The Protagonist Podcast

By Dueling Genre Productions

Each week we discuss a great character in a great story. Hosted by Joseph J. Darowski.... more

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April 09, 2019Protagonist Podcast #225: Sophie and Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle (film 2004) “A heart’s a heavy burden”
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Anime/HowlsMovingCastle
Description
Returning guest Sara Santana joins Joe to talk about Sophie and Howl from the Hayao Miyazaki film Howl’s Moving Castle. Topics of discussion include how the film fits into Miyazaki’s classic themes, the blending of the technological and the pastoral, and what makes each character unique.
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Howl’s Moving Castle – Wikipedia
Howl’s Moving Castle – IMDB
Hayao Miyazaki – Wikipedia
...more
1h 4min
April 02, 2019Protagonist Podcast #224: Juan Rico from Starship Troopers (novel 1959) “War is controlled violence, for a purpose.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers
Description
Producer Andrew joins Joe to talk about Juan Rico from Robert Heinlein’s novel Starship Troopers. Topics of discussion include the historical significance of the novel, how it is driven by theme rather than character or plot, and how successful (or not) the ideas of presented in the novel appear.
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Starship Troopers (novel) – Wikipedia
Starship Troopers (film) – Wikipedia
Robert A. Heinlein – Wikipedia
...more
1h 9min
March 26, 2019Protagonist Podcast #223: Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place (TV 2016) “Welcome. Everything is fine.”
https://www.episodate.com/tv-show/the-good-place
Description
First time guest Charly Kuecks joins Joe to discuss Eleanor Shellstrop from the NBC sitcom The Good Place. Topics of discussion include the exploration of ethics on the show, how we end up rooting for an unlikable character, and the delightful blend of great writing and a very strong cast.
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The Good Place – IMDB
The Good Place – Wikipedia
The Good Place The Podcast – Official site
...more
1h 16min
March 18, 2019Protagonist Podcast #222: Barbara Thorson from I Kill Giants (Comic 2008) “We’re stronger than we think.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kill_Giants
Description
Returning guest Chris Maverick joins Joe to talk about Barbara Thorson from the comic book mini-series I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura. Topics of discussion included the themes presented in the series, comparing the characteristics of the main characters, and trying to answer one big question that the book leaves open ended.
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I Kill Giants (graphic novel) – Amazon
I Kill Giants (film) – IMDB
I Kill Giants – Wikipedia
Joe Kelly – Wikipedia
J.M. Ken Niimura – Image Comics profile
...more
1h 1min
March 12, 2019Protagonist Podcast #221: Jack Justice and Trixie Dixon in Black Jack Justice (Podcast 2011) “One more albatross around your neck.”
https://decoderringtheatre.com/shows/black-jack-justice/
Description
Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe and Producer Andrew to talk about the narrative podcast Black Jack Justice. A noir mystery in the style of Old Time Radio, Black Jack Justice is part of the Decoder Ring Theatre Podcast. Topics of discussion include what makes noir crime stories work, the different tones of the two episodes we’re discussing, and how this genre of storytelling translates into the podcast medium.
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Decoder Ring Theatre – Official site
Black Jack Justice – Official site
Decoder Ring Theatre – Wikipedia
Black Jack Justice – Wikipedia
...more
1h 4min
March 05, 2019Protagonist Podcast #220: Marvel Cinematic Universe Special “It’s an amazing feat.”
https://www.slashfilm.com/marvel-netflix-shows/
Description
Returning guest Chris Maverick joins Joe and Producer Andrew to talk about the narrative style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They talk about what makes the storytelling in the shared universe special, what antecedents exist for this type of shared universe, and touch on the wider Marvel stories.
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Show Notes
Vox Popcast – Podcast homepage
Marvel Cinematic Universe – Wikipedia
List of MCU films – Wikipedia
...more
1h 10min
February 26, 2019Protagonist Podcast #219 Hiro Hamada (and friends) from Big Hero 6 (film 2014) “Use those big brains of yours to think your way around the problem!”
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Disney/BigHero6
Description
Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to discuss Big Hero 6, the 2014 animated superhero film directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. We’re talking about Hiro and his friends. Topics of discussion include the alternate world of the film, the unique qualities of each character, and some unexpected insights about the film’s themes that crop up during the discussion.
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Big Hero 6 – IMDB
Big Hero 6 (comic series) – Wikipedia
Big Hero 6: The Series (television) – Wikipedia
The Fandom Podcast -Official site
...more
1h 11min
February 19, 2019Protagonist Podcast #218 The ensemble cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV 2013) “Everyone here needs some instruction on interacting with grown-ups.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Nine-Nine_(season_5)#/media/File:Brooklyn_Nine-Nine_Season_5.jpg
Description
Producer Andrew joins Joe to discuss the ensemble cast of the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. We’re focusing on S1E16, “The Party,” and S3E5, “Halloween III.” Topics of discussion include the talent of the creators and cast, the range of characteristics on display, and the blending of genres on the show.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine – IMDB
“The Party” – IMDB
“Halloween III” – IMDB
Michael Schur – Wikipedia
...more
1h 9min
February 12, 2019Protagonist Podcast #217 Takeo Goda in My Love Story!! (Manga 2011) “I fell for a girl who likes me back.”
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/it/0/01/My_Love_Story%21%21_manga.jpg
Description
Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss Takeo Goda from the manga My Love Story!! by Kazune Kawahara. Topics of discussion include the storytelling conventions of manga, the tropes of romantic comedy, and what makes Takeo’s friendship with Suna and romance with Rinko so endearing.
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My Love Story!! – Viz.com
My Love Story!! – Wikipedia
Kazune Kawara – Wikipedia
...more
55min
February 05, 2019Protagonist Podcast #216 Phil Connors in Groundhog Day (film 1993) “Okay campers, rise and shine…”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day_(film)#/media/File:Groundhog_Day_(movie_poster).jpg
Description
Returning guest Nik English joins Joe to talk about Phil Connors (played by Bill Murray) from the classic comedy Groundhog Day (directed by Harold Ramis). Topics of discussion include the cultural impact of the story, the entertainment factor of this morality tale, and why this is Joe’s favorite film.
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Show Notes
Groundhog Day – Wikipedia
Bill Murray – IMDB
Andie MacDowell – IMDB
Harold Ramis – IMDB
...more
1h 21min

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