Random Chatterings
A smorgasbord of pop culture delights! You never know what you're gonna get but it will be a satisfying meal! Random Chatterings is a biweekly pop culture podcast hosted by LA trans enby Arlill Rodriguez. Whether it's a broad look at pop culture with a guest or a deep-dive into specific media, our podcast will be both entertaining and informative for our listeners! New episodes every other Saturday of the month! Album art created by Julian Taylor.
Episodes
CW: Existentialism, Ableism, Burnout, Mental Health, Depression
This week, Arlill records a therapy session with their podcast (hold on, stay with me now) and talks about the struggles of producing art in 2024 but how they will confront those struggles to produce better episodes for the rest of the year.
Correction: we have 9 WIP projects that are in the back burner. Pray for me lol
Shout-outs to:
-B. Rob who is a ve...
CW: Ableism, Grooming
-Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104
This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story.
Sources:
Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses
Official Localization: https://squareenixmang...
CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma
Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone.
Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Ar...
CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health
Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :)
[Episode 28] 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 a...
CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality
A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting.
Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arli...
CW: Murder, Suicide
Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob!
Sources:
The Pomutori Collab Stream
CW: Death, Grief
Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :(
Sources:
The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recor...
CW: PTSD, Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis
Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time.
In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a lot in a short amount of time so we might've spread ourselves thin. ...
Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong!
Sources:
Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny
Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu [Soni...
We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D
Technical Info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez
"Main Menu...
CW: Ableism, Sanism, Culture Shock
Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. I did not know Anchor would move the episode up like this so that will mess up the order but in any case, please enjoy this episode from 2016! :)
[Episode 20] This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joe...
Happy Holidays! Just wanted to provide a quick update on what we've been up to as of late and what you can look forward to in the new year! Love you all! See you again very, very soon! :)
-Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
-Album Art created by Julian Taylor
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/messageCW: Suicide, Transphobia
[Episode 86.5] This month, Arlill discusses how gender expression is characterized in the 2020 Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Full list of sources/references on our website.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Adobe Audition CC 2017 by Arlill Ro...
Hello everyone! This is a sneak-peek to next Saturday's episode about Animal Crossing and Gender Expression! Enjoy!
Note: This preview is a work-in-progress. The final version may have parts cut out or reworked for clarity and flow.
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Social Media Assistant - Aya Mimura
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone, a HyperX Quadcast Microphone, and Adob...
Hello again! Shorter than usual podcast for today but I've got a couple of quick updates to share.
Please listen til the end and we'll see you again on May 29th for our next episode!
Shout-outs to:
B. Rob! His episode was fantastic so please check it out and all his stuff when you've got the chance!
RC Episode 78: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eGJGzxI8OXEmp0naR92sT?si=7HS65M61TFSPQIle-58aRw
Apple Podcasts: http...
CW: Mental Illness, Partner Abuse
[Episode 78] This week, Arlill reunites with the 5-time, 5-time returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow and they talk about a lot of sh*t! Some of the topics covered include accidentally blocking Rob's number, what it means to be podcasting for 5 years, starting a Twitch channel, and how to spend time productively in 2020!
Shout-outs to:
B. Rob for his record fifth appearance on our program! It w...
CW: Mental Illness
Hello everyone! We are back again! This is a sneak-peek to Saturday's episode with 5x returning guest B. Rob of 3RShow! Enjoy! :D
Technical info:
Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez
Album Art created by Julian Taylor
Recorded with a SamsonGo Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by B. Rob and Arlill Rodriguez
Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez
“Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes
...[Episode 26] Hey everyone! Due to episode 26's unexpected removal from the feed, I have re-uploaded it and also remixed the audio so that it sounds better than the original version! I explain more in the cold open. Please enjoy this re-run and...who knows, you may be getting more B. Rob content on this feed in the near future! ;)
This week, I’m joined by B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob as we talk about our unabashed love...
CW: Depression, Mental Illness
[Episode 85.5 Pt 2] In part 2 of our annual update episode, Arlill updates everyone on what plans for the podcast will be for the rest of 2020. He also talks briefly about COVID-19, Patreon plans, and he does a year-in-review for all episodes released in 2019!
-As mentioned in the episode, we are currently working on the next "season" of episodes and hopefully, it won't be too long...
CW: Depression, Mental Illness, Police Violence, Murder, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Coercion of Minors
[Episode 85.5 Pt 1] In part 1 of our annual update episode, Arlill talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-going Black Lives Matter protests, and the second wave of #MeToo stories from the summer.
-Sadly, we did not reference Breonna Taylor during this episode but we can't ignore the outrage that's been...
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