Unpacking the Shelf

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...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. It's part two of our Best of 2023 episode with Sarahti & Jake, co-managers of Fantom Comics. We each brought our top 3 picks for the year, be they movie, animated, comic, game, or even music! Adam - Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows - (02:44); You can also find Adam's Crunchyroll article on Visual Novels linked here . Alex - Frieren: Beyond Journey...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. This week we welcome back both Sarahti & Jake, co-managers of Fantom Comics, for the first part of our best of 2023 conversation. We each brought our top 3 picks for the year, be they movie, animated, comic, game, or even music! Sarahti - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - (05:54) Jake - Softscars by Yeule - (25:00) Adam - River's Edge by Kyoko O...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. This week we welcome back Sarahti, co-manager of Fantom Comics, as we talk Ms. Marvel , from the very first volume by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona to the most recent mini-series and even her recent Disney+ show. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll N...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. This week we welcome Jake Shapiro, co-manager and part owner of Fantom Comics, as we delve into Uzumaki by Junji Ito. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll News ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Comics Beat , & ANIWIRE , and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com . Intro & Out...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. This time we celebrate the release of the Pluto anime by talking even more about Naoki Urasawa (for more Urasawa content, check out Episode 4 where we chat about Monster ). Join us as we chat about everything from Pluto's roots in Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy , to the various anime adaptations over the years. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendee...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. We're finally back after an extended absence with grand plans to record six episodes (including this one) before the end of the year. In this episode we talk about another Webtoon - Batman: Wayne Family Adventures , and how we need more slice of life in our Batman stories. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. In this episode we reconvene after Small Press Expo (SPX), chat a little about our individual experiences with the show, look ahead to MICE (The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo), then delve into the main attraction, Glacier Bay Books. A list of the titles we focused on: Glaeolia Vol. 1 (13:10) Give Her Back To Me by Hana Chatani (33:22) A Favorable Wi...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. In this episode we read and discuss Kyoko Okazaki's River's Edge . First published in 1994, but newly released in North America by Kodansha this year (2023). You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), Twitch ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠ thinbalion13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ), and Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Slashfilm ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. In this episode Alex has convinced Adam to start reading Atomic Robo . We chat about the history of the comic and our impressions from reading it (or in Alex's case revisiting it many years later). You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠⁠ ), Twitch ( ⁠⁠⁠ thinbalion13 ⁠⁠⁠ ), and Adam's writing on ⁠⁠⁠ Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠ &a...

Double AA is a podcast by Adam and Alex. In this episode we delve into (some) of the history behind a game like Baldur's Gate 3, and then speak to our early experiences in the game. You can find us on Twitter ( ⁠⁠ @wendeego ⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠ @AlexTheLup ⁠⁠ ), Twitch ( ⁠⁠ thinbalion13 ⁠⁠ ), and Adam's writing on ⁠⁠ Crunchyroll ⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠ Slashfilm ⁠⁠ . Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time...