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Jala-chan's Place

Media & Entertainment Podcasts

Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast, regular guest on Monster Dear Monster, and occasional spots on other shows and streams.

Location:

United States

Description:

Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast, regular guest on Monster Dear Monster, and occasional spots on other shows and streams.

Twitter:

@jalachan

Language:

English

Contact:

7138548044


Episodes
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Episode 48: Navigating Toxic Masculinity

2/2/2024
Jala is joined by Dennis (The Level, Furia Games) and Simón to discuss how they navigate toxic masculinity as gentlemen and fathers. Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open! ​ Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! ​ Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ ​ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dennis Furia - @furiagames (https://bsky.app/profile/furiagames.bsky.social) Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) Deck of Wonders - on Amazon! (https://www.amazon.com/Deck-Wonders-Solo-Legacy-Card/dp/B0CDJ9D8S7) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/dennis) Special Guests: Dennis Furia and Simón Sotelo.

Duration:02:55:49

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Episode 47: Bio Zombie

1/19/2024
Jala is joined by Adam (BooCherry Games, Halftone Takes) and Adelaide to discuss Hong Kong's first zombie film, Bio Zombie. SPOILER WALL: 00:34:45 ​ Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! ​ Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ ​ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halftone-takes/id1682165263) BooCherry Games (https://boocherry.itch.io/) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guests: Adam Bucceri and Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

Duration:01:54:31

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Episode 46: Body Image & Weight Fluctuation

1/5/2024
Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog, A Top 3 Podcast) to discuss body image, weight fluctuation, and the ways this changes both how you are perceived, and your perception of the world around you. Articles * What Is Body Image? (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249190#definition) * All About Body Image: How Psychologists Define It and How Its Affects Health and Well-Being (https://www.everydayhealth.com/body-image/) Related Episodes * Jala-chan's Place: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria (https://www.jalachan.com/32) * Jala-chan's Place: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders (https://www.jalachan.com/34) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson (https://twitter.com/realdavejackson) Tales From the Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) A Top 3 Podcast (https://atop3podcast.fireside.fm/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson) Special Guest: Dave Jackson.

Duration:02:31:06

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OmakeBox Ep 1: Pozolefoot and Other Tales

1/1/2024
In this inaugural episode of OmakeBox, Jala shares a few memories as well as some day-to-day misadventures with Dave. All future episodes of OmakeBox may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's OmakeBox will feature a whole lotta shenanigans, and a heaping spoonful of Dave sass.

Duration:00:08:53

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A Glass Darkly Ep 1: Our Story

1/1/2024
In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All future episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's A Glass Darkly will feature the first section of Jala's 2014 psychological horror story, Aplasia.

Duration:00:12:10

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Cutting Room Floor Ep 1: Fire Emblem Redux

1/1/2024
On the inaugural episode of bonus show Cutting Room Floor, Jala is joined by her Fire Emblem sherpa Phred to discuss what makes this SRPG series special. Phred was originally going to be on episode 35 of Jala-chan's Place (https://jalachan.com/35) to discuss this IP, but was unable to record at that time due to some unexpected issues. Here he is given space to chat about these games! Be sure to follow Phred's adventures via Twitter (https://twitter.com/phredlevi)! All future episodes of Cutting Room Floor may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the member perks! Next month's Cutting Room Floor will feature a discussion between Dave and Jala about the cultural aspects of Godzilla Minus One which did not fit the flow of the Monster Dear Monster episode (https://www.monsterdear.monster/248) about the movie. Special Guest: Phred.

Duration:00:37:16

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Episode 45: The Nightly News [Comic]

12/22/2023
Jala is joined by Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Jonathan Hickman's first comic project, The Nightly News. Mentioned During The Episode * Headliner: NoviNews (Video Game) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/918820/Headliner_NoviNews/) * Bedlam (Comic) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JK6KHFB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tukn) SPOILER WALL AT 00:28:43 Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.

