Podcasts about Dragonslayer

How to Train Your Dragon is only the latest piece in a cultural puzzle that dates back thousands of years. How realistic are dragons, anyway?“While other places have ponies or parrots, we have…dragons.”When you think of modern day animated classics, the first projects that people tend to think of are the titans of Disney/Pixar. But under no circumstances should you sleep on the brilliant people at Dreamworks Animation who have their own share of legitimate masterpieces in the form of the Shrek franchise, last year's brilliant The Wild Robot, and the endlessly impressive How to Train Your Dragon franchise. And when it comes to the central concept of that franchise, dragons, well…the folks at Dreamworks have done it about as well as anybody ever has!Think about it. The use of dragons in storytelling far transcends the “pop culture” label. Forget movies, TV, and animation, there's literature, mythology, and something in our collective unconscious that compels us to keep returning to the familiar imagery associated with them. While we usually associate dragons with a particularly European flavor of fantasy, if you pick any culture or society, you'll probably find a dragon myth or story. That's how pervasive they are.Not only that, but they're timeless! Some of the biggest franchises of not just the last century, but this century, prominently feature dragons. Lord of the Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Game of Thrones, and yes, How to Train Your Dragon are proof that some old-fashioned concepts never really go out of style. Is it possible that with a slight evolutionary shift we could have ended up with dragons crowding our skies? And why IS the dragon concept so universal, anyway?All this and more in the latest episode of Does it Fly? right here…https://youtu.be/Ww84E8udLrASUGGESTED VIEWING We based much of our discussion in this episode on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, specifically How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. We hadn't seen the live action remake that's currently in theaters at the time of recording.But while we have your attention, we'd like to direct you to a nearly forgotten piece of dragon-related media. 1981's Dragonslayer is a remarkably dark piece of fantasy from a forgotten period where Disney was experimenting with more adult themes in its work. It's not quite Game of Thrones but there's plenty of gore and some sexy themes that you wouldn't expect. It's also the rare dragon flick that's genuinely scary at times!FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! Flying Reptiles?!?While it's natural to think in terms of the pterodactyl when thinking of real world parallels to dragons, those weren't the only flying reptiles of that long ago age. But you might also want to consider a reptile that is still flying around today, the Draco lizard, when you wonder how dragons might eventually evolve. As long as they have hollow bones….Convergent Evolution and Evolutionary BottlenecksHakeem takes us on quite a journey as he tries to explain the processes by which dragons could have evolved. But two fo the key concepts involve evolutionary bottlenecks (which likely influenced human development) and the concept of convergent evolution, which would help explain why dragons were to develop very specific and distinctive traits (check out a bunch of real world examples right here).But What About Fire-Breathing?You might think that a fire-breathing dragon is far-fetched, but we'd like to remind you of the existence of the electric eel, the bombardier beetle, and the spitting cobra, all of which have distinctive self defense mechanisms that are pretty alien to humans. So the idea that a dragon could contain methanogens in its gut that provide the fuel for a fire might not be that far-fetched after all!Read the Books!A quick reminder that the How to Train Your Dragon movies were based on a book series by Cressida Cowell. Check ‘em out!“We have wonder…”That lovely quote from Dean Deblois that Tamara found comes from the documentary special feature, Where No One Goes: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon 2, which covers a lot more ground than just that second movie!The Hero's JourneyAs Tamara points out, if you haven't read Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey, that will unlock so many touchpoints in the stories you love that you won't look at your favorite franchise the same way again!WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?For some of our other takes on excellent modern animation, check out our episodes on The Incredibles and Big Hero 6!Need more Does it Fly? fantasy deep dives in your life? We've examined The Witcher and Lord of the Rings in previous episodes!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! 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You thought we were supposed to post about Son of Kong and Kong: Skull Island... Well that's your bad for assuming that we mean the things that we say. That's the episode that you can expect next week. This week we're going bigger than that. We're talking Invasion of Astro-Monster and we have a very special guest. Joining us this week, the singer of the Epic Doom Metal band Smoulder; we have Sarah Kitteringham!Before we can talk the likes of Godzilla, Rodan, and Ghidorah there are a few trailers that caught our attenion. We'll break down our thoughts on the trailers for the upcoming films Ick, and The Black Phone 2.Then it's onto the main feature where we'll breakdown whether or not Invasion of Astro-Monster is... A BLOODY GOOD FILM!Make sure to check out Smoulder on their linktree https://linktr.ee/SmoulderDoomAs well as Sarah Kitteringham's short story "Dragonslayer's Doom" featured in Sword and Steal IVWe encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#dragons #godzilla #rodan #ghidora #sorceress #doommetal #smoulder #epic doom metal #Horror #ActionFilm #ActionMovie #ActionMovies #HorrorFilm #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovie #Podcast #NewPodcast #HorrorPodcast

Steven and Jared take an infection to the knee...again.

On the Feast of St. Columba, we journey into the tangled roots of Irish and Scottish spirituality, discovering a God who is not merely a distant craftsman, but the “First Seeder”—one who sows potential, not dictates form. St. Columba's life was fierce and fiery: dragon-slayer, monastery founder, exile, and mystic. But his most lasting gift may be a single word—an image of the Divine as the sower of all being, inviting us to grow wild, resilient, and free. In a world obsessed with control, what might it mean to see ourselves as seeds—planted, growing, and transforming creation from within?Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #ChristianWitch #Paganism #Esoteric #Magic #Druidry #Mysticism #Spirituality #Occult #WitchCraft #Wicca #IrishPaganism #CelticPaganism #Magick #Polytheism #Enchantment #StColumba #IrishSaintsChapters:00:00 Introduction to St. Colomba's Feast Day00:52 Meet Your Hosts: Charlie and Brian01:32 St. Colomba: The Radical Reformer02:30 St. Colomba's Mystical Encounters03:25 Language and Theology: St. Colomba's Unique Terms04:07 The Concept of God as the First Seeder09:14 The Broader Context of St. Colomba's Time09:57 The Complexity of Early Christian Traditions17:17 St. Colomba's Influence Across Regions20:03 Conclusion and Prayer to St. Colomba Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

We wrap up our series on the dragon theme in the Bible by talking about how Jesus gave us tools for fighting the Chaos Monster. Learn more about Blue Ocean […]

We wrap up our series on the dragon theme in the Bible by talking about how Jesus gave us tools for fighting the Chaos Monster. Learn more about Blue Ocean […]

On this episode, we talk to Thomas Ashman from Ashman Athletics and the creator of the Dragonslayer.

