Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus (Rain's Animations) to discuss how the internet has both given us another identity, and also affected our sense of self.

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The sci-fi author Marcus mentioned who wrote a female character whose breasts reacted to her mood was Robert Heinlein. The below is from his book, Number of the Beast.

A particularly scathing review of the book which Marcus recommends can be found here.

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Dave Cox - Bluesky

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Special Guests: Dave Cox and Marcus.

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Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus to discuss Tenchi Muyo! In Love (天地無用 IN LOVE!), a 1996 anime film.

SPOILER WALL: 36:31

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Dave Cox - Bluesky

Marcus - Bluesky

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Jala is joined by Briar and Lance to discuss toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and why the conversation about these social issues approach them from the wrong angle.

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Briar - Twitter

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Special Guests: Briar and Lance.

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Jala is joined by Ben (The Level), Dennis (The Level/Furia Games), and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Reignite, Screen Snark) to discuss Valve's Portal video game IP.

SPOILER WALL AT 00:59:05

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Dennis Furia - @furiagames

Ben Merkel

Matt / Stormageddon - @djstormageddon

Special Guests: Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and Matt (Stormageddon).

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Join Jala, Moxie and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) as they discuss the plague known as grind or hustle culture: what it is, how pervasive it is, what causes it, and ways to cope.

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Moxie is an internet cryptid!

Moon - @TripleSMoon

Special Guests: Moon and Moxie.

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Jala is joined by Adelaide (Back On My BS) and Nick Fakhoury (Friday Night Gamecast) to talk about the Fire Emblem video game series and its impact on the tactical RPG sub-genre.

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Adelaide - Twitch

Nick Fakhoury - @nikolaiatknight

Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Nick Fakhoury.

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Join Jala, Briar and Raúl as they discuss the rampant phenomenon of fatphobia as well as the disordered eating which may follow. They share personal stories and methods by which to heal the damage.

CONTENT WARNING: talk of eating disorders between 1:45:40 - 2:17:31

A Short Bibliography - books the hosts of this show read prior to this episode, which we recommend:

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Briar - @13briars

Raúl, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice.

Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out!

Special Guests: Briar and Raúl.

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Join Jala, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog), Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) and Daniel as they discuss the 2002 Game Boy Advance game, Metroid Fusion.

Spoiler wall: 54:14

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Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson

Moon - @TripleSMoon

Daniel - @[email protected]

Special Guests: Daniel (Samitchdoo), Dave Jackson, and Moon.

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Jala is joined by Adelaide and Zombi to discuss body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, two rampant issues. Learn more about their history and context, and how each host grapples with these feelings.

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Zombi - @zombilollipops

Adelaide - Twitch

Special Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Zombi.

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Jala is joined by Leonard (Monster Dear Monster) and Adam (Half Tone Takes) to discuss the 1990 Dick Tracy film starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino.

NOTE: We mention a recording Leonard performed of the song "More," but he did not have it ready in time for episode release. We will release it separately upon its completion in the future. Thanks!

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Leonard - @drfaustisdead, @UmbraNoxProd

Adam Bucceri - @AdamBucceri

Special Guests: Adam Bucceri and Leonard.

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