Jala-chan's Place – Details, episodes & analysis

Jala is joined by Will (Friday Night Gamecast) and Moxie (The Level) to discuss the 1970 samurai film, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo. SPOILER WALL AT 43:00 Articles & Links: * Watch for free on Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-1970_202408) * Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Liner Notes (https://archive.animeigo.com/liner/out-print/zatoichi.html) * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi_Meets_Yojimbo) * TV Tropes (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ZatoichiMeetsYojimbo) * How Much Was One Ryo During the Late Edo Period? (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ax1p0/how_much_was_one_ryo_during_the_late_edo_period/?rdt=44535) * Japanese mon (currency) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_mon_(currency)) Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Will Adeshina - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/realkingzosotai.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/realkingzosotai) Friday Night Gamecast (https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast?fan_landing=true) Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack. The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/david) Special Guests: Moxie and Will Adeshina.

Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2012 live-action Ace Attorney movie, based on the first installment in Capcom's popular visual novel video game series Phoenix Wright. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Kole Ross Bluesky - @koleross (https://bsky.app/profile/koleross.bsky.social), Bluesky - @duckfeedtv (https://bsky.app/profile/duckfeedtv.bsky.social) Duckfeed.tv (https://duckfeed.tv/) Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv) Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Kole Ross.

Jala is joined by Mike to discuss the science of flavor: how we taste, why we taste it, what we taste and how to discuss it. They also discuss methods of directly affecting the flavor of food with anything from heavier dinnerware to music to the color of the room. Mentioned During the Episode * Supertaster test (https://a.co/d/2Ab4T1u) * Scam Goddess Flamin' Hot Cheetos episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fraud-friday-flamin-hot-cheetos-chicanery-w-dawn-richard/id1479455008?i=1000667230351&l=vi) Articles * The Fruit So Smelly It’s Banned On Public Transportation (https://www.chowhound.com/1636408/durian-fruit-banned-smelly) * The bulk of the academic section is derived from Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense by Bob Holmes (http://bobholmes.org/blog/) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Mike Prehn Bluesky - @michaelprehn (https://bsky.app/profile/michaelprehn.bsky.social) Special Guest: Mike Prehn.

Jala is joined by Doug Lief (Nostalgium Arcanum) and Alex Krieger to discuss the 1925 silent film classic, The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. This episode is a companion to Doug's episode about the same movie where he and his guest give the rundown beat and beat, check it out here (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/109)! Mentioned during the episode: * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1925_film)) * André Castaigne’s Phantom artwork (https://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2019/11/28/andre-castaignes-phantom-of-the-opera/) * Version differences 1925 vs 1929, the unmasking scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM0NTRM5R80) * Reddit post on the differences between the 1925 and 1929 cuts (https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/12xpbgc/the_phantom_of_the_opera_1925_vs_the_phantom_of/) * “Man’s Hatred Has Made Me So”: Freakification and the Shifting Gaze in The Phantom of the Opera (https://openjournals.bsu.edu/dlr/article/download/2665/1587/4311#:~:text=Although%20many%20versions%20of%20the,capitalizes%20on%20the%20shift%20of) * The Phantom of the Opera: A Silent Era Masterpiece (https://theasc.com/articles/phantom-of-the-opera) Related episodes: * Episode 14: The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom by Susan Kay (Books) (https://www.jalachan.place/14) - Jala is joined by Alex Krieger and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as Phantom by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera. * A Glass Darkly Episode 1: Our Story (https://www.jalachan.place/b-02) - In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Doug Lief Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/) Twitter (https://x.com/nostalgiumpod?s=21&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q) BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/nostalgiumpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/) Alex Krieger BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/picklefactory.org) Special Guests: Alex Krieger and Doug Lief.

Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 1: God Warrior of the Kingdom (released simply as "Shining Force III" in the West). This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65 (https://www.jalachan.place/65). Mentioned during the episode: * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to) Related episodes: * Episode 65: Shining Force III - Overview (https://www.jalachan.place/65) - A spoiler-free overview of Shining Force III. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaixvkVVQAAJEIl?format=jpg&name=small The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * Garosh and Hayward are NOT brothers. Garosh's brother is Jade the steam knight, who joins Medion in Scenario 2 if Garosh dies in Scenario 1. * The Walcuray battle in Scenario 3 is in chapter 1. * You DO NOT need to use the Elbesem Orb on Spiriel/Spirited; this has no effect. Just leave her alive. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III, a fantastic and massive 3-part tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn. This episode is spoiler free and tackles the basic plotlines, history, gameplay, art, sound design, etc. Mentioned during the episode: * Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) * Jala's short article about how to get the ROMS working on your PC (https://www.jalachan.place/articles/shining-force-iii-rom-how-to) * Premium Disc Let's Play playlist (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPrrptEK4hNO3F6bgOdt4PzKSo7646qU&si=QsTy6GiBbpFm3d03) * Premium Disc promotional video with subtitles (https://youtu.be/PharPfkSCzU?si=1efOfL0a2MOK9pl9) Related episodes: * Episode 35: Fire Emblem (IP) (https://www.jalachan.place/35) - An overview of the Fire Emblem franchise as well as of the tactical RPG genre. * Cutting Room Floor Episode 1: Fire Emblem Redux (https://www.jalachan.place/b-01) - Jala and Phred discuss the series and what keeps them interested in this style of game. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaixvkVVQAAJEIl?format=jpg&name=small The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * The Republic is ASPINIA and the capital city of the Republic is ASPIA. * The additional healer you get late in Shining Force is TORASU. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Daniel Shining Force III Translation Project Discord server (https://discord.gg/yWnUVCr) as Magic Knight Frederickson Special Guest: Daniel (dragonsofsaturn).

Jala is joined by Ollie (Media-Eval, Judging Book Covers) and Tom to discuss nonspeaking autism and their experiences parenting a nonspeaking child. Articles * What to Know About Nonspeaking Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal) * Nonverbal Autism (https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-nonverbal#support-options) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) (http://www.jalachan.place/3) * Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation (http://www.jalachan.place/7) * Episode 17: Disability & Ableism (http://www.jalachan.place/17) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing. Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ollie Brady Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/user-834389367) Judging Book Covers (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judging-book-covers/id1223781534) Best Acquaintances (Archived) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-acquaintances-podcast/id1177124375) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ollie.brady.1) Tom Rajan Instagram (https://instagram.com/tomrajan712) Special Guests: Ollie and Tom Rajan.

Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss William Gibson's short story and its movie adaptation by the same name, Johnny Mnemonic. Referenced During the Show * Spring by Dora Budor (https://www.swissinstitute.net/exhibition/one-for-all-dora-budor-spring/) * Men in the City by Robert Longo (https://www.robertlongo.com/series/meninthecity/) * Cyborg directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/NsyjFihG5k8?si=UV3-CD1c8nnAI5TI/) * Nemesis directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/J5GEt4KP37c?si=36SzelX3vovusWY3/) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 37: Portal (IP) (http://www.jalachan.place/37) * Episode 40: Internet & Identity (http://www.jalachan.place/40) * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45) SPOILER WALL AT 00:55:07 Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/caseaiken) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Dave Cox Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.

Jala is joined in the study and around the kitchen table by Mike and Jack to discuss what neurodiversity is, how to better interact with folks with different brain wiring than you, and chat about their lived experiences. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Mike Prehn Bluesky - @michaelprehn (https://bsky.app/profile/michaelprehn.bsky.social) Jack Bluesky - @chickenriggies (https://bsky.app/profile/chickenriggies.bsky.social) Special Guests: Jack and Mike Prehn.

Jala and Adelaide (Back On My BS) wrap up discussion of LUNAR: The Silver Star (Sega CD) and LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete (PS1). Note: there is no spoiler wall for this episode; for the spoiler-free section check out the first part of this discussion (https://www.jalachan.place/60) Mentioned during the episode: * Vane: Hikuusen Monogatari (Vane: The Story of Inheritance) manga (https://ww8.mangakakalot.tv/chapter/manga-rg968889/chapter-1) * Ghaleon's original voice (Japanese) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjQtuDRpnE) Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Adelaide - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sisteradelaide) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@backonmybs6136) Special Guest: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie).