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Talking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 55: The Past, Present, and Future of the AMA Boston BoardWhat a long, strange trip it's been! For my final episode as host of Talking Marketing, I (Allen!) brought a portable mic to our annual board retreat to chat with each member of the current and incoming board that I could get time with. Much was learned, good times were had, but for now, this season of Talking Marketing comes to a close. Stay tuned soon for our new host, who I'm positive will outclass anything I've done here and make an even better show for you all. Sincerely, to anyone who's listened to Talking Marketing the...2025-07-081h 45Brushwood Media NetworkBrushwood Media NetworkLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Alex IbrahimStrategic Financial Leadership with Alex Ibrahim, CFO of Yanolja Introduction In this episode of The Dr. Lycka Show, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Alex Ibrahim, a powerhouse in global finance and current CFO at Yanolja, a travel-tech leader with a global AI-driven platform. Broadcasting from New York, Alex brings over 20 years of capital markets experience, including a celebrated tenure at the New York Stock Exchange. Tune in as we explore Alex's career, insights on IPO strategy, team leadership, AI in finance, and building a 10x company. 2025-05-0826 minLIVE with The Famous Dr. ALLIVE with The Famous Dr. ALLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Alex IbrahimStrategic Financial Leadership with Alex Ibrahim, CFO of Yanolja Introduction In this episode of The Dr. Lycka Show, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Alex Ibrahim, a powerhouse in global finance and current CFO at Yanolja, a travel-tech leader with a global AI-driven platform. Broadcasting from New York, Alex brings over 20 years of capital markets experience, including a celebrated tenure at the New York Stock Exchange. Tune in as we explore Alex's career, insights on IPO strategy, team leadership, AI in finance, and building a 10x company. 2025-05-0826 minWe Are Out of OfficeWe Are Out of OfficeEpisode 21 - The Radical Joy of Being a Magical B*tchIn this week's Episode 21 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen keep it delusional as usual and catch you up in the group chat, bringing food for thought and food for your soul, all with a healthy double dose of laughs. Every week, the ladies catch each other up on their life discoveries, what their "algorithm" has shown them, and their thoughts on the cultural happenings that we've all seen and desperately need to unpack.Segments include:I See You GirlWhat I'm On Right...2025-05-0551 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 54: The Ongoing AI Issue, Marketing in Nashville, and Science's Relationship to Business with Paula Milam ft. Brian HurstAfter a short break for the holidays, Talking Marketing RETURNS with a jam-packed interview with Paula Milam from TruStar Marketing and our sister chapter, AMA Nashville. Allen even brought on Brian Hurst, our wonderful VP of Social Media, to help interview Paula. We hope you all enjoy the conversation (Internet issues aside!) and find some useful info for your marketing career. This episode was sponsored by MarketingHQ! Find their free newsletter, job board, career coaching, and AI resume and cover letter builder at https://apps.marketinghq.io. https://amaboston.org is your #1 source for all...2025-03-0851 minThe Neurology LoungeThe Neurology LoungeEpisode 20. Autism with Steve Silberman - Author of NeuroTribesIn probably his last recorded interview held in May 2024, science journalist Steve Silberman discusses everything autism, from its history to savant syndrome. And he does so with the refreshing clarity, knowledge, and insight that made him one the best informed people about the condition. I regret that Steve did not have a chance to see the podcast before its release as he sadly passed away on 28 August 2024. Steve Silberman was an award-winning science writer whose articles have appeared in Wired, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Boston Globe, the MIT...2024-09-061h 04Talking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 51: Marketing Analytics, Remote Work, and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Anusha Ramesh KannanTwo podcasters unite in the latest Talking Marketing! This time, Allen chats with Anusha Ramesh Kannan, host of the excellent Marketing Woman podcast, Boston transplant, and LinkedIn legend herself about data analytics, the value of work culture, and how Boston is better than Cleveland (we love you, Cleveland marketer friends!) Check out https://www.anushakannan.com/ for all of her work, including The Marketing Woman and Elevare Gazette newsletter. amaboston.org is your #1 source for all things AMA Boston, including our job board, sponsor opportunities, blog, podcast, and events calendar! Interested in sponsoring...2024-07-1531 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 50: Marketing Education, Pivoting, Finding Your Weirdos, and Podcasting with Allen IbrahimContinuing on our recent theme of looking inward, we flipped the script this time on Talking Marketing! Victoria interviewed me, Allen, for this episode before a recent networking event at Digitas in Boston. Thanks a million to Victoria for stepping up to the plate and asking me some great questions, and thank you all for allowing us to do 50 of these! Here's to the next 50. Check out Allen's other podcast: chatzpod.simplecast.com Check out amaboston.org for our events calendar (NEXT EVENT: MAY MARKETING MINGLE 5/21!!!) and you'll find our blog (run by Victoria!) and...2024-05-1531 minMarvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#235: October 1974 - "The Yesterday Connection!" (w/Ibrahim Moustafa)Ibrahim Moustafa is the brilliant writer-artist behind the original graphic novels Count and Retroactive, as well as the co-creator of the Eisner Award-nominated High Crimes (with Christopher Sebela), and yes, a bunch of Marvel stuff too! His latest OGN, Cyn, comes out this summer from Humanoids, and you can order it right now from your local comics shop — Previews order code APR241574!For 25 minutes of bonus content — including the first appearance of the Wrecking Crew and a Luke Cage guest appearance in Defenders #17-19 — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access...2024-04-101h 19Talking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 49: Marketing Education, Being President-Elect, and Taylor Swift's Marketing Wins with Emilee CocuzzoAMA Boston takes a look inward as Allen interviews our President-Elect, Emilee Cocuzzo! The conversation takes some interesting turns as we begin on her career goals, yet we somehow make it back to Taylor Swift by the end. Many thanks to Emilee for taking the time out to make this happen! Emilee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileecocuzzo/ Emilee's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Emilee_Cocuzzo Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform o...2024-03-1544 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 48: Surrounding Yourself With Success, Building A Business From Scratch, and Chasing Passions with Teo and BlakeAt long last, Talking Marketing returns from the holiday break with Allen's interview with Teo Mefalopulos and Blake Takushi from Idea Peddler! They discuss what it was like being approached by larger companies looking to absorb them, how one of them got the other to drop out of college, and how much we all love Hulu's "The Bear"! https://www.linkedin.com/in/teomefa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-takushi-023ba1149/ https://www.instagram.com/blaketak Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! ...2024-01-1542 minBrands Over BrewsBrands Over Brews1. Allen Ibrahim: Pandemic Career Pivots, From Healthcare to MarketingLove the show? Send us a message to get featured in one of our future episodes.Allen Ibrahim is a Finance Admin for the MBTA by day and a Podcaster and Content Marketer by night. He is also the Co-VP of Content for the American Marketing Association (AMA) Boston and the host of AMA Boston's podcast, Talking Marketing.On today's episode, we cover:Allen's favorite brew (1:15)Transitioning careers during the pandemic  (3:05)Becoming a podcast host for AMA Boston (10:45)Pat's move from Boston to Tampa and what inspires where we live (20:48)Final thoughts and takeaways (24:56)2024-01-1427 minGrowth and Freedom: The Leadership PodcastGrowth and Freedom: The Leadership PodcastPersonal Finance Strategies For Entrepreneurs With Sarry Ibrahim This is the time of year where you start thinking about goal setting and at some point, you are going to arrive at the subject of money.  With that in mind, I had the pleasure of having "Think Like a Bank" strategist, Sarry Ibrahim on the podcast this week. I have followed Sarry's content for a while so I was excited to have him on the show.  We cover some great topics like:  Creating certainty with your money Minimizing tax.  Making everything you do work together to achieve your financial goals.  You don't want...2023-12-0541 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 47: Connecting the Dots, Looking Inward, and Knowing Your Audience with Chris WallaceWith large gaps between sales and marketing (a common pod topic, we know!), InnerView seeks to create a bridge between them while also keeping the customers in mind. Allen had the opportunity to briefly chat with Chris Wallace recently about his company, the irreplacable nature of human content, and how we need to keep ourselves in mind in our business. We hope you learned something from this episode, so give us a holler if you did on social media! Links referenced: https://innerviewgroup.com/infront/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleskickoffspeaker/ ...2023-11-1540 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 46: Advertising Adstock, A Cookie-Less Future, and The Value of Rest with Jeff Greenfield  Talking Marketing is back, everybody clap! Allen sat down with Jeff from Provalytics and started by discussing the cookie-less future of the Internet, pivoted to the value of good branding, and somehow ended up discussing magic! Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston.org. Become a member at https://amaboston.org/become-a-member2023-09-1653 minAll That\'s JazzAll That's JazzSeason 4 Episode 8 Keith LoftisWe had the great fortune of meeting saxophonist Keith Loftis when he was playing with The Baylor Project this spring at Earl Klugh’s 20th Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor. We knew then that we wanted to continue our backstage conversation in a formal ATJ episode.     Over the course of his musically wide-ranging career, Keith’s performed with the likes of Benny Carter, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Frank Foster, Alvin Batiste, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, Joe Williams and Ray Charles; he’s traveled extensively around the globe performing regularly throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and parts of the Middl...2023-06-3034 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 45: Influencer Evolution, Short-Form Video, and Leveraging AI with Neal SchafferIn this highly anticipated SEASON FINALE of Talking Marketing, Allen speaks with Neal Schaffer and learns something new every five minutes. Whether it's about influencer marketing, the tricks to being  a successful content marketer, or how AI doesn't have to replace video creators, Neal is just chock full of insight. We hope this episode is informative and fun for you all, and we'll be back in the fall with more Talking Marketing! Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast p...2023-06-1953 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 44: The Key to Getting Internships and more w/ Pat and Liv from Emerson College's Marketing ProgramIn a very special in-person episode of Talking Marketing, Allen sat down with Patrick and Liv from Emerson College to discuss their college careers, how they both landed excellent internships, and what they're hopeful for as future marketers! Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston.org. Become a member at https://amaboston.org/become-a-member2023-05-2141 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 43: Bullseye Marketing, Ghostwriting, and Creativity with Louis GudemaIn this special bonus episode, Allen chats with the first ever Talking Marketing guest Louis Gudema about where his career has gone since 2018, what's new in the latest edition of Bullseye Marketing, and how integral creativity is to marketing. This episode also has a video version, which can be found here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yS4hCEgMvEc Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston...2023-04-2741 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 42: Educating Gen Z, The Influencer Trend, and Storytelling with Tim HallyAllen chats with Tim Hally from Munq Creative about teaching the next generation of marketers, Gen Z entrepreneurs, and the power of storytelling! Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston.org. Become a member at https://amaboston.org/become-a-member2023-04-1452 minBottle Crow RebornBottle Crow RebornBottle Crow Reborn Episode 173 – It’s All So Good on the PontoonWhen the Six is away, the meat will play! Allen Ibrahim of the Chatz (COLON) Television Podcast and other Scanline Media products subs in for the absent Six to prove that not even having a guest co-host will make Nick prepare decently for his own show. What if I somehow was able to get Six to record an episode with me on a boat? Like, we set sail on a large lake or the ocean, drop anchor, and pop open some awful energy drink and fast food that may kill us before we return for shore leave. Shore! Leaf...2023-04-0800 minBottle Crow RebornBottle Crow RebornBottle Crow Reborn Episode 173 – It’s All So Good on the PontoonWhen the Six is away, the meat will play! Allen Ibrahim of the Chatz (COLON) Television Podcast and other Scanline Media products subs in for the absent Six to prove that not even having a guest co-host will make Nick prepare decently for his own show. What if I somehow was able to get Six to record an episode with me on a boat? Like, we set sail on a large lake or the ocean, drop anchor, and pop open some awful energy drink and fast food that may kill us before we return for shore leave. Shore! Leaf...2023-04-0800 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 41: The Evolution of Google's Search Page, Data Technology, and AI Biases with Prasanna DhungelAllen had the wonderful opportunity of speaking to Prasanna Dhungel, managing partner and co-founder of GrowByData. Prasanna has years of experience in the data and tech world, and he's brought all of that to the modern world with a successful business model of "explaining the change". Hear about that and more, including a brief discussion of Google and ChatGPT's recent AI efforts in the episode. This episode also has a video version, which is available on our YouTube channel along with other great videos! https://youtu.be/ET7O6tXtT5A Check out Prasanna's company...2023-03-151h 05Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, WorldExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, WorldOld-Time Radio Tales, People of History by Knox ManningPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/668781 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Old-Time Radio Tales, People of History Author: Knox Manning Narrator: Knox Manning Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 18 minutes Release date: February 16, 2023 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: Hear old-time radio tales of the following "People of History": William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language; Will Rogers, American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator; Edgar Allen Poe, considered the premier American poet and short story writer; Benedict Arnold, American-born military officer who fought with distinction for the American Continental Army in the Revolutionary War; General...2023-02-1602 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyMinnesota Sports Fan DailyUnrest in Wolves locker room, Markus Allen picked Gophers because of Athan Kaliakmanis-- 11/30: Unrest in Wolves locker room, Towns out several weeks, USA defeats tyranny with European Kickball, Markus Allen picked Gophers because of Athan Kaliakmanis, Ibrahim snubbed, Transfer Portal exodus begins --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!2022-11-3030 minNotepad with Ibrahim SaniNotepad with Ibrahim SaniNotepad with Ibrahim Sani: GE15 | Economic issues campaigns should focus onJoin Dato' Nitin Nadkarni , Senior Partner for Tax, Customs & Trade at Lee Hishammudin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) with host, Ibrahim Sani to talk about what economic issues campaigns should focus on?2022-11-0729 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 39: Becoming a Marketing Thought Leader with Vladimer BotsvadzeAllen had the pleasure of speaking to Vladimer Botsvadze, a world-renowned influencer, keynote speaker, marketing expert, and consultant to discuss the hard work it takes to become a successful marketer, the life habits Vladimer is proud of, and the relatable feeling of being the only one of your friends this into marketing. This episode also has a video version, which is available on our YouTube channel along with other great videos! https://youtu.be/EyBOuJ9yKsY Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us...2022-10-2547 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 38: Brand Marketing with Mitch DucklerThis month on Talking Marketing, Allen Ibrahim chatted with Managing Partner at FullSurge Mitch Duckler about how brand marketing can be leveraged, what makes a unique brand identity, and how to differentiate your brand in a crowded market. Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston.org. Become a member at https://amaboston.org/become-a-member2022-09-2728 minTalking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 37: The Power of Influencer Marketing with Sherri LangburtIn the latest Talking Marketing, Allen Ibrahim sits down with Babbleboxx CEO Sherri Langburt about what it's like starting an influencer marketing business with such a unique gimmick, the magical benefits of napping and crying, as well as some CRUCIAL tips for new marketers hoping to start their own company. Interested in sponsoring Talking Marketing? Email sponsorship@amaboston.org and get involved today! Make sure to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and find everything we do at amaboston.org. Become a member at https://amaboston.org/become-a-member   2022-08-1628 minAll the Smoke on Strength & PhysiqueAll the Smoke on Strength & PhysiqueAll the Smoke on ACLs with Dr. Steph Allen: E51In this episode, Adam and Chris dive deep into the world of rehab with Dr. Steph Allen. Dr. Steph Allen speaks on her extensive experience with ACL injuries, both before and after they happen. Tune in to hear what the experts have to say themselves.2022-05-081h 04Marvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#151: November 1970 (w/Ibrahim Moustafa) - "The Lady And -- The Prowler!"Ibrahim Moustafa is still known to Wikipedia as a 1928 Olympic Gold Medallist wrestler, and yes, we're still making that joke on this, his fourth appearance on the program. Be sure to check out his Doctor Strange: Nexus of Nightmares #1, which hits the stands the same day this issue is released, as well as his second Humanoids original graphic novel, RetroActive, which comes out NEXT week (4/26), not THIS week like we mistakenly said a million times during the episode.For an additional 35 minutes of this episode, support us on Patreon at the $4/month level to get access to...2022-04-201h 20On Her Majesty’s Secret PodcastOn Her Majesty’s Secret PodcastSpecial Episode: Interview with James Bond comics creator, Ibrahim MoustafaWelcome to a special episode of OHMSPod! Join co-hosts Pat Sampson & Jarrod Alberich for a special interview! This episode features an interview with Ibrahim Moustafa - comic book creator who worked on "James Bond: Origin" and "James Bond: Solstice" for Dynamite Comics!  Ibrahim is giving us a first-look at his upcoming Bond-influenced graphic novel "Retro/Active" - good times do indeed roll! Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Brought to you by Wh...2022-04-041h 00Talking MarketingTalking MarketingEpisode 36: What Makes a Good Super Bowl Ad with Jen FauconTalking Marketing is BACK, and new Director of Content Allen is chatting with Jen Faucon, a global marketing leader with years of experience across multiple agencies like McCann, BBDO, and iProspect. She now works on global programs and innovation at USCIB, and she took some time to chat with us about the 2022 Super Bowl ads (including her favorites), defining buzzwords like "hyper local", breaking into the marketing industry as so many entry-level jobs are being replaced by AI, and much more! There's even a brief discussion of NFTs and crypto, and how they're changing the way we think about...2022-03-2341 minJetzt gibts Beef! Der Metzger PodcastJetzt gibts Beef! Der Metzger PodcastFolge #13: Ibrahim Karakoc - Mit Fleisch zum WeltmeisterLars und Stefan sowie Michael Moser sprechen mit dem Kickbox- Welt- und Europameister Ibrahim Karakoc darüber, ob Fleisch zum Siegen gehört. Dieses Mal hat es Lars und Stefan nach Landsberg verschlagen, in die Heimat von Metzgermeister Michael Moser. Er trainiert bei Ibrahim Karakoc und weiß, dass nicht nur das Training den Unterschied macht. Während Lars mal an den Boxsack und Stefan auf den Boden zum Liegestütz-Training muss, zeigt Ibrahim seinen Weg zum Weltmeister auf und macht deutlich, dass Fleisch für ihn zum Training dazugehört. Dass das Gespräch allen viel Spaß gemacht hat, kann man...2021-12-0930 minMechanista in GMechanista in GMechanista in G – GW-9800 Gundam Airmaster + GT-9600 Gundam LeopardWell now, it sure seems like the dice like Gundam X, don't they? We're joined by seasoned podcaster and all-around pal Allen Ibrahim to talk about the Gundams of the Freeden's favorite freelancers, Witz and Roabea. And... listen. Ishigaki's only human. He designed a LOT of Gundams, and you know... they can't all be winners. Now, Comic BonBon? They NEVER tired. And they never make winners, either. If you want to find us on Twitter, Dylan is @lowpolyrobot, and our guest Allen is @twilightgalaxia. Our opening theme is the Hangar Theme from Gundam Breaker 3, and our ending...2021-07-2200 minKIM-E JugendKIM-E JugendProphet IbrahimEsra erzählt Dir die Geschichte des Propheten Ibrahim, Friede sei mit ihm, und weist uns darauf daraufhin, was wir aus seinem Leben lernen können. Wir danken allen, die an diesem Podcast beteiligt sind!  Ankündigung: Burak / Erzählerin: Esra / Erzähler (Gedicht): Mirac / Kalligrafie: Bilge / Klavier: Sophia / Text und Schritt: KIM-E Jugend (Orientiert an entsprechenden Quranversen und Überlieferungen sowie auch an verschiedenen Büchern.)2021-05-1016 minMarvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#093: February 1968 (w/Ibrahim Moustafa and Dave Dwonch) - “Today Earth Died”Dave Dwonch is the co-writer and co-creator behind the upcoming Jenny Zero, which will be published by Dark Horse Comics this April. You can preorder it NOW from your favorite local or online comics shop with the Diamond order code FEB210259. Also! Dave and Santiago Guillen's Kickstarter for SPORES: The Broken Circle, the sequel to Prom of the Dead, is live right now and chock-full of great rewards — including a stretch goal that includes a print copy of their Mind Palace webcomic for backers!Ibrahim Moustafa isn't just Steranko's least-flattering biographer, he's also a very tal...2021-02-101h 47Les Matins JazzLes Matins JazzNew York en noir et blanc, sur un air de jazz : les 85 ans de Woody Allen"Il adorait New York en noir & blanc sur une mélodie de George Gershwin". On résume en gros les mots de Woody Allen dans l'ouverture de son film "Manhattan", parce que c'est aussi comme ça qu'on pourrait présenter le réalisateur américain qui fête aujourd'hui ses 85 ans, clarinettsite amateur qui a choisi son pseudo en hommage à Woody Herman. De Cole Porter à Erroll Garner, c'est l'occasion pour nous de revenir en musique sur ses films jazz, c'est-à-dire… presque tous! Dans ces Matins Jazz, on revit aussi un moment du premier concert de la série "Un soir au cl...2020-12-0115 minMarvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#073: Pre-MCU Movie Night (w/Joe Keatinge and Ibrahim Moustafa) - Dr. Strange (1978)Ibrahim Moustafa (High Crimes, Jaeger, James Bond: Solstice, Count) didn't really win a gold medal at the 1928 Olympics, but it's a fun bit that we're not going to drop anytime soon. Keep up with all the great stuff he has going on at ibrahimmoustafa.com. Follow his Instagram action figure customization adventures and his very good political takes on Twitter, which he is on so we don't have to be. Joe Keatinge is the writer of Shutter, Glory, Ringside, Stellar, Marvel Knights: Hulk, and Morbius: The Living Vampire and many other great things. He was also the E...2020-09-231h 11The Chatter Ball NBA PodcastThe Chatter Ball NBA PodcastEp. #9 — The Rising Suns!!There must be something in the water down there in the bubble!! With Devin Booker leading the Suns to a 4-0 start, most of our predictions have just gone out the window at this point. The season restart came with other surprises like TJ Warren pretending he’s Ray Allen, the Nets beating the Bucks, and injuries EVERYWHERE (well maybe that’s not new). Pull up & the chop it up with the guys, to breakdown all the madness of this past week in the NBA.  Like us on Facebook: The Chatter Ball Podcast  Follow us on Ins...2020-08-0933 minDeep Focus CinemaDeep Focus CinemaThe Rental Review & Top 5 Home Invasion FilmsLucian and I review Dave Franco's new horror/thriller film The Rental. Then we will give each of our Top 5 home invasion films.Dir: Dave FrancoWriters: Dave Franco & Joe SwanbergDan StevensAlison BrieSheila VandJeremy Allen WhiteTime Stamps00:00 Introduction00:47 The Rental01:07 The Characters2:56 The Set Up6:02 Mina's Warning/Red Flags9:40 Red Herrings13:32 Mina & Charlie relationship, Josh and Charlie...2020-07-261h 37Marvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#064: March 1966 (w/Ibrahim Moustafa) - "This Man, This Monster!"Ibrahim Moustafa (High Crimes, Jaeger, James Bond: Solstice, Count) had never read a 1960's comic before we tricked him into appearing on this episode. We had him read the classic Fantastic Four #51 ("This Man, This Monster!") to hook him... and then we made him check out an issue of Amazing Spider-Man that Steve Ditko clearly phoned in on his way out the door.Keep up with all the great stuff Ibrahim has going on at ibrahimmoustafa.com. Follow him on Instagram if you love custom action figures, and on Twitter if you like people who are correct...2020-07-221h 22Oxford LivesOxford LivesOxford Lives - Episode 23 with Jamal Ibrahim - Part 2Part Two of this fascinating interview with Oxford-based artist, biochemist and teacher Jamal Ibrahim. Here we pick up where we left off, with Jamal telling us an interesting story about a Samurai sword he once owned. He also talks about his time in Malaysia and lets us into the secrets of his trailblazing artistic techniques. 2019-10-0848 minOxford LivesOxford LivesOxford Lives - Episode 23 with Jamal Ibrahim - Part 1Jamal Ibrahim has a fascinating story. As a scholarship student back in the early seventies, he was plucked from a working class Malaysian background to win a place at an English public school. From there he progressed to New College, Oxford and then a career as a Biochemist, conducting cutting edge research into HIV at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. After many years an Oxford teacher, Jamal also turned his hand to Art, developing a groundbreaking technique to produce his abstract masterpieces.2019-10-0839 minBabel FMBabel FMJazz al día - hilip Catherine, Abdullah Ibrahim, Jimmy CobbNovedades en el jazz con Philip Catherine, Abdullah Ibrahim, Jimmy Cobb. Tini Thomsen, Rosario Bonaccorso, Jd Allen, Out To Dinner, Hikari Ichihara. 