Monthly Archives: March 2017

Episode 81 – Jennifer Zhang

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This episode features producer, actress, model, cosplayer, and singer, Jennifer Zhang.  Michael and Jennifer discuss creative lapses, cosplaying, donuts, exercise, acting, Batman: The Animated Series, viral videos, fan films, true nerdiness, bullshit filters, horror films, Evil Inside, J-Horror, The Ring, masculinity, Bowie, celebrity deaths 2016, gender fluidity, childhood cosplay, peaceful resolutions, her album Emocean, Electronic Dance Music, community, DC Comics, Batman, Star Trek, Doctor Who, anime, and video games.

This episode is sponsored by WhedonCon 2017. Get your single day or full weekend tickets at http://whedoncon.com. 

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Jennifer Zhang offical site   
Jennifer Zhang on Instagram 
Jennifer Zhang on Twitter 
Jennifer Zhang on Facebook
DK’s Donuts
Evil Inside (2012)

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Episode 80 – Shannon Corder Returns

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This episode features the return of comedian, Shannon Corder. Michael and Shannon discussed podcasting, recording equipment, ADD meds, misdiagnoses in men vs. women, family issues, Imposter Syndrome, standup comedy, how to create a podcast, Social Justice Warrior Princess, Internet singularity, name-calling, willful ignorance, listening to the opposition, Boards of Canada, news outlets, political anger, wanting to make a difference, sandplay therapy, Jungian archetypes, Greg Proops, Billy Dee Williams, Laurie Kilmartin, and Maria Bamford.

This episode is sponsored by WhedonCon 2017. Get your single day or full weekend tickets at http://whedoncon.com.

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Social Justice Warrior Princess
Shannon Corder on Facebook
Shannon Corder on Twitter
Reductress
Soundcloud
WordPress
ReGena M. Booze, Ph.D

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Episode 79 – Rig Moroi

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This episode features blogger Rig Moroi of facebook.com/criticalmassesthinking. Michael and Rig discussed audio engineering, photography, vintage sound equipment, Boards of Canada, music, our parents’ music, 56 KLZ, Country and Western, celebrity deaths of 2016, subverting masculinity, integrated schools, critical thinking, Magnet schools, dangerous neighborhoods, youthful defiance, drama productions, nerdiness, old computers, family game rules, movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, horror movies, cinematic sexism, Hidden Figures, equality, Alien 3, Batman films, and standup comedy. 

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Critical Masses Thinking
WhoSampled

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Episode 78 – Abby Polakow and Erica Lange

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This episode features the return of teacher, costume designer, and cosplay nerd Abby Polakow, and her creative partner, graphic designer, Erica Lange; known collectively as The Spindle Sisters. Michael, Abby, and Erica discuss paper dolls, Benedict Cumberbatch, old friends, terms of endearment, boys playing with girls, Grim Faerie Tales, justice in stories, nature horror films, Prince, Regency costumes, Victoria, waistcoats, Barbies, childless aunts, She-Ra, prolonged adolescence, New Age parents, nerdiness, children’s programming 70s vs. 80s, toy-based cartoons, The Four Yorkshiremen, Scotch tape, robbers, lock down drills, growing up with TV vs. without, heterogeneity, consumerism vs. passion, brain development,  home movies, LibraVox.org, The Santa Clarita Diet, and Werner Herzog.

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The Spindle Sisters on Facebook
The Spindle Sisters on Instagram
Spindle Sisters on Twitter
The Four Yorkshiremen sketch
Werner Herzog

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