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Story x Story

Welcome to the Story x Story podcast! We"re having great conversations on stories we love plus giving you tips on creating your own. Join mayamada co-founder Nigel and gaming lifestyle content creator Tazziii every week as they talk about stories across pop culture. From deep dives into the most interesting film, TV, comics, anime and video game stories, to interviews and in-depth discussions with incredible guests each time!

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01:02:21

Story x Story #163: Behind The Story With Ravi...

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2023/12/21

This week, Nigel and Tazziii invite digital illustrator and concept artist Ravi Nkengfack to discuss his life as a comic creator and the journey from education to the world of freelance work. We get to discover how his time studying Computer Games Arts prepared him to produce illustrations and commissions for a range of clients, as well as his own WEBTOON series "WORLD'S STRONGEST". In the conversation, we get to appreciate the importance of family support for a young creator, and the

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02:00:29

Story x Story #162: Straw Hat Podcasters (One Piece)

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2023/12/15

This week, Nigel and Tazziii join the race to become King of the Pirates in this retrospective on Netflix’s One Piece live-action adaptation with Content Creator Izzy Kento (starting at 27:20). We praise the adaptation that got it right as we examine the aspects of this series that stayed true to the source material while working for this new medium. Izzy brings their love for the manga series as Tazziii shares experiences from over 600 episodes of the anime for us to judge what works and why our

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01:05:24

Story x Story Rewind: Casual Conversations With Lara...

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2023/12/07

We're rewinding to an episode of Casual Conversations With Comic Creators, a mayamada show where we talk to a different creator each month to discover the person behind the comic art. Nigel sits down with WIP Comics member Lara Callaghan the week before they head out to the Thought Bubble Comic Convention, November 11th - 12th. Lara talks about her experiences with WIP Comics' recent successful Kickstarter campaign and what it's like to bring new material to a convention. She also

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01:54:05

Story x Story #161: Flaming Hot Schadenfreude...

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2023/11/30

This week, Nigel and Tazziii play with fire as they do a deep dive into Pixar's Elemental with our very own illustrator Pinali (starting at 27:14). We debate the reasons for the animation's disappointing box office performance, while giving our take on how this film stacks up to similar entries in the Pixar catalogue. We also discuss the story's portrayal of the immigrant tale and how diverse stories can connect us. This week's storytelling tip is all about the “Fun & Games”

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01:25:07

Story x Story Rewind: Was the Summer of i71

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2023/11/23

This week's episode is a rewind of our livestream adventures at the Insomnia 71 festival in September 2023! Nigel and Tazziii recorded live from the show floor with a variety of guests as we discussed the (mostly) failures and (some great) successes of video game adaptations on the big and small screens. In the first segment, we're joined by Content Creators Miss Bubbles and Voyveda Rose as we cover The Witcher's missteps and more. Then in the second segment, we welcome Content Creator

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00:58:24

Story x Story #160: Behind The Story With LilChaos...

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2023/11/16

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome video game content creator LilChaos to learn more about her journey in building a career as a content creator. There's a lot to unpack as we learn where the "Chaos" name came from, and how she has overcome significant hurdles on the road to growing a personal brand through Twitch and other social media platforms. We cover the highs and lows and provide a relatable and realistic perspective on the challenges of content creation. LilChaos also talks

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02:01:45

Story x Story #159: Peaches & C.R.E.A.M (Parasite)

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2023/11/09

This week, Nigel and Tazziii examine socioeconomic constructs while avoiding peaches as they do a deep dive into the Academy Award winning film Parasite (starting at 25:20). This meticulously constructed work masterfully explores many meaningful themes and symbols as it juggles genre and tone so well throughout. It tackles topics from wealth disparity to the challenges of upward social mobility, all communicated through dialogue and visuals. We also investigate why this non-English language film

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01:18:39

Story x Story #158: Automating Human Expression (Art...

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2023/11/04

This week, we delve into the controversial AI debate! Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Freelance Art Director Lucy Kyriakidou, and Graphic Designer Kevin Li to discuss the impact AI is having and will have on art. We examine the moral considerations as well as the commercial implications of this new and sometimes intimidating technology that seems to be taking over all aspects of human expression. We take a philosophical look at the pros and cons of the technology, as well as the similarities to

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01:59:42

Story x Story #157: Dealing With Our Outer Demons...

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2023/10/26

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are dissecting stop motion excellence as we are joined by NextGen Skills Academy Programme Administrator Charlie Blay for a deep dive into the hauntingly good Wendell & Wild (starting at 24:12). We talk about creating stop motion horror for younger audiences in the coming-of-age narrative with an Afro Punk twist. Along the way, we delve into the narrative as we debate whether you can have too much story. We also give our thoughts on the diversity on display and how

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01:32:00

Story x Story Rewind: Misstepping To The Corporate...