2019-09-2757 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 50 - Fireside Friends x Scanline MediaThe Fireside Friends crew are joined by Jen and Six from Scanline Media as they discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse!You can follow Six and Jen's work at scanlinemedia.com. You can follow Jen on Twitter at @jbu3, and Six at @sixdettmar.2019-08-0100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 49 - OtherworldContent warning: Our segment on Pulse features in-depth discussions and depictions of depression, suicide, and self harm. Our discussion of the film begins at 36:44.This month, we discuss Russian Doll, Final Fantasy 7, and Magia Record before diving deep into the 2001 Kiyoshi Kurosawa film Pulse for our shared experience.Next month, we will be watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse!Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2019-07-0200 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 48 - "What The Junk?" with Fireside FriendsFireside Friends returns with an action-packed episode! Join us as we talk new Twilight Zone, Final Fantasy X, and Ao-chan Can't Study! before discussing The Lumberjanes for our shared experience. (Discussion on The Lumberjanes begins at 43:46.)2019-05-3000 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 47 - Gilbert DeadAfter an extended hiatus, Fireside Friends returns! Join Allen, Kaity, and Ryan as they catch up on the latest media discourse. Star Wars: Bad. Star Trek: Also bad. Anime: ...good?Now, imagine this: In segment two, the crew discusses the sad Netflix anime Violet Evergarden for their shared experience. In our discussion, we address an age-old question that haunts our lives: What *is* love? Grab a box of tissues, because this one gets emotional.2019-04-2700 minViertel vor HalbViertel vor HalbFolge 6- Von allen gehasstPassend zum Titel wird heute gehasst und meditiert. Ibi beweist mal wieder wie wenig Geld er braucht, und Fynn macht’s sogar umsonst. Was sonst noch alles in der Welt passiert ist, erfahrt ihr in Folge 6!2019-03-1757 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 46 - The Long SummerFireside Friends returns with discussions about music, Marvel, Star Wars and more before discussing the queer webcomic Goodbye to Halos for their shared experience.Spoilers for Avengers Infinity War begin at around 29:00.Discussion of Goodbye to Halos begins at 34:22.You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2018-06-0400 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 45 - Woke MarioThis month, the Fireside Friends crew talks Full Metal Alchemist and recounts concert horror stories before discussing the 1979 film The Warriors for their shared experience!2018-04-231h 20Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 44 – We The Boys This month, the Fireside Friends are back on their bullshit with a discussion of the anime Sanrio Boys. How cute is the anime? Does it come off as a cynical marketing scheme? Do the boys kiss? The answer to all of these questions (and more!) can be found in our discussion. Also in this episode, we ask ourselves: What media did we used to be ashamed of liking? What did we dismiss at an early age, and what was met with mockery from our peers?And finally, the most important question: What’s with the Kidz Bop co...2018-04-021h 09Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 43 – Early Sonic, Late Mario This month, the Fireside Friends crew gathers in a circle around the fire for discussions about how technology fits into our lives. In our first segment, Jen Unkle joins us as we discuss navigating social media and how to manage time in our capitalist hellscape. In our second segment, we discuss The Circle! We talk about how it tackles topics of social media addiction, the oversharing of personal information online, and the growing surveillance state. To top things off, we dig into select sections of the novel that The Circle is based on, bringing everything full circle and embarrassing...2018-02-2700 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends Episode 42 - Literature Club CW: We discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, which (poorly) handles themes of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. We also touch on the transphobia present within the game’s fanbase.Fireside Friends returns with the original crew and a new format! In our first segment, we talk about anime, various visual novels, and recount our experiences with attending gaming and science fiction conventions. In our second segment, we discuss Doki Doki Literature Club! We focus on the way the game approaches the topic of mental health, the shattering of the game’s fourth wall, and its toxic community.Di...2018-01-2900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 41 – Goodbye, 2017 Ryan and Allen take one final look back at 2017 and discuss their favorite media discussed on and off the podcast, their biggest disappointments, and their biggest surprises before looking ahead to what they’re excited for in the New Year.Next month’s shared experience is Doki Doki Literature Club!Work Cited:Why Does Everyone Hate Mercy?You can join the Abnormal Mapping Discord server here.You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Ou...2018-01-011h 28Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends Episode 40 CW: We discuss themes of objectification, exploitation, and abuse of women throughout our Lost Highway discussion, as it is a central aspect of the film. We realize that many people may want a break from thinking about these topics due to current events, so we encourage folks to listen at their own discretion.Joel Bocko joins us to discuss Lost Highway. We talk about how the film uses its two protagonists to explore themes of exploitation by the hands of abusive men. We also discuss David Lynch’s use of VHS horror, as well as question his de...2017-11-1300 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 39 – The Lost Episode In this recently recovered episode of Fireside Friends, Shannon Strucci joins Ryan, Allen, and Jen to talk about the 2007 film [REC]. We discuss the film’s use of its small budget, well-considered characters, and the found footage format. We mention the film’s Hollywood remake, Quarantine, as well as [REC]: Boat Edition; we end the cast with a discussion of some of our favorite (but mostly our least favorite) horror movies and franchises.You can follow Shannon on Twitter @plentyofalcoves, find her work at StrucciMoves, and support her on Patreon.You can follow Jennifer on Twit...2017-10-3100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 38 - Car vs. Truck CW: We spend the first few minutes of the show talking about recent events regarding sexual assault allegations in media, and rape culture in general. If you wish to skip that segment, our Bound discussion starts at 5:50.Ryan, Allen, and Jen discuss Bound! We talk about the film’s portrayal of its queer relationship, the ways in which the film succeeds at building tension, and where it stands among the rest of the Wachowski films. We also address the heated Car/Truck debate. Are trucks considered to be a type of car? (No.) Is language needlessly complicated? (Ma...2017-10-2351 minRadio IslamRadio IslamEp. 