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Trigger PointEpisode 39: Nirvana in FireThe last episode... maybe? Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Serena could not go to Peter's house to record, so her audio is a little crappy. Sorry! Nirvana in Fire Wikipedia Link Show Link - English subbed version - the version Serena watched English dubbed version - only found out about it after the episode was recorded, and neither of us has watched it, so we can't guarantee the quality Show links Drew Hayes Halloween Choose Your Own Adventure Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/39 - available until 20...
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Trigger PointEpisode 38: Super Powereds Year 2, 3 and 4This is what happens when you give Serena a two months break. Super Powereds Audible Link Show links Let It Flow Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/38 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2020-02-1800 minTrigger PointEpisode 37: Living with YourselfAh, the first episode of a new year (?)... yeah, it was confusing for us too. Living with Yourself Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links Frozen 2 Stellar Kart - Frozen EP Paul Rudd's Computer Next Show Topic ?? A Mystery ?? Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/37 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-11-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 36: Super Powereds: Year 1I finally got Peter to read this book. Did he like it? We also completely forgot it was our third year anniversary... Super Powereds: Year 1 Fandom Wiki Amazon Link Show links PAX AU Mystery Challenge (Mini Painting) Winner photos Pinny Arcade Pinnypedia Kyle McCarley Next Show Topic Living with Yourself Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/36 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-10-3000 minTrigger PointJupiter AscendingPeter and Serena talk about the huge amount of money they spent this month. Jupiter Ascending Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links Solo Leveling Dungeon Lord (The Wraith's Haunt) Next Show Topic Super Powereds: Year 1 Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/35 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-09-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 34: Another LifeWe've been watching a lot of stuff, maybe to get rid of the aftertaste left after watching Another Life? Another Life Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links Harry Potter and the Cursed Child The Boys Bonding One Punch Man My Hero Academia The Big Bang Theory Next Show Topic Jupiter Ascending Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/34 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-08-3000 minTrigger PointEpisode 33: Sammi Rom-Com, Part 2We're finishing off our Sammi Cheng movie marathon with three of the more popular movies between Sammi Cheng and Andy Lau. But before we start, Serena gushes about some of the stuff she's been obsessing with recently. Sammi Rom-Com, Part 2 Needing You - 孤男寡女 Yesterday Once More - 龍鳳鬥 Blind Detective - 盲探 Show links Splatfest Spider-Man: Far From Home Vampire, The Masquerade World of Darkness Documentary Sammi Cheng Andy Lau Next Show Topic Another Life Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/33 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-07-2900 minTrigger PointEpisode 32: I Am Mother & Sammi Cheng’s Rom-ComThis has got to be the weirdest combination. In addition to the four Sammi Chen Rom-Coms we wanted to talk about, we also decided to watch the new Netflix sci-fi thriller, I Am Mother. This is a long episode, folks. Movie List I Am Mother - Netflix | Wikipedia Summer Holiday - 夏日的麼麼茶 Fighting For Love - 同居蜜友 Wu Yen - 鍾無艷 My Left Eye Sees Ghosts - 我左眼見到鬼 Show links Aladdin (2019) MIB: International Supernatural Next Show Topic Needing You - 孤男寡女 Yesterday Once More - 龍鳳鬥 Blind Detective - 盲探 Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/32 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Ema
2019-06-2900 minTrigger PointEpisode 31: Pokémon Detective PikachuSerena gets out of having to watch The Room, and Peter is annoyed at missing out on a Supernatural Convention. Pokémon Detective Pikachu Wikipedia Link Show links All Hell Break Loose Australian Footy (AFL) Next Show Topic Summer Holiday - 夏日的麼麼茶 Fighting For Love - 同居蜜友 Wu Yen - 鍾無艷 My Left Eye Sees Ghosts - 我左眼見到鬼 July's Show Topic Needing You - 孤男寡女 Yesterday Once More - 龍鳳鬥 Blind Detective - 盲探 Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/31 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-05-3000 minTrigger PointEpisode 30: Love, Death & RobotsSerena comes back from a disaster of a trip and Peter tries to help her forget about it by talking about the animated anthology, "Love, Death & Robots". Love, Death & Robots Wikipedia Link Show Link Episode Recommendation Peter Serena Sonnie’s Edge Yes Yes Three Robots Yes Yes The Witness No No Suits Meh Meh Sucker of Souls Yes Yes...
