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The Askari Cast

Rod Van Blake

Just talk about science fiction, gaming, pop culture and publishing.

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01:09:38

Episode 27 Falcon and Winter Soldier finale and...

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2021/04/30

Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and graphic artist and illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss the finale for Falcon and Winter Soldier and the latest cinematic release for Mortal Kombat. Hear our opinions on how Disney plus finished this short MCU series and how HBOmax handled this much loved IP. SPOILER ALERT!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:42:54

Episode 26 Hype for Shang-Chi, and more talk on...

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2021/04/23

The Askari cast is back as Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and Jordan Purnell Jackson of JPJacksonart is back to talk about the Shang-Chi trailer that was released as we head into the finale for Falcon and Winter Soldier. In the second half we discuss Invincible the animated show on Amazon prime and the newly released Mortal Kombat movie on HBOmax as the streaming world seems to be taking a brief breather. --- Support this podcast:

00:41:34

Episode 25 Continued discussion of Invincible and...

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2021/04/16

Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and Illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss Invincible which now has 6 episodes and later get into the silliness of some of the upcoming films especially the new Fast and Furious entry. Take a listen and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:41:23

Episode 24 JPJackson art and I discuss Godzilla VS Kong!

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2021/04/09

The Askari cast is back for another movie discussion as Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and Illustrator and graphic desginer Jordan Purnell Jackson of JPJacksonArt talk about the movie Godzilla VS Kong that was released the last day of March on HBOMax and in limited theaters. SPOILER ALERT! It's been a couple weeks but still needs to be said as a courtesy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:35:53

Episode 23 another self publishing journey with AJ...

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2021/04/07

The Askari Cast is back at it again with Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series joined today by fellow self published author Alfred J. Hunt who penned Alliance set in the magical land of Sahleam! Today we get to speak about his self publishing journey and what inspired him to write. There's a hyperlink above to check out the book available on Amazon or if you with to contact him directly via email you can arrange to get a signed copy at alhunt6307@yahoo.com. Take a listen and let us

00:42:38

Episode 22 A little bit of Invincible and then on to...

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2021/04/02

"Another one!" In my DJ Khaled voice, Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with graphic artist and Illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson back again for the Askari cast to discuss the new animated show on Amazon Prime titled Invincible. An interesting, colorful creation with a varied take on the comics genre that is definitely not for kids despite the bright color palate. In the second portion of this episode we discuss Falcon and Winter Soldier, the latest offering from

00:34:39

Episode 21 Snyder cut talk continues!

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2021/03/26

The Askari cast is back! Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination is joined once again by JPJacksonArt! Jordan and I discuss our thoughts on the Snyder Cut of the Justice League further since we missed our chance to podcast about it last week. Here we give our thoughts on the overall art direction as well as some of the changes from the theatrical version. Spoiler alert for those of you who have yet to see it. --- Support this podcast:

00:27:52

Episode 20 The Snyder cut!!! My thoughts on this much...

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2021/03/19

Spoiler alert (sort of) This week I am without JP Jackson art, but wanted to drop my thoughts while this film was fresh in my mind. If you saw the 2017 version then not much can be spoiled however this was a more palatable experience for various reasons. Rod Van Blake, author of Ancient Illumination takes to the Askari cast to discuss his thoughts on the newest release. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:31:02

Episode 19 Our discussion of Superman and Lois!

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2021/03/12

The Snyder cut releases on the 18th of this month but there is another DC show featuring the red caped last son of Krypton on the CW's streaming app that hasn't had as much fanfare. Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination book series and Illustrator of the graphic novels Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss their thoughts on this different take on the beloved character. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts! There are only three episodes so far. SPOILERS for those of you who have not

00:34:10

Episode 18 Surprise WandaVision finale spoiler...

