Across the Other Pond

Across the Other Pond

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Across the Other Pond episodes

  • 15: Explore the World, Zelda Style! Feat. @capoeiravam_stl
    On today's episode Laz and Cody are joined by a wonderful guest! Carl (@capoeiravam_stl) joins us on the episode today to talk about how Legend of Zelda can provide the inspiration to go out and explore your own surroundings!

    Follow Carl on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/capoeiravam_stl

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    Want to listen to the podcast on the go?
    Podcast also available here! https://kite.link/AcrossTheOtherPond

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/


    1 hr 6 min
  • 14: Zelda Music: Analysis of Adventure
    For the month of July we're discussing all things Legend of Zelda! 
    To start off the month, join us as Laz applies his compositional analysis skills to the music of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: Adventure of Link, and A Link to the Past!
    If you would like to follow along with the analysis Laz has provided his personally analyzed sheet music here:

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/


    1 hr 37 min
  • 13: One Dev, One Love
    What makes a game developed by a single person so unique? Laz and Cody discuss the games they've played and what their favorites are including: Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, Stardew Valley and Minecraft!

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/


    1 hr 2 min
  • 12: Lone Wolf Development From the Horse's Mouth. (Feat. EastKoastGames)
    Continue our month long dive in to games developed by a single person; Laz and Cody  have wonderful chat with their friend EastKoastGames! This week and discuss what it's like to make a video game by yourself, what kind of inspiration drives game development, and the skills needed to be a game developer!

    Check out the Arid Jared Steam Page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510290/Arid_Jared/

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/


    1 hr 31 min
  • 11: An Ethics Lesson with Undertale
    On today's episode of the Podcast, Laz and Cody continue their month long discussing about Games developed by a Single Person, which brings us once again to Undertale developed by Toby Fox. Undertale is a great game in many ways and one of them is how well it teaches empathy and compassion for people (and monsters). Join us as we delve into what makes Undertale stick with us for so long after its release.

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    Want to listen to the podcast on the go?
    Podcast also available here! https://kite.link/AcrossTheOtherPond

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/


    1 hr 3 min
  • 10: Undertale - Melodies and Memories
    This month, Laz and Cody are diving in to talk about Video Games developed by a single developer, and to start us off we're talking about the iconic music of Undertale. Created by Toby Fox, the music of Undertale is some of the greatest video game music ever made and Laz and Cody have a lot to say about it.

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/

    Further Reading:

    Jason  Yu Article: http://jasonyu.me/undertale-part-1/?fbclid=IwAR34TUwXGiN4iKdjX4kSJ1DA_zklfPE05Iu07g3D62Y1NoHtlqKw605JhMg


    1 hr 5 min
  • 9: Travelling 'Round the World; Just 3 Places Each
    Laz and Cody talk about their favorite three places that they've been and where they want to go in the future!

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    Want to listen to the podcast on the go?
    Podcast also available here! https://kite.link/AcrossTheOtherPond

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/

    Further Reading:
    https://byodo-in.com/
    1 hr 21 min
  • 8: Run, Escape? It's Runescape!
    On today's episode, Laz and Cody Reminisce about the good old days of Old School Runescape, or as it was known back then, Runescape!

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    Want to listen to the podcast on the go?
    Podcast also available here! https://kite.link/AcrossTheOtherPond

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/


    1 hr 10 min
  • 7: Optimistic Nihilism - What to Put in the Empty Glass
    What is the meaning of life? Is there one? Does there need to be one? On today's episode Laz and Cody discuss Nihilism and how to use it to be an Optimist.

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/


    1 hr 5 min
  • 6: False Mirrors: Simulated vs Real Instruments
    Composition in the modern age is absolutely incredible. Laz and Cody talk about all the different ways that composers uses simulated instruments to create any kind of music in a digital workspace.

    Check out our socials!
    All Links: https://allmylinks.com/acrosstheotherpond
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otherpondpod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/across_the_other_pond/

    Want to listen to the podcast on the go?
    Podcast also available here! https://kite.link/AcrossTheOtherPond

    If you want to follow the hosts!
    https://www.instagram.com/lazthecomposer/
    https://www.instagram.com/justgowithjohn/

    If you like the pixel art, go check out the artist’s profile!
    https://www.instagram.com/isalwaysraining/
    1 hr 21 min

About Across the Other Pond

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We're called Across the Other Pond. I'm in China, Cody's in America, so we're not across the pond... but Across the OTHER Pond.