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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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00:54:47

Story x Story Rewind: Casual Conversations With...

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2023/08/04

Enjoy the final Rewind episode before we return from our recording break next week! In this episode of Casual Conversations With Comic Creators, a mayamada show where we talk to a different creator each month to discover the human behind the comic art, Nigel sits down with mayamada Illustrator Pinali about her journey from math graduate to anthropomorphic manga artist. You'll hear about how a chance meeting at the London Comic Con led to a creative partnership that continues to produce stories a

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00:54:41

Story x Story Rewind: Casual Conversations With...

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2023/07/27

We're on a recording break over July but still have some great conversations for your podcast feed! This week's Rewind is from Casual Conversations With Comic Creators, a mayamada show where we talk to a different creator each month to discover the human behind the comic art. Nigel talks with French Marvel, DC and Image Comics arts Geoffo about his journey to becoming a comic artist at the world's biggest comic publishers. We also discuss maintaining your health when producing art

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00:47:04

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special -...

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2023/07/20

We're on a recording break over July but still have some great conversations for your podcast feed! This week's Rewind is the last segment from our mid-season livestream special. We discuss our stand-out stories in the world of video games as Nigel and Tazziii are joined by presenter Shay Thompson, indie developer Glen Henry and musician Chase Bethea. We delve into each guest's origin story, debate the merits of the Summer Games Fest...and perform the very British act of spending

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00:34:43

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special -...

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2023/07/13

We're on a recording break over July but still have some great conversations for your podcast feed! This week's Rewind episode is from our mid-season livestream special. We discuss our stand-out stories of the year so far and in this second segment, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by new and experienced cosplayers alike with Agent3 and Frighty Face. We reveal some of the stories we've been enjoying recently, highlight some that we're looking forward to...and talk a whole lot about

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00:44:59

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special -...

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2023/07/08

We're on a recording break over July but still have some great conversations for your podcast feed! This week's Rewind episode is from our mid-season livestream special. We discuss our stand-out stories of the year so far and in this first segment, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by the present and future of the mayamada team. We reveal some of the stories we've been enjoying (or not) recently including Berserk, Kill Bill and Whiplash...while doing our best to avoid spoilers, some better

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02:11:21

Story x Story #146: The “Geoff Keighley Show”...

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2023/06/29

It's the Summer of Games, and Nigel and Tazziii welcome a panel of first-timers to discuss the games we're playing and the abundance of game showcases (starting at 32:57). Game Over Beer Podcast host Tom Maya, content creator Saskia Cole, and game designer Danny Colclough are all on hand to debate the merits of Geoff Keighley's efforts to get us all hyped about video games. We also talk about the lack of representation at the show, upcoming releases we're excited for and gaming news

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00:42:14

Story x Story Rewind: Big Screen Comic & Video Game...

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2023/06/22

We’re doing it LIVE! This week's episode is a rewind from the MK Film & Comic Con, making it the first podcast recorded at a comic convention in podcast history. Nigel and Tazziii discuss big-budget adaptations of comic, manga, and video game franchises in front of a studio audience. We question why Hollywood continues to invest in adaptations despite the number of flops and examine some of the best and worst adaptations to understand why some have fared better than others. In addition,

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02:01:04

Story x Story #145: Silent Night, Homeless Night...

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2023/06/15

This week on the podcast, Nigel and Tazziii search for the Christmas Spirit in Tokyo and take a deep dive into Tokyo Godfathers (starting at 28:09). We discuss the surprisingly relatable themes in Satoshi Kon's most grounded and realistic work. The film delivers a wonderful mix of complex and nuanced subtlety in its themes, as we have come to expect from the late Kon's work. In this episode's storytelling tip, we focus on making the narrative location a central character in your

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01:27:01

Story x Story #144: E3, We Hardly Knew Ye (Video Games)

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2023/06/08

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome the Marketing Manager at Freedom Games and Founder of Dames 4 Games, Destinee Cleveland. We get into the rise and fall of E3 and where we go from here when marketing video games to a passionate audience. From the murky future for E3 to the recent supremacy of Geoff Keighley and the Summer Games Fest, we're discussing how video game marketing has changed and what we want to see for it to improve in the future. We also get the perspective from someone working

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01:57:32

Story x Story #143: Sleepwalking Through The Stars...

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2023/06/01

This week, Nigel and Tazziii head into the vastness of space for a deep dive into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Jason and Rich from the Woo Long Talks Podcast (at 28:27). We delve into James Gunn's final entry in the series and the MCU as he heads to DC. It's a triumphant send-off, and we're here for the emotional rollercoaster that is Rocket's story, masterfully incorporating the arcs of all the Guardians' found family members. This episode's storytelling tip is about

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01:13:18

Story x Story #142: Behind The Story With Jide...

