Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture

Which Characters Would Be the Best and Worst Roommates During Quarantine?

48 perc 1. évad 1. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from a normal house in the middle of a postapocalyptic wasteland, Casey and Valerie discuss which fictional characters would be the best--and worst--roommates during a pandemic. Would Sid from Toy Story make a good friend in quarantine? What about Jean Ralphio from Parks & Rec? How about Spock, Chewbacca, or Molly Weasley? Casey and Valerie cover these and many, many more! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Making of: Fantastic Mr. Fox | with Iny Fuenmayor of Sincerely, Us

67 perc 78. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, Casey is joined by best friend Iny Fuenmayor (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) to discuss stop motion animation in general and all the behind-the-scenes trivia from Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Follow Sincerely, Us on Instagram and Twitter @sincerelyuspod

Found Family and Michael Schur

49 perc 77. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the writer's room of a television show, we explore the theme of found family in the works of Michael Schur: The Office, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, and The Good Place!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Episode Show Notes: www.patreon.com/posts/48434720/

Making of: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

51 perc 76. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from an exploding super collider, we explore the creation of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, plus we discuss the pop cultural and social importance of the character of Miles Morales.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . For Black History Month, all proceeds from our merch store AND our Patreon in February will be donated to the Loveland Foundation (www.thelovelandfoundation.org). Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Episode Show Notes: www.patreon.com/posts/47610510/

Cursed Romance in Star Wars

83 perc 75. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the idyllic lakes of Naboo, we explore the cursed, tragic romances in the Star Wars universe, from Han and Leia to Rey and Ben. Plus, we consider who's to blame for this curse, and Valerie can't stop thinking about Hera and Kanan.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . For Black History Month, all proceeds from our merch store AND our Patreon in February will be donated to the Loveland Foundation (www.thelovelandfoundation.org). Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Episode Show Notes: www.patreon.com/posts/47225374/

Jojo Rabbit and the Imaginary Enemy

51 perc 74. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the mind of a German boy during World War II, in this episode we explore the theme of imagination in Jojo Rabbit (2019), both as a dark and dehumanizing action as well as one of hopeful resistance.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

New Beginnings and Revenge

84 perc 73. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you straight from the casino floor of the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where we discuss new beginnings and revenge, specifically in Ocean's Eleven, The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and Captain America: Civil War.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Would You Rather?: Pop Culture Edition

59 perc 72. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

In this episode, we ask a plethora of "Would You Rather?" questions, all with a pop culture twist.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

The Good Place and Goodbyes: None of This is Bad

64 perc 71. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

SPOILERS for the Good Place finale ahead!

This episode comes to you straight from The Good Place. We discuss the farewell episodes of television masterpiece The Good Place and why endings are important, valuable, necessary, and good. "Picture a wave . . ."

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Mythical Creatures

81 perc 70. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you straight from a mythical menagerie! We bring you all the best history from our favorite mythological creatures: mermaids, dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Celebrating 2 Years of Hello from Elsewhere: Listener Q&A

51 perc 69. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Hello from Elsewhere is 2 years old this month! To celebrate, we answer a flood of listener questions, like what inspired the podcast, what our favorite episodes are, and whether a straw has one hole or two.

Discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Creative Friendships and the Dares that Shaped Pop Culture

70 perc 68. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you straight from Lake Geneva, Switzerland, in the middle of a rainstorm! We bring you all the best trivia from the lives of pop culture's most valuable friendships: Mary Shelley and friends, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Plus, we discuss what creative people we'd invite over for dinner, and we end the episode with a BIG PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT!

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Frankenstein Stories: Jurassic Park, The Prestige, and Avengers: Age of Ultron

79 perc 67. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you straight from a mad scientist's laboratory, where Valerie and Casey explore the themes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in three modern films: Jurassic Park (1993), The Prestige (2006), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) all include obsessive characters who take their scientific creations too far. Plus, Valerie claims the Iron Man suit is a monster, and Casey accepts his death at the (small) hands of a T-rex.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Bonus: Our Nerdiest Stories

61 perc 66. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Enjoy this bonus episode, originally exclusive to Swashbucklers of Elsewhere! In this episode, we tell all of our nerdiest stories from childhood to adulthood. To hear more bonus episodes like this one, become a Swashbuckler at patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere .

Interview: Taylor Balliet Loves Kinky Boots

24 perc 65. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

In this episode, Valerie interviews Robot Overlord of Elsewhere Taylor Balliet! What piece of fiction does Taylor love above all others? The Broadway musical Kinky Boots! Taylor dives into what makes Kinky Boots such an uplifting piece of fiction, plus she talks about Tangled, hot chocolate, and the Book of Mormon musical. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Actors Playing Actors But Nobody Knows They're Actors

76 perc 64. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you from on board the NSEA Protector! In this episode, we explore a sub-subgenre of comedy films: actors playing actors but nobody knows they're actors. Specifically, we compare and contrast Three Amigos! (1986), A Bug's Life (1998), and Galaxy Quest (1999). Plus, Valerie pitches an autobiographical film with Mandy Moore singing in the New Mexican wilderness.

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

The Themes of John Williams

74 perc 63. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

This episode comes to you straight from Anvil Studios in March 1977, where the London Symphony Orchestra is about to record the score for Star Wars. In this episode, we explore the emotional resonance of the music of John Williams, from Jaws to Star Wars to Harry Potter! Plus, we debate whether John Williams wears tuxedo pajamas.

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Our John Williams playlist: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41404907

Jane Austen Adaptations

72 perc 62. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the Pemberley garden, we discuss the many film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, from Sense & Sensibility (1995) to Pride & Prejudice (2005) to Emma (2020). Plus, we talk Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Clueless, and the Lizzie Bennet Diaries.

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Article mentioned in this episode: www.theringer.com/movies/2020/7/17/21327905/clueless-jane-austen-adaptations

Valerie's Birthday Episode: Our Favorite Movies EVERY YEAR Since 1990

55 perc 61. rész Valerie and Casey Winters, WBNE

Broadcasting from the McCallister family home in the suburbs of Chicago, we celebrate Valerie turning 30! To commemorate, we discuss our favorite movie EVERY YEAR since 1990: from romantic comedies to animated films to science fiction epics, we cover it all!

You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

500 Days of Summer: Defying the Manic Pixie Dream Girl

63 perc 60. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from a greeting card company in Los Angeles, we analyze the manic pixie dream girl trope in 500 Days of Summer. Plus, we explore Elizabethtown, Casey dreams of riding Appa over Middle-Earth, and Valerie wants to go on a knitting spree with Molly Weasley!

You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Interview: Ryan Winters Loves Mass Effect

29 perc 59. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Casey interviews Ryan, a visual artist and co-host of Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube--Ryan also happens to be Casey's older brother! What piece of fiction does Ryan love above all others? The video game Mass Effect! Ryan dives into what makes Mass Effect such a spectacular piece of fiction in gaming, plus he talks about Ethan Hunt, alien abductions, and The Witches. Follow Ryan on Twitter @afrostywinter and find Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! Check out Ryan's visual art at www.society6.com/ryanwinters . You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Masks and Identity: The Rise of Skywalker and the Mandalorian

62 perc 58. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from a wretched hive of scum and villainy--in a galaxy far, far away--we explore the symbolism of masks in both The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we discuss why Ben Solo's skin is so luminous, we wonder whether General Hux is jealous of Kylo Ren's mask, and Valerie acts like the Mouth of Sauron again!

You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Beach Party Movies . . . and Jaws

79 perc 57. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from the biggest wave off the coast of California, we dive into the fascinating history of the (somewhat) forgotten genre of beach party movies--from Gidget to Teen Beach Movie, and every music-filled, surf-crazed film in between. Plus, we discuss Spielberg's Jaws, we dream of shopping for sweaters with Rian Johnson, and we create our own beach movie mad libs!

You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Check out our HFE and Happy Beeps merch at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Interview: Krista Olsen Loves The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

41 perc 56. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie interviews Krista Olsen, bookstagrammer @beamingbookworm! What piece of fiction does Krista love above all others? The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson! Plus, she gushes about all Brandon Sanderson books, the TV series Avatar the Last Airbender, and Anne of Green Gables! Mental Illness in Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive: https://www.tor.com/2018/06/05/ideal-heroes-mental-illness-in-brandon-sandersons-stormlight-archive/ . Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Representation in Pop Culture: Why Does It Matter?

