Unpacking the Shelf

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's our best of 2024 episode! As usual you probably have an idea of what Adam & Alex are thinking about, so we invite two friends to join us and make things a bit more interesting. Joining us are Jordan Clark ( ⁠insta ⁠ & ⁠bsky⁠ ), comic book writer (with credits across DC, Image & Dynamite) as well as co-host of ⁠ White People Won't...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's our best of 2024 episode! As usual you probably have an idea of what Adam & Alex are thinking about, so we invite two friends to join us and make things a bit more interesting. Joining us are Jordan Clark ( insta & bsky ), comic book writer (with credits across DC, Image & Dynamite) as well as co-host of White People Won't Save Yo...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's RPG time! We haven't talked about a big one of these in a moment, so how about we talk about the latest one from Atlust, Metaphor: ReFantazio . In other news, Adam has watched Ghost Cat Anzu , because who doesn't like a giant cat? (2:16:20) Alex has been playing Shin Megami Tensei V (not Vengeance), because one giant RPG is not enough! (2:20:...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We're back! On schedule for you, but it's been a minute since we've recorded on of these on our end, so this time we spend the first 20 minutes catching up, and also addressing the elephant in the room -- the election. If you want to skip all of that and just listen to us talk about UFO 50 , a collection of 50 games by Mossmouth (meta-textually de...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's back to webcomics (sort of) with The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo by Drew Weing -- and it's also kid friendly! In other news: Adam has seen Look Back , the anime adaptation of the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto . (1:13:47) Alex has been finishing all of the things, but also has made some more headway into Usagi Yojimbo and finally read the Gra...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's time we finally talked about Osamu Tezuka , and specifically Phoenix , Vol. 4 (originally Vol. 5) Karma . In other news: Alex has been playing Humankind , because it was on sale and Civilization VII isn't out yet... (1:29:20) Adam has been playing UFO 50 , a game made up of 50 games, and specifically highlights Bushido Ball!. (1:39:23) You ca...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We take a break from the shelf to talk about the convention going experience. Whether it's anime ( Otakon , Anime NYC ), mainstream comic-books ( Baltimore Comic-Con ), or indie/alternative ( Storybox , CAKE , SPX ), we are chatting about it! Additionally, we've both put on new hats at these shows this year, specifically Adam as press, and Alex as...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. In this one we chat about Scott Pilgrim , specifically the comic that started it all by Bryan Lee O'Malley , but also chat about the impact of the movie, as well as the recent Netflix show . In other news: Adam has been watching a j-drama called Dakara Watashi wa Oshimashita , a show about idol fans & the culture surrounding them. (1:34:16...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We're back from all the double threat of Chicago (CAKE) and New York (Anime NYC), and it's time to talk about the all-time classic FLCL ! Because this is one we could discuss at length, Adam has some follow-up reading/watching for this one as well: FLCLick Noise - Archival Scan Upload & [Completed] Translation Project Why the FLCL Dub...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Al Ewing is about to write Green Lantern for DC Comics , and has been writing the Immortal Tho r, so what better time to return to his Loki: Agent of Asgard series (alongside Lee Garbett on art). In other news: Adam has been reading Midnight Partner , which he has also written about for K-Comics Beat⁠⁠⁠ (1:12:00) Alex finished reading Delicious in...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Time for us to return to Final Fantasy this episode, with Final Fantasy V -- yes, it's the one with jobs! We are specifically talking about the Pixel Remaster version of the game, played on the Switch, but also available on practically every contemporary system. In other news: Alex has gone back to Stardew Valley , and has a newfound appreciat...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. For our special 50th episode we are joined by once more by Jake, co-manager of Fantom Comics, as we unpack the Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo . In other news: Jake has been reading Griz Grobus , which you can read on Webtoon and buy from Image Comics (1:24:46) Alex is still thinking about Furiosa , and so went back to rewatch the original Mad Max...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we explore the works of Bulgilhan Press , a small publisher making new and self-indulgent comics. Comics we talk about: Faster by Jesse Lonergan ; Threshold by R.R. Gladnick ; Stray by Molly Mendoza ; Die Horny by Rebecca Mock ; Far Distant by A Liang Chan We also, briefly mention the recently funded Kickstarter for their 2024 pu...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we delve into our experiences with ⁠⁠ 1000xRESIST ⁠⁠ , a narrative focused adventure game with much to say about Hong Kong, immigrant experiences, and trauma. In other news: Alex has gotten lost playing Against the Storm , a city builder like few others ⁠ (1:53:16) Alex has also been reading a ton of Delicious In Dungeon , now th...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as delve into Elaine Lee and Michael Kaluta's Starstruck , a blast from the 80s that might be more familiar to our audience thanks to the Dimension 20 campaign set in that universe. In other news: Adam has finished playing 1000xRESIST , and has thoughts, as well as suggested further reading in the form of kastlepls's cohost...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we watch some Ultraman , and discuss tokusatsu in general! Specifically, the following episodes: Ultraman: Blazar (2023-2024), episode 1 "First Wave" Ultraman: Tiga (1996-1997), episode 16 "The Revived Demon" ("The Monster Slayer Returns") Ultraseven (1967-1968), episode 8 "The Marked Town"...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we celebrate the works of Akira Toriyama by going back in time, slipping you might say, to the manga that started it all, Dr. Slump . In other news: Alex is replaying Final Fantasy VII: Remake , in order to get ready for Rebirth , and the experience is a little rougher the second time through (1:03:38) Adam has gone and watched t...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we return to video games and talk about the sixth game in the Shiren series, itself a spinoff of the Mystery Dungeon series, Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island . In other news: Alex has finished a bunch of games, notably Midnight Suns and is happy it finishes strong. Also, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is am...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. This episode we welcome back Jake, co-manager of Fantom comics , as we discuss the works of Taiyō Matsumoto with a particular focus on the recently released (here in the west) first volume of Tokyo These Days . In other news: Jake has been reading Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai (1:02:45) Alex has been chugging through his playthrough of 13 Sentinels:...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we chat about the second comic that we think follow in the footsteps of Vertigo comics of old, specifically the latest Flash run by Simon Spurrier & Mike Deodato. Plus brief conversations about Alex stalling on his playthrough of Midnight Suns and starting 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim instead (1:07:42), and Adam watching the 2003...

Unpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex. Please join us as we chat about the first of two comics that we think follow in the footsteps of Vertigo comics of old, specifically 20th Century Men by Deniz Camp & Stipan Morian. Plus brief conversations about the new TV shows doing old things Shogun and Avatar: The Last Airbender . You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Please join us for our 40th episode, and the debut of our new name -- Unpacking the Shelf! Please join Adam and Alex as they chat about a TV show for the first time, specifically the Twilight Zone . Four episodes are covered in total (and somewhat/mostly spoiled), in order of discussion: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Walking Distance Time Enough at Last Plus brief c...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's time we talked about Jillian & Mariko Tamaki's latest comic book Roaming . Meanwhile, Alex took the opportunity to do some remedial reading, and actually read more by the Tamakis. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We watched & read Delicious In Dungeon , and now it's time to talk both about Ryōko Kui 's manga and how well it's been adapted into an anime. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll News ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Comics Beat ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We watched Hayao Miyazaki's latest Studio Ghibli film, The Boy and the Heron , and we have lots to unpack both regarding the film and how it fits into the grander work. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll News ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Comics Be...