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2023/05/25

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome Aniboxx Founder Jide Johnson to talk about his journey to the world of animation. We delve deep into his early days and learn how his passion for music ignited creativity and his ability for self-expression. We also navigate tricky conversations with parents, delving into the pivotal moment when Jide stepped away from a conventional career path to embrace a life of animated storytelling. This journey is must listen for anyone with an interest in the process of

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01:43:15

Story x Story #141: Bricks & Recreation (The Lego Movie)

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2023/05/20

This week, Nigel and Tazziii throw away the instructions and get creative in Bricksburg for a deep dive into The Lego Movie with Content Creator Dan's Distillery (at 28:55). We discuss the way this story has shaken off its commercially minded origins to deliver a well-executed, funny and thoughtful narrative that explores the balance between conformity and creativity. The episode's storytelling tip is about breaking the routine of your story's first act. Other stories we're

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00:58:15

Story x Story #140: Behind The Story With Manny Moon...

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2023/05/11

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome cosplayer Manny Moon to unpack the story of her journey into the world of costume design and cosplay. In this conversation, Manny tells us the personal impact cosplay can have on confidence and self-image as we hear about lessons from her first cosplay efforts. We talk about mental health, diversity and the debate between accuracy and interpretation when it comes to cosplayers of colour. This is a great discussion to get an insight into the world of cosplay and

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01:52:45

Story x Story #139: Everybody’s Dying In The...

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2023/05/04

This week on the podcast, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Vik Deluca from Mega City Comics (at 34:00) as they delve into the futuristic world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. In this 10-episode season retrospective, they explore the tragic themes of corporate greed, doomed relationships, and the desire to be special. Set in a visually stunning anime adaptation, the story follows a headstrong protagonist and a group of mercenaries known as "edgerunners" as they take on dangerous jobs in a world

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01:59:01

Story x Story #138: A Yoshi Sized Easter Egg (Super...

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2023/04/28

This week, Nigel and Tazziii take a trip to the Mushroom Kindom with a deep dive into The Super Mario Bros. Movie with Safe In Our World Partnerships & Training Officer Sky Tunley-Stainton and British Manga Creator Laura Watton (at 30:17). We get into the well animated though very safe animation to talk about how well this latest adaptation does in erasing the ghosts of the 1993 film. You're in for a treat with a great debate on production quality, fan service and intertextuality in film

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01:16:23

Story x Story #137: Behind The Story With Cari...

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2023/04/20

This week, Nigel welcomes Rebellion's Senior Accessibility Designer Cari Watterton to unpack the story of her journey from a young aspiring actor to a career making video games accessible for more people. In this conversation, we get to learn about the process of designing games to be more accessible and challenge assumptions about including accessibility as we look at popular examples in modern day games. We talk about why accessibility does just equal disability, and how it brings value to

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01:32:58

Story x Story Rewind: The Last Of Us (TV Series)

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2023/04/13

This week, we're giving you a Rewind of our Story Club livestream deep dive into HBO's The Last of Us series. Nigel and Tazziii were joined by super fan Mr Midas and newcomer to the world of Infected, Mark Ōu Chéng. We get into the ins and outs of the adaptation and examine how faithful it was to the source material, plus debate the changes that were made for the medium and how the characters were portrayed for the retelling on the small screen! If you want to watch our Story Club episodes live as

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01:06:08

Story x Story #136: Behind The Story With Edward...

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2023/04/06

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome manga creator Edward Welch to unpack the story that is his journey from British Museum to full-time manga creator. Edward is the 2021 winner of the Japanese Embassy's Manga Jiman competition and gives us his perspective on finding your way as an independent comic creator. We talk about how he has used his academic background in history and experiences from other industries to power the work he does today. We also get into the manga Edward is reading...and why

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01:41:52

Story x Story #135: “We Ain’t No Nincompoop” (The...

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2023/03/30

This week, Nigel and Tazziii take a trip to the wild west with a deep dive into The Harder They Fall with mayamada team member Lara-Lee Green (at 21:04). This is a western with a twist with a predominantly Black cast and director in his feature length debut. We examine the narrative decisions made in the stylish Western and the impact of representation on its audience. This week's storytelling tip focuses on developing a good Obstacle Character in your story. Other stories we're enjoying:

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00:28:36

Story x Story Rewind: Live Service Shutdowns & Canon...

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2023/03/23

This week, we're rewinding to our first Studio77 Report recording of the year with a discussion of our top video game related stories of the past month. In a members-only segment that we're sharing on the public podcast feed, we delve into the death of live service games and James Gunn's new plans for video games in the DC Extended Universe. If you want to watch us record the Report live each month, be sure to follow us on Twitch. And don't forget to tune in next week for another

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