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A place where animation and faith collide. We discuss the redemptive analogies found in animated movies and TV shows. Presenting the Gospel in a relatable format for those who are into animation, nerd culture and anime.
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A husband and wife sit down every week to talk about books, video games, and food they experienced recently. Join Chris and Karradyne as they make fun of everything they love and themselves. You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.com
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From Fear to Faith: Insights from "The Pagemaster"
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We are back from a two month hiatus. We give you a bit of an update on where we have been and the expansion of the podcast! In this week's episode, we wondered "can fear actually become your greatest ally?" We look to the nostalgic 1994 film "The Pagemaster" to answer this question as well as discuss its central themes when it comes to overcoming f…
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Still Loading Mini #40: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E3
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Don't let a pretty face fool you is an expression we've all heard. Well in this episode of the Zelda cartoon, Princess Zelda is smitten with a Prince she just met named Prince Facade? What could possibly go wrong!? Listen to find out how big of a facade Prince Facade is putting on, why link dresses as a cowboy jester and also learn how Link determi…
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Still Loading #321: Animal Well w/ Geoff Moonen
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What is this? A game that actually isn't retro? Well it's about damn time. I'm joined by voice actor, audio engineer and podcaster Geoff Moonen to talk about Animal Well a insanely creative and fun indie game that came out on May 9th this year. Similarly like Tunic, this game is all about secrets and explores how to give players enough bread crumbs…
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My guest this week is a legend in the voice over field and has been working in it for over 40 years. I'm joined by John Stocker, a Canadian voice actor and director who has worked on a number of projects you may have heard of... He is Beastly from Care Bears, he was the director for the original English dub of Sailor Moon, Toad from the Super Mario…
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Still Loading #319: Astral Chain w/ Adam from The Good The Bad and The Backlog
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A week or so late but this quater's Patreon poll episode is here! I'm joined by Adam from The Good The Bad and The Backlog to talk about the Astral Chain from Platinum Games. Astral Chain is an action-adventure hack and slash game that was came out in 2019. Adam and I discuss what charms us about this game, how the story is bonkers but kind of good…
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Still Loading Mini #39: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E3
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Hey Paisanos! It's another episode of Still Loading all about the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! My co-host with the mo-host Dexter Morrill is back and we are discussing episode 3 of the super show "Butch Mario and the Luigi Kid". In this episode we learn all about King Koopa's grandfather, the depths of Mario's hunger and the fine art of smoke sign…
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Still Loading #318: 10th Anniversary Part 2
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Part two of the 10th anniversary special! Five more guests and a Q&A! Make sure you listen to part 1 first and thank you again for 10 years of Still Loading! Erika from Monster Madness! https://linktr.ee/monstermadness Chris AKA the British Bond Addict! https://www.instagram.com/britishbondaddict/ Dave from Tales From the Backlog and A Top 3! https…
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Still Loading #317: 10th Anniversary Part 1
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10 years and still loading.... The show is a decade old now! In this 2 part celebration I'm joined by friends who have helped shape the show to what it is now. In part one you will hear from 5 guests and in part 2 you will hear the another group of 5 (plus a Q&A). 10 guests for 10 years of Still Loading. Thank you all for the support over the last …
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Still Loading #316: Chrono Trigger w/ Aidan Moher
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Toriyama Month is coming to an end and I could not think of a better way to cap off this series than to talk about Chrono Trigger. Considered one of the best games ever made, Chrono Trigger is an impressive achievment for it's time and is genuinley one of my favorite games. I'm joined by author Aidan Moher to discuss this dream team crafted game. W…
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Still Loading #315: Dragon Quest III w/ Daniel Greenberg
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Rounding out my coverage of Dragon Quest for Toriyama month, I am joined by friend of the show Daniel Greenberg to talk about the third installment for the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. How does it stack up compared to it's predecessors? What does it try new? What does it bring back? Dan and I talk about all of this…
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Still Loading #314: Dragon Quest II w/ Try from My Life in Gaming
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Episode two of Toriyama month is here and this week I am joined by Marc "Try4ce" Duddleston to talk about the second Dragon Quest game. Coming out less than a year after the original, Dragon Quest 2 was an insanely ambitious game that tried some cool new things and some not so cool new things. Try and I talk a lot about how the game plays and feels…
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The Morality of Death Note (Feat. Kate Puckett)