It's about to get pretty cheesy, Slackers!First though, this episode is dedicated to Rick Derringer. Rock legend, producer extraordinaire, and of course the man who brought us the classic wrestling theme song, Real American. Rest in peace, - brother.This week we dive into a selection of 1980s sci-fi and fantasy films that shaped Gen X, including Krull, The Beastmaster, and Flash Gordon. Blending sword-and-sorcery with space opera, these films thrilled audiences with their larger-than-life stories and practical effects, despite a cheesy charm that could captivate or repel viewers, then and now. Were they “good”? Some were truly great; others were, honestly, gloriously terrible.We explore how these films, despite their campy flair, connected with young audiences through tales of underdog heroes and fantastical worlds. Their earnest, sometimes over-the-top storytelling captured the era's spirit, proving good intentions can make a lasting impression. And did you know The Sword and the Sorcerer brought the stars of TV's Matt Houston and Manimal together on the big screen?Join us as we celebrate these Gen X cult classics, embracing their cheesy yet endearing qualities that continue to entertain. Ah, the 80s, where bold heroes, mythical creatures, and cosmic battles ruled the screen with distinctive, lighthearted charm. It doesn't always need to be bleak to leave a mark. Modern filmmakers should keep this is mind!

"Dragonslayer" di William King, ambientato nel mondo di Warhammer Fantasy. La quarta avventura della leggendaria coppia composta dal nano Sventratore Gotrek Gurnisson e il suo compagno, il cantastorie avventuriero Felix Jaeger. Buon ascolto!

"Dragonslayer" di William King, ambientato nel mondo di Warhammer Fantasy. La quarta avventura della leggendaria coppia composta dal nano Sventratore Gotrek Gurnisson e il suo compagno, il cantastorie avventuriero Felix Jaeger. Buon ascolto!

