Casuals Only... With Friends

**ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN 2022**In this episode, Shannon is joined by Berto as they discuss season three of Amazon Prime's The Boys! There's a lot to be discussed here so sit back and enjoy the show...

Hello Casuals and welcome to another episode of the podcast. In this episode, Shannon is joined by her longtime friend Casie Jayne to discuss one of their favorite films of 2024... Nosferatu! Come join us as we dive deep into the darkness in order to better understand ourselves and the world around us. This one is for all of the Gothic/dark romanticism girlies out there.

Hello casuals, welcome to another episode of the podcast! Today we're discussing all of the film and television we watched this holiday season and some games we've been playing. It's another "free-for-all" format for this episode, but there will be more in-depth, singularly focused podcasts in the future! Thanks for continuing to listen to our little show, it means so much to us. We hope you had a happy holiday season and Happy New Year's. See you in 2025!Mentioned this episode:- Sonic 3- Marvel's What If (S3)- Nosferatu (2024)- Moana 2and more...

Happy Thanksgiving Casuals! Enjoy this episode of Casuals Only With Friends where we discuss 2024's smash hit, The Penguin. We also cover the recent 2024 Game Awards nominees and more...

**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 10/27/2024**Hello Casuals and welcome to another episode of the podcast! This episode discusses what we've been watching and playing lately. There were a few things we needed to discuss from this fall season. Our next episode will return to our old format: current topics PLUS a focused deep dive on HBO Max's The Penguin, so be sure to join us for that!Things Discussed in This Episode:The Wild RobotTransformers ONEThe SubstanceTrue Detective: Night CountryLegend of Vox Machina... and more! P.S. We miss you, Sara!

Hello again casuals, and welcome to another episode of Casuals Only With Friends! Shannon is once again joined by our favorite Chilean (after Pedro Pascal, of course) Berto. This week the gang talks about different recent releases (Alien: Romulus, Borderlands, Cuckoo) as well as some oldies-but-goodies (Grave of the Fireflies, Late Night With the Devil). The show concludes with some games the casuals have been playing (Skyrim, TMNT)  since Berto & Shannon are big gamers at heart. Enjoy the show! 

Welcome Back, Casuals! In this week's episode, Shannon and Berto reunite to continue their "catch-up" discussion and even touch on recent events such as SAN DIEGO COMIC CON and the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Things Covered:- SDCC and all of the main news announced- Summer Olympics- The Boys S4 Finale- Bad Boys For Life- Cobra Kai and more...Music: Ghostriffer ft.Devyzed - Downtown Glow 

Hello Casuals, and WELCOME BACK!It's been two long years since the gang recorded an episode properly, however, we're back and ready to go! Unfortunately, we're missing Sara this week but we hope she'll be back soon with new recording equipment. In the meantime, enjoy Shannon and Berto discussing everything they've watched and played (that they can remember)...Things Covered:- The Boys S4- HOTD S2- The Acolyte- X-Men '97- And More...Music by: Alex-Productions, Alex Cristoforetti

ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN 2023Yes, this one took a while to upload... This conversation between Sara, Shannon, and Berto originally happened in summer of 2023. Almost a year later, I finally was able to edit and upload it. I hope you guys still enjoy this conversation as much as I did  and it gives you something to revisit/tide you over until the second season of the show releases. This and a few other previously recorded eps that never got uploaded will be labeled as a part of S2 and marked as (Special Vault Upload) while we release new recorded episodes in 2024. Thanks for being patient and enjoy the show!

Hello Casuals! Welcome to another episode of Casuals Only With Friends where Shannon and Sara are joined by long-time friend of the show, Berto! This week the gang is talking about all of their favorite (and not so favorite) things of 2022 so far. Then we're rounding out the episode with a discussion of the HBO Max series, Our Flag Means Death--starring Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, and more. SOCIALSSara - on instagram @thecosmicpunkShannon - twitch.tv/cybershannon and @casualshannonBerto - @Albietha1nonlyMUSICPOPSTAR GENESIS  Remix by Sur BackSalt and Vinegar by LIGHTSThe Chain by Fleetwood Mac

Welcome Casuals, to the SEASON TWO premiere! In this episode Shannon and Sara talk about The Batman (2022). We cover a brief history of how this film came to be and our overall thoughts on the film and the bat-verse. As always, feel free to let the girls know what you want them to cover on Twitter @casuals_only. Our new artwork was made by the talented mind over @thecosmicpunk (IG).  *Editor's Note: This podcast was recorded on March 15th, 2022. There is a deleted scene that was released recently that the girls were unable to react to but hit them up on twitter for thoughts!  Socials Shannon: https://twitter.com/casualshannon and htttps://twitch.tv/cybershannon Sara: https://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusic and https://intagram.com/thecosmicpunk MusicThe Batman Trailer Hip Hop/Trap Remix by Rifiti Beats