427 Dr. Lionel Allen of Urban Prep Academies [10/19/17]Dr. Lionel Allen is Chief Academic Officer for Urban Prep Academies, a remarkable high school network in Chicago. He joins us in-studio to discuss the teaching profession, its ups and downs, and the importance of believing in young people. Host & Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image: http://bit.ly/2gStEGz2017-10-2055 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 37 - Crimes! Join Allen and Ryan as they commit crimes* and discuss the 1984 film, Repo Man! We talk about the film’s outrageous antics, and its themes surrounding white suburban punks and radiation research. We also reflect on Harry Dean Stanton’s vast career and discuss some of his most memorable roles.*No actual crimes were committed in the making of this podcast----------You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orch...2017-10-0956 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 36 – Papa John Misty John Stull joins us to read and interpret lyrics from Father John Misty’s latest album, “Pure Comedy.” Is this a good album? Does it have a solid political message? Are the lyrics evocative? The answer to all of these questions, of course, is no. However, we hope you enjoy listening to us highlight the album’s most embarrassing material, as well as the in-depth analysis from Genius.com’s users. Hang on to that centrist feeling, dear listeners, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride.You can find John's music at Jung Manhater and follow him o...2017-09-2455 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsPersona Non Grata – Episode 5 Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5. This episode, Jennifer Unkle frees us from having to play any more of this game by guiding us through the remaining plot points. Hear us react to the game’s most ridiculous plot developments and find out which ones we accurately predicted!You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3, find her work at Scanline Media, and support that site over on Patreon.You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on...2017-09-171h 28Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 35 - Mr Jackpots M joins us to discuss Twin Peaks: The Return! We talk about our favorite moments of the season, how much the new show fits in with the original series and Fire Walk With Me, and ruminate on how Twin Peaks will always be a show filled with mystery. Who is the dreamer?You can follow M on Twitter @em_being, find their work at right here on Abnormal Mapping, and support the network on Patreon!You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on...2017-09-101h 21Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsEpisode 34 - It Just Ain't Your Story Jennifer Unkle joins us to discuss Don’t Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain’t Your Story by Christine Love! We talk about the issue of privacy in the digital age, the guilt of voyeurism in the context of visual novels, and the validation that comes with positive depictions of queer relationships in games.You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3, find her work at Scanline Media, and support that site over on Patreon.You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTun...2017-08-2851 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsPersona Non Grata - Episode 4Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we explore Futaba’s palace, uncover the mystery of the hacker group Medjed, and check up on our social links.You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!The podcast intro is "Have a Short Rest" and the outro is "Suspicion" from the Persona 5 OST. The social link music is “Joy” from the Persona 3 OST.2017-08-191h 02Fireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends: Special AnnouncementFireside Friends has found a new home at Abnormal Mapping!What does this mean for the podcast going forward? Ryan and Allen walks you through the details.Thanks much to all of the people who have supported us up to this point. Your support and generosity means the world to us, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your help.CHARLOTTESVILLE FUNDRAISERS:https://www.gofundme.com/our-sisters-keeper-heatherheyerhttps://www.gofundme.com/medical-fund-for-comrades-in-cvillehttps://fundly.com/solidarity-c-ville-7-8-anti-racist-legal-fund2017-08-1410 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 33 - Company Loyalty This episode we discuss the film Okja, talk about our eating habits, examine our company loyalty, and consider how it all intersects with our politics.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.Other music used:"Dedicated To the O...2017-08-0800 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsPersona Non Grata - Episode 3Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Kaneshiro's Palace, start some new social links, and gush over the game's best character, Makoto.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!The podcast intro is "Have a Short Rest" and the outro is "S...2017-07-1500 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 32 - EyebrowsThis episode, Fireside Friends fully converts into an anime podcast as we discuss the six episode series of FLCL!Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.Other music used:"Ride On Shooting Star" by The Pillows2017-07-0100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsPersona Non Grata - Episode 2Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Madarame's dungeon, check in on our social links, and dunk on the game's official sad boy, Mishima.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!The podcast intro is "Have a Short Rest" and the o...2017-06-1900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 31 - The Heart of the CardsNiel Jacoby joins us to talk about the extraordinarily cheesy Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.You can check out Niel's podcast over at spalltalk.blogspot.com and follow them on twitter @fuckinalpamare.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-06-1200 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 30 - Beyond the PaleThis episode, Alexander joins us as we discuss Star Trek Beyond!You can follow Alexander on Twitter @verbranden.