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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Solo, round 2
Solo show numero 2 and I feel much more organized! Let it be known though, I recorded an entire OTHER show before I recorded this one. It was so all over the place and unorganized, I decided to ditch it and start over. I'm glad because it's amazing how much more focused you get when you write yourself a little plan to stick to. Organization. Who knew?!
Things Discussed
I talked numerous topics in the 30 minutes I allowed myself. I'm quite pleased, and you should be impressed if you know me! Anyway, here's a rundown in case you want to know what you're getting yourself into.
Games - Pokémon Legends Arceus, Horizon Forbidden West, Animal Crossing, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Books - (briefly talked about) The Humans by Matt Haig (Book | Audiobook), The Midnight Library also by Matt Haig (Book | Audiobook), and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Book | Audiobook)
Movies - Ron's Gone Wrong (Disney+), Encanto (Disney+), Free Guy (Disney+), and The Adam Project (Netflix)
No. I don't believe that I talked about all this stuff either! But I guess I did.
Links Discussed
Crystal Storm's Twitter - @WriterStreamer
Her website where you can check out all her work, books, etc.
The project she is heading!
A 2 minute promo to the Star Wars audio drama!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
It's Not My Ffff
I've been having this itch to record something, but at the same time, I didn't really want to commit to a date with someone. And so, my first solo show is born!
Will there be more? Maybe. Only time, and my laziness, will tell.
I went on about a few things I've been meaning to talk about. And I feel like it would've been a much greater discussion with...myself... If I would have planned it out better. I rambled a few times, but I had fun editing so it should be an interesting listen. Next time I do this I'll definitely have more of a plan, and maybe, just maybe, a little more confidence.
Things Discussed
While talking to myself I went off course a tad. But I think I stuck to the main thing I wanted to bring up. Gaming has been a part of me for a very, very long time. I always want to make time for it, I always get excited for advances in the industry, I still love the hobby and don't plan on quitting. Buuuuut, that doesn't mean I have to always be excited about stuff. I went on talking about my struggles with finding time to game, and when I do find the time, how hard it is to be excited for new games these days.
This is a subject I KNOW I'll bring up again. And I look forward to being much more prepared next time
Music Heard
Artist: Mikel (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)Song: Ocarina of TimeAlbum: Zelda and Chill
Mikel is a wizard with his beats, bringing the music from some of our beloved games to a whole new level (haha! Get it?!) All the purchasing info is there in the links above. I implore you to check out some of his other albums as well. You won't be sorry!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
E3 HYPE TRAIN GO CHOOOOOOO
In true Future Monkeys fashion, Los is joined again by Beardy, and they talk games! They discuss Mass Effect and how little progress they've made on it, and then get into what they're predicting for E3. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are all discussed, and Los hopes for number one next-gen killer app that the Big N can announce that would bring balance to the Force.
Links and Info Discussed
MY NINTENDO 3DS BADGE ARCADE COLLECTION!! Be jealous! Please tell me you were also addicted to this crack app so I don't feel so crazy. @ me on twitter!
The Delvin Cox Experience Episode 202 Featuring The Future Monkeys - Beardy and Los join Delvin on a new episode of his podcast. Go check it out!
The Talking Place | 005 - Quarantine Crossing - Beardy and Los' first update on the pandemic and quarantine. Date Posted: 6/25/20
The Talking Place | 014 - Vaccinated Livin' - Beardy and Los update one year later, talking about what's new and how life is being vaccinated.
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
BACK TO NORMA... Oh, wait, not quite
Beardy and Los are back again! Talking about our new lives as vaccinated citizens! And as it turns out, it's not that much different LOL. We catch up with things that have been going on, how we've been, and talk about getting vaccinated. We kinda go into a tangent about our disagreements with how things have progressed and how difficult it is as people with families who cannot be vaccinated, but what can ya do? Besides, you know, act like the pandemic is still happening for a lot of people.
