Saturday, May 28, 2016

You Might Get Tired While Watching It

[Episode 24] This week, I’m joined by my former college suite-mates, Roshan and Thomas, as we discuss some of the worst films ever made!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/8QW7X1JX

https://archive.org/download/Episode24_201605/Episode%2024.mp3

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Obscure Children's Programming

[Episode 22] This week, the great Alex Jackson returns to the show as we reminisce on some of the strangest children's shows we have ever seen!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/CXcFdg3z

https://archive.org/download/Episode22_201605/Episode%2022.mp3

Carbo-Tetrahedrons (feat. Holly Rose of Ray Gunn and Starburst)

[Episode 35.5] This week, I’m joined by the writer and director of the online sci-fi radio comedy Ray Gunn and Starburst, Holly Rose, and we talk about the origins of the series, Holly’s writing process, and her comedy inspirations!
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Shout-outs to:
Holly Rose and the rest of the Ray Gunn and Starburst team!

Check them out here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayandStar
Main website: https://raygunnandstarburst.wordpress.com/ 


Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/ENY2P65D

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A Tale of Two Springfields

[Episode 34.5] Month of Simpsons returns!…several months late :p This time, we’re looking at A Tale of Two Springfields, a zany yet enjoyable episode from Season 12! Yes, that Season 12.

Shout-outs to:
Ray Gunn and Starburst! The very talented team behind the sci-fi audio series want to make another season! Their IndieGoGo campaign is almost over but there is still time to contribute!

Check them out in the links below:
Their IndieGoGo page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ray-gunn-and-starburst-series-2#/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayandStar
Main website: https://raygunnandstarburst.wordpress.com/ 


Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/G3RRaUrF

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I'm Special Because...I'm Not

[Episode 21] This week, I’m joined by my best friend (and life partner in an alternate universe) Sergiy Turchyn as we talk about his experience with salsa dancing, playing piano, composing music, weightlifting, and being a citizen of the Ukraine!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/MLvyTq55

http://archive.org/download/21ImSpecialBecause...ImNot/21%20I%27m%20Special%20Because...I%27m%20Not.mp3

Giggles The Lioness (feat. You Again Web Series' Andrea and Zach)

[Episode 23] This week, I’m joined by the co-creators of You Again, Andrea and Zach, as we talk about a barrage of topics including their upcoming web-series, their acting backgrounds, our geekery, and even the origins of this very podcast!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/t7hBNSR7

https://archive.org/download/Episode23_201605/Episode%2023.mp3

An Accurate Snapshot Of That Time [RE-UP]

[Episode 20] Hoi! This is a re-upload of an episode we posted last April! I boosted up the audio so that the guest and I sound louder and I fixed the mix for the background music so that it's more noticeable than before! Now this episode gets a second chance at getting more exposure than it did before! I hope you all enjoy it!

This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joey Liu as he talks about his lessons from filmmaking and his amazing story of being an international college student!

-Album Art created by Julian Taylor

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/enaDtqPa

http://archive.org/download/20AnAccurateSnapshotOfThatTime/Episode20.mp3

Random Chatterings AMV

[Episode 33.5] This week, I talk about the collection of anime episodes we did last August! Specifically, I’ll be talking about:
-the challenges of recording
-what my favorite bits were
-the insane prices of anime soundtracks
-quick reviews on some series I’ve seen recently and finally…our collection of bloopers from the intense recording session!

That was a lot of words.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/vxPPwWNk

http://archive.org/download/3333.5RandomChatteringsAMV_20160308/33%20(33.5)%20Random%20Chatterings%20AMV.mp3

You Can't Have K-Pop Without Tight Pants

[Episode 19] This week, I’m joined by my long-time friend Alex Jackson as she introduces me to her experience as a costume designer and to the magical musical genre known as Korean Pop!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/JPR27g6m

https://archive.org/download/19YouCantHaveKPopWithoutTightPants_201605/Episode19.mp3

The Best of 2015

[Episode 32.5] Hey everyone! Welcome (admittedly a few weeks late) to 2016! In our first halfpisode of the new year, I talk about what I thought was my 5 favorite pop culture things from 2015! [Some] Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/14SAJayX

http://archive.org/download/32TheBestOf2015/3232.5TheBestOf2015.mp3

You Can Call Me Rebecca

[Episode 18] In our first episode of 2016, I’m joined by my best friend Amber as we talk about what sucks about going to college then we dive head-first into a discussion about the cult classic, The Raid: RedemptionSpoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/xyptqzT0

http://archive.org/download/18YouCanCallMeRebecca/18%20You%20Can%20Call%20Me%20Rebecca.mp3

A Look Back on 2015

[Episode 31.5] In our last episode of 2015, we look back on everything we accomplished this year and what we have to look forward to in 2016.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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I Love Lisa

[Episode 30.5] Month of Simpsons continues! This week, we’re looking at I Love Lisa, possibly one of the most emotionally-wrenching episodes so far!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/ddLCktD9
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Lisa The Greek

[Episode 29.5] Month of Simpsons continues! This week, we’re looking at Lisa The Greek, a very touching episode about gambling and football!…oh and some sub-plot about bonding together, something like that...