2019-04-2900 minTrigger PointEpisode 29: The Umbrella AcademyPeter's back from his holidays, Serena attempts to watch a 24 hour film about time, and they both commiserate over the most angsty family ever. Umbrella Academy Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links The Orville The Expanse Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Good Place Counterpart The Clock Next Show Topic Love, Death + Robots Find us here on our website: http://www.triggerpointfm.com/29 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-03-2300 minTrigger PointEpisode 28: Killing EveWe try recording remotely for the first time, Peter in Hong Kong, Serena in Australia, and it wasn't a complete disaster. Killing Eve Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links Good Omens American Gods The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Emmesphere Next Show Topic The Umbrella Academy Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/28 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: questions@triggerpointfm.com
2019-02-2400 minTrigger PointEpisode 27: The Rise of the PhoenixesHappy New Year!! This is the first episode of 2019 and we talk about the Netflix Chinese TV show, The Rise of the Phoenixes. ## Rise of the Phoenixes - [Wikipedia Link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_of_Phoenixes) - [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80993613) ## Show links - [Brave New World](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_World) - [Dune](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel)) - [Splatoon 2](https://splatoon.nintendo.com) - [School of Rock](https://au.schoolofrockthemusical.com) - [T.I.M.E...
2019-01-1500 minTrigger PointEpisode 26: Orange MarmaladeWe had pretty low expectations for this show, and perhaps because of that, we were pleasantly surprised. This would be last episode of 2018 as Peter would be going away on holidays. So we wish everybody a great holiday season and we'll talk again in the new year! Orange Marmalade Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links PAX AU Soundfall Necrobarista Blast of Tempest Life on the Line Rise of the Phoenix Next Show Topic Rise of the Phoenix Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/26 on Twitter...
2018-11-2700 minTrigger PointEpisode 25: Crazy Rich AsianSerena comes back from a trip, Peter watched Steins;Gate 0 and they discuss what's it like to watch Crazy Rich Asians as Asians. Oh, and they follow up on the ending of Mr. Sunshine. Crazy Rich Asian Wikipedia Link Show links Steins;Gate 0 | AnimeLab Mr. Sunshine Next Show Topic Orange Marmalade Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/25 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-10-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 24: Mr. SunshineThe TV show is not over yet, but that's half the fun. Mr. Sunshine Wikipedia Link Show Link Next Show Topic Crazy Rich Asian Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/24 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-09-1800 minTrigger PointEpisode 23: BintiWe chose to read a novella this time but we still manage to talk about it for an hour. Binti Nnedi Okorafor - Wikipedia Link Amazon Link Show links Gloomhaven Gloomhaven Folded Space Hello Fresh Next Show Topic Mr. Sunshine Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/23 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-08-2100 minTrigger PointEpisode 22: ZeroesWe talk more about the characters than the story, but that's the kind of book it is. We may also have gushed a bit about some boardgames. We talk more about the characters than the story, but that's the kind of book it is. We may also have gushed a bit about some boardgames. Zeroes Amazon Link Show links Twilight Imperium Doomhaven Dangaronpa Next Show Topic Binti Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/22 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-07-2500 minTrigger PointEpisode 21: Red RisingWe talk a little bit about Memojis, Detroit: Being Human and how Serena is going to be making a brief appearance in an audio drama. Then we delve into Pierce Brown's Red Rising. Red Rising Amazon link Show links Hell of a Pilot: X-Wing Podcast Detroit: Become Human Uglies by Scott Westerfeld Next Show Topic Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/21 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-06-2400 minTrigger PointEpisode 20: SecretWe go on a little trip down memory lane and visit high school memories while watching the 2007 Jay Chou movie, Secret. Secret YouTube Amazon - digital Amazon - DVD Wikipedia Link Show links Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Rumu | On Steam micro.blog | More info on micro.blog Time Travel Theme | Score | YouTube | iTunes Next Show Topic Red Rising | Audible | Amazon Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/20 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-05-3000 minTrigger PointEpisode 19: Steins;Gate(Sorry, had to re-upload the file because of audio issues) SPOILER ALERT: Go watch the show first! You'll ruin the experience of the show otherwise. Steins;Gate Wikipedia Link Show Link Show links Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Next Show Topic Secret|Amazon - digital|Amazon - DVD Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/19 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2018-04-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 18: A Korean OdysseyThis took two months in the making - well, it just two months to finish watching the show, because Netflix only released two episodes a week! A Korean Odyssey Wikipedia Link Netflix Link Show links ASMR Cheesecake Video Expedition: Endurance (Scenario 5 of T.I.M.E. Stories) Fog of Love On Air My Girl Nine: Nine Time Travels The Many Faces of Ito Next Show Topic Steins;Gate (Anime) Steins;Gate (Game) Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/18 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com on Facebook: https...
