Well, it's been a long road getting here. It's been, in fact, a lot more than 200 episodes, thanks to our stupid naming conventions. But regardless- here we are. Whatever the real number is, we're calling this episode 200. It's time to settle old scores. Join the Bottle Crow Discord to check out our live posted show notes as well as chat with us an…

On this episode, we were joined by Jen (@spookycutewitch.bsky.social) and Allen (@aibrahim.bsky.social). Jen is a regular Scanline Media member, and thus her work can be found at scanlinemedia.com and patreon.com/scanlinemedia. Allen hosts some Scanline shows as well, but their primary work is Chatz: A Television Podcast. Thank you so much to @Meri…

This was supposed to be a Battle Crow (our monthly bonus Patreon show), but the guidance of Grace deemed it not to be. Press play with your Two Fingers and celebrate with us the start of the Summer of Sour, cracking open a normal one with the boyz, and marveling at the miracle of bagged tea. I hope you brought some Oil Dipping Sticks for snacking. …

Six has not only made had me edit this episode, but now make the actual RSS-thing post that disseminates this vile libel to the broader world. I guess after 6+ years it had to happen eventually. In this installment of Pod Cast we talk Boba, Red Bull, World of Warcraft, and spend a "generous" amount of time with our new best fanfiction friend DotA H…

The Fireside Friends crew are joined by Jen and Six from Scanline Media as they discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse! You can follow Six and Jen's work at scanlinemedia.com. You can follow Jen on Twitter at @jbu3, and Six at @sixdettmar.By Fireside Friends

Content warning: Our segment on Pulse features in-depth discussions and depictions of depression, suicide, and self harm. Our discussion of the film begins at 36:44. This month, we discuss Russian Doll, Final Fantasy 7, and Magia Record before diving deep into the 2001 Kiyoshi Kurosawa film Pulse for our shared experience. Next month, we will be wa…

Fireside Friends returns with an action-packed episode! Join us as we talk new Twilight Zone, Final Fantasy X, and Ao-chan Can't Study! before discussing The Lumberjanes for our shared experience. (Discussion on The Lumberjanes begins at 43:46.)By Fireside Friends

After an extended hiatus, Fireside Friends returns! Join Allen, Kaity, and Ryan as they catch up on the latest media discourse. Star Wars: Bad. Star Trek: Also bad. Anime: ...good? Now, imagine this: In segment two, the crew discusses the sad Netflix anime Violet Evergarden for their shared experience. In our discussion, we address an age-old quest…

Fireside Friends returns with discussions about music, Marvel, Star Wars and more before discussing the queer webcomic Goodbye to Halos for their shared experience. Spoilers for Avengers Infinity War begin at around 29:00. Discussion of Goodbye to Halos begins at 34:22. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], fol…

This month, the Fireside Friends crew talks Full Metal Alchemist and recounts concert horror stories before discussing the 1979 film The Warriors for their shared experience!By Ryan Persaud, Allen Ibrahim, Kaity Marie

This month, the Fireside Friends are back on their bullshit with a discussion of the anime Sanrio Boys. How cute is the anime? Does it come off as a cynical marketing scheme? Do the boys kiss? The answer to all of these questions (and more!) can be found in our discussion. Also in this episode, we ask ourselves: What media did we used to be ashamed…

This month, the Fireside Friends crew gathers in a circle around the fire for discussions about how technology fits into our lives. In our first segment, Jen Unkle joins us as we discuss navigating social media and how to manage time in our capitalist hellscape. In our second segment, we discuss The Circle! We talk about how it tackles topics of so…

CW: We discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, which (poorly) handles themes of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. We also touch on the transphobia present within the game’s fanbase. Fireside Friends returns with the original crew and a new format! In our first segment, we talk about anime, various visual novels, and recount our experiences with attending…

Ryan and Allen take one final look back at 2017 and discuss their favorite media discussed on and off the podcast, their biggest disappointments, and their biggest surprises before looking ahead to what they’re excited for in the New Year. Next month’s shared experience is Doki Doki Literature Club! Work Cited: Why Does Everyone Hate Mercy? You can…

