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The Shelf WarmersLet's start 2025 with a BANG!This week we discuss how we're going to bring you better content than before!
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The Shelf WarmersThe Rise of Skywalker 5 Years LaterThis week, we discuss lines that "killed" Star Wars for us, especially from Rise of Skywalker. Five years on from the final movie in the Sequel Trilogy, what do we think about it now?
What line killed it for you?
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The Shelf WarmersSo You Want To Make A PatreonThis week, we discuss Darby's new Patreon! What goes into making a Patreon account, and when is the right time for a creator to launch one?
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The Shelf WarmersStaying Creative In Difficult TimesThis week, we discuss staying creative and positive in difficult times. Darby's experience in Minneapolis' Twin Cities Con '24, where he hosted a workshop and was on several panels, may hold some insights.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-11-271h 06The Shelf WarmersLet's get physical!This week, Darby and Sugu discuss the resurgence of physical media, especially cassettes compared with streaming digital media.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-08-071h 19The Shelf WarmersStargun Kickstarter!This week, we discuss Darby's newest Kickstarter, for Stargun Messenger Sci-Fantasy Limited Edition. Check it out below!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-07-241h 09The Shelf WarmersAn evening with new artist, KrystalThis week, Sugu talks with an artist about her experiences and her art style. Check out her Instagram page below!
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The Shelf WarmersThe Story Behind Darby's New Kickstarter!Darby talks about the campaign for his latest #Kickstarter campaign! Stargun Messenger and Astra Idari Beyond Lights' Reach are like if #StarWars and #LOTR had a baby! Where did the story come from and where is it going? Take a listen!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-07-0818 minThe Shelf WarmersWhat Do Authors Need To Sell Books At Live Events?This week, we discuss what authors will need to be successful selling their books at live events. Darby speaks from his experience at shows. If you're wondering if you want to do this yourself, take a listen!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-05-121h 24The Shelf WarmersCreative PersistenceThis week we discuss what it takes to be persistent in creativity, inspired by YouTuber Jay Swanson. So many things stand between us and being creative - how do we overcome those obstacles? How do we maintain focus and energy through months and years? Take a listen!
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On Creative Persistence by Jay Swanson
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-05-011h 09The Shelf WarmersCan Online Courses Help You Become A Writer?This week, we discuss the proliferation of online writing courses. Are they better or different from the classroom setting? What are the advantages or disadvantages of these classes to help on your #writing journey?
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The Shelf WarmersLooking Back At Lord Of The RingsThis week, Darby and Sugu look back at the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This epic series recently returned to theaters in the United States. How does it hold up? Why is it the best thing ever? Take a listen!
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The Shelf WarmersThe Brandon Sanderson EffectThis week, we talk about Brandon Sanderson's latest #BackerKit success as well as his efforts to improve royalties for #indieauthors from #audible for #audiobooks. What does his success mean for indie authors? Take a listen!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-04-111h 10
The Shelf WarmersSuper Excited For James Gunn's SupermanIs the new James Gunn #Superman movie based on the classic Kingdom Come comic book series? What does Gunn's choices say about the future of #DCU, #superheromovies, and The Snyder Era? Take a listen!
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The Shelf WarmersLessons From Running A KickstarterOn this week's episode, we discuss the lessons Darby took from running his first successful #Kickstarter campaign, how they'll apply to the future, and more! Take a listen!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-03-281h 18
The Shelf WarmersWhat Is Cozy Sci-Fi & Fantasy?This week, we discuss the growing genre of cozy sci-fi and fantasy. What is it? How is it different from other genres? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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World Running Down by Al Hess
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-03-191h 20
The Shelf WarmersIndiana Jones And The Manosphere Of DoomThis week, we discuss - finally! - Indiana Jones and The dial of Destiny! Was it worth it? Does it matter? Why does just going to the movies to watch Indy punch Nazis have to devolve into triggers for some men? Take a listen and find out! #indianajones
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The Shelf WarmersWhy Is Everyone Quitting YouTube?This week, we discuss the recent rash of prominent YouTubers quitting the platform or scaling back. What's behind this phenomenon? How does it relate to other indie creators in the modern age? We break it all down. Take a listen!