Previously on Saga of the Jewels…The life of seventeen-year-old RYN, bookish son of a wealthy landowner, changes forever when his hometown is destroyed by the EMPIRE and everyone he has ever known is killed. Ryn discovers that the Empire are seeking TWELVE PRIMEVAL JEWELS which grant the power to manipulate different elements, and that his father had been hiding the FIRE RUBY. He sets out to take revenge on the Imperial General who killed his family and retrieve the Fire Ruby, and along the way meets NUTHEA the lightning-slinging princess, SAGAR the swaggering skypirate, ELRANN the tomboy engineer, CID the wizened old healer, and VISH the poppy-seed-addicted bounty hunter. Together the companions decide to find all of the Jewels in order to stop the evil EMPEROR from finding them first and taking over the world. They have thus far succeeded in retrieving the Fire Ruby, borne by Ryn, and the Lightning Crystal, borne by Nuthea. They have now come to the land of FARR where they intend to compete in a hand-to-hand fighting tournament in order to attempt to win its prize, the EARTH EMERALD…EPISODE THIRTY-THREE: THE PRINCESS AND THE DRAGONOne night before the Tournament.Ryn sat down next to Nuthea on one of the simple wooden chairs.Around them, about a hundred or so people were sitting on their own chairs too. The hubbub of the chattering crowd enveloped them like a warm blanket.The wooden seat was hard and uncomfortable, but Ryn barely noticed it. His pulse was quick inside his head and his heart fluttered about inside his chest. It was all he had been able to afford from the common purse, anyway. The balconies had been far too expensive.I'm out on a date with a princess, he thought. No, a Queen. We may not be ‘exploring the possibility of a romantic relationship', but that's still what this is. We're spending time with each other just to spend time with each other.He was terrified.Don't mess this up.He was keenly aware of her presence at her side, like a fire burning in his peripheral vision. Should he say something? Was he meant to say something? He didn't know what to say.He didn't even know if he should be looking at her. Were there even any ‘shoulds' in this situation? Instead, he stared straight ahead.Over the many heads of the people sat in front of them–mainly short, stocky, tanned Farrians, but also people from other countries–he could see the raised wooden stage at the front of the room. At the moment it was bare and unoccupied, though on the wall at the back of it had been depicted a forest of tall trees with thick trunks and curved, finger-like branches reaching up to the ceiling of the play-house, bedecked with myriad painted-green leaves.“Tell me what this play is about again, Ryn?” said Nuthea next to him.A bolt of shock spasmed through Ryn and he nearly fell off his seat. He coughed on purpose and tried to make it look like it was the cough that had unsettled him, but he wasn't sure how successfully he managed it.He glanced at her. She was still expecting an answer from him, her eyebrows raised quizzically.“Er,” he said. “I'm not entirely sure. It's called ‘The Princess and the Dragon'. It looked pretty good from the poster–it had a very detailed picture of a fire-breathing dragon and an armoured knight fighting it.” Ryn had liked that. That had been what persuaded him to change plans from taking Nuthea to a tavern to taking her to a play. That and the fact that Sagar was going with Elrann to a tavern and he didn't want to accidentally end up in the same one. “All I know is that it's being put on by a traveling theatre troupe that just got into Shun Pei. They're meant to be very good. They're called the ‘Manniro' or something.”“Oh, the Manyiro!” Nuthea corrected him. Of course she knew the proper pronunciation. Of course she had heard of them before. “I've seen them perform many times in the palace when they were passing through Orma!”Poodoo. Ryn had dared to hope that he had found something special that Nuthea had never experienced before.Perhaps sensing his disappointment, Nuthea said “They are excellent. The Manyiro are a traveling people group who make their living by performing plays. They're the best at what they do in the whole of Mid. Have you never seen a Manyiro performance?”“Er…” Ryn decided he might as well tell the truth. “...no. I don't think they ever came to Cleasor…” He had seen plays, of course, and been in silly little ones put on in his schoolhouse or the village hall. But no, he had never seen a Mid-famous traveling play-acting people-group perform before. Of course Nuthea had.“Well you are in for a treat,” said Nuthea. “I love watching the Manyiro perform. They are masters of their craft. This will be a great way to relax and take our minds off things before the Tournament. Good choice, Ryn.”Ryn brightened a little at that. He wanted so much for Nuthea to enjoy this. He also wanted so much to tell her how he felt about her…but one thing at a time.“Have you seen this particular play?” he asked her, wary.“No, I don't think I've ever seen ‘The Princess and the Dragon.'”Phew. That was something, at least. “Well, the poster for it looked really good.” Idiot. You said that already. Or something like that, anyway…Their conversation lulled. Ryn looked at the empty stage again. When was this play going to start?He cast around in his mind for something else to talk to her about. He couldn't risk Nuthea growing bored. She had to enjoy this evening. This evening with him. Especially if she ever ended up going to a tavern with Sagar as well…But his mind had gone blank. What should he say to her?He remembered something. Something that he had been wondering about for a while. Yes, he could try that.“Nuthea?”“Yes?”“When you project lightning, why do you shout the word ‘bolt'?”“Ah, yes.” She appeared to take this as a signal to switch into lecture mode, but Ryn didn't mind–at least she would be talking, which would buy him time to come up with more interesting things to say. “That's called a ‘focus-word'. They're not essential to use to project your element, but those who train in the use of Jewel-gifts usually end up employing them. You will find that when your mind is more focused, concentrated, or engaged, you will ‘spell' (if you call it that—everyone has different names for it) more effectively and powerfully. So one technique that was developed very early on was to utter a word around which to focus the mind when you are ‘spelling', or projecting, or manipulating your element, or whatever you want to call it. Naturally, the best word to use is the word most closely associated with whatever it is that you are projecting. So, when I am projecting a lightning bolt, I shout ‘bolt'. I would have taught you about focus-words before, but you seemed to be using them anyway.”“That's right…” Ryn said, thinking back to the first time he had manifested fire, in his hometown, Cleasor, the day the Empire had attacked. “When I projected for the first time, I shouted ‘fire!' when I did it, as far as I can remember. I just did it, without having to be told to do it. And I've been doing it instinctively, ever since then.”“There you go,” said Nuthea, nodding approvingly at him like a pleasing pupil. “See? That is your focus-word for projecting your element, naturally.”“But sometimes I've noticed you say the word but you don't finish it properly—it changes into a sort of shout.”Nuthea's nod became knowing rather than merely approving. “Yes, that does happen too. When you are casting a large spell—channelling large amounts of mana—the focus word is even more helpful and necessary to keep the element under your control, but it can be hard to get all of it out because the toll on the body from the projection is so great. So sometimes when I cast a particularly large lightning bolt, or series of lightning bolts, I lose control and the word loses its shape… I'm working on it, but at the use of certain levels of magic it becomes virtually possible not to let out a shout or even a scream at the end of the word. So sometimes it sounds a bit like ‘boltah' or ‘boltaragh' or even ‘boltagah'.”Ryn pondered this. “Thanks, that actually makes a lot of sense. I guess I should carry on using focus words to help me focus my ‘fire'.”“Absolutely. Captain Sagar and Grandfather Cid use them too—I'm sure you've heard them. I don't know if Sagar was ever taught to use them–he probably just uses them on instinct too–but I'm sure Cid has specifically trained in using them. And as you practice and train and get stronger and more proficient in your gift and your mana capacity grows, you may find yourself developing different projection techniques as well, for which you may want to use different focus words. I haven't developed any myself yet but I know Grandfather has several, for different techniques in manipulation of the element of light which gives energy to all living things: ‘cure', ‘heal, ‘syphon, even just ‘raise'. He has been practicing for a long time and has a very large mana pool. He is very proficient in his gift.”“I think I may have actually starting doing that already…” Ryn realised out loud. “Once when I fought Vorr on the train in Imfis I suddenly found myself shouting ‘fireburst' and I projected this really big and hot flame attack... It was more flame than I had ever projected before, and possibly ever have since. In fact, I don't think I've ever managed to project fire with the same intensity and ferocity since then… I can't quite explain it; it's still fire, but it's like it comes from a different part of me, a deeper, more desperate part of me…”“Aha,” said Nuthea, her eyes lighting up like a teacher unlocking a revelation in a star pupil. “That was certainly a different focus word and technique, but it may also have been what we call a ‘limit break'.”Ryn's brow crinkled. “A limit break? You mentioned that once before. What's a limit break?”Lecturing just came so naturally to Nuthea. “‘Limit break' is the name that people have given to another kind of elemental projection, when you are absolutely exhausted, or hurt, or wounded, or depleted of mana, but you need to project for whatever reason, usually because you are fighting for your life, and you intuitively draw on your soul's deepest, hiddenmost reservoirs of mana to unleash a massive, unprecedentedly powerful attack. It's a known phenomenon. It's actually a sign that you are progressing in your projection, because in the long term it increases your mana capacity and proficiency in your gift. But in the short term, after the attack is spent, it leaves you completely exhausted. It's like destroying a muscle only for it to grow back stronger—the best way to train and get stronger. That's why it's been called a ‘limit break'—because when it happens you go past your mana capacity limit and ‘break it', but then once you have recovered it means your mana limit is permanently bigger afterwards.”Ryn nodded. “That makes sense too… After the time I used my fireburst on Vorr, I was definitely exhausted, until Cid healed me. But once I was healed, I somehow felt stronger, and my fire has come even more easily since then. Thanks Nuthea, you've explained a lot to me.”“No problem at all.” The princess's blue eyes glittered. “I'm quite jealous of you, actually. I've never actually performed a ‘limit break' myself yet, even when I've been in life-threatening situations. Even when…even when my mother died.” She paused for a moment and Ryn worried she was about to start crying, but then she swallowed and carried on talking. “I've had to rely on increasing in skill solely through the regular kind of practice, which still works more slowly, but doesn't provide the big leaps forward that limit breaks can give. And I can't even do that lately, because… Well, never mind. You really are doing very well in your training with your gift, Ryn.”Ryn was about to ask her why she couldn't train in the regular way with her gift at the moment but then she smiled at him brightly, and his heart nearly broke its limit.A hush fell upon the playhouse all of a sudden and the chattering of the rest of the audience died away.In his reverie, Ryn's first thought was that somehow the whole world had gone quiet before Nuthea's smiling beauty, but then he heard someone behind them whisper “Shhh! It's starting!” to their neighbour, who had still been talking quietly, and he realised that the play was finally beginning.A man walked onto the stage and stood front and centre, facing the audience. He was very tall–well over seven feet, Ryn reckoned–and well muscled, with tanned skin, a strong chin and blue curls that came down to his shoulders.A flash of insecurity twinged in Ryn's chest. What had he been thinking? Surely this was the sort of man that Nuthea would be attracted to, that she was destined to end up marrying. Not a naive pussywillow greenhorn farmboy.The man was even dressed in the part of a princely suitor. In a royal blue tabard thrown over shining chainmail visible on his arms, and with a spiked golden crown to top it all off, he looked like one of the Kings of Old Efstan.Ryn fidgeted in his seat.The actor-king held his hands up–a gesture with which he brought the audience to total silence, commanding the room, capturing the attention of everyone in it. He launched into his opening soliloquy.“Ladies and gentlemen!” spoke the man in an affected and well-educated voice, so loudly that it resounded clearly through the whole playhouse. “My, but thou art in for a treat tonight! Travel with me, if thou wilt, to the ancient island kingdom of Efstan, where our tale takes place tonight. In this tale, I, Zigfrid Alanthreonusson, First Among The Manyiro, shall play Prince Pendafigion of Efstan, famed Dragon Slayer of old. In the course of the action I shall rescue the fair maiden Princess Frionessa, played by Riss Aronwy, from the clutches of the foul and fell drake Kandraug. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give thee: The Princess and the Dragon!”He bowed, then made a subservient, flowing gesture with his hand as he walked backwards to the right off the stage.A moment later a couple of different male actors strode onstage dressed in peasants' clothing, beginning some kind of banterous dialogue in the same poor imitation of an Old Middish dialect that ‘Zigfrid Alanthreonusson' had used.At this point Ryn stopped paying attention to what they were saying. He had too much else on his mind to think about.He risked a sidelong look to his left at Nuthea. She was completely transfixed by the play, that huge smile still spread on her face but now directed toward the stage, utterly oblivious to Ryn sneaking a look at her to check how she was finding it. He was glad she was enjoying it at least.Could I ever make it with Nuthea? he thought to himself again. She's not just a pretend play-princess, she's a real-life princess. Or am I just deluding myself here? Was she attracted to that actor who was on before? What am I doing here? I should be training for the tournament, practicing my flames, getting better at swords with Cid, not wasting my time here trying to court a princess I won't ever have a chance with…The play rambled on with the two peasant-men continuing their dialogue, setting the scene and warming the audience up, Ryn supposed. They got a few chuckles and chortles from some of their more obvious jokes. Ryn didn't see what all the fuss was about, really. So these were meant to be the greatest players in the whole of Mid? They weren't that different from the amateur players he had seen at home, really… Sure, their costumes were very well-done and detailed, and their script had probably been honed for hours on end, and they had probably learned all their lines perfectly off by heart, and they were quite convincing in their performances, and these two were now getting quite a few laughs from the audience but…so what?Maybe Ryn was just being bitter…The lead actress walked on.He knew she was the lead because she was dressed like a princess. She wore a long flowing pale-green gown with sleeves that came down to her hands, a sparkling necklace made of diamonds–fake or real, Ryn couldn't tell–and a crown of her own, a yellow-gold tiara much like the circlet that Nuthea wore, only more ornate with a raised front inlaid with coloured gemstones.In the case of this actress, however, that was where her princesslyness ended. She actually looked a bit too young to be the counterpart of the male lead, barely a teenager, and certainly too young to be playing his romantic interest.There was also something distinctly…off about her. As she walked stiffly to the centre of the stage, an awkward grimace barely concealed from her face underneath her bob of shocking green hair, it didn't take Ryn very long to work out that she was feeling uncomfortable and that she didn't want to be there. Either that or the character she was playing was supposed to be feeling awkward and uncomfortable, but somehow Ryn doubted that. It would help for figuring it out either way if she had had any lines yet, but she hadn't.What's the deal with this actress?She had stopped in the middle of the stage, but facing to the right, the same pained, slightly scared expression still on her face.The audience was silent, but not because of her charisma. She didn't have any. Maybe everyone else was also curious as to what this young girl who apparently couldn't act very well was doing on the stage in a Manyiro play.The actress's eyes fluttered very slightly, Ryn noticed.From the right of the stage, on walked a dragon.Ryn gasped along with the rest of the audience, everyone sucking the air out of the room all at once.The dragon didn't look like it was made out of any kind of material or like there were any people inside it. It was covered all over in glistening green scales that glittered brilliantly in the light from the candles in the chandelier that hung from the ceiling of the playhouse. About the height of two men and the length of two chocobos, it had four legs that ended in vicious black claws which gripped the wood of the stage, two wide wings tucked into its flanks, and a long snout filled with interlocking, knife-sharp teeth, from which a wicked forked red tongue flashed out moment by moment. Set in its head, underneath a pair of curved, dark horns, were two massive, golden-pupiled eyes that had personality behind them.It looked utterly real. In fact, Ryn was pretty sure that it was real.How had the Manyiro players managed this? How had they caught and tamed a dragon to perform for them?In response to the dragon's appearance, the princess-actress fell back to the ground in ‘shock'. She still did it in a wooden way though, like it was a pre-rehearsed fall, and her mouth hung artificially open in an expression of pretend surprise.The audience didn't seem to care. Instead, they sat enrapt, in full silence, just like Ryn was.Nuthea looked as enrapt as everyone else.Ryn's curiosity got the better of him. He leaned over towards her a little and whispered, as quietly as he could manage while still being heard by her, “That's amazing. How do you think they're doing that?”To Ryn's surprise Nuthea turned to look at him, wrenched away from her fascination at the spectacle. The colour had drained from her face; her eyes were stuck wide.“Not ‘they'; ‘she',” the princess said. “Ryn, I think that girl is Jewel-touched.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sagaofthejewels.substack.com