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In this episode we are thrilled to welcome Kate Puckett, a gifted worship leader and singer. She offers her perspective and key points on the anime series Death Note. We explore the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Light and detective L, delving into themes of power, justice, and morality. We discuss Light's transformation from a relatable ch…
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Still Loading #313: Dragon Quest w/ Andre from Fine Time
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In honor of Akira Toriyama passing away this year I am dedicating a whole month of the show in his honor. The next 4 episodes of the podcast (including this one) will be dedicated to the legendary mangaka who helped shape so many childhoods all throught he lens of the games he worked on. I'm joined by Andre from Fine Time to kick it all off grand f…
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Still Loading Mini #38: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E2
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Ganon is at it again in this new Zelda episode and this time is evil dasardly plan is to distract Link and Zelda with castle cleaning while he steals the Triforce. Will he suceed? Dexter Morrill is back to talk some more Zelda cartoon and boyyyy is this one something. Shout-out Song: Ballad of the Goddess Artist: Mikel Album: Zelda & Chill https://…
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Love and Transformation in 'Beauty and the Beast' (Feat. SophieCat Cosplay)
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Join us this week as we discuss the themes in the beloved Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast". We tackle the question of "what is love and what is beauty". We are joined by our guest Sophiecat Cosplay. Sophie facilitates her perspective on the central theme of love and transformation. Our discussion dissects the layers of this timeless tale, draw…
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Still Loading #312: Grand Soul Story w/ Chris Coplien
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You're a guard for the kingdom of Herana, a bloody coup is happening and you narrowly escape through the sewers. You now need to meet up with your family by travleing west to a place called Yerdan. This is Grand Soul Story, a new indie RPG from solo developer Jeremy Reineck, and to break this whole thing down I am joined by my good friend Chris Cop…
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Father-Son Dynamics in "An Extremely Goofy Movie"
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Join us in this episode as we talk about "An Extremely Goofy Movie." We explore the dynamic growth of Max and Goofy, emphasizing the messages of understanding, loyalty, and perseverance portrayed in the film. We analyze the contrasting values between the protagonists and the antagonists, drawing essential life lessons on integrity and friendship. W…
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Still Loading #311: Tunic w/ Jill Grodt
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What happens when you design a whole game around secrets? How do you make those secrets accessible but fair and challenging to discover? How to you pace out those discoveries to keep the player interested the whole way through? This week on the show I am joined by games journalist Jill Grodt of the Indie Informer to talk about a game that not only …
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Exploring Uta's World: Isolation, Community, and Consequence
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We discuss the One Piece Red film, focusing on the unique character designs, complex themes, and Uta's transformation from protagonist to antagonist. We explore the importance of connections and gratitude, while dissecting the nuances between heroes and villains. Despite not watching the series, we offer insightful character analysis and encourage …
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Episode 168: RNP: Here We Go Again & Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are back to announce the Backlog of Doom Pt. 11 winners! Afterwards they provide an update of what has been going on with the show, along with the direction they will be taking with it. Then, they try hot sauces sent in by 4th unofficial co-host, Burgerchamp. They end the show talking about funny ga…
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Still Loading Mini #37: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E2
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Welcome to Cramalot! This month's look at the Super Mario Super Show features a sad eyed orphan, golden plungers and some wizard named Mervin. My co-host with the mo-host, Dexter Morrill, joins me to talk about the 2nd episode of the super show and it is a wild one. Follow Dexter on Twitter! https://twitter.com/DexterMorrill Shout-out Song: Underwa…
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Vash the Redeemer: Unpacking Christlike Archetypes in Trigun Stampede (feat. Casey Covel)
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We had a fascinating discussion with Casey Covel (aka CustsceneAddict) about the anime series Trigun Stampede. Casey, with her deep knowledge of pop culture and faith, really opened our eyes to the Christian themes woven throughout the show. We explored characters like Vash, Nye, and Wolfwood, drawing parallels to Christ and anti-Christ archetypes.…
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Still Loading #310: The Most Relaxing Video Games w/ Ryan Janes
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Some games you play because they make your heart race in excitement, others are played to scare you out of your pants, but there are also a ton that are played because they relax you. I like wearing pants so I prefer the last one. This week on the show I am joined by author and games journalist Ryan Janes to discuss his recently released book "The …
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Join us as we candidly chat about our personal lives beyond animated movie discussions for our annual tradition episode. Rebecca shares her positive experience with neuro feedback therapy, while Josh opens up about overcoming fear and anxiety through faith. Josh also provides some tech updates and the exploration for enhanced podcast visuals. We di…
