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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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Where the Wild Things Are: Embrace Your Inner Monster

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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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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: The Cycle of Goodness

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2025/01/23

Today we're revisiting an old children's classic book that always makes us feel a little better, with (unofficial co-host) Michelle Chiang!Many are familiar with the animated classic "The Rats of NIMH", but did you know that it was based on children's book? Today, join Michelle and host Amanda as they fight cute aggression and breakdowns discussingRobert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH". We discuss what we can learn from children's

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: The Cycle of Goodness

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/01/23

Today we're revisiting an old children's classic book that always makes us feel a little better, with (unofficial co-host) Michelle Chiang! Many are familiar with the animated classic "The Rats of NIMH", but did you know that it was based on children's book? Today, join Michelle and host Amanda as they fight cute aggression and breakdowns discussingRobert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH". We discuss what we can learn from children's literature about the value of doing good.

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It's A Wonderful Life: The Richest Man in Town

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2025/01/16

Today I'm joined by Tyrel Cameron Eskelson, a published writer who lives and works in Japan, to discuss one of the most famous American films: "It's A Wonderful Life".Directed by Frank Capras, and released in 1945 it's maintained it's place in American filmography as a story with not only an important message, and a moving plotline, but the relatable plight of struggling to do what is "right" especially when it comes at the cost of what you would want to do

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It's A Wonderful Life: The Richest Man in Town

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2025/01/16

Today I'm joined by Tyrel Cameron Eskelson, a published writer who lives and works in Japan, to discuss one of the most famous American films: "It's A Wonderful Life". Directed by Frank Capras, and released in 1945 it's maintained it's place in American filmography as a story with not only an important message, and a moving plotline, but the relatable plight of struggling to do what is "right" especially when it comes at the cost of what you would want to do. We discuss how the tale relates to the

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TAKES of Our Time: Tobie Openshaw on "Little People"...

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2025/01/09

Today is a very special interview where host Amanda Stephens and fellow Rti cohost Joey Chou sat down with Documentary Filmmaker andAffiliated Research Fellow at theCentre for Austronesian StudiesUniversity of Central Lancashire: Tobie Openshaw!Tobie recently published a book about Taiwan'sindigenous SaSiyat tribe's myths featuring "little people", or "Koko ta'ay"-- "Seeking the Koko Ta’ay: Investigating the Origins of Little People Myths in Taiwan and

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TAKES of Our Time: Tobie Openshaw on

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/01/09

Today is a very special interview where host Amanda Stephens and fellow Rti cohost Joey Chou sat down with Documentary Filmmaker andAffiliated Research Fellow at theCentre for Austronesian StudiesUniversity of Central Lancashire: Tobie Openshaw! Tobie recently published a book about Taiwan'sindigenous SaSiyat tribe's myths featuring "little people", or "Koko ta'ay"-- "Seeking the Koko Ta’ay: Investigating the Origins of Little People Myths in Taiwan and Beyond". So today we're discussing both

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TAKES of Our Time: Looking Forward to 2025

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2025/01/02

This is a special format episode! Whereas last year (and week) we reviewed the stories that touched us the most in 2024, this week we discuss media coming out in the new year that we CAN'T WAIT to get into! I'm joined by my fellow Rti arts host Fil Leskovsky, as well as Tristan Hildebrand, and Iris Hsu! Topics of discussion include: The Rehersal (Created by Nathan Fielder), "Hospital Playlist" or슬기로운 의사생활 (Directed by Shin Won-ho), and Totally Spies SEASON 7?(directed by: Stephane Berry) ! Join us

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TAKES of Our Time: Looking Forward to 2025

Tales of Our Time ·

2025/01/02

This is a special format episode!Whereas last year (and week) we reviewed the stories that touched us the most in 2024, this week we discuss media coming out in the new year that we CAN'T WAIT to get into! I'm joined by my fellow Rti arts host Fil Leskovsky, as well as Tristan Hildebrand, and Iris Hsu! Topics of discussion include: The Rehersal (Created by Nathan Fielder), "Hospital Playlist" or슬기로운 의사생활 (Directed by Shin Won-ho), and Totally Spies SEASON 7?(directed by:

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TAKES of Our Time: 2024 Year in Review