100 perc 55. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Hollywood in a not-too-distant future, we discuss the value of diverse representation in movies and books. Plus, listen to the voices of listeners and friends as they share why representation matters to them--special thanks to Emilee, Luke, Shira, Erica, Taylor, Sarah, Laina, Sophia Ridder of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Bethy Hernandez of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Kat of the Rogue Fangirls Podcast (@theroguefangirls), and author Beth Reekles (authorbethreekles.com) for lending their perspectives to this episode! Reminder: for Pride Month, all profits from our merch store (www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere) will be donated to the Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis support and suicide prevention among LGBTQIA+ youth. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode references: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KD1tnaBhn5fdcOZNLW05gWtYDIeAFZQPq6SG1r6DedQ/edit?usp=sharing

The Power of Kindness: Paddington Bear and Knives Out

56 perc 54. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

For Pride Month, all profits from our merch store (www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere) will be donated to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis support and suicide prevention among LGBTQIA+ youth. Broadcasting from darkest Peru--but also from an elderly author's creaky mansion--we dive into the concept of kindness in Paddington (1 and 2) and Knives Out (a strange pair, we know). Plus, we discuss what story would change completely with an added dose of kindness, and we gush about Captain America in a sweater. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Black Voices to Support

5 perc 53. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In light of recent events and the long history of racism against Black people worldwide, we have decided to postpone the episode we had planned for today. To our White listeners, we encourage you to spend time seeking out and listening to Black voices in this resistance, especially after the news cycle moves on to something new. Follow this link for some anti-racist resources if you need a place to start: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PvBqd1TaPnwtwtG16L26zIAC4055b7T9xv7v25_MgnY/edit?usp=sharing

Interview: Pix Loves Kingdom Hearts

16 perc 52. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Casey interviews Pix, co-host of I'm Telling Dad: a podcast about siblings! What piece of fiction does Pix love above all others? The video game Kingdom Hearts! Pix retells playing through this epic Square Enix and Disney crossover game for the first time with her dad. Plus, she gushes about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Captain Hook, and Gandalf. You can find Pix's amazing podcast, I'm Telling Dad, wherever you listen to podcasts, and on Instagram and Twitter @imtellingdadpod. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Women in Star Wars

85 perc 51. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Please take our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZW6S9T . Broadcasting from Coruscant, The Ghost, Mandalore, and broken down AT-AT Walkers, Valerie is joined by Becca and Iny from Sincerely Us to discuss the strong women in the Star Wars universe! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Comedians in Serious Movie Roles

52 perc 50. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Please take our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZW6S9T . Broadcasting from Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland, Valerie and Casey discuss comedians in serious--or semi-serious--movie roles, particularly Steve Carell in Dan in Real Life, Ben Stiller in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction. Plus, Casey and Valerie's house is still haunted. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Interview: Our Kids Love Frozen 2 and Star Wars Rebels

25 perc 48. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Casey interviews his and Valerie's two oldest kids. What pieces of fiction do they love above all others? Frozen 2 and Star Wars Rebels! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Emotional Stories

56 perc 47. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from . . . our hearts? In this episode, Casey and Valerie match stories with their emotions, from fear to hygge to euphoria, from The Dark Knight to The Princess Bride. Play along as you listen! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Elsewhere Movie Club: The Princess Diaries Commentary

118 perc 46. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

It's another movie commentary for your quarantine! Broadcasting from Genovia, Valerie and Casey watch 2001's The Princess Diaries in real-time! So sit down, load up your Disney+, and watch along! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Julie Andrews: The Hollywood Years

56 perc 45. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from 17 Cherry Tree Lane, Valerie and Casey present all the Julie Andrews trivia you could possibly imagine, from flying as Mary Poppins to being blown over by a helicopter while filming the Sound of Music! To listen to a discussion on Julie Andrews's years on Broadway, listen to Valerie's guest appearance on Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theatre Fan (3/25/2020)! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Interview: Mary Clay Watt Loves Parks and Rec