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-05-2900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsPersona Non Grata - Episode 1Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Ryan and Allen as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we discuss our thoughts on the first dungeon, our favorite (and least favorite) characters, and the game's muddled politics.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!The podcast intro is "Have a Short Rest" and the outro i...2017-05-1200 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 29 - Gettin' FriendlyFireside Friends is finally back from hiatus! This episode, we discuss the film Four Lions and challenging various preconceptions about terrorism.Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-05-0100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 28 - This Is FeminismWe discuss Paper Girls Vol. 1 & 2, the reductive taxonomy of media, and the problems with male writers being upheld as feminists in the comics industry.Volumes 1 & 2 of Paper Girls includes issues 1-10.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-03-2000 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 27 - 24/7 Star Wars ChatTzufit joins us as we discuss The Force Awakens, the absurdity of the prequel trilogy, and our predictions for the future of Star Wars.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-02-2700 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 26 - Pan Pan PanFireside Friends turns a year old this week! In celebration, the crew briefly talks about changes coming to the show before discussing Pan's Labyrinth.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-02-1300 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 25 - You Must AdaptAlexander joins us once again as we discuss "The Evaluators: To Trade With Aliens, You Must Adapt" by N.K. Jemisin.You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2017-01-3000 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 24 - Goodbye, 2016!We made it past the flaming hellscape that is 2016, and onto what is looking to be an even greater hellscape that is 2017. Despite all of the negativity in the world, the Fireside Friends crew found time to sit down and reflect positively on the media that they enjoyed in 2016.Note that most of our choices are ones that we have not talked about on the show before, as we thought it would be redundant to choose stuff that we have already talked about at length in previous episodes.Also note that these are all things...2017-01-0900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 23 - Merry KrampusWe talk Overwatch's holiday event, Pokémon Sun and Moon, and discuss Krampus for our shared experience!Discussion of Krampus begins at 41:04.You can send questions & comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our break music this episode is "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" by Sleater-Kinney (Ramones cover).Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-12-1900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 22 - Hardwired... To Self-Destruct!John Stull and Jackson Tyler join us as we read and interpret lyrics from Metallica's latest masterpiece, "Hardwired... to Self Destruct."You can find John's music at Jung Manhater and follow him on Twitter @SIBNAME.You can find Jackson's work at headfallsoff.com, follow them on Twitter @headfallsoff, and support them on Patreon.You can send questions & comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes!Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-12-0500 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 21 - It's Lit(ten)Editor's Note: Ryan's audio is awful for the first ten minutes, but it improves after that. Apologizes!Shaun Lau joins us as we talk about queer relationships in Yuri On Ice, fight over Pokémon Sun/Moon starters, discuss lack of representation of marginalized groups in media, and more before we discuss Ghost In The Sell for our shared experience.You can find Shaun's work at No, Totally!, follow him on Twitter @NoTotally, and support him on Patreon.Discussion about representation in media begins at 25:30.Discussion of Ghost in the Shell beg...2016-11-2100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 20 - Solving RacismMike Moody joins us as we talk about the new Sims 4 expansion, Cowboy Bebop, Cardcaptor Sakura, the lack of skin color options in the new Animal Crossing: New Leaf update, and more before discussing Zootopia for our shared experience.You can find's Mike's music on Soundcloud and follow her on Twitter @guysmiley22.Discussion of Zootopia begins at 34:36.You can send questions & comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and rate us on iTunes!Our break music this episode is "Countrysides" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound...2016-11-0700 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 19 - Misunderstandings: The MovieShannon Strucci stops by as we talk about transphobia in a recent episode of Atlanta; We also talk Hannibal, Yuri!!! On Ice, Law & Order: SVU, and more before discussing Tucker & Dale vs. Evil for our shared experience.You can find Shannon's work at StrucciMovies, follow her on Twitter @plentyofalcoves, and support her on Patreon.Discussion of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil begins at 34:05.You can send questions & comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and rate us on iTunes!Our break music this episode is "Theme of Laura" by...2016-10-2400 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 18 - A Hint of GayKortney Terry returns to chat with us about magical girls, Luke Cage(and racists who think the show is "too black"), Atlanta, Hannibal, and more before discussing A Monster In Paris for our shared experience.You can follow Kortney on Twitter @Sparklykiss.Our break music this episode is "Mexican Chef" by Xenia Rubinos.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-10-1000 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Chat - Self Care Chat with Alex ZandraAlex Zandra chats with us about self care, self confidence, and the importance of creating and consuming art.If you missed the previous episode in which we talk to Alex Zandra about game design and Mirror's Edge, you can check that out here!You can find Alex Zandra's work at ZandraVandra.com, follow her on Twitter @havochq, and support her on Patreon.The music used this episode is "Home" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-10-0300 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 17 - A Leap of FaithAlex Zandra Van Chestein talks to us about being an independent game developer, developing her game One Last Cup, navigating gaming communities as a marginalized creator, and more before discussing Mirror's Edge for our shared experience.You can find Alex Zandra's work at ZandraVandra.com, follow her on Twitter @havochq, and support her on Patreon.Discussion of Mirror's Edge begins at 49:30.Our break music this episode is "Introduction" by Solar Fields.