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/WqgkkZHf

http://archive.org/download/2929.5MOSLisaTheGreek/29%20(29.5)%20MOS!%20-%20Lisa%20The%20Greek.mp3

Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire

[Episode 28.5] It’s Month of Simpsons!! We will be looking at one episode of The Simpsons every week in December! This week, we’re talking about Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire, the first Simpsons episode ever!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/LV3nWxQC

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A Break From Reality

[Episode 27.5] This week, Arlill talks about some of his favorite video game music and how they’ve helped him cope with difficult moments in his life.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/hVuckEM9

http://archive.org/download/2727.5ABreakFromReality/27%20(27.5)%20A%20Break%20From%20Reality.mp3

Freedom Planet

[Episode 26.5] This week, Arlill discusses indie game, Freedom Planet, a delightful and exciting throwback to the era of 16-bit action platformers! 

Freedom Planet is on Steam and the Wii U e-shop. You can download the fantastic soundtrack as DLC if you get the game on Steam!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/is2E2FUf

http://archive.org/download/2626.5FreedomPlanet/26%20(26.5)%20Freedom%20Planet.mp3

GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL

[Episode 25.5] This week, Arlill talks about his experience with soccer fanaticism and how, eventually, he caught the soccer bug!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/C1VT4KYq

http://archive.org/download/2525.5GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL/25%20(25.5)%20GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL.mp3

Love Live! The School Idol Movie

[Episode 24.5] This week, Arlill takes a look at the anime film, Love Live! The School Idol Movie. Is the film a satisfactory conclusion for the series? Listen and find out!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/qUTK1p9u

http://archive.org/download/2424.5LoveLiveTheSchoolIdolMovie/24%20(24.5)%20Love%20Live!%20The%20School%20Idol%20Movie.mp3

Frederick Audio-Book

[Episode 23.5] This week, Arlill reads one of his short stories called Frederick, one of the more bizarre short stories he’s written so far. You’ve been warned...

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/f96CEhd5

http://archive.org/download/2323.5Frederick/23%20(23.5)%20Frederick.mp3

Ran Chat OVA Pt. 4

[Episode 17] The brothers finally conclude their long-lasting discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Absolute Duo, Another, and Free. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/xia7Pppb

http://archive.org/download/17RandomChatteringsOVAPt.4/17%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%204.mp3

Ran Chat OVA Pt. 3

[Episode 16] The brothers carry on with their extended discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Seitokai Yakuindomo, Love Live School Idol Project, Kantai Collection, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/ppsuStuu

http://archive.org/download/16RandomChatteringsOVAPt.3/16%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%203.mp3

Ran Chat OVA Pt. 2

[Episode 15] The brothers continue their lengthy discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Kiniro Mosaic, Watamote, No Game No Life, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimiya. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/t60rCmu0

http://archive.org/download/15RandomChatteringsOVAPt.2/15%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%202.mp3

Ran Chat OVA Pt. 1

[Episode 14] The brothers celebrates 100 blog posts (on their old site, randomsquiggledwords.blogspot.com) with a massive discussion about Japanese animation! In the first segment, the brothers talk about their first impressions of anime after watching Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z in their childhood. In the next segments, the brothers dissect what they’ve found interesting about the batch of anime they’ve recently seen! They include: Nichijou, Lucky Star, Ika Musume, and Yuru Yuri. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/zcirh4bR

http://archive.org/download/14RandomChatteringsOVAPt.1/14%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%201.mp3

Grumping It Out

[Episode 22.5] This week, Arlill talks about the success, popularity, and growth of let’s play channels including one of his favorites: the Game Grumps!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/LxSyThQG

http://archive.org/download/22GrumpingItOut/22%20Grumping%20It%20Out.mp3

Satoru Iwata (1959-2015)

[Episode 21.5] Here are my thoughts on the untimely death of Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata.

Rest in peace.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/viQXyJHN

http://archive.org/download/2121.5SatoruIwata19592015/21%20(21.5)%20Satoru%20Iwata%20(1959-2015).mp3

Anger Management Audio-Book

[Episode 20.5] This week, Arlill reads one of his short stories called Anger Management using the time-tested audio-book format! Or…as close to it as an amateur could do...

