Size Matters

Size Matters is a part of virtual Fur Squared 2021. It's our first livestream podcast! We talk about all things big and small, King Kong vs Godzilla, macro madness, artist shout-outs and more!

It's been an interesting summer. We take some time in our podcast to talk about "Black Lives Matter" and how it seems to have affected everything.

What's going on in your head? What makes your brain tick, and what do you like about macro and micro? What gets your attention and why? We're talking about the psychology of size.

Potpourri! All the little issues that don't quite qualify for their own podcasts. Is shrinking pleasurable? What sound effects do you hear? Does Kenson really like GINO? Can we talk about Pokemon without it taking over the podcast?

Alcohol and drugs. But what if they changed your size? How would that work? Also: Artist spotlights and our closest vote yet on Macro Madness. And a tangent on poodling.

Are they always the boss battle? Are they always punching and jumping on buildings? Talking about macros and the micros in video games. As well, artist spotlights and the next round of Macro Madness.

The great giants of history! Greek heroes and villains. Norse myths. Religious myths. Do modern myths count? Is furry macro becoming its own mythology? All this as well as the next round of Macro Madness, listener letters, and artist spotlights. And we only get off-topic a little bit. We swear!

How does it work? Mixed sized couples. Are there any positive or romantic relationships between macros? Which Kaiju should date which Kaiju? Also introducing our Kaiju Madness bracket. Who will win? Space Godzilla or the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?

As we mentioned on the last podcast, our subject this go around is ... wait. A Godzilla movie came out? STOP THE PRESSES!!! This is the Godzilla Cast! We're talking all about "Godzilla: King of Monsters" and we've even brought in a guest Godzilla enthusiast to join us: Frang Wolf. Is it a good Godzilla movie? Or is it 2014 all over again? Will there be giant stomps, roars and atomic heat beams? Go Go Godzilla!

Sports! How do you have competitve sports with participants of wildly varying sizes. Wht if size-shifting was an aspect of the game? Side tangents onto the Presidential Physical Fitness award, listener responses to our last episodes and more.

Talking about macro and micro in tabletop games. Role playing games and board games. Does macro or micro work in them? Have you played macro or micro scenarios? Listener email and more.

Talking about macro movies and TV. At least ones other than Godzilla and Pacific Rim - which we've covered before. We go over Macro Movie origins, shrinking and growing scenes, and other lesser known stompy tropes that we tend to overlook. Also, we learn how to pronounce Geemo, piss everyone off with opinions on dragons, throw a spotlight on new artists, talk about our new microphones, and more.

After a brief break, we're back! Talking about: macro music from Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote, Midwest Furfest and other cons, Geemo, Godzilla, the future of Megamorphics and more!

Did you think that we wouldn't have anything to say about Godzilla? Well, we do -- the two of us who saw it anyways. Warning: We talk openly about all aspects of the film, so if you haven't seen it yet and are concerned about spoilers, then you best just not play this one, as that's pretty much all this episode is. Don't worry, we'll have another full episode (that the panda has been sitting on to keep it warm until it's ready to hatch) available real soon!

It's our first time recording in nearly a month, and not only do we come together to answer some emails and continue our discussion on alternative history scenarios that we started in Episode 19, but we are joined by our new co-host, the one and onlye... well, you'll just have to listen to the actual episode to find out! n_n

Another blast from the "we recorded this a while ago" vault, this is not only overdue to be posted, but it's DRAGONIEN'S FINAL EPISODE!! Against the advice of everyone, we give the dragon the keys to the podcast for the show, as he says goodby, as only a dragon can... by burning down the podcast and all of our listeners. PODCAST NEWS: We'll be recording Thursday night (4/10) with our NEW MYSTERY SPECIAL CO-HOST, for the episode to be released Monday April 14, so if you have an answer to yesterday's question of the week, or want to write in for any other reason, make sure to get that in by 8pm US Central Time! Send all emails to sizematterspodcast@gmail.com

In Episode 18.5, we deal with both technical snafus as well as spammers while trying to stream while recording, talk about video games (especially concerning JRPG tropes) for some reason, wrap up after Texas Furry Fiesta, and try to coax our audience into asking us some questions. NOTE: the panda's audio was accidentally not recorded for the first few minutes of the podcast, so forgive us if that part is a little confusing.

