Sharon Stuff

I'm so sorry for the not so great audio. My friend and I were talking through Skype, and the audio from there was recorded. I'm sure our internet connections, along with other things, contributed to the quality. I tried to clean up the audio as best I could, but there are still many parts where the audio sounds robotic or whatnot. I think the audio is still okay to listen to, and I hope you enjoy this crazy awesome conversation. I was also a guest on his podcast, link will be further below. BTW, this episode was recorded a little over a month ago at the time of this episode's upload. There are a few things said, that aren't quite applicable anymore, which I'll explain below. 

Here's what we talked about in this episode:

-- video games

-- pets

-- etc. (lol. there's some random bits at times, sorry for the catch-all term)

-- Ending Remarks

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Post Pod Notes:

The guy from Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories whose name I know I wasn't remembering correctly was Heishin. The book series I bought, but never read was Little House on the Prairie. As mentioned before, the recording of this episode is not recent, but rather, it's been over a month. I am currently playing Trails of Cold Steel I, FE3H (Black Eagles - second playthrough), and Genshin Impact, but mostly Trails. 

The Crossbell arc games (Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure) of the Legend of Heroes series arrive to Steam and similar platforms with official English localization in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The current latest Legend of Heroes game, at the time of this upload, (Trails into Reverie) will also be released on the same platforms as the Crossbell games in 2023. A spin-off game of the series, The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, will also release in 2023. 

My friend's podcast, Voicemail for the Soul, is also available on Apple Podcasts. It wasn't at the time of recording. 

The podcast will be put on "hold" for the time being. I really want to devote more time to voice acting. I will work on the podcast when I can, but I cannot guarantee even once a month uploads anymore. I am not giving up on the podcast. It is a bit much to focus on both the podcast and voice acting at the same time. I was trying to build up two things at once, and I fear I may be stretching myself thin. It would be different if one of the two were already established well, but that is not the case. It isn't so bad right now, since I am not working, but I will have to get a job by the end of the year, and there's no way I'll be able to do all three, and still have time to relax so that I don't burn out. Maybe I can manage everything better as I become more skilled and things take less time to complete. 

I have a website now! Check it out! :D | sharonstuffpod.com

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Pharaoh Fiasco | The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Playthrough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZHPPOCaV9k&list=PL94e4j-s6QYbzuavWkRN6J4UyHUGpDDoP

Pharaoh Fiasco | The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Playthrough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CItymhhJhY&list=PL94e4j-s6QYZ8ri3uozBKrrB85KXoUQgC

Xenoflux Raiden | Golden Sun Let's Play

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8cY2Zza2w&list=PLTWdDQXld2aJoSn65BW8IQiOPcjHtLEgm

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Justin's Instagram and Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/gusherzlee/

https://anchor.fm/gusherzlee

Xenoflux Raiden's Twitter and YouTube:

https://twitter.com/XenofluxRaiden

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zgCd1HQp785P1Q-LsBWEw

Pharaoh Fiasco's Twitter and YouTube: 

https://twitter.com/PharaohFiasco

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zgCd1HQp785P1Q-LsBWEw

Here's what I'll cover in this episode: 

-- Last Part of Fire Emblem Three Houses: Blue Lions Thoughts 

-- New Series 

-- Game Visuals, Gameplay/Mechanics and Plot 

-- Ending Remarks 

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Post Pod Notes: 

When I say retro/8-bit, I admit that it's not the best way to describe Trails in the Sky's graphics. However, it definitely has an older style you don't really see as much these days. Not just with the style, but there have been advances in programming and such since the game was in development obviously.  At some point I say background when a better word choice would have been backstory. A 200 CP S-Craft can output more damage if the character has stat buffs and/or has a critical turn. 

Emulators are fine. That's on you to decide to use them to play games. I tried to insert an S-Craft in all three of the LIberl Arc games using my PS4 controller, and it didn't work. I was pressing all buttons and stuff.  There are side quests technically in Pokemon, but they are hidden. There isn't some bulletin board where you can view quests like Trails. There are also side quests in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and there actually is a bulletin board to view them. 

Ouroboros isn't super prominent outright. They slowly get introduced throughout the game and especially through the Professor. I feel like Joshua lost his sense of family when his sister died. He still had Loewe, but their relationship had changed.  I will include images for the YouTube version of the podcast for game images. If you're listening elsewhere, you can easily google it. Sorry for not providing a link.  

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Pharaoh Fiasco | Trails to Zero Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZHPPOCaV9k&list=PL94e4j-s6QYbzuavWkRN6J4UyHUGpDDoP

Pharaoh Fiasco | Trails to Azure Playthrough:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CItymhhJhY&list=PL94e4j-s6QYZ8ri3uozBKrrB85KXoUQgC

Xenoflux Raiden | Tales of Berseria Let's Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALM8bSKyYtw&list=PLTWdDQXld2aJo2R0VREEFXLtO4xIfn1Pz 

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Links for Voice Acting Classes and Workshops: 

*** At the time of this episode's upload, I have taken the VA101 course by Casting Call Club and will soon be going through the self-paced modules of The VoiceOver School. Some links I've found myself, while others were recommendations by peers/friends. As of the moment I am typing this, I can only really recommend Casting Call Club. I haven't gone through any of the modules of the VoiceOver School yet. A classmate of mine from VA101 did partake in a workshop by Brendan Hunter and really liked it. All the other links are simply considerations. *** 

Casting Call Club: https://www.voice.school/ 

https://www.thevoiceoverschool.com/

Brendan Hunter: He was my teacher for VA101. He's super nice, funny, and of course really knows his stuff.  

https://www.brendanhunter.com/ 

https://www.voicescarey.com/ 

https://www.adventuresinvoiceacting.com/ 

Nancy Cartwright: 

https://www.masterclass.com/classes/nancy-cartwright-teaches-voice-acting?campaignid=8498831274&adgroupid=117512542466&adid=499573973919&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_HWplxNmBklVqvYYBb4DJ8Rtqv61RlKM9yO3HV8D9vzpRd65my253xBoCUfgQAvD_BwE 

https://www.strawberryhillstudio.online/workshops 

https://www.sunnybluestudios.com/class-details 

https://www.greatvoice.com/training/ https://globalvoiceacademy.com/ 

https://www.actorsconnection.com/classes/2021-06-01-img-2012lonline-intro-to-animation-voice-over-3-week-vo-class-with-darren-dunstan-casting-directorvoice-director-4k-media/ 

Hello! Thanks so much for listening! 

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Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

-- Characters

-- Main Team + Recruitments

-- Classes

-- Supports

-- Ending Remarks

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Post Pod Notes:

     Sorry for the audio quality difference towards the beginning of the podcast. For those of you familiar with audio interfaces, I didn't have my phantom power turned on, when I usually do. The day of recording, I was actively recording on and off, which also meant I was plugging on audio interface into my computer and unplugging it. I turn the phantom power off before unplugging. I also want to apologize for the times I talk a little too fast. I hope you were able to enjoy the episode nonetheless. 

     Mercedes actually starts off with a training bow, which is probably why I thought to make her an archer. 

     I don't know why I said that mortal savants are the closest to my ideal fire emblem class. When editing this episode and specifically the part when I talk about this, I was like, I can't believe I didn't say holy/dark knight instead. These classes have magic, physical weapons and are mounted. 

     I forget if I mention this, but when I say schedule, at least for this episode, I mean my upload frequency. 

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Fire Emblem Three Houses Boyfriend Quiz:

https://www.quotev.com/quiz/12136784/Who-is-your-Fire-Emblem-Three-Houses-boyfriend

Faerghast's Dimitri Support Science Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbACngcWkEE&list=LL&index=1

Faerghast's Interview with Chris Hackney (voice of Dimitri):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64gLRWygd5Q

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Chris Hackney's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ChrisHackneyGGK

*He also has Instagram, Twitch, and public Facebook page

Joe Brogie's Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/JoeBrogie

*He also has an Instagram and YouTube channel

Hello! Thanks so much for listening! 

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Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

-- Dimitri's Eye

-- Jeralt

-- Lady Rhea

-- Rodrigue's Death

-- Pre-End Game Talk between Edelgard and Dimitri

-- Solon/Mysterious Mages at End Game

-- Ending Remarks

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Post Pod Notes:

     There are fire emblem games where the parent(s) is/are alive throughout, but are usually not relevant (enough). You don't see them really. An example would be Eliwood's mother in Blazing Blade. His dad is more relevant to the plot for Eliwood mode/Eliwood's route, but he also isn't really seen until towards the end of the game, and unfortunately dies. 

     When Dimitri's father dies, Dimitri was young, but he was not a small child. He was about 14 years old. Also, perhaps he did know his father more than I made it out to be, but Dimitri's time with his father was still cut short. 

     Everyone had secrets or things that they simply didn't care to mention. I can understand why certain things weren't shared, whether it was because of personality or the nature/contents of the secrets themselves. 

