The Fireside Friends crew are joined by Jen and Six from Scanline Media as they discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse! You can follow Six and Jen's work at scanlinemedia.com . You can follow Jen on Twitter at @jbu3 , and Six at @sixdettmar .
Content warning: Our segment on Pulse features in-depth discussions and depictions of depression, suicide, and self harm. Our discussion of the film begins at 36:44. This month, we discuss Russian Doll, Final Fantasy 7, and Magia Record before diving deep into the 2001 Kiyoshi Kurosawa film Pulse for our shared experience. Next month, we will be watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse! Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
Fireside Friends returns with an action-packed episode! Join us as we talk new Twilight Zone, Final Fantasy X, and Ao-chan Can't Study! before discussing The Lumberjanes for our shared experience. (Discussion on The Lumberjanes begins at 43:46.)
After an extended hiatus, Fireside Friends returns! Join Allen, Kaity, and Ryan as they catch up on the latest media discourse. Star Wars: Bad. Star Trek: Also bad. Anime: ...good? Now, imagine this: In segment two, the crew discusses the sad Netflix anime Violet Evergarden for their shared experience. In our discussion, we address an age-old question that haunts our lives: What *is* love? Grab a box of tissues, because this one gets emotional.
Fireside Friends returns with discussions about music, Marvel, Star Wars and more before discussing the queer webcomic Goodbye to Halos for their shared experience. Spoilers for Avengers Infinity War begin at around 29:00. Discussion of Goodbye to Halos begins at 34:22. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "April Elsewhere" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
This month, the Fireside Friends crew talks Full Metal Alchemist and recounts concert horror stories before discussing the 1979 film The Warriors for their shared experience!
This month, the Fireside Friends are back on their bullshit with a discussion of the anime Sanrio Boys . How cute is the anime? Does it come off as a cynical marketing scheme? Do the boys kiss? The answer to all of these questions (and more!) can be found in our discussion. Also in this episode, we ask ourselves: What media did we used to be ashamed of liking? What did we dismiss at an early age, and what was met with mockery from our peers? And finally, the most important question: What’s with ...
This month, the Fireside Friends crew gathers in a circle around the fire for discussions about how technology fits into our lives. In our first segment, Jen Unkle joins us as we discuss navigating social media and how to manage time in our capitalist hellscape. In our second segment, we discuss The Circle ! We talk about how it tackles topics of social media addiction, the oversharing of personal information online, and the growing surveillance state. To top things off, we dig into select secti...
CW: We discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, which (poorly) handles themes of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. We also touch on the transphobia present within the game’s fanbase. Fireside Friends returns with the original crew and a new format! In our first segment, we talk about anime, various visual novels, and recount our experiences with attending gaming and science fiction conventions. In our second segment, we discuss Doki Doki Literature Club! We focus on the way the game approaches the topi...
Ryan and Allen take one final look back at 2017 and discuss their favorite media discussed on and off the podcast, their biggest disappointments, and their biggest surprises before looking ahead to what they’re excited for in the New Year. Next month’s shared experience is Doki Doki Literature Club ! Work Cited: Why Does Everyone Hate Mercy? You can join the Abnormal Mapping Discord server here . You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter , a...
CW: We discuss themes of objectification, exploitation, and abuse of women throughout our Lost Highway discussion, as it is a central aspect of the film. We realize that many people may want a break from thinking about these topics due to current events, so we encourage folks to listen at their own discretion. Joel Bocko joins us to discuss Lost Highway. We talk about how the film uses its two protagonists to explore themes of exploitation by the hands of abusive men. We also discuss David Lynch...
In this recently recovered episode of Fireside Friends, Shannon Strucci joins Ryan, Allen, and Jen to talk about the 2007 film [REC] . We discuss the film’s use of its small budget, well-considered characters, and the found footage format. We mention the film’s Hollywood remake, Quarantine , as well as [REC]: Boat Edition ; we end the cast with a discussion of some of our favorite (but mostly our least favorite) horror movies and franchises. You can follow Shannon on Twitter @plentyofalcoves , f...
