Jala-chan's Place
Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast and guest on many other shows and streams.
Episodes
Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the ways in which different cultures around the world care for, honor and maintain relationships with their dead.
This episode is primarily a book report of: From Here to Eternity Caitlin Doughty
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- Episode 27: Death Positivity - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of a...
Jala is joined by Cameron and Dave (both from Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2024 Ozploitation horror film about a zombie kangaroo, Rippy the Red.
SPOILER WALL AT 00:36:38
Mentioned During the Episode:
- Waterborne - the short film that Rippy the Red was based on.
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Jala is joined by Mike to discuss coffee and tea, two important beverages: the production process, how to shop for them, taste them, prepare and more.
Mentioned During the Episode:
- [Coffee flavor wheel](https://notbadcoffee.com/flavor-wheel-en/)
- [Tea flavor wheel](https://pathofcha.com/pages/tea-flavor-wheel)
- Upton Tea
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Jala is joined by Dave to discuss Exit 8: the game, the movie and the novelization.
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Jala interviews Ryn West, the creator of the queer disco space adventure webcomic, Neon Pantheon.
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Jala is joined by Mike Schmidt to discuss his work, including both Cyclopean: The Great Abyss and the upcoming Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands among many others.
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Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Creature's Tale) and themes.
Related Episodes:
- Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
- Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn ...
Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale).
Related Episodes:
- Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
- Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, arti...
Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and new guest Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers production, artistry, characters and design.
Mentioned During the Episode:
Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog) to discuss Mary Shelley's gothic horror masterpiece, Frankenstein.
SPOILER WALL: 00:49:58
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Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 film, Nosferatu.
SPOILER WALL: 00:53:54
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- Monster Dear Monster Ep 253: Cameron Grows to Full Power - Cameron, Dave, Leonard and Matthew discuss Renfield (2023).
Music:
- Opening: “Premonition” by Robin Carolan
- Spoiler Wall: “The Third Night&rd...
Jala is joined by John and Juliet to discuss James Gunn's Superman (2025).
SPOILER WALL: 00:58:06
Mentioned During the Episode:
Related episodes:
- Episode 4: The Batman (2022) - Jala, John and Slade discuss The Batman (2022).
Music:
- Opening: “Eyes Up Here” by David Fleming
- Spoiler Wall: “5 Years Time” by Noah & The Whale
- Ending: &ldqu...
Jala is joined by Mottzy of Drattzy Games to discuss their upcoming JRPG, Alterium Shift.
Links
- Alterium Shift (Website) -- central hub
- Alterium Shift (Steam) -- try the demo, wishlist, purchase
- Alterium Shift (Kickstarter) -- late pledges still open!
- Patreon -- get your behind the scenes early access!
The "Don't @ Me" Addendum:
- The chicken we could not remember the name of, is Beaky Boo. Jala woke up in the m...
Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.
This episode is primarily a book report of: The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O’Connor
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Jala and Dave discuss the horror-themed metalcore band, Ice Nine Kills.
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Jala is joined by George Francis Bickers of Three Sails Studios to discuss both Mappa Mundi and their upcoming game, Gallows Corner.
Related Episodes
- Episode 71: Mappa Mundi - George's first appearance where we discussed Mappa Mundi in detail.
Links
- Mappa Mundi
- Gallows Corner
- Gallows Corner Kickstarter page
- Buy Mappa Mundi
- Three Sails Studios
- Three Sails Studios' DriveThruRPG Page
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Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 3: Bulzome Rising, which was never official released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This episode covers chapters 6 & 7 as well as a look back at the experience of the entire game. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
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Jala is joined by Daniel to discuss Shining Force III Scenario 3: Bulzome Rising, which was never officially released in the West but was lovingly translated and patched by the Shining Force III Translation Project. This episode covers chapters 1-5. This is a full spoilercast - for spoiler-free overview of the game check out episode 65.
Referenced during the episode
Jala is joined by professional chef Mike Prehn to discuss the basics of both cooking and nutrition.
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Jala is joined by Doug Lief (Nostalgium Arcanum) to discuss the 2025 psychological thriller, Companion.
SPOILER WALL AT 26:30
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