The Joy Factory Monthly

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!