Random Chatterings
By Arlill Rodriguez
Random ChatteringsJan 08, 2017
Tripping on Every Step - RCB #10
CW: Weed, Ableism
This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when they got really high at a musical festival but how that also made them thinking about masking, as a neurodivergent/atypical person, in public.
We took an expected break due to a darn sore throat but we're back in action again!
Shout-outs to Elliott/groverlicious on Instagram!
Visit groverlicious's shop, for cool artwork on awesome products! https://www.redbubble.com/people/groverlicious/shop
Sources/references:
Solutions for homelessness in California: https://www.housingca.org/policy/solutions/
Balloon Mr. Mackey on South Park: https://youtu.be/khChr_z0L0M?si=xWO567W4N7x468vm
"Fidget [Stim] Toys Aren't Just Hype" article by Katherine Isbister and The Conversation US: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fidget-toys-arent-just-hype/
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes
"Masked Dedede 8 Bit EXTENDED [originally from Kirby Super Star Ultra]" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2024
A Look Towards 2024 - RCB #9
CW: Existentialism, Ableism, Burnout, Mental Health, Depression
This week, Arlill records a therapy session with their podcast (hold on, stay with me now) and talks about the struggles of producing art in 2024 but how they will confront those struggles to produce better episodes for the rest of the year.
Correction: we have 9 WIP projects that are in the back burner. Pray for me lol
Shout-outs to:
-B. Rob who is a very good sport and very patient! Your episodes will be out this year, I promise!
Check his shows here: Random Ramblings w/Rob; RBR: Weekly Wrestling Talk on Apple Podcasts
-The Bookish with Sonya Walger podcast for giving me my first professional opportunity!
Check out the podcast here: Bookish with Sonya Walger
-The whole Ground Game: Georgia team!
Check out the podcast here: Ground Game: Georgia on Apple Podcasts
-Indie VTuber Dokibird!
Check out her YouTube channel here: Dokibird - YouTube
-Friend of the show Alex!
Check out her episodes here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-19-you-cant-have-k-pop-without-tight-pants; http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-22-obscure-childrens-programming
-Julian Taylor for designing our amazing album art all those years ago!
Check out his website here: Julian Taylor Design
-Friend of the show Sergiy for composing our main theme song! (not the one used for this episode)
Check out his YouTube channel here: Sergiy Turchyn - YouTube
Sources/References:
-RC ep 41.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-415-undertale
-RC ep 54.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-545-family-woes
-Smorgasbord - Cambridge Dictionary definition: SMORGASBORD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
-RC 64.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-645-sonic-the-hedgehog-2006
-RCB #8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53rF4rbWju3uEpPtjLJ6IM?si=520829be0fc24dd8
-Embracing Autism website: Embrace Autism
-RC ep 53.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-535-terra-em-transe
-RC ep 59.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-595-mother-3
-RCB #6: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Mr4KLquvAbFR8izvnsRZu?si=eef410a5ac7240dc
-RCB #7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OlgjQju3olrF9iVXo8Foq?si=4264868e4bbb446b
-Vtuber 101 steam by Dokibird: https://www.youtube.com/live/gsnI3zuUbTY?si=kviM4NChISyqc6Ho
-Dokibird’s Return Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J2YmJL0PX5M?si=uzQErtpJXPXYAPEM
-AI Art Controversy article Written by Aminu Abdullahi: Behind the Controversy: Why Artists Hate AI Art
-Sora Video AI controversy article written by Audrey Schomer: Sora AI Videos Easily Confused With Real Footage in Survey Test (EXCLUSIVE)
-Best of 2018 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLhVCqea/
-How AI will Affect Hollywood article by Megan Jamerson: How will AI disrupt Hollywood? Crew members count the ways. | KCRW
-Secret Invasion AI controversy article by Adrian Horton: Marvel faces backlash over AI-generated opening credits | US television | The Guardian
-Arlill’s personal Instagram: instagram.com/arlillrodriguez
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes
"Wii Shop Channel 8 Bit EXTENDED" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2024
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - RCB #8
CW: Ableism, Grooming
-Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104
This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story.
Sources:
Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses
Official Localization: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses
Roger Ebert quote on Kindness: https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/go-gentle-into-that-good-night
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes
"Beware the Forest's Mushrooms 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario RPG" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
“Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino
2023
Blood is Not Thicker than Water - RCB #7
CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma
Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone.
Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes
"穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi
2023
I Feel The Vibes Coming Through (feat. Josh Otsunga of The Josh O Show)
CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health
Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :)
[Episode 28] This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of the Josh O Show as we talk about the underrated art of stand-up comedy! We also talk about our family backgrounds, Josh's writing process, and his favorite stand-up comedians!
Shout-outs to:
-The great Josh O for coming on our program!