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2024/12/26

This is a special format episode! On this special TAKES of Our Time episode, I talk with some of the guests from 2024 and a fellow Rti host about the stories that moved them the most this year! I'm joined by English Literature teacher Kyle Swayne, Pre-K Educator Cat Trites, and film afficianado/Retro Reels host Hanna Bilinski. Topics of discussion include (in order of discusion): The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi (by Shannon Chakraborty), The Yellow Wallpaper(by Charlotte Perkins Gilman), Black

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TAKES of Our Time: 2024 Year in Review

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2024/12/26

This is a special format episode!On this special TAKES of Our Time episode, I talk with some of the guests from 2024 and a fellow Rti host about the stories that moved them the most this year! I'm joined by English Literature teacher Kyle Swayne, Pre-K Educator Cat Trites, and film afficianado/Retro Reels host Hanna Bilinski. Topics of discussion include (in order of discusion): The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi (by Shannon Chakraborty), The Yellow Wallpaper(by Charlotte Perkins Gilman),

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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2024/12/19

Sending us into the holidays is a very special episode recorded with repeat guest Kim Gordon from perhaps her favorite and most formative series-- Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While we can't cover the whole show, sit in on our conversation about the 1998 Season 3 Christmas episode, which covers the struggle that often comes with wanting to start over, and the support that can help when making those difficult choices.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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2024/12/19

Sending us into the holidays is a very special episode recorded with repeat guest Kim Gordon from perhaps her favorite and most formative series-- Buffy the Vampire Slayer.While we can't cover the whole show, sit in on our conversation about the 1998 Season 3 Christmas episode, which covers the struggle that often comes with wanting to start over, and the support that can help when making those difficult choices.

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Bob's Burgers "Vampire Disco Death Dance": Find Your...

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2024/12/12

Host Amanda Stephens' younger sibling is back to talk about another show that made a HUGE impact: Bob's Burger's season 11 finale: Vampire Disco Death Dance.We talk about the unique place the show holds in adult animation media, and how it's possible to relate to EVERYONE in a family drama, and how it's okay to take your time and enjoy the things YOU like (even if you're the only one!).

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Bob's Burgers "Vampire Disco Death Dance": Find Your...

Tales of Our Time ·

2024/12/12

Host Amanda Stephens' younger sibling is back to talk about another show that made a HUGE impact: Bob's Burger's season 11 finale: Vampire Disco Death Dance. We talk about the unique place the show holds in adult animation media, and how it's possible to relate to EVERYONE in a family drama, and how it's okay to take your time and enjoy the things YOU like (even if you're the only one!).

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Blade Runner 1982: These are not the DROIDS you're...

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2024/12/05

For today's show, I'm joined by my far-traveling guest Cody Gates to discuss the 1982 cult classic: Blade Runner. While it's been a long time since the last watch, Cody and I dig into what the film did for it's genre, what it may have to say on the future of humanity and AI, and Cody offers his insight as a city planner into just what made the setting of this movie so iconic.

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Blade Runner 1982: These are not the DROIDS you're...

Tales of Our Time ·

2024/12/05

For today's show, I'm joined by my far-traveling guest Cody Gates to discuss the 1982 cult classic: Blade Runner.While it's been a long time since the last watch, Cody and I dig into what the film did for it's genre, what it may have to say on the future of humanity and AI, and Cody offers his insight as a city planner into just what made the setting of this movie so iconic.

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The Apothecary Diaries

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2024/11/28

In this episode, we're rejoined by an old friend Tyler Gelbar to look into a new(er) show: The Apothecary Diaries.While originally a Japanese light novel series (by Natsu Hyuuga), we discuss the animated series' episode 6: The Garden Party, and how it manages to truly show off all that the show is about, perfectly balancing serious issues, and responsibilities with light-hearted humor.

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The Apothecary Diaries "The Garden Party":...

Tales of Our Time ·

2024/11/28

In this episode, we're rejoined by an old friend Tyler Gelbar to look into a new(er) show: The Apothecary Diaries. While originally a Japanese light novel series (by Natsu Hyuuga), we discuss the animated series' episode 6: The Garden Party, and how it manages to truly show off all that the show is about, perfectly balancing serious issues, and responsibilities with light-hearted humor.

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Troy: Greek Gods Made Human

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2024/11/21

Amanda and Rti host Joey Chou discuss 2004's Troy (directed by Wolfgang Petersen).We talk about the ways in which the "epic historical war film" actually humanizes the characters, and the story overall, not only by physically removing the gods from the story, but also by giving us a visual touchstone for why people act the way they do. (Spoilers, its probably ego...)

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