51 perc 44. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie interviews Mary Clay Watt, host of That's What I'm Tolkien About! What piece of fiction does Mary Clay love above all others? Parks and Recreation! Which Mary Clay describes as a warm hug of a show and a favorite of hers since college. Mary Clay and Valerie also gush about their mutual love of Princess Diaries and Julie Andrews. Find MC on Instagram and Twitter @mcturndownforwatt, and That's What I'm Tolkien About @tolkienaboutpod. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Elsewhere Movie Club: Willow Commentary

129 perc 43. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Bonus episode: it's a movie commentary for your quarantine! Broadcasting from Nelwyn country, welcome to our very first Elsewhere Movie Club, where Valerie and Casey watch in real-time the fantasy masterpiece (?) Willow from 1988. So sit down, load up your Disney+, and watch along! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Magical Portals and Gateways

55 perc 42. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Spare Oom in the city of War Drobe, Valerie and Casey discuss portal fantasies, from The Chronicles of Narnia to Stranger Things. Plus, the tales of their mildly haunted house continue, and they decide who is a hotter James McAvoy character: a bald Professor X or a shirtless Mr. Tumnus! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

The Power of Story

47 perc 41. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode Valerie and Casey explore what makes stories so powerful, from the way storytelling defines us as humans, to the value of representation in fiction, to the science of how stories affect our brains. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode references: https://www.patreon.com/posts/references-power-34433847

Interview: Ryan Lehman Loves Red Rising

38 perc 40. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie interviews Ryan Lehman, host of A Sorta Star Wars Podcast! What piece of fiction does Ryan love above all others? Red Rising by Pierce Brown! They also discuss 3 Ninjas, dystopian novels, and parenting. Find Ryan on Instagram and Twitter @sortastarwars. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Fictional Character Dates

44 perc 39. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Madame Pudifoot's Tea Shop, Valerie and Casey match fictional characters and send them on dates, just in time for Valentine's Day: from Rey and Aragorn, to Lightning McQueen and Mr. Incredible, to Princess Anna and Kermit the Frog, plus many, MANY more! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org

Musical Moments in Star Wars and Harry Potter

46 perc 38. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss their favorite musical moments in the Harry Potter films and in Star Wars. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org

Interview: Iny Fuenmayor Loves In the Heights

23 perc 37. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Casey interviews Iny Fuenmayor, co-host of Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theatre Fan! What piece of fiction does Iny love above all others? Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights! As a musical theater fan and an American woman of Cuban and Colombian heritage, Iny shares the powerful cultural and personal resonance of this Broadway sensation about found family in a Latin-American neighborhood. Plus, Iny and Casey share their adoration for Tom Cruise movies, Pixar's Wall-E, and (of course) Rey and Ben Solo. Find Iny on Instagram and Twitter @_inymeeny, and Sincerely, Us @sincerelyuspod. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

The Significance of Names in Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings

62 perc 36. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Tom Riddle's diary, Valerie and Casey explore the symbolism and meaning of names in both the Harry Potter series and The Lord of the Rings, from the alliterative founders of Hogwarts to the dozens of names for Gandalf. Plus, we discuss Sauron's connection to The Music Man and Dumbledore's existence in Middle-earth (really!). Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mEBaOw0ppBUmlrFaX36LKHh2xEX-WgFWDTOqP5hUTRs/edit?usp=sharing

The Significance of Names in Star Wars

64 perc 35. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

SPOILERS AHEAD for The Rise of Skywalker! Star Wars contains myriad names, and in this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss names and their symbolism in the galaxy far, far away, from Palpatine to Solo to Skywalker (not to mention Therm Scissorpunch). Plus, Valerie shares how many real-world babies are named "Leia" and "Darth" each year, and Casey starts a petition to get Steve Zahn to play an adult baby Yoda. Also, our Patreon page is now live: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Store: www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere

A GIGANTIC Announcement!

6 perc 34. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Valerie and Casey share the biggest news of all the news!

Is Santa Claus a Wizard or a Jedi?

