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Tales of Our Time

This is a show where we discuss the stories that move us, what makes them so meaningful, and why others should find meaning in them as well. We tackle movies, books, comics, and more. Where there’s a story, there’s a reason to read (or watch!).

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Gulliver's Travels: Opening Your Mind Through Travelling

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2023/12/14

This week, I'm joined by guest Kayla Lin to talk about the famous: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. We discuss how there's much more to this book than a man getting tied down on a beach, and how even a story from the 1700s can teach us the value of travelling and learning from other cultures. Not to mention the origin of the word "yahoo" (yes, THAT Yahoo!).

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Inside Out: All Feelings are Valid!

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2023/12/07

Today, guest Carly Trautwein and I get into the ins-and-outs of Pixar's Inside Out! We discuss how it helped people find the words to describe overwhelming experiences, as well as being a heartwarming example of just how sadness can help us heal (and how positivity isn't always the answers). Not to mention the value of a good cry!

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Inside Out: All Feelings are Valid!

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2023/12/07

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Umimachi Diaries: Be Present With Family and Friends

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2023/11/30

This week, I'm joined by my good friend Rich Mathias to discuss the award winning "Umichachi Diaries" film adaption! Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, and adapted from the long-running manga by Akimi Yoshida, this story is one worth sharing! We discuss how it showcases themes such as familial bonds, forgiveness, and the joy of loving a simple life.

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Umimachi Diaries: Be Present With Family and Friends

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2023/11/30

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TAKES of Our Time: Fate, Destiny, and Dramatic Irony

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2023/11/23

TAKES of Our Time is a special format episode! In this episode, we break down the role of "fate" in storytelling. How it is used as a narrative device, how it compares to "destiny", and how both of these ideas may actually take on the role of dramatic irony in a story. Then, we have two mini-summaries of Shakespeare's Macbeth, and the CW's Supernatural (seasons 1 - 5) for some examples of how these ideas are used in storytelling. Special thanks to Michelle Chiang and Jared Friesen for appearing on

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TAKES of Our Time: Fate, Destiny, and Dramatic Irony

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2023/11/23

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Hawkeye: No Superpowers, No Lipservice

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2023/11/16

This week, I'm rejoined by my good friend Emily Daniel! We discuss the 2012 - 2015 run of Hawkeye, by Matt Fractionand David Aja. We discuss what "a run of comics" even means, the interesting ways the series depicts non-verbal communication, as well as it's perfect example of a "kick the dog" moment. (Don't worry, no dogs were actually harmed!)

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Hawkeye: No Superpowers, No Lipservice

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2023/11/16

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What Remains of Edith Finch: Victims or Masters of Fate

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2023/11/09

Guest Bonnie Yuen returns to talk about another game: What Remains of Edith Finch (2017, developed by Guant Sparrow, published by Annapurna Interactive). We discuss the way that the story plays with the question of manifestation. Do we make up stories to explain terrible misfortune? Or is our belief in such stories what ultimately brings them to fruition? And should those stories be buried or guarded?

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What Remains of Edith Finch: Victims or Masters of Fate

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2023/11/09

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Library of Legends: Connecting Us to the Bigger Story

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2023/11/02

Returning guest Cat Trites and I discuss the story Library of Legends (by Taiwanese-born Janie Chung!) We talk about how stories are tied to the land the come through, what meaning they carry when removed from that space, and how knowing those stories can spread a sense of belonging. Cat even shares a story of her own mystical local bookshop!

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Library of Legends: Connecting Us to the Bigger Story

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2023/11/02

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Pulp Fiction: The Interlocking Stories of the...

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2023/10/26

I talk the cult classic Pulp Fiction (1994, Quentin Tarantino) with this week's guest, Max McCurdy! We discuss the violence of the movie itself, as well as how it hides a surprisingly hopeful story about the redemptive power of choosing to start on a righteous path. Whether you've seen the film a million times (like Max) or never before (like me) you're sure to find something in this week's episode.

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Pulp Fiction: The Interlocking Stories of the...

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2023/10/26

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Battle Angel Alita: Finding Who You Want to Be

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2023/10/19

Today I'm joined by my guest Julie Kawamura to discuss our first comic of the Podcast: Battle Angel Alita (by Yukito Kishiro) We discuss how this manga broke barriers, what a fighting manga can say about finding yourself, and how it was able to inspire Julie to move from her home of Hawai'i to try living in a foreign country!

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Battle Angel Alita: Finding Who You Want to Be

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2023/10/19

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Leviathan Wakes: Receiving Pandora's Box

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2023/10/12

Host Amanda Stephens' parents have visited Taiwan (part 2!) So, today I sit down with special guest: Robert Stephens. We discuss a book he believes to be a Tale of Our Time: Leviathan Wakes, by James S.A. Corey. We touch upon life in space, the value of watching a TV adaption of a series you love, and the surprising ties to history (and our possible future??) this sci-fi thriller can offer. You don't wanna miss it!

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Leviathan Wakes: Receiving Pandora's Box

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2023/10/12

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Lessons in Chemistry: Fulfilling Your Dream In Spite...

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2023/10/05

Host Amanda Stephens' parents have visited Taiwan! We sit down with special guest Susan Hahn to explain a book that recently left a mark on her: Lessons in Chemistry (by: Bonnie Garmus). In doing so we also discuss what it was like for women in the 60s, working through similar problems in the 80s and 90s, and how we can learn from these stories and apply them to women's struggles today. Sit dow, listen up, and prepare to learn a lot more than chemistry!

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