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Five Degrees Off Normal
by Joules Watts
See things through the eyes of a geek suffering copper toxicity. Everything from role playing games, video games, board games, manga, table top games, movies, TV Shows, and anime. The world is just slightly askew.
Episodes
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 45 (Why I Hate Myself, Sabotage Myself, and Yet I Still Persist)
I hate introspection. It makes me mad. Cause I have to think about it. Then I come to MORE realizations that piss me the fuck off! And since I just paid for another year of hosting five degrees off normal, I may as well get my money’s worth. Sometimes my anger helps me overcome my … Continue...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 44 (Ultimate Nihilistic Despair)
I had a really rough night. Three forms of depression decided to kick my ass at once. I decided to reflect on it… Maybe it may help. If not me then maybe someone else I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I also have a twitter account! You can find … Continue reading "Five Degrees…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 43 (When Am I & Who Ate My BBQ )
It’s been a while hasn’t it? There is way to much for me to just sum up so I’m gonna spread this out over a few episodes. Cause why the heck not, Right? Here’s the photo of the cool goblin I found I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I … Continue reading "Five Degrees Off Normal:...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 42 (There’s Light in Darkness Sometimes)
What’s been going on? Well sadly it’s not all been good. Seems that 2018 likes to start things off with a shit show. How have I been dealing with it? I’ve been holding it together. With a little help from my friends. I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I … Continue reading "Five...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 41 (Brain-glitch, the Rig, and the Ponies)
Well I had some great ideas. Fantastic ideas. And I sit to record them and I go absolutely blank! So I decided to kind of ramble on about that. Then I decided to talk about something more interesting, my new desktop! Then I mention that I’m going to be on the coolest Twitch Live Stream … Continue...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 40 (Holiday Cheer or Holiday Hokum)
Good Day to you all, you fine humans and lizard people! I hope that you all are doing well. It’s been a while, but darn you DDOP people, I just can’t resist a challenge. So here’s my first Holiday Cast! Taa DAa I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I … Continue reading "Five Degrees...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 39 (Farewell DDOP. We’ll Meet Again)
A Wrapup to the Dog Days of Podcasting. I’ll be taking a wee bit of time. It’s not a goodbye though. It’s till I see ya next time, ok? Pinky Swear! I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I also have a twitter account! You can find me @JoulesPodcaster … Continue reading "Five Degrees...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 38 (What to Listen To After the Dog Days of Podcasting? TWRP)
With the Dog Days of Podcasting Ending, I thought it’d be a good idea to recommend some sweet tunes since some of us need to take a wee break and rest our vocal chords. I Give you TUPPERWARE REMIX PARTY! The Band from the Future Here’s a link to their Youtube page so you can … Continue reading...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 37 (A Hollow and Way Overdue Game Review)
I decided to review this awesome 2D hard as heck platformer. Hollow Knight This game is absolutely delightful! Tough as hell, but very enjoyable. Since I’ve forgotten to mention it for the past year… Yes I do have a facebook page. Here’s a link to it. And I also have a twitter account! You can …...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 36 (Gencon Train Derailed. Concrud Hits the Breaks)
Con Crud derailed my entire Gencon analysis. But I’m kinda happy it happened. There’s a nice side effect of being forced to slow down. T0n1c’s blog is here: https://jtonicwriting.wordpress.com/ So go give it a read! She’s a talented wordsmith! The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. I love…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 35 (Gencon Baggage Unpacking. Part 2)
And Here is part 2 of my Gencon Unpacking. These are emotional… Sorry. I love you Red. Thank you for everything. The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Music… ah music
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 34 (Gencon Baggage Unpacking. Part 1)
A little more story and a little more mental unpacking for my first Gencon. I’m such a mental wreck sometimes. I hate it The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Hooray Music
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 33 (Welcome to Gencon)
Well I went to Gencon last week. And man a lot of stuff happened. This is going to be a series of podcasts unpacking everything. The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Music that’s awesome
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 32 (You Wouldn’t Let Me Forget, Would You?)
Today I wanted to thank two of my fellow DDOP podcasters. Null Operations and Zendead. Thank you both so very much. I wouldn’t be here without you The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Mwaa
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 31 (Thank You for Remembering Me)
How do you say thank you to someone who helped capture a piece of who you were, When memories of your past are crumbling around you… Well in this episode I try to do so The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. I love ya too, Dood
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 30 (Silly and Sensitive Sci-Fi Webcomic)
I’ve been a big fan of Dave Kellet’s comic Sheldon for many years. I have no idea how I missed that he did a Sci-Fi comic called Drive This comic is probably one of the most unique Sci-Fi Webcomics I’ve stumbled across. And I’ve absolutely fallen in love with it. Here’s a link to his … Continue...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 29 (How I Feel After Scaling the World)
It’s short. I’m tired. But there’s a reason behind it I wanted to do a recording as close as I could to me finishing out my wall climb I wanted to kind of give a sitrep of how I feel right afterwards.