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The Shelf WarmersSomehow Cait Corrain ReturnedThis week, we discuss the interview where disgraced author Cait Corrain justifies her review-bombing her peers (primarily people of color) by saying she's neurodivergent. Um. We have thoughts.
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The Shelf WarmersMarvel's Echo And The Female FormThis week, we talk about Marvel's latest series #Echo, in the course of many other things, like female nudity on screen, and bomb cyclones! Did you know bomb cyclones are a thing? They are!
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The Shelf WarmersDarby's Kickstarter has FUNDED!A brief update on Darby's first Kickstarter, which funded on day one!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-02-0808 minThe Shelf WarmersPrinting Options For Indie AuthorsToday, we break down some printing options available to indie authors as they advance in their careers. We discuss POD (print on demand), offset print runs, and more! Take a listen!
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The Shelf WarmersWhat If... Season 2 Was Just Mid?This week, we discuss What If...? Season Two! Was it good? Just ok? Did you remember this was even coming out? We break it all down. Let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2024-01-2456 minThe Shelf WarmersOur 2024 Creative GoalsThis week, we discuss our creative goals for 2024! We've got a lot of exciting artistic pursuits this year, including new novels, gallery exhibits, concerts, and more! Let us know your goals!
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The Shelf WarmersAre Legacy Characters In Comics Self-Inserts?Recently, a comic book store owner ignited controversy by saying the problem with modern comics is writers creating 'self-inserts' instead of simply writing Spider-Man. Is this true? What, if anything, is wrong with modern comics? Haven't great comic book writers placed themselves in their characters from the beginning? We break it all down!
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The Shelf WarmersThe Story Behind Darby's Kickstarter!Take a deeper dive into the story behind Black Market Heart, Book 4 in the Eververse series and Darby's first Kickstarter! Enter a magical world with superheroes, witches, a grumpy dragon, and zombie gangs in this dark fantasy!
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The Shelf WarmersCait Corrain And Community Among AuthorsThis week, we discuss Darby's success selling his books at cons, and how that relates to the controversy surrounding author Cait Corrain. Corrain review bombed her fellow 2024 peers on #Goodreads, a baffling move that shines a light on competition and community among authors and serves as a lesson for all artists to support each other.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-12-271h 08
The Shelf WarmersWhat Do Star Wars Fans Want?This week, special guest Chaddy joins us to discuss something no one ever talks about - what do Star Wars fans want? With the franchise nearing its 50th anniversary, it seems fandom is more splintered than ever. Is there a way to bring everyone together?
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-12-201h 59
The Shelf WarmersThe Reality Of Being An Indie AuthorThis week, we discuss Mary Spender's video on all the work that goes into being an independent artist. These days, being an artist isn't just playing a song or writing a book, it's being a marketer, a small business owner, and more. We talk about all the realities an indie artist faces.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-12-131h 11
The Shelf WarmersAre Indie Comics The Best Comics?This week, we discuss all the great stuff happening in #indiecomics as well the history behind them. What does that history say about the future of independent art in other media? Quite a bit it turns out.
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2023-12-061h 04
The Shelf WarmersAll-Star Superman Should Be James Gunn's MovieCasting is underway for James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy. It could be the movie is based on All-Star Superman, the seminal comic book that we discuss in detail today. What makes it such a great Superman comic? Does it still hold up today? Should you read it? Take a listen as we break it all down!
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2023-11-301h 20
The Shelf WarmersThe Marvels Is Just A MovieIs #TheMarvels the worst movie ever? The death of the #MCU? Or is it just a movie that is ok, but maybe pulls its punches? We review the movie and talk about all the talk. SPOILERS!
