Best Grackle Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Christopher Tradowsky: Midnight At The Cinema Palace 42:12

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1M ago42:12

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Early access for our exclusive interview with queer author of "Midnight at the Cinema Palace", the one and only Christopher Tradowsky (he/they)! Join him and Casper in this talk about the queer scene of Los Francisco in the 90's, writing and story telling in tough times, and making stories as gay as possible! Find Christopher Tradowsky at: https://…

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Holly Stars - Murder Mysteries, Drag, and Stand-up 44:22

6M ago44:22

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Surprise special episode with Holly Stars (she/her)! As we work on editing and preparing the next season of interviews, we have a special guest here telling us about her new drag murder mystery comedy: "Murder In The Dressing Room". This book is the first in her series of queer mysteries and is available through Penguin Randomhouse, wherever you ge…

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Birthday Detour! (with Stevesy) 1:06:40

9M ago1:06:40

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Jessie & the Nach are back in the studio to start the countdown to YOUR WEEKEND! Special guest Stevesy joins the show remotely & shares some of his birthday celebration activities as Jessie & the Nach bombard him with classic birthday surprises. Find out which celebrities Stevesy shares his birthday with as we wish them all the happiest of holidays…

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Morning Drive: Diverted Traffic (with Stevesy) 1:40:50

1y ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Stevesy returns to join Jessie & The Nach for the rockin’est Tuesday you’ll experience all week! Nacho obsesses over his new drafting table, Stevesey shares his studies in the field of quizzling, & Jessie is unsure about what her next haircut should be. Other topics include big businesses moving to Austin, a show friend’s involvement in an upcoming…

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Diverted Traffic (with Stevesy) 1:40:50

1y ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Stevesy returns to join Jessie & The Nach for the rockin’est Tuesday you’ll experience all week! Nacho obsesses over his new drafting table, Stevesey shares his studies in the field of quizzling, & Jessie is unsure about what her next haircut should be. Other topics include big businesses moving to Austin, a show friend’s involvement in an upcoming…

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Morning Drive: Highway Infrastructure (with Stevesy) 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

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Jessie & the Nach welcome back returning guest Stevesy to help you kick Monday right in its stinking hindquarters! Jessie reveals her latest zine project, Stevesy gives insight into his new sculptures, & Nach goes into a fugue state talking about the new Ween album rerelease. Jessie keeps the community up to date on traffic & weather concerns, Nach…

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Highway Infrastructure (with Stevesy) 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Jessie & the Nach welcome back returning guest Stevesy to help you kick Monday right in its stinking hindquarters! Jessie reveals her latest zine project, Stevesy gives insight into his new sculptures, & Nach goes into a fugue state talking about the new Ween album rerelease. Jessie keeps the community up to date on traffic & weather concerns, Nach…

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Angry Dad: The Movie 1:08:30

2+ y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Irvin & Nacho return to the mics to review the sequel to Bart's Angry Dad comic. Is this episode better than I Am Furious (Yellow)? We discuss this question as well as Jay Leno, classic animation, Vanderpump Rules, Catwoman, & Love Island. Note: This episode was recorded a while ago, so the Kickstarter campaign for Nacho's comic has already ended. …

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Red Lights the Whole Drive 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

55:24

Jessie & the Nach are back in the studio to wrap up your work week! Today may be terrible Friday the 13th, but we consider ourselves lucky to be getting you ready for your THREE DAY WEEKEND! Jessie reveals a collaborative project with Nacho, we get into a discussion about coffee, & talk about Tim Horton’s expanding into Austin. Can’t wait to try th…

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Red Lights the Whole Drive 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

55:24

Jessie & the Nach are back in the studio to wrap up your work week! Today may be terrible Friday the 13th, but we consider ourselves lucky to be getting you ready for your THREE DAY WEEKEND! Jessie reveals a collaborative project with Nacho, we get into a discussion about coffee, & talk about Tim Horton’s expanding into Austin. Can’t wait to try th…

