Morphing Tower Podcast

Architect Corben Rhaims II built the Morphing Tower.

“Nimrod beheld the ancient tower abandoned and was reminded of the Ruined Gods, overthrown by Marduk. In his heart, he was not ready to leave Shinar’s pride in such a state. Marduk approved of Nimrod’s great courage. So, in time he was led to Anzu’s divine nest, where the great eggs could be found to grow a city with blessings of Abzu and Mami. Water and earth mixed together, with blood to give it life.”

Music:The Mangled-Rubidium Rings: https://rubidiumrings.bandcamp.com/track/the-mangled-2Reactor-Rubidium Rings & Janet Wallace: https://rubidiumrings.bandcamp.com/track/reactorTelepath- Rubidium Rings & Serbiey: https://rubidiumrings.bandcamp.com/track/telepath

Thumbnail art is a collage of these photos: A tall building with a crane on top of it: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-tall-building-with-a-crane-on-top-of-it-19JJcOG75aUMan in black suit standing on white sand during daytime: https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-black-suit-standing-on-white-sand-during-daytime-lhdcGJ6fiCo

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Thumbnail art is a collage of these photos:

A dense, green forest filled with trees.: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-dense-green-forest-filled-with-trees-Cd35yPSAQiMa bear is standing on a moss covered hill: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-bear-is-standing-on-a-moss-covered-hill-NE1kmGMJN-8A tree stump in the middle of a forest: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-tree-stump-in-the-middle-of-a-forest-_1syZfpq3J0a computer monitor sitting on top of a desk: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-computer-monitor-sitting-on-top-of-a-desk-4loyAC1pWJoTwo people sit and gaze at the bright background.: https://unsplash.com/photos/two-people-sit-and-gaze-at-the-bright-background-ewm6XrqDAzgman in black jacket and pants standing on top of building: https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-black-jacket-and-pants-standing-on-top-of-building-XlgxtiuNvK4

Segments:

00:00:00-Intro/Memo

00:03:20-Worldbuilding Origins

00:09:30-Pieces of a Puzzle

00:13:35-The Codex

00:20:51-Fresh Interpretations

00:29:40-Avoiding Early Limitations

00:34:45-Ram vs Veruse

00:40:42-The Joy of the Creative Space

00:45:20-Monstergarden Inspirations

00:54:40-Draw What You Love

01:02:48-Closing

References:

• Stephen Oakley: https://www.artstation.com/artofoaks
• Darkwood: https://store.steampowered.com/app/274520/Darkwood/
• Trench Crusade: https://www.trenchcrusade.com/
• Zdzisław Beksiński: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzis%C5%82aw_Beksi%C5%84ski

From Stingy Jack to the Backrooms...

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Thumbnail art is a collage of these photos:

A room filled with lots of different types of electronics: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-room-filled-with-lots-of-different-types-of-electronics-YKOBNWRkSy4

Four old television sets are stacked vertically.: https://unsplash.com/photos/four-old-television-sets-are-stacked-vertically-1JOAiyE5d6Ma shelf with a bunch of electronics on top of it: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-shelf-with-a-bunch-of-electronics-on-top-of-it-Y3ZLUY_nvck

A man's face in dramatic black and white lighting.: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-mans-face-in-dramatic-black-and-white-lighting-ODVspOTOmu0

Segments:

0:00-Intro/Memo

5:41-Small Talk

10:30-Collabs

12:48-The Romance of Jack O'Lantern

22:30-Only Words or Only Pictures

25:27-Technology and Horror

30:41-Poe and Corman

33:46-Unexpected Horror

41:37-Dark Themes + Something Else

44:40-Internet Horror Monsters

46:00-The Backrooms

50:56-Holloween Costumes

53:10-Closing

References:

• Stingy Jack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingy_Jack
• The Backrooms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Backrooms
• A Maze of Terror - The Backrooms Series Explained: https://youtu.be/UFCzDl3_KeQ?si=AgcYortbU9EPxnvo

The wholesomeness is off the charts...