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/mQS7QLNW

http://archive.org/download/2020.5AngerManagement/20%20(20.5)%20Anger%20Management.mp3

Side-Stepping Reality

[Episode 19.5] This week, Arlill talks about 5 important things that he still doesn’t know how to do. We completely understand if you want to leave an infuriated comment under this halfpisode.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/504Z3Kei

http://archive.org/download/1919.5SideSteppingReality/19%20(19.5)%20Side-Stepping%20Reality.mp3

It's Kinda Legal Here

[Episode 18.5] This week, Arlill talks about 3 times he smoked some cigarettes with Mary Jane. That’s how euphemisms work, right?

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/vLktkM6V

https://archive.org/download/1818.5ItsKindaLegalHere_201605/18ItsKindaLegalHere.mp3

Earthbound

[Episode 17.5] This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed RPG Earthbound for the Super Nintendo!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/7ri3zAH3

http://archive.org/download/1717.5Earthbound/17%20(17.5)%20Earthbound.mp3

The Films of Don Hertzfeldt

[Episode 16.5] In time for the release of independent animator/filmmaker Don Hertzfeldt’s latest short film, World of Tomorrow, Arlill talks about Hertzfeldt’s most famous short films and what effect they had on Arlill's life.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/7M2x99Mr

http://archive.org/download/1616.5TheFilmsOfDonHertzfeldt/16%20(16.5)%20The%20Films%20of%20Don%20Hertzfeldt.mp3

Context Is Everything

[Episode 15.5] In this halfpisode, Arlill talks about 2 times when joking about something immediately backfired for him.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/zipRsvCj

http://archive.org/download/1515.5ContextIsEverything/15%20(15.5)%20Context%20Is%20Everything.mp3

Optimistic Concentrated Sentences

[Episode 14.5] Welcome to the pilot episode of the solo podcast! Like I explained here, episodes will be between 5-20 minutes, and on an assortment of many, many topics. I’m always open to suggestions though, so feel free to post any comments/criticism you have in the comments below or on Facebook. This episode is a very brief but intimate discussion about the short films I’ve made so far.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/E46TJqYm

http://archive.org/download/1414.5OptimisticConcentratedSentences/14%20(14.5)%20Optimistic%20Concentrated%20Sentences.mp3

Well, The Days Have Gone By...

[Episode 13.5] It's another compilation episode! In the opening, Arlill explains (again) why there hasn’t been a new episode in almost 2 months. He also talks about a new home-brew project he’s been working on to make up for the podcast drought. In the next segment, we hear Arlill and Gary try to sum up their summer experience in 2010 then we transition to bloopers and outtakes from Episodes 12 and 13.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/YfjLL1wq

http://archive.org/download/1313.5WellTheDaysHaveGoneBy.../13%20(13.5)%20Well,%20The%20Days%20have%20Gone%20By....mp3

…Yep…Yep…Yep...M-hmm.

[Episode 13] Laser Time does a Simpsons episode, we do a King of the Hill episode! In the first segment, the brothers talk about one of the most underrated animated series in recent years, discussing what endeared them to the Hill family and who they'd prefer as their father: Hank Hill or Homer Simpson. In the second segment, the brothers reminisce about the show’s greatest moments/episodes before talking about the bizarre yet brilliant King of the Hill YouTube Poop shorts by YouTuber Durhamrockerz. We're also including a blooper from RC Episode 12 at the very end which is perhaps the cutest mistake we've ever had on the show! 

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/Rpamjj5k

http://archive.org/download/13...Yep...Yep...Yep...MHmm./13%20%E2%80%A6Yep%E2%80%A6Yep%E2%80%A6Yep...M-hmm..mp3

Gallimaufry

[Episode 12] The brothers discuss the controversial music video ME!ME!ME! then take the next segment to talk about the latest movies they’ve seen, including The Interview, The Angry Video Game Nerd Movie, and Selma. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/un8Y2sQ7

http://archive.org/download/12Gallimaufry/12%20Gallimaufry.mp3

Bloopers Galore!

[Episode 11.25] Random Chatterings returns (...again) from a brief hiatus with a sort-of new episode! Arlill briefly gives everyone an update on the podcast's absence before delving into the behind-the-scenes process of making the podcast (almost) every week. Then we dive straight into our personal collection of bloopers/outtakes we've collected over the past 2 years of doing the podcast.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/hFrtkATp

http://archive.org/download/1111.25BloopersGalore/11%20(11.25)%20Bloopers%20Galore!.mp3

Tubes of U

[Episode 11] In the first segment, The brothers talk about their love/hate relationship with YouTube, talking about the many opportunities and advantages/disadvantages YouTube offers for creators and artists. In the second segment that’s split in two parts, they each talk about their respective top 5 favorite YouTube channels which may include a certain bearded fellow...