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Behind the Laughter--Watching Television (with Jessie & Miggy) 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

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Miggy joins Jessie & Nacho again to continue their series on the Tracey Ullman shorts. This week we discuss the second short in the series, which features both bizarre & familiar elements. Could Maggie be the secret key to the success of the entire Simpsons series? Why doesn't Marge knit anymore? We pose all these questions & more in today's bonus …

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I Am Furious (Yellow) 55:34

3y ago55:34

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Nacho is making a comic book so he & Irvin review the episode where Bart makes a comic book based on Homer. It's a comics-heavy episode & a 2000s reference-heavy episode, & we also get into discussions of early Flash cartoons, Broom Hilda, & the Quiznos spongmonkey mascots. Support the Kickstarter campaign at newnacho.com to pick up a copy of Hey C…

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Behind the Laughter--Good Night (with Jessie & Miggy) 25:33

3y ago25:33

25:33

From behind the Patreon paywall! Welcome back to the Eat My Shorts Patreon exclusive series covering the Simpson beyond the episodes! This week Nacho welcomes Jessie & Miggy to discuss the very first Tracey Ullman Simpsons short "Good Night." We're taking you 35 years into the past this week, folks. We also talk a little about Dan Castellaneta's Wa…

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So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show (Plus 4 Year Anniversary Show) 1:07:43

3y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

We've hit another milestone, Shorties! Can you believe this? Eat My Shorts turns 4 years old! What began 35 years ago as a TV show on Fox is now a podcast on the internet. Join us as we celebrate a lifetime of memories & reminisce about the very first Simpsons clip show episode. We also spend a little time talking about expired milk pranks, the pos…

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A Milhouse Divided 1:05:53

3y ago1:05:53

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This episode is up there. We know it, we love it, & in this episode we talk about it. Along the way we discover how many Simpsons memes come from this episode, reminisce about American Gladiators & other cancelled TV shows, & really take the starch out of AM radio. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Morning Drive: Driving Under the Influence! 59:53

3y ago59:53

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It's time to celebrate! Jessie & The Nach not only have the weekend on the brain, but they're ready to celebrate 4/20! Today's show gives you the 4/20 report for what's going on in Austin on this wonderful holiday. Jessie reveals her latest gift from Nach, we discuss protesting the local Easy Tiger restaurant/bakery, & Nach discusses his next big p…

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Driving Under the Influence! 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

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It's time to celebrate! Jessie & The Nach not only have the weekend on the brain, but they're ready to celebrate 4/20! Today's show gives you the 4/20 report for what's going on in Austin on this wonderful holiday. Jessie reveals her latest gift from Nach, we discuss protesting the local Easy Tiger restaurant/bakery, & Nach discusses his next big p…

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Last Exit to Springfield 1:14:03

3+ y ago1:14:03

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We're back in the studio to talk about what some people consider to be the all time best Simpsons episode. Is this the all time best episode of Eat My Shorts?! You be the judge. We also get into some tangential subject matter, including unions, the Beatles, the Archie McPhee novelty shop, & how much we appreciate Lenny. ★ Support this podcast on Pa…

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The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase 1:19:48

3+ y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Did someone say long-lost triplets?! This week we cover a conceptually groundbreaking Simpsons episode that not only made The Simpsons a better show, but it made TV a better entertainment medium. We trust that our analysis of this episode will similarly advance the medium of podcasting. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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No Refusal Weekend (with Jessie & Stevesy) 1:05:14

3+ y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

It's the scariest morning of the year! Count Nach & Scary Jessie are joined by friend of the show Spooky Stevesy for a very special and frightening edition of Morning Drive. Jessie shares her daily illustration progress, Nacho brags about his turntable, & Stevesy shares how he's gotten into the sinister holiday spirit and opened his haunted house t…

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Share the Road! (with Jessie & Danny) 56:11