CW: We discuss themes of objectification, exploitation, and abuse of women throughout our Lost Highway discussion, as it is a central aspect of the film. We realize that many people may want a break from thinking about these topics due to current events, so we encourage folks to listen at their own discretion. Joel Bocko joins us to discuss Lost Hi…

In this recently recovered episode of Fireside Friends, Shannon Strucci joins Ryan, Allen, and Jen to talk about the 2007 film [REC]. We discuss the film’s use of its small budget, well-considered characters, and the found footage format. We mention the film’s Hollywood remake, Quarantine, as well as [REC]: Boat Edition; we end the cast with a disc…

CW: We spend the first few minutes of the show talking about recent events regarding sexual assault allegations in media, and rape culture in general. If you wish to skip that segment, our Bound discussion starts at 5:50. Ryan, Allen, and Jen discuss Bound! We talk about the film’s portrayal of its queer relationship, the ways in which the film suc…

Join Allen and Ryan as they commit crimes* and discuss the 1984 film, Repo Man! We talk about the film’s outrageous antics, and its themes surrounding white suburban punks and radiation research. We also reflect on Harry Dean Stanton’s vast career and discuss some of his most memorable roles. *No actual crimes were committed in the making of this p…

John Stull joins us to read and interpret lyrics from Father John Misty’s latest album, “Pure Comedy.” Is this a good album? Does it have a solid political message? Are the lyrics evocative? The answer to all of these questions, of course, is no. However, we hope you enjoy listening to us highlight the album’s most embarrassing material, as well as…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5. This episode, Jennifer Unkle frees us from having to play any more of this game by guiding us through the remaining plot points. Hear us react to the game’s most ridiculous plot developments and find out which ones we accurately predicte…

M joins us to discuss Twin Peaks: The Return! We talk about our favorite moments of the season, how much the new show fits in with the original series and Fire Walk With Me, and ruminate on how Twin Peaks will always be a show filled with mystery. Who is the dreamer? You can follow M on Twitter @em_being, find their work at right here on Abnormal M…

Jennifer Unkle joins us to discuss Don’t Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain’t Your Story by Christine Love! We talk about the issue of privacy in the digital age, the guilt of voyeurism in the context of visual novels, and the validation that comes with positive depictions of queer relationships in games. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we explore Futaba’s palace, uncover the mystery of the hacker group Medjed, and check up on our social links. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us o…

Fireside Friends has found a new home at Abnormal Mapping! What does this mean for the podcast going forward? Ryan and Allen walks you through the details. Thanks much to all of the people who have supported us up to this point. Your support and generosity means the world to us, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your help. CHARLOTTESVIL…

This episode we discuss the film Okja, talk about our eating habits, examine our company loyalty, and consider how it all intersects with our politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gm…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Kaneshiro's Palace, start some new social links, and gush over the game's best character, Makoto. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/…

This episode, Fireside Friends fully converts into an anime podcast as we discuss the six episode series of FLCL! Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and rev…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Madarame's dungeon, check in on our social links, and dunk on the game's official sad boy, Mishima. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.co…

Niel Jacoby joins us to talk about the extraordinarily cheesy Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. You can check out Niel's podcast over at spalltalk.blogspot.com and follow them on twitter @fuckinalpamare. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments…

This episode, Alexander joins us as we discuss Star Trek Beyond! You can follow Alexander on Twitter @verbranden. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and rev…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Ryan and Allen as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we discuss our thoughts on the first dungeon, our favorite (and least favorite) characters, and the game's muddled politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at…

Fireside Friends is finally back from hiatus! This episode, we discuss the film Four Lions and challenging various preconceptions about terrorism. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected]…

We discuss Paper Girls Vol. 1 & 2, the reductive taxonomy of media, and the problems with male writers being upheld as feminists in the comics industry. Volumes 1 & 2 of Paper Girls includes issues 1-10. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes! Our podcast theme is…

Tzufit joins us as we discuss The Force Awakens, the absurdity of the prequel trilogy, and our predictions for the future of Star Wars. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsou…

Fireside Friends turns a year old this week! In celebration, the crew briefly talks about changes coming to the show before discussing Pan's Labyrinth. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932…

Alexander joins us once again as we discuss "The Evaluators: To Trade With Aliens, You Must Adapt" by N.K. Jemisin. You can send questions and comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes! Our podcast theme is "At Summer Pond" by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 found via Opsound.org.…