Duration:01:52:33

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Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting

12/8/2023
Jala is joined by Marcus and Dave Cox to answer fitness & nutrition questions from listeners and do a little debunking of oft-cited myths in the process. Jala is a NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT) with additional certifications as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS), Stretching & Flexibility Coach (SFC), and Physique & Bodybuilding Coach (PBC). Marcus is a certified personal trainer with many years of experience. Dave, while not a certified trainer, brings 20+ years of active experience in physical fitness. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

Duration:03:00:34

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Episode 43: Voices of a Distant Star/She and Her Cat

11/24/2023
Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2003 dual release of Makoto Shinkai's anime shorts Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) and She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫). NOTE: This episode does not contain a spoiler wall because both of these OVAs are very short. Links * Watch Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) on GoGoAnime (https://gogoanime.cloud/detail/voices-of-a-distant-star-1zs) * Watch She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫) on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpJ5GtK8ZoQ) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Ollie Brady Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367) Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534) Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Ollie.

Duration:01:28:33

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Episode 42: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

11/10/2023
Jala is joined by Desirée, Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Screen Snark) to discuss empathy, emotional intelligence, and why they are so crucial especially in these constantly-connected times. Articles * What is Empathy? (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-empathy-2795562) * What is Emotional Intelligence? (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens - Twitter - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Nick Fakhoury - Twitter - @nikolaiatknight (https://twitter.com/nikolaiatknight) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/nikolaiatknight) Matt / Stormageddon - @djstormageddon (https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.bsky.social) "Fun" and Games (https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games) Reignite (https://www.certainpov.com/reignite) Screen Snark (https://www.certainpov.com/screen-snark) The Game Informer Show (https://www.gameinformer.com/gishow) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/funandgamespod) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/dj_stormageddon) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon) Merch (https://tr.ee/9GL-3jo25V) Special Guests: Desirée Neyens, Matt (Stormageddon), and Nick Fakhoury.

Duration:03:00:56

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Episode 41: SIMULACRA [IP]

10/27/2023
Jala is joined by Greg Polander (The SNES Podcast) and Josh Covel (Still Loading) to discuss Kaigan Games' found phone detective/horror game IP, SIMULACRA. NOTE: Spoiler wall at 1:16:15 Mentioned During the Episode * The Company (http://www.chainreactiongames.org/the-company/) * The Company (iOS game - app store) (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-company-game/id1396301917) Links * SIMULACRA website (https://www.playsimulacra.com/) * Kaigan Games (https://www.kaigangames.com/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Greg Polander (Soulblazer) The SNES Podcast (https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesnespodcast) Josh Covel Still Loading (https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod) Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod) Twitter (https://twitter.com/stillloadingpod) Instagram (https://instagram.com/stillloadingpod) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/stillloadingpod) Special Guests: Greg Polander (Soulblazer) and Josh Covel.

Duration:03:09:31

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Episode 40: Internet and Identity

10/13/2023
Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus (Rain's Animations) to discuss how the internet has both given us another identity, and also affected our sense of self. Mentioned during the episode: * Jala-chan's Place Ep 5: Performance & Identity (https://www.jalachan.com/5) * How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough (https://www.amazon.com/How-Internet-Happened-Netscape-iPhone-ebook/dp/B07BLJ1QYZ) * How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History by Samantha Cole (https://www.amazon.com/How-Sex-Changed-Internet-Unexpected-ebook/dp/B09TGQFXZM) * The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data by Michael P. Lynch (https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Us-Knowing-More-Understanding-ebook/dp/B010C3Q3ZU) * Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World by Meredith Broussard (https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Unintelligence-Computers-Misunderstand-World-ebook/dp/B08BT23822) * LeVar Burton Reads "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/levar-burton-reads-528916/episodes/the-regression-test-by-wole-ta-85607158) Note: I say in the episode that the author is a lady. I was wrong! The author is male. * Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains (https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/7_There%20Will%20Come%20Soft%20Rains%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf) The sci-fi author Marcus mentioned who wrote a female character whose breasts reacted to her mood was Robert Heinlein. The below is from his book, Number of the Beast. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/979886962259402782/1162370525365018764/image0.jpg?ex=653bb0e9&is=65293be9&hm=8afe4f68eee20d31da8dd1701d589c7803de9bc85dd2e885726e66a8974d9283&=&width=1408&height=942 A particularly scathing review of the book which Marcus recommends can be found here (https://ansible.uk/writing/numbeast.html). Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Animation GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcus-reignite-the-dream-of-animation) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