Check him out here: Website: http://www.thisisjosho.com
iTunes: http://apple.co/1VWT71o
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisjosho
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisisJoshO/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisjosho/
-Tattooed Bananas Podcast for sending us their promo!
Check these guys out here: Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/49385
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tattooed-bananas-comedy/id1043783727?mt=2
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattooedbananas
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Josh O and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Ending Credits, Ice Cap Zone Act 1, Angel Island Zone Act 1, Special Stage, Carnival Night Zone Act 2, Mini Boss, Chrome Gadget, Launch Base Zone Act 1, Marble Garden Zone Act 2, Data Select [Sonic 3 OST]” composed by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, Cirocco Jones, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grigsby, Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, and Jun Senoue
“Ending Credits, Lava Reef Zone Act 2, Slot
Machine, Bonus Stage, Sky Sanctuary Zone, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Final
Boss, Mushroom Hill Zone Act 1, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Doomsday Zone
[Sonic & Knuckles OST]” composed by Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, and Howard Drossin
2016, 2023
Existence is Painful - RCB #6
CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality
A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting.
Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes
"穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi
2023
What am I Watching? - Week of October 23rd, 2022 - RCB #5
CW: Murder, Suicide
Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob!
Sources:
The Pomutori Collab Stream
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
Screwed: The Complete Story of the Montreal Screwjob
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes
"Megalovania 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2023
Dragon Quest XIS Made Me Cry! - RCB #4
CW: Death, Grief
Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :(
Sources:
The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes
"穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]” composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi
2023
EVA 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time and Why I Like Existentialism (Now) - RCB #3
CW: PTSD, Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis
Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a lot in a short amount of time so we might've spread ourselves thin. Future episodes of RCB will be more focused but I hope you enjoy this experimental podcast!
Correction: Shinji Ikari's father's first name is Gendo, not Genro.
Sources:
3 hour documentary about Hideaki Anno
ACLU's Tracker of anti-LGBTQIA Bills in the United States
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes
"CORE 16-bit" remixed by Bulby
[https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2023
Sonic Frontiers is my Dream Game! (...in theory) - RCB #2
Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong!
Sources:
Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny
Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes
"Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby
[https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2023
RanChat Bits Reboot!! - RCB #1
We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes
"Gaur Plain 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby
[https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2023
An Accurate Snapshot Of That Time
CW: Ableism, Sanism, Culture Shock
Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. I did not know Anchor would move the episode up like this so that will mess up the order but in any case, please enjoy this episode from 2016! :)
[Episode 20] This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joey Liu as he talks about his lessons from filmmaking and his amazing story of being an international college student!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Joey Liu and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Zeal Palace, Memories of Green, Lavos’ Theme, Secret of the Forest, Guardia Castle - Pride and Cou, The Trial, Ruined World, Battle with Magus, Tyran Castle, Undersea Palace [Chrono Trigger OST]” composed by Yasunori Mitsuda
2016, 2023
2022 Update!
Happy Holidays! Just wanted to provide a quick update on what we've been up to as of late and what you can look forward to in the new year! Love you all! See you again very, very soon! :)
-Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
-Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Gender Expression
CW: Suicide, Transphobia
[Episode 86.5] This month, Arlill discusses how gender expression is characterized in the 2020 Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez
"Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"Welcome Horizons (Full Version), Prologue (Phase 5), 5 AM,
7PM, 2AM, 5PM" [Animal Crossing: New Horizons OST] composed by Yasuaki
Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi and Masato Ohashi
2021
Preview: Animal Crossing and Gender Expression
Hello everyone! This is a sneak-peek to next Saturday's episode about Animal Crossing and Gender Expression! Enjoy!
Note: This preview is a work-in-progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone, a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks
"5 AM" [Animal Crossing: New Horizons OST] composed by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi and Masato Ohashi
2021
2021 Update!
Hello again! Shorter than usual podcast for today but I've got a couple of quick updates to share.
Please listen til the end and we'll see you again on May 29th for our next episode!
Shout-outs to:
B. Rob! His episode was fantastic so please check it out and all his stuff when you've got the chance!
RC Episode 78: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eGJGzxI8OXEmp0naR92sT?si=7HS65M61TFSPQIle-58aRw
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3rshow
Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/
Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob
Kidney4ChrisPaige: https://kidney4chrispaige.com/
Ground Game: Georgia! Catch up on all of the episodes and follow them on social media!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ground-game-georgia/id1542228729
Website: https://groundgamepod.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/groundgamepod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundgamepod/
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Controlled Randomness (ft. B. Rob of 3RShow)
CW: Mental Illness, Partner Abuse
[Episode 78] This week, Arlill reunites with the 5-time, 5-time returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow and they talk about a lot of sh*t! Some of the topics covered include accidentally blocking Rob's number, what it means to be podcasting for 5 years, starting a Twitch channel, and how to spend time productively in 2020!