"Dragonslayer" di William King, ambientato nel mondo di Warhammer Fantasy. La quarta avventura della leggendaria coppia composta dal nano Sventratore Gotrek Gurnisson e il suo compagno, il cantastorie avventuriero Felix Jaeger. Buon ascolto!

Spending an afternoon with the firebrand statesman.

This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Paul Cheon on the show to give his take on the current state of the metagame for Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Is the 5-color dragons deck the only show in town or is there a deck that can challenge it? Paul makes the case for Boros as the dragon slayer and the guys discuss any othe possible archetypes that could take the crown.  Paul's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@haumph You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brought to you buy Ultimate Guard! Check out the best gear here: https://ultimateguard.com/en/ Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Luis Scott-Vargas Marshall's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Luis's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsv LR Community Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/lrcast

"Dragonslayer" di William King, ambientato nel mondo di Warhammer Fantasy. La quarta avventura della leggendaria coppia composta dal nano Sventratore Gotrek Gurnisson e il suo compagno, il cantastorie avventuriero Felix Jaeger. Buon ascolto!

Send us a textA plate of pancakes became the catalyst for a nationwide veterans support movement in this remarkable story of love, legacy, and service. After Susan Combs' father, Major General Roger Combs—who served 39 years across three military branches—developed Agent Orange-related cancer, one poignant morning changed everything. Unable to eat due to his feeding tube, he simply stated: "I want pancakes for breakfast." This heartbreaking moment eventually sparked what would become Pancakes for Roger, a nonprofit creating pathways to improve veterans' lives.Susan shares the raw emotional journey from personal grief to purposeful action. What began as a social media tribute evolved into an annual February campaign where pancake photos trigger donations supporting veterans' causes, most notably the University of Missouri Veterans Legal Clinic providing free legal services for VA claims. Their latest campaign generated an impressive $13,000 and drew participation from all 50 states and six continents.Beyond fundraising, Pancakes for Roger partners with smaller veteran organizations where modest financial support creates outsized impact. From construction projects for disabled veterans to mental health crisis support through QRF Up, these collaborations address immediate needs without bureaucratic delays. Susan's philosophy resonates throughout: "Small nonprofits can change lives with $2,000 that would barely register at a large foundation."The organization's future looks promising with weightlifting competitions dubbed "Dragon Slayer" events, community outreach initiatives, and plans to establish an endowment for veteran micro-grants. Susan's book, "Pancakes for Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons," furthers her father's legacy through wisdom and life lessons while generating additional support for veterans' causes.Want to transform breakfast into meaningful change? Visit pancakesforroger.org to learn how you can host a pancake event, donate to their mission, or connect veterans with crucial resources. Together, we can ensure veterans receive the support, recognition, and community they've earned through their service.

