Best Select Characters Podcasts (2024)

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Why Jacinda Chew Selects Abby Anderson 52:14

4d ago52:14

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On this week's episode of The Character Select Podcast, Julia and Anjali sit down with the incredible art director Jacinda Chew to get her perspective on all things games. Jacinda is the Senior Art Director at Insomniac Games and breaks down her perspective on the industry, her work on the Spiderman game series, and her ultimate respect for Laura B…

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S4, Ep 24: from Sara Freeman's Playwriting, Dramaturgy and Space 28:45

8h ago28:45

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an excerpt from Sara Freeman's book Playwriting, Dramaturgy and Space published by Cambridge University Press in 2023 as part of the Cambridge Elements Contemporary Performance Texts series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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S4, Ep 23: On the text, author, and reader 1:04:17

17h ago1:04:17

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an informal lecture/reflection by Caridad Svich on the relationship among the text, the author and the reader --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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Comic Book Character Of The Month - Nemesis 29:11

8h ago29:11

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Doc and Angus celebrate the Comic Book Character Of The Month for May, Nemesis. They review Nemesis in celebration of Image Comics Month! Nemesis https://www.amazon.com/Nemesis-Mark-Millar-ebook/dp/B09V6Y3BP3/ CIVIL WAR? Nothing. KICK-ASS? A warmup. What if the smartest, toughest costumed bad ass in the world was totally evil? Meet Nemesis. He's sy…

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509: What Colleges Want (Part 8): Extracurricular Activities Deep Dive: How Getting Involved In and Out of School Can Boost Your Application 56:57

2h ago56:57

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On today’s episode, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Carolyn Starks, a former Pomona and Bates admissions officer and Associate Director of College Counseling at Oakwood School (North Hollywood, CA) at the time of recording, to talk about extracurricular activities and the activities list on college applications. They get into, a…

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Episode 225 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 4 Wesley Swift In His Own Words 33:18

6h ago33:18

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Episode 225 is the fourth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy wa…

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S4, Ep 22: on ghosts and writing 1:10:08

2h ago1:10:08

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an informal lecture on ghosts in writing - their function and their existence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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S4, Ep 21: Jonas Barish Anti-theatrical Prejudice 19:04

5h ago19:04

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reading from the introduction to Jonas Barish's The Anti-theatrical Prejudice (UC Press, 1981), and abstract/summary of Eileen Fischer's review of this book in Modern Drama journal (University of Toronto Press, Volume 25, Number 3, Fall 1982, pp. 435-437) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support…

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S4, Ep 20: on wounds and feelings in literature 1:25:37

5h ago1:25:37

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an informal lecture on wound theory and affect in literature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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S4, Ep 19: On secrets and suspense in literature 1:34:14

5h ago1:34:14

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an informal lecture on how secrets and suspense work in literature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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A Conversation with Jefferson Morley, Jeff Crudele, Paul Bleau, and Jonathan Cairns is now live on our JFK The Enduring Secret You Tube Channel 8:12

3d ago8:12

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Hello everyone, and this teaser is to introduce another episode that is available on JFK The Enduring Secret YouTube channel. On the YouTube channel, we provide the audience with video episodes that contain content which we don't feature on the regular podcast channel. Episodes which include our series entitled Mysteries of the Enduring Secret, and…

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Kirbys Kids Memorial Day Weekend Super Special: Battlefield - From the frontlines of the Korean War! 22:10

5h ago22:10

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Angus travels back in time to 1952 Korea. He reflects on his reading experience of Battlefield in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice as we remember them on Memorial Day Weekend. Battlefield (1952-1953) #1 https://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-1952-1953-1-Don-Rico-ebook/dp/B07GY2SB2P/ From the frontlines of the Korean War! Five soldiers ban…

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S4, Ep 18: selections from Joyelle McSweeney's work 29:47

14h ago29:47

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in this episode, i read selections from Joyelle McSweeney's work, as follows: a. "Toxic Sonnets: A Crown for John Keats" from Toxicon and Arachne, Nightboat Books, 2020. b. the poems "Black Orchid" and "The History Plays" from Arachne, as published in folder magazine c. the essay "The Toxic & The Lyric II: Hearing and Hell; Inversion as Subversion;…

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S4, Ep 17: Lecture 3 On Narrative 1:35:56

