Monday, October 9, 2017

Episode 47: Laika Studios and Kubo and the 2 Strings.

Episode 47: Laika Studios and Kubo and the 2 Strings. 
Hosts: Frank Shaw and John Belliston
Produced by Relevant to Our Interests
Scripting by Frank Shaw and John Belliston
Edited by: Frank Shaw
Graphic Design by: Nathan Newell
Koto sound bite from RTB45 on www.freesound.org from this clip.
Intro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw
Outro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw


There isn't a lot to talk about outside the episode this week. We both love the movie, and it shows. I myself love stop motion and I honestly wish there were more studios able to do this. Laika does amazing work and I'm very excited for what they have coming down the pipe. There's likely to be reviews of their other films on the podcast, probably this coming winter. Here's a link to Laika's website

There will be no episode this week. I need to do some needed winter prep work as well as focus on a couple of projects that are sadly unrelated to Relevant to Our Interests. In a couple weeks however we will be back talking about Wonder Woman! Next week it's a What's Interesting!

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Episode 46: What's Interesting, SLCC17, Monsterhedz, and more




Episode 46: What's Interesting, SLCC17, Monsterhedz, and more!
Hosts: Frank Shaw and John Belliston
Produced by Relevant to Our Interests
Scripting by Frank Shaw and John Belliston
Edited by: Frank Shaw
Graphic Design by: Nathan Newell
Intro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw
Outro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw

We covered a lot of stuff in this episode. Some of it briefly, some of it more in depth. So let's dive in!

John, through luck and amazing friends, has been to every Salt Lake City Comic Con and FanX since the first one in 2013. It's nine different events that he's been able to attend, and he's enjoyed himself every time. I have only been to one, unfortunately, but hey, there's always next year! To see some of the stuff that happened this year at SLCC17, just follow the link. It's an amazingly big convention, especially for such a small state, and it outranks a lot of similar conventions in a lot bigger areas. 

Of course one of the big things about SLCC17 for John was getting to pick up some more MonsterHedz art from our friend Ronnie Hansen. I've known Ronnie for years and I can tell you that he's one hell of a nice guy and he puts a tremendous amount of passion and work into everything he does. Check out his website, and for up to date info, the Facebook Page here



John's Orklings and Cyclopslings from MonsterHedz.

Next China Mieville: All things aside (if you know anything about him) China Mieville's worlds - specifically New Crobuzon - are amazing. I'm not going to go into any great depth here. I have a feeling that we will soon be putting Perdido Street Station on the calendar and dedicate a full episode to it. Here's an article from the AV Club as sort of a Mieville primer if you will

Finally, very briefly. 'Allo 'Allo is on Netflix, go watch it. John has, and I will be very soon. 

Magic the Gathering's next set, well here's their website go check it out

Here's some updates to the Disney/Netflix goings on. 

And, if you're in Utah, come out to the Bluebell Corn Maze and visit the Creep Farm. It's fun, and you'll get to meet me!

And finally here's John's Patreon page. Take a look at his Food Reviews too!