Check out Atpunk’s musicl! He’s an incredibly talented musician and we couldn’t be more grateful for his contribution to this episode!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/atpunk01
Bandcamp: http://atpunk.bandcamp.com/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nick-gonzalez-16

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/i2UiSAvT

http://archive.org/download/11TubesOfU/11%20Tubes%20of%20U.mp3

Arlill the Hedgehog

[Episode 10] Back from the dead! The brothers celebrate their 10th podcast episode and indulge completely about their love of Sonic the Hedgehog. In the first segment they talk about their experiences with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise from their childhood all the way up to the release of Sonic Generations. In the second segment, the brothers admit to some of the series’ failings in the past, then play a game of “the Hedgehog” to see what results they get. 

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/6fTev4Un

http://archive.org/download/3333.5RandomChatteringsAMV/10ArlillTheHedgehog.mp3

Looking Into the Toy Box (and finding neurosis)

[Episode 9.75] This episode is technically a holdover episode with "new" material due to many, many things going on that Arlill explains in the intro. This time, we made sure to include entertaining anecdotes and moments since the last episode was a bit heavier in terms of the material we usually present. In this episode, Arlill talks about his dream with Ellen Page, argues with Gary about things, and has a candid discussion [by himself] about Toy Story 3's ending.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/36hHM639

http://archive.org/download/099.75LookingIntoTheToyBoxandFindingNeurosis/09%20(9.75)%20Looking%20Into%20the%20Toy%20Box%20(and%20finding%20neurosis).mp3

Summer=Chicken Plate

[Episode 9.5] This episode is technically a holdover episode with "new" material due to many, many things going on that Arlill explains in the intro. Like Episode 5, this episode is comprised of older recordings from 2010 related to the beginning of summer and Arlill's fears and concerns with the future.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/pTeszujy

http://archive.org/download/099.5SummerChickenPlate/09%20(9.5)%20Summer=Chicken%20Plate.mp3

Roll Credits!

[Episode 9] The Rodriguez brothers turn to the silver [digital] screen for their next episode. In the first segment, Arlill talks about behind-the-scenes experiences working as a part-time director for IgniteTV. In the second segment, the brothers talk about movies [and live shows] they’ve seen over the summer. Spoilers ahead!

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/kLjAADqU

http://archive.org/download/09RollCredits/09%20Roll%20Credits!.mp3

Indiana Jones and the Crippling Awkwardness

[Episode 8] In this episode, the Rodriguez brothers deliberate on what it means to be an awkward person in our modern society. In the first segment, Arlill describes what, for him, is awkward about social interactions. In the second segment, Arlill reveals to his brother some unused ideas and premises for Awkward Arley, a short-lived web-series he made in college.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/UB8sUKaL

http://archive.org/download/08IndianaJonesAndTheCripplingAwkwardness/08%20Indiana%20Jones%20and%20The%20Crippling%20Awkwardness.mp3

360NoScope

[Episode 7] In this new episode, the Rodriguez brothers explore the ins and outs of competitive online gaming. In the first segment, Gary talks in great detail about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In the second segment, the brothers talk about their best and worst experiences playing games online [and offline]. 


Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/JSYrAYaP

http://archive.org/download/07360NoScopeCensored/07%20360NoScope%20(Censored).mp3

Singles Awareness Day

[Episode 6] In the first segment, a teenage Arlill contemplates on the phenomena of love and why he cannot understand it. In the second segment, the podcast transports to the year 2014 and the Rodriguez brothers reminisce about their first crushes while Arlill reexamines his teenage perspectives about love.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/k8cnEc3z

http://archive.org/download/06SinglesAwarenessDay/06%20Singles%20Awareness%20Day.mp3

Brotherly Moments

[Episode 5] A recording made three years ago is resurrected in the troubled year of 2013 to remind the hosts when life was simpler and easier. In the first segment, the brothers fool around talking about an embarrassing CD made by Arlill's 5th grade choir. In the second segment, things take a sentimental turn when the brothers remember their second rabbit they had, who, shortly before the recording, had ran away (Spoiler alert: the bunny was found...then ran away again).

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/uQ3eEkuK

http://archive.org/download/05BrotherlyMoments/05%20Brotherly%20Moments.mp3

Co-Op Mode

[Episode 4] In this episode, we are introduced to Arlill's brother and "permanent" co-host, Gary Rodriguez as they go from the ends of the universe and back in the first segment. In the second segment, they talk about video games, including a very notorious one from their childhood.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/BFUy8fS3

http://archive.org/download/04CoOpMode/04%20Co-op%20Mode.mp3

A Songwriter's Pen Name

This is episode 3. I was still a teenager.

Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/znghvjuE

http://archive.org/download/3333.5RandomChatteringsAMV_201603/03ASongwritersPenName.mp3

(Five) Life-Changing Questions

This is episode 2. Skip this and go to Episode 3.

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