web01.fireside.fm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Fantasy” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/fantasy Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto Del Fauno) https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/194 68d5ef12-926e-46de-8079-9ce3e0fcab37 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century. 2:24:11 yes A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century. Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!" GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete fantasy, spanish, fairy tale, fairy tales, guillermo del toro, cinema, film, films, movie, movies, horror, spain, myth, mythology A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!"

GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete

]]> A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!"

GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete

]]> Final Fantasy VII https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/193 5cb81e3e-6e30-46a6-a7be-20294864441d Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief By 1997 SquareSoft had honed its turn-based JRPG engine and operatic story to a fine point. Although Final Fantasy VII followed on its exquisite predecessor, no one could have predicted what a groundbreaking phenomenon the series' first 3D entry would be. The fusion of cyberpunk and medieval motifs, its melancholy but striving world, emotional soundtrack, and unforgettable characters have stood the test of time. Guest podcaster Gen Moonen ("Fun" and Games, www.genmoonen.com) joins our party to celebrate nearly 30 years of Final Fantasy VII casting a planet-changing spell. 2:55:30 yes By 1997 SquareSoft had honed its turn-based JRPG engine and operatic story to a fine point. Although Final Fantasy VII followed on its exquisite predecessor, no one could have predicted what a groundbreaking phenomenon the series' first 3D entry would be. The fusion of cyberpunk and medieval motifs, its melancholy but striving world, emotional soundtrack, and unforgettable characters have stood the test of time. Guest podcaster Gen Moonen joins our party to celebrate nearly 30 years of Final Fantasy VII casting a planet-changing spell. Find Gen's podcast "Fun" and Games, and more at www.funandgamespod.com, www.certainpov.com, and/or www.genmoonen.com. Just last week, we joined Gen on Dave Jackson's podcast "Tales From The Backlog" to discuss the role of comedy in videogames. Go give that a listen! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). And for some bonus Final Fantasy VII content, go check out our episode on Sephiroth from our old show, "A Podcast, But Evil". If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie All music from Final Fantasy VII by Nobuo Uematsu final fantasy, playstation, ps1, psx, rpg, jrpg, rpgs, jrpgs, fantasy, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, nobuo uematsu By 1997 SquareSoft had honed its turn-based JRPG engine and operatic story to a fine point. Although Final Fantasy VII followed on its exquisite predecessor, no one could have predicted what a groundbreaking phenomenon the series' first 3D entry would be. The fusion of cyberpunk and medieval motifs, its melancholy but striving world, emotional soundtrack, and unforgettable characters have stood the test of time. Guest podcaster Gen Moonen joins our party to celebrate nearly 30 years of Final Fantasy VII casting a planet-changing spell.

Find Gen's podcast "Fun" and Games, and more at www.funandgamespod.com, www.certainpov.com, and/or www.genmoonen.com.

Just last week, we joined Gen on Dave Jackson's podcast "Tales From The Backlog" to discuss the role of comedy in videogames. Go give that a listen!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

And for some bonus Final Fantasy VII content, go check out our episode on Sephiroth from our old show, "A Podcast, But Evil".

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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Final Fantasy VII by Nobuo Uematsu

]]> By 1997 SquareSoft had honed its turn-based JRPG engine and operatic story to a fine point. Although Final Fantasy VII followed on its exquisite predecessor, no one could have predicted what a groundbreaking phenomenon the series' first 3D entry would be. The fusion of cyberpunk and medieval motifs, its melancholy but striving world, emotional soundtrack, and unforgettable characters have stood the test of time. Guest podcaster Gen Moonen joins our party to celebrate nearly 30 years of Final Fantasy VII casting a planet-changing spell.

Find Gen's podcast "Fun" and Games, and more at www.funandgamespod.com, www.certainpov.com, and/or www.genmoonen.com.

Just last week, we joined Gen on Dave Jackson's podcast "Tales From The Backlog" to discuss the role of comedy in videogames. Go give that a listen!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

And for some bonus Final Fantasy VII content, go check out our episode on Sephiroth from our old show, "A Podcast, But Evil".

