Novel Spirits

I fear all hope is lost for us. Once again, we bring you a late episode and they seem to be getting later lol

However, fear not, we bring gifts. Along with some upcoming changes to the platform, please enjoy one of our few two-in-one episodes! This time the team dives into two very interesting quick reads in preparation for the spooky season! We bring you:

Poetry of Ran - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1787741648?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
&
Quit Laughing Shijima - https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100813

We hope you enjoy. Cheers!

Studio - https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight

Spirit(s) of the Month - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ 

In this episode, we take on the world of Avatar, The Last Airbender and dive into The Promise - the events following the well-loved anime series. Hang out with the boys and your drink and enjoy another hour of your favorite comic podcast.

Book of the Month: https://www.darkhorse.com/books/22-381/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-promise-library-edition-hc/
Drink of the Month: (Listen in for Higgin's Drink)
0-0-8 Studio: https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight

Honorable Mentions:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4515660/Control_Im_Not_Coming_Back/

Be sure to like and subscribe. Novel Spirits is brought on by 0-0-8 Studios, and there are many projects on the horizon. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest, our monthly vids, and claim your chance to win some cool merch. Cheers!

Welcome back everyone! Apologies, apologies, and apologies a thousand times over, but the ever-late Novel Spirits gang delivers yet another episode and another Battle of the Genres!!!

Grab your drinks, your books, gather around, and mind the shenanigans. As always, we are bound to dive deep into lore and analysis for your viewing and/or listening pleasure.

Halo: The Rubicon Protocol - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982147881?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/

0-0-8 Studios - https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight

Be sure to like and subscribe. Novel Spirits is brought on by 0-0-8 Studios, and there are many projects on the horizon. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest, our monthly vids, and claim your chance to win some cool merch. Cheers!

We're running a bit behind due to a number of complications - health, tech, vacations, etc. So this month, enjoy a quick rerun of an all-time favorite episode.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios:

https://0-0-8studios.com/

Learn from the best and start making games of your own with the Indie Game Academy:

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- Drink of the Night:

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/19516/mimosa-recipe/

- Book of the Month:

https://www.amazon.com/Nausicaä-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JWI26DMKDX3R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CwrYqQaIckUIFH_UehUxdjpWqhu3JlA7M8T0hCd10j9twILWQAEgKWRTP4kqPX2L847bCW70w-PgbiZqMY4amSV370wpJh2TC6FmXfManJ6QjsFN9pLAFmhq3n-d-p_4pBYkg_pwnr3NdY6zC4vsT8E_kLiw4-JpgaQBJprld0jPG30o2sItlWFYO0utBAlfjl3pDdDCPpAJAEN7rj7zA2XIi-OZCcBaZyoD0d7JaOU.TAztkjKkbIAACnP4cv817uObgpLMq_CvB1r17NWHPRA&dib_tag=se&keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind+manga&qid=1728684811&sprefix=nausicaa%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

- Game of the Month:

https://www.playbalatro.com

Tell us what you been reading & drinking:

0-0-8studios.com

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Join the team in this episode as we dive into Zoe Thorogood's compelling graphic novel 'The Impending Blindness of Billy Scott,' delving into themes of art, resilience, and self-discovery through the journey of a young artist facing impending blindness. 

By far, one of our most compelling and interesting reads, and with special guest - the OG, Snoop Lynch.

As always, we carry ourselves through the episode with our favorite book-worthy spirits, and we discuss some additional bits and pieces here and there, including AI, games, and our usual randomness. So, sit back, grab your drink, relax, and enjoy our little, drunk, ranked, chaotic book club.

Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more.

As always, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand! Cheers!

Studio:

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight

Other:

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In this episode, the team shares behind-the-scenes insights from the development of the first draft of the Icarus game—free to try on itch.io—and teases the debut comic and upcoming novel. We discuss the creative process behind complex characters, the art style inspired by manga, and the innovative ways this project bridges storytelling mediums. We also briefly discuss some of the inspirations for the comic, the results of our second battle of the genres, and...Higgins picks his nose!

It was a short read with a lot of progress and potential, and some extra bits and pieces. Listen in, sit back, and grab a drink - we're going in!

Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536

Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/

Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more.

As always, Cheers! Until next time.

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Our second-ever Battle of the Genres! We bring the books, you bring the votes, and together we watch the loser down a few shots of choice for the next episode!

Listen in. As always, grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy! Don't forget to like and subscribe - no matter what platform you are on!

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Drinks-

Remember, subscribers (and voters!) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more.

As always, Cheers! Until next time.

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In this episode of Novel Spirits, the team delves into the narrative-driven video game: Dispatch. Exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, narrative & character design, and the impact of player choices on the story. It's our first non-written medium review as Novel Spirits and a true recognition of the studio's mantra - books, comics, and games. It's a Mecha-sized adventure with a lot of twists and turns, and definitely an all-time favorite. Play along, or listen along. Either way - enjoy!

Remember, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand!

Dispatch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

The First episode of the New Year - 2026 - is here! Happy (belated) New Year and happy listening!

This time, the team dives into a great read with a lot of potential and promise - Lost Fantasy by Curt Piles. Decently new to the field - It's fast, it's bloody, it's artsy, and a light representation of many more IPs out there. If you like killing monsters, you'll definitely love this!

Lost Fantasy - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-fantasy-volume-1-curt-pires/1147384437

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:

The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!

We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers!
 

Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766

Topics of the Month: 
One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmia

Dispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol