Relevant2RInterests

We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode, but until then, enjoy this ThrowBack episode where John and Frank are joined by their friend Chris Thames to talk about the Hellraiser series. This episode was originally released on October 5th of 2015, so it's missing a couple of films. But it's a good time, and a teaser for the next episode too!Relevant2RInterest isJohn Bellistonand Frank ShawProduced & Edited by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shaw & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and John are joined by gough from Beernuts Productions! We chat about his latest film A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer and John asks him some hard hitting questions. John and Frank also have a conversation about some games they're playing and a bit about British panel shows. Join us for all the fun, and all the laughs! Relevant2RInterest isJohn Bellistonand Frank ShawProduced & Editted by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shawy & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] out Beernuts Productions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank sit down to talk about two wildly different films that John has strong feelings about. 2023's Canadian indie horror Skinamarink and 2020's Russian-produced SuperDeep. Relevant2RInterest isJohn Bellistonand Frank ShawProduced & Editted by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shawy & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another Throwback! And this time we talk about a topic that John loves - Godzilla, King of Monsters. This episode was originally release in June of 2019 on the old show. Hope you enjoy the conversations!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellContact us at: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank explore Junji Ito's Remina! We have a deep conversation spanning mob mentality, elite mentality, and cosmic horror.Relevant2RInterest is:John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced & Editted by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shawy & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s one more Throwback Episode before we return to our regularly scheduled chaos. This time, we delve into the gross, existential, apocalyptic Junji Ito story, Gyo! This manga tale, which starts with rotting fish with biomechanical legs, quickly devolves into a bizarre narrative about survival, death, and the end of the world. We originally recorded this episode in March of 2021, and it was one of the final episodes released during the original podcast. We hope you enjoy this journey back 4 years ago. Relevant2RInterest isJohn Bellistonand Frank ShawProduced & edited by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shaw & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellTheme Song Arranged by Frank ShawContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our first Throwback episode of the season, featuring Frank’s favorite manga, Uzumaki. This episode of the old podcast was originally released in early May 2020 and was one of only a few (10 in total) we produced between 2020 and 2021. It’s a fun conversation, and we even include the opening and closing skits. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank tackle the behemoth of a film Godzilla Minus One. Join the conversation to hear their thoughts on this modern kaiju film. Is it man versus beast, or man versus self? Give the episode a listen!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Vulture Interview with Yamazaki: https://bit.ly/3Qje5btIGN Interview with Yamazaki: https://bit.ly/3CRjvqXCrunchy Roll Article About Sequel: https://bit.ly/3X0phgUIMDB Godzilla Minus One: https://imdb.to/3X2Xrk5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and John have a surprisingly in depth conversation about the 2012 film Cabin in the Woods, directed by Drew Goddard. The conversation wanders from a discussion on free will to nihilism, and Frank even has a theory!Relevant2RInterest is:John Bellistonand Frank ShawProduced & Editted by Frank Shaw Scripting by Frank Shaw & John BellistonGraphic design by Frank Shaw & Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank talk about the supernatural horror film Late Night with the Devil! They also discuss Bohemian Grove, the Satanic Panic, and the modern skeptic movement. Come along for the ride!Links! (to a google doc with all our links)Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our first John Hates What You Love! We talked about the TV series Firefly and the follow-up film Serenity. We dig deep into our problems with the franchise, how the network screwed it, what the series does right, and the problem with Joss Whedon. Give it a listen!Notes and Further Reading: Joss Whedon Allegations https://bit.ly/3DC32XV Joss Whedon Fuck You https://bit.ly/4j2xkTWHow Did Firefly Become Libertarian https://bit.ly/4a9IxhhA Classic Civil War Novel Served as Joss Whedon’s Inspiration https://bit.ly/4a0Xges News Flash the Firefly Guys Were the Villains https://bit.ly/40iehNN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week features an interview with TTRPG game designer Petri Leinonen! He co-designed the horror game The Quick, the retro-adventure RPG Them Deeper Bones, and several other small experimental games.The Quick: https://bit.ly/4cIekG8Gogam YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gogameuPetri’s itch.io page: https://itch.io/profile/strangeworlderHosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Throwback was episode 82 of the original podcast, releasing October 22nd of 2018. We talk about the narrative online series Daisy Brown, about a girl and her monster. Daisy