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Joe Zieja's FE3H Golden Deer Playthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tZJpmX-5aY&list=PLmMYwcZERgWrHlXzlUP1CucemekJgRP2T

Xenoflux Raiden's FE3H Golden Deer Playthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOz5I9iv_Fk&list=PLTWdDQXld2aKpuIZAlM8Yc-mS7MnKYHhO

I apologize that's there's still clicking sounds and stuff in the audio. I was able to edit a good amount, but not all of it. I believe the issue is with myself and not so much my recording equipment. I need to improve in my speaking skills. A lot of the clicks come from being dehydrated and having saliva mouth essentially. I drank a lot of water the day of the recording, but either that wasn't enough or the saliva mouth for me is a bigger issue than I originally thought. In regards to editing the podcast audio as a whole, I did try using the Filter Curve and Compression in audacity. I don't think I used it perfectly, but perhaps I can get better at it as time goes by. I was really happy to use my audio interface for the first time for this podcast.

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Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

-- The title of the podcast says it all.

-- Ending Remarks

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Post Pod Notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g3ammFjzZTnzMKDIhOVJXLMDeQRXLxYcMNJYpBCiYng/edit?usp=sharing

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TheJWittz's PokePlay: Pokemon Y:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2MLO33FGuA&list=PLHipgGInLboLL_J-LRsywbsCEFOovmEdC

MandJTV's Pokemon Sun Let's Play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdUB-NUw47o&list=PLAF4vERAnCkPfzEe2aDsyydAMOZB39UXh

MandJTV's Let's Go Pikachu Let's Play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lGLoqbNSD0&list=PLAF4vERAnCkMGXaolOg65yWbAN2qxO3Qa

Truegreen7's Pokemon Black 2 Nuzlocke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ87SlCzu98&list=PLOTw9wVd8iFBtQO84147McY5MLt7oCsUV

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Bird Keeper Toby's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComJjpEGvbavdpH7zpNZRxg

I want to apologize for the clicking sounds and stuff you'll hear in this podcast episode. I'll do my best to fix it for future episodes. I did as much as I was able when editing this episode. 

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Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

-- The order in which I played the Pokemon games

-- My Nintendo handheld consoles

-- Losing interest in Pokemon and then getting back into it

-- The Pokemon Anime

-- Ending Remarks

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Post Pod Notes:

     Feebas is much easier to catch in ORAS (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire). The chance percentage increased, and you can use any rod. In the original Gen 3 Hoenn games, Feebas could only be found using a super rod on any of the 6 randomized tiles on the water in route 119. 

     I am NOT sponsored by Nihon Falcom, XSEED Games, or anyone else involved with the Legend of Heroes Trails games. I simply really like the games. I apologize that I forgot to say so in the podcast episode. 

     Pichu is not a very strong pokemon. According to Bulbapedia, Pichu's base stat total is only 205, with it's two lowest stats being HP and defense at 20 and 15 respectively. Also, Pichu evolves via high affection. Leveling up is one way to increase affection, but affection decreases when the pokemon faints. To train weak pokemon when the rest of your party is much stronger, usually people will use EXP share or switch training for instance. However, I wanted to limit switch training in favor of having Pichu battle against pokemon completely on its own so that it can have all to EXP, but I probably should have done it more.

     My Nintendo Switch came TWO days after ordering it, and I don't have Amazon Prime. lol. Overall, Amazon's shipping speed even without Prime has gotten so much better than it used to be. I have had FE3H (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) since March 1, 2021, and I have been playing it every day since getting it at the time of uploading this podcast episode. I am currently going through a Blue Lions route. After finishing this route, I plan on choosing the Black Eagles. I don't plan on doing back-to-back play-throughs, but we'll see. Golden Deer will be last, at least in terms of initial run-throughs of each route, since I already saw two Golden Deer Let's Plays on YouTube by Xenoflux Raiden and Joe Zieja (voice of Claude).

     Ash's battle against Elesa in the anime was 3 vs. 3 NOT 2 vs. 2. Also, Ash luckily doesn't stay an embarrassing newbie throughout the Black and White arc of the anime. He does get better throughout his Unova journey. 

     I wanted to provide the link to Pokemon Insider's YouTube Channel, and the Pokemon Let's Play or Nuzlocke I watched, but I think he deleted his channel. I tried to search for him, but came up short. 

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MandJTV's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MandJTV

Bird Keeper Toby's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComJjpEGvbavdpH7zpNZRxg

MysticUmbreon's Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/UmbreonMystic94

Lockstin & Gnoggin's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Lockstin2

Truegreen7's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/truegreen7

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MandJTV's Sun Let's Play: (Sorry if I said Nuzlocke in the podcast episode)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF4vERAnCkPfzEe2aDsyydAMOZB39UXh

Jaiden Animations's Animated Platinum Nuzlocke: (She originally streamed it on Twitch, but those videos are no longer available)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejys3sT2LHw

Here's what I'll cover in this episode: 

-- Dumpster Searching during my elementary school days 

-- How I became interested in Kpop and General Thoughts  

-- Got locked out of my car before an interview  

-- Anime Character "Comparisons" 

-- Ending Remarks  

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Post Pod Notes:  

     I just want to make sure it's clear that I really did enjoy attending that one GOT7 concert. It just could have been a better experience without that screaming fangirl. Again, it's awesome that she really loves GOT7, but yeah. 