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2021/03/06

This week we added an impromptu spoiler discussion following the season finale of WandaVision with Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination, Jordan Purnell Jackson the talented illustrator, graphic artist and animator who are joined by James Howard author of Jericho's Bane Imperial Protocol. We give our thoughts and impressions on the show, it's slow start and progression as well as our final ratings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:21:20

Episode 17 Black Superman is coming!

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2021/03/05

Ta-Nehisi Coates is writing for a new film project featuring black Superman with JJ Abrams attached to produce. Not much else is known. Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss how they feel about it and why it's getting so much hate before any glimpses or information has come out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:21:22

Episode 16 What are we excited about in the streaming...

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2021/02/26

On todays Askari cast Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with graphic artist, illustrator and animator Jordan Purnell Jackson we discuss interesting films and series coming to HBOMax, Disney Plus and Amazon prime! Take a listen and let us know what you're exited to see! Mortal Kombat gets a fresh reboot, The Snyder cut and Coming to America 2! If none of that is your style what is? --- Support this podcast:

00:22:39

Episode 15 Gatekeeping in its various forms for...

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2021/02/19

Welcome to another Askari cast! Today Rod Van Blake, author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and animator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss gatekeeping in its various forms as it relates to being a writer/creator trying to get into the industry and then go on to discuss it as pertains to fans deciding who the real fans are of certain genres or fandoms in entertainment. Take a listen and if you'd like drop us an audio comment on what your favorite anime, scifi or fantasy fandom is! ---

00:19:46

Episode 14 is less more when it comes to side...

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2021/02/12

Welcome to another Askari cast! Today Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss side characters that have a mystique about them and whether too much exposure dilutes their value to the readers/viewers. Have a listen and let us know what you think. If you like scifi and fantasy tales check out some of our work at Ancient Illumination! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:32:11

Episode 13 WandaVision! The slow burn and the...

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2021/02/05

Welcome to another Askari cast! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with Jordan Purnell Jackson Illustrator of the graphic novel series of the same title discuss their impressions of WandaVision, the episodic show featuring Scarlet Witch and Vision from the MCU streaming now on Disney plus. The show takes place after the events of Avengers End Game and some fans were not thrilled with the start of the season but may be now warming up. Here are our thoughts as well as a look

00:20:04

Episode 12 diversity in creative works

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2021/01/30

In this episode Jordan Jackson and I discuss diversity and representation. I give my thoughts on why I don't want to see Idris Elba as the new Bond or Green Lantern. I love Idris and all of his works for the most part but I think we can come up with better roles more fitting for the goal of representation. Have a listen and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:32:30

Episode 11 Cyberpunk 2077

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2021/01/22

Welcome back to another Askari cast! Today Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss their personal experience with the controversial game Cyberpunk 2077, and the ways CD Project Red can possibly salvage things after the lack luster launch of the highly anticipated game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:22:45

Episode 10 Happy New Year!

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2021/01/15

Well we survived 2020! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series talks with his good friend Jordan Purnell Jackson, Illustrator of the graphic novel series about their successful Kickstarter campaign and future projects heading into the new year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rod-van-blake/support

00:24:21

Episode 9 The Mandalorian finale, my thoughts. Who...

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2020/12/22

Here are my thoughts and impressions of the popular Disney plus series. It was awesome to see Luke but there was a far more interesting choice they could have made with who comes to pick the child up, and there would have been just as much fanfare. Don't get me wrong, Luke will forever be a face of the franchise but this would give them much more room with less questions on why we have never heard of this extremely powerful force sensitive child who somehow escaped the Jedi purge. Let me know what

00:40:40

Episode 8 Our discussion of Lovecraft Country. Happy...

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2020/10/31

My Artist JP Jackson and I discuss the series Lovecraft Country. It's only fitting that we discuss the horror scifi fantasy series based on the novel by Matt Ruff on all hallows eve! Here we give our thoughts on the popular HBO show, it's structure, the characters and its impact on culture given the times in which it aired. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to head over to the kickstarter for our graphic novel Ancient Illumination Volume 1! We have made some nice progress thanks to our backs but have a

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