47 perc 33. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from an old chimney, Valerie and Casey debate whether Santa Claus is a Wizard or a Jedi. Is the North Pole on another planet? Does Santa's bag have an undetectable extension charm? We discuss these questions (and more) from the perspective of both Star Wars and Harry Potter. Plus, the hosts share their 3 favorite movies of the 2010s! Engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Interview: Tyler Carlin Loves Ready Player One

38 perc 32. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from The Oasis, Casey interviews Tyler Carlin, co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Tyler love above all others? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline! In true Hello from Elsewhere fashion, Tyler dives deep into the themes and philosophy of the novel. Also, Star Wars is ubiquitous, Spider-man is beloved, and Tyler might be more handsome than Ansel Elgort. Find Tyler Carlin on Twitter and Instagram @americarlin, and listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts. Find Casey on Twitter and Instagram @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

The Children Who Shaped Fantasy

42 perc 31. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Listen to the end to find out how to enter our GIVEAWAY! Fantasy is a popular genre among children, so it's no surprise that the most influential fantasy stories were also shaped by children. In this episode, Valerie and Casey draw parallels between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, particularly the importance of publishers' children and the relatives of vital actors Richard Harris (Dumbledore) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn). Plus, Valerie gushes about Captain Planet and Casey about Ninja Turtles and sweater combs. Find Hello from Elsewhere and Happy Beeps merchandise at our brand-new store: teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod

Interview: Madison Bailey Loves Pride & Prejudice

26 perc 30. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Pemberley, Valerie interviews Madison Bailey, author of the brand-new novel Hemiola! What piece of fiction does Madison love above all others? Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen! In this episode, Madison gushes about swoon-worthy romance, Mr. Darcy, and the cinematography of Pride & Prejudice on film. Plus, Harry Potter and Darth Vader come up (naturally), as do chocolate chip cookies and the real-life science of first impressions. Find Madison on Instagram @authormadisonbailey, and visit her website www.authormadisonbailey.com. Madison's debut novel Hemiola is available on Amazon! Find Valerie on Instagram @wildfirekisses, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

Found Family in Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Marvel

49 perc 29. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Found family is a common theme in fiction, especially in "the Big 4": Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, Valerie and Casey dive into family-like friendships in these epic sagas, plus Casey sings like Cher and Valerie dreams of vacuuming in pearls. Engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Interview: Becca Eddows Loves Percy Jackson

24 perc 28. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from Camp Half-Blood, Casey interviews Becca Eddows, the self-proclaimed "louder and more dramatic" co-host of Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theater Fan! What piece of fiction does Becca love above all others? Percy Jackson! In this episode, Becca gushes about iconic character Annabeth Chase, plus she re-tells her earliest musical theater memory and draws a strange connection between Thanos and Phil Collins. Find Becca on social media @beccaeddows, and Sincerely, Us on social media @sincerelyuspod. You can find Casey on Instagram and Twitter @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.

The Beauty of Failure - Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame

60 perc 27. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from the neutron star Nidavellir, Valerie and Casey discuss the beauty of failure--again! This time, the focus is on Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), with your hosts analyzing everything from Doctor Strange's wizardly foresight to guilt-ridden, rock-bottom-dwelling Thor. Plus, they discuss the hair-related failures of beardless Captain America and Black Widow's bad ombre. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Interview: Ethan Edghill Loves American Gods

26 perc 26. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Casey interviews Ethan Edghill--a photographer, a musician, and the co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Ethan love above all others? American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Ethan also gushes about John Williams's soundtrack for Jurassic Park, the band Bleachers, and Kevin Costner baseball movies. You can find Ethan on Instagram @edghillphotos and Twitter @w0n0w. Listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts, and find them on social media @baconandeggspod. And engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Creepy Children's Stories

63 perc 25. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from the Juicing Room, Valerie and Casey discuss creepy children's books and movies, from the Brothers Grimm to Roald Dahl's The Witches to Alice in Wonderland. Plus, the episode ends with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Engage with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod.

The Magic of Memory: Coco and Kubo

49 perc 24. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Broadcasting from inside a frozen whale carcass, Valerie and Casey compare and contrast Pixar's tear-jerker Coco (2017) with stop-motion masterpiece Kubo & the Two Strings (2016), particularly the theme of "memory as magic." Plus, Valerie waxes poetic about proper handwritten outlines, and Casey spirals through an existential crisis or two. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Villains

49 perc 23. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie and Casey explore the difference between pure evil villains and those who are humanized, covering antagonists from every type of story imaginable: Emperor Palpatine, Sauron, Voldemort, Thanos, the Joker, Lady Catherine in Pride & Prejudice, and Dunkleman in Netflix's Tall Girl (?). Plus, Valerie suggests "Sheev" as a baby middle name, and Casey reveals how the Mouth of Sauron convinced him to marry Valerie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.