Shout-outs to:
B. Rob for his record fifth appearance on our program! It was awesome catching up with you and I hope you are doing well during this tumultuous time.
Check out Rob’s stuff here:
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2
Website: http://www.randomrob.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3rshow
Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandomRobcast/
Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob
Kidney4ChrisPaige: https://kidney4chrispaige.com/
Shawn FULLER from Horribly Awkward Podcast! - I love you: http://horriblyawkward.podbean.com/
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions) composed by Sergiy Turchyn
"Female Turbulence, Different Road, Powell, Political Pressure, Harvest November, Last Audience, Obsession, Innocent Water, Intolerance, Meridian Child, Nuclear Fusion, Ancient Dolphin, Axe Bring Storm, and Axe Bring Storm [Trials of Mana OST] " by Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshit Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Ryo Yamazaki, and Sachiko Miyano
"Badum-tss" sound effect obtained from orangefreesounds.com - The sound effect is permitted for non-commercial use under license “Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
"Censor-Beep-9" obtained from soundjay.com
"You" by David and Tamela Mann
"Expectations" by Wale feat. 6LACK
2020-2021
Preview: Episode 78!
CW: Mental Illness
Hello everyone! We are back again! This is a sneak-peek to Saturday's episode with 5x returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow! Enjoy! :D
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks
"Female Turbulence and Different Road [Trials of Mana OST]" composed by Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshit Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Ryo Yamazaki, and Sachiko Miyano
2020-2021
Clotheslines Suck (ft. B. Rob of 3RShow) [RE-UP]
[Episode 26] Hey everyone! Due to episode 26's unexpected removal from the feed, I have re-uploaded it and also remixed the audio so that it sounds better than the original version! I explain more in the cold open. Please enjoy this re-run and...who knows, you may be getting more B. Rob content on this feed in the near future! ;)
This week, I’m joined by B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob as we talk about our unabashed love of professional wrestling! We also talk about our hatred of soap operas, and Rob's hands-on experience as an amateur wrestler!
Shout-outs to:
-Random Ramblings w/Rob for reaching out to me on Twitter! It was an absolute pleasure!
Check out Rob’s stuff here:
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2
Website: http://www.randomrobcast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob
Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandomRobcast/
Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob
The episode with Arlill as the guest: http://www.randomrobcast.com/random-chatterings
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“The Metropolis of Fourside, Sunrise & Onett Theme, Happy-Happy is Blue, Snowman (Snow Wood Boarding House), The Sky Runner, Sea of Eden; Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap; Title Screen, Battle Against a Weird Opponent, Sailing to Scaraba, Hi Hi Hi (Saturn Valley); Your Name, Please (Noiseless); Smiles and Tears, Pokey Means Business!, The Lost Underworld; Threed, Free At Last, and Because I Love You [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Setting the Trap [Home Alone OST” composed by John Williams
“Throw Em’ up” by Master P (feat. Kane & Abel)
“You Don’t Have to Cry” by Adina Howard (feat. Michael Speaks)
2016, 2020
A Look Back on 2019 [and 2020] Part 2: Taking Care of Business
CW: Depression, Mental Illness
[Episode 85.5 Pt 2] In part 2 of our annual update episode, Arlill updates everyone on what plans for the podcast will be for the rest of 2020. He also talks briefly about COVID-19, Patreon plans, and he does a year-in-review for all episodes released in 2019!
-As mentioned in the episode, we are currently working on the next "season" of episodes and hopefully, it won't be too long of a wait before they are released. Thank you, as always, for your patience. The wait will be worth it! :)
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, a Zoom H1n Recorder, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Gaur Plain 8 Bit, and CORE 16 Bit (SNES Mega Man X Remix)” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2020
A Look Back on 2019 [and 2020] Pt 1: Black Lives Matter Protests/COVID-19/#MeToo
CW: Depression, Mental Illness, Police Violence, Murder, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Coercion of Minors
[Episode 85.5 Pt 1] In part 1 of our annual update episode, Arlill talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-going Black Lives Matter protests, and the second wave of #MeToo stories from the summer.
-Sadly, we did not reference Breonna Taylor during this episode but we can't ignore the outrage that's been caused by the grand jury's decision to not charge the 3 officers involved in her death. If you can, please donate to the Bail Project as numerous protesters who will be arrested in today's protests will need their bail paid.
The Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/louisville/
Please consider donating to the following organizations/communities if you can:
Homeless Black Trans Women fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/p6q5sm-homeless-black-trans-women-fund
Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/black-trans-protestors-emergency-fund/
The Okra Project: https://linktr.ee/theokraproject
Music for Relief: https://musicforrelief.org/?form=FireReliefFund
Mask Oakland: http://maskoakland.org/give/
Brave Space Alliance: https://mobile.twitter.com/BSAllianceChi
Ground Game LA: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ggla
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, a Zoom H1n Recorder, and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez
2020
Persona 5
CW: Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Suicide, Mental Illness
[Episode 84.5] Back from the dead yet again! Arlill makes his grand return to podcasting with an in-depth look at one of the most acclaimed JRPGs of the current generation, Persona 5!
