Simp for Supergiant?! (Side A) We kick off our celebration of Supergiant with this latest episode! Elliot brings Bastion, a rogue-like rpg, to the table - if you like Hades or just some good stories, you'll want to hear all about it. Today we talk about the unique story-telling devices video games have, racism narratives in video games, and wax poetics about the Supergiant music department. Yes, this is all connected. If you liked Hades, you won't want to miss out on this episode! Content Warnings: Mentions of (fantasy) racism, kidnapping, video game violence, and the end of the world. Spoilers for Bastion (2011).
Sometimes You Cope?! (Side B) Your host Tea welcomes our first guest, Jezzaworks18 to talk about Lupin (2021)! Inspired by the early 1900s French novels about Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief, this Netflix original brings us our Black Spy Dreams to life with the intelligent and tricky Assane Diop. Join us as we ramble about the many twists the show has to offer so far, from Black representation and hot French actors to clutch disguises and Complex Father Figures. Oh, and did we mention revenge? Content Warnings: Mentions of racism, stalking, murder and attempted murder, suicide, cheating (relationship), kidnapping, and kidnapping of a minor. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sometimes You Cope?! (Side A)Your hosts sit down to celebrate the year of the ox with some moon cakes and magic! Today's episode we break down the kid's animated film Over the Moon! This epic children's fantasy weaves a tale of family love, loss, and how to build your own rocket to the moon to prove the existence of the Moon Goddess to prove that True Love is In Fact Real. Wait, what was that last bit? Don't worry! There are rabbits, dragon lions, little brothers, and a race against time surrounded by Chinese lore and universal messaging. But can this story hold up to other cultural sing-a-longs? Content Warnings: Death of a Parent, Children in Peril, Family Conflict, and Probably too many Disney References.Spoilers for Over The Moon (2020) and the myth of Chang'e (unknown) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Super Duper Premiere?! (Side B) Your hosts travel to the planet Etheria for a discussion on superheroes from a fantasy realm of magical technology. Join us as we unravel the opening season's twists and turns, talk magical girls versus superheroes, and highlight aspects of diversity in She-Ra and throughout the cartoon-fantasy genre. Hordes and Princesses and Rebellions, oh my! Content warnings: mentions of violence/fighting, kidnapping, paranoia. Spoilers for S1E1-8 and S5. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This Podcast Stole Christmas?! (Special #1) Hohoho! This holiday season your hosts analyze two different versions of the classic Christmas criminal, The Grinch! Which version would we rather NOT touch with a thirty-nine-and-a-half-foot pole? Which one is more likely to ""steal"" Christmas? Who is the bigger holiday thief, Mr. Grinch or Jack Skellington? Content Warnings: Kidnapping, Child Abuse, Being Mean to a Dog, Anti-Christmas Sentiments, Family Issues. Spoilers for The Grinch (2018) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Two friends discuss their favorite plot twists, turns, and trials in this podcast where your high school Literature class meets two truths and a lie. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★