2018-03-2700 minTrigger PointEpisode 17: Altered CarbonAltered Carbon. Did we enjoy it? Did we still find things to complain about it? I'm sure the answers will not be a surprise to anyone. Altered Carbon Netflix Show links Scott Moir Press Conference Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir win GOLD Cat Curling Bic Commercial - Human Curling Next Show Topic A Korean Odyssey Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/17 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriggerPointFM/ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIsi9CVd22cpRr5yAtskcqQ
2018-02-2700 minTrigger PointEpisode 16: The Greatest ShowmanI attempt to watch everything that's on Netflix while Peter manages to do nothing of note over the Christmas break. He did, however, manage to watch The Greatest Showman, and we demonstrate how it is possible for us to gripe for an hour about something we thoroughly enjoyed. The Greatest Showman Wikipedia Link Show links Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld The Crown (season 2) Erased Black Mirror (season 4) Peaky Blinders (season 3) A Korean Odyssey The End of the Fxxxing World The Big Fat Quiz of the Year Melbourne International Comedy Gala Terraforming Mars South Melbourne Night Market Pitch...
2018-01-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 15: The ExpansePeter finally manages to watch the first season of The Expanse, and we talk about what we're doing (or have done) for Christmas. The Expanse Wikipedia link Netflix Show links Serena's Christmas Tree Hogwarts Uniform Next Show Topic The Greatest Showman Find us here on our website: www.triggerpointfm.com/15 on Twitter: @TriggerPointFM on Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriggerPointFM/ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIsi9CVd22cpRr5yAtskcqQ
2017-12-2700 minTrigger PointEpisode 14: The Last Five YearsA last minute decision to go watch the musical "The Last Five Years" results in a change of topic this episode. Also, we catch up on what we've been up to. The Last Five Years The Original Cast Recording Apple Music | Spotify Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Apple Music | Spotify Movie iTunes Show links Tales of Demons and Gods Serena's tattoo Tough Mudder Spartan Race The Last Five Years (review) A short clip of what we watched Next Show Topic The Expanse (TV Series) Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via...
2017-11-2900 minTrigger PointEpisode 13: S.So did we end up reading “S.”? S. - Doug Dorst Wikipedia link Amazon Show links Wuxia World Tale of Demons and Gods Midnight Riot (PC Peter Grant, Book 1) Next Show Topic The Expanse (TV Series) Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-10-1800 minTrigger PointEpisode 12: Killjoys and Dark MatterWe went on a binge and watched both Killjoys and Dark Matter - so now we have to talk about it. Anything to not talk about the book we haven’t read. Killjoys Wikipedia link Netflix Dark Matter Wikipedia link Show links Boundary Crossed Magic Bites Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward The Last Five Years Next Show Topic S. by Doug Dorst 36 Questions Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-09-2500 minTrigger PointEpisode 11: Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective AgencySecond episode in a month! We finally talk about Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency - which we were supposed to talk about last episode. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Wikipedia link Netflix Next Show Topic S. by Doug Dorst - maybe? Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-07-3000 minTrigger PointEpisode 10: We’re Back!We were supposed to talk about Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency but got completely side-tracked because we haven’t recorded for two months. So join us as we get caught up on what we’ve been up to. Show links WWDC Universal Disney World Youtube: Projection mapping Youtube: Disney “Once Upon a Time” Projection Show In and Of Itself Dear Evan Hansen Horizon Zero Dawn Broken Age Zelda: Breath of the Wild Lucifer Dark Matter Killjoy Assassination Classroom Sword Art Online (light novel) Spider-Man: Homecoming Detective Conan Next Show Topic Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (TV S...