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 28 (We All Gotta Eat Right?)
Well after yesterday’s downer, here’s something that’s a little more upbeat And delicious. Shout out to you Nutty. You inspired it! Made me think of good food! Puerco Pibil: For the dry part of the marinade: 5 tablespoons Anato/Acheote Seeds 2 teaspoons of cumin seed Tablespoon of Black Pepper...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 27 (No Power No Life)
Decided to go a little introspective. It’s a bit of a downer Sorry about that The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. I love ya, dood!
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 26 (Playing with Fear)
Ah Little Fears The game of childhood terror. And my first experience of running it for folks not part of my home base “gaming gang.” Seems that fear exists outside the game too 🙂 The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard.
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 25 (Sleep Studies are WEIRD!)
Your brain can do some strange things while contemplating all that a sleep study entails. Yikes The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Prism Shard proves that not all music that came out after 2000 is crap
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 24 (Strangest Rage Release Valve. Thanks YouTube)
Tee’s DDOP episode “Writers Rage” really got me thinking. Aside from the fact he’s incredibly eloquent and creative. To quiet my rage, what do I do? It took me a bit to figure it out and I was kind of surprised what I go to. Here’s links that I promised you in the podcast Oxhorn’s … Continue...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 23 (Proto Brachiation)
So guess what I’ve been doing the past few months? I found a way to exercise my brain and body at the same time. And it doesn’t suck and it’s not boring! Shout out to everyone at Earth Treks! Thank you all so much for the fun, encouragement and advice! The intro music is all … Continue reading...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 22 (The Mandatory Awkward Introduction)
Why is this thing called five degrees off normal? It’s not a happy reason, that’s for sure. But things are what they are. So here’s hoping my bit of background doesn’t scare ya’ll off. The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Prism Shard, for music that doesn’t suck!
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 21 (Welcome to My Realm Underlord)
Well here’s my first meat and potatoes episode for the Dog Days of Podcasting Challenge It’s a review of the true spiritual successor to Dungeon Keeper and Dungeon Keeper 2. Welcome to “War for the Overworld” The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. They deserve your admiration! Muhahahah!
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 20 (I’m Telling You This Story So I Can Tell You Others)
I must be a glutton for punishment. I’m doing it again. Welcome to my first episode in the Dog Days of Podcasting challenge. I’m going to probably end up running my mouth like crazy for the next 30 days, so it’s only fair to give you a warning. The intro music is all thanks to … Continue reading...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 19 (I’m Baaaack in the Saaaadle)
I’m Back. I’m different (kinda) And now I have no idea what to do about it. Might as well do an episode right? Remember that Super Awesome Amazing Filker I told you about? Tom Smith? Here’s a Link to his page! The intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Go and give them some … Continue reading...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 18 (I’m Back With Stories… and Chocolate)
Yeah Sorry everyone It’s been way to damned long. My bad. But I’m working on getting these out more. As promised here’s the link to “Seize the GM” It’s a podcast where we (Zendead, Nulloperations, Me) go over various GMing topics Also here’s a link to “Bendy and the Ink Machine!” I love this…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 17 (Hi Baltimore. Wish I was here under better circumstances)
Well It’s night. I’m in Baltimore. It’s dark. I may be eaten by a Gru. Tomorrow I find out… everything he intro music is all thanks to Prism Shard. Go and give them some love. So demands the great queen spider.
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 16 (You are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. That’s enough.)
