Best Ryan Persaud Podcasts (2024)

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S2Ep13: How We Can Help Students To Become Global Citizens with Dee Lanier 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Dee Lanier, Lead Learning Designer at Lanier Learning and Education Coach for Samsung Education. Award winning TEDX speaker and author of Demarginalising Design, Dee Lanier is dedicated to co-designing equitable learning experiences for…

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S2Ep12: How To Just Be: Unfreezing Our Leadership Potential with Nicholas Janni 34:55

5M ago34:55

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Nicholas Janni, renowned speaker, coach, and co-founder / programme director at Matrix Development. Nicholas is also the author of Business Book of the Year 2023 Leader as Healer, a new paradigm for 21st Century leadership - an unflinch…

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S2Ep11: Nurturing The Cultural Richness Of International Schools with Shane Leaning 34:17

6M ago34:17

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Shane Leaning, international school leadership and organisational development coach, and creator and host of the Global Ed Leaders podcast for leaders shaping education on a global scale. They discuss cultural differences in communicati…

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S2Ep10: Respect, Reflection, And Culturally Responsive Leadership with Ryan Persaud 31:22

6M ago31:22

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Ryan Persaud, school leader at VERSO International School, a “school of the future” in Thailand. They discuss overcoming barriers and leading with courage, authenticity, and purpose; the importance of returning to the vision; and the po…

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S2Ep9: How To Truly Listen: Nurturing A 'Thinking Environment' with Candice Smith 35:53

6M ago35:53

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Candice Smith, meeting & workshop facilitator, coach, and founder of The Thinking Field, through which she helps leaders to “create cultures of collaboration, inclusion, belonging and innovation.” They discuss the responsibility we hav…

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S2Ep8: Creative & Connected Organisations: An Improv-able Approach with Stuart Reid 36:38

7M ago36:38

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Stuart Reid, founder and Executive Leadership Team Coach at Stuart Reid Consulting, through which he helps senior leaders overcome the challenges of their position. They discuss the importance of fun and laughter in creating organisati…

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S2Ep7: The Growing Importance Of Prioritising Wellbeing In Schools with Matthew Savage (part 2) 25:05

7M ago25:05

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 2 of their two-part series, they discuss …

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S2Ep6: Data-Driven Wellbeing In Schools: How To Nurture DEIJ with Matthew Savage (part 1) 29:14

8M ago29:14

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 1 of a fascinating and value-packed conve…

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S2Ep5: Empowering Young Voices: Faith, Peace & Feminism with St. Mary's School 36:28

8M ago36:28

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by experienced educator and Headmistress of St. Mary’s School in Cambridge, Charlotte Avery, as well as friends and colleagues Kate Latham, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Amina. They discuss the ideals at the heart of Mary Ward sch…

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S2Ep4: How We Can Create Systemic Kindness with Sam Isaacson 33:00

9M ago33:00

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by author, consultant, and founder of Coachtech Collective, Sam Isaacson. They discuss the crucial attributes great leaders have and how these impact the organisations they lead, the importance of emotional intelligence and embracing our v…

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S2Ep3: Helping Young People Find Their Path With Kyra Kellawan 40:53

9M ago40:53

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by high-school educator, career counsellor, and co-founder of Kokoro Careers, Kyra Kellawan. They discuss the importance of embracing uniqueness and individuality in all students and why we need to recognise generational changes in both ed…

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S2Ep2: Language As A Catalyst with Pádraig O Tuama 35:32

10M ago35:32

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by renowned poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama. They're kicking off their exploration of systemic and organisational health from the perspective of a poet, discussing poetry as an unpredictable language event; the important secondary pur…

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S2Ep1: An Introduction To Season 2: Organisational Health 11:10

10M ago11:10

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Principled is back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better introduce their mission statement for an exciting second season. This time, we're exploring organisational health. What does it mean to create healthy systems? And how can we overcome the challenges currently faced by …

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Ep 17: A Look Back on Season 1 25:19

11M ago25:19

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall, Naomi Ward and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better sit down to look back on a successful first season of Principled. They reflect on various lightbulb moments, including why belonging is not always a positive thing; the power of story, ritual and language; and why active listening is so i…

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Ep16: Belonging And The Human Experience with Owen Eastwood 45:22

12M ago45:22

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Owen Eastwood, performance coach and author of the Belonging: The Ancient Code Of Togetherness. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: the impact belonging has on our hormones, the link between resilience …

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Ep15 ARCHIVE: Mel Ellis Leading Belong In An International School 23:14

12M ago23:14

23:14

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 2 featured Mel Ellis, Head of the Dulwich College Senior School in Singapore. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why a sense of belonging is seen …

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Ep14: Why Belonging Starts With The Self with Aisha Thomas 33:31

1y ago33:31

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Aisha Thomas, Founder & Director of Representation Matters, who has dedicated her career to transforming the lack of racial diversity in education. They discuss how creating belonging starts with the self; why the question "do I belong?" will…

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Ep13 ARCHIVE: Doug Lemov (Teach Like a Champion) Creating Belonging in the Classroom 36:41

