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  • Episode 97: Wine, Beer, & Mixed Drinks

    Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Mike Prehn to discuss wine, beer and mixed drinks.

    Check Out These Related Episodes:

    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 68: The Science of Flavor
    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 76: The Art of Flavor
    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 78: Cooking and Nutrition 101
    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 94: Coffee and Tea
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      Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

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      Jala Prendes

      Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
      Instagram
      The Level

      Mike Prehn

      Bluesky - @michaelprehn

      Special Guests: Dave Cox and Mike Prehn.

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      2 hr 50 min
    • Episode 96: From Here to Eternity

      Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the ways in which different cultures around the world care for, honor and maintain relationships with their dead.

      This episode is primarily a book report of: From Here to Eternity Caitlin Doughty

      Related episodes:

      • Episode 27: Death Positivity - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse.
      • Episode 73: Trauma Response - discussion of types of trauma, methods of coping and more. Also discussion of the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
      • Episode 83: The Science of Grief - discussion of the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. Also discussion of the books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.
      • Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

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        Jala Prendes

        Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
        The Level

        Desirée Neyens

        Bluesky
        Instagram

        Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

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        2 hr 26 min
      • Episode 95: Rippy the Red

        Jala is joined by Cameron and Dave (both from Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2024 Ozploitation horror film about a zombie kangaroo, Rippy the Red.

        SPOILER WALL AT 00:36:38

        Mentioned During the Episode:

        • Waterborne - the short film that Rippy the Red was based on.
        • Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

          Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

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          Jala Prendes

          Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
          The Level

          Cameron

          Bluesky
          Monster Dear Monster

          Dave Cox - Bluesky

          Monster Dear Monster

          Special Guests: Cameron and Dave Cox.

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          2 hr 18 min
        • Episode 94: Coffee and Tea

          Jala is joined by Mike to discuss coffee and tea, two important beverages: the production process, how to shop for them, taste them, prepare and more.

          Mentioned During the Episode:

          • [Coffee flavor wheel](https://notbadcoffee.com/flavor-wheel-en/)
          • [Tea flavor wheel](https://pathofcha.com/pages/tea-flavor-wheel)
          • Upton Tea
          • Check Out These Related Episodes:

            • Jala-chan's Place Ep 68: The Science of Flavor
            • Jala-chan's Place Ep 76: The Art of Flavor
            • Jala-chan's Place Ep 78: Cooking and Nutrition 101
            • Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

              Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

              Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

              Jala Prendes

              Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
              Instagram
              The Level

              Mike Prehn

              Bluesky - @michaelprehn

              Special Guest: Mike Prehn.

              Support Jala-chan's Place

              2 hr 35 min
            • Episode 93: Exit 8 (Game, Movie, Book)

              Jala is joined by Dave to discuss Exit 8: the game, the movie and the novelization.

              Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

              Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

              Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

              Jala Prendes

              Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
              The Level

              Dave Cox - Bluesky

              Monster Dear Monster

              Special Guest: Dave Cox.

              Support Jala-chan's Place

              2 hr 13 min
            • Episode 92: Neon Pantheon (Ryn West)

              Jala interviews Ryn West, the creator of the queer disco space adventure webcomic, Neon Pantheon.

              Mentioned During the Episode:

              • Representation Through Trans Joy
              • Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

                Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

                Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

                Jala Prendes

                Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
                Instagram
                The Level

                Ryn

                Bluesky
                Neon Pantheon
                Store
                Patreon
                Discord

                Special Guest: Ryn West.

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                2 hr 4 min
              • Episode 91: Cyclopean: The Great Abyss (Schmidt Workshops)

                Jala is joined by Mike Schmidt to discuss his work, including both Cyclopean: The Great Abyss and the upcoming Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands among many others.

                Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

                Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

                Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

                Jala Prendes

                Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
                Instagram
                The Level

                Michael Schmidt/Schmidt Workshops

                Steam
                Bluesky
                Website
                Gallery
                Discord

                Special Guest: Michael Schmidt (Schmidt Workshops).

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                3 hr 14 min
              • Episode 90: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 3

                Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Creature's Tale) and themes.

                Related Episodes:

                • Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
                • Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design.
                • Jala-chan's Place Ep 89: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 2 - Jala and Moxie discussion the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale).
                • Mentioned During the Episode:

                  • Kate Hawley's Instagram post
                  • Music:

                    Opening: “Creature's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
                    Ending: “Forgiveness” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

                    Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

                    Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

                    Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

                    Jala Prendes

                    Bluesky - @jalachan
                    Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
                    The Level
                    Twitch

                    Moxie

                    The Level

                    Ryn

                    Bluesky
                    Neon Pantheon

                    Special Guests: Moxie and Ryn West.

                    Support Jala-chan's Place

                    2 hr 10 min
                  • Episode 89: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 2

                    Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale).

                    Related Episodes:

                    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
                    • Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design.
                    • Music:

                      Opening: “Victor's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
                      Ending: “Body Building” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

                      Articles & Resources

                      • Wikipedia (film)
                      • Wikipedia (Evelyn tables)
                      • Butou performance
                      • Frankenstein and the Occult
                      • Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro by Sheila O’Malley
                      • Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

                        Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

                        Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

                        Jala Prendes

                        Bluesky - @jalachan
                        Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
                        The Level
                        Twitch

                        Moxie

                        The Level

                        Special Guest: Moxie.

                        Support Jala-chan's Place

                        2 hr 39 min
                      • Episode 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1

                        Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and new guest Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers production, artistry, characters and design.

                        Mentioned During the Episode:

                        • Dolls of the main cast, part 1
                        • Dolls of the main cast, part 2
                        • The National Wallace Monument
                        • Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus) by Salvador Dalí
                        • Saint Bartholomew Flayed
                        • Shattered Reminiscence, Jala's game
                        • Related Episode:

                          • Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
                          • Music:

                            Opening: “Frankenstein” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
                            Ending: “Victor & Elizabeth” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

                            Articles & Resources

                            • Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro by Sheila O’Malley
                            • LA Times Interview
                            • Collider Interview
                            • Take a Look Interview
                            • CBS Sunday Morning Interview
                            • Marvelous Videos
                            • Netflix Deep Dive
                            • Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world!

                              Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

                              Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

                              Jala Prendes

                              Bluesky - @jalachan
                              Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
                              The Level
                              Twitch

                              Moxie

                              The Level

                              Ryn

                              Bluesky
                              Neon Pantheon

                              Special Guests: Moxie and Ryn West.

                              Support Jala-chan's Place

                              3 hr 15 min

                            About Jala-chan's Place

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                            Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and…

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