Schlockmasters

This time on Schlockmasters V.V. (they/them) is joined by narrative designer Crowe Whitney AKA Hex Noblesse to talk about the indie table top role playing game EUREKA Investigative Urban Fantasy and discuss genre, mysteries, and monsters.

The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2

Eureka Itch page

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Player vs. Monster: The Making and Breaking of Video Game Monstrosity

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• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Crowe's Bluesky

Content warning: Brief discussion of a real life case of suicide

On this episode of Schlockmasters, Valensa (they/them) and Rathayibacter Toxicus (they/them) delve into the the odd little worlds of table top role playing game base horror and extremely midwestern no budget film, with 2001's Knight Chills.

The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Rathayibacter's Bluesky
• Rathayibacter's Tumblr

On this episode Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) cover the excellent brand new indie run and gun platformer, Disaster Arms Impact Project B.A.H.N. and in the second half are joined by the game's developer, David Peters (he/they) for a conversation about the game's production and inspiration.

You can find Disaster Arms on Steam here or Itch.io here

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• David's Bluesky
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• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Azi's Bluesky

Jack Black backshots, textual bisexuallity, and all around wretched vibes. On this episode Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) cover the 2015 Jack Black/James Marsden black comedy/gay drama, The D Train.

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Azi's Bluesky

In what might be the deep cut topic yet, Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) talk about the South Korean web original mecha animated short film, Demian. In this episode they have a discussion that covers giant robot tropes, korean animation history, streaming platform dumpster diving, and mischievious tricks played by one host onto another.

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Azi's Bluesky

This week the show branches out from movies with Valensa (they/them) being joined by ttrpg designer Rathayibacter Toxicus (they/them) to discuss the 2006 indie table top game Don't Rest Your Head. They talk about indie TTRPG history, unreal nightmare worlds, and artifacts of pre-recession US politics.

You can find Don't Rest Your Head here.

The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Rathayibacter's Bluesky
• Rathayibacter's Tumblr

Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) discuss the oft forgetten and incredibly pre-9/11 Wesley Snipes vehicle, Passenger 57.

The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Azi's Bluesky

Content Warnings: Discussion of racism, sexual assault, animal death, and violence

In this episode V.V. Valensa (they/them) and special guest Azi (he/him) go on a wild meandering journey through the 18th century french country side as they discuss the incredibly distinctive 2001 french period horror/action/mystery film, Brotherhood of the Wolf, and it's striking aesthetics, questionable diversions, and surprising amount of kung fu.

The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2

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• Schlockmasters' Patreon
• Schlockmasters' Bluesky
• Valensa's Bluesky
• Valensa's Tumblr
• Azi's Bluesky

Note: This podcast was recorded very soon after the G Quuuuuux finale and thus there are a couple things that come up in our discussion that have become out of date. Notably the trailer Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe was released after this recording where we discuss the film's troubled production.

In this special episode Azi and Valensa talk about the most recent Gundam TV anime and discuss the experience of watching it week to week and especially discuss their feelings about the finale.

Content Warnings: Discussion of Homophobia, hate crimes, and abuse by medical professionals.

Valensa and animator C.K. Korleski discuss horror luminary Clive Barker's dark fantasy horror adventure, Nightbreed. They talk about the film's legendary queer subtext, it's infamous edit situation, and the broader context of the hunky monster genre. The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2 Social Media Links Schlockmasters' Patreon Schlockmasters' Bluesky Valensa's Bluesky Valensa's Tumblr CK's Instagram