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2023-11-221h 56
The Shelf WarmersLoki Is Great Science/FictionThis week we discuss #Loki episodes 4 and 5! Do our theories hold up? Why is Loki such a fascinating character, and how does his mythic past speak to the MCU's future?
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2023-11-151h 12
The Shelf WarmersLoki Is The End Of The MCU (And The Beginning)What's happening in Loki season 2? We break it down, discuss how it ties into the larger MCU, its past and future, and what is all this drama going on behind the scenes with Marvel!
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2023-11-091h 17
The Shelf WarmersDoes The MCU Need A Rewrite?A recent Hollywood Reporter article revealed Marvel Studios is overhauling Daredevil and hasn't been making TV like you normally make TV... which may explain some things (*cough, Secret Invasion, cough*). We talk about the value of writers, whether or not the MCU can get back on track, and what it all means in this week's pod.
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2023-11-011h 07
The Shelf WarmersThe Flash Is A Movie That HappenedWe're talking tons about #MCU fatigue but what about #DCEU fatigue? Isn't really just bad movie fatigue? The Flash is a movie that happened and we finally talk about the modern-day Plan 9 From Outer Space (with special guest Chaddy!)
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2023-10-251h 16
The Shelf WarmersSecret Invasion Is The MCU's Darkest HourThis week, we finally catch up to Secret Invasion. What happened??? This highly anticipated show is the first real failure for the MCU. Does it mean the MCU is 'dead' or whatever a billion YouTube videos say? Or are we just in a slump?
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2023-10-181h 12
The Shelf WarmersWhere Does Star Wars Go From Here?We wrap our discussion of Ahsoka with special guest Chaddy! Do episodes 7 and 8 of the Disney+ series stick the landing? Is Star Wars stuck? Where does Ahsoka and where does the franchise go from here? We dive into it all!
#starwars #ahsoka #tanotuesdays #disneyplus #thrawn #sabine #baylin #shin #podcast #podcasters
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-10-111h 47
The Shelf WarmersAhsoka The WhiteThis week we talk about Ahsoka episode 5 and a major transition in her character arc. Also, Anakin Skywalker shows up! There's a lot going on in this episode, and we break it all down!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-09-271h 19
The Shelf WarmersAhsoka The Fallen JediWe're still catching up with #Ahsoka, which is hard because she seems to be in the World Between Worlds. What is that, what's going on, and where is it going? We break down Ahsoka Episode 4!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-09-211h 11
The Shelf WarmersWhere Does Ahsoka Fit In The Star Wars Timeline?Star Wars timelines are pretty crazy these days, and we're not even dealing with the multiverse. Or are we? What is going on in #Ahsoka, and how does it fit in with the movies, the animated series, and #TheMandalorian? We discuss it all on this week's episode!
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The Shelf WarmersWho is Ahsoka Tano?This week, we discuss episode 1 of the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka (yes, we know we're behind). How is it? How does it work for fans who've followed this character for 15 years and for those who don't know anything about her? We dive into it! #StarWars #Ahsoka #AhsokaTano #Marrok
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2023-09-061h 06
The Shelf WarmersCollecting Every Top 40 Hit... EVER!This week we talk with special guest Ryan and his unique pursuit of collecting every Top 40 hit... ever! Listen as we discuss the challenges and rewards of tracking down of over 20,000 songs!
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2023-09-011h 37
The Shelf WarmersSupergirl Woman Of TomorrowThis week we discuss Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the outstanding 2022 comic book series that will soon be a new DCU movie. Written by Tom King with art by Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes. this series presents the classic character in a powerful new light.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-08-251h 07The Shelf WarmersThe Prosecraft Book HeistThis week, we discuss the website Prosecraft, which collected over 25,000 books - including Darby's - all of which were illegally obtained. They were then used to support an AI program which its founder monetized using copyrighted intellectual property.
AI is an existential threat to the arts and this website is only one example of the dangers authors face.
