Nostalgia Club

Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
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Nostalgia Club Podcast

Three sound designers take a break from work and escape into the stories that shaped them. New episodes on Wednesdays!

  1. 45. The Squeakquel

    SEP 4

    45. The Squeakquel

    Squeak!! To wrap up Season 3 on a chaotic note, we’ve decided to talk about Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (no, we did not watch the 1st movie), where several singing chipmunks take the stage to… conquer high school? Jino was astounded by the all-star cast, which included legends like Bridgit Mendler, Sean Astin, and Eda the Owl Lady??? Victoria found the movie to be extremely stressful, while Michael wondered what the implications are of chipmunks being at the top of the food chain. Tune in as we psychoanalyze Alvin, identify Ian Hawke's fatal flaw, and relate to Zachary Levi’s character being a #gamer. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    57 min
  2. 44. Being Brave in the Dark with The Tale of Despereaux

    AUG 28

    44. Being Brave in the Dark with The Tale of Despereaux

    Courage friends, as we take up our sewing needles and descend into The Tale of Despereaux. This little book packs a lot of heart, so much so that Jino walked away bamboozled by its themes. Luckily Michael and Victoria are here to help examine the book’s nuanced approach to empathy and forgiveness, while comparing and contrasting this heroic mouse with Mattias of Redwall fame. Join us as we discuss ending cycles of retribution, the concept of “evil fantasy races,” and making soup illegal. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    53 min
  3. Bonus: Picture Book Read-Through - Click, Clack, Moo, The Runaway Bunny, and Stone Soup

    AUG 21

    Bonus: Picture Book Read-Through - Click, Clack, Moo, The Runaway Bunny, and Stone Soup

    Today we’re paying homage to some of the most memorable picture books that were read to us as kids, and we’ll do our best to describe the illustrations to you in audio! Jino wonders if the union of cows in Click, Clack, Moo gave up their form of communication too quickly. Michael’s reading of The Runaway Bunny has us reflecting on times we threatened to “run away” before realizing we’d never make it in the wild. Meanwhile, Victoria just really wants to make Stone Soup. Tune in for our calmest episode yet as we read these picture books aloud and tell some personal anecdotes connected to the events and characters! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    51 min
  4. 43. Volleyball is Life in Haikyuu!!

    AUG 14

    43. Volleyball is Life in Haikyuu!!

    Rooooollliinnnnggg Thunnderrr!!! Brush up on your volleyball knowledge because today, we’re talking about Haikyuu!! This iconic sports anime is one of Victoria’s all-time favorites and she’s very excited to launch her co-hosts into the fandom with the power of an ace spiker! Jino was reminded of his high school athletics days and recognized the passion of his teammates in the show’s characters (even if he needed a cheat sheet to remember their names). Michael was a little concerned about Hinata’s emotional outbursts, but it hasn’t stopped him from watching ahead to Season 2! Tune in to hear our thoughts on character ships, team slogans, and what Haikyuu!! character we would be. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    1h 28m
  5. 42. The Baby-Sitters Club's Imperfect Characters Makes Everyone Feel Seen

    AUG 7

    42. The Baby-Sitters Club's Imperfect Characters Makes Everyone Feel Seen

    Calling this meeting to order, because this week’s episode is all about The Baby-Sitters Club! Victoria frequently read the books and graphic novels as a kid and she loved how the characters and town felt like a living, breathing place. Michael appreciated how the series addresses serious topics like bodily autonomy with grace and empathy, and Jino had a personal epiphany about his own psyche thanks to Mary Anne. Grab a secret snack from your stash and tune in to hear about the vague absurdities of middle school relationships, the Club’s unpaid intern, and how we’re never going to afford a house. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    1h 2m
  6. Bonus: Solving a Mystery LIVE on the Pod with Meg Mackintosh & Enrolling in The Dragon Slayers Academy

    AUG 1

    Bonus: Solving a Mystery LIVE on the Pod with Meg Mackintosh & Enrolling in The Dragon Slayers Academy

    This week we’re trying something brand new: diving into 2 series that we’ve never read before! The Meg Mackintosh Mysteries by Lucinda Landon follow the titular character as she solves cases with the help of the reader. That’s right, we’re trying to solve a mystery on the fly! Will we succeed? Or will the true culprit escape our observation? We also discuss the first book in The Dragon Slayers Academy series by Kate McMullan. There’s a boy named Wiglaf, a wizard who recharges in quicksand, and a pig that speaks pig latin. Hatway oremay ouldcay ouyay antway? Shout-out to Elizabeth for emailing these recommendations to us, we had a lot of fun getting to know these characters! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    1h 8m
  7. 41. Spirited Away Is Peak Nostalgia

    JUL 24

    41. Spirited Away Is Peak Nostalgia

    We’re visiting the spirit realm in this week’s episode about Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli! Hayao Miyazaki’s movies are intensely nostalgic for all three of us. Victoria watched Spirited Away three times in a row the first time she rented it, while the piano score always blasts Jino back to quiet childhood mornings. Michael fawns over the incredible attention to detail, especially during Haku’s flight scenes. Tune in to hear about our No-Face analysis, choosing a bad time to tell your spirit friend he’s a river, and getting emotional over bread and cheese. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    1h 1m
  8. 40. How a Boy with Pig Becomes King in The Chronicles of Prydain (Book 5)

    JUL 17

    40. How a Boy with Pig Becomes King in The Chronicles of Prydain (Book 5)

    Dear listener, we’ve arrived at the end of our journey through The Chronicles of Prydain. And what a delightful time it’s been! In this episode, we talk about Book 5: The High King (check out Episodes 29 & 39 for Books 1-4) with a heartwarming conclusion to Taran’s character arc. Michael reflects on Eilonwy’s portrayal in the series and how an adaptation could further explore her story. Jino and Victoria mutually agree that the loss of a certain harp was the most heartbreaking death of the series. Tune in to hear our thoughts on soft magic, Super Heaven, and attacking a wizard with the bros. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Nostalgia Club Social Links: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast

    1h 11m
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Three sound designers take a break from work and escape into the stories that shaped them. New episodes on Wednesdays!

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  • Creator
    Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
  • Show Website
    Nostalgia Club

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