1y ago36:41

36:41

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 6 featured author Doug Lemov, chatting about various concepts arising from his book and online community, Teach Like A Champion. Doug's analytical approach to effective teaching made a la…

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Ep12: Building a Unique Philosophy with Brett Girven 30:54

1y ago30:54

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Brett Girven, Principal at The Arbor School, about their innovative approach to breaking free from the confines of traditional learning. They discuss how a collaborative relationship with teaching and nature can foster belonging in children; …

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Ep11: Why Happiness Underpins Belonging with Catherine McKinley 25:58

1y ago25:58

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall of Making Stuff Better is joined by Catherine McKinley, Founder and Director of the Green Shoots International School in Vietnam. They discuss belonging in a global capacity, touching on Catherine's personal relationship with finding belonging in an educational environment after moving t…

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Ep10: Global Belonging with d'Arcy Lunn 29:05

1y ago29:05

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In this episode of the Principled podcast, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to d'Arcy Lunn about the essence of global belonging. They discuss why d'Arcy draws so much inspiration, energy, and optimism from young people; how a sense of global citizenship can foster belonging; and how teaspoons of change can transform our world a…

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Ep9: Midway Musings 24:45

1y ago24:45

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In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better have a discussion between themselves about certain aspects of belonging. They discuss various topics, including: why a sense of belonging isn't necessarily born out of a fear of loneliness; how it can be beneficial to know yourself before joining a tribe; and Matt shares a wonderful p…

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Ep8 Julie Rees - Belonging in the Curriculum 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

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In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to Julie Rees about belonging within the curriculum. They discuss various topics based on the theme of belonging, including: - How to welcome new and transferring students quickly and effectively by allowing them their own space - Why making students feel safe enough to express t…

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Ep7 Michael Cahill - Managing Endings 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to author Michael Cahill from Coaching Constellations about how to best manage the exit process. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why managing endings is crucial, not just to those directly involved, bu…

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Ep6: Doug Lemov (Teach Like a Champion) Creating Belonging in the Classroom 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to author Doug Lemov about various concepts arising from his book and online community, Teach Like A Champion. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: how the rise of smartphones and social media has led to an…

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Ep5: Zahara Chowdhury: How Schools Should Be 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to Founder of the School Should Be community, Zahara Chowdhury. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why leadership can be incredibly lonely, and the ways in which leaders can feel more connected; how to in…

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Ep4: Peace Building in Schools with Roy Leighton 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to author Roy Leighton. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why inclusion is so vital but belonging can potentially be dangerous - in a certain context; why he's always been fascinated by the work of Johan…

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Ep3: What Can A Folk Festival Teach Us about Belonging? 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to Joe Heap, the Festival Director of the Towersey Festival. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why there is so much to learn about a sense of belonging from a long-running festival; the role that ancestr…

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Ep2: Leading Belonging in an International School 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

23:14

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better talk to Mel Ellis. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: the role a curriculum plays in fostering a sense of identity; how to handle the process of a teacher arriving and leaving in a holistic way; and how wider …

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Ep1: Introduction to Principled 9:20

1+ y ago9:20

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Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this welcome episode, Matt Hall, Naomi Ward and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better give a fascinating introduction into themselves and their mission to highlight what matters most in the world of educational leadership. Gill explains why being around people who have had a vastly different lived experience can be…

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Episode 50 - Fireside Friends x Scanline Media

5y ago

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The Fireside Friends crew are joined by Jen and Six from Scanline Media as they discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse! You can follow Six and Jen's work at scanlinemedia.com. You can follow Jen on Twitter at @jbu3, and Six at @sixdettmar.By Fireside Friends

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Episode 49 - Otherworld

5y ago

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Content warning: Our segment on Pulse features in-depth discussions and depictions of depression, suicide, and self harm. Our discussion of the film begins at 36:44. This month, we discuss Russian Doll, Final Fantasy 7, and Magia Record before diving deep into the 2001 Kiyoshi Kurosawa film Pulse for our shared experience. Next month, we will be wa…

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Episode 48 - "What The Junk?" with Fireside Friends

5y ago

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Fireside Friends returns with an action-packed episode! Join us as we talk new Twilight Zone, Final Fantasy X, and Ao-chan Can't Study! before discussing The Lumberjanes for our shared experience. (Discussion on The Lumberjanes begins at 43:46.)By Fireside Friends

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Episode 47 - Gilbert Dead

5y ago

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After an extended hiatus, Fireside Friends returns! Join Allen, Kaity, and Ryan as they catch up on the latest media discourse. Star Wars: Bad. Star Trek: Also bad. Anime: ...good? Now, imagine this: In segment two, the crew discusses the sad Netflix anime Violet Evergarden for their shared experience. In our discussion, we address an age-old quest…

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Episode 46 - The Long Summer

6y ago

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Fireside Friends returns with discussions about music, Marvel, Star Wars and more before discussing the queer webcomic Goodbye to Halos for their shared experience. Spoilers for Avengers Infinity War begin at around 29:00. Discussion of Goodbye to Halos begins at 34:22. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, fol…