3+ y ago56:11

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It's HUMP DAY, Austin TX!!! Jessie & the Nach are back with special guest Danny to help you power through the middle of your week! Danny catches us up on his wonderful new shenanigans, while Jessie gets into some details on her new mode of transportation! Look out for her in your lane of traffic, Austin! The show gets into rising housing prices in …

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No Refusal Weekend (with Stevesy) 1:05:14

3+ y ago1:05:14

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It's the scariest morning of the year! Count Nach & Scary Jessie are joined by friend of the show Spooky Stevesy for a very special and frightening edition of Morning Drive. Jessie shares her daily illustration progress, Nacho brags about his turntable, & Stevesy shares how he's gotten into the sinister holiday spirit and opened his haunted house t…

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Brother from the Same Planet 1:05:14

4y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

If you’re unsure which episode of The Simpsons this is based on the title, it’s the one where Homer gets punched in the face & falls backwards over a fire hydrant. Fortunately, we cover all relevant plot points of both storylines in this episode, so DO NOT WORRY! Eat My Shorts returns from its ritzy summer vacation to discuss a joke-packed season 4…

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Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie 1:09:49

4y ago1:09:49

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Irvin & Nacho discuss the movie that defined a generation on The Simpsons podcast that defines this generation! America becomes sick with Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie fever, and the only prescription is a movie ticket! Come to hear a couple dudes talking about Itchy and Scratchy a lot, stay for the discussions of PTA meetings, the busy world of Rich…

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Share the Road! (with Danny) 56:11

4y ago56:11

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It's HUMP DAY, Austin TX!!! Jessie & the Nach are back with special guest Danny to help you power through the middle of your week! Danny catches us up on his wonderful new shenanigans, while Jessie gets into some details on her new mode of transportation! Look out for her in your lane of traffic, Austin! The show gets into rising housing prices in …

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Jazzy_Plz: Twitch Streaming and Video Games 1:05:07

4y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

This week we were joined by Jazzy (she/her) and we talked about live-streaming on Twitch and the queer community in the streaming scene! Find Jazzy online at: https://twitter.com/jazzy_plzFind our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://casperolivervo.carrd.co/Podcast logo designed by Ashlee Craft (they/xim) https://ashleecraft.carrd.co/Music by A…

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David Orión Pena: Bilingual Horror and Being Queer in Spain 1:02:56

4y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Recorded back in 2020, we're excited to finally share our interview with David Orión Pena (he/him), the creator behind bilingual queer horror audio drama 'Dos: After You'! We also discuss the different queer experiences between Spain and the United States. Find David on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/dvd_orionFind Dos: After You: https://twitter.c…

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Fear of Flying 1:03:22

4y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Irvin & Nacho are back from vacation to cover a vacation-related "Cowabunga Classic!" The Simpsons are going to some undisclosed location, but this time Marge is afraid of flying. Will her new therapist help her get to the bottom of this trauma in order to overcome it? You just have to listen to the entire podcast to find out, there's no other way …

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Meg Molley Tuten: Less Is Morgue & Audio Dramas 58:32

4y ago58:32

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Continuing on our Pride Month stream with an interview recorded last year with the amazing Meg Molley Tuten (she/they)! Animator, actor, writer, and one of the folks behind the wonderful queer comedy audio drama "Less Is Morgue"! Find Meg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/megtutenTune in to Less Is Morgue: https://twitter.com/lessismorgueFind our hos…

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Emma Goswell: Coming Out Stories 48:56

4y ago48:56

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This week we were joined by Emma Goswell (she/her), the host of the podcast "Coming Out Stories". Emma and Casper Oliver (they/he) talked about podcasting, finding one's flock within the queer community, and also a bit of comparisons between England and the United States. Find Emma in Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmagoswellTune in to Coming Out St…

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Vacation Pileup! (with Jessie) 1:18:26

