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Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 67: Saga's BACK, we're BACK, and in our BRUCE eraNew Saga, new co-host, it's a whole new world!**WARNING WARNING WARNING** - if you have not read ALL 66 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 67, SKIP THIS EPISODE.After a year of no new Saga chapters, Alan and new host Bruce are here to talk through their first reactions to this latest chapter.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, and you can find our hosts on X as well: @ahaburchak...
2024-09-1929 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastUPDATE: We're back! Well, one of us is...It's the start of a new era for our show, the BRUCE era! We're happy to introduce our new co-host Bruce, and announce that Hazel's Story will be back with regular episodes every other Thursday from now on!For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And you can find our hosts on X as well: @ahaburchak & @BruceWalton
2024-07-1906 min
The Sandman UNLOCKEDThe Sandman: Episode 6 'The Sound of Her Wings' Episode Deep DiveOn each episode of The Sandman UNLOCKED, we want to take you deeper in the story and help you unfurl the mysterious and secrets behind Neil Gaiman's masterpiece. One this week's episode,The Sandman: Episode 6 'The Sound of Her Wings' Episode Deep Dive, we are joined by Alan Haburchak from Lore Party Media. The 4 of us gush over Kirby Howell-Baptiste's portrayal of Death, discuss how this episode brought had a lot to live up to and we felt like it cleared the bar, and had a nice chat about the character of Hob in Dream's life.
2022-10-241h 11
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 31-33: Characters! Saga's ALL about the amazing characters - woo!We dive back in with a time jump to start Volume Six of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, also a new character is introduced, Abu gets mad about a non-reveal, and Alan gets in his feels about being a dad (AGAIN??).This episode discusses ONLY up through chapter 33 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast...
2022-09-2257 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastBonus: The Sandman UNLOCKED Issue #1 Read-Along 'Sleep of the Just' Deep DiveAbu and Alan are ALMOST back from our rest time, but as a special treat, please enjoy this episode of another great comics podcast: The Sandman UNLOCKED, which you can find and follow on all the podcast platforms.On this Issue #1 Read-Along 'Sleep of the Just' Deep Dive, the hosts jump right in talking about the history of books like the Magdalene Grimore, take a look into classic English Horror, discuss what makes a panel, and talk about why even The Sandman loves KFC.Let us know what you think of The Sandman UNLOCKED via...
2022-09-1254 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastTaking a break to rest, plus other great books from Brian and FionaAbu and Alan apologize for disappointing you all AND THEN pull a Brian & Fiona by saying we're taking MORE time off 😄 (though not NEARLY as long).Also we recommend several great comics from Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples that you can enjoy before we come back in mid-September:• Y: The Last Man• Ex Machina• Paper Girls (also streaming on Amazon Prime)• "The Sea Road" from Northlanders Vol. 5You can let us know what else you might be reading via email at hazelsstory@loreparty.com or DM us on Twitt...
2022-08-0410 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 60: SPOILER ALERT: The end of an arc & a very special guest!The incredibly talented and hilarious Jordan Calhoun is here, and we can't believe how much fun it is!**WARNING WARNING WARNING** - if you have not read ALL 59 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 60, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you are current along with us, check out Abu, Alan, and special guest Jordan sharing their first reactions and thoughts on the newest chapter, the first arc of chapters 55-60, plus their favorite panels and quotes.Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter here @JordanMCalhoun AND check out Jordan's book Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of...
2022-07-1452 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 28-30: Collecting dragon semen & love is when people make each other betterEven more death than usual in the back half of Saga Volume 5 from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, but also apparently dragons are real flexible. And hey our leading couple find each other again.This episode discusses ONLY up through chapter 30 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And...
2022-06-3055 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 25-27: Violence & drugs are good, bad, or something in-between?Abu didn't remember Vol. 5 of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan at all, but once we get into it, there's a LOT to learn from Marko's bad trip and Dengo's bad decisions.Plus so. much. dragon. piss.This episode discusses ONLY up through chapters 25-27 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight...
2022-06-1655 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 59: SPOILER ALERT: Sorry rainbow fishAbu might seem like he avoids conflict, but he WILL go full Dexter if you fuck with his sister.WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you have not read ALL 58 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 59, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you are current along with us, check out Abu and Alan sharing their first reactions and thoughts on the newest chapter, plus their favorite panels and quotes.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on...
2022-06-0225 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 22-24: Amazing character development & a terrible separationAlan rethinks his stance on Vol. 4 of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, and both our hosts get REALLY into their feels. Also we meet King Robot!This episode discusses ONLY up through chapters 22-24 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And you can find our hosts...