It's finally here! The 2021 Casuals Awards Show is hosted by Shannon and Sara. The girls cover various categories and award their winners for the year 2021.  Intro and outro music is TANUKI - Radiant Memories♡ Social Media ♡Sara: https://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusic and https://instagram.com/thecosmicpunkShannon: https://twitter.com/casualshannon and https://twitch.tv/cybershannon

Hello casuals and welcome to another episode!  Thanks for continuing to support the show  by downloading and listening. This week Sara and Shannon are joined by Berto and James to discuss the critically acclaimed 90's anime--Berserk. This week's episode comes with a big trigger warning, Berserk is an anime that handles mature themes including (but not limited to) sexual violence and trauma. Please listen to this podcast thoughtfully and at your own pace. Timestamps are included below for your awareness:TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro, pre show29:40 - Berserk background33:30 - TW: Sexual Assault, Trauma and how it relates to Berserk48:00 - Berserk conversation1:30:00 - Berserk's MoviesThis episode was recorded December 21st, 2021.SOCIALS/TWITTERshannon - https://twitter.com/casualshannonsara - https://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusicberto - https://twitter.com/Albietha1nonlyjames - https://twitter.com/FahoozleMUSICBerserk OST - Tell Me Why (Intro)Berserk OST - Guts

Hello Casuals! Welcome to another episode where Shannon and today's guest, James (aka Fahoozle), discuss the fighting game genre and the community surrounding it! Make sure to visit our socials for updates on new episodes and a glimpse at our other projects.Socials:https://twitter.com/Fahoozlehttps://twitter.com/casuals_onlyhttps://twitch.tv/cybershannonhttps://twitch.tv/FahoozleMusic:Intro - Soul Calibur II Intro ThemeOutro - Guilty Gear Strive "Smell of the Game" Instrumental 

Welcome back to another episode, casuals! Today Sara and Shannon are taking a deep dive into the world of Studio Ghibli and the legacy of Hayao Miyazaki.editor's note: take a shot every time Shannon says "ya know?"SOCIALS:https://twitter.com/casuals_onlyhttps://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusichttps://twitch.tv/cybershannonMusic featured on the show (in order):Princess Mononoke - Ashitaka and SanNausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Kaze no Tani no NausicaaCastle in the Sky ThemeMy Neighbor Totoro - Tonari no TotoroGrave of the Fireflies Main ThemeKiki's Delivery Service - A Town With An Ocean ViewOnly Yesterday Main ThemePorco Rosso - The Bygone DaysPom Poko - Heisei Era Tanuki WarWhisper of the Heart - Oka no MachiPrincess Mononoke - 4th MovementSpirited Away Main ThemeThe Cat Returns OpeningHowl's Moving Castle - Merry Go RoundWhen Marnie Was There - Hagaki wo Dashni ni

Hey Casuals! Welcome to another episode of Casuals Only With Friends where Shannon and Sara give their thoughts on HBO Max's newest docuseries--What Happened, Brittany Murphy?  This series released on October 14th, 2021 on HBOMax, produced by Blumhouse Productions, and directed by Cynthia Hill. The show bills itself as an intimate portrait of Brittany Murphy's life, career, and mysterious death at the age of 32. This episode does cover more sensitive topics such as drug use, sexual assault, eating disorders, and more. Please listen at your own discretion. If you want to suggest future episode ideas or let us know your thoughts then please follow us on our NEW twitter page!SOCIALS:https://twitter.com/causals_onlyhttps://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusichttps://twitch.tv/cybershannonMUSIC:Utada Hikaru - Sakura Nagashi (Instrumental)YouTube Video mentionedYhara Zayd - The Forgotten Legacy of Brittany Murphy

Hey guys and welcome to another episode of Casuals Only With Friends! Sorry about the hiatus but we totally appreciate all of the downloads and love you guys have continued to show the podcast. To start things off with a bang, we're back with Shannon and Sara as they discuss the highly successful Squid Game series from Netflix. This South Korean thriller/drama series takes place in modern times where people with outstanding debt compete for a prize of 45.6 billion won (approx. $38 million USD) by participating in children's games--with a deadly twist. Squid Game released September 17th, 2021 and has over 111 million views as of October 2021.Come follow our new twitter page for information on the next episode and future topics! Also, feel free to leave us comments and reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://twitter.com/casuals_onlyCASTShannon: https://twitch.tv/cybershannonSara: https://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusicMUSICSQUID GAME: Pink Soldiers (Soner Karaca Remix) https://soundcloud.com/housemusichdtv/squid-game-pink-soldiers-soner-karaca-remix?si=0d881abf01434dc89e79ba3787fa02ff 