Direct from Texas Furry Fiesta at the Hotel Intercontinental Dallas, it's Size Matters LIVE!! Host Kwandry Baasher and Kenson Shimobe are joined by special guest Kitsune Kitto discuss macro/micro heroes and villans (since that was the con's theme and all). We talk about our own ideas for the subject and then get help from the audience with a fairly long and eventful question and answer session! Special thanks to Ty husky for his help getting the audio files for this, and look for the video from the con soon! Have questions, suggestions, or things you just want to say? Email us at sizematterspodcast@gmail.com

So it's up late, and I didn't really have time to fully edit it like I normally do (you're basically just getting a raw version of the Skype call with some EQ applied) but here it is, Episode 17.5.5, the livestream episode where we answered all sorts of questions that were sent in by you, our wonderful listeners.

In this half-episode, we talk about the Olympics, Russia, and the Lego Movie (what a combo) and read your answers to our question on what would be the best gift a macro/micro could give their lover that a normal-sized person wouldn't be able to. Also, for next week, as it's the week before TFF, we'll be doing something a little special. Write in to us with any questions you have for us or anything you'd like to have us talk about! Anything at all, in-character or out. The only rule is that you must either direct it to one of us specifically OR direct it to the group as a whole. We look forward to answering whatever you guys want to know!

Emails are somewhere in this half-episode, but it's sandwiched in between discussions of Epic Rap Battles, Dr. Emmet Brown vs. Dr. Who, and Kenson's reaction to New Internet Comedy Videos Concerning Furry Super Heroes... Just... just listen and enjoy the awkwardness!

It's an email cast! We had some leftovers from the last episode, and a WHOLE bunch from this one, so that's what we dedicate most of our time to (and most of the reason why we have another hour-plus half-episode). There's also some stuff about dragons that tore their own wings off and then cried about it (or something like that), Arby's vs. Wendy's (which is slightly more relevant than it sounds) and more! Come join us!

Yes, it's a little long, but it's our last episode of the year, so join us as we read some emails, then remminisce on the year that was 2013, as well as look forward to what 2014 has in store for us.

Okay, so thanksgiving is over and we're all still suffering from Post-Con Crud, so here is a special combo cast, with half of it consisting of the tech rehearsal we did before the live show, and the other half consisting of a recording of Noxxy's story "A Debunked Theory: Part II". I hope you enjoy!

In our last mini-episode before MIDWEST FURFEST, Kenson continues to get more vorey, Dragonien roars and gets ranty, and Kwandry lets loose and gets tipsy. It's... well, it's worth a listen, at least.

Sports. No wait! Don't go!! I ... ah geez, we just lost all of our listeners. Darn sports-hating furries don't know what they're missing. ANYwho... Jakebe joins us as we talk about SPORTS! And, appropriately enough for our podcast, how Macros/Micros would affect them! Let's KICK IT OFF!

We talk some more about the approaching MFF Size Matters Spectacular (boy, I'm really setting everyone up for disappointment there, aren't I?), read some emails (GUYS WE ACTUALLY GOT EMAILS!!) and continue to be our big goofy selves.

Okay, so I guess this is kinda becoming a trend...Those of you who don't have a lot of time should probably listen to the OTHER episode. Ya know, the REAL one.

Our tenth episode spectacular is upon us, and who do we have to join us to celebrate but the one and only big cougar himself, Elrabin! During this episode, we look back on past topics and see if we have any new perspectives on them. And we use a newfangled invention called a CLOCK! Who'da thunk that someone would create an instrument that lets you tell time, huh?

At least we put this tangent in its own episode..

If there's one thing we can say, it's that we give our audience what they want...

Okay, when we really sit down and get talkin'... well, we didn't get much more done than in the "short" one, now did we? Maybe you guys have a point...

The Three Macramigos return and are here to talk to you about the Short Stories and Tall Tales Writers Group, as well as MACROS (and micros) IN SPAAAACE! For those of you who don't quite get that, it's a reference to the Muppet Show. For those of you who don't know what a Muppet is, it's a mix between a mop and a puppet that people used to think were funny for reasons beyond my comprehension. Anywho... PODCAST START!

