Jala-chan's Place

Jala is joined by Adam (BooCherry Games, Halftone Takes) and Adelaide to discuss Hong Kong's first zombie film, Bio Zombie. SPOILER WALL: 00:34:45 ​ 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 s...

Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog, A Top 3 Podcast) to discuss body image, weight fluctuation, and the ways this changes both how you are perceived, and your perception of the world around you. Articles What Is Body Image? All About Body Image: How Psychologists Define It and How Its Affects Health and Well-Being Related Episodes Jala-chan's Place: Body Dysmorphia & Gender...

On the inaugural episode of bonus show Cutting Room Floor, Jala is joined by her Fire Emblem sherpa Phred to discuss what makes this SRPG series special. Phred was originally going to be on episode 35 of Jala-chan's Place to discuss this IP, but was unable to record at that time due to some unexpected issues. Here he is given space to chat about these games! Be sure to follow Phred's adventures vi...

In this inaugural episode of OmakeBox, Jala shares a few memories as well as some day-to-day misadventures with Dave. All future episodes of OmakeBox may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi . Check out the member perks! Next month's OmakeBox will feature a whole lotta shenanigans, and a heaping spoonful of Dave sass.

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 future episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi . Check out the member perks! Next month's A Glass Darkly will feature the first section of Jala's 2014 psychological horror story, Aplasia .

Jala is joined by Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Jonathan Hickman's first comic project, The Nightly News . Mentioned During The Episode Headliner: NoviNews (Video Game) Bedlam (Comic) SPOILER WALL AT 00:28:43 Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop...

Jala is joined by Marcus and Dave Cox to answer fitness & nutrition questions from listeners and do a little debunking of oft-cited myths in the process. Jala is a NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT) with additional certifications as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS), Stretching & Flexibility Coach (SFC), and Physique & Bodybuilding Coach (PBC). M...

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2003 dual release of Makoto Shinkai's anime shorts Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) and She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫) . NOTE: This episode does not contain a spoiler wall because both of these OVAs are very short. Links Watch Voices of a Distant Star (ほしのこえ) on GoGoAnime Watch She and Her Cat (彼女と彼女の猫) on YouTube...

Jala is joined by Desirée, Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Screen Snark) to discuss empathy, emotional intelligence, and why they are so crucial especially in these constantly-connected times. Articles What is Empathy? What is Emotional Intelligence? Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the abili...

Jala is joined by Greg Polander (The SNES Podcast) and Josh Covel (Still Loading) to discuss Kaigan Games' found phone detective/horror game IP, SIMULACRA . NOTE: Spoiler wall at 1:16:15 Mentioned During the Episode The Company The Company (iOS game - app store) Links SIMULACRA website Kaigan Games Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) i...

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus (Rain's Animations) to discuss how the internet has both given us another identity, and also affected our sense of self. Mentioned during the episode: Jala-chan's Place Ep 5: Performance & Identity How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An...

Jala is joined by Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) and Marcus to discuss Tenchi Muyo! In Love (天地無用 IN LOVE!) , a 1996 anime film. SPOILER WALL: 36:31 Articles The Tenchi Muyo! In Love Premiere at Anime Expo ’96 Translation of Tenchi Muyo! In Love the Novel 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...

Jala is joined by Briar and Lance to discuss toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and why the conversation about these social issues approach them from the wrong angle. 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...

Jala is joined by Ben (The Level), Dennis (The Level/Furia Games), and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Reignite, Screen Snark) to discuss Valve's Portal video game IP. SPOILER WALL AT 00:59:05 Articles Portal comic Portal movie news Eric Wolpaw on why Portal 3 will never be made Wikipedia Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains Turret voice lines Unused voice lines Portal 2 Through a Critic...

Join Jala, Moxie and Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) as they discuss the plague known as grind or hustle culture: what it is, how pervasive it is, what causes it, and ways to cope. Articles How to Detach Self-Worth From Productivity The Toxicity of Hustle Culture: The Grind Must Stop Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the abil...

Jala is joined by Adelaide (Back On My BS) and Nick Fakhoury (Friday Night Gamecast) to talk about the Fire Emblem video game series and its impact on the tactical RPG sub-genre. Mentioned during the episode: Silver Ghost, influence for Camelot's Shining series Kill Your Darlings or How I Learned to Stop Caring and Love Permadeath Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscript...

Join Jala, Briar and Raúl as they discuss the rampant phenomenon of fatphobia as well as the disordered eating which may follow. They share personal stories and methods by which to heal the damage. CONTENT WARNING: talk of eating disorders between 1:45:40 - 2:17:31 A Short Bibliography - books the hosts of this show read prior to this episode, which we recommend: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina...

Join Jala, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog), Moon (TripleSMoon, Nick) and Daniel as they discuss the 2002 Game Boy Advance game, Metroid Fusion . Spoiler wall: 54:14 Mentioned during the show: SA-X's face Flawless Nettori battle, complete with an explanation of the advanced mechanics on display Similarities between Alien and Metroid Non- Alien Eastern influences on Metroid Disrespecting the S...

Jala is joined by Adelaide and Zombi to discuss body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, two rampant issues. Learn more about their history and context, and how each host grapples with these feelings. Articles Dysphoria vs Dysmorphia: The Difference Between Gender and Body Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia & Body Image in Trans & Non-Binary Folks Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon...

Jala is joined by Leonard (Monster Dear Monster) and Adam (Half Tone Takes) to discuss the 1990 Dick Tracy film starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino. NOTE: We mention a recording Leonard performed of the song "More," but he did not have it ready in time for episode release. We will release it separately upon its completion in the future. Thanks! Articles The Comic Book Movie Peaked 30 Ye...

Jala is joined by Matthew (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss finding and pursuing your passions, networking and improving your skills along the way. Links Mouse armor! Matthew's first creation, photo 1 Matthew's first creation, photo 2 A recent commission of Matthew's, photo 1 A recent commission of Matthew's, photo 2 Jala's Lord of the Rings "Shattering of Narsil" painting Pages from Jala's comic,...

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....