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Still Loading #309: Growing Up Genesis w/ G to the Next Level
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The Sega Genesis is a special console. It was one of the first video game consoles I ever played and so I have a lot of fond memories surrounding it. Joining me today is my friend G to the Next Level to talk all about a current project he's working on called "Growing Up Genesis" which is a look at the entire North American Sega Genesis library. We …
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The Saints' Magic is OmniPotent (Feat. M.H. Elrich)
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Josh is out this week working in the background. You are in for a treat as this a girl power hour episode! Rebecca and author M.H. Elric discuss themes of self-worth, identity, and purpose in the anime show "The Saints' Magic is Omnipotent" .They analyze the challenges faced by the protagonist Sai as she embraces her role as a saint in a new world,…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris is joined by Jala-Chan to talk all about her gaming memories. The discus growing up with Sega, NES being a hard console to get into, and how great the Lunar series is! Jala-Chan: https://www.jalachan.place/ You can contact us at: anovelconsole@gmail.com Facebook.com/anovelconsole Twitter.com/anovelconsole Instagr…
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Still Loading #308: Zillion w/ Coury from My Life in Gaming and TigerChainsaw
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It's another Patreon poll episode! For this episode my patrons had me play Zillion for the Sega Master System and boy howdy it's a game. I'm joined by Coury from My Life in Gaming and Tiger Chainsaw (check out his YouTube channel!) to talk about Sega's version of Metroid/Impossible Mission. It's a game that had a lot of promise but we were mixed on…
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Spiking with Haikyuu! (Feat. Laura A. Grace)
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Get in uniform and get ready to spike some volleyballs! We are joined by Laura A Grace (aka Laura Meets Manga) to talk about Haikyuu and the theme of trust. We also test Laura's knowledge with a bit of trivia and ask her what she has been up to since the last time she was on our podcast. Check out Laura's Instagram and her YouTube _________________…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris is joined by ANC Discord community member C. Felton. They talk about terrible jobs, bad decisions made by bosses, dying CRT TVs and a whole lot of nostalgia. Follow C. Felton in the link below! C. Felton: https://www.instagram.com/southern_terminus_recording/?hl=zh-cn&ref=159 You can contact us at: anovelconsole@…
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Still Loading Mini #36: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E1
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Not ONLY are Dexter Morrill and I covering the Super Mario Super Show but we are also doing the Legend of Zelda cartoon! This was my (Josh's) first time watching the cartoon in earnest and man..... I got opinions. But since the Zelda cartoon aired right after Super Show it felt right to cover it. Join Dex and I's foray into animated Hyrule and all …
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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 2: The Characters of the Story (Feat. Stephen Mayo)
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In part two of this two part episode, we dive into the character dynamics of the show "Hazbin Hotel" . Key characters like Charlie, Alistair, Angel Dust, and Sir Pentius are analyzed for their struggles tied to sin and redemption, alongside favorite songs from the series that parallel biblical narratives. We want to caution sensitive audiences to a…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris talks about Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 2 and how fun it is to explore the What If stories in the game. He brings up Nekomajin one of Akira Toriyama's last creations. Afterwards, Karradyne and Chris bring in the Backlog of Doom sacrifices. Karradyne picks two physical books, two digital books and two audio books to s…
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Still Loading #307: Bluey The Videogame w/ Jordan Kuhns
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Ya'll knew as soon as a Bluey video game came out that there would be an episode on this right? It's finally here. I'm joined by my good friend Jordan Kuhns to talk about everyone's favorite australian heeler and her first foray into gaming. We spend the first portion of the episod talking about the game but the vast majority of it is us talking ab…
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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 1: A Theological Perspective (Feat. Stephen Mayo)
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**Please note that Hazbin Hotel contains mature adult themes such as sex, violence and langauge. Discretion is advised if you choose to watch this series.** In part one of our episode, we discuss the theological themes of Hazbin Hotel with guest Stephen Mayo. focusing on redemption, salvation, and spiritual concepts. We emphasize grounding discussi…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris talks about finishing the original Dragon Quest, Karradyne goes into her latest hyperfixation - Hazbin Hotel, and Chris horrifies her twice, with both youtuber Verbalase and The Head. Karradyne then recalls Patron-chosen A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik after Chris deleted her original audio file, and Chris shoo…
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Still Loading #306: Mario Kart Wii w/ Brian and Jo from Taste of Dragons
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That last episode of Mario Month 2024 is sadly here. Not only does this episode close out Mario Month but also Mario Mania! The big celebration of episode 300 of the podcast. To wrap up this celebration of Mario and of the show I invited longtime friends of the show Brian and Jo from the Taste of Dragons podcast to talk all about Mario Kart Wii! We…
