Guilty Treasures

We talk with Hadley St. Clair about the video game Dishonored (2012), the path your choices put you on, and a deep dive into media that can reignite your love for it.

We talk with Paloma Hernando about Tamora Pierce and her novels, the compelling nature of strong characterization, and how fantasy can open doors to new viewpoints.

We talk with Chuck about the Daft Punk album Discovery and the anime Interstella 5555, the relationship between music and visuals, and art as an anchor.

We talk with Kevin Budnik about Pokémon Go, rediscovering a community, and creating idle time.

We talk with Kevin Hendricks about AI and neural networks, the beauty of unintentional comedy, and knowing the rules in order to break them.

We talk with Kevin Sciretta about martial arts, the freedom of never mastering a skill, and the discipline of knowing when to use it.

We talk to Kevin Cole about the anime and manga Silver Spoon, the challenge in introducing friends to niche media, and realizing that some conflicts have complex and ever-changing answers.

We talk to Onsta about creating for a fan community, making art as a way to show gratitude, and finding yourself within the work you connect to.

We talk with Catherine Litvaitis about cooking videos, the moment when a piece of comfort finds you, and the solace of a simple pleasure.

We talk to Sam Maggs about Neopets, the unacknowledged foundations of internet community, and the safety in a space built for you.