Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture

Broadcasting from The Oasis, Casey interviews Tyler Carlin, co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Tyler love above all others? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline! In true Hello from Elsewhere fashion, Tyler dives deep into the themes and philosophy of the novel. Also, Star Wars is ubiquitous, Spider-man is beloved, and Tyler might be more handsome than Ansel Elgort. Find Tyler Carlin on Twitter and Instagram @americarlin, and listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts. Find Casey on Twitter and Instagram @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

Listen to the end to find out how to enter our GIVEAWAY! Fantasy is a popular genre among children, so it's no surprise that the most influential fantasy stories were also shaped by children. In this episode, Valerie and Casey draw parallels between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, particularly the importance of publishers' children and the relatives of vital actors Richard Harris (Dumbledore) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn). Plus, Valerie gushes about Captain Planet and Casey about Ninja Turtles and sweater combs. Find Hello from Elsewhere and Happy Beeps merchandise at our brand-new store: teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod

Broadcasting from Pemberley, Valerie interviews Madison Bailey, author of the brand-new novel Hemiola! What piece of fiction does Madison love above all others? Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen! In this episode, Madison gushes about swoon-worthy romance, Mr. Darcy, and the cinematography of Pride & Prejudice on film. Plus, Harry Potter and Darth Vader come up (naturally), as do chocolate chip cookies and the real-life science of first impressions. Find Madison on Instagram @authormadisonbailey, and visit her website www.authormadisonbailey.com. Madison's debut novel Hemiola is available on Amazon! Find Valerie on Instagram @wildfirekisses, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

Found family is a common theme in fiction, especially in "the Big 4": Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, Valerie and Casey dive into family-like friendships in these epic sagas, plus Casey sings like Cher and Valerie dreams of vacuuming in pearls. Engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Broadcasting from Camp Half-Blood, Casey interviews Becca Eddows, the self-proclaimed "louder and more dramatic" co-host of Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theater Fan! What piece of fiction does Becca love above all others? Percy Jackson! In this episode, Becca gushes about iconic character Annabeth Chase, plus she re-tells her earliest musical theater memory and draws a strange connection between Thanos and Phil Collins. Find Becca on social media @beccaeddows, and Sincerely, Us on social media @sincerelyuspod. You can find Casey on Instagram and Twitter @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

Broadcasting from the neutron star Nidavellir, Valerie and Casey discuss the beauty of failure--again! This time, the focus is on Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), with your hosts analyzing everything from Doctor Strange's wizardly foresight to guilt-ridden, rock-bottom-dwelling Thor. Plus, they discuss the hair-related failures of beardless Captain America and Black Widow's bad ombre. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

In this episode, Casey interviews Ethan Edghill--a photographer, a musician, and the co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Ethan love above all others? American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Ethan also gushes about John Williams's soundtrack for Jurassic Park, the band Bleachers, and Kevin Costner baseball movies. You can find Ethan on Instagram @edghillphotos and Twitter @w0n0w. Listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts, and find them on social media @baconandeggspod. And engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Broadcasting from the Juicing Room, Valerie and Casey discuss creepy children's books and movies, from the Brothers Grimm to Roald Dahl's The Witches to Alice in Wonderland. Plus, the episode ends with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Engage with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod.

Broadcasting from inside a frozen whale carcass, Valerie and Casey compare and contrast Pixar's tear-jerker Coco (2017) with stop-motion masterpiece Kubo & the Two Strings (2016), particularly the theme of "memory as magic." Plus, Valerie waxes poetic about proper handwritten outlines, and Casey spirals through an existential crisis or two. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

In this episode, Valerie and Casey explore the difference between pure evil villains and those who are humanized, covering antagonists from every type of story imaginable: Emperor Palpatine, Sauron, Voldemort, Thanos, the Joker, Lady Catherine in Pride & Prejudice, and Dunkleman in Netflix's Tall Girl (?). Plus, Valerie suggests "Sheev" as a baby middle name, and Casey reveals how the Mouth of Sauron convinced him to marry Valerie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.