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We are joined by the writer of Oblivion Song, Robert Kirkman! We also say our goodbyes to this incredible series and share hopes for the eventual movie. As the podcast comes to a close (at least for now), we are so grateful that we have people are willing to listen to us rant. We love podcasting and interacting with like-minded people. You will hea…
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The guys discuss issue 33 out of 36! So close to the end, but some good news! Jake Gyllenhaal has been announced to produce and star in The Oblivion Song Movie! The guys talk about how he might fit into Nathan's shoes and what the movie might look like. Only 3 more issues after this one!Intro & outro music: "Control" by Wyatt Layne…
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If you could change a single moment in history, what would you choose to change and why? This question has inspired an entire genre of fiction that explores worlds in which significant historical events had a dramatically different outcome. In this episode of Warming Up to the Cold War, we're discussing the merits of alternate history and using the…
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TJ, Ryan and Bill return after a 4 month hiatus to discuss Oblivion Song issue 31! This marks the first of the last six issues of the series. The guys do a deep dive into the issue and discuss predictions for the end of the series. They also catch up on everything they've been up to during their break.Intro/Outro music: "Control" by Wyatt Lane…
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Welcome back to Warming Up to the Cold War! This episode is all about the pyramid schemes that took over Albania in the mid-1990s and whose collapse resulted in anarchy throughout the nation. While pyramid schemes became a trend across the post-Communist bloc, they were able to reach full saturation in Albania due to the lack of trust in the federa…
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How many ships does it take to block the Suez Canal? The answer depends on the year and the size of the ship. The Ever Given recently captured the world's attention when it hit the bank of the Canal in March 2021 and completely blocked the width of the waterway for a week. However, in 1956, it took 51 ships and boats for the Egyptians to make the S…
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Welcome back! This week we're talking about Volkstrauertag or 'German National Day of Mourning' at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Michigan. The 1953 memorial service honoring German POWs side-by-side with their American counterparts was the first remembrance of any Axis POWs, which shone a national spotlight on the cemetery and the surroundin…
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This week's episode takes us back to 1980 and the American-led boycott of the Moscow Summer Games. Join Shelby in learning about the State Department's secret weapon in African diplomacy - none other than boxing legend Muhammad Ali! As we'll find out, this idea sounded great on paper but was mostly unsuccessful, with only 2 of the 5 African nations…
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Happy New Year! The first episode of 2021 takes a bird's eye view of nuclear power in France. Shelby is joined by her sister Shanyn, who is taking college-level French courses, to share her insights on the practical and cultural reasons for France's heavy use of nuclear energy. They cover the beginnings of the nuclear energy commission to the conte…
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This episode looks at the numerous attempts at prohibition in Russia (paying special attention to Gorbachev's "semi-prohibition" in the 1980s) and compares them with America's infamous prohibition in the 1920s. While this episode doesn't strictly adhere to the Cold War Era, there are a lot of fun anecdotes from both Cold War superpowers and insight…
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a satelloon!? In this episode, Shelby talks about the Echo I and II satellite balloons (aka satelloons) and why an orbiting satellite got more public attention in 1960 than space shuttle launches have gotten in recent decades. Also discussed is Shelby's internship at the Northfield Historical Society and her work wit…
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The first episode of Warming Up to the Cold War focuses on the legendary treasure at the bottom of the Stolpsee lake in Germany as well as two notable, but ultimately unsuccessful attempts to recover the submerged items. From a notorious conman to local folklore about the night the mysterious treasure was sunk, this story is more complicated than i…
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In episode 27, the guys recap issue 27 and discuss the upcoming "inevitable" war. They also talk upcoming video games, The Batman and Dune trailers and all the great new TV shows that have been released lately.Intro/Outro music: "Control" by Wyatt Layne"What have you been doing lately" by Relient K"Back in Time" by Heuy Lewis and the News…
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The tale of a young boy burdened by a silent song, and his inevitable decent into madness. The Poison Song is a series of 7 books written by Bristin Xel, found in both Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Google Play, and most podcatchers of choice!Other books in the Skyrim Librar…
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In episode 17, the guys welcome their first guest, Mike Carter, to the show. With Bill away on vacation, could Mike replace him on the show forever?!? TJ can only hope... The guys discuss the cinematic feel, while recapping issue 17 of Oblivion Song. They also talk SDCC predictions, Spiderman: Far From Home, as well as other media's that the guys h…
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A simple maid enters a world of unknown pleasures while her master's mistress is away. Polishing a spear, or kneading his loaf until the task is done, this maid won't let you down. Happy Valentine's day everyone. More Skyrim Storyteller: http://bit.ly/SkyrimStoryteller -Our Other Content-Skyrim Mod Showcase:http://bit.ly/ShapelessSkyrimOur Podcast:…
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In episode 10, the guys recap the 10th issue of Oblivion Song, along with discussing, video games, trailers and the Christmas Season. They also share their monthly show and tell. Things are getting better and better in Oblivion Song. Be apart of the conversation. Email us at TheOblivionSongPodcast@Gmail.com with your thoughts and predictions!!!…
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Gallus Desidenius recounts what and who the Nightingales are. This account shares a lineage that leads to one of the prominent Nightingales we know today. @ShapelessGamingThanks to our friends at "Level with Emily Reese" for helping bring this book to life. Check out their podcast about the audio and music in video games: http://www.levelwithemily.…
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Join TJ, Bill and Ryan as they go deep into Oblivion Song Issue 2. Recapping highlighted moments throughout the issue, they also discuss Lorenzo De Felici's art and make predictions for the future of the comic.Intro Music done by Wyatt Layne.Check out more of his music here: https://soundcloud.com/wyatt-layneLogo Art by: Lorenzo De Felici…
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