Links and Info Discussed
The Delvin Cox Experience Episode 202 Featuring The Future Monkeys - Beardy and Los join Delvin on a new episode of his podcast. Go check it out!
The Talking Place | 005 - Quarantine Crossing - Beardy and Los' first update on the pandemic and quarantine. Date Posted: 6/25/20
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Other Stuff to Do
After a needed mini mental break, I'm finally mustering the strength to get this show posted. Ridiculously huge apologies to Elaine! I feel horrible, I do. But trying to move forward, let's keep going.
Episode 11, if you never heard it, was probably one of my favorite shows I've ever recorded. I'm so happy to have had Elaine on these back to back shows. If you can recall, we discussed a few very real topics. It felt as if it took a toll after the conversation, so episode 12 was great to chase it with as it's much more laid back.
We talked about fun stuff. I tried to not discuss gaming as that's our go-to hobby that many already know about. I wanted to focus instead on other things we enjoy doing. We talked about books, what we' enjoy reading, what we're reading now, all that jazz. Also got into our favorite T.V. shows and discussed what we love so much about them. Then we got into snacks! The most important subject as far as Elaine goes, and for good reason. Tune in to find out why!
Links and Info Discussed
Norse Mythology review on my blog - Book Review | Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Buy Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman on Amazon (affiliate link)
Buy The Power by Naomi Alderman on Amazon (affiliate link) - The book Elaine discussed on the show.
Kate Siegel's post regarding The Power - Reason why Elaine started reading it.
@K8lovesbooks on Instagram - Kate Siegel's Instagram for book recommendations.
Elaine's Twitter - @etdragon
(listen to episode 11 to hear the origin story behind it!)
Twitter of the podcast she co-hosts - @TheXboxEmpire
and its website - Xbox Empire Podcast
Twitter of the network of the podcast - @PSVG
the main website - PSVG Blog
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Today's Positive: An awesome show
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! On this, the 3rd day of February. Elaine, etdragon, OG, pioneer of pioneers, originator of originators, was awakened at sunset from her trash panda haven, and spoke to me in Elainese and said: I will join you on your show!
So here we are! Still in Groundhog Day mode like we wear top hats, this is episode 11 and I'm joined by Elaine! We went over a ton of topics ranging from kids and the absolute joys of parenting them, how it was putting out podcasts waaaaaaay back before the internet was invented, and going through gaming fatigue.
But most of all, what I think is the main focus, is our talk about mental health. We got into a deep conversation that led down many paths. Discussions about why finding the positive of a day is important, and what led to an alcohol free life.
This episode was real, candid, and meaningful. I'm super happy to have had Elaine on and we both hope the show is heard on the many levels it was broadcasted on.
Links and Info Discussed
Elaine's Twitter - @etdragon
(listen to the show to hear the origin story behind it!)
Twitter of the podcast she co-hosts - @TheXboxEmpire
and its website - Xbox Empire Podcast
Twitter of the network of the podcast - @PSVG
the main website - PSVG Blog
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Who You Gonna Call? Not the Turtles!
TEN EPISODES! Isn't that amazing! At double digits now! It's probably ok to retire now, right? Call it quits after hitting this milestone. Well, for this episode it's a nostalgic trip to our childhood, as Al and myself go back to the 80's and 90's to talk cartoons!
So many different shows defined many a childhood growing up. It would be nearly impossible to mention them all, or even give most of them justice. Especially after talking about The Real Ghostbusters so much LOL. We could've gone on for 5 hours and still left out the favorites of many. So come to think of it, I hope this show doesn't make anyone mad that we didn't mention their favorite cartoon growing up. If you are upset, let's do another show! If you rather just be mad and send hate mail, then Al's contact info is just below!
