Have you eve been deep in the belly of a dungeon, unable to remember your last long rest, with an undead horde chasing you through endless halls and tunnels? No? Then you should give it a shot. This week we are joined by the host and GM of the Tavern Tales podcast, Kyle Gould, to talk all things Table Top Role Playing Games or TTRPGs. Listen in while Kyle gives new players tips to live by and hear why you should give role playing a chance!

This week Christian and Regan are joined by vocal instructor Angela Hayes to discuss Jazz music and specifically "The Standards." Jazz has influenced music for decades now, and every now and again a song comes along that everyone wants to play and sing. Songs like "It Don't Mean A Thing,"  "Caravan," and "Que, Sera, Sera" are some examples of songs that would all classify as Standards. Angela describes how she fell in love with the genre and even hums a few bars to the very song that inspired her love!

Japanese role-playing games are a worldwide phenomenon in the Video Game setting. If you like stories of fantasy, world building, and character development in an interactive way then JRPGs, and this episode, are for you! Zachary Essey, a social network page admin for one such game series, talks with Christian and Regan about his love of the JRPG series Genso Suikoden.  

 

 

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Comic books give us our own modern mythology. From Superman's invincibility to Spider-man's wit and charm, comics give us heroes to root for. Harry Bardnt remembers how his life changed when he was young and given a box of comics. He describes how comics have become a powerhouse in our current culture and why he thinks they'll stay that way. Do you have a favorite hero? Then this episode is for you. Excelsior!

September 29th, 1996. The day that changed video games forever. The N64 introduced the third dimension to the video game playing world, and changed Ian Giryluk's life forever. Ian remembers the first time he saw one, his desire to own one, and saving up to make one his. His life was changed forever and his love for video games continues to this day. Hear how Super Mario created a passion that has lasted for almost 30 years of fun and entertainment.

What do Billie Eilish, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Linkin Park, Dua Lipa, and Katy Perry all have in common? All of their songs are played on the same radio station even though they are wildly different artists. On this episode we talk with Music Producer Charlie Hadley about the art of Pop Music and his love for this broad yet specific genre!

Do movie theaters still exist because the MCU has kept them funded for the last decade? Has con culture exploded because of the presence of super heroes in the mainstream? Our latest guest and podcast host, Lauren Strickland has a few theories to answer these questions. From seeing the first Iron Man with her grandmother to feeling the emotional weight of Thor's arc through the Infinity Saga, Lauren tell us first hand how these big blockbuster super hero films carry an emotional weight.

Do you remember the first time you watched Cinderella? Can you sing every lyric to every Disney song? Do you believe in the magic of your childhood dreams? We talk about all of these things with this week's guest Allison Bailey - also known as Glinda The Good Witch in the Wicked US Tour.

What does medicine and woodworking have in common? Well, a lot actually. Or so our next guest believes anyway. This week Regan and Christian are joined by retina specialist, Dr. John Myers, and they discuss his passion for crafting with wood. John describes how being a young man watching and helping his dad inspired him to one day create on his own. The guys even discuss if maybe our careers influence our hobbies. So whether you're a master carpenter, or just have sharpened a stick before, this discussion is for you!

Can you imagine sleeping on the streets of London to just catch a glimpse of the royal wedding? Our latest guest can, because she was there. This week Christian and Regan talk to middle school civics teacher, Susie Walters, about her love for the royal family and all things England. Susie gets her fandom honest, as it was passed down from her mother, and is now sharing that same passion with her fiancé. So take a listen and learn why you should follow the lives of real life royalty!