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'Young David': Unveiling the Shepherd King in Animation
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It is Easter weekend and with that comes our yearly Easter episode! Continuing with our biblical story tradition, we will be discussing yet another biblical figure. Join us as we discuss the "Young David" miniseries, focusing on David's courage, dedication, and reliance on God. Each episode highlights key aspects of David's life, from rescuing shee…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne watch the 1977 made for TV special, The Hobbit. They go over the character designs, where the special was made and how much more different it is than Peter Jackson's version. You can contact us at: anovelconsole@gmail.com Facebook.com/anovelconsole Twitter.com/anovelconsole Instagram: @anovelconsole…
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Still Loading #305: Mario Kart DS w/ Mono from Tokyo Game Life and Jiggylookback
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Dual screen action at it's finest! This week on the show we are talking Mario Kart DS, the game in the series that arguably took the Mario Kart games from being popular to being ubiqitous. I'm joined by friends of the show Mono from the podcast Tokyo Game Life and Jiggylookback from his YouTube channel of the same name. We talk about why Dry Bones …
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Josh's Musings and Quick Thoughts on Porco Rosso
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Wait, Josh is doing this one solo? Uh-oh. Don't worry he will try his best at this one. Join Josh on this episode as he presents his thoughts on Porco Rosso, a classic Studio Ghibli masterpiece that delves into themes of redemption, forgiveness, and community. We follow the journey of Marco, a World War I flying ace cursed with the appearance of a …
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Episode 164: A Novel Console Enjoys New York: The Second Coming
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are back after a short time away to talk about their recent trip to New York. They talk about Akira Toriyama's recent passing, answer a discord member question as well as a Sex Toy of the Week submission! You can contact us at: anovelconsole@gmail.com Facebook.com/anovelconsole Twitter.com/anovelcon…
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Still Loading #304: Mario Kart Double Dash w/ Mike Laine and Veech
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HI I'M DAISY! It' episode 3 of Mario Month 2024! This episode is focused on preparing for trouble and making it double, but I'm not talking about Team Rocket. Of course I am talking about Mario Kart: Double Dash! The first and so far only entry in the Mario Kart series that features to characters on kart. Joining me to break down this surprisingly …
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What does it take to be good?: Examining Lilo and Stitch (Feat. Paris Cosplays)
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We take a heartfelt conversation with our guest, Paris of Paris Cosplays, exploring the topic of what is good? The episode shines a light on personal growth, community belonging, and the transformative power of combining one’s passions with purpose. We take a deep dive into Disneys' 'Lilo and Stitch,' examining its themes of family, redemption, and…
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Still Bonding #19 Preview: The World is Not Enough
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It's been a whole year since I last shared a preview of my Patreon show so here's another! Still Bonding is my monthly James Bond podcast where me, and a bunch of friends, bond over 007. If you like what you hear and wanna listen to the full episode as well as the 18 others released, check out the patreon link in the show notes! The World is Not En…
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Still Loading #303: Mario Kart Super Circuit w/ Dave Pietrangelo & Eric Gess
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To continue our look into Mario Kart games, I am joined by Dave Pietrangelo from the Remember 64 podcast and Eric Gess from the Unlockables Podcast to talk about Mario's first karting adventure on a handheld system! Of course I am talking about Mario Kart Super Circuit. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about some of the differences in this…
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Ferngully and the Subtle Ways of the New Age
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In this episode we dive into a discussion about "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest," delving into themes such as environmentalism, parallels to the Garden of Eden, and the depiction of seven deadly sins in the characters. We also reflect on the dangers of delving into new age beliefs and practices, cautioning against ideologies such as Christian Witch…
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This week on A Novel Console, Chris is joined by Thrak to talk about the games he grew up playing. Thrak brings a box full of his childhood Genesis games and him and Chris go through the entire treasure trove of games in the box. Later on they talk about collecting video games and being dumb little kids with games. You can contact us at: anovelcons…
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Still Loading #302: Mario Kart 64 w/ Luigi's Apartment & Ryan Kern
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Mario Month 2024 is HERE! I'm joined by friends of the show Ryan Kern and Luigi's Apartment to talk about Mario's second outing in his iconic kart racer series, Mario Kart 64. The nostalgia is flowing this episode as we take a look at some of the behind the scenes aspects of the game, our own histories with it and much more! Check out Luigi's podca…
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We explore the themes and character traits depicted in the movie "Pippi Longstocking." We delve into Pippi's unconventional lifestyle, strength, and resilience, discussing the importance of discipline and drawing parallels with Biblical teachings found in Ephesians and Revelation. Our conversation also reflects on kindness and compassion, Join us i…
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