Hello from Elsewhere

. . . and in case we don't see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.

Enjoy this bonus episode, just for fun!

This week, Jordan and Tyler (from the D&D podcast Late to the Party) take over Elsewhere to discuss fictional siblings, like Anna & Elsa, Hiro & Tadashi, and Katniss & Prim--plus many more! Follow Jordan's and Tyler's podcast @lttpdnd on Twitter and Instagram! 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 .

This week, Becca and Iny (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) take over Elsewhere to discuss their favorite fictional sidekicks, like Ned from the MCU's Spider-Man, R2-D2 (savior of the galaxy), and Stiles from Teen Wolf--plus many more! Follow Becca and Iny's podcast @sincerelyuspod on Twitter and Instagram! 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 .

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

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/

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/

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/ 

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 .

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 .

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

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!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 . Article from The Atlantic.

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

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 .

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

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 .

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

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

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 .

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

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

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

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.

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.