The Study Podcast

The guys take a look at the GOD OF WAR narrative game franchise. An environmental puzzle navigation based story game franchise that has created quite a robust fanbase.

Ep 35

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In the second half to last week's review of 2023 releases, the guys take a look at the movies, books, games and shows from the past year.

Happy New Year! We hope your hangovers are to a minimum and that you’ve only given up on most of your resolutions so far. This week we’re dwelling only a little bit on the past year in stories through review.

Ep 33

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! On this Christmas Day, we welcome you to a discussion of the classic novella from Charles Dickens c. 1843. Grab your chestnuts and cozy up.

Ep 32

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Joined by guest, ‘Jordan’ - the guys take a look at the now classic Christmas comedy, Christmas Vacation, from the National Lampoon Vacation comedy franchise.

Ep 31

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While it may not be of the John Hughes or Hallmark Channel sentiment of Christmas ... DIE HARD when broken down as a story fits into many of the tropes and forms of a Christmas movie.

Ep 30

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This week - as Mariah Carey is resurrected from the ice, the guys take a look at the Hallmark Christmas movies format through the lens of Vladimir Propp's seminal work: MORPHOLOGY OF THE FOLKTALE.

Ep 29

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This week the guys take a look at light and shadow in storytelling with guest Cody Walsh - a seasoned industry lighting artist with a wealth of experience.

Ep 28

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This week, the guys are very thankful for John Hughes, and his 1987 classic film, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. Like many of JH's work, this flick teaches about the power of common kindnesses when they are needed most and the importance of gathering for the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving this week, and hoping everyone is well.

Ep 27

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This week: A dive into the storytelling medium of the Radio Play or Radio Drama as it is sometimes known as.

Ep 26

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