (https://vpfinance-dev.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/03/Intersectionality.png) https://vpfinance-dev.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/03/Intersectionality.png Additional resources: Kimberlé Crenshaw's TedX Talk: The Urgency of Intersectionality (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOe5-UsQ2o) Intersectionality: What It Is and Why It Matters (https://vpfo.ubc.ca/2021/03/intersectionality-what-is-it-and-why-it-matters/) Kimberlé Crenshaw on Intersectionality, More Than Two Decades Later (https://www.law.columbia.edu/news/archive/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality-more-two-decades-later) Intersectionality, Explained (https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination) 9 Activists Bringing Intersectionality to the Fight Against Oppression (https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/activists-intersectionality-equity-justice-social/) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaixvkVVQAAJEIl?format=jpg&name=small The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * Briar mixed up Gundam Wing and G Gundam because "they get big dumb crushes on all the anime people." * The female bodybuilder Marcus forgot the name of is Lenda Murray. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Marcus - @marcus_rasaan (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Briar - @13briars (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Special Guests: Briar and Marcus.

Jala is joined by Dave and Raúl to discuss the 2017 neo-noir action thriller, Vikram Vedha. This movie is one of Jala and Dave's all-time favorite movies for its masterfully intricate story, striking cinematography, and captivating performances. WATCH THIS MOVIE! It is available for streaming with English subtitles free with Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/Vikram-Vedha-Madhavan/dp/B09CGTQ8G7), as well as via Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube, Google Play, and Apple. Vikram Vedha is based on the Indian tale Baital Pachisi (Twenty-Five Tales of Betaal). You may access a free translation of the original tale via Gutenberg Press (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/54697/54697-h/54697-h.htm). Trailer (2017 original) (https://youtu.be/1sVr-uWZPjE) Trailer (2022 remake) (https://youtu.be/hpwnlr-ZHB0) Special thanks to Lucky for writing in with his viewpoint on the movie! Be sure to check out his fantastic store, Shivalik Emporium (https://www.etsy.com/in-en/shop/Shivalikemporium). Jala and Dave have purchased many items there and love each and every one. Lucky is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his business. Check it out! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Raúl, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Note: This episode is marked "explicit" due to occasional cursing. Special Guests: Dave Cox and Raúl.

Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them. We discuss and refer to White Kids by Margaret Hagerman (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5QWNJJ) throughout the episode and highly recommend it. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Simón Sotelo does not have a social media presence, but recommends that listeners take the time to look for organization(s) to get involved with in their local community. Special Guest: Simón Sotelo.

Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Harvard Implicit Bias Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html) A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine. DEIB Libguide (https://libguides.library.umkc.edu/DEI_Reading_List) Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media which broach various DEIB topics. It is divided by subject matter so you can easily locate your topic of interest.

You can find the full list of resources on this blog post (https://www.jalachan.com/articles/deib-list). Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) to discuss Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013), the second and third movies of the superhero Bollywood series. Comparison of M.D. Geist and Kaal's armor from Krrish 3: https://cdn.donmai.us/original/e5/cd/e5cdcb41175f6eb59c5744fd3fc5a7f2.png https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EDhGbvZUEAAQUon.jpg Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moon.

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) to discuss the 2003 Bollywood action/drama/romance/sci-fi movie Koi...Mil Gaya (I've Found Someone). This is a very memorable and fun if incredibly disjointed film about a developmentally disabled man who gets into Goonies-esque hijinks with a passel of little kid friends, summons an alien to Earth, faces off with a bully Space Jam style on the basketball court, has a brief stint as a superpowered Solid Snake in a Metal Gear-style action segment, finds love and, of course, turns into a fabulous dancer because this is Bollywood. Highly influenced by Steven Spielberg, this film has a lot of familiar beats to it while featuring a complexity Hollywood films of the era would never touch. Rohit Mehra, the main character, is one of Jala's absolute favorite characters in all of fiction. This movie is not currently streaming in the US, but is still easily available via used DVDs on online marketplaces such as eBay. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moon.

Jala is joined by Seraph to discuss performance, identity, performative identity and gender identity. We cover theory as well as provide anecdotal examples of points raised, discussing different types of performance and aspects of identity as expressed in a variety of scenarios and environments. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Seraph - @seraphtheshapeshifter (https://www.instagram.com/seraphtheshapeshifter/) Special Guest: Seraph.

Jala is joined by Antonio and Raúl to explore their experiences as the children of immigrants to the United States. They discuss childhood, fitting in (or, more appropriately, NOT fitting in), not being "enough," the struggle to remain connected to their parents' cultures, and more. Articles * Why Do People Immigrate? (https://www.lirs.org/causes-of-immigration) * Caught Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of First Generation Americans (https://padua360.com/student-news/2019/10/02/caught-between-two-worlds-the-struggles-of-first-generation-americans/) * Study: Children of immigrants have advantage in academics, school engagement (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120911091507.htm) * Why the Children of Immigrants Are the Ones Getting Ahead in America (https://time.com/6182715/immigrants-children-us-mobility/) * To Be the Child of an Immigrant (https://mhanational.org/blog/be-child-immigrant) * There are also several books mentioned in the DEIB resources list (https://www.jalachan.com/articles/deib-list) from episode 3 that are worth checking out. Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Antonio and Raúl are mysterious shadowy figures only visible out of the corner of your eye. Special Guests: Antonio and Raúl.

Jala and Dave recap the community streaming event held in honor of Chris (Vertigo2Hell) for the benefit of SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education). Special Guest: Dave Cox.

Jala is joined by Briar and Lance to discuss toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and why the conversation about these social issues approach them from the wrong angle. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Briar - Twitter (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice Special Guests: Briar and Lance.

On the inaugural episode of bonus show Cutting Room Floor, Jala is joined by her Fire Emblem sherpa Phred to discuss what makes this SRPG series special. Phred was originally going to be on episode 35 of Jala-chan's Place (https://jalachan.com/35) to discuss this IP, but was unable to record at that time due to some unexpected issues. Here he is given space to chat about these games! Be sure to follow Phred's adventures via Twitter (https://twitter.com/phredlevi)! All future episodes of Cutting Room Floor may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's Cutting Room Floor will feature a discussion between Dave and Jala about the cultural aspects of Godzilla Minus One which did not fit the flow of the Monster Dear Monster episode (https://www.monsterdear.monster/248) about the movie. Special Guest: Phred.