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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Final Fantasy VII by Nobuo Uematsu

]]> Groundhog Day https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/182 83bbe793-0704-4b92-985b-d58c88271655 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Well its Groundhog Day... again... Part comedy, part horror, part romcom, part existential crisis, and part philosophical religious experience, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray deliver a monumental filmmaking achievement in the form of weatherman Phil Connors' unexplained incarceration on February 2. This inventive and influential film casts a shadow worthy of its prognosticating namesake rodent. We're joined by our friend Matt Powers to gather at Gobbler's Knob and celebrate why Groundhog Day still has us, babe. Watch out for that first step. It's a doozy! 2:14:56 yes Well its Groundhog Day... again... Part comedy, part horror, part romcom, part existential crisis, and part philosophical religious experience, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray deliver a monumental filmmaking achievement in the form of weatherman Phil Connors' unexplained incarceration on February 2. This inventive and influential film casts a shadow worthy of its prognosticating namesake rodent. We're joined by our friend Matt Powers to gather at Gobbler's Knob and celebrate why Groundhog Day still has us, babe. Watch out for that first step. It's a doozy! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). Also, be sure to check out our recent guest appearance on the Pixel Project Radio podcast discussing "Hollow Knight". (https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio) If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher I'm Your Weatherman - Delbert McClinton Pennsylvania Polka - Frankie Yankovic and his Yanks You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles Almost Like Being In Love - Nat King Cole All Score From Groundhog Day by George Fenton bill murray, andie macdowall, chris elliott, harold ramis, comedy, buddhism, time loop, fantasy, 1990s, 90s, self-improvement, punxatawney Well its Groundhog Day... again... Part comedy, part horror, part romcom, part existential crisis, and part philosophical religious experience, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray deliver a monumental filmmaking achievement in the form of weatherman Phil Connors' unexplained incarceration on February 2. This inventive and influential film casts a shadow worthy of its prognosticating namesake rodent. We're joined by our friend Matt Powers to gather at Gobbler's Knob and celebrate why Groundhog Day still has us, babe. Watch out for that first step. It's a doozy!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

Also, be sure to check out our recent guest appearance on the Pixel Project Radio podcast discussing "Hollow Knight". (https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio)

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
I'm Your Weatherman - Delbert McClinton
Pennsylvania Polka - Frankie Yankovic and his Yanks
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
Almost Like Being In Love - Nat King Cole
All Score From Groundhog Day by George Fenton

]]> Well its Groundhog Day... again... Part comedy, part horror, part romcom, part existential crisis, and part philosophical religious experience, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray deliver a monumental filmmaking achievement in the form of weatherman Phil Connors' unexplained incarceration on February 2. This inventive and influential film casts a shadow worthy of its prognosticating namesake rodent. We're joined by our friend Matt Powers to gather at Gobbler's Knob and celebrate why Groundhog Day still has us, babe. Watch out for that first step. It's a doozy!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

Also, be sure to check out our recent guest appearance on the Pixel Project Radio podcast discussing "Hollow Knight". (https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio)

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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
I'm Your Weatherman - Delbert McClinton
Pennsylvania Polka - Frankie Yankovic and his Yanks
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
Almost Like Being In Love - Nat King Cole
All Score From Groundhog Day by George Fenton

]]> Legend https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/180 d4538b02-4188-4d4d-bb97-8009607a003b Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief No light without darkness. Legend is a film about duality and yet, the story of the dual cuts of the film is just as captivating as Ridley Scott's spectacular visuals, performances from a young Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and a make-up consumed Tim Curry. Indeed, this is truly a unicorn as the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film are radically different movies, with different tones, themes and stories. While Ridley Scott made diddley squat at the box office, the legend of the film has only grown. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to celebrate this cult classic of 80s fantasy. 2:21:25 yes No light without darkness. Legend is a film about duality and yet, the story of the dual cuts of the film is just as captivating as Ridley Scott's spectacular visuals, performances from a young Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and a make-up consumed Tim Curry. Indeed, this is truly a unicorn as the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film are radically different movies, with different tones, themes and stories. While Ridley Scott made diddley squat at the box office, the legend of the film has only grown. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to celebrate this cult classic of 80s fantasy. Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Legend by Tangerine Dream Loved By The Sun - Jon Anderson and Tangerine Dream fantasy, 1980s, 80s, tim curry, ridley scott, tom cruise, mia sara, cinematography, tangerine dream, unicorn, unicorns, tangerine dream No light without darkness. Legend is a film about duality and yet, the story of the dual cuts of the film is just as captivating as Ridley Scott's spectacular visuals, performances from a young Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and a make-up consumed Tim Curry. Indeed, this is truly a unicorn as the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film are radically different movies, with different tones, themes and stories. While Ridley Scott made diddley squat at the box office, the legend of the film has only grown. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to celebrate this cult classic of 80s fantasy.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Legend by Tangerine Dream
Loved By The Sun - Jon Anderson and Tangerine Dream