We will be back very soon with our in-depth update episodes!
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Alex Rodriguez
Recorded with a ZoomH1 Microphone by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Rodriguez
"Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There; Life Will Change, Last
Surprise, Beneath the Mask, Velvet Room, Beneath the Mask - Instrumental
Version, Will Power, Tokyo Emergency, Regret [Persona 5 OST] composed
by Shoji Meguro, vocals by Lyn
2020
SpongeBob SquarePants - Dying For Pie
[Episode 83.5] This month, Arlill talks about one of his favorite SpongeBob episodes, the immortal Dying for Pie!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“SpongeBob Squarepants Theme Song” performed by Painty the Pirate and the Kids Choir
“Prototype SpongeBob Theme” performed by Nicholas Carr, Sage Guyton and Jeremy Wakerfield
“Gaur Plain 8 Bit, CORE 16 Bit (SNES Mega Man X Remix), and Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
Footage from “Dying For Pie”, written by Aaron Springer, C. H. Greenblatt, Merriweather Williams; Animation Director: Edgar Larrazaba; Creative Director: Derek Drymon
“SpongeBob Closing Theme” performed by Steve Belfer
2019
Preview: SpongeBob - Dying For Pie
Hey everybody! After almost a year, it’s time for another preview! This is a sneak-peek to next week's minisode about the SpongeBob classic, Dying For Pie! Enjoy!
Note: This preview is a work in progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks
“Guar Plain 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2019
Update 2.
[Please listen to the Best of 2018 episode first then listen to this once you are done for context. You will definitely hear the traffic in this recording. We are trying to record in a new space and we hope to improve the audio in future recordings.]
It's been a while since I've been on your feeds so it's time for another update.
I talk about what I've been currently up to, what's been preventing the show from having regular uploads, plans to start a Patreon, and the upload schedule for the remainder of 2019.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
The Best of 2018
CW: Includes references to rape and sexual assault.
[Episode 82.5] This week, Random Chatterings returns with our annual tradition of both listing the top 10 pop-culture things of last year and posting it far, far after everyone else posted their own lists!
-Please check the feed on your podcatcher of choice for a more detailed update on what I've been up to and why this episode was so late. My apologies to all of you. :(
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Spirit Extermination, Ushiwaka's Dance ~ Playing with Ushiwaka, The Sun Rises, ''Reset'' ~''Thank You'' Version~ [Okami OST]” composed by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, and Akari Kaida
2019
[Month of ♫ Finale] The Meditative Melodies of I Am Setsuna
[Episode 81.5] It's our Month of Music finale and we're wrapping things up with a look at the minimalistic soundtrack for I Am Setsuna!
You can buy the I Am Setsuna soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Winters-Setsuna-Original-Soundtrack-Collection/dp/B01IULF6ZE
-Thanks so much to everyone who's been listening to us during the Month of Music! Hope we were able to introduce you to some amazing music!
-As we mentioned at the end of this halfpisode, we have big plans ahead for this podcast! Keep your eyes on Twitter (@ranchatpodcast) or Instagram (@randomchatterings) for more info soon! ;)
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"The Winter Breeze, A Sense of Safety, Thug Life!, Beginning of The End, The Savage Coast, Ruins, Into The Woods, Rare, A Fantastic Encounter, and The World of Snow [I Am Setsuna OST]" composed by Tomoki Miyoshi
2019
[Month of ♫] Knuckle Sandwiches: The SA/SA2 Raps
[Episode 80.5] This week, in part 4 of our Month of Music, I talk about the infamous Knuckles rap songs as featured in Sonic Adventure 1 and 2!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"Unknown from M.E. [Sonic Adventure OST]" composed by Marlon Saunders with Red Foxx and Kenichi Tokoi
"Kick the Rock…Wild Canyon, A Ghost’s Pumpkin Soup…Pumpkin Hill,
Dive Into The Mellow…Aquatic Mine, Space Trip Steps…Meteor Herd and
Deeper…Death Chamber [Sonic Adventure 2 OST]" composed by Jun Senoue,
Kenichi Tokoi, Fumie Kumatani, and Tomoya Ohtani, vocals by Hunnid-P
2019
[Month of ♫] The Music of Captain Toad: 3D World Odyssey
[Episode 79.5] This week, in part 3 of our Month of Music, I talk about three amazing soundtracks from the Mario series: Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Super Mario Odyssey!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"Beach Level, Hands on Hall, and Bowser Battle Castle 1 [Super Mario 3D World OST]" composed by Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo, and Yasuaki Iwata
"The Book [First Episode], Fort Fuzz [Castle Stage], and Universal Unary Unison [Space Stage] [Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker OST]" composed by Naoto Kubo and Mahito Kotota
“Bonneton, Steam Gardens, Bubblaine, New Donk City: Night 1 and 2, RoboBrood Battle, Ruined Dragon Battle, and Peach’s Castle [Super Mario Odyssey OST]" composed by Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fuji, and Koji Kondo
2019
[Month of ♫] Sonic Mania's Snappy Soundtrack
[Episode 78.5] This week, in part 2 of our Month of Music, I talk about the excellent soundtrack of 2017’s Sonic Mania and nothing else! Guaranteed! Spoilers ahead!
