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Jala-chan's Place episodes
- Episode 70: Personal Security
Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss various aspects of personal security, online and in person.
Articles & Resources
- What is Information Security (InfoSec)?
- Online Safety Basics
- What Should I Know About Encryption
- How to encrypt files: a step-by-step guide for Windows, Mac, and Linux users
- Surveillance Self-Defense
- Signal
- Basic Self-Defense
- Self-Defense Tutorials
- Cane Fighting by Sammy Franco
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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 - @fireheartmediaInstagramThe LevelDave Cox - Bluesky
Special Guest: Dave Cox.
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1 hr 12 min - Episode 69: Shining Force III Scenario 2
Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 2: Target: Child of God, which was never officially released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
Mentioned during the episode:
- Derpy McDerpface (the kraken)
- Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server
- Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC
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.
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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 - @jalachanBluesky - @fireheartmediaInstagramThe LevelDaniel
Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server as Magic Knight FredericksonSpecial Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).
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3 hr 13 min - Episode 68: The Science of Flavor
Jala is joined by Mike to discuss the science of flavor: how we taste, why we taste it, what we taste and how to discuss it. They also discuss methods of directly affecting the flavor of food with anything from heavier dinnerware to music to the color of the room.
Mentioned During the Episode
- Supertaster test
- Scam Goddess Flamin' Hot Cheetos episode
Articles
- The Fruit So Smelly It’s Banned On Public Transportation
- The bulk of the academic section is derived from Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense by Bob Holmes
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Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmediaInstagramThe LevelMike Prehn
Bluesky - @michaelprehnSpecial Guest: Mike Prehn.
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2 hr 34 min - Episode 67: The Phantom of the Opera [1925 Movie]
Jala is joined by Doug Lief (Nostalgium Arcanum) and Alex Krieger to discuss the 1925 silent film classic, The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. This episode is a companion to Doug's episode about the same movie where he and his guest give the rundown beat and beat, check it out here!
Mentioned during the episode:
- Wikipedia
- André Castaigne’s Phantom artwork
- Version differences 1925 vs 1929, the unmasking scene
- Reddit post on the differences between the 1925 and 1929 cuts
- “Man’s Hatred Has Made Me So”: Freakification and the Shifting Gaze in The Phantom of the Opera
- The Phantom of the Opera: A Silent Era Masterpiece
Related episodes:
- Episode 14: The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom by Susan Kay (Books) - Jala is joined by Alex Krieger and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as Phantom by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera.
- A Glass Darkly Episode 1: Our Story - In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi.
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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 - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelDoug Lief
Nostalgium ArcanumFacebookTwitterBlueSkyThreadsInstagramAlex Krieger
BlueSkySpecial Guests: Alex Krieger and Doug Lief.
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1 hr 42 min - Episode 66: Shining Force III Scenario 1
Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 1: God Warrior of the Kingdom (released simply as "Shining Force III" in the West). This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
Mentioned during the episode:
- Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server
- Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC
Related episodes:
- Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III.
The "Don't @ Me" Addendum:
- Garosh and Hayward are NOT brothers. Garosh's brother is Jade the steam knight, who joins Medion in Scenario 2 if Garosh dies in Scenario 1.
- The Walcuray battle in Scenario 3 is in chapter 1.
- You DO NOT need to use the Elbesem Orb on Spiriel/Spirited; this has no effect. Just leave her alive.
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Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelDaniel
Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server as Magic Knight FredericksonSpecial Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).
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3 hr 14 min - Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview
Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III, a fantastic and massive 3-part tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn. This episode is spoiler free and tackles the basic plotlines, history, gameplay, art, sound design, etc.
Mentioned during the episode:
- Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server
- Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC
- Premium Disc Let's Play playlist
- Premium Disc promotional video with subtitles
Related episodes:
- Episode 35: Fire Emblem (IP) - An overview of the Fire Emblem franchise as well as of the tactical RPG genre.
- Cutting Room Floor Episode 1: Fire Emblem Redux - Jala and Phred discuss the series and what keeps them interested in this style of game.
The "Don't @ Me" Addendum:
- The Republic is ASPINIA and the capital city of the Republic is ASPIA.
- The additional healer you get late in Shining Force is TORASU.
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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 - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelDaniel
Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server as Magic Knight FredericksonSpecial Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).
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2 hr 13 min - Episode 64: Parenting a Nonspeaking Child
Jala is joined by Ollie (Media-Eval, Judging Book Covers) and Tom to discuss nonspeaking autism and their experiences parenting a nonspeaking child.
Articles
- What to Know About Nonspeaking Autism
- Nonverbal Autism
If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
- Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
- Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation
- Episode 17: Disability & Ableism
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Episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing.
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelOllie Brady
Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture PodcastJudging Book CoversBest Acquaintances (Archived)FacebookTom Rajan
InstagramSpecial Guests: Ollie and Tom Rajan.
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2 hr 50 min - Episode 63: Johnny Mnemonic [Short Story & Movie]
Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss William Gibson's short story and its movie adaptation by the same name, Johnny Mnemonic.
Referenced During the Show
- Spring by Dora Budor
- Men in the City by Robert Longo
- Cyborg directed by Albert Pyun
- Nemesis directed by Albert Pyun
If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
- Episode 37: Portal (IP)
- Episode 40: Internet & Identity
- Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic)
SPOILER WALL AT 00:55:07
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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 - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelCase Aiken
BlueskyMen of SteelAnother PassKo-FiTwitterInstagramYouTubeDave Cox
BlueskyTwitter @Sentionaut_Plus, Twitter @mon_dmonsterMonster Dear MonsterSpecial Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.
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2 hr 16 min - Episode 62: Neurodiversity
Jala is joined in the study and around the kitchen table by Mike and Jack to discuss what neurodiversity is, how to better interact with folks with different brain wiring than you, and chat about their lived experiences.
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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 - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelMike Prehn
Bluesky - @michaelprehnJack
Bluesky - @chickenriggiesSpecial Guests: Jack and Mike Prehn.
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2 hr 35 min - Episode 61: LUNAR: The Silver Star & Silver Star Story Complete, Part 2
Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) wrap up discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1).
Note: there is no spoiler wall for this episode; for the spoiler-free section check out the first part of this discussion
Mentioned during the episode:
- Vane: Hikuusen Monogatari (Vane: The Story of Inheritance) manga
- Ghaleon's original voice (Japanese)
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Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmediaTwitterInstagramThe LevelAdelaide - Twitch
YouTubeSpecial Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).
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About Jala-chan's Place
From the publisher's feed
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…
other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast and guest on many other shows and streams.
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