Utter Randomness with Lulu

In this restart episode of Utter Randomness with Lulu , I talk about where the podcast has been, where it’s going, and why I’m letting it grow into something a little more focused while still keeping the creative chaos that made it what it was. This episode is about storytelling, writing, worldbuilding, media, and the messy middle between inspiration and the act of making something real. I talk th...

WELCOME (BACK) TO HAWKINS SPOILER WARNING! Continue into the Upside Down at your own risk. It’s been eight months since The Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, the protagonists are separated for the first time–and navigating high school hasn’t made things easier. In this vulnerable time, a new threat surfaces, which unearths question...

Consisting of singer Maynard James Keenan , guitarist Adam Jones , bassist Justin Chancellor (who replaced Paul D’Amour in ’95), and drummer Danny Carey , we’re checking out the progressive rock band and the musicians of Tool in this Spotlight Artist. Website coming soon! Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast Listener Supporters Follow me here ! This episode is also ava...

Another utterly random segment, this time covering k-pop artists like Kep1er, Loona, BTS's j-hope, and more. We're exploring Avatar: The Way of the Water and the amazing visual effects just seen in the trailer (check out more on Corridor Crew's YouTube channel), as well as t.v. shows The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things 4, and the Time Traveler's Wife.    Corridor Crew (Good & Bad V...

Running for ten seasons, this well-known sitcom has influenced language, defined a generation, and has amassed fans from every part of the world. On today's Flashback Friday, we're taking a look at Friends. Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast Listener Supporters Follow me here ! This episode is also available as a blog post here .

A mostly self-taught, German-born composer and music producer, Hans Zimmer has created some of the best-known soundtrack scores for movies and television throughout the decades. Today, we’re looking at Hans Zimmer’s incredible compositions and career on this Spotlight Artist. Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast Listener Supporters This episode is also available as a b...

Obviously, spoilers! Witches are real, and the U.S. has entered a pact with them in exchange for military services. Following an alternate timeline for the United States, we get an inside glimpse at witches who dedicate their lives to the military and the protection of their country. We witness three new cadets bravely, and a bit naively, join the military in hopes to make their mothers proud, bei...

It is so sad to see a favorite show get the axe...in this episode; I talk about shows that unfortunately will not return in the fall as we fly into summer. Think I missed a show or listed a show in error, reach out using voice messaging on Anchor, or find me on Twitter and Instagram . You can find a written version of this podcast here . After my last random segment, I thought I would come up with...

It has been TOO LONG. I'm happy to be back to podcasting, and I hope that you guys will enjoy this off-the-cuff episode that truly lives up to the utter randomness of my handle. First, I will explain why I've been absent. Second, I'm going to share some news for upcoming articles and podcasts, and third, please consider supporting this channel. It truly helps. You're listening to Utter Randomness'...

June 20th is the official first day of summer, and I thought this slasher, horror flick of the late ’90s would be an excellent kick-off to the summer. On this Flashback Friday, we’re looking at a 1997 film directed by Jim Gillespie, I Know What You Did Last Summer . You're listening to Utter Randomness's podcast, I'm Lulu your host, and this is a Flashback Friday. Oh, and spoilers! Remy's voice (A...

Born Nathan John Feuerstein, but more commonly known by his stage name, NF. This American rapper, singer, and songwriter started his music career at the Fine Arts Festival in Canton, Michigan. On today’s spotlight artist we’re exploring the music career of NF. This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here . Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast L...

Also known as Amazing So Mun or Amazing Rumor , The Uncanny Counter aired its first season on OCN and Netflix. The show centers on a disabled high schooler who has inexplicably obtained abilities after merging with a spirit named Wi-gen. This symbiotic relationship takes the protagonists, also known as Counters, through a journey of self-discovery, making connections, and fighting evil in various...