The Cinemasters recap Dragonslayer, discuss the movie's financial link to Dungeons & Dragons, technical ties to Star Wars, get a serious case of hat jealousy, and brew up some bling for your tableMovie Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Brief NudityWe're in the process of setting up our Patreon, so head over to: Save Vs Cinema | 4 DM's, 100's of Movies, Infinite Homebrews to see how you can support the show!If you'd like to hear, see, or play more of our Cinemaster's content you can check out:Turner C's other show at The Gimme Da Loot PodcastKat K's content at Steampunk Unicorn Studio and StartPlayingWyndll's upcoming content at @wyndll.bsky.socialAnd all things Christian S at christianpstokes.com

In this episode of The Red Diamond Courier, Bob Chichinske and Doggedbark24 talk about the wondrous region of Southern Elsweyr, the home of Za'ji the Dragon Slayer. This region was the smaller accompanying region to Northern Elsweyr, and released during the same year, 2019. From quests, to sets, to everything else, this episode has all the info you need on this zone! As always, we hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening! Get 15% off Loot Crate & Support our show! Click this link: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100173810-13902093?sid=rdc  and use coupon code - ROBOTSRADIO Try Gamefly for a month for only 10$ and get an extra month free from us! https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100173810-10495782?sid=rdc Check out https://www.eso-hub.com for all your ESO needs, and download the Dwemer Automaton bot for your discord!  X (Formerly Twitter): Https://www.X.com/RedDiamondCast Come check out Robots Radio and join the Discord: Https://www.robotsradio.net Music Producer Daniel Knisley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knisley-20392a194  Help support the show by buying some swag: https://teespring.com/stores/the-red-diamond-courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Books, Amazing Podcasting Skills! Meagan Brings: 1. Brunhild the Dragonslayer / original story: Yuiko Agarizaki ; art: Takeru Kirishima ; character design: Aoaso ; translation: Jennifer Ward ; lettering: Jamil Stewart. https://bit.ly/4iWLF3v 2. All blood runs red : the legendary life of Eugene Bullard-- boxer, pilot, soldier, spy / Phil Keith with Tom Clavin. https://bit.ly/4ckUdyK 3. Over sea, under stone / Susan Cooper https://bit.ly/4lrK086 4. Rules for Ruin / Mimi Matthews https://bit.ly/42jgisX And Peter brought: 5. Uncanny by Junji Ito 6. Heartbreak is the national anthem : how Taylor Swift reinvented pop music / Rob Sheffield. https://bit.ly/4js97FX 7. The Night Never Ends by Steve Theuson https://bit.ly/44mN3YK 8. Fight Club: Japanese Language Edition

In this episode we punch are way through the history of Popeye and sail through the unmade Popeye movie by Genndy Tartakovsky. PatreonMerchTikTokBskyInstagramPipedream podcastsSpreakerClips used in this episode:Popeye the Sailor (1933)Betty Boop: A Language all my own (1935)“Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry WhiteSaturday Night Live (1975)Popeye the Sailor (1960)Dragonslayer (1981)Felix the Cat (1930)Genndy Tartakovsky's POPEYE Animation TestHook (1991)To Tell The Truth (1974)Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)Popeye's Island Adventures (2018)Popeye and Son (1987)Popeye (1980)Betty Boop (1932)Popeye Quaker Oats Commercial (1989)Popeye The Sailor: Popeye, The Ace of Space (1953) Popeye the Sailor Man: Spooky Swabs (1957)Popeye the Sailor Man: Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)REBOOT (1994)The Magnetic Fields “Andrew in Drag”The Phantom in Popeye Meets The Man Who Hated Laughter (1972)The Popeye Valentine's Day Special Sweethearts at Sea (1979)Futurama (1999)Weird Al  Yankovic “Ricky”Music by Kevin MacLeod"Discovery Hit""Jazz Brunch""Miami Nights"“Adventure”“Alchemists Tower”Alls Fair in Love”“Ancient Rite”“Big Eyes”“Busybody”“Epic Unease”“Fancy Family”“Fun in a Bottle”“Gothamlicious”“Managing Mischief”“Parisian”“The Show Must Be Go”“There is Romance”

Disney's 'Dragonslayer' from 1981 is the next film in Nerd Legion's 1980s fantasy movie marathon! In this episode, they discuss the intriguing plot, standout performances, particularly by Ralph Richardson as Ulrich the Sorcerer, and the visually stunning cinematography and special effects. They also explore the film's mixed tones, underwhelming lead character, and its enduring influence on contemporary fantasy media, including George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones. Join us as we dive into the strange history behind making this underrated film and how it served as the forerunner of contemporary, gritty, and realistic fantasy fiction that dominates media today.

At last, it's the return of noted fantasy enthusiast and the co-host of the Twin Vipers podcast, Jonesy Love Beer! We catch up on tennis, improving our health, and friendship. Then we tackle the first truly great modern fantasy film, 1981's classic Dragonslayer.Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:16:35) Dragonslayer Roundtable (00:23:15) Your Letters (01:06:57) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

Send us a textSummary In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews Laurie Christine, the author of the Dragon Slayer Bible series. Laurie discusses her passion for creating adventure-packed biblical fiction aimed at preteens, particularly boys. The conversation delves into the unique structure of her books, which combine storytelling with devotional elements, encouraging children to explore biblical truths. Laurie shares her journey to becoming an author, the impact of various books on her life, and her future projects, including a new book set in the time of Noah. TakeawaysLaurie's Dragon Slayer series aims to inspire kids to explore the Bible.The series combines adventure with biblical truths and devotional elements.Laurie's writing journey began in childhood but took a long detour before she returned to it.The importance of distinguishing between fact and fiction in children's literature is emphasized.Laurie's books encourage families to engage in deeper biblical discussions.The character of Jesus is central to the message of the Dragon Slayer series.Laurie's favorite books include classics like Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter.The impact of a specific book on Lori's faith journey is profound and personal.Lori's upcoming book will explore the time before the flood, featuring Noah's son, Shem.The conversation highlights the importance of creativity and imagination in understanding biblical stories.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Dragon Slayer Series02:37 Exploring the Dragon Slayer Story Structure06:30 The Importance of Biblical Truth in Fiction10:44 Lori's Journey to Becoming an Author17:49 Impactful Books and Their Lessons21:29 What's Next for Lori Christine? Laurie Christine | Author, Podcaster, Raising Courageous Boys Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

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Send us a textEric and Neil talk about the underrated fantasy movie from 1981, Dragonslayer. With some of the best special effects craftsmen working behind the scenes, its a memorable slice of 80's fantasy. Grab your bag of ashes and join us! 