2017-07-1500 minTrigger PointEpisode 09: So many topics (Part 3)Finally, at long last, we get to the end of this episode. The "discussion" on Beauty and the Beast originally lasted for 2 and a half hours, obviously this had been truncated for your listening pleasures. Next month, new content! Beauty and the Beast Wikipedia link Next Show Topic Either: S by Doug Dorst Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-06-2600 minTrigger PointEpisode 08: So many topics (Part 2)Part 2 of this extremely long episode. It seems that we had so much to talk about that we had to split it up into another episode. So this episode would be about Book of Mormon, and we’ll leave our thoughts on Beauty and the Beast for next month. Book of Mormon Wikipedia link Next Show Topic Beauty and the Beast (2017) - Finally Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-05-2300 minTrigger PointEpisode 07: So many topics (Part 1)Last month’s episode didn’t go out due to problems with the recording, so we tried to cram all of last month’s topics in with this month’s topics. Needless to say, it didn’t work. We did record all the topics in one session, but to avoid boring you with a three hour episode, we’ve split up the episode into two parts. For Part 1, Peter and I talk about LARP’ing about Kinky Boots, the Musical. Part 2 is about Book of Mormon and Beauty & the Beast (2017) and would be available next month. LARP Swordcraft Kinky Boots...
2017-04-2500 minTrigger PointEpisode 06: Seven Ancient WondersSerena avoids talking about Seven Ancient Wonders by going on about her latest fads. But when Peter finally gets her started on the book, she just couldn’t stop - and it wasn’t pretty. It may also be a bit incoherent. Seven Ancient Wonders Wikipedia Amazon iBooks Show links IMVU Swordcraft Persona 4 Next Show Topic Peter would be trying out LARPing for the first time and they would be talking about it in the next show. Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-02-2800 minTrigger PointEpisode 05: Your NameWe get confused about what holidays we should be talking about and “Your Name” tangles up all our pronouns. Your Name Wikipedia link Amazon Show links Final Fantasy XV La La Land Next Show Topic Seven Ancient Wonders - Matthew Riley Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com
2017-01-1900 minTrigger PointEpisode 04: Stranger ThingsFinally, we talk about Stranger Things and how child-romance in TV shows creeps us out. Stranger Things Wikipedia link Netflix Show links Audio Cassette Tape and Pencil Goonies ET Side by side comparison of Stranger Things and 80s movies Next Show Topic Your Name (Anime) (Future episode) Seven Ancient Wonders - Matthew Riley Send Us Feedback via Twitter: @TriggerPointFM via Email: TriggerPointFM@gmail.com via YouTube
2016-12-1400 minTrigger PointEpisode 03: The DispatcherPeter wasn’t able to watch Stranger Things in time for this episode, so we talk about John Scalzi’s latest book, “The Dispatcher”, instead. Peter complain about his first experience with audiobook, and we record in a McDonald’s overseas. And those repeated comments about me not editing the recording before publishing? I lied. I couldn’t just send out a raw file like that, so this episode had to wait till I could edit it back in Australia. The Dispatcher Audible link (still free at the time of recording) Next Show Topic Stranger Things [Wikipedia][N...
2016-11-1500 minTrigger PointEpisode 02: AjinAfter watching the Netflix Original Series, Ajin, Serena and Peter discuss the CG animation, plot-driven characters and plot holes the size of small states. Ajin Wikipedia link anime [Amazon][iTunes][Netflix] Show links Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Fruits Basket Sword Art Online Neon Genesis Evangelion Yu Yu Hakosho Magic Knight Rayearth Love★Com Kodomo no Omocha Bleach Skip Beat! Witch Hunter Robin Puella Magi Madoka Magica Fushigi Yuugi Kindaichi Snow White with the Red Hair Hunter x Hunter Anti-social Next Show Topic Stranger Things [Wikipedia ][Netflix] Send Us Feedback via Tw...
2016-09-2900 minTrigger PointEpisode 01: Ender’s GameIn this first episode of the Trigger Point podcast, Serena and Peter talk about Ender’s Game - both the book and the movie. They’d also talk about how they usually “read”. Ender's Game Wikipedia link book [Amazon][iBooks] movie [Amazon][iTunes] Show links Scott Westerfeld [Amazon] Uglies [Amazon][iBooks] Leviathan [Amazon][iBooks] Robin Hobb [Amazon] The Farseer Trilogy [Amazon][iBooks] Live Ship Traders Trilogy [Amazon][iBooks] Matthew Riley [Amazon] Kiera Cass The Selection [Amazon][iBooks] John Scalzi Redshirt [Amazon][iBooks] Ernest Cline Ready Player One [Amazon][iBooks] James S. A. Corey The Expanse...
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