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  • Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III, a fantastic and massive 3-part tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn. This episode is spoiler free and tackles the basic plotlines, history, gameplay, art, sound design, etc.
    Mentioned during the episode:
    * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr)
    * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to)
    * Premium Disc Let's Play playlist (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPrrptEK4hNO3F6bgOdt4PzKSo7646qU&si=QsTy6GiBbpFm3d03)
    * Premium Disc promotional video with subtitles (https://youtu.be/PharPfkSCzU?si=1efOfL0a2MOK9pl9)
    Related episodes:
    * Episode 35: Fire Emblem (IP) (https://www.jalachan.place/35) - An overview of the Fire Emblem franchise as well as of the tactical RPG genre.
    * Cutting Room Floor Episode 1: Fire Emblem Redux (https://www.jalachan.place/b-01) - Jala and Phred discuss the series and what keeps them interested in this style of game.
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    The "Don't @ Me" Addendum:
    * The Republic is ASPINIA and the capital city of the Republic is ASPIA.
    * The additional healer you get late in Shining Force is TORASU.
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    Daniel
    Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

  • Jala is joined by Ollie (Media-Eval, Judging Book Covers) and Tom to discuss nonspeaking autism and their experiences parenting a nonspeaking child.
    Articles
    * What to Know About Nonspeaking Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal)
    * Nonverbal Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal#support-options)
    If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
    * Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) (http://www.jalachan.place/3)
    * Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation (http://www.jalachan.place/7)
    * Episode 17: Disability & Ableism (http://www.jalachan.place/17)
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    Jala Prendes
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    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)
    Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ollie.brady.1)
    Tom Rajan
    Instagram (https://instagram.com/tomrajan712) Special Guests: Ollie and Tom Rajan.

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  • Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss William Gibson's short story and its movie adaptation by the same name, Johnny Mnemonic.
    Referenced During the Show
    * Spring by Dora Budor (https://www.swissinstitute.net/exhibition/one-for-all-dora-budor-spring/)
    * Men in the City by Robert Longo (https://www.robertlongo.com/series/meninthecity/)
    * Cyborg directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/NsyjFihG5k8?si=UV3-CD1c8nnAI5TI/)
    * Nemesis directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/J5GEt4KP37c?si=36SzelX3vovusWY3/)
    If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
    * Episode 37: Portal (IP) (http://www.jalachan.place/37)
    * Episode 40: Internet & Identity (http://www.jalachan.place/40)
    * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45)
    SPOILER WALL AT 00:55:07
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    Case Aiken
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    Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel)
    Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast)
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    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.

  • Jala is joined in the study and around the kitchen table by Mike and Jack to discuss what neurodiversity is, how to better interact with folks with different brain wiring than you, and chat about their lived experiences.
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    Mike Prehn
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    Jack
    Bluesky - @chickenriggies (https://bsky.app/profile/chickenriggies.bsky.social) Special Guests: Jack and Mike Prehn.

  • Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) wrap up discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1).Note: there is no spoiler wall for this episode; for the spoiler-free section check out the first part of this discussion (https://www.jalachan.place/60)Mentioned during the episode:* Vane: Hikuusen Monogatari (Vane: The Story of Inheritance) manga (https://ww8.mangakakalot.tv/chapter/manga-rg968889/chapter-1)* Ghaleon's original voice (Japanese) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjQtuDRpnE)Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world!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 PrendesBluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social)Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan)Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan)The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala)Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

  • Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) begin discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1).
    SPOILER WALL AT 01:37:32
    Play LUNAR: The Silver Star in your browser at Retrogames.cc (https://www.retrogames.cc/segacd-games/lunar-the-silver-star.html)
    Mentioned during the episode:
    * Fighting Through the Darkness (Sega CD opening) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U)
    * The Grindery music (PS1) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZnzIE9V7Nk)
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    Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide)
    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).