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The Shelf WarmersSpider-Man Vs. BatmanThis week, we discuss the different philosophies that guide two major superheroes, Spider-Man and Batman, as well as cultural reactions to them. Both are aspirational, but differ greatly in their relationship to their aspirants both in and out of the narrative.
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2023-08-111h 04The Shelf WarmersFighting Imposter SyndromeThis week we discuss Imposter Syndrome in art and other aspects of life. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-07-281h 21
The Shelf WarmersWhere To Start With Writing A NovelThis week we discuss a question writers ask all the time: where do you start with a novel? How do you begin the process that will take you from the blank page to a finished book? We talk about some ways you can based on Darby's experiences.
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The Shelf WarmersSpider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseThis week we discuss Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse! Is it a better movie than the original? Does it take full advantage of its narrative potential? How many Spider-Men is too many and there is such a thing? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-07-141h 33
The Shelf WarmersRate Limit ExceededThis week we talk about platforms and where do you go when there's nowhere to go? This episode was recorded before the announcement and release of Threads, the Meta Twitter competitor. But we discuss Twitter alternatives, federated spaces, and how being an independent artist suffers when social media collapses into chaos.
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The Shelf WarmersWhy We Can't Talk About SPOILERS!This week we talk about SPOILERS! Or actually, we don't. Why are spoilers such a difficult subject in pop culture? Where did this even come from? Is it healthy or necessary for readers/viewers?
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2023-06-301h 09
The Shelf WarmersInto The Infinite With Author Marc J. SylvesterThis week, we talk to author Marc J. Sylvester! Marc is the author of "Little Ace", a children's book, and "Infinite," an anime project! Marc's creative talents have taken him around the world and reflect his unique life experience. Take a listen to this amazing young artist!
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The Shelf WarmersHow To Sell Your Books At Comic ConThis week, we discuss Darby selling his books for the first time at a comic book convention. How did it go? What were the lessons learned? Will he do it again?!? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-06-161h 13
The Shelf WarmersFrom Draft To Published Book: Special Bonus EpisodeIn this episode, Sugu and Darby discuss the steps required to take his novel Nothing Ever Ends from a draft to a finished book. What is the editing process? The design process? What are beta readers? Do you need sensitivity readers? What programs do you use? We discuss all that and more!
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2023-06-091h 32
The Shelf WarmersDefining Success As An Indie AuthorWhat does success mean for an independent author? What are the different routes to it? We discuss Darby's journey into selling books at conventions and where he goes from here in this week's episode. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-06-021h 03
The Shelf WarmersTales From Osaka Comic-Con!Sugu recaps his experience at the first-ever Osaka Comic Con! How was this different or similar to other conventions in Japan or the United States? What amazing artists did Sugu meet? Take a listen!
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2023-05-191h 20
The Shelf WarmersStar Trek: Picard Season 3 REVIEW Part 2Last time on The Shelfwarmers Podcast...
We finish our discussion on Star Trek: Picard, focusing on the last four episodes. SPOILERS! How did it end? What did we think? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-05-121h 17
The Shelf WarmersStar Trek Picard Season 3 REVIEW - Part 1We discuss the first six episodes of Star Trek: Picard Season 3! SPOILERS!!! What do we think of the big Next Generation reunion? Is there such a thing as too much fan service? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-05-051h 17
The Shelf WarmersStar Wars And Representation In MediaThis week, we talk about SPOILERS in Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the larger conversation surrounding representation in media. How does representation conflict with, well, conflict? Drama? What happens when your favorite show finally represents you on screen and then kills the character off? Is this always a bad trope or is there more to it?
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The Shelf WarmersJudging A Book By Its CoverWe discuss the design process behind the cover for Darby's forthcoming space opera, STARGUN MESSENGER! What goes into making a great book cover? Why is it so hard? And why is Al Hess the illustrator so awesome?
