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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 (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 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 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 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 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.

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.