Seasons

48 perc 22. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss the best books and movies for each season, while also presenting the themes of seasonal stories: spring and rebirth, summer and travel, fall and coziness, and winter and dystopia. Plus, they tell the famed "bucket of tortoises" story, Casey argues why The Dark Knight Rises is a spring film, and Valerie connects every story to R.V. with Robin Williams. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod. Happy beeps!

The Other Lives of Hollywood Stars

53 perc 21. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Actors act--but sometimes, they don't act. In this episode, Valerie and Casey bring you oodles of trivia about the alternate lives of film and TV stars, from Harrison Ford's and Nick Offerman's propensity for carpentry to the fascinating and underappreciated talents of Hedy Lamarr and Esther Williams. Plus, Steve Zahn is ubiquitous and Valerie reveals why she is basically Aragorn. Discuss this topic with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod.

Christopher Nolan and Time

71 perc 20. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

The themes of Christopher Nolan often resonate across multiple films. In this episode, Valerie and Casey explore the theme of time in 3 Nolan movies: Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk. Plus, Casey argues that Coca-Cola is the 4th dimension and Valerie retells a dream about cruise-ship Chris Pratt.

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Nostalgia in Pop Culture

52 perc 19. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

The current state of Hollywood is on everyone's mind, but is the constant slew of remakes, reboots, and sequels all bad? Or is there good to be found amid pop cultural nostalgia (e.g. Stranger Things)? In this episode, Casey and Valerie explore how Hollywood has always been pining for its own past. Plus, they reminisce about Lizzie McGuire, movies on VHS, and hot animated foxes.

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What's the Best Order to Watch Star Wars?

40 perc 18. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

What's the best order to watch Star Wars: is it chronological order, release order, or the famed "machete" order? And does the answer change if someone has never seen a Star War? In this episode, Valerie and Casey give their personal answers to these questions, plus they discuss the greatest droids in the galaxy and rant about fandom gatekeeping. Warning: SPOILERS about the 2 big twists in Star Wars (i.e. avoid this episode if you don't know that ______ is ______'s father or that ______ and ______ are twins).

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Full Power Mode: Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, and More

43 perc 17. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Super-powered protagonists often reach a point in the story where they shed their self doubt and achieve their full potential. In this episode, Casey and Valerie discuss 4 such cases of "full power mode": Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, Thor, and Luke Skywalker. Plus, we discuss what weird or ridiculous superpowers our listeners wish they had.

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Harry Potter: Ring Theory

43 perc 16. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

We searched our archives to bring you audio from Docking Bay 9¾, our first podcast! In this episode, Casey and Valerie dive headfirst into ring structure in Harry Potter, a literary theory positing that Rowling's novels mirror one another on opposite ends--Books 1 and 7, 2 and 6, and 3 and 5, with book 4 acting as the all-important center point.

(This episode was recorded on 9/14/18.)

The Fathers of Steven Spielberg

52 perc 15. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Moviegoers have often said the films of Steven Spielberg symbolize the director's "daddy issues," a phrase which may call to mind only the worst of fatherhood. However, in this episode Valerie and Casey discuss 5 Spielberg films--one from every decade--which include a wide range of fathers and father figures, from good to bad to everything in between. Plus, Valerie invents a jingle for Chief Brody and Casey confuses Thunderbirds with Gremlins.

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Movie Theater Experiences

42 perc 14. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

A movie theater experience can influence how you feel about that particular movie. In this episode, Valerie and Casey share their most memorable theater experiences, from Valerie's hot-Cheetos-and-gummy-bears fiasco to that time Casey sprinted out of the theater before a Star Wars film. Plus, Valerie rudely besmirches the name of Willow.

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Mother Figures

39 perc 13. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In pop culture discourse, we often discuss "father figures." However, mother figures can also have a major impact on our favorite fictional characters. Valerie and Casey discuss the influence of many mother figures, from Professor McGonagall to Mary Poppins, and more! Also, Valerie argues for Mother's Day cards written by apes, and Casey sings the Genovian National Anthem.

