Random Chatterings
By Arlill Rodriguez
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Description
Random Chatterings is a biweekly podcast hosted by brothers/local nobodies Arlill and Gary Rodriguez. We discuss all aspects of pop culture including video games, movies, television shows, and the internet at large. We also tend to reminisce about our childhood experiences given the topic. Main episodes range from 30-50 minutes. Our mini episodes/halfpisodes are hosted by Arlill alone and are 5-20 minutes long.
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ExplicitThirty Seven Point B (feat. Paula Allen of Tell Me Stories Podcast) | This week, I’m joined by Paula Allen, the producer and host of the Tell Me Stories Podcast! We talk about her background with music, the origins of her podcast, and our mutual love for The Simpsons and Arrested Development! Shout-outs to: -Paula Alle | 10/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThere's A Lot Of Funkiness In It (feat. Bulby) | This week, I’m joined by YouTube remixer and composer Bulby aka Mike Stoney as we talk about the art of 8-bit/16-bit remixes! We also have a hardcore discussion about Smash Bros, Mike’s favorite fighting games, the challenges of running a YouTub | 10/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitScravenging (feat. Alex and Zach of Is Anyone There?) | This week, I’m joined by Alex and Zach, the hosts of the improvised survival horror podcast Is Anyone There?, as we talk about comedy! We also discuss the origins of the hit podcast, Alex’s music career, and the challenges of creating comedy in the In | 9/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitI Have A Vendetta Against This Movie (feat. Alyssa White) | This week, I’m joined by vlogger and pop culture aficionado Alyssa White as we geek out together about video games and horror films! We also talk about being a blogger on YouTube, the art of collecting rare video games, our experience with Child's Pl | 9/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitInstant Restraining Disorder (feat. Elvis Kunesh of TomHanksgiving) | This week, I’m joined by the host of TomHanksgiving, Elvis Kunesh, as we talk about the great actor, Tom Hanks! We also talk about Toy Story, Sonic’s current reputation, and celebrity culture! Production notes:-This is, indeed, our landmark 30th episo | 9/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitA Circling Failure In A Rapidly Decaying Orbit | This week, returning guest and best gal pal Amber talks with me about the development of our senses of humor from childhood to adulthood! In the second segment, we get into a lengthy discussion about one of our favorite television series Louie! | 8/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSonic and the Black Knight | This week, we're talking about a fascinating anomaly in Sonic's 25 year history, the Nintendo Wii-exclusive game Sonic and the Black Knight. We discuss what the game accomplished admirably, what it undeniably failed at, and why one of our c | 8/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEmotionally Charged Comedy Music (feat. Erik Helwig of Hot Dad) | This week, I’m joined by popular YouTuber Erik Helwig/Hot Dad as we talk about his eccentric collection of comedy music hits! We also talk about his dark interpretation of Home Improvement, his beginnings as a musician, and the challenges o | 8/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNeedlemouse's 25th Birthday | This week Arlill talks about the hullabaloo surrounding the Sonic 25th anniversary live-stream including the live-stream itself, Project Sonic 2017, and most importantly, Sonic Mania!!! Production notes: -Apologies for the wacky releas | 8/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThey Were Having Too Much Fun (feat. Holly Rose of Ray Gunn and Starburst) | This week, the delightful Holly Rose returns to our program to talk about obscure British radio and cosplay! We also talk about the history of pirate radio in England and Holly's experience as a cosplayer at the Star Wars Celebration Convention! Productio | 8/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSexy Hedgehogs (feat. Tattooed Bananas Podcast) | This week, I’m joined by the comedy duo of Finnius and Bill from the Tattooed Bananas Podcast as we record what might be our most uncomfortable episode to date! We talk about everything from erotic fan fiction, intense Smash Bros. sessions, and Mel Gibs | 7/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIt's Kind Of Very Cheap Therapy (feat. Shawn from Horribly Awkward Podcast) | This week, I’m joined by podcaster Shawn Fuller of the fantastic Horribly Awkward Podcast as we talk about independent podcasting! We also talk about video games, brief awkward encounters, numbers anxiety, and how we've dealt with our bouts with depress | 7/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHalloween of Horror | Finally...it's the finale of Month of Simpsons! We wrap up everything with a look at Season 27's Halloween of Horror then we take a moment to talk about the show's longevity and creative influence after all these years. Production notes: -Yep, | 7/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitI Feel The Vibes Coming Through (feat. Josh of The Josh O Show) | This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of the Josh O Show as we talk about the underrated art of stand-up comedy! We also talk about our family backgrounds, Josh's writing process, and his favorite stand-up comedians! Prod | 7/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Struggle For Existence | This week, I’m joined by documentary filmmaker Michael Suglio as he talks about the creative difficulties in making his 2 documentaries: The Struggle for Existence (2009) and Tribute to the Fallen (2014)! Production notes: -Yep, we are releasing this | 7/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSpoken Like a True Retro Gamer (feat. Zach from DigiWuts/You Again Web Series) | This week, I’m joined again by Zach from DigiWuts and You Again Web Series as we get together and geek endlessly about video games! We talk about our first video games, our favorite games of all time, and Zach talks about a pop culture con he attended a | 7/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitClotheslines Suck (feat. Random Ramblings w/Rob) | This week, I’m joined by Random Ramblings w/Rob as we talk about our unabashed love of professional wrestling! We also talk about our hatred of soap operas, and Rob's hands-on experience as an amateur wrestler! Production notes: -Rob released hi | 6/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHammer Smashed Face | This week, I’m joined by my high school bud, Lorenz Kim, as he introduces me to the ins and outs of being a fan of heavy metal music! We talk about his concert experiences and about his metal idol, Randall Blythe from Lamb of God. Production notes: | 6/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitYou Might Get Tired While Watching It | This week, I’m joined by my former college suite-mates, Roshan and Thomas, as we discuss some of the worst films ever made! Production notes:-This is our 50th recording! It’s been a long and crazy journey getting to this point and hopefully, in less | 5/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCarbo-Tetrahedrons (feat. Holly Rose of Ray Gunn and Starburst) | This week, I’m joined by the writer and director of the online sci-fi radio comedy Ray Gunn and Starburst, Holly Rose, and we talk about the origins of the series, Holly’s writing process, and her comedy inspirations! Production notes:-T | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRan Chat OVA Pt. 4 | The brothers finally conclude their long-lasting discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Absolute Duo, Another, and Free. Spoilers ahead! Technical info: Recorded with Adobe Auditi | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRan Chat OVA Pt. 3 | The brothers carry on with their extended discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Seitokai Yakuindomo, Love Live School Idol Project, Kantai Collection, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica. S | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRan Chat OVA Pt. 2 | The brothers continue their lengthy discussion about Japanese animation! The anime series they talk about in this episode include: Kiniro Mosaic, Watamote, No Game No Life, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimiya. Spoilers ahead!Technica | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRan Chat OVA Pt. 1 | The brothers celebrates 100 blog posts (on their old site, randomsquiggledwords.blogspot.com) with a massive discussion about Japanese animation! In the first segment, the brothers talk about their first impressions of anime after watching Pokem | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitObscure Children's Programming | This week, the great Alex Jackson returns to the show as we reminisce on some of the strangest children's shows we have ever seen! Production notes: -This episode was recorded way back in March but was delayed by real life and by other obligations. My | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitA Tale of Two Springfields | Month of Simpsons returns!…several months late :p This time, we’re looking at A Tale of Two Springfields, a zany yet enjoyable episode from Season 12! Yes, that Season 12.Shout-outs to:Ray Gunn and Starburst! The very talented team behind t | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitI'm Special Because...I'm Not | This week, I’m joined by my best friend (and life partner in an alternate universe) Sergiy Turchyn as we talk about his experience with salsa dancing, playing piano, composing music, weightlifting, and being a citizen of the Ukraine! Production notes: - | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGiggles The Lioness (feat. You Again Web Series' Andrea and Zach) | This week, I’m joined by the co-creators of You Again, Andrea and Zach, as we talk about a barrage of topics including their upcoming web-series, their acting backgrounds, our geekery, and even the origins of this very podcast! Production notes: -Y | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAn Accurate Snapshot of That Time | This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joey Liu as he talks about his lessons from filmmaking and his amazing story of being an international college student! Production notes: -Yes, we finally reached episode 20!!! This is pretty important for us | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRandom Chatterings AMV | This week, I talk about the collection of anime episodes we did last August! Specifically, I’ll be talking about: -the challenges of recording -what my favorite bits were -the insane prices of anime soundtracks -quick reviews on some series I’ve seen | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitYou Can't Have K-Pop Without Tight Pants | This week, I’m joined by my long-time friend Alex Jackson as she introduces me to her experience as a costume designer and to the magical musical genre known as Korean Pop! Production notes: -I forgot to inform our guest not to tap our table during the | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Best of 2015 | Hey everyone! Welcome (admittedly a few weeks late) to 2016! In our first halfpisode of the new year, I talk about what I thought was my 5 favorite pop culture things from 2015! [Some] Spoilers ahead!I do have to mention a few things. First, I record | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitYou Can Call Me Rebecca | In our first episode of 2016, I’m joined by my best friend Amber as we talk about what sucks about going to college then we dive head-first into