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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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TAKES of Our Time: Dragons-- Our Biggest Problems

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/04/03

In this special TAKES episode, I sit down to talk about the role of the dragon in storytelling. We sit down to talk about: What makes a dragon? Is it the way they look, or act? A combination of both? Where do we see them in stories across genres, and can they ever mean more than just a big scary beast?Other voices featured here (in order of appearance) are: Michelle Chiang, Tristan Hildebrand, and Jared Friesen.

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TAKES of Our Time: Dragons-- Our Biggest Problems

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/04/03

In this special TAKES episode, I sit down to talk about the role of the dragon in storytelling. We sit down to talk about: What makes a dragon? Is it the way they look, or act? A combination of both? Where do we see them in stories across genres, and can they ever mean more than just a big scary beast? Other voices featured here (in order of appearance) are: Michelle Chiang, Tristan Hildebrand, and Jared Friesen.

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The Thing: Man is the Warmest Place to Hide

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/27

This is the final episode of our March Spring Special where we're inviting people to discuss stories they LOVE which may be considered "B" films/books. For the last episode in this series,I'm joined by returning guestRich Mathiasto talk about a movie that inspired a following, but was called "a sack of garbage" when released-- John Carpenter's 1982 classic "The Thing".We discuss what gives this film it's hard-earned longevity, and what gave the film

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The Thing: Man is the Warmest Place to Hide

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/27

This is the final episode of our March Spring Special where we're inviting people to discuss stories they LOVE which may be considered "B" films/books. For the last episode in this series,I'm joined by returning guestRich Mathiasto talk about a movie that inspired a following, but was called "a sack of garbage" when released-- John Carpenter's 1982 classic "The Thing". We discuss what gives this film it's hard-earned longevity, and what gave the film a hard time on it's release, while also mulling

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The Midnight After: There Is No After

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/20

This is the second episode of our March Spring Special where we're inviting people to discuss stories they LOVE which may be considered "B" films/books. Today I'm talking with eclectic-media aficionado Chris Carnahan about the 2014 Hong Kong movie: The Midnight After, or "那夜凌晨，我坐上了旺角開往大埔的紅VAN" in Chinese.We talk about how this movie, based on a web novel, confounded audiences, and also became something we can't stop thinking about.

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The Midnight After: There Is No After

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/20

This is the second episode of our March Spring Special where we're inviting people to discuss stories they LOVE which may be considered "B" films/books.Today I'm talking with eclectic-media aficionado Chris Carnahan about the 2014 Hong Kong movie: The Midnight After, or "那夜凌晨，我坐上了旺角開往大埔的紅VAN" in Chinese.We talk about how this movie, based on a web novel, confounded audiences, and also became something we can't stop thinking about.

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Tremors: Don't Run

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/13

This is the first episode of our March Spring Special where we're inviting people to discuss stories they LOVE which may be considered "B" films/books.Today, we're talking with returning guest and reptile enthusiastShamir Muñoz about his favorite movie: Ron Underwood's "Tremors". We talk about how, while it may seem a little cheesy, the movie does a great job with such concepts as "show don't tell" and "Chekhov's Gun"-- in addition

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Tremors: Don't Run

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/13

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TAKES of Our Time: (almost) Anniversary Mailbag!

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/06

Okay, so I while the two-year anniversary of the show isn't until April, I couldn't wait to answer all your questions for this year's mailbag episode! This year's questions span a wide range of topics, from show production time, to "forbidden topics", and asks for recommendations, and more!

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TAKES of Our Time: (almost) Anniversary Mailbag!

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/03/06

Okay, so I while the two-year anniversary of the show isn't until April, I couldn't wait to answer all your questions for this year's mailbag episode!This year's questions span a wide range of topics, from show production time, to "forbidden topics", and asks for recommendations, and more!

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TAKES of Our Time: What is Cozy Literature?