4y ago1:18:26

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It’s hump day? On 6/9?? Oh my gosh, folks!! Jessie & The Nach return to get you through your morning commute safe & sound & SMILING!!! After catching up with the listeners about their recent vacation, our hosts introduce a new travel segment in time for your summer vacation & tip you off to great flight deals as well as recommend some places to avo…

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Vacation Pileup! 1:18:26

4y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

It's hump day? On 6/9?? Oh my gosh, folks!! Jessie & The Nach return to get you through your morning commute safe & sound & SMILING!!! After catching up with the listeners about their recent vacation, our hosts introduce a new travel segment in time for your summer vacation & tip you off to great flight deals as well as recommend some places to avo…

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Spencer Wan: Studio Grackle Animations 1:04:37

4y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

We have returned from our spontaneous hiatus! This interview was recorded quite a while ago, but we're finally happy to share this talk with Spencer Wan (he/him), the creator of Studio Grackle! You may have seen his work on the "Hades" game trailer, on the Netflix "Castlevania" series, and other great series! Here we talked about his work in animat…

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Viva Ned Flanders 57:34

4y ago57:34

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One betting disk, please! Homer takes Flanders to Vegas on a trip to show Ned how to live life the Simpson way. Irvin & Nacho welcome you to a debaucherous season 10 classic, where in addition to bringing you the best Simpsons information we also have a little time left over to talk about televised implosions, the Moody Blues, & problematic public …

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Radio Bart 1:04:49

4y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Irvin & Nacho return to Grackle Studio to catch up & cover a solid season 3 episode of the Simpsons. Unfortunately Bart decides to misbehave & it results in some consequences for him. Lucky for us, this delinquency is very funny! We also get to talk about Chuck E. Cheese, world band radio, & the Talkboy. Join us on Patreon for the aftershow & pick …

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Morning Drive: Hazardous Weather Ahead (with Jessie, Miggy & Crystal) 1:53:08

4+ y ago1:53:08

1:53:08

Jessie & The Nach are bundled up in a chilly Grackle Studio to usher in your favorite part of the week (duh: the weekend!!!)!!! It's gonna be a cold one, & Jessie provides an important weather update. We reintroduce listeners to our recently updated Etsy shops, talk about Austin's new ghost kitchens, bootleg Chico's Tacos, & welcome previous guests…

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Hazardous Weather Ahead (with Miggy & Crystal) 1:53:08

4+ y ago1:53:08

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Jessie & The Nach are bundled up in a chilly Grackle Studio to usher in your favorite part of the week (duh: the weekend!!!)!!! It's gonna be a cold one, & Jessie provides an important weather update. We reintroduce listeners to our recently updated Etsy shops, talk about Austin's new ghost kitchens, bootleg Chico's Tacos, & welcome previous guests…

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The Joy of Sect 59:08

4+ y ago59:08

59:08

The church of Eat My Shorts convenes again to cover a hallowed Simpsons classic. Irvin & Nacho discuss Springfield falling under the spell of The Leader, it's a cult-heavy episode! We also talk about Rage Against the Machine, receiving strange correspondence in the mail, Sinclair Media(check out the video we talk about on YouTube here), & Jerkass H…

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Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish 1:20:37

4+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Before season 4 of this podcast officially began, Irvin & Nacho took a blood oath to only cover classic episodes of The Simpsons this year. No funny business! Mr. Burns runs for governor of Springfield's state & ropes The Simpson family into his evil pageantry in this politics packed show. We also debut a new fantasy cabinet draft bit, where we're …

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Cris King: Voice Acting, TikToks, and D&D! 46:40

4+ y ago46:40

46:40

This week I am joined by Cris King (she/her), a TikTok voice actress and impressionist! We had a great time chatting about voice acting, improv, and Dungeons & Dragons. Be sure to find Cris on TikTok, Twitter, & more as CrisKingVO! Find Cris on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@criskingvoFind our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://casperoliv…