You can buy the Sonic Mania soundtrack and other Sonic OSTs on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonic-mania-original-soundtrack-selected-edition/1333856904
Tee Lopes also released his first solo album, Youniverse, which you can check out here: https://teelopes.bandcamp.com/album/youniverse
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"Mirage Saloon Act 1 (S&T version), UFO Special Stage, Hard Boiled Heavies Boss, Green Hill Zone Act 2, Stardust Speedway Zone Act 1, Mean Bean Machine, and Credits [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Lost Valley, Ghost Town, and Mortar Canyon [Sonic Forces OST]”
composed by Tomoya Ohtani, Naofumi Hataya, Kenichi Tokoi, and Takahito
Eguchi
2019
[Month of ♫] A Trip Through Octopath Traveler's OST
[Episode 77.5] This week, we begin a brand-new mini-series, the Month of Music! In this week’s musical showcase, I talk about the fantastic soundtrack of Octopath Traveler!
You can buy the Octopath Traveler soundtrack on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/octopath-traveler-original-soundtrack/1406665639
Shout-outs to:
-VGMpire for inspiring me and the overall concept for this and previous music episodes!
Check them out here: http://www.vgmpire.com/, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
"Grandport, Center of Commerce; Atlasdam, Seat of Learning; Cobbleston, Nestled in the Hills; The Riverlands, The Gate of Finis; My Quiet Forest Home; Decisive Battle 1; Decisive Battle 2; Battle 2; Town Veiled in White [Octopath Traveler OST]” composed by Yasunori Nishiki
2019
The Lost Episode (ft. Lisa Ruelas)
[Episode 71] Yup, you read that correctly; this is the lost episode that we hinted about back in the Look Back on 2018 halfpisode! Returning guest Lisa Ruelas joins me in a brief but enjoyable conversation about adult animation! We talk about South Park, Futurama, King of the Hill and anime!
Shout-outs to:
-Lisa Ruelas for coming back to the program!
Check out her previous episode here: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-47-keepin-it-classy-feat-lisa-ruelas
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Lisa Ruelas and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Natural Life A, Natural Life B, Rampant Evils, Refreshed Mind,
and Impermanence [Muramasa: The Demon Blade OST” composed by Hitoshi
Sakimoto and Basiscape
2017, 2019
Sweet Victory (ft. Sara of Wildchats: Get'cha Head in the Podcast)
[Episode 77] This week, I’m joined by returning guest Sara of the fantastic Wildchats: Get’cha Head in the Podcast as we talk about SpongeBob Squarepants! In the first segment, we talk about how we were introduced to the series and what our favorite episodes are. In the second segment, we talk about the 2 films and have a lengthy discussion on the future of the series!
Shout-outs to:
-Sara for returning to the program to talk about SpongeBob!
Check her stuff out here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44V7A2trwex5Qao5FbRH1I?si=YHio1Mp2RiWbCNo6fGNqZg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wildchats
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildchatspcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchatspodcast/
Arlill's guest spot on Wildchats: https://soundcloud.com/wildchats/13-phineas-and-ferb-w-arlill-rodriguez
Sara’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamsaracarreras
Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsaracarreras/
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone by Sara Carreras and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
"Village of the Damned, Le Bouquet Magique, ALCHEMY (f- Dale North); The Alchemist’s Haven, Waltz for One, Art Through Adversity, The Battle Within, Out of the Shadows, The Final Note [Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows OST]" by Jake Kaufman, Arcubalis, Jeff Ball and Mint Potion
“The Best Day Ever” by Tom Kenny
“F.U.N. Song” by Tom Kenny and Mr. Lawrence
2019
Serious Stories, That's What I Want (ft. VeryRandomButterfly)
[Episode 76] This week, VeryRandomButterfly (VRB) returns to the show to talk about many topics! In the first segment, VRB talks about the D&D podcast Tales of Swordfall and some amazing thrift goods she’s found! In the second segment, we talk about all the games we played in 2018!
Shout-outs to:
-VeryRandomButterfly for returning to the program after more than a year! It was so much fun!