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The final episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is here with “The Real Good Guys”! For the finale Mike is joined by Clone Wars Conversations co-host Maff, to talk about the series (or season?) finale of Skeleton Crew! In more detail, Maff & Mike talk about Star Wars as a whole, including the series, before delving deep into Jod Na Narwood's character. After talking about Jude Law's performance, our duo discuss the other characters throughout the show before delving into the finale itself – relationships and arcs are unpacked, the action scenes and pirates are spoken about, the future of At Attin & the show is also mentioned, as well as much more! Wherever you are listening, make sure you subscribe, share and tell us what you think! We will be back with more Clone Wars Conversations as we continue through 2025 and look our for the Andor Season 2 discussion shows starting when the show premieres in April! Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they've just finished Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, so tune into Genuine Chit-Chat to listen! Find Maff on Letterboxd as Maff78 (https://letterboxd.com/maff78) and both Maff & Mikehave been on Season 2 of JAC's Back to The Filmography to talk about Matthew McConaughey! Maff talks Angels In The Outfield and Mike tackles Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   In 2024, Maff spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc and discussed the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Outro by BZ The Voice: https://bzthevoice.com Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

In this fiery episode of Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast, we dive into the scaly, smoke-spewing world of movie dragons, proving that not all beasts are as hot-headed as they seem (unless they're really mad). Join us as we roast some of Hollywood's most legendary fire-breathers—hopefully without getting singed! A dragon, a dragon, I swear I saw a dragon! Revisit some of the most famous movie dragons on National Appreciate a Dragon Day!   News Walter White's house from Breaking Bad listed for sale at $4 million  The Last of Us Season 2 gets a release date Mysterious plate of bananas appears monthly on street corner Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom along with others like Michael J. Fox   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay got a little nutty by rewatching some old Jerry Lewis comedies. The Ladies Man and The Errand Boy are classic Lewis humor that is a great break from the real world. Shua is surprisingly enjoying the pirate themed series Star Wars Skeleton Crew. A romp through the galaxy that crosses Star Wars with the Goonies.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay examines some social commentary with Neill Blomkamp's District 9. The 2009 alien immigrant film reflects a sad and ugly truth about the way humans treat each other. A gritty story set in the near future that features a poor character slowly realizes that bigotry is an issue that everyone should be aware and try to eliminate. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Dragons!  Dragon tales have been told since the times of Mesopotamian mythology. Some believe that dragons may have been creatures to watch out for as far back as 75,000 years ago in South Africa. Whenever they began, their popularity has not waned. So when we began to make motion pictures, dragons were the perfect foils. We look at dragons from Puff to Maleficent to King Ghidorah. Are they rideable? What are some defining characteristics? Are they good or bad. Hop on for luck as Enjoy Stuff gets dragony!   Who's your favorite dragon? Where do they fall on our scale? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Who dares disturb my slumber?” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

The penultimate episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is here with “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble”! For episode 7, Mike is joined by Dave, to talk about the mystery of At Attin, the kid's parents, the vault and more!In more detail, Mike & Dave talk about Dave's dwindling interest in the show prior to this episode and his opinion on episode 8 itself, how as you get older you relate to parents more than kids in shows & movies and the how the pirate antagonists work in the show. They also talk about each of the characters, especially Jod, and theorize on the mystery of At Attin and the mint/the vault! Subscribe so you don't miss next week's final episode, likely with a roundtable discussion! Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, so tune into Genuine Chit-Chat to listen! You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Outro by BZ The Voice: https://bzthevoice.com Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32eMike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

Episode 6 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew “Zero Friends Again” is upon us and this week's guest is Tonya Todd to talk about KB's character, the crab-machine scene, Jude Law's sexy voice and more! In more detail, Mike & Tonya talk about the first 5 episodes of the show, before they discuss what this episode brings! This episode includes a discussion of each member of the Skeleton Crew and how the kid's characters fit certain archetypes, as well as the ending action scene with the ship, emotional growth, working as a team and of course, Jude Law! Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with another guest! Tonya's site:⁠⁠ http://mstonyatodd.com ⁠- Find her on social media @MsTonyaTodd! Pre-order her upcoming book 52 Love here for UK: https://amzn.eu/d/ariZaIJUS: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/52-love-tonya-todd/1146141114 Tonya Todd & Tony (A.R.) Farina written & collected comic essays for Comics Lit Volume 1: UK Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comics-Lit-Vol-Tonya-Todd/dp/B0D19P51R2 US Directly: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product-category/series/comics-lit/ Each year Tonya also does 7 episodes of Banned Books Conversations for Banned Books Week, 2024 was year 3 and Mike even made an appearance! Listen on the podcast feed of Femme On or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1f3a1c  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqMmFcYx2afdJUG4wuAsR-Lh&si=-VudLLqpofDVCl6P Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, such as Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234 found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Outro by BZ The Voice: https://bzthevoice.com Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32eMike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

Episode 5 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates” and this week's guest is Megan – she talks about SM-33, pirates, Cthallops and more! In more detail, Mike & Megan talk about how Megan has found Skeleton Crew so far, before delving into episode 5 as a whole. The duo then talk about Megan's love of SM-33 and other droids, Jod/Jude Law's allegiances and many aliases, the characters & acting of the kids, the booby traps, Kelly MacDonald and more – tune in then subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with another guest! Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, such as Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234 found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Outro by BZ The Voice: https://bzthevoice.com Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32eMike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