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-09-2600 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 16 - Amélie LacroixRyan swoons over Jem and the Holograms and gets mad at Nintendo (again), Kaity shares her appreciation of the otome game Mystic Messenger, and Allen gives us the latest on World of Warcraftand its newest expansion, Legion. The group then discusses the David Cronenberg film Cosmopolis for their shared experience.Discussion of Cosmopolis begins at 36:19.Our break music this episode is "Adore" by Savages.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-09-1100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 15 - PaprikastThe classic Fireside Friends crew returns to talk about Until Dawn, Black Swan, Sex Criminals, awful gender roles, and more before discussing Paprika for their shared experience.Discussion of Paprika begins at 35:58.Works Discussed:She and Her Cat: Everything Flows, Until Dawn, Black Swan, Sex Criminals, PaprikaOur break music this episode is "Mediational Field" by Susumu Hirasawa.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-08-2900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 14 - An Outraged SlimeShannon Strucci joins us to talk about The Lobster, David Lynch films, and more before discussing Undertale for our shared experience!You can find Shannon's work at StrucciMovies, follow her on Twitter @plentyofalcoves, and support her on Patreon.There are vague spoilers for The Lobster in segment one. Discussion starts at 8:35 and ends at 16:50.Discussion of Undertale begins at 25:10.Works Discussed:Uncanny X-Force, Company, The Lobster, Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks, Lost Highway, The Elephant Man, Wild At Heart, Dune, Jodorowky's Dune, Inland Empire, Fire Walk With Me, Undertale...2016-08-1400 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 13 - The Spooky OneKortney Terry joins us as we talk about Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Star Trek Beyond, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, the Zero Escape series, and more before discussing Cibele for our shared experience.Our discussion of Cibele begins at 29:15.Works Discussed:Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Elite Beat Agents, WarioWare, Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, Pocket Card Jockey, The Beginner's Guide, Stranger Things, New Game!, Cibele, Pinkert...2016-07-3100 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 12 - Should I Stay or Should I (Pokemon) GoAlexander joins us to talk about the phenomenon that is Pokémon Go, as well as discuss Grandmother-nai-Leylit’s Cloth of Winds by Rose Lemberg for our shared experience!Discussion of Grandmother-nai-Leylit’s Cloth of Winds begins at 38:29.You can support Rose Lemberg on Patreon, which can be found here.Our break music this episode is "Pokémon" by Neil Cicierega.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.2016-07-1700 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 11 - Channing the TatumKaity shares her complaints with Overwatch's new competitive mode, Allen talks all things Game of Thrones following the end of the show's 6th season, and Ryan reflects on their journey of watching every Wachowski film before the group discusses Jupiter Ascending for their shared experience.Discussion of Jupiter Ascending begins at 38:06.Works Discussed:OverwatchOneforallAlice GlassGame of ThronesThe MatrixSpeed RacerBoundJupiter AscendingOur break music this episode is "Home" by Toby Fox.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere"...2016-07-0300 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Chat - Star Wars BattlefrontWe talk Star Wars, Overwatch, Star Trek, and more in a casual bonus episode of Fireside Friends.Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org."Remember Remember" by Dario Marianelli2016-06-2600 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 10 - My Beautiful Bird Dog PartnerWe talk Pee-wee's Big Holiday, the trend of subversive anime like Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto, the rewarding fanservice of the Warcraft movie, and the disappointments of X-Men: Apocalypse before discussing Carol for our shared experience.Discussion of Carol begins at 41:05.Works Cited:Pee-wee's Big HolidayStrucciMoviesPee-wee's Big AdventureHaven't You Heard? I'm SakamotoNarutoBleachOne PieceSpongebob SquarepantsFairly OddparentsJojo's Bizarre AdventureSteven UniverseSailor MoonWarcraftJohn Warcraft Dev Diary – 1 – Valley of TrialsGriffin’s Amii...2016-06-1900 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 4 - I Love Whom I LoveRyan, Allen, and Kaity discuss difficult relationships, relaxing racing games, finding solidarity in sad media, and more before talking about their shared experience, The Last Unicorn.Discussion of The Last Unicorn begins at 48:24 and goes all the way until the end.Email: firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @podcastfiresideWorks Discussed:Trackmania TurboPortlandiaLoveHeroes of Dragon AgeDragon Age: InquisitionOrangeOur break music this episode is "In The Sea” by America from The Last Unicorn Original Soundtrack.Our podcast theme is "...2016-03-2700 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 3 - A Wild Podcast AppearsRyan and Allen are joined by Kaity Marie, the new co-host of Fireside Friends. They talk about Girls, sad anime, concert experiences, and more before discussing their Shared Experience, Pokémon!Discussion of Pokémon begins at 58:30 and goes all the way until the end, including emails.Email: firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @podcastfiresideWorks Discussed:Girls by The Luna BrothersHBO's GirlsTales from the BorderlandsYour Lie In AprilLove Live! School idol festivalMetricHouse of CardsStar Wars BattlefrontThe...2016-03-1300 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 2 - OutsideRyan and Allen are joined by freelance writer Tatiana Maria as they discuss topics such as The Battlefront Dilemma, sinking into fictional worlds, and our Shared Experience, Campo Santo's first-person exploration game Firewatch!25:35 is the beginning of our Firewatch discussion, so do not listen past that if you don't want the entire game spoiled for you.You can follow Tatiana on Twitter @tatianawrites.Email: firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @podcastfiresideWorks Cited:Firewatch and the Smallness of SolitudeOur break music this episode is "Prologue" by Chris Remo, fr...2016-02-2800 minFireside FriendsFireside FriendsFireside Friends 1 - An IntroductionWelcome to the first episode of Fireside Friends! This episode, Ryan and Allen discuss Tomodachi Life, Sense8, their favorite podcasts, and their Shared Experience, Starship Troopers! (38:34 until the end is where we discuss Starship Troopers, so be aware that we do discuss the entire film!) Next episode's Shared Experience is Campo Santo's new game Firewatch, available on PS4 and Steam. Play along if you'd like to join the discussion!We hope you enjoy this first episode!Email: firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @podcastfiresideWorks Cited:Idle ThumbsJustice Points2016-02-1400 min