Brown: https://bit.ly/45tQ348Jules Dapper 'Why I Made Daisy Brown:' https://bit.ly/4b8UYbVHosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 12! We interview award-winning actress, writer, and producer Annina Kaski. She’s an assistant producer and plays Saga on the DnD actual-play Bardic Quest. She has a YouTube channel and sometimes works as a magician. And she does all of that in spite of having a British accent and being from Finland!We talked about her growing up in Finland and the UK and how she got into TTRPGs, and she answered some stupid questions. Take some time and listen to this episode! Annina Kaski on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theawkwardactressBardic Quest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BardicQuestHosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Throwback episode this week is episode 32 of the original podcast, and it's about the series Gravity Falls. It's one of our favorite animated series, and we'd like to revisit it on this version of the show. The audio is a bit rough, but it's a fun conversation, and it's back when we did insane fan theories. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank explore the unique aspects of Damian Runga's Argentinian horror film When Evil Lurks. They dissect the visceral plotting and pacing of this gruesome film, with the conversation turning to the themes of religion, epidemics, and the portrayal of autism throughout. It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and John talk about zombies, touch on the history of the monsters from their roots in Haitian culture, and then talk about movies. How do they feel about Dawn of the Dead? What about The Walking Dead? What about your favorite zombie movie? Listen to the episode to find out!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're thrilled to be talking to gough from www.beernutsproductions. Gough, a familiar face from our old show, is now our first guest on this exciting new version of the podcast! If you're unfamiliar with gough's work, listen to our interview and dive into his hilarious filmography. Check out Beernuts Productions here!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Throwback episode is one of six conversations with the brain and face of Beernuts Productions. An independent Australian film studio headed by gough, who is the writer, director, producer and actor of Beernuts Productions short films and the voice of the Beernuts Productions podcast. Gough is always working, and has produced a lot of films. He's also blind. He came on the previous show six separate times, and this Throwback is from his second visit. We talk a lot about politics, food, and cabalism. It was originally released August 8th 2018 and was originally episode 77. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank discuss the second season of the Korean horror drama Sweet Home. Did we love it as much as the first season? Find out by listening to this latest episode! Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was episode 131 of the original podcast and comes in near the end of the run of that podcast. We talk about both the first season of the series and the webtoon that it's based on. This episode originally released May 13th, 2021. *Frank apologizes for the audio quality of much of this episode. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Throwback episode, originally 104 of the old podcast, is about the Netflix animated feature Next Gen starring Charlyne Yi and John Krasinski. It's a fun, surprisingly deep movie that's good for the whole family. This episode was originally released on May 23rd, 2019.Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, John and Frank discuss Remedy Entertainment's Control, first published in 2019 and available on PCs and all modern consoles. Listen as we dive into the shallow end of this incredibly deep game. We also discuss goats, new TTRPGs, video games, and more. So come along!Preview for Born From Ice: A Stone Age RPG https://bit.ly/4c1GXyAGaming University's Playlist on Control: https://bit.ly/49WsCl9Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank dive into the 2022 cosmic horror film Glorious. It has a bizarre premise, is full of surprises, and is much more intelligent than you'd think. Listen to us as we dive into the plot and the themes and come up with different interpretations of the twist for the film in this podcast episode. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this throwback episode, initially released in November 2019, John and Frank discuss the NetFlix series The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. We do gush over the series in this episode, but if you haven’t seen it or the original film, I highly encourage you to do so. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this throwback episode, originally released October 10th, 2019, John and Frank discuss Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal. They also dive into a lengthy discussion about the pros and cons of the Hero's Journey. If you like the movie or want to hear two nerds talk about the Hero's Journey and why it might not be the end-all-be-all of story analysis, then you should listen to this episode. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, just shoot us an email at relevant2rinterests@gmail or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This movie is a lie and a truth at the same time." Frank and John talk about Phil Tippett's magnum opus, Mad God. We also talk about the man himself and work and what led up to him making this movie. If you love stop motion, special effects, or the art of cinema, give our episode a listen, then maybe watch the movie. LinksMeet Phil Tippett and his Mad God (From Adam Savage's Tested 2011) https://youtu.be/RlemDMFWNbQ?si=z_rUFcQkAeieZ0F3Tippett Studio Tour: Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Robocop (From Adam Savage's Tested 2011) https://youtu.be/VErGD1A_iwA?si=qMhz3raVVqYVuspjMy Life In Monsters: Meet the Animator Behind Star Wars and Jurassic Park (From Vice 2015) https://youtu.be/VTGQ_K0DBPo?si=JoFF9E-LqwAehp20The Making of Mad God by Maya Tippet https://youtu.be/sfUOHh0xmwc?si=q1Euvf9Ve3UgLVZzWorse Than a Demon by Maya Tippet https://youtu.be/sfUOHh0xmwc?si=q1Euvf9Ve3UgLVZzInfluences and Inspirations (Mad God) https://youtu.be/bhfnokERD7E?si=j4rQDrHdo8j8hKeLBehind the Scenes Montage https://youtu.be/bhfnokERD7E?si=j4rQDrHdo8j8hKeLModel Worlds; Phil Tippet - Monster Maker (from SCI-Arc Channel) https://youtu.be/bhfnokERD7E?si=j4rQDrHdo8j8hKeLBuilding Stop-Motion Masterpieces by Hand (from Great Big Story) https://youtu.be/GLKxoo9hO84?si=3C5ehkPTS8h-366XCinema in Pain: Decoding Mad God https://youtu.be/IGPCZn3Scd4?si=ylmoj6TmbdD3_-JsCreditsHosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final throwback episode for the month of January, and we're talking about the final season of A Series of Unfortunate Events. A Netflix series that both Frank and John really enjoyed. This final episode of the trilogy was episode 92 during the original podcast run, and released on February 28th of 2019. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot us an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally episode 66 of the old podcast, released on May 7th of 2018, it’s our second episode, covering season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events.Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHEW! We talk about this fantastic comic by John Layman and Rob Guillory. We dive into the characters, the world, and the plot. There's a lot of cannibalism, there's a lot of interjections and even a deep conversation about Greek Tragedy. Join us while we discuss our favorite comic!Check out the Comic Pow website for great stuff on comics Comic Pow's interview with Rob Guillory Comic Pows interview with John Layman Read the first Issue Here Info about the Chew RPGThree recent John Layman interview with CBR on the current state of Chew and the spin off series Chuhttps://bit.ly/3vDYgEYhttps://bit.ly/48OrLlShttps://bit.ly/4aR7PAHHosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Throwback about the first season of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events. We really enjoyed this series, and we're spoiling the hell out of it one season at a time. Plus, we left the original skit in this episode because we both thought it was funny, Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Frank talk about Netflix's live-action One Piece. We discuss the plot through the characters, some of the most apparent themes, and the cast. Plus, we give a swift history of the Manga and the anime. Also... hospital tales of Frank and John!Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries, email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Throwback episode about the Finnish film Rare Exports, A Christmas Tale. The dark tale about reindeer ranchers and Santa Claus. It's a fun film, and a short watch, and one of Frank's favorite Christmas movies. It's worth a watch and is on a few streaming services. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our second throwback episode! This is our first Christmas episode on Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas, which we recorded during our first season and released in early December. Unfortunately, we don't have the exact date, but it was the end of 2015. This was the second of the series John Hates What You Love, where John would give a harsher critique about something well-loved and discuss his problems with it. He didn't hate it most often; he just went harder with his critiques. We apologize for the audio quality. Frank has done what he could with the audio to clean it up with the tools and skills (however limited) he can access. We hope you enjoy it.Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and John talk about Alan Wake remastered. After a little catching up, they give a brief history of Remedy Studios and the game development for the game. They go through the plot, talk about the game play, presentation, and some of the themes present in the game. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellFor comments or queries just shoot as an email at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Relevant2RInterests/If you're interested in taking a look at the Primordial System, email John here: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first throwback episode! Episode 47 of the original podcast, Kubo and the Two Strings. We talk about Laika Studios, stop motion, and dive into Kubo and the Two Strings. Hosted by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by: Frank ShawTheme Song Arranged by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Frank Shaw and Nathan NewellContact us at [email protected] Release Date: October 7th, 2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SynopsisAn old podcast brought anew! In this first episode we give you an introduction to the podcast, and then dive into Psycho Goreman, the Canadian horror film that parodies 80s and 90s children's films. We also touch on the lack of awareness of foreign films here in the US, children's movies from the 80s and 90s and cult movies. Credits:Hosts: Frank Shaw and John BellistonScripting by: John Belliston and Frank ShawProduced and Edited by Frank ShawGraphic Design by Frank ShawOriginal Logo by Nathan Newell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.