a discussion about the cult classic, The Raid: Redemption! Spoilers ahead!Production notes:-This is | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitA Look Back on 2015 | In our last episode of 2015, we look back on everything we accomplished this year and what we have to look forward to in 2016. Happy New Year, everyone! Includes references to: Our mini-series of podcasts on anime called Random Chatterings OVA! These | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitI Love Lisa | Month of Simpsons continues! This week, we’re looking at I Love Lisa, possibly one of the most emotionally-wrenching episodes so far! Shout-outs to: On The Sense Podcast, a new podcast that explores the complications that arise from social | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLisa The Greek | Month of Simpsons continues! This week, we’re looking at Lisa The Greek, a very touching episode about gambling and football!…oh and some sub-plot about bonding together, something like that... Includes references to:Laser Time - 1-900-LAZR | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSimpsons Roasting On An Open Fire | It’s Month of Simpsons!! We will be looking at one episode of The Simpsons every week in December! This week, we’re talking about Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire, the first Simpsons episode ever! Shout-outs to: Damn, 355 Twitter Followe | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitA Break From Reality | This week, Arlill talks about some of his favorite video game music and how they’ve helped him cope with difficult moments in his life. Includes references to: The Films of Don Hertzfeldt - My take on Hertzfeldt's short films Earthbound - A retr | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitFreedom Planet | This week, Arlill discusses indie game, Freedom Planet, a delightful and exciting throwback to the era of 16-bit action platformers! Freedom Planet is on Steam and the Wii U e-shop. You can download the fantastic soundtrack as DLC if | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL | This week, Arlill talks about his experience with soccer fanaticism and how, eventually, he caught the soccer bug! Technical info: Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodri | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLove Live! The School Idol Movie | This week, Arlill takes a look at the anime film, Love Live! The School Idol Movie. Is the film a satisfactory conclusion for the series? Listen and find out! Technical info: Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez E | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitFrederick Audio-Book | This week, Arlill reads one of his short stories called Frederick, one of the more bizarre short stories he’s written so far. You’ve been warned... The original story: http://randomsquiggledwords.blogspot.com/2014/06/fredrick.html Technical info: Rec | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGrumping It Out | This week, Arlill talks about the success, popularity, and growth of let’s play channels including one of his favorites: the Game Grumps! Check out the Game Grumps here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9CuvdOVfMPvKCiwdGKL3cQ Technical info: Recorde | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSatoru Iwata (1959-2015) | Here are my thoughts on the untimely death of Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata. Rest in peace. Technical info: Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Snowman | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAnger Management Audio-Book | This week, Arlill reads one of his short stories called Anger Management using the time-tested audio-book format! Or…as close to it as an amateur could do... The original story: http://randomsquiggledwords.blogspot.com/2013/01/anger-management.h | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSide-Stepping Reality | This week, Arlill talks about 5 important things that he still doesn’t know how to do. We completely understand if you want to leave an infuriated comment under this halfpisode. Technical info: Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIt's Kinda Legal Here | This week, Arlill talks about 3 times he smoked some cigarettes with Mary Jane. That’s how euphemisms work, right? Technical info: Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rod | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEarthbound | This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed RPG Earthbound for the Super Nintendo! Technical info: Recorded with a Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Films of Don Hertzfeldt | In time for the release of independent animator/filmmaker Don Hertzfeldt’s latest short film, World of Tomorrow, Arlill talks about Hertzfeldt’s most famous short films and what effect they had on Arlill's life. Here’s a hint about nex | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitContext Is Everything | In this halfpisode, Arlill talks about 2 times when joking about something immediately backfired for him. Here’s a hint about next week’s halfpisode!Technical info:Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill RodriguezEdited with Adobe Audition CC | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOptimistic Concentrated Sentences | Welcome to the pilot episode of the solo podcast! Like I explained here, episodes will be between 5-20 minutes, and on an assortment of many, many topics. I’m always open to suggestions though, so feel free to post any comments/criticism you have in | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWell, The Days Have Gone By... | It's another compilation episode! In the opening, Arlill explains (again) why there hasn’t been a new episode in almost 2 months. He also talks about a new home-brew project he’s been working on to make up for the podcast drought. In the next se | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit…Yep…Yep…Yep...M-hmm. | Laser Time does a Simpsons episode, we do a King of the Hill episode! In the first segment, the brothers talk about one of the most underrated animated series in recent years, discussing what endeared them to the Hill family and who they'd | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGallimaufry | The brothers discuss the controversial music video ME!ME!ME! then take the next segment to talk about the latest movies they’ve seen, including The Interview, The Angry Video Game Nerd Movie, and Selma. Spoilers ahead! The ME!ME!ME! music video was d | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBloopers Galore! | Random Chatterings returns (...again) from a brief hiatus with a sort-of new episode! Arlill briefly gives everyone an update on the podcast's absence before delving into the behind-the-scenes process of making the podcast (almost) every week. Then we div | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTubes of U | In the first segment, The brothers talk about their love/hate relationship with YouTube, talking about the many opportunities and advantages/disadvantages YouTube offers for creators and artists. In the second segment that’s split in two pa | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitArlill the Hedgehog | Back from the dead! The brothers celebrate their 10th podcast episode and indulge completely about their love of Sonic the Hedgehog. In the first segment they talk about their experiences with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise from their childhood all the | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLooking Into the Toy Box (and finding neurosis) | This episode is technically a holdover episode with "new" material due to many, many things going on that Arlill explains in the intro. This time, we made sure to include entertaining anecdotes and moments since the last episode was a bit heavier in terms | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSummer=Chicken Plate | This episode is technically a holdover episode with "new" material due to many, many things going on that Arlill explains in the intro. Like Episode 5, this episode is comprised of older recordings from 2010 related to the beginning of summer and Arl | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRoll Credits! | The Rodriguez brothers turn to the silver [digital] screen for their next episode. In the first segment, Arlill talks about behind-the-scenes experiences working as a part-time director for IgniteTV. In the second segment, the brothers talk about movies [ | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIndiana Jones and the Crippling Awkwardness | In this episode, the Rodriguez brothers deliberate on what it means to be an awkward person in our modern society. In the first segment, Arlill describes what, for him, is awkward about social interactions. In the second segment, Arlill reveals | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit360NoScope | In this new episode, the Rodriguez brothers explore the ins and outs of competitive online gaming. In the first segment, Gary talks in great detail about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In the second segment, the brothers talk about their best and worst | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSingles Awareness Day | In the first segment, a teenage Arlill contemplates on the phenomena of love and why he cannot understand it. In the second segment, the podcast transports to the year 2014 and the Rodriguez brothers reminisce about their first crushes while Arlill reexam | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrotherly Moments | A recording made three years ago is resurrected in the troubled year of 2013 to remind the hosts when life was simpler and easier. In the first segment, the brothers fool around talking about an embarrassing CD made by Arlill's 5th grade choir. In the sec | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCo-Op Mode | In this episode, we are introduced to Arlill's brother and permanent co-host, Gary Rodriguez as they go from the ends of the universe and back in the first segment. In the second segment, they talk about video games, including a very notorious one from th | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitA Songwriter's Pen Name | In this episode, I discuss what a terrible singer I am, try to recommend an Indie group, and inject Neo Nazis in a conversation yet again. This is a bit experimental as I have posted the previous episodes on Tumblr and I will start researching other | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit(Five) Life-Changing Questions | Hey there. If you're new here, I'd just recommend skipping this episode altogether. This was the first time I used an audio editing program to shorten the length of my recordings. It turns out, though, that this episode still includes a lot of very c | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPrologue | During 10th grade, hidden far away from the critics of the world, I made my first recording about ‘my’ sitcom, The Presenters, with a story about how Harold was having difficulty relating to his son, Hal. He tries to remedy this by mentioning all of t | 5/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Love Random Chatterings
I love the energy this show brings because it has such a friendly and inviting vibe about it. Great topics are covered in each episode in an intriguing fashion. I definitely recommend to all those curious to have a listen. Keep up the good work👌🏿✊🏿
-Josh O
Fun show
Fun, mostly short, episodes with a splash of goofy added.
Arlosaurus Rex
Arlill is one cool dude. BUT I'd be damned if I could say his same right. Arley, Arlo, Arlomus, Arlizabeth, Arlotometrist...its all a blur! hhahaha great show dude
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