After ten weeks and a non-stop flood of emails, we decided that the only way we can stop the outpouring was to invite its source, Dragonien Hitsune, to be the third co-host of the podcast. During this mini-episode, we talk about... well, what DON'T we talk about? Ummm... Apartheid... Sandwiches... The Hagia Sophia... okay, this list actually would be pretty long. Just... listen and find out.

No, we haven't disappeared! We've been here all along, just under your footpaw! Can't blame a panda or a cheetah for trying life as ultra-mini-micros for a while now, can you? Well, the good news is, now we're back to where the audio recording equipment can pick up the sounds of our voices, and we're joined by Freder this week to talk about the new macro/micro-themed magazine Loom that he's put together, as well as have a discussion about macro and micro ergonomics. And don't worry, Size Matters will always be with you... in your heart. Because we've shrunk down, invaded your blood stream, and are taking a tour!

We answer mail from Episode 7, preview Episode 8 featuring special guest Freder, and then as a bonus, hear a reading of the short story "My Mistake" by Kwandry.

Back to school time! Make sure your backpack is in good shape, get a few new Trapper Keepers, and, oh yeah, make room in the hallways for massive panda and cheetah paws coming through, because Kenson and Kwandry are going to discuss the concept of macros in school.

With the coming of fall, Size Matters is switching to a biweekly format. Listen to this little clip to find out why. As a bonus, we've included a reading of "Impact" by Sylvan Scott, the story that was written about Kenson that we mentioned in Episode 4. Next week, we'll be talking about macros and micros in school. Send us your questions and ideas now at sizematterspodcast@gmail.com! See ya then!

This week, Kwandry and Kenson connect up with Singapore MacroFur Jayne Folest, who joins us to talk about the Japanese television genre known as "Special Effects" shows, and the sizable amount of macro content within them. Each of us then goes into a little more detail involving our characters and how we chose our species and design. There's only one podcast and so many macro and micro fans out there who want some, so grab your episode now, before it's too late!

Longtime macro artist Tyrnn Eaveranth joins our two fearless hosts to talk about the things that an aspiring macro artist needs to know, such as how to start drawing, the importance of perseverance, and different kinds of critique. We also discuss the math and figures behind some of our favorite Macro Facts. It's the longest episode yet, so make sure you block out plenty of time in your schedule!

Guests? We don't need no stinkin' guests!! Kwandry and Kenson go it solo this week to discuss video games featuring macros, micros, stomps, rampaging, and just an overall sense of scale. We then debut our new (hopefully recurring) segment, "Macro Do's and Don'ts). And there's a new theme song this week. I hope you like it. PLEASE DON'T SUE US UNIVERSAL!!

Facing slow internet speeds, scheduling conflicts, collisions with motor vehicles, and technical snafus, our heroes overcome all odds and deliver Episode 3 of Size Matters on time and in style. On this week's episodem StarryAqua joins Kwandry and Kenson to try and discover what leads up to someone being a fan of things big and smalle, as well as to discuss different species and character traits you just don't see that often in the macro/micro community.

On the second episode of Size Matters, Kwandry and Kenson are joined by writer Sylvan Scott, as they discuss his twenty years of macro/micro fiction, as well as shrinking and growing in Saturday Morning Cartoons. Of course, we couldn't record a macro/micro podcast without tlking a little bit about our good friend Godzilla and Pacific Rim, now could we? Special thanks to Sofia.exe and Daniel Dennis for their help with this episode. Sylvan Scott's FA page Sylvan Scott's Smashwords page Lava Dome Five / Dinosorceror's FA page Tyrnn's FA page MKVero's FA page Music Credits: Intro / Outro Music - "Little Talks" by Of Monsters And Men 7:55 - "Bang" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs 18:54 - "Another Sunny Day" by Belle Sebastian 29:34 - "Marathon Runner" by Yellow Ostrich 42:22 - "Main Theme" from Star Trek: The Next Generation 1:08:28 - "Macro" by Dinosorceror 1:18:04 - "Stunt Expo 2004" by Alexandre Desplat, from the soundtrack to Fantastic Mr. Fox All music is owned and copyrighted by their creators/copyright holders