Aemy Blackfyre
By Aemy Blackfyre
youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
twitter.com/aemyblackfyre
My cover art is by Michael Klarfeld
Aemy BlackfyreFeb 25, 2021
[Birthday] Buddy Banter 5: "Shows We Were Obsessed W/As Teens" With Buddies
We're gonna party like it's my birthday! Buddy Banter is a pseudo-monthly series where I go live on my youtube channel with a friend to discuss a topic of their choice. Well, this episode *I* choose the topic. I am having all four buddies on to talk about shows we were obsessed with during our teens. Join me, Lo the Lynx, Micah of Clark, John Webster, and Joggi in teenage nostalgia! This is an official #Lynxfyre episode, and you can watch the video format on the Aemy Blackfyre Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/gh4t2jhYto8
I co-host "Bleep the Patriarchy" on The Unspun Yarn! https://www.youtube.com/c/theunspunyarn
Amy's links:
anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
twitter.com/aemyblackfyre
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Lo's links: twitter.com/lo_the_lynx
lothelynx.wordpress.com/
Micah's links:
twitter.com/Micah_ofClark
twitter.com/planetospodcast
soundcloud.com/planetos-podcast
John's links:
anchor.fm/cinematic-realms
Joggi's links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZlbTL4F8ocxXcXJ6L6-HA
podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/through-the-moon-door/id1536861275
All images used in the video version are the property of their respective production companies.
Lo’s Shows: Glee, Doctor Who, Teen Wolf, Honorable Mentions: SKAM, Torchwood
Micah’s Shows: Justice League the Animated Series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Fullmetal Alchemist, Honorable Mention: Transformers
Joggi’s Shows: Gravity Falls, Bob’s Burgers, Skins
John’s Shows: Highlander, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel
Amy’s Shows: Charmed, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Tru Blood, Honorable Mentions: Vampires Diaries [Basically, everything on the CW], Naruto, Misfits
Bonus Ep: Bleep the Friendly Skies w/Mama Blackfyre
Tune in for a special episode of BLEEP the Patriarchy on the Unspun Yarn in celebration of Mother's Day. We are bringing on a very special guest this week, Gail, aka Momma Blackfyre, my mom! She shares her experiences as a member of the USAF as well as her time with the FAA. She also tells some childhood stories, what it means to be a feminist mom, and more.
May 5th is Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Indigenous women are at a higher risk of being a victim of violent crime. Today we wear red to remember and advocate. You can learn more here: https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/may-5-is-national-day-of-awareness-for-missing-and-murdered-native-women-and-girls
Nessie: https://twitter.com/1QuestingBeast?s=20
Unspun Yarn: https://twitter.com/UnspunY?s=20
Amy: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre?s=20
http://youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Gail: https://twitter.com/GailWill1?s=20
Watch this episode in video form: https://youtu.be/BX7N2gBa5OA
Our Favorite Degrassi: The Next Generation Couples w/Jen
I am joined by Jen of the Lisa & Jen Go Canadian, Eh Podcast! We talk about our favorite Degrassi: The Next Generation couples and couples that should NOT have been. Please check out Jen's podcast and give them a 5 star review.
Amy's links: https://anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
twitter.com/aemyblackfyre
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Jen's links: https://twitter.com/GoCanadianEhPod
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1524336275
Buddy Banter Episode 4: The Kung Fu Panda Movies w/Joggi
For my fourth episode of Buddy Banter, I am joined by my friend Joggi to talk about the Kung Fu Panda movies! I will be taking a break in April for Buddy Banter, but I will be back in May with all of my Buddies for a special birthday episode.
Amy's links:
twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
aemyblackfyre.podbean.com
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Joggi's links:
twitter.com/Joggi98
youtube.com/user/MrTojoLP
youtube.com/channel/UCqZlbTL4F8ocxXcXJ6L6-HA
ATLA & LOK: Avatar the Last Airbender Finale w/Haxdogma
I am joined by Haxdogma to talk about the finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender and how it has changed our expectations for animation and TV. Check out Hax's channel, his content is top notch!
