Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. Everyone has a hero, even if they're not your typical super-power-fueled being. Maybe your hero is a DnD character, or maybe he or she is one that you've dreamt of becoming. James and I discuss the choices that we make as the heroes we aspire to be or those we watch on TV, or read in books. Superheroes are everywhere nowadays, but what is it about the choices that they make that inspires us to follow them and their ideals?

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Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. Summer is on its last leg with the month of September right around the corner, and James and I are so stoked. We're doing our best to call upon the Harvest gods and get this Fall coming! Because with the season of Fall, comes a time of reflection, change in pace, and cool weather to inspire. I share a dream that I had recently that seems to carry this same vibe, and James and I talk about how dreams affect our daily lives and vice versa. Bring on the Harvest!

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. There is Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter. With Summer being the wildest. There's much to be desired from the heat and humidity that plagues the Southeast Region and specifically the state of Georgia, but James and I share a few stories that help us cope with the insanity of it all. We stay weird, and even attempt to rewrite the history of cicadas in the process. Whether you enjoy the rays of the sun, or the sand between your toes, you're bound to disagree with us on this one.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. You live in space, what is your life like, and where in space do you live? The two questions that I pose to James take us on a voyage to discover what it would be like to live in space (no caveats) and everything goes. Will you live on a planet? Or will you be a sailor across the ocean of the universe and travel to different galaxies? Obviously, with a topic such as this, we stretch the imagination to its fullest.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. James has been working as an independent Sound Mixer / Designer for quite  a while now, and he relays to us in this episode the importance of sound and the quality that independent filmmakers should strive for. There are various workflows that sound designers create for themselves and James has created one that works for him. He takes us through this workflow and shares with us his process for creating incredible sound for film projects.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. If darkness is simply the absence of light, why is it that dark moments in life and in stories draw us close? James and I go philosophical again to delve deep into the understanding of darkness and its role in creating a catharsis in our personal lives as well as in our professional endeavors. A lightbulb turning on represents and idea being found, but the darkness is where the dreaming begins and the imagination takes over to spur us toward that idea.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. The past year (or several, depending on how long you've been a member of WallStreetBets), has given a lot of people from mine and James' generation and the generation coming behind us, perspective on a key value in life that's not always taught in the right context: Investment. Whether it's investing your time, money, or other values from your daily life, it all comes down to who you are and where and what you decide to invest in. Prepare to invest in an hour conversation where we explore investment.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. Last year, in July, we were in the heart of the Pandemic, and a lot of introspection was taking place alongside enormous chaos as the interpersonal human connection was severed. This created an empty space for art to take form. But how, in a world where the digital connection and parasocial relationships dominate, do artists make a living? James and I discuss the exchange between audience and creators, while opening up the conversation to better understand paths of artistic careers.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives. Objective and subjective reality, a topic that we touch on only lightly, is something that is constantly being discussed as videogaming, streaming, and multimedia platforms begin to rise and capture our attention. But how can one's perception of their own reality shape the way they view the world around them? Without humans, what is reality? The conversation gets real.

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Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
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Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].

Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss ONE THING that shaped our lives with our longtime friend and collaborator, Joshua Messarge. During the Pandemic, James stumbled upon and shared with us a creative genius in the realm of animated storytelling: U M A M I. He is a content creator, animator, and musician on YouTube that has made some of the most compelling animated episodes on the internet. His animated series, INTERFACE, is strikingly detailed in its narrative, cinematic in its imagery, and fascinating in its atmosphere.

We discuss INTERFACE  here on our podcast in a three-part series that will reach a conclusion after its final episode release. Part 2 covers episodes 13 through 23.

This episode is a lot more relaxed, but we delve deep into the philosophical perspectives of the series and attempt to guess how Episode 24 will wrap up the series! Enjoy!

SPOILERS IN EPISODE!

LINKS to U M A M I:
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
PATREON

ANNOUNCEMENT IN EPISODE:

Attention Scan, a science fiction novel by Jonathan Wymer & Joshua Messarge is
ON AMAZON AT A NEW PRICE! - $12.99 - Paperback -  Order your copy today!
(Advertisement Music provided by Cody Glodfelter. All rights reserved.)

Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Produced & Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.

EMAIL US with questions, comments, or weird stories at [email protected].