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2023/10/19

This week is a rewind from our autumn video game roundtable livestream over on Twitch. Nigel and Tazziii were joined by Alan from Melanin Gamers and Andy from StreamCast to talk about the game we're playing and the video game news stories that have caught our attention. We discuss Unity's decision to abruptly overhaul their pricing structure to the absolute displeasure of everyone, before moving onto other topics around the industry. Microsoft's deal to purchase Activision Blizzard has

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01:20:23

Story x Story #156: Behind The Story With SenseiTash...

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2023/10/13

This week, Nigel talks with SenseiTash, a variety Content Creator, to discuss their journey in the creative space starting from a young age and the process of becoming an independent creator. We explore how their passion for dancing, gymnastics, and martial arts translated into video games and the balance between playing games for personal enjoyment versus catering to an audience. We first met Tash during our "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" campaign, and they share their thoughts on diversity in

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01:59:48

Story x Story #155: Close The Door Behind You! (Suzume)

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2023/10/07

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are on a mission to close doors as we are joined by manga creators Inko and Chie for a deep dive into another visually impressive Makoto Shinkai anime film, Suzume (starting at 27:43). We talk about the Hero's Journey that Suzume goes on to unpack the trauma in her life. Along the way, we delve into the methods used to convey meaningful themes and whether they work together to deliver the story’s message. We also discuss the visual excellence on display as we

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01:20:19

Story x Story #154: Behind The Story With Coco (Cosplay)

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2023/09/28

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by cosplayer Coco, who loves to dress up as characters from video games, comics, and anime. We learn how her middle eastern background influences her costume choices as she shares a wealth of tips for cosplaying on a budget! After meeting at the Insomnia Gaming Festival, Coco shares her experiences traveling to various conventions across the country and her most memorable interactions at comic conventions and gaming festivals. We also get an education on the

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02:11:43

Story x Story #153: Living In A World Loaded With...

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2023/09/22

This week, Nigel and Tazziii go pink to take on the patriarchy as we’re joined by content creators Saskia Cole and Gael Level for a deep dive into Greta Gerwig's thought-provoking take on the pop culture icon that is Barbie (starting at 23:13). The discussion this week is wide-ranging, from the origins of the famous doll and previous attempts at a movie adaptation to the narrative itself. We delve into this story’s use of familiar film tropes as we compare Barbie to the Matrix, and give our take

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00:58:51

Story x Story #152: Behind The Story With Chase...

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2023/09/14

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Chase Bethea, known as the "Swiss army knife of video game composition", to discuss his role in bringing video game sounds to life. We explore our personal definitions of creativity and the significance of treading your own path in the creative industries. In the interview, Chase shares his experience growing up with a diverse musical background in Chicago. He also reveals how a connection to the Greek pantheon sparked his realization that he

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01:43:22

Story x Story #151: Live Jump Repeat (The Girl Who...

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2023/09/07

This week, Nigel and Tazziii get to grips with a time mechanic as we’re joined by Bish from GAL Podcasts for a deep dive into Mamoru Hosoda’s The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (starting at 31:14). We salute the effective messaging delivered in this short runtime as we examine the themes on display and the way they are delivered through the light and humorous use of time manipulation. Tazziii is also on hand to help us navigate the mind of an adolescent girl discovering feelings of romantic love for

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01:18:48

Story x Story #150: Between Appreciation &...

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2023/08/31

This week Nigel and Tazziii welcome writer and illustrator Mina Ghosh to talk about the manga medium and its adoption outside of Japan. We get into where our love for the medium (and related medium anime) started, as we explore the tricky line betwen appreciation of the form and appropriation without proper consideration of its cultural roots. Whether you're a consumer or a producer, this is a discussion that you'll gain new perspective from hearing!

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01:54:11

Story x Story #149: Roll For Podcast (Dungeons &...

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2023/08/24

This week, Nigel and Tazziii roll a D20 to determine whether the podcast will happen or not. Joining us on our deep dive into Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (starting at 23:00) are Session Zero Sorceress BillieTrixx and Game Designer James Wallis. We delve into this latest attempt at capturing the D&D Zeitgeist, and thankfully, this is a much more successful effort than in 2000! The heist format makes for a great structure to tell a D&D-inspired narrative, and we examine the

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01:10:16

Story x Story #148: Behind The Story With Mandy Wong...

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2023/08/17

This week, Nigel welcomes Mori Mori Studio Co-founder Mandy Wong to discuss her journey into the world of animation. We delve deep into her upbringing in Hong Kong and how she used her artistic skills to communicate and express herself in a new country. We then explore the path that led her to create the pre-school show Millie and Lou. Mandy explains how the impact of early friendships influenced the story being told today. Additionally, Mandy reveals what she learned from multiple rejected pitches

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01:53:20

Story x Story #147: Multiversal Showboating...

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2023/08/12

We are back from our mid-season break and are recording new episodes of Story x Story! This week, Nigel searches for his place in the multiverse with comic artist Ryan Jenkyns and Wesley Louis, Director at The Line Animation. We delve into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (starting at 23:00) and the incredible animation on display in this epic feature. The film delivers amazing visuals and takes Miles on a great journey, with plenty of relatable themes to explore. We discuss the challenge of

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