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Episode 45 - Woke Mario 1:20:35

6y ago1:20:35

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This month, the Fireside Friends crew talks Full Metal Alchemist and recounts concert horror stories before discussing the 1979 film The Warriors for their shared experience!By Ryan Persaud, Allen Ibrahim, Kaity Marie

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Episode 44 – We The Boys 1:09:13

6+ y ago1:09:13

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This month, the Fireside Friends are back on their bullshit with a discussion of the anime Sanrio Boys. How cute is the anime? Does it come off as a cynical marketing scheme? Do the boys kiss? The answer to all of these questions (and more!) can be found in our discussion. Also in this episode, we ask ourselves: What media did we used to be ashamed…

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Episode 43 – Early Sonic, Late Mario

6+ y ago

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This month, the Fireside Friends crew gathers in a circle around the fire for discussions about how technology fits into our lives. In our first segment, Jen Unkle joins us as we discuss navigating social media and how to manage time in our capitalist hellscape. In our second segment, we discuss The Circle! We talk about how it tackles topics of so…

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Episode 42 – Literature Club

6+ y ago

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CW: We discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, which (poorly) handles themes of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. We also touch on the transphobia present within the game’s fanbase. Fireside Friends returns with the original crew and a new format! In our first segment, we talk about anime, various visual novels, and recount our experiences with attending…

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Episode 41 – Goodbye, 2017 1:28:57

6+ y ago1:28:57

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Ryan and Allen take one final look back at 2017 and discuss their favorite media discussed on and off the podcast, their biggest disappointments, and their biggest surprises before looking ahead to what they’re excited for in the New Year. Next month’s shared experience is Doki Doki Literature Club! Work Cited: Why Does Everyone Hate Mercy? You can…

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Episode 40 - Fear The Double

6+ y ago

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CW: We discuss themes of objectification, exploitation, and abuse of women throughout our Lost Highway discussion, as it is a central aspect of the film. We realize that many people may want a break from thinking about these topics due to current events, so we encourage folks to listen at their own discretion. Joel Bocko joins us to discuss Lost Hi…

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Episode 39 – The Lost Episode

6+ y ago

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In this recently recovered episode of Fireside Friends, Shannon Strucci joins Ryan, Allen, and Jen to talk about the 2007 film [REC]. We discuss the film’s use of its small budget, well-considered characters, and the found footage format. We mention the film’s Hollywood remake, Quarantine, as well as [REC]: Boat Edition; we end the cast with a disc…

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Episode 38 - Car vs. Truck 51:34

6+ y ago51:34

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CW: We spend the first few minutes of the show talking about recent events regarding sexual assault allegations in media, and rape culture in general. If you wish to skip that segment, our Bound discussion starts at 5:50. Ryan, Allen, and Jen discuss Bound! We talk about the film’s portrayal of its queer relationship, the ways in which the film suc…

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Episode 37 - Crimes! 56:42

7y ago56:42

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Join Allen and Ryan as they commit crimes* and discuss the 1984 film, Repo Man! We talk about the film’s outrageous antics, and its themes surrounding white suburban punks and radiation research. We also reflect on Harry Dean Stanton’s vast career and discuss some of his most memorable roles. *No actual crimes were committed in the making of this p…

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Episode 36 – Papa John Misty 55:07

7y ago55:07

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John Stull joins us to read and interpret lyrics from Father John Misty’s latest album, “Pure Comedy.” Is this a good album? Does it have a solid political message? Are the lyrics evocative? The answer to all of these questions, of course, is no. However, we hope you enjoy listening to us highlight the album’s most embarrassing material, as well as…

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Persona Non Grata – Episode 5 1:28:58

7y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5. This episode, Jennifer Unkle frees us from having to play any more of this game by guiding us through the remaining plot points. Hear us react to the game’s most ridiculous plot developments and find out which ones we accurately predicte…

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Episode 35 - Mr Jackpots 1:21:36

7y ago1:21:36

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M joins us to discuss Twin Peaks: The Return! We talk about our favorite moments of the season, how much the new show fits in with the original series and Fire Walk With Me, and ruminate on how Twin Peaks will always be a show filled with mystery. Who is the dreamer? You can follow M on Twitter @em_being, find their work at right here on Abnormal M…

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Episode 34 - It Just Ain't Your Story 51:46

7y ago51:46

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Jennifer Unkle joins us to discuss Don’t Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain’t Your Story by Christine Love! We talk about the issue of privacy in the digital age, the guilt of voyeurism in the context of visual novels, and the validation that comes with positive depictions of queer relationships in games. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3…

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Persona Non Grata - Episode 4 1:02:59

7y ago1:02:59

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Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we explore Futaba’s palace, uncover the mystery of the hacker group Medjed, and check up on our social links. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us o…

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Fireside Friends: Special Announcement 10:49

7y ago10:49

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Fireside Friends has found a new home at Abnormal Mapping! What does this mean for the podcast going forward? Ryan and Allen walks you through the details. Thanks much to all of the people who have supported us up to this point. Your support and generosity means the world to us, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your help. CHARLOTTESVIL…

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