Check her stuff out here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/veryrandombutterfly1/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VryRdmButterfly
Deviantart: http://veryrandombutterfly.deviantart.com/
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/veryrandombutterfly
Discord: https://discord.gg/YJEhc5m
Tales of Swordfall D&D podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xX1n5WrXvnZKXpwzGFiqw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/swordfalldnd?lang=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ahwn3TGzSq2IaPXrnYc86
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/swordfalldnd
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone, Audacity, and Discord by VeryRandomButterfly and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
"Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There; Life Will Change, 全ての人の魂の詩, Beneath the Mask -Instrumental Version-; Blooming Villain, Will Power, Last Surprise, Regret, Beneath the Mask [Persona 5 OST]" composed by Shoji Meguro
"Lenny" by Stevie Ray Vaughn
"Emerald" by Thin Lizzy
2019
Cream of the Crop (ft. B. Rob of Random Ramblings w/Rob)
[Episode 75] It's our first episode of 2019 and we're starting things off with returning guest B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob! Rob and I talk about many things including independent fundraising, podcasting for over 3 years, the deaths of Mean Gene Okerlund and Bob Einstein, anime, Smash Ultimate, virtual YouTubers and using your Switch to only watch YouTube on it! It’a a doozy of a show!
Shout-outs to:
-B. Rob for his record fourth appearance on the show! Always a pleasure speaking with you, buddy!
Check out Rob’s stuff here:
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-ramblings-w-rob/id1076070020?mt=2
Website: http://www.randomrobcast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RShow/https://twitter.com/ItsBRob
PodBean Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/3RShow
Wrestling Is Trash: https://www.randomrobcast.com/wit/
The Real Robinsons: https://www.randomrobcast.com/realrobinsons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandomRobcast/
Merch Store: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/random-ramblings-w-rob
The episode with Arlill as the guest: http://www.randomrobcast.com/random-chatterings
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
"Moonlight Judgment (Final Boss Theme), Stage 9B - Fallen Moon's Requiem, Stage 7 - Defiler of Taboos, Stage 5 - Sunder the Night, Stage 3 - The Brilliant Void, File Select, Stage 8 - Curse of the Moon, Nightmare of the Cursed Ones (Secret Boss Theme), Pre-Boss Room (Boss Rush) - New Ally Skill Instructions, Zangetsu is Gone (Nightmare Ending), The Moon - Cursed Man, Zangetsu (Intro Story) [Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon OST] composed by Michiru Yamane
Faraway by Marcia Ambrosias (ft. Busta Rhymes)
Booty by Black Youngsta
2019
A Look Back On 2018
[Episode 76.5] This week, Arlill looks back on the tumultuous year of 2018 and talks about some major changes coming to the podcast in the new year. He also talks about the many highlights and accomplishments made in 2018 and drops hints to upcoming episodes coming in 2019!
-Thanks again to everyone who listens to the podcast, shares it with their friends, and reviews the show on Apple Podcasts! I’m deeply and eternally grateful to every single one of you and I hope you enjoy the ride as we roll into 2019! :’)
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Stage 5 - Sunder the Night, Moonlight Judgement
(Final Boss Theme), Stage 7 - Defiler of Taboos, Stage 9B - Fallen
Moon’s Requiem [Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon OST]” composed by
Michiru Yamane
2018
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
[Episode 75.5] This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed 2008 Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including the build-up to the game’s release, the game itself, and the future of the Smash Bros. series!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Main Theme, Menu 01, Overworld, Snowman (Mother 3), Melee
Battlefield 2, Mode 01, Kongo Jungle (Melee), Ricco Harbor, Ai no Uta,
Shin Onigashima, Calling to the Night, Brinstar Remix [Super Smash Bros.
Brawl OST]” arranged by Takahiro Nishi, Shogo Sakai, Masaaki
Iwasaki, Yutaka Iraha, Keigo Ozaki and Kentaro Ishizaka, Brawl Main
Theme composed by Nobuo Uematstu
2018
Preview: Smash Bros.
Oh, hi there! Haven’t done one of these in a while! 😛 Next week’s halfpisode is a very special one! Can you figure out which Smash Bros. game I’m talking about? There’s only one way to find out!
Note: This preview is a work in progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks “Norfair Remix [Super Smash Bros. Brawl OST]” remixed by Smash Bros. Sound Team
2018
Nintendo Consoles! Pt. 2 (ft. Zach of DigiWuts)
[Episode 74] This week, we continue our special 2-parter about Nintendo Consoles with returning guest Zach from the DigiWuts! In part 2, we talk about the Wii and the Wii U and in our final segments, we talk about the Switch, its immediate impact in the gaming world, and what the future of the Switch will be.
Shout-outs to:
-My main Zach for coming back to the show after a whole year! I do apologize that your episodes always get delayed 😞 I’ll get better at this in the future, I promise!