We made it past the flaming hellscape that is 2016, and onto what is looking to be an even greater hellscape that is 2017. Despite all of the negativity in the world, the Fireside Friends crew found time to sit down and reflect positively on the media that they enjoyed in 2016. Note that most of our choices are ones that we have not talked about on…

We talk Overwatch's holiday event, Pokémon Sun and Moon, and discuss Krampus for our shared experience! Discussion of Krampus begins at 41:04. You can send questions & comments to us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter, and review us on iTunes! Our break music this episode is "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" b…

John Stull and Jackson Tyler join us as we read and interpret lyrics from Metallica's latest masterpiece, "Hardwired... to Self Destruct." You can find John's music at Jung Manhater and follow him on Twitter @SIBNAME. You can find Jackson's work at headfallsoff.com, follow them on Twitter @headfallsoff, and support them on Patreon. You can send que…

Editor's Note: Ryan's audio is awful for the first ten minutes, but it improves after that. Apologizes! Shaun Lau joins us as we talk about queer relationships in Yuri On Ice, fight over Pokémon Sun/Moon starters, discuss lack of representation of marginalized groups in media, and more before we discuss Ghost In The Sell for our shared experience. …

Mike Moody joins us as we talk about the new Sims 4 expansion, Cowboy Bebop, Cardcaptor Sakura, the lack of skin color options in the new Animal Crossing: New Leaf update, and more before discussing Zootopia for our shared experience. You can find's Mike's music on Soundcloud and follow her on Twitter @guysmiley22. Discussion of Zootopia begins at …

Shannon Strucci stops by as we talk about transphobia in a recent episode of Atlanta; We also talk Hannibal, Yuri!!! On Ice, Law & Order: SVU, and more before discussing Tucker & Dale vs. Evil for our shared experience. You can find Shannon's work at StrucciMovies, follow her on Twitter @plentyofalcoves, and support her on Patreon. Discussion of Tu…

Kortney Terry returns to chat with us about magical girls, Luke Cage(and racists who think the show is "too black"), Atlanta, Hannibal, and more before discussing A Monster In Paris for our shared experience. You can follow Kortney on Twitter @Sparklykiss. Our break music this episode is "Mexican Chef" by Xenia Rubinos. Our podcast theme is "April …

Alex Zandra chats with us about self care, self confidence, and the importance of creating and consuming art. If you missed the previous episode in which we talk to Alex Zandra about game design and Mirror's Edge, you can check that out here! You can find Alex Zandra's work at ZandraVandra.com, follow her on Twitter @havochq, and support her on Pat…

Alex Zandra Van Chestein talks to us about being an independent game developer, developing her game One Last Cup, navigating gaming communities as a marginalized creator, and more before discussing Mirror's Edge for our shared experience. You can find Alex Zandra's work at ZandraVandra.com, follow her on Twitter @havochq, and support her on Patreon…

Ryan swoons over Jem and the Holograms and gets mad at Nintendo (again), Kaity shares her appreciation of the otome game Mystic Messenger, and Allen gives us the latest on World of Warcraftand its newest expansion, Legion. The group then discusses the David Cronenberg film Cosmopolis for their shared experience. Discussion of Cosmopolis begins at 3…

The classic Fireside Friends crew returns to talk about Until Dawn, Black Swan, Sex Criminals, awful gender roles, and more before discussing Paprika for their shared experience. Discussion of Paprika begins at 35:58. Works Discussed: She and Her Cat: Everything Flows, Until Dawn, Black Swan, Sex Criminals, Paprika Our break music this episode is "…

Shannon Strucci joins us to talk about The Lobster, David Lynch films, and more before discussing Undertale for our shared experience! You can find Shannon's work at StrucciMovies, follow her on Twitter @plentyofalcoves, and support her on Patreon. There are vague spoilers for The Lobster in segment one. Discussion starts at 8:35 and ends at 16:50.…

Kortney Terry joins us as we talk about Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Star Trek Beyond, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, the Zero Escape series, and more before discussing Cibele for our shared experience. Our discussion of Cibele begins at 29:15. Works Discussed: Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Elite Beat Agents, WarioWare, Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into…