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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!).
Episodes
Tales of Our TimeThe Little Mermaid: It's Worth It To Dream of Something More
In honor of Disney's 2023 "The Little Mermaid", I revisit the 1989 original! (Written and directed by John Musker, and Ron Clements.) Host Amanda Stephens is…
Tales of Our TimeEverything, Everywhere, All At Once: We Choose Each Other
Everything! Everywhere! All at once! Today my guest Tyler Gelbar and I discuss the award-winning film, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. We review…
Tales of Our TimeBeetlejuice The Musical: Tearing Convention Apart
In this episode, we discuss "Beetlejuice: The Musical, The Musical, The Musical" (yes, repeated three times!) Specifically, we discuss the Broadway performance…
Tales of Our TimeHowl's Moving Castle: Choose Your Own Destiny
Did you know before it was a movie, Howl's Moving Castle was a book? In today's episode, guest Emily Daniel discusses how the book and movie compare (spoiler…
Tales of Our TimeSpiderman: Put On The Mask
In our second episode, guest Jared Friesen discuss the 2018 Spiderman game, by Insomniac Studios. We touch upon what makes the hero different from his other…
Tales of Our TimeWatchers: A Dog Story Exploring Humanity
In our flagship episode, we discuss the novel "Watchers", by Dean Koontz. I'm joined by my friend Michelle Chiang, and we dive into similarities to…