Hyperfixations

Hyperfixations

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Hyperfixations episodes

  • 37: Black Sails with Zoidze

    Yo ho, yo ho, a podcast's life for me.

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of sexual assault, and alcohol addiction

    Ben sits down with Ally and Nigel to discuss the Treasure Island prequel series Black Sails: we discuss rehabilitating pirates, real-life pirate antics, links to Treasure Island, queer representation, and going to War with the Brits.

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Ben can be found on Twitter: @burritonerd

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 3 min
  • 36: In Case I Make It with Will Wood

    All we do is tell each other stories.

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation, Nazis, and drugs

    Musician Will Wood, the artist behind the smash hit albums The Normal Album, Self-ish, and Everything is a Lot, joins Ally and Nigel to discuss his upcoming album In Case I Make It: we discuss self-reflection as an artist, the bravery needed to make art, how inspiration works, wanting different dreams, and Nigel recommends a book.

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Will does not use social media but he can be found on his website willwood.net, subscribe to his Patreon if you are in a position to at Patreon.com/therealwillwood

    You can also find Will on his YouTube channel and listen to him on Spotify

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 17 min
  • 35: Documentary Filmmaking with Giulia Franchi

    Gone to see a man about a podcast.

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of alcohol addiction, PTSD, suicide, and loss of a loved one

    Documentary filmmaker Giulia Franchi joins Ally and Nigel to discuss her craft: we discuss returning to nature, how everyone is interesting, the ethics of documentary filmmaking, learning to listen to other voices, and we all lose our sense of time.

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Giulia can be found on Instagram: @franchi_films, and online at giuliafranchi.com

    Gone to See can be found online at Gonetosee.co.uk, and on Instagram @gonetoseeafilm

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 21 min
  • 34: Dragons with Shalhevet Ebner

    Be the thesis you want to read!

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of abuse

    Shalhevet joins Ally and Nigel to discuss everything dragon: we discuss the potential genetics of dragons, gene manipulation, the best fictional dragons, Larry the jazz dragon, and Nigel gets really upset about Spyro.

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Shalhevet can be found on Instagram @tigerdragonart, and she has an artistsnclientsprofile which can be found at https://artistsnclients.com/people/TigerDragon

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 11 min
  • 33: Formula 1 with Conor Logue

    Man drive car fast

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of car crashes and racism

    Conor, noted Bad Take Haver, joins Ally and Nigel to discuss Formula 1: we discuss how to get a nation hooked on motorsports, Formula 1 fans, conspiracy theories, legacy racers, and Ally is shocked by the cost of racing.

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Conor can be found on Twitter @OtherConor

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 32 min
  • 32: Superman with Declan Farren

    This podcast is presented in a 4:3 format to preserve Hyperfixations' creative vision

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of the Ku Klux Klan, Hitler, and nuclear warfare

    Declan joins Ally and Nigel to discuss the Man of Steel (or Supers) himself, Superman: we discuss the Renaissance origins of Superman, our thoughts on the DCEU, good vs bad Supermen, Lois and Clark's dynamics, and we make sure we never get a sponsorship again

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Declan can be found on Twitter @Super__Dexter

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 20 min
  • 31: Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated with Seán Donohoe

    Like, zoooooinkssss, Scoob, it's a Hyperfixations podcast!

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of child endangerment

    Seán joins Ally and Nigel to discuss the Scooby Gang's adventures in Mystery Incorporated: we discuss character growth in Mystery Incorporated, references in the series, our favourite Scooby gang members, Scrappy Doo character assassinations, and Seán does a Shaggy impression

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Seán can be found on Twitter @crumlingothic

    Seán's YouTube series 'Shudder Street' can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JEc3TXHnRfLnEbMsHV_qQ

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 23 min
  • 30: James Bond with Elyse

    This is a nonsense scene and Daniel Craig is a nonsense man

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of rape and sexual assault, sex trafficking, and Nazis

    Elyse joins Ally and Nigel have a discussion that's for your eyes only about 007 himself, James Bond: we discuss becoming Bond, spectacle in Bond films, Bond films, our favourite Bond films, and what spy films represent

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Elyse can be found on Twitter @Elyse_Tendi, and on Letterboxd: @Elyse_Tendi

    Elyse's podcast Podwraiths, a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine discussion podcast can be found on Twitter: @Podwraiths and on Instagram @Podwraiths

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 28 min
  • 29: Doctor Who with Áine Ní Néill

    Reverse the polarity of the podcast flow!

    Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of Islamophobia (the burning of mosques)

    Áine joins Ally and Nigel to discuss all things Doctor Who: we discuss Doctor Who's lost episodes, New Who vs Classic Who, paper Daleks, and who our favourite Doctors are

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Áine can be found on Instagram: @by.aine, and on Twitter: @ainenineill

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 20 min
  • 28: Adventure Time with Sidne K. Gard

    Is being the hero enough of a role?

    Sidne is a poet, comic book writer, artist, lover of history, podcaster, and lesbian and today they join Ally and Nigel to discuss Adventure Time: we discuss growing up with media, morals in children's shows, disability rep in fiction, and what do monsters mean

    If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf

    Our guest Sidne can be found on most social media under birdybabybird 

    You can also find their show Eyeridium - a podcast where artists discuss the art they consume and the art they create - can be found wherever you listen to podcasts

    And your hosts can be reached individually here:

    Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan

    Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel

    If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media.

    Thank you so much for listening, you rock!

    Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

    Background Music: Commercial Bliss by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/commercial-bliss/345

    1 hr 24 min

About Hyperfixations

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What's your Hyperfixation? What's your weird, niche area of expertise?