Duration:02:25:47

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Episode 39: Tenchi Muyo! In Love

9/29/2023
Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus to discuss Tenchi Muyo! In Love (天地無用 IN LOVE!), a 1996 anime film. SPOILER WALL: 36:31 Articles * The Tenchi Muyo! In Love Premiere at Anime Expo ’96 (https://web.archive.org/web/20071104123842/http://www.cjas.org/~echen/articles/fall96/10_26b.html) * Translation of Tenchi Muyo! In Love the Novel (https://tenchimuyotranslationblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/tenchi-muyo-in-love-novel.html) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Marcus - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/marcusrasaan.bsky.social) Twitter (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Animation GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcus-reignite-the-dream-of-animation) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

Duration:01:25:44

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Episode 38: Toxic Masculinity

9/15/2023
Jala is joined by Briar and Lance to discuss toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and why the conversation about these social issues approach them from the wrong angle. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Briar - Twitter (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice Special Guests: Briar and Lance.

Duration:01:42:50

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Episode 37: Portal [IP]

9/1/2023
Jala is joined by Ben (The Level), Dennis (The Level/Furia Games), and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Reignite, Screen Snark) to discuss Valve's Portal video game IP. SPOILER WALL AT 00:59:05 Articles * Portal comic (https://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic) * Portal movie news (https://gameranx.com/updates/id/428546/article/warner-bros-still-has-j-j-abrams-portal-movie-on-its-2023-2024-slate/) * Eric Wolpaw on why Portal 3 will never be made (https://www.pcgamer.com/portal-writer-erik-wolpaw-still-wants-to-make-portal-3-but-valves-flat-structure-makes-it-a-challenge/) * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_(series)) * Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains (https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/7_There%20Will%20Come%20Soft%20Rains%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf) * Turret voice lines (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Turret_voice_lines) * Unused voice lines (https://tcrf.net/Portal_2/Unused_Lines#Unidentified_lines) * Portal 2 Through a Critical Feminist Lens (https://quetzalqueen.tumblr.com/post/694436167554301952/portal-2-through-a-critical-feminist-lens) * Ladies in Gaming: Portal's Chell and GLaDOS (https://www.gameskinny.com/culture/ladies-in-gaming-portals-chell-and-glados/) * GLaDOS as Victim: The Anatomy of a Monster (https://www.incidentalmythology.com/blog/glados-victim-monster) * Portal Developer Commentary (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Portal_developer_commentary) * Portal 2 Developer Commentary (https://theportalwiki.com/wiki/Portal_2_developer_commentary) * LeVar Burton Reads "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/levar-burton-reads-528916/episodes/the-regression-test-by-wole-ta-85607158) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Dennis Furia - @furiagames (https://bsky.app/profile/furiagames.bsky.social) Deck of Wonders (https://www.deckofwondersgame.com/) Deck of Wonders - on Amazon! (https://www.amazon.com/Deck-Wonders-Solo-Legacy-Card/dp/B0CDJ9D8S7) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/dennis) Ben Merkel The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/ben) Matt / Stormageddon - @djstormageddon (https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.bsky.social) "Fun" and Games (https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games) Reignite (https://www.certainpov.com/reignite) Screen Snark (https://www.certainpov.com/screen-snark) The Game Informer Show (https://www.gameinformer.com/gishow) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/funandgamespod) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/dj_stormageddon) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon) Merch (https://tr.ee/9GL-3jo25V) Special Guests: Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and Matt (Stormageddon).

Duration:03:14:42

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Episode 36: Unraveling Grind Culture

8/18/2023
Join Jala, Moxie and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) as they discuss the plague known as grind or hustle culture: what it is, how pervasive it is, what causes it, and ways to cope. Articles * How to Detach Self-Worth From Productivity (https://www.becomingwhoyouare.net/how-to-detach-self-worth-from-productivity/) * The Toxicity of Hustle Culture: The Grind Must Stop (https://headversity.com/the-toxicity-of-hustle-culture-the-grind-must-stop/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Moxie is an internet cryptid! Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Special Guests: Moon and Moxie.