CW: We spend the first few minutes of the show talking about recent events regarding sexual assault allegations in media, and rape culture in general. If you wish to skip that segment, our Bound discussion starts at 5:50. Ryan, Allen, and Jen discuss Bound ! We talk about the film’s portrayal of its queer relationship, the ways in which the film succeeds at building tension, and where it stands among the rest of the Wachowski films. We also address the heated Car/Truck debate. Are trucks conside...
Join Allen and Ryan as they commit crimes* and discuss the 1984 film, Repo Man ! We talk about the film’s outrageous antics, and its themes surrounding white suburban punks and radiation research. We also reflect on Harry Dean Stanton’s vast career and discuss some of his most memorable roles. *No actual crimes were committed in the making of this podcast ---------- You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our po...
John Stull joins us to read and interpret lyrics from Father John Misty’s latest album, “Pure Comedy.” Is this a good album? Does it have a solid political message? Are the lyrics evocative? The answer to all of these questions, of course, is no. However, we hope you enjoy listening to us highlight the album’s most embarrassing material, as well as the in-depth analysis from Genius.com’s users. Hang on to that centrist feeling, dear listeners, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride. You can find ...
Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5. This episode, Jennifer Unkle frees us from having to play any more of this game by guiding us through the remaining plot points. Hear us react to the game’s most ridiculous plot developments and find out which ones we accurately predicted! You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3 , find her work at Scanline Media , and support that site over on Patreon . You can send questions and com...
M joins us to discuss Twin Peaks: The Return ! We talk about our favorite moments of the season, how much the new show fits in with the original series and Fire Walk With Me, and ruminate on how Twin Peaks will always be a show filled with mystery. Who is the dreamer? You can follow M on Twitter @em_being , find their work at right here on Abnormal Mapping , and support the network on Patreon ! You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter , and...
Jennifer Unkle joins us to discuss Don’t Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain’t Your Story by Christine Love! We talk about the issue of privacy in the digital age, the guilt of voyeurism in the context of visual novels, and the validation that comes with positive depictions of queer relationships in games. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3 , find her work at Scanline Media , and support that site over on Patreon . You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.ne...
Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5 ! This episode, we explore Futaba’s palace, uncover the mystery of the hacker group Medjed, and check up on our social links. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! The podcast intro is "Have a Short Rest" and the outro is "Suspicion" from the Persona 5 OST . The social link music is “Joy” from the Pe...
Fireside Friends has found a new home at Abnormal Mapping! What does this mean for the podcast going forward? Ryan and Allen walks you through the details. Thanks much to all of the people who have supported us up to this point. Your support and generosity means the world to us, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your help. CHARLOTTESVILLE FUNDRAISERS: https://www.gofundme.com/our-sisters-keeper-heatherheyer https://www.gofundme.com/medical-fund-for-comrades-in-cville https://fundly.c...
This episode we discuss the film Okja , talk about our eating habits, examine our company loyalty, and consider how it all intersects with our politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound...
Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5 ! This episode, we talk about Kaneshiro's Palace, start some new social links, and gush over the game's best character, Makoto. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! The...
This episode, Fireside Friends fully converts into an anime podcast as we discuss the six episode series of FLCL ! Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org . Other music used: "Ride On Shoo...
Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5 ! This episode, we talk about Madarame's dungeon, check in on our social links, and dunk on the game's official sad boy, Mishima. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! T...
Niel Jacoby joins us to talk about the extraordinarily cheesy Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. You can check out Niel's podcast over at spalltalk.blogspot.com and follow them on twitter @fuckinalpamare . Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral...
This episode, Alexander joins us as we discuss Star Trek Beyond ! You can follow Alexander on Twitter @verbranden . Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Ryan and Allen as they make their way through Persona 5 ! This episode, we discuss our thoughts on the first dungeon, our favorite (and least favorite) characters, and the game's muddled politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on...
Fireside Friends is finally back from hiatus! This episode, we discuss the film Four Lions and challenging various preconceptions about terrorism. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends . You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
We discuss Paper Girls Vol. 1 & 2, the reductive taxonomy of media, and the problems with male writers being upheld as feminists in the comics industry. Volumes 1 & 2 of Paper Girls includes issues 1-10. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
Tzufit joins us as we discuss The Force Awakens, the absurdity of the prequel trilogy, and our predictions for the future of Star Wars. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter , and review us on iTunes ! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org ....