Check him and the DigiWuts crew out here:
Zach’s personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zdiggidy26
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharireynolds/DigiWuts Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigiWuts
Dustin, their editor: https://twitter.com/RealFansStand
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiWuts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digiwuts/
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Zachari Michael Reynolds and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Golden, Quiet and Falling, Checking In, and Heart of the Mountain [Celeste OST]” composed by Lena Raine
“Wii Shop Channel Theme” composed by Kazumi Totaka
“The Flatlands [Octopath Traveler OST]” composed by Yasunori Nishiki
2018
Nintendo Consoles! Pt. 1 (ft. Zach of DigiWuts)
[Episode 73] This week, I’m joined by returning guest Zach from the DigiWuts as we talk about Nintendo consoles! In part 1 of a special 2-parter, we talk about the NES, SNES, N64, and the GameCube while also dropping some interesting trivia as well as our personal experiences with each console!
Shout-outs to:
-My main man Zach for coming back to the show after a whole year! It is always a pleasure talking with you about video games and Sonic!
Check him and the DigiWuts crew out here:
Zach’s personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zdiggidy26
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharireynolds/DigiWuts Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigiWuts
Dustin, their editor: https://twitter.com/RealFansStand
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiWuts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digiwuts/
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Zachari Michael Reynolds and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Reach for the Summit, Resurrections, and In The Mirror [Celeste OST]” composed by Lena Raine
"Topman Stage [Mega Man III OST]” composed by Yasuaki Fujita
2018
Space Banjos (ft. Alexi Rose Belchere of Gloomy June)
[Episode 74.5] This week, I'm joined by the lead vocalist and songwriter of Gloomy June, Alexi Rose Belchere! We talk about her blog, Nocean Beach, her musical inspirations, the ideas behind Gloomy June's upcoming album, and how Alexi first got into anime!
Shout-outs to:
-Alexi for dropping by! It was a pleasure meeting her! Good luck to Gloomy June [formerly The Y Axes] on a successful crowdfunding campaign!
Check them out here:
Gloomy June's website: https://gloomyjune.bandcamp.com/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gloomy-june
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gloomyjuneca?lang=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mEx3BZllandD1ScLebLBW
IndieGoGo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/no-waves-by-the-y-axes#/
Check out Alexi’s personal stuff here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexibelchere/https://twitter.com/noceanbeach
YouTube: https://t.co/kVc4kaPKq6
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noceanbeach/
Talking Simpsons guest spot: https://talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simpsons-homerpalooza-with-alexi-rose
What A Cartoon guest spot: https://whatacartoonfeed.libsyn.com/what-a-cartoon-flcl-fooly-cooly
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Alexi Rose Belchere and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Gaur Plain 8 Bit, CORE 16 Bit (SNES Mega Man X Remix), and Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
“Light” by the Y Axes
2018
Afternoon Routine (ft. Sara and Tiffany of Wildchats: Get'cha Head in the Podcast)
[Episode 72] Yes! The first regular episode of 2018 and it’s extra special because my guests this week are Sara and Tiffany from Wildchats: Get'cha Head in The Podcast! In the first segment, we talk about our afternoon routines AKA what activities we did after school. In the second and third segments, we remember some of the most embarrassing and difficult experiences we had adjusting to life in middle/high school.
Shout-outs to:
Sara and Tiffany for being my first guests in a very long time! It was so much fun and it was an honor to be their first guest of their podcast as well!
Check their stuff out here:
Phineas and Ferb episode with Arlill as the guest: https://soundcloud.com/wildchats/13-phineas-and-ferb-w-arlill-rodriguez
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44V7A2trwex5Qao5FbRH1I?si=YHio1Mp2RiWbCNo6fGNqZg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wildchats
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildchatspcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchatspodcast/
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded by Sara Carreras, Tiffany Wang and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
"Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn
“Ending Theme, Daughter of the Dark God, They Who Govern Reason, Decisive Battle 1, The Riverlands, The Frostlands, The Highlands; Flamesgrace, Guiding Light; Dark Caverns, On A Knife’s Edge, Among Stately Peaks, The Trees Have Eyes, Battle at Journey’s End, The One They Call The Witch [Octopath Traveler OST” composed by Yasunori Nishiki
"Hands on Me" by taeyeon
"Bad Boy" by Red Velvet
2018
[Month of KOTH Bonus] A Fire-Fighting We Will Go
[Episode 73.5] Surprise! We’ve got one more episode for Month of King of the Hill and it’s a doozy! Special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about the Season 3 classic A Fire-Fighting We Will Go! In this hum-dinger of an episode, we talk about the dysfunctional relationship of the guys, why the firefighters are right to strike, differences between the network version and the syndicated version, and arguably the best scene in all of KOTH!
