Random Chatterings

Arlill Rodriguez
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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.

  1. Cosmic Cove Galaxy’s Theme Means Something to Everyone - RCB #15

    10/22/2024 · BONUS

    Cosmic Cove Galaxy’s Theme Means Something to Everyone - RCB #15

    If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Depression, Ennui, Grief, Death This week, Arlill ruminates about the beautiful theme for Cosmic Cove Galaxy (from Super Mario Galaxy 2’s OST) then reads some comments on how the song has impacted others. Sources/references: Source for the YT comments: Cosmic Cove Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 10 Hours  -RC ep 27.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-275-a-break-from-reality -Cosmic Cove Galaxy level footage from YTuber Typhlosion4President: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Walkthrough - Part 11 - Cosmic Cove Galaxy -RC ep 77.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-775-month-of-a-trip-through-octopath-travelers-ost -IGN’s YT channel: Super Mario Galaxy Nintendo Wii Trailer - GDC 2007 Trailer -RC ep 75.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-755-super-smash-bros-brawl -The official archive for the Black List screenplays: https://blcklst.com/lists Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez “Cosmic Cove Galaxy [Super Mario Galaxy 2 OST]" composed by Mahito Yokota, Koji Kondo & The Mario Galaxy Orchestra 2024

    18 min
  2. I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Scene from Alien: Romulus - RCB #14

    10/12/2024 · BONUS

    I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Scene from Alien: Romulus - RCB #14

    If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 In this week’s bonus podcast, Arlill talks about a specific scene from Alien: Romulus that they have not stopped thinking about since they’ve seen it. Sources/references: -Alien: Romulus - Wikipedia article -Shining a light on winter depression - Harvard Health article - reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD  Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez “Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario RPG" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2024

    6 min
  3. See You Later, Gator! - RCB #13

    10/12/2024 · BONUS

    See You Later, Gator! - RCB #13

    If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Depression, COVID, Existentialism This week, Arlill talks about the recent graduation of VTuber Amelia Watson and how that made them reconsider the impact of someone suddenly being gone. Sources/references: -How VTubing helps trans creators explore gender identity safely - Dexerto article written by Andrew Amos -🎃 Pumpkin Potion (@pumpkinpotion) / X on Twitter -Ame Announcing her “Graduation”: https://www.youtube.com/live/MPb3HMp5clg?si=ji7idrKHyf2Lz9EF  -Ame’s “Graduation” Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/HbsG-0_zA-s?si=K2dlZkmG0WRtPQjK -RC ep. 85.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-855-pt-1-a-look-back-on-2019-and-2020-part-1-black-lives-matter-protestscovid-19metoo -Ame Variants Tierlist stream by Ame: https://www.youtube.com/live/czROWwUEWJQ?si=ihljbVMM_9crerfa -Artist Walfie’s YT channel: Walfie - YouTube -Takanashi Kiara’s HoloTalk interview with Ame: https://www.youtube.com/live/nmd1pmYLeX4?si=sgB0hAUDHoU82EfE -Myth’s 1st Anniversary stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/bZghtnL3y3k?si=xpGGV_3Udd-atKRG -Myth’s 1st Off-collab [IRL] stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/3wsiJVzv9vg?si=aa36ECMNVUFnikmf -An Announcement to Our Fans Regarding the Conclusion of Watson Amelia’s Channel Activities | hololive production -Follow-up Stream where Ame explains the details of the Hololive announcement: https://www.youtube.com/live/oRrebnLHy9U?si=i0VtOzkPZFE91pgK Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez "Toy dance" by Sumochi - YT link: おもちゃのダンス @ フリーBGM DOVA-SYNDROME OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL Eekum Bokum Korone Animation by YouTube creator 2ManySnacks 2024

    12 min
  4. Let’s Talk About… Demisexuality - RCB #12

    08/18/2024 · BONUS

    Let’s Talk About… Demisexuality - RCB #12

    If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Amisia, Misogyny, Parental Abuse In this month’s special podcast, not in time for Pride, Arlill talks about being a demisexual and what that has revealed about themselves and the world around them. 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 ⁠⁠RAINN⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Trevor Project⁠ Sources/references: -RC ep. 60.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-605-lets-talk-aboutvirginity -Asexuality, Attraction, and Romantic Orientation - LGBTQ Center at UNC Chapel Hill -Demixsexual Subbreddit: r/Demisexuality -Being Demisexual: everything you need to know article written by Cairo Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez “Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes “穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR:Automata OST]” composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi 2024

