Random Chatterings
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA 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.
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Episodes
Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire
January 08, 2017 19:18 - 10 minutes - 16 MB[Episode 28.5] 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! Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, H...
A Break From Reality
January 08, 2017 19:14 - 18 minutes - 26 MB[Episode 27.5] 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. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno “Stardust Road, Cosmic Cove ...
Freedom Planet
January 08, 2017 19:11 - 8 minutes - 13.3 MB[Episode 26.5] 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 you get the game on Steam! Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Tra...
GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL
January 08, 2017 19:09 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MB[Episode 25.5] This week, Arlill talks about his experience with soccer fanaticism and how, eventually, he caught the soccer bug! Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno "Ricco Harbor" composed by Koji Kondo 2015 --- ...
Love Live! The School Idol Movie
January 08, 2017 19:07 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MB[Episode 24.5] 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: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno "Prev...
Frederick Audio-Book
January 08, 2017 19:04 - 5 minutes - 7.95 MB[Episode 23.5] 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... Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Music credits: “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno “B...
RanChat OVA Pt. 4
January 08, 2017 19:02 - 46 minutes - 65.8 MB[Episode 17] 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! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Music Collected by Alex and Arlill Rodriguez 2015 --- Send in a vo...
Ran Chat OVA Pt. 4
January 08, 2017 19:02 - 46 minutes - 65.8 MB[Episode 17] 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! Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/xia7Pppb http://archive.org/download/17RandomChatteringsOVAPt.4/17%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%204.mp3
Ran Chat OVA Pt. 3
January 08, 2017 18:51 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MB[Episode 16] 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. Spoilers ahead! Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/ppsuStuuhttp://archive.org/download/16RandomChatteringsOVAPt.3/16%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%203.mp3
RanChat OVA Pt. 3
January 08, 2017 18:51 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MB[Episode 16] 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. Spoilers ahead! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Music Collec...
RanChat OVA Pt. 2
January 08, 2017 18:48 - 43 minutes - 60.8 MB[Episode 15] 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! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Music Collected by Alex and Arlill Rodr...
Ran Chat OVA Pt. 2
January 08, 2017 18:48 - 43 minutes - 60.8 MB[Episode 15] 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! Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/t60rCmu0 http://archive.org/download/15RandomChatteringsOVAPt.2/15%20Random%20Chatterings%20OVA%20Pt.%202.mp3
RanChat OVA Pt. 1
January 08, 2017 18:45 - 46 minutes - 65.5 MB[Episode 14] 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 Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z in their childhood. In the next segments, the brothers dissect what they’ve found interesting about the batch of anime they’ve recently seen! They include: Nichijou, Lucky Star, Ika Musume, and Yuru Yuri. Spoilers ahe...
Ran Chat OVA Pt. 1
January 08, 2017 18:45 - 46 minutes - 65.5 MB[Episode 14] 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 Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z in their childhood. In the next segments, the brothers dissect what they’ve found interesting about the batch of anime they’ve recently seen! They include: Nichijou, Lucky Star, Ika Musume, and Yuru Yuri. Spoilers ahea...
Grumping It Out
January 08, 2017 18:40 - 7 minutes - 11 MB[Episode 22.5] 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 technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/LxSyThQG http://archive.org/download/22GrumpingItOut/22%20Grumping%20It%20Out.mp3
Satoru Iwata (1959-2015)
January 08, 2017 18:36 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MB[Episode 21.5] Here are my thoughts on the untimely death of Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata. Rest in peace. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Snowman (Snow Wood Boarding House) [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno 2015 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...
Anger Management Audio-Book
January 08, 2017 18:34 - 7 minutes - 12 MB[Episode 20.5] 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... Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Music credits: “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuk...
Side-Stepping Reality
January 08, 2017 18:31 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB[Episode 19.5] 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: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]" composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and To...
It's Kinda Legal Here
January 08, 2017 18:28 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB[Episode 18.5] This week, Arlill talks about 3 times he smoked some cigarettes with Mary Jane. That’s how euphemisms work, right? Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/vLktkM6V https://archive.org/download/1818.5ItsKindaLegalHere_201605/18ItsKindaLegalHere.mp3
EarthBound
January 07, 2017 09:38 - 8 minutes - 12.8 MB[Episode 17.5] This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed RPG EarthBound for the Super Nintendo! Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap; Title Screen; Sunrise & Onett Theme; Happy-Happy is Blue; Sailing to Scaraba; The Sky Runner; Battle Against a Weird Opponent; The Metropolis of Fourside; Sea of Eden; The Place; Snow...
Earthbound
January 07, 2017 09:38 - 8 minutes - 12.8 MB[Episode 17.5] This week, Arlill talks about the acclaimed RPG Earthbound for the Super Nintendo! Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/7ri3zAH3 http://archive.org/download/1717.5Earthbound/17%20(17.5)%20Earthbound.mp3
The Films of Don Hertzfeldt
January 07, 2017 09:36 - 17 minutes - 25.4 MB[Episode 16.5] 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. Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earth...
