The Broken Shelf

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The founding duo try something a little different for this week's episode. Based on the length and pace of the novels, Allen reviews all three of Charlie Holmberg's 'The Paper Magician' books. Though imaginative, Holmberg's novels take several ques from other well known fantasy authors; however, with each chapter and through the depth of her characters, Holmberg crafts a fun and engaging experience. Through a series of involving questions, Danny and Allen try to elaborate on the bi-modal reviews as well as how similar Holmberg's universe was to one of her idols: Brandon Sanderson. Critique, laughs, and as always, sarcasm.

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Intro Song - "I'm Happy For This Guitar"

Artist - Freedom Trail Studio

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Outro Song - "Sky Skating"

Artist - Geographer

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In a highly self-indulgent review Danny gets nostalgic for one of his favorite anime series and one that holds a strong place in his heart. Originally published in 1997 as a supplement for the Original Video Animation (OVA) 'Tenchi Muyo Ryo-Ohki' the 'True Tench Muyo' series was created for canonical purposes and it was Danny's mission to read the truth to what he thought was missing. But did it deliver on its promise? Was it like reading a script of the show? Was it far to late? How good was Seven Seas' translation? So many questions and a peek into Danny's history with anime.

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Intro Song - "Cycles"

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Interlude Song - "Orbital Romance"

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Outro Song - "This is a Jazz Space"

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Returning for another general episode, Danny interviews the Tsar on his taste when it comes to consuming literary history. Topics range from Alexander's taste in nonfiction, historical periods, scholarly vs. pleasure reading, sources, historical fiction, and most importantly how he and Danny differ. Tons of laughs, great questions, rambling - because they had to - and some unique insight into the structure of a good historical narrative.

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Intro Song - "American Frontiers"

Artist - Aaron Kenny

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Outro Song - "A Revelation"

Artist - Jeremy Blake

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The final novel of the psychotic romantic comedy series brought Danny to a somber stasis. His journey through the light novel psychosis was fraught with cliches and stereotypical light novel antics, but behind the trite redundancies was a canny element of societal analysis. Crafty in comedic delivery and astute in the degradation of human normalcy, Psycome ended in the only way it could. Danny describes the final plot and at the end organized his final thoughts on the characters with a harrowing goodbye to the first series completed on The Broken Shelf. Thank you Psycome!

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Intro Song - "Ether"

Artist - Silent Partner

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Interlude Song - "Chocolate River"

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Outro Song - "Skyway"

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Returning to the realm of mythology, Danny investigates a book meant to bring together parent and child. Analyzing the educational value from multiple perspectives, he addresses the skill of the author to illuminate values and history to any reader. Danny also discusses the brilliant scholastic opening and how Russell differentiated himself from contemporaries with a highly accessible style. Myths are the original novel and The Broken Shelf reviews all!

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Podcast Opening recorded by Delayne Archive and edited by Danny Archive.

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Intro Song - "High School Hero"

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Interlude Song - "Chariots of War"

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Outro Song - "Glass Hero"

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After forty episodes Danny finally got around to reviewing the second installment of Benedict Jacka's "Alex Verus" series. This episode functioned as equal experiment and review. Danny changed up his style to a less spoiler filled presentation for a shorter review but he also wanted to gauge just how far he has come as a critic in forty episodes. Get ready for some self-reflection and a heavy dose of urban fantasy critique as Jacka took notes from one of Danny's favorite author's: Jim Butcher. Curses come in many forms!

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Intro Song - "Feather Duster"

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Interlude Song - "Always Be My Unicorn"

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Outro Song - "Fine Line"

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He loved it so much last time Danny's back for more with another compare/contrast of the light novel and anime of Imouto Sae. In a surprise twist, the light novel turned Danny's perspective, thereby changing some of his preconceptions towards the anime. Is the anime still better? Is the source material always emperor? Will Danny stop adding random unneeded weeb facts? Never! Come have some fun with a nerd, language translation, facts, and a savory anime media discussion.

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~Credits~

Original Sound Cloud image provided by Amazon.com at www.amazon.com/Sisters-Need-Vol-…vel/dp/1975353609

Original cover art owned by Shogakukan, Yen Press, Kantoku, and Hirasaka Yomi

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Podcast Opening recorded by Delayne Archive and edited by Danny Archive.

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Title - "Dreams Electric"

Artist - Geographer

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Intro Song - "Lament (Golden Light)"

Artist - Devon Church

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Interlude Song - "Away"

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Outro Song - "Synergy"

Artist - Geographer

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In a follow-up to the general episode on books to movies, Danny and Spangar discuss the transition from book to video game, or more prominently, video game to printed media. They discuss influential series like "The Witcher", "Star Wars" (treading lightly), and Blizzard products like "Overwatch". They also converse about the importance of history and research for strategy games and first person shooters. And of course you can't have a podcast without the comics corner!

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~Credits~

The Broken Shelf icon created and published by "The Broken Shelf" and Danny Archive.

Podcast Opening recorded by Delayne Archive and edited by Danny Archive.

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Title - "Dreams Electric"

Artist - Geographer

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Intro Song - "Bit Symphony"

Artist - roljui

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Outro Song - "Powerup!"

Artist - Jeremy Blake

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Podcast edited by Danny Archive using Audacity.

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DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the materials (music/artworks). All rights belong to the original artists.

If you are the content owner and want to remove it, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you!

~Do Us A Favor~

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The penultimate book of the "Psycome" series, and Danny has a lot to say. From the book's intriguing beginning, the tepid, outrageously dull middle, and the full on gore of the sports festival shenanigans, Mizushiro-Sensei went all out. Danny delves into how the romance fluctuated, how the comedy improved with the insanity, and predicts how the series will end based on volume five's conclusion. Laughs, culture, information, language, and some deep criticism of the characters. Enjoy!

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~Credits~

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Podcast Opening recorded by Delayne Archive and edited by Danny Archive.

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Title - "Dreams Electric"

Artist - Geographer

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Intro Song - "Arms Dealer"

Artist - Anno Domini Beats

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Interlude Song - "Dark Tranquility"

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Outro Song - "Airline"

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Round four of the "Shadowdance" series review saga. Danny, elated by book three, continues to embrace the expansion of Dalglish's heart-pumping blade symphony. But, how are the new characters? The old cast? And can Alyssa Gemcroft catch a break? Danny calls question to the author while simultaneously praising his transformation and refocused ingenuity. And don't worry, Allen plays jester with some of his worst puns yet...does it ever end on The Broken Shelf?

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Podcast Opening recorded by Delayne Archive and edited by Danny Archive.

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Title - "Dreams Electric"

Artist - Geographer

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Intro Song - "In the Shadows"

Artist - Ethan Meixsell

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Interlude Song - "Lurking Shadows"

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Outro Song - "Follow The Shadows"

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Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/3399…9.David_Dalglish

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Check out the process of creating the cover art - www.orbitbooks.net/2013/07/10/maki…owdance-series/

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