Hi Everyone Not every day can be a games and soul searching. I’m not always going to have something deep or sad or inspiring. Sometimes, the Play’s the Thing. Today’s Episode is dedicated to my dear friend, Guard-A-Manger. Bards Blessings upon your awesome hat! Here’s a link to the Dog Days of...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 15 (Sharing the World With and Without Dice)
The past few months have been really scary. Fear leads to Anger. And Anger didn’t lead to the dark side this time. It lead to me learning something pretty surprising. Turns out that not all who game use dice. And the many worlds of many RPGs are for dice chuckers and non dice chuckers alike. …...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 14 (Player, Level Thyself)
Greetings and Salutations my fall friends. Hope that the change in weather is doing you all good. Who knew that playing video games would point out that my character wasn’t improving. What was improving was me, the player. Here is a link to EpicNameBro’s Youtube Channel. Show him love. He’s…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 13 (Friends Give Joules’ Brain a Cross Check)
Adios to Dog Days of Podcasting (I’m doing it next year chummers!) And today is a good introspective/retrospective. Caused by trying to reserve a hotel for Origins 2017. Who Knew!? The Bestest (Yes that’s a word!) intro Music on the Matrix is courtesy of Prism Shard. So very shiny!
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 12 (I’ll Be Here All Week, Be Sure to Tip Your Artist)
Ahoy my various media aficionados! Well This episode isn’t as nice and as sweet. But it’s necessary. If we want to see all types of media and art independent of big business influence, we gotta step up as art lovers. And support the artists. Not with lip service, but with cold hard cash. Here’s a…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 11 (Horror in the Uncanny Valley)
Good evening everyone Lots of folks liked my last podcast about Little Fears. I thought I’d take you all a bit deeper down the rabbit hole. Why I love Little Fears. (That one links to their twitter account). Why that game specifically is special to me. Our spiffy intro music is thanks to Prism...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 10 (Build Your Own Campfire Heroes)
Come sit by my fire kiddies. Auntie Joules has some stories to tell you Not all Heroes wear capes. Not all heroes are grown ups. Most heroes are kids just like you. Want to be a hero and beat the monsters? Check out Little Fears. The bogeyman is real, children. Beware the Bogeyman. Our super …...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 9 (Who Watches the Watchmen)
I’ve mentioned him before in passing. But it’s time to get to know the other master of the House of Slack and Science. Zippy Toetag, at your service. He’s the Dr McNinja to my Axe Cop. We’re one HELL of a team! Our super shiny intro music is thanks to Prism Shard. Go Give them … Continue reading...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 8 (Hours of Play Versus An Hour of Fun)
Welcome back player 2! Many video games out there give us a fun or profound (or both) experience with over 30 hours of gameplay. And that’s great. But what if the lengthy playtime results in someone losing part of the experience? Turns out that there are some video games out there that can…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 7 (Michael Ansara Helps Build Character)
Well it’s the weekend. Sunday to be specific. Who knew that watching Batman the Animated Series would assist in making new characters? I certainly didn’t. But then again, it is impossible to quantify the effect of Michael Ansara’s awesomeness. The amazing music for this podcast is from…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 6 (Heart of the Cards?)
Welcome to the Fucking Middle of the week everyone! Yeah we’re half way done. Tonight’s episode. Board Games and Card Games. I love em. They’re awesome. Copper Toxicity loves dicking with me. Steals all my fun. Examining the phenomenon more closely, I think that copper toxicity is the medical...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 5 (Come Fly With Me)
Buona notte I hope that you all are having a nice weekend. Mine has been absolutely stunning thus far. I hope you enjoy the rundown of today’s adventures
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 4 (Hiding In the Shadows of Giants)
Hoi Chummers! Here’s a link to the band Mutemath I recently got the piano arrangements for The Miyazaki Collection, Firefly and Chrono Cross. Any requests? It won’t be immediate but I’ll see if I master one enough to have at the end of Dog Days of Podcasting.
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 3 (What Horror Lives in a Mind Like Mine)
Greetings and Salutations, Fellow Butterfly Knights Today, enjoy what my mind can conjure. It’s scary in there. Here’s a link to Little Fears. But be careful. The monster under your bed may decide to move back in. I decided to do this one raw. No music, no sound effects. Just the sound of my…
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 2 (A Metaphor for my Mind)
Hello you magnificent collection of stardust! Seems my love of certain video games gives me a way to translate what’s going on in my grey matter. Enjoy! Here’s a link to Supergiant Games. Their level of epicness is over 9000! Name a game developer that gives away sheet music for songs in their...
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Five Degrees Off Normal: Episode 1 (Introductions Are In Order)
Salutations, Fellow Humanoid Carbon Units. For starters, you all can thank/blame my good friends Zendead and Nulloperations for this podcast. They host Seize the GM and The Hidden Grid, respectively. They’re great folks, so go say hi! The amazing music for this podcast is from Overclocked Remix....
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See things through the eyes of a geek suffering copper toxicity. Everything from role playing games, video games, board games, manga, table top games, movies, TV Shows, and anime. The world is just slightly askew.
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