]]> No light without darkness. Legend is a film about duality and yet, the story of the dual cuts of the film is just as captivating as Ridley Scott's spectacular visuals, performances from a young Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and a make-up consumed Tim Curry. Indeed, this is truly a unicorn as the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film are radically different movies, with different tones, themes and stories. While Ridley Scott made diddley squat at the box office, the legend of the film has only grown. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to celebrate this cult classic of 80s fantasy.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Legend by Tangerine Dream
Loved By The Sun - Jon Anderson and Tangerine Dream

]]> The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/172 57d13b91-7747-4be1-afaa-8bc7eaab4553 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. We're joined by Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil. 3:15:01 yes We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast joins us to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil. Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content. Also check out our limited-run Jim Henson series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore Into The West - Annie Lennox 1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings andy serkis, bilbo, cate blanchett, christopher lee, d&d, dragon, dungeons and dragons, dwarf, elf, fantasy, gandalf, gollum, hobbit, howard shore, ian mckellan, liv tyler, lord of the rings, lotr, middle earth, peter jackson, rings of power, sean astin, the rings of power, tolkien, viggo mortensen, wizard We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast joins us to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil.

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

Also check out our limited-run Jim Henson series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore
Into The West - Annie Lennox

1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings

]]> We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast joins us to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil.

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore
Into The West - Annie Lennox

1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings

]]> The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/171 6db6129d-137b-4137-907f-1f5c60f9e62c Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002. 3:09:56 yes The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002. Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content. Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore Gollum's Song - Emilíana Torrini Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep andy serkis, bilbo, cate blanchett, christopher lee, d&d, dragon, dungeons and dragons, dwarf, elf, fantasy, gandalf, gollum, hobbit, howard shore, ian mckellan, liv tyler, lord of the rings, lotr, middle earth, peter jackson, rings of power, sean astin, the rings of power, tolkien, viggo mortensen, wizard The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002.

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore
Gollum's Song - Emilíana Torrini
Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep

]]> The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002.

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore
Gollum's Song - Emilíana Torrini
Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep

]]> The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/170 58a419f4-8ac6-4f4a-8467-3f7414e30c34 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien’s seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on. 2:50:45 yes Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien's seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on. You can support Dave at https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content. If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby May It Be - Enya Council of Elrond, But It's A Musical - Elf Tale Films hobbit, tolkien, lord of the rings, lotr, fantasy, wizard, elf, dwarf, dragon, rings of power, the rings of power, middle earth, dungeons and dragons, d&d, gandalf, bilbo, gollum, peter jackson, howard shore, ian mckellan, andy serkis, viggo mortensen, liv tyler, cate blanchett, christopher lee, sean astin Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien's seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.

You can support Dave at https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
May It Be - Enya
Council of Elrond, But It's A Musical - Elf Tale Films

]]> Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien's seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.

You can support Dave at https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
May It Be - Enya
Council of Elrond, But It's A Musical - Elf Tale Films

]]> The Hobbit https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/169 aa0dd7a2-7366-4bf3-a077-cafad1b1e881 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein. 2:09:26 yes The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein. You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police hobbit, tolkien, lord of the rings, lotr, fantasy, animation, cartoon, cartoons, wizard, elf, dwarf, dragon, rings of power, the rings of power, middle earth, dungeons and dragons, d&d, gandalf, bilbo, gollum The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.

You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police

]]> The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.

