Random Chatterings

CW: Existentialism, Ableism, Burnout, Mental Health, Depression This week, Arlill records a therapy session with their podcast (hold on, stay with me now) and talks about the struggles of producing art in 2024 but how they will confront those struggles to produce better episodes for the rest of the year. Correction: we have 9 WIP projects that are in the back burner. Pray for me lol Shout-outs to: -B. Rob who is a very good sport and very patient! Your episodes will be out this year, I promise! Check his shows here: Random Ramblings w/Rob; RBR: Weekly Wrestling Talk on Apple Podcasts -The Bookish with Sonya Walger podcast for giving me my first professional opportunity! Check out the podcast here: Bookish with Sonya Walger -The whole Ground Game: Georgia team! Check out the podcast here: Ground Game: Georgia on Apple Podcasts -Indie VTuber Dokibird! Check out her YouTube channel here: Dokibird - YouTube -Friend of the show Alex! Check out her episodes here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-19-you-cant-have-k-pop-without-tight-pants; http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-22-obscure-childrens-programming -Julian Taylor for designing our amazing album art all those years ago! Check out his website here: Julian Taylor Design -Friend of the show Sergiy for composing our main theme song! (not the one used for this episode) Check out his YouTube channel here: Sergiy Turchyn - YouTube Sources/References: -RC ep 41.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-415-undertale -RC ep 54.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-545-family-woes -Smorgasbord - Cambridge Dictionary definition: SMORGASBORD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary -RC 64.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-645-sonic-the-hedgehog-2006 -RCB #8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53rF4rbWju3uEpPtjLJ6IM?si=520829be0fc24dd8 -Embracing Autism website: Embrace Autism -RC ep 53.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-535-terra-em-transe -RC ep 59.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-595-mother-3 -RC ep 56: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-56-do-what-makes-you-happy-feat-emily-chen -RCB #6: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Mr4KLquvAbFR8izvnsRZu?si=eef410a5ac7240dc -RCB #7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OlgjQju3olrF9iVXo8Foq?si=4264868e4bbb446b -Vtuber 101 steam by Dokibird: https://www.youtube.com/live/gsnI3zuUbTY?si=kviM4NChISyqc6Ho -Dokibird’s Return Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J2YmJL0PX5M?si=uzQErtpJXPXYAPEM -AI Art Controversy article Written by Aminu Abdullahi: Behind the Controversy: Why Artists Hate AI Art -Sora Video AI controversy article written by Audrey Schomer: Sora AI Videos Easily Confused With Real Footage in Survey Test (EXCLUSIVE) -Best of 2018 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLhVCqea/ -How AI will Affect Hollywood article by Megan Jamerson: How will AI disrupt Hollywood? Crew members count the ways. | KCRW -Secret Invasion AI controversy article by Adrian Horton: Marvel faces backlash over AI-generated opening credits | US television | The Guardian -Arlill’s personal Instagram: instagram.com/arlillrodriguez Technical Info: Executive Producer - ⁠Alex Rodriguez⁠ Album Art created by ⁠Julian Taylor⁠ Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Wii Shop Channel 8 Bit EXTENDED" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Ableism, Grooming -Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104 This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story. Sources: Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses Official Localization: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses Roger Ebert quote on Kindness: https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/go-gentle-into-that-good-night Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario RPG" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby] “Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 ⁠RAINN⁠ ⁠The Trevor Project⁠ Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 28] This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of the Josh O Show as we talk about the underrated art of stand-up comedy! We also talk about our family backgrounds, Josh's writing process, and his favorite stand-up comedians! Shout-outs to: -The great Josh O for coming on our program! Check him out here: Website: http://www.thisisjosho.com iTunes: http://apple.co/1VWT71o Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisjosho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisisJoshO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisjosho/ -Tattooed Bananas Podcast for sending us their promo! Check these guys out here: Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/49385 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tattooed-bananas-comedy/id1043783727?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattooedbananas Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Josh O and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn “Ending Credits, Ice Cap Zone Act 1, Angel Island Zone Act 1, Special Stage, Carnival Night Zone Act 2, Mini Boss, Chrome Gadget, Launch Base Zone Act 1, Marble Garden Zone Act 2, Data Select [Sonic 3 OST]” composed by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, Cirocco Jones, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grigsby, Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, and Jun Senoue “Ending Credits, Lava Reef Zone Act 2, Slot Machine, Bonus Stage, Sky Sanctuary Zone, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Final Boss, Mushroom Hill Zone Act 1, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Doomsday Zone  [Sonic & Knuckles OST]” composed by Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, and Howard Drossin2016, 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevor Project Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Murder, Suicide     Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob.    In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob!  Sources:The Pomutori Collab Stream Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows  Screwed: The Complete Story of the Montreal Screwjob Rabid: The Chris Benoit Story Technical Info:    Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez    Album Art created by Julian Taylor    Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez   "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes    "Megalovania 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠]    2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Death, Grief  Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition.  In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :(  Sources:  The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode  Technical Info:  Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor  Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez  "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes  "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]” composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi  2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: PTSD,  Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a lot in a short amount of time so we might've spread ourselves thin. Future episodes of RCB will be more focused but I hope you enjoy this experimental podcast! Correction: Shinji Ikari's father's first name is Gendo, not Genro. Sources: 3 hour documentary about Hideaki Anno ACLU's Tracker of anti-LGBTQIA Bills in the United States Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "CORE 16-bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong! Sources:Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny GVG video about Sonic Forces Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers Technical Info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "Gaur Plain 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Ableism, Sanism, Culture Shock  Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. I did not know Anchor would move the episode up like this so that will mess up the order but in any case, please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 20] This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joey Liu as he talks about his lessons from filmmaking and his amazing story of being an international college student! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Joey Liu and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn “Zeal Palace, Memories of Green, Lavos’ Theme, Secret of the Forest, Guardia Castle - Pride and Cou, The Trial, Ruined World, Battle with Magus, Tyran Castle, Undersea Palace [Chrono Trigger OST]” composed by Yasunori Mitsuda 2016, 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

