The Joy Factory Monthly

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention to the complicated reasons for why I've been quiet for a bit. It's time to talk about burnout, y'all!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the exciting pages of Marvel's The Immortal Hulk! This episode, I'm joined by Alex Jennings, author of the upcoming The Ballad of Perilous Graves and a supreme comics dork! Together, we discuss this rendition of the Hulk, some of the series' themes, and more!You can find out more about Alex's at these lovely spaces:Alex's WebsiteAlex's TwitterThe Ballad of Perilous Graves (coming in 2022)If you are interested in checking out The Immortal Hulk, you can get the entire series via Marvel Unlimited!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the pure wonder of synthwave! This episode, I'm joined by The G -- a musician, literary critic, and all around awesome dude -- to talk about the synthwave genre and his new album, Wanderers!You can find out more about Alex at these lovely spaces:The G's BandcampThe G's TwitterThe G's InstagramNerds of a feather, flock togetherWanderers (also on Spotify)Also check out his other albums: Cosmopolis, Concrete Island, and Postcards from LA)NewRetroWave RecordsTime Slave RecordingsArtists mentioned on this episode:EssengerDance with the DeadCasseterFM-84The MidnightTimecop1983Midnight DangerPerturbatorPYLOTMakeup and Vanity SetDimi KayeCzarinaVandal MoonFM AttackBetamaxMiami Nights 1984LazerhawkElevate the SkyGlitbiterMitch MurderHighway SuperstarVampire StepdadDon't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention a classic Disney musical, Pete's Dragon (1977). This episode, I'm joined by Alex Brown, a librarian, historian, and literary critic. Together, we deep dive into the history if Pete's Dragon, what makes the film so enjoyable, the wild world of drunk lighthouse keepers and angry teachers, and so much more!You can find out more about Alex at these lovely spaces:Alex's Website (Punk-Ass Book Jockey)Alex' High School YA Reading ListsAlex's TwitterDon't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention to the wonders of Batman Returns (1992). This episode, I'm joined by Andy of Geek Salad podcast fame to ponder the film's legacy, its relationship to other Batman films, and so much more!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!Show NotesIf you want to learn more about Andy's work, check out these delicious links:Geek Salad PodcastGeek Salad TwitterGeek Salad on YouTube

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned on Steam and a Nintendo Switch to discuss the joy of gaming! Joining me is writer, podcaster, and TTRPG dork, Iori Kusano. Together, we discuss how we've turned to gaming during the pandemic, why games are just so much fun, the games we've been enjoying, and some of our favorite NPCs!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!Show NotesIf you want to learn more about Iori's work, check out these delicious links:Iori's WebsiteIori's TwitterSpeculate SF's The Case of the Cindered Seal

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly crept through the haunted basement floor to bring forth a conversation about the joys of the horror genre. In this episode, I'm joined by Tonia Ransom, horror writer and producer of Nightlight Pod, for a fantastic conversation about what makes horror an exciting genre, the things that scare us, zombies, and more!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!Show NotesIf you want to learn more about Premee Mohamed's work, check out these delicious links:Tonia's WebsiteTonia's TwitterNightlight Pod (Website)Nightlight Pod (Twitter)

And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned into a conversation show about genre topics. This episode, I'm joined by author and scientist Premee Mohamed for a conversation about worldbuilding, climate change, the wonders of SF and infodumps, and more! Strap yourselves in, nerds! It’s time for some joy!Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!Show NotesIf you want to learn more about Premee Mohamed's work, check out these delicious links:Premee's WebsitePremee's TwitterThe Annual Migration of Clouds (forthcoming)A Broken Darkness (out now!)My interview w/ Premee in the Joy Factory Weekly newsletter!And don't forget to check out Neon Hemlock's new Kickstarter for their 2021 novella season!