GET COMMERCIAL FREE and Exclusive Content: Become a Patron. https://Patreon.com/DisguisetheLimitsBrand New GPU was trash, and they won't refund me, totally!Emergency GPU Replacement Campaign: $850 GoalSTRIPE: https://buy.stripe.com/cN28wSelp30wgaA288BMC: https://BuyMeACoffee.com/BaalBustersGiveSendGo: https://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersToday, 12.24.2024Having done so much study, I was constantly encountered with information that showed despicable acts or origins of so many time-honored traditions and figures. I wondered where all the good, noble, and just people were, and why we were venerating unscrupulous scoundrels instead. The Tanakh is littered with unsavory characters whose criminal deeds and lack of character left me asking, "Is this the best we can do? Especially for this religion that is not even from my culture? Why are we only championing terribly flawed and ruthless men?Undeterred, and unaccepting of the notion of "the human condition," I never lost my own personal faith in mankind. There had to be a noble, family oriented, just, and fair people somewhere. I got tipped off by another reader of history, and I was determined to find out if untainted roots of man were to be found in this group of people. What I found revitalized me. My quest had led to the Goths, and their history, our history, our heritage, has been deliberately stolen, co-opted, inverted, slandered, and often completely erased from the record. What I didn't find in those dark grimoires they pass off as religion I found in the histories of the Men from the North, the bringers of culture, civilization, and innovation. These were the creators of a Noble culture. And they battled many of the dark forces that have since regained a stranglehold over Man through their tactics of moral erosion, artificial social constructs, and cunning treachery. These are the culture destroyers. They were a despicable death cult then, and they're a despicable death cult now.LOAD UP for Christmas:https://SemperFryLLC.com to get Priestcraft: Beyond Babylon, AWESOME Hot Sauce and Creatine-HCL. Use code HOLIDAYHELPER for 12% OFFWant to send me something? I'll read your letters on air, and share what you send.Baal Busters Broadcast#1029101 W 16th Street STE AYuma, AZ 85364BE ADVISED: If you are compelled to mail a check for show support, it must be written out to Semper Fry, LLC.Thanks!SUBSCRIBE to the Family channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GoForItNoLimitsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

Episode 4 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin” and this week's guest for the discussion show is Maff – he talks about Neel, responsibility, life lessons and more, as well as thoughts on previous live-action Star Wars projects! In more detail, Mike & Maff first talk about Maff's thoughts on the other live-action shows, before delving into what this episode showed about the crew's characters and where this journey will take them. As well as diving deep into the characters, the duo talk about the lessons this story can teach a younger audience, as well as meaningful moments in one's life when growing up, where the story will go from here, SM-33, and as Maff is a cohost of Clone Wars Conversations, plenty of references to the prequel-era animated show are made too – tune in then subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with another guest! Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, such as Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234 found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com    Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Mike's Other Recent Podcast Appearances:Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

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Erik Jensen grew up in New Jersey. As a young person he loved monster movies. For a time he considered pursuing a career as a veterinarian. But when his friend Chris Walas moved out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the movie FX business, Erik wasn't too far behind. In Hollywood Erik worked on several low budget horror movies honing his skills and making connections. It was a small community and led to working with Rob Bottin on some projects, including John Carpenter's 1982 remake "The Thing". Erik worked in both production and as an artist. Erik's work landed him a job on Dragonslayer at ILM where he would work on multiple projects for more than 20 years. HIs list of credits are amazing and include; Young Sherlock Holmes, Star Trek IV, Ghostbusters II, Star Wars: Episode 1, Space Cowboys, AI, Peter Pan, Star Wars: Episode III, and Jarhead. He also left ILM to work at Skellington on The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. He later worked at TraumaFX building realistic task trainers for both human and K9 simulators for emergency medical training. Today Erik is retired and lives with his wife being an active grandparent. It was great fun talking with Erik about his life and incredible career (which is obvious as this is a long one). 

Episode 3 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”! This week's guest Spider-Dan discusses Skeleton Crew vibes, his thoughts on previous live-action Star Wars projects, episode 3 as a whole and more in this weekly Skeleton Crew discussion! In more detail, Mike & Spider-Dan first talk about Dan's relationship with recent Star Wars projects and how Skeleton Crew feels more individual. The duo then discuss each character in-depth, as well as the stakes of the movie and the way the show taps into childish wonder associated with adventure & fantasy that doesn't always show in Star Wars. References, funny moments and of course SM-33 are also mentioned in this discussion, plus a whole lot more – tune in then subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with another guest! Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's upcoming podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”! Spider-Dan's site: spiderdanandthesecretbores.com Check out Spider-Dan's episode on Turkish Star Wars: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4D72Ur2Dlx3cFwrfGRcxBc?si=0036731c496b4f8d & on Star Wars video games: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5heblUcYhNYkDgx3rNlzej?si=qyowTr_mS7evTXp5Aj4yrA Both Mike & Spider-Dan have recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, so tune into those; https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, such as Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Mike, Dave & Maff discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this and you can even watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

In supporter Mike's last pick and appearance he went with a classic 90's British flick, Trainspotting. And this time he's swung the dial to little renowned sword and sorcery adventure, Dragonslayer! Dragonslayer (1981) was an ambitious collaboration between Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions, marking a rare foray into darker, more mature fantasy for Disney. Directed by Matthew Robbins, the film was developed as a gritty and realistic take on medieval mythology, deviating from the lighter tone often associated with fantasy films of the time. The screenplay, written by Robbins and Hal Barwood, aimed to explore themes of faith, power, and heroism. Principal photography took place in the rugged landscapes of Wales and Scotland, chosen for their authentic medieval atmosphere, and the production faced significant challenges in capturing the epic scope of the story while dealing with unpredictable weather and remote locations. The standout feature of the film was its groundbreaking special effects, particularly the creation of the dragon, Vermithrax Pejorative. To bring the creature to life, the production team employed a combination of animatronics, puppetry, and the pioneering go-motion technique developed by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). This approach allowed for smoother, more lifelike movements than traditional stop-motion animation. Phil Tippett, the lead visual effects artist, played a crucial role in crafting Vermithrax, which has since been hailed as one of the most convincing cinematic dragons ever created. Despite mixed reviews upon release, Dragonslayer gained a cult following and remains a landmark in special effects innovation, bridging the gap between the practical techniques of the past and the CGI-dominated future of filmmaking. Mike & Dave have a monthly Star Wars pod with fellow VHS support Maff, plus Mike, Dave & Chris have collaborated on numerous podcast in the past, to find all of Mike's links, go here: https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat As Mike noted in his recording, he has discussed Dragonslayer in-depth with his wife Megan, fellow VHS supporter Spider-Dan and Ria Carrogan of the Femme On Collective, in their series "Disney Discussions", found on the feeds of Genuine Chit-Chat, Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores and Femme On. The episode was released on Spider-Dan's pod in September 2022! Listen wherever you're listening to the VHS Strikes Back, or find all DD episodes (with video) in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8ajqsEDJPAYC0DSuIUqa26e If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Young sorcerer's apprentice Galen embarks on a perilous quest to slay Vermithrax Pejorative, a fearsome dragon terrorizing a kingdom that appeases it with human sacrifices. Armed with his late master's enchanted amulet and his growing confidence, Galen ventures into danger, facing the dragon's fiery wrath and uncovering political intrigue that reveals the kingdom's rulers have sinister motives of their own. Combining themes of heroism, faith, and sacrifice, the film delivers a gritty, visually striking fantasy tale that stands out for its groundbreaking special effects and its unflinching portrayal of medieval darkness. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