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Crepes of Wrath 1:02:00

4+ y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Bonjour! Irvin & Nacho kick off season 4 of the podcast with a very special international episode of the Simpsons celebrating our French listeners. Fortunately, as the International Podcast, there is plenty of fun in store for our global listening community. We cover Bart's delinquency & trip to France, Adil's reception at Springfield Elementary, f…

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Amanda Noriko Newman: Stage Combat & Being A Japanese American Actress 1:11:46

4+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

First episode of 2021 and we're joined by Amanda Noriko Newman (she/they) where we discussed stage combat, murder mystery parties, and her experiences as a Japanese-American actress here in the United States. I am SO honored that this is the episode that brings us into 2021! Find our guest on social media at: https://twitter.com/amandanorikoFind ou…

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One Hundred (with Jessie D & Stevesy) 1:29:51

4+ y ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Irvin & Nacho reconvene to deliver a very special episode of the show to you, the Shorties, our wonderful listening community. The Grackle Studio VP is revealed in footage taken from a press conference. Also, this week in Simpsons News includes the recognition of an important event in Simpsons history, & we discuss some journalist's list of most an…

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Charlie Aleman: Casting Barriers While Transmasc 50:23

4+ y ago50:23

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Here we share another interview recorded a few months ago where we chatted with Charlie Aleman (they/them) about barriers that transmasculine actors face in the casting room. We also talked about why we're drawn to playing villains, the ways that media miscasts queer characters, and other heavier but important topics. Find Charlie at: https://www.i…

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Kevin R. Free: Audiobooks, Podcasting, & The Reparations Show 36:29

4+ y ago36:29

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This week's episode we're joined by the delightfully fabulous Kevin R. Free (he/him) who you may recognize from his works in audio books but also as the voice of Kevin in "Welcome to Night Vale"! We discussed his experience in theater, voice over work, podcasting, and most excitingly: The Reparations Show! If you would like tune in and support The …

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Burns' Heir 1:25:47

4+ y ago1:25:47

1:25:47

This week on the show, Mr. Burns' near-death experiences inspires him to find an heir to his fortune, & it involves Bart! Irvin & Nacho recount the episode in real Simpsons historian style, but also bring you many things you won't find in any Simpsons History book. We talk stats, Mr. Burns adventures going undercover as Wavy Gravy, petrified birds,…

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Jason Larock: Dream Daddy, story telling, & DnD 1:02:24

4+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

This week we're sharing an interview that was recorded a few months ago with the fantastic and incredibly skilled Jason Larock (he/him)! You may recognize him from his works as Damien Bloodmarch in Dream Daddy or from his Twitch Streams, but you can also find him in indie projects like The Office Type, Hidden Treasures, and NIGHT/SHADE! We talked a…

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Treehouse of Horror XXXI 47:02

4+ y ago47:02

47:02

Fresh off their live tweet of the episode, Irvin & Nacho discuss the latest entry into the Simpsons' terrifying Treehouse of Horror series. We don't normally like to watch scary things, but we were only watching this episode to get directions on how to watch another TV show! Prepare yourself for chills, as well as our hot takes on treehouses, selli…

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Dani Ernewein: Multi-Gender Attraction in Media 56:29

4+ y ago56:29

56:29

This week I'm joined by Dani Ernewein (she/her) where we talk about multi-gender attraction representation in media, what cartoons we like, and a little ramble about anime and video games. Listen to us spark a fast friendship via Zoom as we on and off dissect how media treats bisexuality, pansexuality, polysexuality, polyamory, and more! Find Dani …

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Treehouse of Horror VIII 1:21:38

4+ y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Irvin & America's Nach turn the scare-o-meter up to 666 to cover a frightfully bone-chilling Simpsons classic where Homer survives an atomic blast that destroys Springfield, Bart is transformed into a fly, & Marge is accused of being a witch. Nacho also shares an update with listeners regarding his application for VP of Grackle Studio, while Irvin …