Duration:02:37:48

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Episode 35: Fire Emblem [IP]

8/4/2023
Jala is joined by Adelaide (Back On My BS) and Nick Fakhoury (Friday Night Gamecast) to talk about the Fire Emblem video game series and its impact on the tactical RPG sub-genre. Mentioned during the episode: * Silver Ghost, influence for Camelot's Shining series (https://youtu.be/ni0-MvuH55A) * Kill Your Darlings or How I Learned to Stop Caring and Love Permadeath (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB8Vq_DUpA4) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Nick Fakhoury - @nikolaiatknight (https://twitter.com/nikolaiatknight) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/nikolaiatknight) Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Nick Fakhoury.

Duration:02:48:58

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Episode 34: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders

7/21/2023
Join Jala, Briar and Raúl as they discuss the rampant phenomenon of fatphobia as well as the disordered eating which may follow. They share personal stories and methods by which to heal the damage. CONTENT WARNING: talk of eating disorders between 1:45:40 - 2:17:31 A Short Bibliography - books the hosts of this show read prior to this episode, which we recommend: * Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings * Body Respect by Linda/Lindo Bacon (author is trans; in the publishing world both names are credited) * Health At Every Size by Linda/Lindo Bacon (author is trans; in the publishing world both names are credited) * The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf * The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor * What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon * Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith * The Maintenance Phase (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintenance-phase/id1535408667) podcast Articles * The Significance of Sarah Baartman (https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987.amp) * Origins and evolution of Body Mass Index (BMI) (https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/43/3/665/2949550) * What Are Eating Disorders? (https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders) * Disordered Eating Vs Eating Disorders (https://therapist.com/disorders/disordered-eating-vs-eating-disorders) * Washington court: Obesity covered by antidiscrimination law (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-court-obesity-covered-by-antidiscrimination-law/?amp=1) * Weighed Down By Discrimination (https://www.publichealthpost.org/databyte/weighed-down-by-discrimination/#:~:text=Roughly%2042%25%20of%20U.S.%20adults,can%20come%20in%20many%20forms) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Briar - @13briars (https://twitter.com/13briars) Briar's Grove (https://twitter.com/BriarsGrove) Raúl, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv (https://victualiv.com/) vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Special Guests: Briar and Raúl.

Duration:02:46:32

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Episode 33: Metroid Fusion

7/7/2023
Join Jala, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog), Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) and Daniel as they discuss the 2002 Game Boy Advance game, Metroid Fusion. Spoiler wall: 54:14 Mentioned during the show: * SA-X's face (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/metroid/images/2/23/SA-X_Closeup.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20191003153154) * Flawless Nettori battle, complete with an explanation of the advanced mechanics on display (https://youtu.be/fpadhdMHG_k) * Similarities between Alien and Metroid (https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_similarities_between_Metroid_and_Alien#Metroid_Fusion) * Non-Alien Eastern influences on Metroid (https://youtu.be/dGwWpbHLcXU) * Disrespecting the SA-X (https://youtu.be/X-0ojY-b1so) * Similarities between Tourian and Mother Brain's chamber (https://youtu.be/eElx26Xu59Y) * Adam calling Samus "Lady" has crappy reasoning behind it (https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Any_objections,_Lady%3F#:~:text=The%20Metroid%20manga%20reveals%20that,retain%20her%20decency%20and%20identity) * ICEY (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553640/ICEY/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson (https://twitter.com/realdavejackson) Tales From the Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson) Moon - @TripleSMoon (https://twitter.com/TripleSMoon) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@TripleSMoon) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/TripleSMoon) Discord (https://discord.gg/hEseQKDymU) Daniel - @samitchdoo@mastodon.social (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo) Special Guests: Daniel, Dave Jackson, and Moon.

Duration:03:24:39

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Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria

6/23/2023
Jala is joined by Adelaide and Zombi to discuss body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, two rampant issues. Learn more about their history and context, and how each host grapples with these feelings. Articles * Dysphoria vs Dysmorphia: The Difference Between Gender and Body (https://www.talkspace.com/blog/body-dysphoria-vs-dysmorphia) * Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia & Body Image in Trans & Non-Binary Folks (https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/gender-dysphoria-body-dysmorphia-trans-non-binary-folks/) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Zombi.

Duration:02:07:22