Happy Holidays! Just wanted to provide a quick update on what we've been up to as of late and what you can look forward to in the new year! Love you all! See you again very, very soon! :) -Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez -Album Art created by Julian Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Suicide, Transphobia [Episode 86.5] This month, Arlill discusses how gender expression is characterized in the 2020 Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez "Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno "Welcome Horizons (Full Version), Prologue (Phase 5), 5 AM, 7PM, 2AM, 5PM" [Animal Crossing: New Horizons OST] composed by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi and Masato Ohashi2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

Hello everyone! This is a sneak-peek to next Saturday's episode about Animal Crossing and Gender Expression! Enjoy! Note: This preview is a work-in-progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone, a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes "Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks "5 AM" [Animal Crossing: New Horizons OST] composed by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi and Masato Ohashi 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

Hello again! Shorter than usual podcast for today but I've got a couple of quick updates to share. Please listen til the end and we'll see you again on May 29th for our next episode! Shout-outs to: B. Rob! His episode was fantastic so please check it out and all his stuff when you've got the chance! RC Episode 78: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eGJGzxI8OXEmp0naR92sT?si=7HS65M61TFSPQIle-58aRw Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3rshow Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/ Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob Kidney4ChrisPaige: https://kidney4chrispaige.com/ Ground Game: Georgia! Catch up on all of the episodes and follow them on social media! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ground-game-georgia/id1542228729 Website: https://groundgamepod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/groundgamepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundgamepod/ Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura Album Art created by Julian Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Mental Illness, Partner Abuse [Episode 78] This week, Arlill reunites with the 5-time, 5-time returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow and they talk about a lot of sh*t! Some of the topics covered include accidentally blocking Rob's number, what it means to be podcasting for 5 years, starting a Twitch channel, and how to spend time productively in 2020! Shout-outs to: B. Rob for his record fifth appearance on our program! It was awesome catching up with you and I hope you are doing well during this tumultuous time. Check out Rob’s stuff here: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2 Website: http://www.randomrob.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3rshow Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandomRobcast/ Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob Kidney4ChrisPaige: https://kidney4chrispaige.com/ Shawn FULLER from Horribly Awkward Podcast! - I love you: http://horriblyawkward.podbean.com/ Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions) composed by Sergiy Turchyn "Female Turbulence, Different Road, Powell, Political Pressure, Harvest November, Last Audience, Obsession, Innocent Water, Intolerance, Meridian Child, Nuclear Fusion, Ancient Dolphin, Axe Bring Storm, and Axe Bring Storm [Trials of Mana OST] " by Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshit Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Ryo Yamazaki, and Sachiko Miyano "Badum-tss" sound effect obtained from orangefreesounds.com - The sound effect is permitted for non-commercial use under license “Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) "Censor-Beep-9" obtained from soundjay.com "You" by David and Tamela Mann  "Expectations" by Wale feat. 6LACK  2020-2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Mental Illness Hello everyone! We are back again! This is a sneak-peek to Saturday's episode with 5x returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow! Enjoy! :D Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes "Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks "Female Turbulence and Different Road [Trials of Mana OST]" composed by Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshit Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Ryo Yamazaki, and Sachiko Miyano 2020-2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