Optimistic Concentrated Sentences
January 07, 2017 09:33 - 12 minutes - 18.7 MB[Episode 14.5] 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 the comments below or on Facebook. This episode is a very brief but intimate discussion about the short films I’ve made so far. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodr...
Context Is Everything
January 07, 2017 09:33 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MB[Episode 15.5] In this halfpisode, Arlill talks about 2 times when joking about something immediately backfired for him. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez “Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap [Earthbound OST]” composed by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu and Toshiyuki Ueno “Petalburg” composed by Yoshito Hirano and Yuka Tsujiyoko “We’re The Robots (Dr. Wil...
Well, The Days Have Gone By...
January 07, 2017 09:29 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MB[Episode 13.5] 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 segment, we hear Arlill and Alex try to sum up their summer experience in 2010 then we transition to bloopers and outtakes from Episodes 12 and 13. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC a...
…Yep…Yep…Yep...M-hmm.
January 07, 2017 09:20 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MB[Episode 13] 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 prefer as their father: Hank Hill or Homer Simpson. In the second segment, the brothers reminisce about the show’s greatest moments/episodes before talking about the bizarre yet brilliant King of the Hill YouTube Poop shorts by YouTuber Durhamr...
Gallimaufry
January 07, 2017 09:16 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MB[Episode 12] 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! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orc...
Bloopers Galore!
January 07, 2017 09:13 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MB[Episode 11.25] 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 dive straight into our personal collection of bloopers/outtakes we've collected over the past 2 years of doing the podcast. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill and A...
Tubes of U
January 07, 2017 09:11 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MB[Episode 11] 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 parts, they each talk about their respective top 5 favorite YouTube channels which may include [Mr. Black]... Check out Atpunk’s musicl! He’s an incredibly talented musician and we couldn’t be more grateful for his contribution to this episode...
A Songwriter's Pen Name
January 06, 2017 22:17 - 12 minutes - 14.7 MBThis is episode 3. I was still a teenager. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Sansa Fuze, edited with Garageband '11 by Arlill Rodriguez Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions) by Sergiy Turchyn Baby Don't Go from the album, I Will Be by The Dum Dum Girls: wearedumdumgirls.com 2010, 2013 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message
Arlill the Hedgehog
January 06, 2017 22:15 - 46 minutes - 65 MB[Episode 10] 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 way up to the release of Sonic Generations. In the second segment, the brothers admit to some of the series’ failings in the past, then play a game of “the Hedgehog” to see what results they get. Full list of sources/referenc...
Summer=Chicken Plate
January 06, 2017 21:51 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MB[Episode 9.5] 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 Arlill's fears and concerns with the future. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Sansa Fuze and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Premiere CS6 and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill ...
Roll Credits!
January 06, 2017 21:49 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB[Episode 9] 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 [and live shows] they’ve seen over the summer. Spoilers ahead! Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Garageband '14 and Adobe Audition CC by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Premiere Pr...
Indiana Jones and the Crippling Awkwardness
January 06, 2017 21:44 - 33.1 MB[Episode 8] 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 to his brother some unused ideas and premises for Awkward Arley, a short-lived web-series he made in college. Check out the technical info at this link: http://pastebin.com/UB8sUKaL http://archive.org/download/08IndianaJonesAndTheCripplingA...
360NoScope
January 06, 2017 21:40 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MB[Episode 7] In this new episode, the Rodriguez brothers explore the ins and outs of competitive online gaming. In the first segment, Alex talks in great detail about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In the second segment, the brothers talk about their best and worst experiences playing games online [and offline]. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with Garageband ‘11 by Alex and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and Adobe Audition CC by Arl...
Singles Awareness Day
January 06, 2017 21:35 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MB[Episode 6] 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 reexamines his teenage perspectives about love. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Sansa Fuze and Garageband '11 by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and Adobe Audition ...
Brotherly Moments
January 06, 2017 21:34 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MB[Episode 5] 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 second segment, things take a sentimental turn when the brothers remember their second rabbit they had, who, shortly before the recording, had ran away (Spoiler alert: the bunny was found...then ran away again). Technical info: Ex...
Co-Op Mode
January 06, 2017 21:31 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MB[Episode 4] In this episode, we are introduced to Arlill's brother and "permanent" co-host, Alex 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 their childhood. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded and edited with Garageband '11 by Arlill and Alex Rodriguez Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions) by Sergiy Turchyn "B...
(Five) Life-Changing Questions
January 06, 2017 21:04 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MBThis is episode 2. Skip this and go to Episode 3. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Sansa Fuze, edited with Garageband '11 by Arlill Rodriguez Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions) by Sergiy Turchyn 2010, 2012 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message
Prologue
January 06, 2017 21:00 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MBThis is episode 1. It's weird. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Recorded with a Sansa Fuze by Arlill Rodriguez 2010 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/message