I'll Show You Mine

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, James is showing Elyse ‘Pong: The Next Level’ from 1999. The classic Atari game gets upgraded for a new generation with 3D graphics, new styles of gameplay, and multilevel challenges. But is it… good?

Join us as we dive deep into our psyches and exorcise the demons of competitiveness through this game that drove Hasbro Interactive out of business.

Our next episode will be July 24th, when Elyse shows James ‘Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind’ from 1984.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

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Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘In the Mood for Love’ from 2000. Part of an informal trilogy about love, time, and loss from Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai, ‘In the Mood for Love’ tells the story of Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) and Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan), neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong who develop feelings for each other when they realize their spouses are having an affair.

Join us as we talk about the vibes, the cinematography, and the raw star power of Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung in this evocative masterpiece.

Our next episode will be July 10th, when James shows Elyse ‘Pong: The Next Level’ from 1999.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, James is showing Elyse ‘The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass’ from 2007. A direct sequel to ‘The Wind Waker’ from 2002, ‘Phantom Hourglass’ follows our hero Link as he attempts to rescue pirate captain Tetra from an ominous Ghost Ship with the help of the mysterious Ocean King.

Join us as we talk about the characters, the connection to Wind Waker and “Toon Link”, and the elephants in the room: the stylus-based mechanics and the Temple of the Ocean King.

Our next episode will be June 26th, when Elyse shows James ‘In the Mood for Love’ from 2000.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ from 1981. The second theatrical Muppet movie, ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ follows Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppets attempting to solve the mystery of a string of jewel robberies targeting the posh British fashion designer Lady Holiday.

Join us as we talk about the classical American vaudeville vibe of the Muppets, the musical numbers, the gags, Charles Grodin literally falling in love with Miss Piggy, and the impressive puppet tech behind it all.

Our next episode will be June 12th, when James shows Elyse ‘The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass’ from 2007.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, James is showing Elyse ‘Halo 3’ from 2007. Following the first two ‘Halo’ games in 2001 and 2004, ‘Halo 3’ concludes the story of Master Chief, the Covenant war, and the Halo installations.

Join us as we talk about how this game feels like a return to form after the perhaps-too-ambitious Halo 2, that good-good soundtrack, and Elyse struggles to live up to the legacy of Master Chief.

Our next episode will be May 29th, when Elyse shows James ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ from 1981.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ from 2006. Based on the book by Lauren Weisberger that was inspired by her time as an assistant to Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ tells the story of Andy Sachs, assistant to the demanding EIC of Runway Magazine, Miranda Priestly.

Join us as we talk about how James wouldn’t have lasted a day in the Runway office, debate if Nate is the true villain of the movie, and decide if we really buy all these arguments about the fashion industry.

Our next episode will be May 15th, when James shows Elyse ‘Halo 3’ from 2007.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! It’s time for our topsy turvy episodes as we switch things up for the month of April Fools! This time, James is showing Elyse ‘The Rundown’ from 2003. One of the early starring roles for Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Rundown’ pairs “The Rock” with Seann William Scott for action-adventure hijinks in the Amazonian jungle.

Join us as we talk about the days when The Rock still had something to prove in Hollywood, the humor of the early 2000s, and mourn the loss of the mid-tier action comedy in today’s era of cinematic universes and franchise fatigue.

Our next episode will be May 1st, when Elyse shows James ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ from 2006.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

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If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! It’s time for our topsy turvy episodes as we switch things up for the month of April Fools! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘Undertale’ from 2015. Developed and published by Toby Fox, ‘Undertale’ is a Kickstarter-funded 2D RPG about a human child that falls into the monster realm of the Underground.

Join us as we talk about the meta humor and mechanics of Undertale, the strange and silly cast of characters, and that good good soundtrack!

Our next episode will be April 17th, when James shows Elyse ‘The Rundown’ from 2003.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, James is showing Elyse ‘Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos’ from 2002. Developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, ‘Reign of Chaos’ was the third installment of the real time strategy ‘Warcraft’ franchise, and ushered in the ‘World of Warcraft’ MMORPG.

Join us as we talk about moving those little guys around, why the women in early 2000s Blizzard games are Like That, and determine if Elyse likes RTS games?

Our next episode will be April 3rd, when Elyse shows James ‘Undertale’ from 2015.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”

Welcome to a new episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘Amadeus’ from 1984. Directed by Milos Forman and starring F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce, ‘Amadeus’ is a historical drama about the fictionalized rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.

Join us as we talk about James’ uncanny ability to avoid knowing anything about major motion pictures that sweep awards, our boy F. Murray Abraham, and what actually happened in Vienna in the late 1700s.

Our next episode will be March 20th, when James shows Elyse ‘Warcraft 3’ from 2002.

Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstock.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @isympodcast

If you like the show please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you want access to post-show content, downloadable art, and more, visit illshowyoumine.show and click “Patreon!”