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-03-171h 11
The Shelf WarmersThe Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 2 REVIEWDarby breaks down The Mandalorian Chapter 18 "The Mines of Mandalore." This week, we finally make it to the mythical planet and it's a fantastic adventure. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-03-0828 min
The Shelf WarmersAnt-Man & The Wasp Quantumania REVIEW!We're trauma bonding over Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania. Darby saw it somewhere cool, Sugu doesn't know what to think, and we're trying to make sense of the official start to MCU Phase 5. Note: Darby keeps calling The Scarlet Centurion The Scarlet Scarab because of jet lag.
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2023-03-031h 08
The Shelf WarmersThis Is The Way! The Mandalorian Season 3 Review!Darby gives his thoughts on The Mandalorian season three episode 1, "The Apostate." Is 38 minutes enough Mando after such a long wait? Have you taken your helmet off since season two? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2023-03-0137 min
The Shelf WarmersTrunk NovelsThis week, we discuss trunk novels, books authors have written but have never been published for one reason or another. What do Darby and Sugu have hidden away? Also, Darby has some related news on his next novel...
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-12-161h 10
The Shelf WarmersEverything Everywhere All At OnceWe talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once, the multiverse, and what it all means. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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The Lives of Felix Gunderson by Sugu
Darby discusses Everything Everywhere All At Once on The Vox Podcast
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2022-08-121h 16
The Shelf WarmersLooking Back & Looking AheadDarby and Sugu look back on the first year of the podcast and look ahead to the exciting things ahead!
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!
2022-06-2445 min
The Shelf WarmersDoes Dune Still Hold Up Today?Darby and Sugu discuss Dune and whether the story in all its forms holds up today. Special guest Chaddy joins for a deep conversation on the artistic and historical meaning of the book and its movies.
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2022-06-171h 49
The Shelf WarmersObi-Wan Kenobi ReturnsDarby and Sugu discuss the first three episodes of Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series with special guest Michael Rex! Michael Rex writes and illustrates books for children including the #1 bestseller “Goodnight Goon,” and the popular “Fangbone!” series, which have been made into an animated TV show. His newest book, “Your Pal Fred,” is a feel-good comedy graphic novel about the “nicest boy in the apocalypse.”
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Your Pal Fred
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2022-06-101h 27
The Shelf WarmersThor & Fat ShamingDarby and Sugu talk about the latest trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder as well as whether or not the character is the victim of fat-shaming. Why is discrimination against people of size the last taboo in media? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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2022-06-031h 17
The Shelf WarmersHow Worldbuilding Failed The Scarlet WitchDarby and Sugu talk about how worldbuilding failed the Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Has the character been ruined forever? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Darby guests on VoxPopcast to talk about... multiverses!
Original theme music by Sugu!2022-05-271h 30
The Shelf WarmersBoldly Going... Somewhere: Star Trek Picard ReviewDarby and Sugu talk about the Star Trek: Picard and whether modern Star Trek is being too literal in its approach to important issues.
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-05-1858 min
The Shelf WarmersDoctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness REVIEWDarby and Sugu talk about the Multiverse of Madness with SPECIAL GUEST Matt! What did we think of Doctor Strange? Well, a lot. A LOT. What did you think?
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Darby guests on VoxPopcast to talk about...2022-05-131h 33
The Shelf WarmersCollecting Marvel Universe Trading CardsDarby and Sugu talk about the Marvel Universe trading cards from the early 90s and how they contributed to making collectors and fans of the Marvel Universe in a time when there weren't easily accessible trades or back issues. Also, we talk about why Foolkiller will never happen.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-05-061h 06
The Shelf WarmersHasbro Price Hikes And New Packaging Oh MyDarby and Sugu talk about the latest price hikes to Hasbro toys and their plastic-free packaging. What does it mean for collecting and collectors?
