Random Chatterings

[Original Air Date]: August 11, 2023

CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality

A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting.

Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

RAINN

The Trevor Project

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez

2023

[Original Air Date]: April 28, 2024

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CW: Weed, Ableism

This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when they got really high at a musical festival but how that also made them thinking about masking, as a neurodivergent/atypical person, in public.

We took an expected break due to a darn sore throat but we're back in action again!

Shout-outs to Elliott/groverlicious on Instagram!

Visit groverlicious's shop, for cool artwork on awesome products! https://www.redbubble.com/people/groverlicious/shop

Sources/references:

Solutions for homelessness in California: https://www.housingca.org/policy/solutions/

Balloon Mr. Mackey on South Park: https://youtu.be/khChr_z0L0M?si=xWO567W4N7x468vm

"Fidget [Stim] Toys Aren't Just Hype" article by Katherine Isbister and The Conversation US: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fidget-toys-arent-just-hype/

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

2024

[Original Air Date]: October 11, 2024

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In this week’s bonus podcast, Arlill talks about a specific scene from Alien: Romulus that they have not stopped thinking about since they’ve seen it.

Sources/references:

-Alien: Romulus - Wikipedia article

-Shining a light on winter depression - Harvard Health article - reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD 

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez 

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

2024

Arlill provides a quick update on why many episodes are no longer on the feed, what action they will take to get the episodes back up, and what this exercise means when it comes to art and media preservation.

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-arlill-rodriguez-with-urgent-dental-care

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CW: Depression, Ennui, Grief, Death

This week, Arlill ruminates about the beautiful theme for Cosmic Cove Galaxy (from Super Mario Galaxy 2’s OST) then reads some comments on how the song has impacted others.

Sources/references:

Source for the YT comments: Cosmic Cove Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 10 Hours 

-RC ep 27.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-275-a-break-from-reality
-Cosmic Cove Galaxy level footage from YTuber Typhlosion4President: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Walkthrough - Part 11 - Cosmic Cove Galaxy

-RC ep 77.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-775-month-of-a-trip-through-octopath-travelers-ost

-IGN’s YT channel: Super Mario Galaxy Nintendo Wii Trailer - GDC 2007 Trailer

-RC ep 75.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-755-super-smash-bros-brawl

-The official archive for the Black List screenplays: https://blcklst.com/lists

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez 

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

“Cosmic Cove Galaxy [Super Mario Galaxy 2 OST]" composed by Mahito Yokota, Koji Kondo & The Mario Galaxy Orchestra

2024

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CW: Depression, COVID, Existentialism

This week, Arlill talks about the recent graduation of VTuber Amelia Watson and how that made them reconsider the impact of someone suddenly being gone.

Sources/references:

-How VTubing helps trans creators explore gender identity safely - Dexerto article written by Andrew Amos

-🎃 Pumpkin Potion (@pumpkinpotion) / X on Twitter

-Ame Announcing her “Graduation”: https://www.youtube.com/live/MPb3HMp5clg?si=ji7idrKHyf2Lz9EF 

-Ame’s “Graduation” Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/HbsG-0_zA-s?si=K2dlZkmG0WRtPQjK

-RC ep. 85.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-855-pt-1-a-look-back-on-2019-and-2020-part-1-black-lives-matter-protestscovid-19metoo

-Ame Variants Tierlist stream by Ame: https://www.youtube.com/live/czROWwUEWJQ?si=ihljbVMM_9crerfa

-Artist Walfie’s YT channel: Walfie - YouTube

-Takanashi Kiara’s HoloTalk interview with Ame: https://www.youtube.com/live/nmd1pmYLeX4?si=sgB0hAUDHoU82EfE

-Myth’s 1st Anniversary stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/bZghtnL3y3k?si=xpGGV_3Udd-atKRG

-Myth’s 1st Off-collab [IRL] stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/3wsiJVzv9vg?si=aa36ECMNVUFnikmf

-An Announcement to Our Fans Regarding the Conclusion of Watson Amelia’s Channel Activities | hololive production

-Follow-up Stream where Ame explains the details of the Hololive announcement: https://www.youtube.com/live/oRrebnLHy9U?si=i0VtOzkPZFE91pgK

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez 

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

"Toy dance" by Sumochi - YT link: おもちゃのダンス @ フリーBGM DOVA-SYNDROME OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL

Eekum Bokum Korone Animation by YouTube creator 2ManySnacks

2024

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CW: Amisia, Misogyny, Parental Abuse

In this month’s special podcast, not in time for Pride, Arlill talks about being a demisexual and what that has revealed about themselves and the world around them.

Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

⁠⁠RAINN⁠⁠

⁠⁠The Trevor Project⁠

Sources/references:

-RC ep. 60.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-605-lets-talk-aboutvirginity

-Asexuality, Attraction, and Romantic Orientation - LGBTQ Center at UNC Chapel Hill

-Demixsexual Subbreddit: r/Demisexuality

-Being Demisexual: everything you need to know article written by Cairo

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez 

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes

“穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR:Automata OST]” composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi

2024

Quick update to the scheduling of future episodes! Listen for more info! :D

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CW: Ableism, Depression, Burnout, Death

This month (I swear, we'll get better at this), Arlill celebrates the now 12th anniversary of the podcast by going over every year of the podcast so far!

Shout-outs to:

-B. Rob! Again! He's the best!

Check his shit out! ⁠Random Ramblings w/Rob⁠; ⁠RBR: Weekly Wrestling Talk on Apple Podcasts⁠

The Citations Needed team!

Check out their podcast here: https://citationsneeded.libsyn.com/

The Gender Reveal team!

Check out their podcast here: https://www.genderpodcast.com/

Sources/References:

-RC ep 1 (if you dare): http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/random-chatterings-ep1-prologue

-RC ep 23: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-23-giggles-the-lioness-feat-you-again-web-series-andrea-and-zach

-RC ep 24: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-24-you-might-get-tired-while-watching-it

-RC ep 41.5: ⁠http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-415-undertale⁠

Technical Info:

Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez 

Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez

“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes

"World Bowser 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario 3D World" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠]

“Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino

2024