  • Jala is joined by Greg Polander (The SNES Podcast) and Josh Covel (Still Loading) to discuss the 1989 The Legend of Zelda cartoon which aired on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show.
    NOTE: Episode discussion is specific to a particular section of the show but there is discussion of the show as a whole citing some examples throughout
    Mentioned During the Episode
    * Moonlighting clips (https://youtu.be/NCweRb4Prqo?si=81tioIAj58kacetR)
    * Moonlighting Dave & Maddie’s first meeting (https://youtu.be/8zKyqJ8_27A?si=eyn8JEm1V0NQGIZv)
    * A perfect example of Ganon's vocal range (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gsy3nRHUjE)
    * Ganon is VERY UPSET (https://x.com/jalachan/status/1800585299862704177?s=46&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q)
    * Ganon’s Finest Moments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4zYIWBw2-A)
    Links
    * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda)
    * Zelda Wiki (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(television_series))
    * Legend of Zelda cartoon: An Oral History (https://www.polygon.com/zelda/23540526/legend-of-zelda-cartoon-oral-history-zeldathon)
    * Netflix is Developing a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Series (https://web.archive.org/web/20150208115920/https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-SEB-86552)
    * A Netflix employee accidentally killed Nintendo’s live-action Zelda series (https://web.archive.org/web/20210202185108/https://www.engadget.com/zelda-netflix-live-action-show-leak-rumor-184755257.html)
    * Steve Martin's “Well, Excu-u-use Me!” - A Catchphrase That Started His Career (https://groovyhistory.com/steve-martin-well-excuse-me-quote)
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    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)
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    Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpod.bsky.social)
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    Instagram (https://instagram.com/stillloadingpod)
    Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/stillloadingpod) Special Guests: Greg Polander (Soulblazer) and Josh Covel.

  • Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss burnout, current work culture and the economy through the lens of history.
    This episode is primarily a book report of:Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cant-even-anne-helen-petersen?variant=41000353759266)
    Related episodes:
    * Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation with Simón (https://www.jalachan.place/7) - our first book report episode.
    * Episode 30: Pursuing Your Passions with Matthew (https://www.jalachan.place/30) - discussion of doing what you love, which folds into the "do what you love" discussion on this episode
    * Episode 36: Unraveling Grind Culture with Moxie and Moon (https://www.jalachan.place/36) - the first episode on today's topic, inclusive of suggestions on how to cope.
    * Episode 40: Internet and Identity (https://www.jalachan.place/40) - discussion involving digital pros/cons and how the internet has affected our lives
    * Episode 41: SIMULACRA (IP) (https://www.jalachan.place/41) - SIMULACRA 2 delves into the ways being public on the internet can affect your well-being and sense of self. This is also discussed in this episode
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    Desirée Neyens - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

  • Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level (https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/)) and Will (Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/)) to discuss the star-studded 2010 surreal adventure movie Bunraku.
    SPOILER WALL AT 51:19
    Mentioned during the episode:
    * Bunraku puppet theater (https://youtu.be/8F-xtbiTtjQ?si=hQGpPbIBeUwKFK2U)
    * Repo! The Genetic Opera (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repo!_The_Genetic_Opera)
    * Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (https://www.facebook.com/AikidoofMontclairVillage/videos/zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-1970-1h56m-aka-zat%C3%B4ichi-to-y%C3%B4jinb%C3%B4/548052872635477/)
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    Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack.
    The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/david)
    Will Adeshina - @realkingzosotai (https://twitter.com/realkingzosotai)
    Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/)
    Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Special Guests: Moxie and Will Adeshina.

  • Jala is joined by Ollie (Judging Book Covers, Media-Eval) to discuss the science of the life all around us in our immediate vicinities: our bodies, our homes and our food and how important this is to our overall wellness.
    Mentioned During the Show:
    * Irish commercial about prescriptions (https://youtu.be/H898Vr7Koss?si=7XwBGpZJnhFNqBX-)
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    The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala)
    Ollie Brady
    Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534)
    Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367)
    Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Special Guest: Ollie.

  • Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) to discuss Ram V's 2021 comic miniseries, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr.
    If you enjoy The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, check these comics out!
    * Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/daytripper-2010/daytripper)
    * Sandman - Death: The High Cost of Living by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/death-the-high-cost-of-living-1993/death-the-high-cost-of-living)
    * Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity-2004/superman-secret-identity)
    If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
    * Episode 27: Death Positivity (http://www.jalachan.place/27)
    * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45)
    SPOILER WALL AT 27:30:00
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    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)
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    Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5)
    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Special Guest: Case Aiken.

  • Jala and Dave recap the community streaming event held in honor of Chris (Vertigo2Hell) for the benefit of SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education). Special Guest: Dave Cox.

  • Jala is joined by Desirée and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the breadth of the 2-year runtime of the show, inclusive of chat about general format, mission statement and a run-through of every episode topic to date.
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    Desirée - @dneyens (https://twitter.com/dneyens)
    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: Dave Cox and Desirée Neyens.

  • Jala is joined by Rachel (Screen Snark) and J to discuss the 2023 Barbie movie.
    SPOILER WALL: 00:31:58
    Articles:
    * Is Barbie a Feminist Movie? (https://www.feminists.co/discover/is-barbie-a-feminist-movie?rq=Barbie)
    * Inspiration for Barbie: Bild Lilli (https://www.instagram.com/p/CvAmCBQRDcw/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA==)
    * Bild-Lilli.com (https://bild-lilli.com)
    * Bild Lilli Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild_Lilli_doll)
    * How Barbie Came to Life (https://time.com/6289864/barbie-time-cover-story/)
    * Barbie’s Pink es Rosa Mexicano Thanks to Rodrigo Prieto (https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/latino-cinematographer-rodrigo-prieto-rosa-mexicano-barbie/)
    * Not funny now and never will be - Indigenous people are calling out the smallpox line in ‘Barbie’ (https://www.dailydot.com/irl/barbie-smallpox-indigenous-joke/)
    Additional link: CHARLES STUNNING VS CPA (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MICGJuZLZy8&t=189s&ab_channel=T2TBrooklyn)
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    Rachel - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelquirky)
    Linktree (https://linktr.ee/iamrachelquirky)
    Screen Snark (https://screensnark.libsyn.com) Special Guest: Rachel.

  • Jala interviews Elmon Dean Todd, creator of the Godshard series and head of J-Cat Games, about his creator-owned IP and especially his upcoming video game, Godshard Chronicles.
    NOTE: the Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godshardrpg/godshard-chronicles) for this game ends on April 2, 2024, just a few days after the release of this episode. Go check it out (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godshardrpg/godshard-chronicles) and back it now!!!
    Additional links:
    * Wishlist Godshard Chronicles on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725980/Godshard_Chronicles/)
    * Godshard Chronicles Vol 1: Cursed Knight (https://a.co/d/4Ww9u9O)
    * Godshard Chronicles Vol 2: Blood Knight (https://a.co/d/ewnLri6)
    * Godshard Legends Vol 1: Dark Pariah: Blight of Logres (https://a.co/d/7iGHBfG)
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    Twitter (https://twitter.com/GodshardRPG)
    Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/godshardrpg)
    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@godshardchronicles)
    Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/godshard/) Special Guest: Elmon Dean Todd.

  • Jala is joined by Daniel and Miguel to discuss Arkane Studio's Dishonored video game franchise and multimedia spin-offs. In this episode they cover the spoilered plots of Dishonored 2 and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, discuss the books and comics, and then chat lore.
    There is no spoiler wall for this episode. Spoiler-free discussion is in Part 1! (http://www.jalachan.place/49)
    Articles
    * Modiphius TTRPG (https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/collections/dishonored-the-roleplaying-game)
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    Daniel - @[email protected] (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo), also in Jala-chan's Place Discord and Duckfeed's Slack
    Miguel is an internet cryptid but may be located in Jala-chan's Place Discord and Duckfeed's Slack
    This episode is marked explicit due to cursing. Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo) and Miguel (Ryzana).

  • Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the fear of being "too small" or "not buff enough" and how this intersects with society, self-image, and relationships.
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    Articles
    * Muscle Dysmorphia (https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/)
    * Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body (http://archive.today/ow1RY)
    * 50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed? (http://archive.today/CQKOz)
    * Olympic Athlete Bodies (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1841431-photos-of-athletes-from-all-sports-shows-how-different-physical-fitness-can-look)
    If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
    * Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria (http://www.jalachan.place/32)
    * Episode 34: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders (http://www.jalachan.place/34)
    * Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting (http://www.jalachan.place/44)
    * Episode 46: Body Image & Weight Fluctuation (http://www.jalachan.place/46)
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    Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack.
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    Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster)
    Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moxie.

  • Jala is joined by Daniel and Miguel to discuss Arkane Studio's Dishonored video game franchise and multimedia spin-offs. In this episode they cover a spoiler-free summary of the games, what is neat about them and general production info as well as a discussion of the entirety of the first game (after the spoiler wall).
    SPOILER WALL: 01:17:45
    Articles
    * Leaked Microsoft Documents Hint at New Doom and Dishonored Games (https://www.engadget.com/leaked-microsoft-documents-hint-at-new-doom-and-dishonored-games-122130396.html)
    * John Atkinson Grimshaw (https://g.co/kgs/6vR756)
    * Canaletto (https://g.co/kgs/4aRZy6)
    * Gustave Doré (https://g.co/kgs/8T8QRh)
    * The Drunken Whaler (http://cdnstatic.bethsoft.com/bethblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The%20Drunken%20Whaler.mp3)
    * Tales of Dunwall episode 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hD4BcrDJdo)
    * Tales of Dunwall episode 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va8Ez__QNoE)
    * Tales of Dunwall episode 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIgrvjkaSP8)
    * Interview with Harvey Smith by Anita Sarkeesian (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_FtVHK1W0&t=292s)
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    Daniel - @[email protected] (https://mastodon.social/@samitchdoo) Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo) and Miguel (Ryzana).

  • Jala is joined by Dennis (The Level, Furia Games) and Simón to discuss how they navigate toxic masculinity as gentlemen and fathers.
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    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.

  • 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

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    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).