2022-05-191h 08
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 58: SPOILER ALERT: Sad shit is going down (what else is new?)Alan really did cry while eating ribs reading this chapter, and he's proud of it.WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you have not read ALL 57 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 58, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you are current along with us, enjoy Abu and Alan sharing their first reactions and thoughts on the newest chapter, plus their favorite panels and quotes.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen...
2022-05-0524 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 19-21: Relationship cracks, class struggles & a mop-swordIt's a whole new ballgame in Vol. 4 of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, with flirty dance teachers and a budding drug addiction threatening our main characters' relationship. Also a homicidal maniac janitor who seemingly cannot be killed? Here for it!This episode discusses ONLY chapters 19-21 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight...
2022-04-211h 08
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 57: SPOILER ALERT: New secrets, new rock & rollNew Saga, every month, still doesn't seem real. Time for Chapter 57!WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you have not read ALL 56 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 57, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you have read them all, then enjoy hearing Abu and Alan share all their first reactions and thoughts on the newest issue of Saga, plus favorite panels and quotes. Also stay to the end, where Alan betrays himself as an elder Millennial by fondly remembering suffering hearing damage from a Smashing Pumpkins concert in 1996.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head...
2022-03-3121 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 16-18: Showdown at the Quietus lighthouse (plus here comes the Brand)Wrapping up Vol. 3 of Saga from Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan, we've got reporters working on the biggest story in the universe, D. Oswald Heist dropping lots of knowledge, and all of our characters coming together on Quietus for exactly what we all knew would happen?This episode discusses ONLY chapters 16-18 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to...
2022-03-2356 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 56: SPOILER ALERT: New chapter, new piratesIt's really happening, new monthly chapters of Saga, next up: Chapter 56!WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you have not read ALL 55 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 56, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you have read them all, then enjoy hearing Abu and Alan share all their first reactions and thoughts on newest issue of Saga, PLUS we both answer all the questions from the Chapter 56 Reader Survey.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on...
2022-02-2431 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 13-15: Drunk writer, bone bugs & murder-eyed SophieFlying into Volume 3 of Saga from Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan, we ponder the permanence of grief AND explore Alana's past as a teen emo goth.This episode discusses ONLY chapters 13-15 of Saga, with no spoilers for any later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And you can find our hosts on Twitter as...
2022-02-171h 03
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 10-12: Sexy Alana, saving Lying Cat & RIP mouse medicSexy time! So much sexy time! Going through the second half of Volume 2 of Saga from Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan, we discuss how this story keeps it real when it come to sexual desire, and also how there's a real theme emerging with killing off characters.This episode discusses ONLY chapters 10-12 of Saga, with no spoilers for later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen...
2022-02-0357 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 55: SPOILER ALERT: New Saga is here!After a LOOOONG 3 1/2 years, we've FINALLY got a brand-new chapter of Saga: Chapter 55!WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you have not read all 54 previous chapters AND newly-released chapter 55, SKIP THIS EPISODE.If you have read them all, then enjoy hearing Abu and Alan take a trip to Brooklyn's St. Mark's Comics to pick up freshly-released copies, and then share all their first reactions and thoughts on this momentous day.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all...
2022-01-2721 min
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 7-9: Fard's nards, trauma everywhere & characters galore!Happy 2022! Starting Volume 2 of Saga from Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan we discuss the grossest panel maybe of the entire series, plus too much plot to summarize - just listen already!This episode discusses ONLY chapters 7-9 of Saga, with no spoilers for later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And you can find our...
2022-01-131h 08
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 4-6: Sexy heads, exploding face & violence always comes backWe're back! Continuing our journey into Saga from Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan a visit to Sextillion, finding the rocketship tree, and our first big character death!This episode discusses ONLY chapters 4-6 of Saga, with no spoilers for later chapters.For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com/.Also huge thanks to Lawerence Kelly for composing all the amazing music on our show, you can listen to his podcast Night Knight, Spector by clicking here.And you can find our hosts on Twitter as...
2021-12-161h 10
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastCh. 1-3: Alligator butler, robot sexy time & soul-bond with a horror?First episode! Come along as we jump into the first chapters of Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples comic book masterwork - Saga.This episode discusses ONLY chapters 1-3 of Saga, with no spoilers for later chapters. Fair warning: there is a LOT (probably too much) discussion of a certain alligator butler.And you can find our hosts on Twitter as well: @ahaburchak & @abu_zafar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-021h 07
Hazel's Story: A Saga PodcastIntroducing Hazel's Story"This is how an idea becomes real."Hazel’s Story is a deep dive into the vast universe that is Saga from Image Comics. Read along with hosts Alan and Bruce every other Thursday as they delight in unpacking all the fantastic characters, ideas, and weirdness that Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples cram into this epic space opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2002 min