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-04-291h 06
The Shelf WarmersWhy Superheroes? (Moon Knight Discussion Continued)Darby and Sugu contunue their conversation about Moon Knight, which leads to all sorts of interesting places. Why superheroes? What is a superhero and why do people have such different takes on them? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-04-2141 min
The Shelf WarmersBONUS: Thor: Love And Thunder Wait Is Over!On this special bonus episode, Darby talks about the long-awaited first trailer for Thor: Love And Thunder! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-04-1928 min
The Shelf WarmersLaters Gators: Moon Knight Episode 1 REVIEWDarby and Sugu talk the first episode of the new Disney+ MCU series Moon Knight! That leads to some interesting places as always, so much so we had to break this one into two parts. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
*The villain the X-Men fight in issue #94 is Count Nefaria, not Dracula as stated on the pod. - Ed.
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Original theme m...2022-04-131h 06
The Shelf WarmersBeing An Autistic SuperheroIt's #AutismAwarenessMonth and Darby Harn and Sugu discuss Darby's upcoming book IN BETWEEN: STORIES OF THE EVERVERSE, focusing on the autistic superhero Kit Baldwin. We discuss Kit's experience and the journey of discovering you are autistic as an adult.
Sorry for the technical difficulties on the sound this week but hopefully you enjoy the conversation.
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Neurodiversity in SFF panel Quarancon 2022 4/10 6pmCDT/12am(Mon)DST
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2022-04-081h 25
The Shelf WarmersThe Batman REVIEWDarby and Sugu are vengeance! Actually, we just talk about The Batman! What did we think of this latest take on the Dark Knight? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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There Was An Idea... The Batman Episode (With Darby)
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Jessie Gender on The Batman
Original theme music by Sugu!2022-04-011h 15The Shelf WarmersTop Tips On Organizing Toy CollectionsWe discuss our top tips for organizing toy collections, including some pitfalls. Listen along as it becomes increasingly clear Sugu is on top of everything and Darby clearly is not!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-02-0453 min
The Shelf WarmersUnderstanding The Speculator Bubble In Comic BooksSugu and Darby explore the speculator boom and bust of the 1990s, and why the speculators have returned to comic books in a major way in 2022 with all-time crazy sales of comics. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-01-281h 20
The Shelf WarmersSpider-Man: No Way Home REVIEWSpider-Man, Spider-Man... Spider-Man! Spider-Man: No Way Home brings a lot to the screen and Darby and Sugu break it all down in our review of the new movie. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-01-212h 11
The Shelf WarmersTop 5 Best And Our Favorite Action Figures Of 2021!Sugu and Darby look back on 2021 and give our thoughts on what we think are the best action figures of the year as well as our personal favorites! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-01-141h 01
The Shelf WarmersTop 5 Most Surprising And Disappointing Toys Of 2021!Sugu and Darby look back on 2021 and give our thoughts on the most surprising and most disappointing action figures of the year! Join in for the first part of a fun conversation and let us know your thoughts!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2022-01-0748 min
The Shelf WarmersHawkeye Series ReviewSugu and Darby give their thoughts on the Hawkeye series now that it's over, so SPOILERS abound. We share what we liked, what we didn't, and where some of this is going in the future of the MCU!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-12-311h 03
The Shelf WarmersStar Wars Black Series Haslab Rancor Post Mortem!Sugu and Darby follow up on the controversy over the Haslab Star Wars Black Series Rancor, which did not fund. We discuss what happened, what could have been done better, and what it means for crowdfunded toys in the future!
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Haslab Star Wars Black Series Rancor
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-12-241h 10
The Shelf WarmersThe High Art Of Comic BooksSugu and Darby discuss why comic books still get looked down on in literary circles despite being the subject of significant academic study, as well as the divide between 'high' and 'low' art in general.
