Jala-chan's Place

Jala is joined by Rupert Booth for a special interview covering all manner of projects from novel and nonfiction writing to starring as a video game detective (or three)! Check out his ongoing Doctor Who podcast and his books The Prisoner: The Prisoner's Dilemma (co-authored with Jonathan Blum) and Not a Number: Patrick McGoohan - A Life . Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are...

It's the Jala-chan's Place 1-year anniversary! To celebrate, we're releasing this special bonus episode of an audio play Jala wrote and directed for her old comic project, C'est La Mort . Cast of Characters Porter Graemes: Kole Ross Death: Gary Butterfield Death (as J.C.): Gary Butterfield Patrick: John Fitch Weasel: Michael Ghiringhelli Barbara Graemes: Jala Prendes Sound Design/Arrangement: Seth...

Jala is joined by Desirée and Cameron to discuss the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse. This episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing related to the inequalities in burial practice. Links: The Order of the Good Death Ask a Mortician Five Ways to Affect Death Positive Change Autopsies S...

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) to discuss Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013), the second and third movies of the superhero Bollywood series. Comparison of M.D. Geist and Kaal's armor from Krrish 3 : 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....

Jala is joined by Zombi and Marcus to talk about the psychology of sexuality, the myriad ways it manifests (intimate and creative) and how these correlate to identity. This is a follow-up to episode 21 on attraction and identity. Mentioned during the show Girly by Jacqueline Lesnick I F-cked Cthulhu by Germy F1nn5ter Kink test Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Hone...

Jala is joined by Briar to discuss ALOK's activism for gender-nonconforming and trans bodies as well as work to combat what they call "the international crisis of loneliness." They also discuss ALOK's books of poetry, Femme in Public and Your Wound/My Garden . Mentioned during this episode: Alicia Roth Weigel (she/they) Links ALOK’s website Getting Curious with JVN: “How Grateful Are We to Live Be...

Jala is joined by two new guests, Andy and Suzie, to discuss accessibility needs, challenges disabled people face, and universal design and its benefits. Mentioned during the episode: Frasier Looking At Video Games TomboyX Rebirth Garments Sophie J Butler's post about disabled people and airlines Articles: Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities The 10 Most Common...

Jala is joined by returning guests Adelaide and Raúl to discuss Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, upon which the later Who Framed Roger Rabbit movie was based. Gary K. Wolf, the author, posed as Eddie Valiant on all of the book covers. Tiers are now available on Ko-fi! Perks include shoutouts on our shows, access to show notes, blog posts, and reviews with more in the wings as...

Jala is joined by Zombi and Marcus to talk about types of attraction and how these correlate to identity. Articles: Exploring Gender and Gender Identity Gender Identity and Mental Health The Role of Gender Affirmation in Psychological Well-Being Among Transgender Women Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to d...

Jala is joined by Dave and Raúl to discuss the 2017 neo-noir action thriller, Vikram Vedha. This movie is one of Jala and Dave's all-time favorite movies for its masterfully intricate story, striking cinematography, and captivating performances. WATCH THIS MOVIE! It is available for streaming with English subtitles free with Amazon Prime , as well as via Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube, Google Play, and Ap...

Jala is joined by Raúl and Simón in discussing ways we learned our heritage and how we pass it down to the next generation, or share it with others. We discuss the manner in which this transmission is akin to a lossy facsimile , as well as how it morphs over time. Articles ‘We need to be more intentional, consistent in passing on our languages, culture to the next generation’ Learning Culture Thro...

Jala is joined by Will Hughes ( The A.V. Club , Everything to Guppy ) to discuss Murder on the Orient Express (book, TV movie, movies) and Hercule Poirot as an enduring fictional detective. This includes comparison and contrast with Sherlock Holmes and discussion of the different iterations of either detective, as well as some overview of Agatha Christie herself. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just...

Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled. Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com , and check out her Etsy store FairyNerd...

Jala is joined by Dennis Furia of Furia Games to discuss his card game, Deck of Wonders. Deck of Wonders is a solo (and co-op) legacy expandable card game where Fate herself has stacked the deck against you. It captures the feel of other popular Collectable Card Games, but in a solitaire format that evolves as you play! Both you and the Villain will draw from the same deck, meaning every card you...

Jala is joined by Antonio and Raúl to explore their experiences as the children of immigrants to the United States. They discuss childhood, fitting in (or, more appropriately, NOT fitting in), not being "enough," the struggle to remain connected to their parents' cultures, and more. Articles Why Do People Immigrate? Caught Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of First Generation Americans Study: Chil...

Jala is joined by Alex 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. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Phantom by Susan Kay Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to...

Jala is joined by Briar and Zombi to talk about how gender identity affects everyone and why it is significant, as well as discussing how we engage with masculinity. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. NOTE: Briar was supposed to be on this episode but due to internet troubles, created a blog post instead for their part of the episode. Please be...

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) to discuss the 2003 Bollywood action/drama/romance/sci-fi movie Koi...Mil Gaya (I've Found Someone) . This is a very memorable and fun if incredibly disjointed film about a developmentally disabled man who gets into Goonies -esque hijinks with a passel of little kid friends, summons an alien to Earth, faces off with a bully...

Jala is joined by Jamie and Marcus to talk about what gender is, and engaging with femininity; we talk about the dimensions of gender identity and how each of us came to understand our own gender. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. Articles: What is Gender? Femininity (Wikipedia) Empowering Femininity Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patre...

Jala is joined by Leonard (Monster Dear Monster) and Adam (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 1988 live-action/animated crossover film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit . The movie is based on the novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. Wolf. 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. Ev...

Jala is joined by Marcus and Briar to talk about intersectionality; we discuss gender as part of our intersecting identities. This is a continuation of both the DEIB and performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. The Wheel of Power and Privilege Additional resources: Kimberlé Crenshaw's TedX Talk: The Urgency of Intersectionality Intersectionality: What It Is and Why It Matters Kimb...

Jala is joined by Tim and Lynda Cowles of D'Avekki Studios to discuss their secret origins as a murder mystery dinner party turned FMV video game developer, their August trilogy (The Infectious Madness of Dr. Dekker, The Shapeshifting Detective, and Dark Nights With Poe and Munro), and their upcoming game, Murderous Muses! Mentioned during this episode: Murderous Muses , D'Avekki's upcoming title,...

Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them. We discuss and refer to White Kids by Margaret Hagerman throughout the episode and highly recommend it. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription ti...

Jala is joined by Alex and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the short stories featuring Jeeves, written by P.G. Wodehouse. Jala's note: When discussing Wodehouse's naming conventions we neglected to point out that Bertie is Bertram Wooster from Worcestershire . Mentioned during the episode: The World of Jeeves compilation can be found here . B.J. Harrison's reading of The P.G. Wodehouse...

Jala is joined by Seraph to discuss performance, identity, performative identity and gender identity. We cover theory as well as provide anecdotal examples of points raised, discussing different types of performance and aspects of identity as expressed in a variety of scenarios and environments. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic. Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon,...