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The Beauty of Failure: The Last Jedi and Unicorn Store

56 perc 12. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

As humans, we have a tendency to avoid failure, but failure is the greatest teacher. The beauty of failure is a major focus of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Unicorn Store (2017), two important films that are seemingly at odds but may be thematically connected. In addition to discussing failure as theme and metaphor in both of these stories, Casey and Valerie also argue about Chewbacca's diet and wax poetic about Virgil.

P. S. If you're avoiding Episode IX speculation, skip to the 7:20 mark.

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Fictional Maps

45 perc 11. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Literary maps have a long and storied history: before Tolkien created fantasy's most recognizable map, Robert Louis Stevenson drew Treasure Island and the pirate iconography we know today, and both were preceded by an artistic survey of Dante's infernal Hell. Valerie and Casey detail this fascinating history and dive deep into the maps of their favorite fictional worlds.

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The Mirror of Erised Extravaganza

40 perc 10. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

The Mirror of Erised reflects a character's greatest desire, but why let Harry Potter have all the fun? In this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss 15 fictional characters from movies, books, and TV and consider what they would see in the mirror--from Frankenstein's monster to Ron Swanson to Mary Poppins.

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Rebirth

59 perc 9. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

In this episode, Valerie and Casey analyze character rebirth, from literal resurrections in fantasy books (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings) to symbolic/visual rebirth in science fiction films (10 Cloverfield Lane, Gravity). Plus, Valerie dreams of interstellar beasts and Casey sneaks General Antoc Merrick into the conversation (again).

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Masks and Identity

45 perc 8. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Casey and Valerie discuss masks in the Dark Knight trilogy, Star Wars, and more; characters like Bruce Wayne and Ben Solo don masks to hide their identity, yet these masks become their identity in the process. Also in this episode, Valerie mentions Friends again and Casey shares the greatest Lord of the Rings trivia of all time.

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Villaintine's Day

23 perc 7. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Celebrate a unique take on Valentine's Day: Villaintine's Day! In this episode, Casey and Valerie discuss what gifts the greatest fictional villains would get for each other on February 14th. Does Gollum need a hairless cat? Who would most appreciate a live dinosaur from Dennis Nedry? And is General Hux a re-gifter?

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Arrival and Communication | with Linguist Beth Jackson

51 perc 6. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Linguist Beth Jackson joins us to discuss language and communication within the sci-fi mindbender Arrival (2016). How does language shape the way we think? Why do humans communicate so poorly? And has Beth ever been approached by a government agency to translate an alien language?

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Happy Beeps: A 2018-2019 Special

49 perc 5. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Hello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, we discuss our favorite fiction from 2018 and look forward to all the exciting movies coming in 2019. Also, Valerie retells her Star Wars dream, and Casey shares what happened to Captain America's beard.

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Character Homes

40 perc 4. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Hello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, we discuss the volatile relationship between fictional characters and their places of origin. Perhaps their homes are destroyed (Luke and Leia), perhaps their homes are transformed (Bilbo Baggins), or perhaps their homes are refused altogether (Harry Potter). Also, Casey and Valerie recount the return of the haunted balloon, and the wonderful Kylo Ren comes up in conversation. Again.

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Redemption and Christmas

36 perc 3. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Hello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! At the heart of the greatest Christmas stories are tales of powerful redemption. In this episode, we discuss 3 types of redemptive holiday characters, from the Grinch to Kris Kringle to George Bailey. Also, what non-holiday movies would be improved by adding Santa Claus as a character? And why would Casey and Valerie's children rather watch Buster Keaton than Elf?

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Mentors

35 perc 2. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Hello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, we discuss the most iconic mentors in popular culture, defining them as weak, fallible, and human: Obi-Wan Kenobi lies, Albus Dumbledore uses people, and Leslie Knope is "a massive, runaway steamroller with no brakes and a cement brick on the gas pedal." (We also discuss a haunted birthday balloon and debate the geography of coonskin hats.)

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Dinosaur Porgs and Manatees with Mustaches

38 perc 1. rész Valerie and Casey Winters

Hello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, hosts Valerie and Casey discuss the greatest introductions in movies and books, debate about dinosaur-sized porgs, and wonder which Marvel character would be most at home in Middle-earth. Also, Casey's patronus has a mustache and Valerie blushes about Bill Pullman.

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