Amy's links:
youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
aemyblackfyre.podbean.com
Hax's links:
twitter.com/HaxDogma
youtube.com/haxdogma
ATLA & LOK: Zuko Character Study W/Lady Triple & Kw Dent
In this episode I discuss Zuko's character and story arc with Kw Dent and Lady Triple!
Amy's Links: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
https://anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Lady Triple's Links:
https://twitter.com/ladyxtriple
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyx8OMKG6qkhvAsmSZhpk_w
Kw Dent's Links:
https://twitter.com/KWDent2
https://thebloodofthepodcast.home.blog/
Bonus Episode: The Phoenix in Mythology and Pop Culture on the Unspun Yarn
I talk with my good friend Nessie over on her Youtube channel, The Unpspun Yarn, to talk about the phoenix.
Check out Nessie's channel: youtube.com/theunspunyarn
Nessie's Twitter: twitter.com/UnspunY
Our stream about monkeys: https://youtu.be/xo25pLM2XJA
Our stream about sphinxes: https://youtu.be/9PMju4Dw8FM
My links:
twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Air Nation Discussion & Essay w/Lady Triple, Joggi, & Steven Stark
I have on a panel to discuss the Air Nation and airbending in Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, and read my short essay "Cultural Influences on the Air Nation."
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's Channel: youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Joggi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joggi98
Through the Moon Door channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTojoLP
Through the Moon Door Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/65vvfUxU85FDpT4QlUpuDr?si=PA6Rw0faQy6J2pZ7PJtqXA
Christina/Lady Triple's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladyxtriple
Litbringers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyx8OMKG6qkhvAsmSZhpk_w
Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealStevenStark
Here Be Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheArchmagusEternal
Buddy Banter Episode 3: Can We Keep Politics Out of Fantasy? w/Lo the Lynx
Buddy Banter is a pseudo-monthly series where I have a friend on to talk about a topic of their choice. For the third episode of Buddy Banter, I talk with my good friend Lo the Lynx about politics & contemporary issues and fantasy. Can we separate the two? What do we gain/lose from this? If an author is problematic, what content can we consume instead?
Audio format: https://anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre
https://aemyblackfyre.podbean.com/
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's Blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Lo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx
Lo's Blog: https://lothelynx.wordpress.com/
I am continuing to co-host "Bleep The Patriarchy" with Nessie on the Unspun Yarn: https://www.youtube.com/theunspunyarn
I stream with John Webster every Saturday at 7pm ET about movies on "Cinematic Realms": https://www.youtube.com/johnwebsterfilm
ASOIAF Collab: "Dear Jon (You Know Nothing)" & Discussion w/Julie
In this episode Julie and I read our co-authored letter to Jon Snow and discuss his character & storyline.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's Blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Amy's Youtube channel: youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Julie's Instagram: @arayaflint
Sanrixian's art: https://mallorydorn.com/
Vanessa Cole's art: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/vanessa-cole/shop
ATLA: Chinese Writing & Character Names in Avatar the Last Airbender
In this episode I talk about the role of Chinese writing in Avatar the Last Airbender, and in character names. I use a lot of visuals in the original video so make sure to check that out: https://youtu.be/lN-Xqi77ONI
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Wine tasting and AMA
In this special live stream I taste some wine I won and take questions from the chat!
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
ASOIAF: "Defending Civilization: The Five Forts, The Wall, & The Great Wall" (SORRY FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES!)
