Jala-chan's Place

By Jala Prendes

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... more

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January 23, 2026Episode 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
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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
The Level
Twitch
Moxie
The Level
Ryn
Bluesky
Neon Pantheon
Special Guests: Moxie and Ryn.
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3h 15min
December 19, 2025Episode 87: Frankenstein [Book]
Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog) to discuss Mary Shelley's gothic horror masterpiece, Frankenstein.
SPOILER WALL: 00:49:58
Mentioned During the Episode:
Norton Critical Edition of Frankenstein
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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!
Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan
Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level
Twitch
Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson
Tales From the Backlog
A Top 3 Podcast
Patreon
Special Guest: Dave Jackson.
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2h 46min
November 25, 2025Episode 86: Nosferatu (2024)
Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 film, Nosferatu.
SPOILER WALL: 00:53:54
Mentioned During the Episode:
Butou performance
Related Episodes:
Monster Dear Monster Ep 253: Cameron Grows to Full Power - Cameron, Dave, Leonard and Matthew discuss Renfield (2023).
Music:
Opening: “Premonition” by Robin Carolan
Spoiler Wall: “The Third Night” by Robin Carolan
Ending: “Bound” by Robin Carolan
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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!
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.
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2h 36min
October 31, 2025Episode 85: Superman (2025)
Jala is joined by John and Juliet to discuss James Gunn's Superman (2025).
SPOILER WALL: 00:58:06
Mentioned During the Episode:
Men of Steel Ep 149: Superman (2025)
Related episodes:
Episode 4: The Batman (2022) - Jala, John and Slade discuss The Batman (2022).
Music:
Opening: “Eyes Up Here” by David Fleming
Spoiler Wall: “5 Years Time” by Noah & The Whale
Ending: “LuthorCorp” by John Murphy
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
Instagram
The Level
John
Bluesky
Juliet
Bluesky
Special Guests: John Hutchison and Juliet.
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3h 16min
September 27, 2025Episode 84: Alterium Shift (Drattzy Games)
Jala is joined by Mottzy of Drattzy Games to discuss their upcoming JRPG, Alterium Shift.
Links
Alterium Shift (Website) -- central hub
Alterium Shift (Steam) -- try the demo, wishlist, purchase
Alterium Shift (Kickstarter) -- late pledges still open!
Patreon -- get your behind the scenes early access!
The "Don't @ Me" Addendum:
The chicken we could not remember the name of, is Beaky Boo. Jala woke up in the middle of the night with this recollection. You're welcome.
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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!
Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
Instagram
The Level
Mottzy/Drattzy Games
Bluesky
Drattzy Games
Drattzy Games Discord
Twitch (Drattzy)
Twitch (Mottzy)
Special Guest: Mottzy (Drattzy Games).
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1h 47min
August 31, 2025Episode 83: The Science of Grief
Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.
This episode is primarily a book report of: The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O’Connor
Mentioned during the episode:
Death in the Afternoon - The Order of the Good Death's podcast. One of the seasons discusses situations of complicated or prolonged grief, where disbelief belies all reality. These are some truly surreal stories.
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.
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
Desirée Neyens
Bluesky
Instagram
Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.
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3h 36min
July 25, 2025 Episode 82: Ice Nine Kills
Jala and Dave discuss the horror-themed metalcore band, Ice Nine Kills.
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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!
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.
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1h 35min
July 04, 2025Episode 81: Three Sails Studios (Mappa Mundi, Gallows Corner)
Jala is joined by George Francis Bickers of Three Sails Studios to discuss both Mappa Mundi and their upcoming game, Gallows Corner.
Related Episodes
Episode 71: Mappa Mundi - George's first appearance where we discussed Mappa Mundi in detail.
Links
Mappa Mundi
Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner Kickstarter page
Buy Mappa Mundi
Three Sails Studios
Three Sails Studios' DriveThruRPG Page
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
Three Sails Studios - Bluesky
Instagram
Facebook
Discord
Special Guest: George Francis Bickers (Three Sails Studios).
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1h 60min
June 20, 2025Episode 80: Shining Force III Scenario 3, Part 2 [END]
Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 3: Bulzome Rising, which was never official released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This episode covers chapters 6 & 7 as well as a look back at the experience of the entire game. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
Related episodes:
Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III.
Episode 66: Shining Force III Scenario 1 - Covering Synbios' tale in the first disc of Shining Force III.
Cutting Room Floor Ep 10: Shining Force III Scenario 1 - Bonus episode for Ko-Fi patrons about the tactics in the first disc.
Episode 69: Shining Force III Scenario 2 - Covering Medion's path in the second disc of Shining Force III.
Episode 79: Shining Force III Scenario 3, Part 1 - Covering Julian's story chapters 1-5 in the third disc of Shining Force III.
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
Daniel
Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server as Magic Knight Frederickson
Twitch
Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).
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2h 42min
June 06, 2025Episode 79: Shining Force III Scenario 3, Part 1
Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 3: Bulzome Rising, which was never officially released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This episode covers chapters 1-5. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
Referenced during the episode
Yes, you can get all of the items in the mine cart puzzle ruins
Jala checked the Shining Force III artbook to see how Primula's name is written in Japanese. It is 「プリムラ」(Pu ri mu ra, thus, Primula).
Related episodes:
Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III.
Episode 66: Shining Force III Scenario 1 - Covering Synbios' tale in the first disc of Shining Force III.
Episode 69: Shining Force III Scenario 2 - Covering Medion's path in the second disc of Shining Force III.
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
Daniel
Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server as Magic Knight Frederickson
Twitch
Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).
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3h 4min

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