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.

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 and Miguel (Ryzana).

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 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 and Miguel (Ryzana).

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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/) 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 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 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 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 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.

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).