    9 min
  5. The RanChat Press Kit - RCB #11

    05/29/2024 · BONUS

    The RanChat Press Kit - RCB #11

    If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate, if you can, at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism, Depression, Burnout, Death This month (I swear, we'll get better at this), Arlill celebrates the now 12th anniversary of the podcast by going over every year of the podcast so far! Shout-outs to: -B. Rob! Again! He's the best! Check his shit out! ⁠Random Ramblings w/Rob⁠; ⁠RBR: Weekly Wrestling Talk on Apple Podcasts⁠ The Citations Needed team! Check out their podcast here: https://citationsneeded.libsyn.com/ The Gender Reveal team! Check out their podcast here: https://www.genderpodcast.com/ Sources/References: -RC ep 1 (if you dare): http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/random-chatterings-ep1-prologue -RC ep 23: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-23-giggles-the-lioness-feat-you-again-web-series-andrea-and-zach -RC ep 24: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-24-you-might-get-tired-while-watching-it -RC ep 41.5: ⁠http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-415-undertale⁠ Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez “Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]” composed by Tee Lopes "World Bowser 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario 3D World" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] “Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino 2024

    24 min
  6. Tripping on Every Step - RCB #10

    04/29/2024 · BONUS

    Tripping on Every Step - RCB #10

    CW: Weed, Ableism This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when they got really high at a musical festival but how that also made them thinking about masking, as a neurodivergent/atypical person, in public. We took an expected break due to a darn sore throat but we're back in action again! Shout-outs to Elliott/groverlicious on Instagram! Visit groverlicious's shop, for cool artwork on awesome products! https://www.redbubble.com/people/groverlicious/shop Sources/references: Solutions for homelessness in California: https://www.housingca.org/policy/solutions/ Balloon Mr. Mackey on South Park: https://youtu.be/khChr_z0L0M?si=xWO567W4N7x468vm "Fidget [Stim] Toys Aren't Just Hype" article by Katherine Isbister and The Conversation US: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fidget-toys-arent-just-hype/ Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Masked Dedede 8 Bit EXTENDED [originally from Kirby Super Star Ultra]" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2024

    13 min
  7. A Look Towards 2024 - RCB #9

    03/31/2024 · BONUS

    A Look Towards 2024 - RCB #9

    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 very good sport and very patient! Your episodes will be out this year, I promise! Check his shows here: Random Ramblings w/Rob; RBR: Weekly Wrestling Talk on Apple Podcasts -The Bookish with Sonya Walger podcast for giving me my first professional opportunity! Check out the podcast here: Bookish with Sonya Walger -The whole Ground Game: Georgia team! Check out the podcast here: Ground Game: Georgia on Apple Podcasts -Indie VTuber Dokibird! Check out her YouTube channel here: Dokibird - YouTube -Friend of the show Alex! Check out her episodes here: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-19-you-cant-have-k-pop-without-tight-pants; http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-22-obscure-childrens-programming -Julian Taylor for designing our amazing album art all those years ago! Check out his website here: Julian Taylor Design -Friend of the show Sergiy for composing our main theme song! (not the one used for this episode) Check out his YouTube channel here: Sergiy Turchyn - YouTube Sources/References: -RC ep 41.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-415-undertale -RC ep 54.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-545-family-woes -Smorgasbord - Cambridge Dictionary definition: SMORGASBORD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary -RC 64.5: https://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-645-sonic-the-hedgehog-2006 -RCB #8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53rF4rbWju3uEpPtjLJ6IM?si=520829be0fc24dd8 -Embracing Autism website: Embrace Autism -RC ep 53.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-535-terra-em-transe -RC ep 59.5: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-595-mother-3 -RC ep 56: http://randomchatterings.weebly.com/latest-episodes/episode-56-do-what-makes-you-happy-feat-emily-chen -RCB #6: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Mr4KLquvAbFR8izvnsRZu?si=eef410a5ac7240dc -RCB #7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OlgjQju3olrF9iVXo8Foq?si=4264868e4bbb446b -Vtuber 101 steam by Dokibird: https://www.youtube.com/live/gsnI3zuUbTY?si=kviM4NChISyqc6Ho -Dokibird’s Return Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J2YmJL0PX5M?si=uzQErtpJXPXYAPEM -AI Art Controversy article Written by Aminu Abdullahi: Behind the Controversy: Why Artists Hate AI Art -Sora Video AI controversy article written by Audrey Schomer: Sora AI Videos Easily Confused With Real Footage in Survey Test (EXCLUSIVE) -Best of 2018 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLhVCqea/ -How AI will Affect Hollywood article by Megan Jamerson: How will AI disrupt Hollywood? Crew members count the ways. | KCRW -Secret Invasion AI controversy article by Adrian Horton: Marvel faces backlash over AI-generated opening credits | US television | The Guardian -Arlill’s personal Instagram: instagram.com/arlillrodriguez Technical Info: Executive Producer - ⁠Alex Rodriguez⁠ Album Art created by ⁠Julian Taylor⁠ Recorded with a HyperX Quadcast Microphone and Edited with Adobe Audition CC 2021 by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Wii Shop Channel 8 Bit EXTENDED" remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2024

    34 min
  8. The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - RCB #8

    12/30/2023 · BONUS

    The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - RCB #8

    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://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses Roger Ebert quote on Kindness: https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/go-gentle-into-that-good-night Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario RPG" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby] “Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino 2023

    23 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Arlill Rodriguez
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arlill Rodriguez
  • Show Website
    Random Chatterings

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