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Segments:

00:00:00-Intro/Memo

00:07:08-REAL OR FAKE CHUCK E. CHEESE CHARACTERS (Round 1)

00:11:16-REAL OR FAKE CHUCK E. CHEESE CHARACTERS (Round 2)

00:14:48-REAL OR FAKE CHUCK E. CHEESE CHARACTERS (Round 3)

00:17:35-REAL OR FAKE CHUCK E. CHEESE CHARACTERS (Round 4)

00:24:45-REAL OR FAKE CHUCK E. CHEESE CHARACTERS (Round 5)

00:29:10-Other Horrors

00:30:16-How Max Found PlayFrame

00:32:18-Taking Inspiration

00:35:01-Max's PlayFrame Viewing Experience

00:37:00-Minimal Edits

00:40:40-Theater Kids

00:45:45-How PlayFrame Started Making Videos

00:51:59-Let's Play Highlights

01:00:41-Character Voices

01:02:57-Max's Favorite Question

01:07:42-Closing

References:

• Chuck E. Cheese's Characters - Past and Present: https://www.showbizpizza.com/ptp/characters/index.html
• Hidden Gems || Morphing Tower Podcast-Ep. 24: https://youtu.be/suervbld7qY?feature=shared
• Desert Bus For Hope: https://desertbus.org/2025/

Ever heard of Sealand?

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Segments:

0:00-Intro/Memo

4:28-Letterboxd and Top Movies

15:01-Max Hates Time Bandits

26:01-Isaac Hates Angel's Egg

32:36-Pirate Radio and Sealand

44:04-Closing

References:

• The average person will have seen about 5000 movies in their lifetime. How close are you to this number and far along are you in life?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/180fc5n/the_average_person_will_have_seen_about_5000/
• Time Bandits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Bandits
• Angel's Egg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel%27s_Egg
• Paddy Roy Bates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Roy_Bates
• Principality of Sealand: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Sealand
• The Falklands - MiniWars #1: https://youtu.be/BiDvLshi9CY?feature=shared

Why not make your own ending?

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Segments:

0:00-Intro/Memo

6:13-Superhero Talk

15:09-The Art of Constructive Criticism

17:35-Cool Hand Luke

24:19-Subverting the "Happy" Ending

28:23-First Five Books to be Reprinted After the Apocalypse

36:34-The Starlight Barking

45:25-Alvin Lucier and Project Revivification

56:33-Closing

References:

• The Starlight Barking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Starlight_Barking
• An American composer's biological matter creates new music from beyond the grave: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/nx-s1-5361200/alvin-lucier-composer-biological-matter-creates-new-music-australia

What would you leave behind?

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Segments:

0:00-Intro/Memo

3:45-Developing a Style

12:37-Style Advice

16:25-Stepping Into Paintings

21:43-Winslow Homer

27:18-How Timothy Got Into Art

30:30-Future Video Project

34:22-Tin Tin

41:10-What is Inspiring You Right Now?

45:00-Closing

References:

• Nighthawks: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-Hopper
• Soir Bleu: https://whitney.org/collection/works/6081
• Moonlight: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Winslow_Homer_-_Moonlight.jpg
• Calvin in Chagrin Falls: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/comments/njuvog/til_this_scene_from_calvin_and_hobbes_was_set_in/
• Tin Tin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055526/mediaviewer/rm1514546945/
• Corto Maltese: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corto_Maltese

People need to just leave animals alone...

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Segments:

0:00-Intro/Memo

2:24-Mission Impossible

7:16-Final Destination

13:06-Burro Race

40:46-Pub Duck

49:20-Duck Hunt

53:04-Making Our Own Race

54:34-Closing

References:

• Final Destination Log Truck Advertisement: https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/final-destination-bloodlines-celebration/
• Burro racing wins over runners in backcountry ode to mining history: https://apnews.com/article/wild-burro-racing-donkey-mining-new-mexico-9f20f6736401139529c8946162b97046
• Burro Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burro
• Duck walks into pub, drinks pint, fights dog, loses. Maintains bow tie. Not a joke: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/duck-walks-pub-drinks-pint-34954
• Duck Hunt Hero Wiki: https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Duck_Hunt

No one is supposed to be down there...

Writing: Jinx's entry was written by Makenzie

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Segments:

00:00:00-Intro/Memo

00:04:35-Small Talk

00:17:23-THEATER OF THE MIND

01:04:35-BONUS ROUND

01:09:20-Closing

References:

• Haunt Hounds: https://youtube.com/@haunthounds?feature=shared
• Inspiration for this episode came from this episode of Distractible:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SduOWpFS8qbY6f977z1MA?si=nt993NsWQim_M6fEOf2lGw