7d ago1:35:56

1:35:56

an informal lecture/reflection on narrative in literature, its uses and positions within power structures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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Comic Book Character Of The Month - The Tick 28:28

5h ago28:28

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Doc and Angus celebrate the Comic Book Character Of The Month for April, The Tick. They review The Tick: The Complete Edlund NEW EDITION! The Tick: The Complete Edlund NEW EDITION! https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Complete-Edlund-NEW/dp/B0056IM8OC/ The Tick: The Complete Edlund New Edition collects all 12 issues of the classic Tick series written and dr…

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S4, Ep 16: Intro to Lit: On Character & Voice 1:13:36

1d ago1:13:36

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informal lecture on aspects of character and voice in literature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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Episode 224 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 3 Wesley Swift and the Christian Identify Movement 50:46

2h ago50:46

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Episode 224 is the third in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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S4, Ep 15: excerpt from AGUA DE LUNA by Caridad Svich 30:22

5h ago30:22

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excerpts from several scenes from the play AGUA DE LUNA (psalms for the rouge) by Caridad Svich. this play is published by Intellect Books, UK in the collection THE HOUR OF ALL THINGS AND OTHER PLAYS by Caridad Svich. There is also a single edition of the play published by Santa Catalina Editions, an imprint of NoPassport Press --- Support this pod…

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S4, ep 14: Introduction to Literature musings with Caridad Svich, lecture one 56:05

5h ago56:05

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musing on literature as portal, affectivity, the book as object, film as dream, and relationality in this informal lecture on where to begin in literature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - The Forever People Vol 1 Issue 5 14:09

4h ago14:09

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus continues our journey with a review of "Sonny Sumo" from The Foreve…

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Kids' Art Haus Cinema - Image Comics Month Celebration Review of Comic Culture with Erik Larsen 12:43

6d ago12:43

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Angus reviews in the screening room Comic Culture with Erik Larsen in celebration of Image Comics Month and Erik's creation Savage Dragon. Comic Culture with Erik Larsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGgf1vtKak Erik Larsen has been in the comics business for over 30 years. He has worked for most of the major publishers and shows no signs of slow…

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Why Jay-Ann Lopez Selects Martin Hatch and Sylens 42:02

1h ago42:02

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This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Jay-Ann Lopez, CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers! Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jay-Ann opens up to us about her efforts to build a progressive presence in the world of gaming. Inspired to create more spaces for black women and girls at a y…

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Episode 223 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 2 National States Rights Party 52:40

1d ago52:40

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Episode 223 is the second of a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy wa…

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Kids' Art Haus Cinema - Image Comics Month Celebrates Erik Larsen 13:29

2d ago13:29

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Angus reviews 2 videos in the screening room in celebration of Image Comics cofounder Erik Larsen and his comic book creation Savage Dragon. Erik Larsen: How Savage Dragon Started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3zFfbEQWKk Erik Larsen's Comic Career Chat - Savage Dragon, Image, Spider-Man, McFarlane & More! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPG49511…

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S4, Ep 13: excerpt from ARCHIPELAGO by Caridad Svich 17:42

4h ago17:42

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in this episode I read a monologue from my play ARCHIPELAGO - a love story about someone from here, and someone from there trying to forge a connection in a troubled world. The monologue feels especially apt given everything that is happening in the world today. Also in this episode I chat a bit about the play's development and how it premiered in …

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The Kids Present Long STRANGE Trip - Strange Tales #155 13:19

6d ago13:19

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Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics l…

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Why Abubakar Salim Selects Sora 53:01

5d ago53:01

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On this episode of Character Select, Anjali and Julia sit down with renowned actor Abubakar Salim. Well-known to television audiences for his roles in Raised By Wolves and House of the Dragon, as well as for his BAFTA-winning performance of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abubakar’s most recent role is even more impressive and unexpecte…

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The Mysterious Death of Michael Groves. A Follow On Episode Featuring An Interview With the Family of Michael Groves. Now Live On Our You Tube Channel 2:24

7d ago2:24

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Our new You Tube Channel series entitled Mysteries of the Enduring Secret is a companion to our podcast JFK The Enduring Secret. With my co-host Rick Russo, in this new You Tube Series, we explore aspects of the JFK Assassination that remain a mystery still to this day. Captain Michael Groves who headed up the White House Honor Guard was the subjec…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! > Star Wars Issue #33 - Saber Clash! 14:29

25d ago14:29

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in …

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Episode 222 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 1 23:24

3d ago23:24

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Episode 222 is the first of a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 27:24

9d ago27:24

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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508: What Colleges Want (Part 7B): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Counselors and Teachers 1:08:56

18d ago1:08:56

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Today’s episode is all about writing letters of recommendation for teachers and counselors. Continuing our series on What Colleges Want, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Hanah Lim (CEG’s Director of Workshops and a former high school English teacher), where they provide their tips, tricks, and hacks to help you write more efficie…

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Why Austin Wintory Selects Manny Calavera and Hector Lemans 1:05:01

14d ago1:05:01

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Austin Wintory may have never been a composer if he hadn't been trying to win a challenge issued by his father when he was a child; thankfully, the stars aligned and our world of gaming certainly is better for it! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali sit down with the self-described Grim Fandango fanboy to chat about conducting his…

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S4, Ep 12: excerpt from BAD ENGLISH by Caridad Svich 11:11

7d ago11:11

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In this episode, I read a section from work in progress BAD ENGLISH. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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S4, Ep 11: Excerpt from Sam Shepard's THE UNSEEN HAND read by Caridad Svich 30:32

21d ago30:32

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In this episode I read the opening scene from Sam Shepard's play THE UNSEEN HAND (1971). The version I read from is published by Alexander Street Press in their 20th Century American Drama collection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - The Forever People Vol 1 Issue 4 9:57

19d ago9:57

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus continues our journey with a review of "The Kingdom of the Damned!"…

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Mysteries of Military Intelligence in Dealey Plaza Part 1 Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! A Discussion with Researcher Steve Osborn Who Testified Before the ARRB About His Mystery Witness 3:22

10d ago3:22

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Join us on our You Tube Channel for our latest episode of Mysteries of the Enduring Secret. Could there have been military intelligence personnel in Dealey Plaza on November 22nd whose sole purpose was to capture in real time video format the events that became the actual assassination? Researcher Steve Osborn became privy to a man who was there an…

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - The Forever People Vol 1 Issue 3 14:19

12d ago14:19

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus continues our journey with a review of "Life vs. Anti-Life!" from T…

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Why Tom Keegan Selects Cere Junda 1:02:24

21d ago1:02:24

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Tom Keegan has gone from the theater stage to the performance capture studio and he's got more than a few stories about his journey! On this week's must-watch episode of Character Select, Tom breaks out his project notebook and chats with Julia and Anjali about guiding emotional performances in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, how he gets actors to fi…

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S4, Ep 10: excerpt from FROM SCARSDALE by Dan O'Brien 14:26

1M ago14:26

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opening and chapter one from Dan O'Brien's memoir FROM SCARSDALE published by Dalkey Archive Press, 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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S4, Ep. 9: Hephaestus Contra the It Girl by A.V. Marraccini read by Svich 10:57

1M ago10:57

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episode in which I read A.V. Marraccini's HEPHAESTUS CONTRA THE IT GIRL: A Manifesto. Marraccini's piece was originally published on April 19, 2024 on Medium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caridad-svich/support

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Crisis Hotline With Doc - Dark Nights: Death Metal 52:01

28d ago52:01

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You're on the Crisis Hotline With Doc, a series that focuses on all the Crisis events in the DC Universe. It is not a review program but rather a reader's guide and introduction to those events that highlights the importance of them to the DC Universe. In this eleventh installment, Doc and Angus rock out again with Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's e…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issue #32 - The Jawa Express! 12:59

21d ago12:59

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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Why Erika Ishii Selects GLaDOS 48:22

28d ago48:22

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WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! If you've ever wondered how many compliments it takes to make Erika Ishii squirm, you've come to the right place! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali find out how Erika deals with keeping parts of herself out of the spotlight, what they consider their three big c…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issue #31 - Return to Tatooine! 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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The Kids Present Long STRANGE Trip - Strange Tales #154 12:28

2M ago12:28

12:28

Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics l…

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507: What Colleges Want (Part 7A): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Students and Families 52:08

2M ago52:08

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This week, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Ayesha King (Director of College Counseling at the International School of Los Angeles) to talk about letters of recommendation. They get into: What goes into a letter of recommendation? How are they evaluated by colleges? Who should students consider asking, and how do they ask? What c…

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