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/27

This month, for our TAKES episode, we're talking with returning guests Cat Trites and Bonnie Yuen about the trend of "Cozy Literature" in Taiwan.While the "cozy" trend has been building at least since 2020, the market for translated cozy literature in Taiwan has seen a recent uptick-- with English-language sections now populated with colorful displays of calm scenes, bookstores run by cats, and a library which can help you face your fears. We sit down and discuss what

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TAKES of Our Time: What is Cozy Literature?

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/27

This month, for our TAKES episode, we're talking with returning guests Cat Trites and Bonnie Yuen about the trend of "Cozy Literature" in Taiwan. While the "cozy" trend has been building at least since 2020, the market for translated cozy literature in Taiwan has seen a recent uptick-- with English-language sections now populated with colorful displays of calm scenes, bookstores run by cats, and a library which can help you face your fears. We sit down and discuss what defines this genre, as well

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Cupid, Psyche, Hades and Persephone: Ancient Love...

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/20

In honor of Valentine's Day last week, we're reviewing TWO ancient love stories in this week's episode: That of Hades and Persephone, and comparing it to the story of Cupid and Psyche.I'm joined by literature student, and mythology enthusiast Jared Friesen. We discuss what may have led to the preferential popularity in recent years of Hades and Persephone's myth, as well as the surprising written history of Cupid and Psyche! Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not,

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Cupid, Psyche, Hades and Persephone: Ancient Love...

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/20

In honor of Valentine's Day last week, we're reviewing TWO ancient love stories in this week's episode: That of Hades and Persephone, and comparing it to the story of Cupid and Psyche. I'm joined by literature student, and mythology enthusiast Jared Friesen. We discuss what may have led to the preferential popularity in recent years of Hades and Persephone's myth, as well as the surprising written history of Cupid and Psyche! Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, come and listen (and judge)

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Light: A Story of Love, Distance, & the Burden of...

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/13

Today I'm joined by Etosha Taylor,a host of the podcast "Yaoi Fangirls versus the World", to discuss a short story from the collection "What It Means When A Man Falls From the Sky". Written by Nigerian author Leslie Nneka Arimah, the entire collection covers topics including grief, love, and what it means to be a woman in today's world. Today Etosha and I discuss Arimah's short story "Light", and how it accurately portrays the difficulties of immigration, raising a child, and watching young women

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Light: A Story of Love, Distance, & the Burden of...

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/13

Today I'm joined by Etosha Taylor,a host of the podcast "Yaoi Fangirls versus the World", to discuss a short story from the collection "What It Means When A Man Falls From the Sky". Written by Nigerian author Leslie Nneka Arimah, the entire collection covers topics including grief, love, and what it means to be a woman in today's world.Today Etosha and I discuss Arimah's short story "Light", and how it accurately portrays the difficulties of immigration,

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The Giver: The Whisper Within

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/06

Today I'm back speaking with guest, and former Taiwan resident, Ryan Tulon!We discuss the ways in which the book inspired him and others through the main characters courage to change the world, but also through the willingness to listen to the voice inside that asks for change.

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The Giver: The Whisper Within

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/02/06

Today I'm back speaking with guest, and former Taiwan resident, Ryan Tulon! We discuss the ways in which the book inspired him and others through the main characters courage to change the world, but also through the willingness to listen to the voice inside that asks for change.

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Where the Wild Things Are: Embrace Your Inner Monster

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/01/30

Today, host Amanda Stephens is joined by returning guest: Carly Trautwein! We dig into the 2009 FILM adaptation of the renowned children's book: Where the Wild Things Are. Originally published in 1963 by author/illustratorMaurice Sendak, the movie paints a fuller pictyure of who Max is, and the kind of big complicated emotions that everyone-- kids, adults, and wild things alike-- all struggle with.

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Where the Wild Things Are: Embrace Your Inner Monster

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/01/30

Today, host Amanda Stephens is joined by returning guest: Carly Trautwein!We dig into the 2009 FILM adaptation of the renowned children's book: Where the Wild Things Are. Originally published in 1963 by author/illustratorMaurice Sendak, the movie paints a fuller pictyure of who Max is, and the kind of big complicated emotions that everyone-- kids, adults, and wild things alike-- all struggle with.

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