     It wasn't super late like 11 PM late when I arrived at the bubble tea place for the interview, but I still felt bad about bothering my friends. I didn't get the job. It wasn't because the manager didn't want to hire me, but something about availability of work or something. 

     Rin and his brother Yukio, at least during season 1, have a good relationship. That relationship deepens even further by the end of the first season. Also, Rin doesn't go looking for fights, is nice and hardworking. He'll stand up for what he believes is right. 

     Sorry for the extra noises in this podcast episode. I tried to eliminate as much as I could. I tried not to hit or move anything on my desk unless I know for sure I can edit it out, but some things just happened without me realizing it. If you didn't notice anything, well, I am amazed at that. 

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MandJTV's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MandJTV

A-JAX song that I waited for:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xujh450CoqU

Boyfriend's debut song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd5GGvWWnzU

SHINee's Lucifer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dww9UjJ4Dt8

Here's what I'll cover in this episode: 

-- Becoming interested in Fire Emblem and the Legend of Heroes Series (specifically the Trails games) 

-- Anime vs. Manga, Movies vs. Books (Watching vs. Reading)  

-- Harry Potter Sorting Hat Quiz 

-- Funny Stories from Middle School days  

-- Ending Remarks  

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Post Pod Notes:  

Fire Emblem Let's Plays I've Seen: 

-- Sacred Stones 

-- Awakening 

-- Path of Radiance 

-- Radiant Dawn 

-- Echoes: Shadows of Valentia 

-- Three Houses (Golden Deer and Ashen Wolves)  

It may seem like I am bashing on FE: Blazing Blade, but I really do like the game. What I mention in the podcast in contrast to FE: Awakening is mostly me being nitpicky and are by no means deal-breakers in terms of enjoyment of the game.   

The Legend of Heroes Games:      

     The Trails games are actually only one sub-series of the entirety of The Legend of Heroes. Two other sub-series came out before the Trails games, and they are Dragon Slayer and Gagharv. These sub-series also have games of their own.       

     Also, The Trails games are more evenly turn-based than what I make it seem. I still stand by that there is a tad bit of luck with the battles, but the distribution of turns also depends on how the battle is initiated. For example, if you attack an enemy from behind, you've initiated a preemptive attack. Your turn placements are more favorable. However, if you are caught by surprise by the enemy, the turn placements favor them instead. At least, in the beginning.       

     The Trails FROM Zero (not Trails TO Zero) and Trails to Azure games as well as Trails of Cold Steel IV are expected to be released for PC this upcoming summer. However, the former two games will not be available in English yet. 

     At the time of this podcast upload, I have already started the last chapter of Trails in the Sky. lol   

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Line Webtoons and Similar Apps:      

     Line Webtoon does offer coins for purchase to gain early access to the stories, but this is only applicable for the stories that fall under the Originals group. There are two sections for webtoons stories on Line Webtoons, Originals and Canvas. Originals are those that get updated at least once a week and are exclusive to Line Webtoons. Webtoons on Canvas are uploaded whenever by the author and if the author chooses to do so, can be uploaded to other platforms.       

     The other apps I mention do provide some sort of coin, gem, whatever to gain early access to the webcomics.   

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Funny Stories: 

I think I was probably in 6th grade, but I am not 100% sure. I think I can at least rule out 8th grade.   

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Xenoflux Raiden's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zgCd1HQp785P1Q-LsBWEw 

Joe Zieja's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigzBF9CYd7GQPhXHtU7-Tw 

Akidearest's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_1HVMnw-610qx54iEiWk7A 

Hogwarts Houses Videos by The Take: 

Hufflepuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbKKMA6y3_U

Ravenclaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doi0NsXK9Io

Slytherin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RGSdiiHYhQ

Gryffindor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ro-Qr2yiIs 

Hello! My name is Sharon, and this is the first episode of my podcast Sharon Stuff! 

Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

-- Podcast Intro

-- Weird Habits, Preferences, and Tendencies

-- Irrational Fears/Phobias

-- Ending Remarks

When I start talking about tofu in this episode, I just want to make it clear that I like to eat tofu as is, but also in other ways liked fried and in soups. I am trying to say that I like to eat tofu even when it isn't prepared in any particular way. I didn't word it the best way when recording, sorry about that. 

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Emirichu's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Emirichu

Prantl's Bakery:

https://prantlsbakery.com/

(I didn't realize that Prantl's had multiple locations. I only ever knew of the Shadyside location in Pittsburgh, PA.)

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