In this essay I look at Great Wall imagery in the walls of Planetos. I apologize for the audio issues
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
ASOIAF: "Peachy Keen! Summer, Brotherhood, and Immortality"
In this essay I discuss peach imagery in A Song of Ice and Fire and talk about its Eastern symbolism.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
ASOIAF: "Born a Lion, not a Monkey: Tyrion Lannister and the Monkey King"
In my first ever asoiaf essay, I look at the monkey imagery that surrounds Tyrion Lannister, especially as it related to Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, of Journey to the West fame.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
ASOIAF: Collab Theory, "The Sun Hiding the Spear: Darkstar as Doran's Spy"
In this episode I read the collab essay that I wrote with Julie Araya Flint.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's Blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Amy's Youtube channel: youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Julie's Instagram: @arayaflint
Buddy Banter Episode 1: Gender Stereotypes & Media Consumption w/John Webster
This is the first episode of Buddy Banter, a monthly series where I have talk to a friend about a topic of their choice. For this inaugural episode, my friend John Webster of John Webster Film joins me to talk about how gender stereotypes affect what media we like.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's Blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Amy's Youtube channel: youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnWebsterFilm
John's channel (we stream Saturdays at 7pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYdeYWmUdwT5j95yczkrBQ
Buddy Banter Episode 2: DC on the TV w/Micah Clark
Buddy Banter is a monthly series where I have a friend on and we talk about a topic of their choice. In this episode, Micah and I discuss DC movies and shows.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's Blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com/
Micah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Micah_ofClark
Planetos Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/planetos-podcast
HDM: Season 2 Discussion w/Lo the Lynx
In this episode Lo the Lynx and I discuss season two of His Dark Materials
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Lo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx
Lo's blog: lothelynx.wordpress.com
Support Lo: ko-fi.com/lothelynx
ASOIAF: Darkstar Theory & Discussion w/Julie
I discuss my co-authored theory with Julie Araya Flint, and we discuss Darkstar and the Dornish storyline.
Hear me read the theory: https://anchor.fm/aemyblackfyre/episodes/ASOIAF-Collab-Theory--The-Sun-Hiding-the-Spear-Darkstar-as-Dorans-Spy-epq8ej
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Julie's Instagram: @arayaflint
ASOIAF: Shade of the Evening Tree Theory & Discussion w/Crowfood's Daughter, Archmaester Emma, & All Hail the Night's Queen
In this episode I read my co-authored theory with All Hail the Night's Queen, and have her as well as Crowfood's Daughter and Archmaester Emma on to discuss.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Night's Queen's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0t_YtBhiIbrOmPr_ZVKtlA
Night's Queen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHailTheNigh1
Crowfood's Daughter's video on Shade of the Evening trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiHDmj2jrtI&t=1471s
Crowfood's Daugther's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTkPAgya-tMFF268FmkOhA
Crowfood's Daugther's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crowfood_sD
Emma's blog: https://redmiceatplay.wordpress.com/
Emma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELSmith1994
HDM: Orientalism & Colonialism in His Dark Materials w/Lo the Lynx
In this episode I read my essay "Orientalism in His Dark Materials" and discussion orientalism & colonialism in the series with Lo the Lynx
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Amy's discussion with Archmaester Buzzkill about orientalism in asoiaf: https://youtu.be/zwHjwMZdVv4
Lo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx
Lo's blog: lothelynx.wordpress.com
Support Lo: ko-fi.com/lothelynx
ASOIAF: Cersei Discussion w/Rohanne
I read my essay comparing Cersei to Empress Dowager Cixi and discuss with my friend Rohanne.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Rohanne's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cyrilwoodcock
ASOIAF: Lysono Maar Discussion w/Lo the Lynx
I read my co-authored essay with Lo the Lynx "The Beautiful Spymaster: Lysono Maar, Orientalism, and Liminality" and we discuss Maar's character and possible future.
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AemyBlackfyre
Amy's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aemyblackfyre
Amy's blog: https://asoiafchineselit.wordpress.com
Amy's discussion with Archmaester Buzzkill about orientalism in asoiaf: https://youtu.be/zwHjwMZdVv4
Lo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx
Lo's blog: lothelynx.wordpress.com
Support Lo: ko-fi.com/lothelynx