Links and Info Discussed
The Retro Rents Episode 35, Interview with Christy Marx:
Apple Podcasts
Direct download
Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas clip
Best Cartoons of the 80's and 90's - IMDB List
Theme Song Intros -
Conan The Adventurer
Captain N The Gamemaster
The Real Ghostbusters
Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters
Filmation Ghostbusters
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012, the good one)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018, the bad one lol)
TMNT (2007, real good one) movie trailer
Every Terrifying Real Ghostbusters monster - Laura Legends
Mr. Sandman Dream Me a Dream - clip from The Real Ghostbusters
@RetroRentsAl - Al's Twitter
@TheRetroRents - Al's podcast on Twitter
Where to find/download The Retro 'Rents
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Survey Says!
Two shows in a row! One more, and it'll probably be some sort of record for me. Also a record, is the amount of shows done by two guys who quit their last show because they could never get together to record. (That's us!)
Yup, Beardy and I are here another week and we're back to our old gaming antics. But we're not discussing current trends and the new hotness. No, we're going back over the past 7 years and talking about the best games and experiences of the last generation. PS4 and Xbox One gave us some of the most memorable games of all time. So it's only right to go over them.
And, apparently, I was bored enough one day to put together a census on the last gen of games. It was extensive, it was detailed, and it was probably looked at for 5 seconds and closed by many. But a few kind souls spread out through a couple of different communities took the time to fill it out! So what stood out? Let's see.
Links and Info Discussed
Here is the survey - If you're curious, want to contribute, or see the grandness for yourself. It won't be discussed/looked at anymore so it's just for fun for you.
The other communities the survey was shared to besides EZFM - Bad Fodder Figures, Good Morning Guys, PSVG
@BeardyMcWhiskey - Secret agent man
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Twitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveMan
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Ani-mani, and Totally Insaney
Beardy and I are back and we're tackling the heavy hitting issues of today. Like when is the best time to take down your holiday decorations. How you should decorate for Valentine's Day. And much more!
We get into the excitement and adventure that is raising boys. It's a full-of-surprises kind of experience where one minute you can be greeted with a hug, and five minutes later you're staring down the barrel of a nerf gun listening to the demands of a terrorist. Good times!
Speaking of terrorists, the U.S. Capitol was sieged last week. And while I typically stay far away from such topics, we couldn't resist touching on this historic event. We shared our thoughts and we both felt like we held back from being more blunt. But bottom line is nothing positive or any understanding reasoning can be taken from the events of that day.
Anyway, topics got away from us and it turned into a 1.5 hour show. Who knew! Hope you enjoy and stay safe till next week.
Links and Info Discussed
Target's Seasonal Birds - Thanks, Laura McIntyre's Pinterest lol
Capitol Police inviting terrorists in
The Push Me Out and Maced Me - Animaniacs 10 hour version
Stephen Colbert's thoughts on maced girl
@BeardyMcWhiskey - Secret agent man
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - (407)906-TALKTwitter - @TheTalkingPlace, @The1llusiveManEmail - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Christmas Call-in Spectacular
Ok, fine, "spectacular" isn't exactly the right word, but let's not dwell on that! Let's dwell on the fact that it's been about 5 months since the last show! .....No, you know what, let's not dwell on that either. Ok, here, dwell on 2020 coming to a close! There you go, something positive. And personally, with so much craziness that happened in 2020, and so so so much happening since the last show, let's just say I'm happy to start the new year on a new foot.
Beardy promised weeks ago to do this show and tried to back out of it until I showed him proof of his commitment. Then in the Christmas spirit I decided to do a live show and that's how we got these two awesome guests!
Thanks to Strip Mahjong, longtime member and supporter of the Future Monkeys community, and thanks to Al, host of the Retro Rents Podcast!! Together with Beardy - former co-host, retired, and said to never do another show again only to come back and co-host 90% of my shows here - we talked about Christmas, the positive things that we got out of 2020, games we're playing, and all that good stuff!
Links and Info Discussed
@RetroRentsAl - Al's Twitter
@TheRetroRents - Al's podcast on Twitter
Where to find/download The Retro 'Rents
@BeardyMcWhiskey - Secret agent man
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - (407)906-TALKTwitter - @TheTalkingPlaceEmail - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and email me at the above address and we'll chat!