You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia

Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police

]]> Mariah Carey https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/161 c2c4a65e-c0c5-4593-bf82-62df0883bfbe Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief We give our full-throated endorsement to Mariah Carey, an artist of immense talent, superhuman vocal ability, and hit after hit after hit after hit. Friend-of-the-pod Ryan Merlo, podcaster Ami Lief (Playing By Ear), and comedian Eileen Mayse (@i_lean) roudntable their favorite tracks from Mimi's illustrious career. 2:03:16 yes We give our full-throated endorsement to Mariah Carey, an artist of immense talent, superhuman vocal ability, and hit after hit after hit after hit. Friend-of-the-pod Ryan Merlo, podcaster Ami Lief (Playing By Ear), and comedian Eileen Mayse (@i_lean) roudntable their favorite tracks from Mimi's illustrious career. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All songs by Mariah Carey except where noted otherwise: Underneath The Stars Circles Anytime You Need A Friend My All Make It Happen When You Believe (w/Whitney Houston) Heartbreaker Vision Of Love Touch My Body Honey Hero Vanishing We Belong Together Emotions Butterfly One Sweet Day (w/ Boyz II Men) Fantasy Without You Open Arms Always Be My Baby Long Ago Dreamlover All I Want For Christmas Is You Tell Him – Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand All I Want For Christmas Is You mashup with We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister (There, I Ruined It) music, songwriting, mariah carey, whitney houston, soul, r&b, r & b, r and b, pop, pop music, 1990s, 90s, butterfly, fantasy, christmas, xmas, all i want for christmas is you We give our full-throated endorsement to Mariah Carey, an artist of immense talent, superhuman vocal ability, and hit after hit after hit after hit. Friend-of-the-pod Ryan Merlo, podcaster Ami Lief (Playing By Ear), and comedian Eileen Mayse (@i_lean) roudntable their favorite tracks from Mimi's illustrious career.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All songs by Mariah Carey except where noted otherwise:
Underneath The Stars
Circles
Anytime You Need A Friend
My All
Make It Happen
When You Believe (w/Whitney Houston)
Heartbreaker
Vision Of Love
Touch My Body
Honey
Hero
Vanishing
We Belong Together
Emotions
Butterfly
One Sweet Day (w/ Boyz II Men)
Fantasy
Without You
Open Arms
Always Be My Baby
Long Ago
Dreamlover
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Tell Him – Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand
All I Want For Christmas Is You mashup with We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister (There, I Ruined It)

]]> We give our full-throated endorsement to Mariah Carey, an artist of immense talent, superhuman vocal ability, and hit after hit after hit after hit. Friend-of-the-pod Ryan Merlo, podcaster Ami Lief (Playing By Ear), and comedian Eileen Mayse (@i_lean) roudntable their favorite tracks from Mimi's illustrious career.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All songs by Mariah Carey except where noted otherwise:
Underneath The Stars
Circles
Anytime You Need A Friend
My All
Make It Happen
When You Believe (w/Whitney Houston)
Heartbreaker
Vision Of Love
Touch My Body
Honey
Hero
Vanishing
We Belong Together
Emotions
Butterfly
One Sweet Day (w/ Boyz II Men)
Fantasy
Without You
Open Arms
Always Be My Baby
Long Ago
Dreamlover
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Tell Him – Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand
All I Want For Christmas Is You mashup with We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister (There, I Ruined It)

]]> The Princess Bride https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/150 929777c5-0356-49b9-a10a-13cba7878f63 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief You asked for something special for our 150th episode so all we can say is "as you wish." The Princess Bride is inconceivably perfect. The film has everything - fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles, and a superlative cast and script to bring it all together. Guest comedian and filmmaker Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to revisit a storybook story that demands to be told over and over. 2:21:41 yes You asked for something special for our 150th episode so all we can say is "as you wish." The Princess Bride is inconceivably perfect. The film has everything - fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles, and a superlative cast and script to bring it all together. Guest comedian and filmmaker Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to revisit a storybook story that demands to be told over and over. You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme. More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY) Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: The Man In Me (Bob Dylan) Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from The Princess Bride by Mark Knopfler fantasy, comedy, fairy tale, 1980s, 80s, rob reiner, cary elwes, billy crystal, christopher guest, wallace shawn, fred savage, mandy patinkin, robin wright, peter falk, andre the giant, comedy, carol kane, chris sarandon You asked for something special for our 150th episode so all we can say is "as you wish." The Princess Bride is inconceivably perfect. The film has everything - fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles, and a superlative cast and script to bring it all together. Guest comedian and filmmaker Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to revisit a storybook story that demands to be told over and over.

You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme.

More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY)

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

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Musical Credits:

The Man In Me (Bob Dylan)
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Princess Bride by Mark Knopfler

]]> You asked for something special for our 150th episode so all we can say is "as you wish." The Princess Bride is inconceivably perfect. The film has everything - fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles, and a superlative cast and script to bring it all together. Guest comedian and filmmaker Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis, tarikrdavis.com) joins us to revisit a storybook story that demands to be told over and over.