Let's take a moment of silence for the massacre of the legacy media. Actually, let's not and say we did. This obliteration has been a long time coming... but it's officially here, so, now what? What is the phoenix that will rise from the ashes of certified out-of-touch celebrity culture and delusional media elites -- other than me riding the rise of Elon's dragon sword, of course.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-ferber/support

Chris Chipman joins us again as we journey to a long lost age of monsters and movie magic and do battle with 1981's Dragonslayer. Listen as we marvel over the film's incredible animatronic and go-motion effects, examine how the film's portrayal of religion and authority reflects post-Vietnam cynicism, and discuss the movie's place among other 1980s fantasy films. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a crazy, murdering nutbar. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.  

Super-heroes and science fiction got their start as big-time movie genres in the late Seventies, but what was happening with fantasy films in that era? The answer is, very few shirts and lots of cheesy special effects! Oil up those muscles and join Steve, John, and Jeff as they take a look back at 1981's "Dragonslayer".

Shawn apologizes for his audio quality. He needed to switch to a headset last minute after already marking himself as using a speaker when he entered the recording room. He is an idiot. - ShawnIn this episode, Shawn and David discuss chapters 9-11 of the "Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok". The duo discuss Ragnar playing politics with his vassals, specifically with a King Eystein, a man Ragnar gave much land in Sweden to run to thwart the aggression of his own sons. King Eystein's daughter, Inginbjorg, bats her eyelashes to Ragnar while he is drinking. The result is Ragnar's 4th engagement,,,, while he is already married to who he thinks is "Kraka", the farmers daughter and not "Aslaug" the daughter of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer and Brynhild the Valkyrie.Aslaug, with the genetics to understand the sound of birds (a trait she got from her father), was able to spy on her husband when he revealed his intention to marry another. This forces her to confront him and reveal her true identity. Where Ragnar then needs to decide whether or not to break off his new engagement.Oh, and there is another magical cow #freeathumlaDavid is starting a new grove called "The Raven's Nest". He will have 3 meet-ups on the topic of Voulspa, the prophecy of the seeress. We will be analyzing stanzas from the poem and have time for listeners to discuss with us at the end:November 10th, 2024November 24th, 2024December 8th, 2024For more information and register for the event: https://thewalledgarden.com/the-ravens-nest/And follow us on instagram for updates: @TwoRavensPodcast https://www.instagram.com/tworavenspodcast/Ways to support us:If you have been enjoying our show, please write a 5 star review on itunes to help spread our podcast to a wider audience:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-two-ravens-a-norse-mythology-podcast/id1604263830Buy Shawn a Beer or Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcastFollow us for updates or send us a message on Instagram:Instagram: (@TwoRavensPodcast): https://www.instagram.com/tworavenspodcast/Check out David's writing: Walled Garden (https://thewalledgarden.com/davidalexander)Our podcast is part of The Walled Garden Podcast Network. The Walled Garden is committed to the pursuit of Truth, Wisdom, Virtue, and the Divine, wherever it might be found. Visit thewalledgarden.com to learn more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5910787/advertisement

The Draconians or the Dragons are a group of predators that act against humankind and send warnings before they arrive. On October 7, there will be a signal from Draco in the heavens. The Draconid meteor shower will happen just after sunset on October 8 and originate from Draco the Dragon. There's also a comet (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) on its way and sighted in the area of the constellation Ophiuchus, which looks like a man holding a snake – it's also referred to as the “Dragon Slayer.” Another recent discovery is a new mini-moon circling our planet and will continue hanging out in our skies until Thanksgiving week. Some surmise this asteroid could be a mini-probe, but where did it originate if so? Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time) Clyde Lewis talks with Dr. Sky and Richard C. Hoagland about DRACO – THE SECOND WARNING FROM THE DRAGON.Originally Broadcast On 10/2/24

The Draconians or the Dragons are a group of predators that act against humankind and are always sending warnings before they arrive. On October 7, there will be a signal from Draco in the heavens. The Draconid meteor shower will happen just after sunset on October 8 and originate from Draco the Dragon. There's also a comet (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) on its way and sighted in the area of the constellation Ophiuchus, which looks like a man holding a snake – it's also referred to as the “Dragon Slayer.” Another recent discovery is a new mini-moon circling our planet and will continue hanging out in our skies until Thanksgiving week. Some surmise this asteroid could be a mini-probe, but where did it originate if so? Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time) Clyde Lewis talks with Dr. Sky and Richard C. Hoagland about DRACO – THE SECOND WARNING FROM THE DRAGON. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

You take the old (Dragon Slayer, Aria of Sorrow), you take the new (Astro Bot, UFO 50), you speculate and talk some news (PS5 Pro, Palworld litigation, new Switch rumors, etc.)--the podcast life. (repeat) The podcast life~ ♪ 01:11 — Nicknames 06:00 — Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 16:20 — ASTRO BOT 26:36 — The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~ 35:04 — UFO 50 38:38 — Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 41:56 — News: PS5 Pro, Switch 2 rumors, Nintendo sues Pocket Pair, and more!

The image of Saint George astride his horse, sword and spear in hand, slaying a dragon, is one of the most iconic iconographical spectacles of all time. But what was the historical truth of this deeply mythologised figure? The conventional take on his story is well known: once, long ago, there lived a pagan king who refused to honour the one God. As punishment, a terrible dragon was sent to ravage his lands, and his daughter sent to supplicate the beast. Until, the saintly George rode up to save the girl and the king's soul…herein lies an important feature of the historical George: his piety, with the earliest sources casting him as a Christian martyr from Cappadocia, gruesomely tortured and killed in the 3rd century BC. Over time the legend has changed and evolved; from the courts of English monarchs such as Edward I and Henry VIII, who celebrated his chivalry to buttress their regimes, to his many religious and ideological detractors. Throughout it all, though, George stands apart from the ranks of Christian saints. But why?  Join Tom and Dominic as they trace the historical Saint George and his famous slaying of the dragon. From the earliest accounts of him in the Near East, to the cults of the medieval era, the reformation, Tudor pageantry, and the introduction of the St George's flag. Fearsome 17th century dragons, mythical beasts, and miraculous resurrections all feature… EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices