Special guest Marcus joins us to explain key professional wrestling terms to understand the highlights, critiques and hype surrounding Wrestlepalooza 2025.

WWE Basic Terminology https://jesuitroundup.org/2024/08/wwe-basic-terminology/

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We cover some recent pop culture news and then dive into today's topic, using Nick Couldry’s work on media places to talk about the cracked.com article "14 Abandoned Movie Sets That You Can Go Screw Around in If You’ve Got the Time".

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We discuss what is considered one of the best adaptations of Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood. We draw on Michael Jeck’s commentary from the Criterion Blu-ray to explore the blending of Shakespearean tragedy, Japanese aesthetics (such as Noh theatre), and Kurosawa’s unique cinematic storytelling style.

We also dive into some of the TV tropes to highlight the film’s profound themes of power, guilt, ambition, and fate, along with Kurosawa’s masterful use of atmosphere and symbolism: Ambition Is Evil, Bloody Hallucinations of Guilt, Murder Makes You Crazy, the Sliding Scale of Free Will vs. Fate, and Villain Protagonist.

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Recent pop culture and entertainment news: a mecha director’s concerns about relevancy for young fans, “creepy” popcorn bucket marketing in the Conjuring franchise, and anime as political protest in Indonesia. Plus, game mysteries, global music aspirants, pixel art activism, Jurassic World tours in Flight Sim, a new Tourism Australia campaign, sports gaming developments, and Superman’s struggles on page and screen.

References:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-24/how-well-do-audiences-relate-to-superheroes/105668972 

https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/gundam-gquuuuuux-director-evangelion-mecha-genre-kids/ 

https://kotaku.com/conjuring-4-last-rites-popcorn-bucket-annabelle-regal-cinemark-2000618273 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-09/young-indonesians-raise-one-piece-flag-to-express-frustration/105625686 

https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-players-think-theyve-finally-solved-the-mount-chiliad-mystery-but-others-arent-convinced 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-09/musicians-seek-fame-success-asia-west-us-uk/105621618 

https://www.polygon.com/what-is-wplace-google-maps-pixel-art-reddit-rplace/ 

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-flight-sim-2024-will-soon-let-you-tour-jurassic-world/1100-6533748/ 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-04/tourism-australia-come-and-say-gday-campaign/105601674 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-02/rugby-league-26-video-game-ross-symons-big-ant/105600772 

https://www.polygon.com/dc/613025/superman-vs-american-government-comics-movies-tv/ 

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Join us for a lively conversation with Leo from Hyperfixation Sensation as we dig into our most unexpected and memorable video game stories. This episode explores the unique ways immersive and ultra-realistic games shape how we connect, react, and even lose ourselves during play.

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We discuss the "East Meets West" interview from David Anthony Kraft’s Comics Interview (1995) issue 148. An interesting moment in the cultural exchange between Western and Japanese comics, focusing on a visit by American comics creators, including Will Eisner and Brian Stelfreeze, with Tezuka Productions. We delve into the early interactions between Western creators and manga during a time when distinctly Japanese-branded manga and anime were just emerging in the U.S. and Western markets. We also connect these insights to recent developments, including "Kadokawa Seeks New Manga Artists Overseas Due to Labor Shortage" (Mainichi Japan) and "'Frieren' Staff Warn Against Chasing Western Trends" (Bounding Into Comics). 

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We break down SummerSlam 2025 from the big matches and surprises,  controversies, and what succeeded (and didn't) on the night. Join host Craig, co-host Taylor and special guest Marcus as we go over all the main points.

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We discuss the 1995 "What is Anime and Why Is Everybody Talking About It?" article from Comics Interview #148 magazine. What predictions were accurate, as well as the misses and misfires? We'll also explore what the West didn’t understand at that time about the localisation of manga and anime, and compare it to the present.

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Continuing our discussion on Orientalism from last week, where we explored the golden age of the radio series "The Shadow," this episode focuses on techno-orientalism as seen in the video game "Cyberpunk 2077." Craig, Taylor, and Ronan delve into the game's use of Japanese imagery and characters, examining its artistic and narrative intentions. They also discuss how the game utilizes conventions of the cyberpunk genre, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of its representations.

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The captivating world of "The Shadow," one of the most iconic radio drama series of the Golden Age, which aired from 1937 to 1954. In this episode, we explore the rich history and cultural significance of this early pulp character that left a lasting mark on pop culture. Through exclusive documentary recordings featuring key cast members and creative minds behind the series, we unravel the nostalgia surrounding its legacy. 
Join us as we analyze the intriguing episode “The Temple Bells of Neban,” featuring the legendary Orson Welles. We’ll examine the episode's key tropes and how it reflects the various Orientalist perspectives of the 1930s, shedding light on the West's depiction of the East.

Sources:

“The Story of The Shadow” https://youtu.be/IoWfgUsZJ2g?si=WX3irDxoAz9--i1Q Himan Brown | Audio Maverick | Episode 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo2ss9Xr3Os
The Shadow Radio S 01 E 05 Recap - TV Tropes https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/TheShadowRadioS01E05

The Shadow 05: The Temple Bells of Neban  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z83lR0NrXAA&list=PL3opBhNiZmthZENiiK4Zu1m8W3wotc-ho&index=6&t=52s

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