A 1993 historical drama filmed by Martin Scorsese , this romantic drama was based on the 1920s novel of the same name written by Edith Wharton . Critically acclaimed, it was a box office flop on its 1993 release, only garnering $32.3 million. On this Under the Radar, we’re looking at The Age of Innocence and why it wasn’t well-received by audiences . Remy's voice (Anchor's generated voice) is a te...

Based on Webtoon’s comic of the same name, Sweet Home infected Netflix in December 2020. A South Korean apocalyptic horror, we’re diving into the unique zombie-ish world of Sweet Home. Hello, you're listening to Utter Randomness, I'm Lulu your host and this isn't my voice. Sorry for using a text-to-speech generator, and this will continue to be a thing until my throat is better. Not only are spoil...

Over the last 50 years, people of different backgrounds were presumed missing or dead. Until one day, a comet begins hurtling towards earth, this comet slows and makes its landing at the Cascade Range in Washington . This large ball of light explodes, and through the fog 4400 people emerged, none of them have aged and they have no memories of what happened to them since they’ve gone missing. Today...

2005 saw The Matrix’s Keanu Reeves become occultist, anti-hero John Constantine in Francis Lawrence ‘s version of the DC character. A box office flop, in the last 15 years fans, media, and more began to see the brilliance of the movie and its characters. On this Under the Radar podcast, we’re checking out Constantine.  Obviously, spoilers and a trigger warning, Constantine does openly deal wi...

Beautifully crafted, witty, magical, and filled with secrets, The Nevers, an HBO show created by Joss Whedon (who stepped down as director/executive producer in November 2020), is an epic tale that follows a growing group of Victorian women and minorities (as well as those living on the fringes of London society) who find themselves in the possession of special powers. On today’s midnight binge we...

Following the events of the 1994 film, Stargate SG-1 originally premiered on Showtime on July 27, 1997. This Flashback Friday explores the series SG-1, the threats they faced, characters, legacy, and more. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can find this specific article here . Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast Listener Suppo...

Welcome back to part three of our currently reading series. We’re continuing our look into Christopher Paolini’s Eragon. If you haven’t checked out our previous parts or read the book, beware of spoilers. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog. You can find this specific article here . Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast Listener Supporters

Last part, promise! Picking up where we left off previously, we're diving into our third and final episode of WandaVision. Oh, and spoilers. A part of Disney's "Phase Four" televised serials for their streaming service, Disney+. WandaVision shares its continuity with Marvel's film franchise and takes place after the unfortunate events of Avengers: Endgame. WandaVision is the first miniseries relea...

Inspired by the literary classic Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Disney took a futuristic approach to its 2002 animated movie Treasure Planet. While it was a miss in theaters, it later became a cult classic. We’re exploring the underrated animated film, Treasure Planet in this Under the Radar podcast. This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog, you can find this specific article...

Picking up where we left off previously, we're diving into our second episode of WandaVision. Oh, and spoilers. A part of Disney's "Phase Four" televised serials for their streaming service, Disney+. WandaVision shares its continuity with Marvel's film franchise and takes place after the unfortunate events of Avengers: Endgame. WandaVision is the first miniseries released in a line of projected pr...

Disney+ is at it again! As a part of their “ Phase Four ” Marvel mini-series releases, Falcon and the Winter Solider follows Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they team up in adventures that put their already tense relationship to the test. Like WandaVision , it follows the continuity and events of Avengers: Endgame . This podcast is based on the Utter Randomness blog of the same name and you can fin...

Airing on the WB in 1998 for eight seasons, Charmed follows sisters Prue, Piper, and Phoebe Halliwell as they became the world’s powerful force for good, The Charmed Ones. On today’s flashback Friday we’re exploring the supernatural world, characters, production, and more of Charmed. This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here . Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a...

You might have heard her music on hit television series such as Shadowhunters , Arrow , Grey’s Anatomy , Pretty Little Liars , Dynasties , 13 Reasons Why , Sleepy Hollow , and so many more. Today we’re exploring pop artist, Ruelle on this Spotlight Artist . This episode is also available as a blog post which you can find here . Consider Supporting this Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Podcast List...