A new year means a new episode of Causals Only! This week Shannon is joined by Sara and Berto to discuss season three of Cobra Kai, on Netflix. The season dropped early on January 1st and the gang was able to binge the entire series just in time to have this conversation at the start of the year!Cobra Kai was originally introduced on Youtube Red before being acquired by Netflix. Part of the season was recorded in Okinawa, Japan with references to Karate Kid II. Season Three follows Johnny, Daniel, and the students in the Valley as they reel after the chaotic Karate Brawl that ended season two and left Miguel Diaz in a coma. How does this season stack up to the rest? Listen and find out!This episode was recorded on January 5th, live on Twitch @ twitch.tv/cybershannonnCasuals Only... With Friends will continue to be recorded live and uploaded three days later. If you're interested in supporting the show, feel free to visit the official Casuals Only Patreon page!

HI CASUALS!!!Welcome to another episode of Casuals Only... With Friends! Shannon and the gang talk about Batman Returns while also battling Discord issues. We're back with another BATMANIA Marathon Review episode where we talk about Tim Burton's sequel to Batman (1989)--- Batman Returns (1992) starring Michael Keaton, Michele Pfeiffer, Danny Devito, and Christopher Walken.As always, make sure to check out the rest of the casuals on the podcast:Sara - @thecosmicpunk (IG) @suh.hey.lah (IG and twitter)Berto - @albietha1nonly Billy - @kirbycloud1 (twitter) @kirbycloud Shannon - @cybershannonn

Welcome back to another episode of Casuals Only... With Friends! Today our guest Shannon is joined by 3-time podcast veteran, Sara. The girls are also joined by a new gues, Les (aka LuckyStarLord) who is an active member in our community. On this episode the gang talks about the Netflix series: COBRA KAI. Cobra Kai was a 2018 YouTube Red/Premium exclusive show. Recently, it was acquired by Netflix with a third season set to release in 2021. The show examines the events from Karate Kid and presents the story from a new perspective--Johnny Lawrence. As always, if you want more of the show and our guests here are their socials:Sara: @thecosmicpunk (for thrifted goodies) suh.hey.lah @HaliaDaizeMusic for musicLes: @LuckyStarLord https://twitch.tv/luckystarlordShannon: @cybershannonn https://twitch.tv/cybershannonnWant to directly support the show? Visit our patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/casualsonly

Hey everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Casuals Only... With Friends! On today's episode, Shannon is once again joined by Berto (Split Screen Synics Podcast) and Sara (HailaDazeMusic) AND TWO NEW GUESTS: Billy (kirbycloud1) and Brian (BriLanImagery). These heroes are here to discuss the bat-verse, the new "The Batman" trailer, and introduce the Road-to-the-Batman move marathon. Today's episode focuses on impressions/discussion on Batman (1989) before segueing into The Batman, Gotham Knights, and more Bat-centric Dc FanDome impressions!We close out the show with a brand-new recurring segment you won't want to miss!!Follow today's casuals at:Shannonhttps://twitter.com/cybershannonhttps://twitch.tv/cybershannonnSarahttps://twitter.com/haliadazemusichttps://instagram.com/thecosmicpunkAlbertohttps://twitter.com/Albietha1nonlyhttps://twitter.com/splitscrnsynicsBrianhttps://instagram.com/brilanimageryBillyhttps://twitch.tv/kirbycloudhttps://twitter.com/kirbycloud1Like what you hear? Consider subscribing and visiting our Patreon Page!https://www.patreon.com/casualsonly

*Editors Note: Shannon's socials have changed to please visit the show notes to see the updateWelcome to the very FIRST episode of Casuals Only... With Friends! Come join Shannon, Sara, and Berto for a discussion about one of the most divisive games of 2020--The Last of Us Part II. We talk about all aspects of the game; to include the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you like what you hear, please consider visiting our social medias:Shannonhttps://twitter.com/cybershannonnhttps://twitch.tv/cybershannonnSarahttps://soundcloud.com/hailadazemusichttps://twitter.com/HailaDazeMusichttps://instagram.com/suh.hey.lahBertohttps://twitter.com/SplitScrnSynicshttps://twitter.com/Albietha1nonlyCome support us on Patreon and get access to early access content and Patreon-exclusive polls and nominations for future podcast topics. https://www.patreon.com/casualsonly