You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme.

More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY)

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

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Musical Credits:

The Man In Me (Bob Dylan)
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Princess Bride by Mark Knopfler

]]> Final Fantasy IX https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/124 4b96084e-5846-4c6a-abde-c94e62e94447 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo! 1:40:21 yes For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo! If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu Dungeons & Dragons - The Dead Alewives final fantasy, playstation, ps1, psx, rpg, jrpg, rpgs, jrpgs, fantasy, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, nobuo uematsu For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons & Dragons - The Dead Alewives

]]> For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons & Dragons - The Dead Alewives

]]> Masters of the Universe https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/25 f8d6fe2b-abd9-4210-b380-707d3f5f29b0 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief We have the power!!! Guest Ryan Merlo joins us to revisit the 1987 live-action film where your favorite action figures slather up in body oil and go pew-pew-pew! 1:06:13 yes We have the power!!! Guest Ryan Merlo joins us to revisit the 1987 live-action film and unlock the cosmic key to a world where your favorite action figures slather up in body oil and go pew-pew-pew! T If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All other score from Masters of the Universe by Bill Conti fantasy, sci-fi, scifi, toys, mattel, action figures, action, movies, comedy, skeletor, he-man, 1980s, 80s We have the power!!! Guest Ryan Merlo joins us to revisit the 1987 live-action film and unlock the cosmic key to a world where your favorite action figures slather up in body oil and go pew-pew-pew! T

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Masters of the Universe by Bill Conti

]]> We have the power!!! Guest Ryan Merlo joins us to revisit the 1987 live-action film and unlock the cosmic key to a world where your favorite action figures slather up in body oil and go pew-pew-pew! T

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All other score from Masters of the Universe by Bill Conti

]]> Final Fantasy VI https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/18 3c901a71-113f-4a22-ac83-486eca1ebb13 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Kupo! Writer/comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins our party to bum rush one of the greatest video games of all time. This classic marries a deep ambitious story with indelible characters and an impeccable score. 1:10:34 yes Kupo! Writer/comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins our party to bum rush one of the greatest video games of all time. This classic marries a deep ambitious story with indelible characters and an impeccable score. If you have feedback, cast Feedbackaga to the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Omen (Nobuo Uematsu) The Mines of Narshe (Nobuo Uematsu) Edgar & Sabin's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu) Setzer's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu) Coin of Fate (Nobuo Uematsu) Shadow's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu) Aria Di Mezzo Carattere (Nobuo Uematsu) Cyan's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu) Kefka (Nobuo Uematsu) World of Ruin (Nobuo Uematsu) Battle (Nobuo Uematsu) Dancing Mad (Nobuo Uematsu) Balance Is Restored (Nobuo Uematsu) Prelude (Nobuo Uematsu) nostalgia, jrpg, video games, games, fantasy, dnd, dungeons and dragons, snes, playstation, 1990s, 90s Kupo! Writer/comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins our party to bum rush one of the greatest video games of all time. This classic marries a deep ambitious story with indelible characters and an impeccable score.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Omen (Nobuo Uematsu)
The Mines of Narshe (Nobuo Uematsu)
Edgar & Sabin's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Setzer's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Coin of Fate (Nobuo Uematsu)
Shadow's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Aria Di Mezzo Carattere (Nobuo Uematsu)
Cyan's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Kefka (Nobuo Uematsu)
World of Ruin (Nobuo Uematsu)
Battle (Nobuo Uematsu)
Dancing Mad (Nobuo Uematsu)
Balance Is Restored (Nobuo Uematsu)
Prelude (Nobuo Uematsu)

]]> Kupo! Writer/comedian Joey Clift (@joeytainment) joins our party to bum rush one of the greatest video games of all time. This classic marries a deep ambitious story with indelible characters and an impeccable score.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Omen (Nobuo Uematsu)
The Mines of Narshe (Nobuo Uematsu)
Edgar & Sabin's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Setzer's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Coin of Fate (Nobuo Uematsu)
Shadow's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Aria Di Mezzo Carattere (Nobuo Uematsu)
Cyan's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
Kefka (Nobuo Uematsu)
World of Ruin (Nobuo Uematsu)
Battle (Nobuo Uematsu)
Dancing Mad (Nobuo Uematsu)
Balance Is Restored (Nobuo Uematsu)
Prelude (Nobuo Uematsu)

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