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For all Mutants by Stephanie Burt
The Claremont Run
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-12-171h 15The Shelf WarmersHow The Hunt For Toys Has EvolvedSugu and Darby talk about how the hunt for action figures has evolved in recent years, whether online sales and preorders have taken the fun out of the collecting experience, and more!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-12-101h 10
The Shelf WarmersFrom FOMO to OH NO: The Haslab Star Wars Rancor DisasterSugu and Darby talk about the controversy over the Haslab Star Wars Black Series Rancor, which saw a massive reduction in backers after its final tier goals were revealed. We talk about the fallout, crowdfunding for toys, and more!
UPDATE: Since this episode was recorded, Hasbro added a Malakili (Rancor Keeper) figure to the campaign, included at 9000 backers if the Rancor funds.
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Haslab Star Wars Black Series Rancor
2021-12-031h 16
The Shelf WarmersHow To Create A Character In FictionSugu and Darby talk through the process of creating an original character for fiction, whether it's for a novel or a short story. Listen as we create a character in real time and talk through one of the most fundamental aspects of creative writing!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-11-261h 09
The Shelf WarmersEternals Discussion Take Two And Talking The Future Of The MCU!Sugu and Darby combine forces to dig deeper on Eternals, including a discussion of the music, themes, and more! Also, we discuss the future of the MCU and how some of it could start to feel like work. SPOILERS potentially abound!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-11-191h 13
The Shelf WarmersSpider-Man No Way Home Trailer #2 REACTION!Sugu and Darby break down the latest Spider-Man No Way Home trailer, speculate irresponsibly, and contemplate logging off the internet until December. SPOILERS potentially abound, so watch the trailer first!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-11-1740 min
The Shelf WarmersEternals REVIEW / DEBATE!Sugu and Darby each present their case for the Eternals thanks to the injustice of time zones and seeing the movie at different times. We each give our thoughts and critiques on one of the most unique MCU movies yet!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-11-121h 05
The Shelf WarmersCollecting Toys In The British IslesWe talk Darby's finds on his recent trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland, including his visit to the Queen pop-up store in Carnaby Row, Smyth's in Dublin, and some weird Star Wars toys finds in London.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-11-051h 17
The Shelf WarmersNothing Ever Ends - Talking Superhero Novels & More!Today, we talk about Nothing Ever Ends, the latest novel in Darby's #sci-fi #superhero series Eververse! We talk a little bit about the book, the publishing process, and why there needs to be Eververse action figures!
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BUY Nothing Ever Ends
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-10-151h 06
The Shelf WarmersResponding To Your Feedback! Pt. 2Part two of Sugu and Darby responding to listener feedback on our episodes about Barbie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and more!
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-09-2447 min
The Shelf WarmersCollecting To Complete Your Collection Or YourselfToday we talk about whether to complete a collection or keep the focus on what is most meaningful to you. And what is even complete? Is the new Marvel Legends Excalibur three-pack a godsend for fans or a great injustice for leaving out Rachel Summers? #JusticeForRachel
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Listen to Darby gush about one of his favorite comics Excalibur on the amazing Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow! podcast!
darbyharn.com2021-09-031h 07
The Shelf WarmersSpider-Man No Way Home Trailer BONUS Discussion!Darby breaks down the new teaser for Spider-Man No Way Home! A lot to chew on so join us for a quick but fun discussion.
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Original theme music by Sugu!2021-08-2421 min
The Shelf WarmersWhy Is Harley Quinn An Icon?In today's episode, Darby tries to convince Sugu to buy a Harley Quinn action figure!
We'll also be talking about Harley Quinn's history in toys, her importance in comics and pop culture, and why she’s the most important comic book character of the last thirty years.
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Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)2021-08-061h 07The Shelf WarmersPlaying Board Games In JapanDuring the pandemic, people around the world relied a lot on board games for entertainment. In Japan, that wasn't really possible. On today’s show, Sugu and I talk about the limits of playing board games in Japan in the last year, Sugu's favorite board games, and more! Please come along!
Sugu's articles on board games:
5 Modern Tabletop Games to Play in Japan
6 Traditional Japanese Tabletop Games
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