The Protagonist Podcast

This week, Todd and Joe talk about Charles Christopher, the mute sasquatch creature from the webcomic The Abominable Charles Christopher by Karl Kerschl. We discuss what makes this silent giant lovable, the verbose forest creatures that surround him, and our feelings on cryptozoology.

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Todd and Joe talk about one of TV’s most entertaining set of best friends: Shawn and Gus from Psych. We discuss the the show’s goofball tone, how much these two need each other, and take some time to acknowledge how great Juliet is too.

This week, Todd and Joe talk about Orual from the C.S. Lewis novel Till We Have Faces. We discuss mythology, love, and a rather ambiguous ending.

This week, Todd, Joe, and special guest Henry Darowski talk about The Joker from the 2008 film The Dark Knight. Topics of discussion include chaos, Heath Ledger’s brilliant performance, and a scene we wish was in the film.

Get ready for the upcoming film by listening to Todd and Joe talk about Doctor Strange: The Oath. They talk about magic, doctors, and the impact of abstract threats in a narrative.

This week, Todd and Joe talk about a beloved classic, the 1995 adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. We talk about romanticism versus realism, Anne’s dramatic streak, and Canadian pronunciation of “sorry.”

Todd and Joe talk about Ponyboy from S.E. Hinton’s classic novel The Outsiders. Topics of discussion include using issues of identity, adolescence, and if there was a better way to spell “Socs.”

This week Joe and Todd are rejoined by special guest Kjerste Christensen to discuss the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. We talk about what is unique about a YouTube/social media adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and how in the world they managed to make Lydia a sympathetic character.

This week, We’re talking about Calvin and Hobbes from the brilliant comic strip by Bill Watterson. Topics of discussion include the somber undercurrent of the series, Calvin’s awesome parents, and the optimistic counterpoint to that aforementioned somberness.

This week, we discuss Mal Reynolds from the TV show Firefly. Topics include honor, codes of ethics, and how great the crew of Serenity are. We also talk existentialist bounty hunters, as one does when tackling postmodern sci-fi/Western mashups.