[Episode 26] Hey everyone! Due to episode 26's unexpected removal from the feed, I have re-uploaded it and also remixed the audio so that it sounds better than the original version! I explain more in the cold open. Please enjoy this re-run and...who knows, you may be getting more B. Rob content on this feed in the near future! ;) This week, I’m joined by B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob as we talk about our unabashed love of professional wrestling! We also talk about our hatred of soap operas, and Rob's hands-on experience as an amateur wrestler!Shout-outs to: -Random Ramblings w/Rob for reaching out to me on Twitter! It was an absolute pleasure! Check out Rob’s stuff here: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2   Website: http://www.randomrobcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandomRobcast/ Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob The episode with Arlill as the guest: http://www.randomrobcast.com/random-chatteringsTechnical info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn “The Metropolis of Fourside, Sunrise & Onett Theme, Happy-Happy is Blue, Snowman (Snow Wood Boarding House), The Sky Runner, Sea of Eden; Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap; Title Screen, Battle Against a Weird Opponent, Sailing to Scaraba, Hi Hi Hi (Saturn Valley); Your Name, Please (Noiseless); Smiles and Tears, Pokey Means Business!, The Lost Underworld; Threed, Free At Last, and Because I Love You [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno “Setting the Trap [Home Alone OST” composed by John Williams “Throw Em’ up” by Master P (feat. Kane & Abel) “You Don’t Have to Cry” by Adina Howard (feat. Michael Speaks)  2016, 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Depression, Mental Illness[Episode 85.5 Pt 2] In part 2 of our annual update episode, Arlill updates everyone on what plans for the podcast will be for the rest of 2020. He also talks briefly about COVID-19, Patreon plans, and he does a year-in-review for all episodes released in 2019!-As mentioned in the episode, we are currently working on the next "season" of episodes and hopefully, it won't be too long of a wait before they are released. Thank you, as always, for your patience. The wait will be worth it! :) Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, a Zoom H1n Recorder, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno “Gaur Plain 8 Bit, and CORE 16 Bit (SNES Mega Man X Remix)” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message

CW: Depression, Mental Illness, Police Violence, Murder, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Coercion of Minors [Episode 85.5 Pt 1] In part 1 of our annual update episode, Arlill talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-going Black Lives Matter protests, and the second wave of #MeToo stories from the summer. -Sadly, we did not reference Breonna Taylor during this episode but we can't ignore the outrage that's been caused by the grand jury's decision to not charge the 3 officers involved in her death. If you can, please donate to the Bail Project as numerous protesters who will be arrested in today's protests will need their bail paid. The Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/louisville/Please consider donating to the following organizations/communities if you can: Homeless Black Trans Women fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/p6q5sm-homeless-black-trans-women-fund Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/black-trans-protestors-emergency-fund/ The Okra Project: https://linktr.ee/theokraproject Music for Relief: https://musicforrelief.org/?form=FireReliefFund Mask Oakland: http://maskoakland.org/give/ Brave Space Alliance: https://mobile.twitter.com/BSAllianceChi Ground Game LA: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ggla Technical info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, a Zoom H1n Recorder, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message