Final Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for joining on these longer than usual recording sessions way back in July! His enthusiasm and insight made these episodes better than they would have been if I had done it alone! I look forward to our next collaboration together!
Check out the first episode Lorenz was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“I Know A Little” by Trace Adkins
Footage from “A Fire-Fighting We Will Go”, written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland and directed by Cyndi Tang-Loveland
“Monkey Blue Face Off 8 Bit, Jungle World N64,
Diggersby Land 8 Bit, Casino Park 8 Bit, Jump Up, Superstar! 8 Bit,
High Above the Land (The Flying Machine) 16 Bit (SNES) remixed by Bulby
(https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2018
[Month of KOTH Finale] Dale to the Chief
[Episode 72.5] Finally, after one and a half years, it’s the finale of Month of King of the Hill! Special guest Lorenz Kim and I conclude our mini-series with Season 9’s Dale to the Chief where we talk about faux-patriotism, government bureaucracy, and gender norms. We also talk about the impact King of the Hill has had on us and what we think of the potential reboot.
Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for recording with me for a total of 5 hours over 2 days! It was his idea to record these episodes together and it was such a blast! We hint at it several times during this episodes but we may do a sequel Month of KOTH down the line! Nothing specific to announce yet but stay tuned!
Check out the first episode Lorenz was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“Move It On Over” covered by Travis Tritt and George Thorogood, originally by Hank Williams
Footage from “Dale to the Chief”, written by Garland Testa and directed by Anthony Lioi
“Vegeta's Theme 8 Bit, Rainbow Road 8 Bit, and You Will Know Our Names 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2018
[Month of KOTH] The Texas Skillsaw Massacre
[Episode 71.5] It’s Week 4 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 7’s The Texas Skillsaw Massacre, where we address Hank’s anger issues throughout the series and Dale losing his smoking finger.
Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill!
Check out the first episode he was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“One Tin Soldier” by Brittany Murphy [in-character as Luanne Platter]
Footage from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland and directed by Shaun Cashman
“Gotenks' Theme 8 Bit, Jungle Challenge 8 Bit, and Norfair Ancient Ruins 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2018
[Month of KOTH] Pretty, Pretty Dresses
[Episode 70.5] It’s Week 3 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 3’s Pretty, Pretty Dresses, an incredibly dark episode that takes a sympathetic look at Bill Dauterive’s life and his struggles with mental illness.
Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill!
Check out the first episode he was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“Mow Against The Grain” by The Hill Family Singers
“That Person’s Name Is 8 Bit, Great Sea 16 Bit (SNES) ~ LoZ WW, and Yamcha’s Theme 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2018
[Month of KOTH] Hank's Dirty Laundry
[Episode 69.5] It’s Week 2 of Month of King of the Hill! This week, special guest Lorenz Kim and I talk about Season 2’s Hank’s Dirty Laundry, a wholesome and family friendly episode about dryers, surprise birthday parties, and video tapes! ;)
Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill!
Check out the previous episode he was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“Get in Line” by The Barenaked Ladies
“Goku Black’s Theme 8 Bit, Megalovania 8 Bit, and Bardock’s Theme 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike/featured)
2018
[Month of KOTH] Westie Side Story
[Episode 68.5] This week, we begin the long-promised Month of King of the Hill with special guest Lorenz Kim from episode 25! In part 1 of our mini-series, we talk about Westie Side Story, a quite timely episode from Season 1!
Shout-outs to:
-Lorenz Kim for joining me on this journey through King of the Hill!
Check out the previous episode he was on here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-25-hammer-smashed-face
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Lorenz Kim and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“King of the Hill Theme Song” by The Refreshments
“Teddy Bear” by Mike Judge [in-character as Hank Hill]
Footage from “Westie Side Story”, written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger and directed by Brian Sheesley
“Gaur Plain 8-bit, CORE 16-bit (SNES Remix), and Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby
[https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby]
2018
Kirby Air Ride's City Trial Mode
[Episode 67.5] This week, Arlill talks about the City Trial mode from the underrated GameCube game, Kirby Air Ride!
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno
“Opening, Menu, Fantasy Meadows, Light, City, City (Backside),
Revenge of Meta Knight (originally from Kirby Super Star) [Kirby Air
Ride OST]” composed by Shogo Sakai, Jun Ishikawa, Hirokazu Ando, and Tadashi Ikegami
2018
Preview: Kirby Air Ride's City Trial Mode
Hey everybody! This is a sneak-peek to next week's minisode about Kirby Air Ride’s City Trial Mode! Enjoy!
Note: This preview is a work in progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
"Knuckles Theme (from Sonic 3)" composed by Brad Buxer and Bobby Brooks
“Dream Land [Kirby Air Ride OST]” by Shogo Sakai, Jun Ishikawa, Hirokazu Ando, and Tadashi Ikegami
2018