Podcasts about gary stu

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - Me traigo a Fernando, y volvemos a los tropos clásicos del cine y la literatura para hablar de las Mary Sue y su homólogo masculino los Gary Stu. Considerado uno de los errores más comunes en guionistas y escritores noveles y nacido en el mundo de los fanfics, se trata de crear tu personaje principal como un sosias de ti mismo, pero perfecto en todos los sentidos, sin mácula alguna, y que además es amado y admirado por el resto de personajes, lo que resulta en personajes totalmente irreales y lo que es peor unidimensionales y antipáticos para el lector. Después de lo dicho se podría pensar que su uso en el cine comercial es nímio, pero no amigos, muchos de los protagonistas de las sagas actuales caen en esta trampa, las mariperfectas Capitana Marvel o Rey de Starwars, el papanatas de Harry Potter y muchos más, hacemos un repaso y os contamos porque dan tantísimo asco.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de La Cueva de la Macaca. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/29407

We are discussing all kinds of fandoms that are represented in the art of fanfics! Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde are joined by John and Barbara Erdely to discuss the fanfics they written and enjoyed over the years! They discuss everything from LOTR fanfics to Harry Potter and even Naruto!. What is the most popular fanfiction? Is fanfiction good for kids? Should characters all have weaknesses? Can our OCs be better than other in canon characters? What is a Mary Sue or Gary Stu? Should we go back to explore more of Snape's past? What other stories could be explored in the Star Wars galaxy? Is canon defilement okay? Is it good to find new ways to explore the worlds and fandoms we love further than the original stories go? We discuss all this and more in this one! Join in the conversation with us on Discord now!.Support our show on Captivate or Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our store!.Check out all of our episodes with Christian:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ebf4b064-0672-47dd-b5a3-0fff5f11b54c.Check out all of Pang's episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/b4feaf6c-e817-4e86-b6f3-e13c0abc7147.Don't miss any any of our episodes with guests like John and Barbara:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:You can help support the show on Patreon!Get exclusive access to live recordings, bonus questions, free merch, access to future D&D campaigns, the opportunity to help choose our topics, and much more!SG PatreonSystematic GeekologyOur show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP NetworkCheck out other shows like this on our podcast network! https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/Anazao Ministries Podcasts NetworkCheck out all of the AMP Network shows on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Follow us on Instagram!@systematicgeekology

The media keeps the Disney Star Wars flame alive by writing about how it's okay to like Rey even though she's a Mary Sue because another well-loved (?) Star Wars Legends character is a Gary Stu. But also, she's NOT a Mary Sue. What year is it, 2017?! ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 ➡️ Gaming News: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A7VIqE3r5MQkFgL9nifNc Additional Context: Ah, the great Star Wars discourse: a saga more contentious than the battle for the galaxy far, far away itself. Strap in, because we're taking a hyperspace jump back to 2017 (or at least it feels like it), when the term "Mary Sue" was as much a part of Star Wars conversations as lightsabers and the Force. The term "Mary Sue" refers to a character who is overly idealized, lacking in flaws, and seemingly unbeatable, often to the detriment of the story's believability or complexity. It originated in fan fiction but has since been adopted more broadly to criticize characters in mainstream media. Rey, the protagonist of the Disney Star Wars trilogy, found herself at the center of this debate, with some fans arguing that her rapid mastery of the Force and lack of significant personal obstacles made her a Mary Sue. Meanwhile, the media, ever the Millennium Falcon navigating the asteroid field of pop culture, has been trying to keep the peace—or at least make sense of the chaos. Articles sprang up defending Rey's character, pointing out that her story arc is not unlike those of other well-loved Star Wars characters. To bolster their case, some have pointed to characters from the Star Wars Legends (formerly known as the Expanded Universe) who exhibit traits similar to those criticized in Rey but who have not faced the same level of scrutiny. The twist? Amidst this swirling galaxy of opinions, there's a counterargument that Rey is not, in fact, a Mary Sue. Supporters argue that her character does face struggles and development, particularly in her search for identity and belonging, and that her abilities are explained within the context of the Star Wars universe. So, why does it feel like we're stuck in 2017? Because the debate over Rey's character—and by extension, the direction of the Star Wars franchise under Disney—remains a microcosm of broader discussions about storytelling, representation, and fan expectations. It's a reminder that in the world of pop culture, some debates are as enduring as the Force itself. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Disney #StarWars #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech

Emilia drar inte efter andan en enda gång i detta avsnitt och Linnea läser högt vilket har lett till en hel del självmedvetenhet från klubbens sida. Vad är det då som engagerar så oerhört i detta avsnitt? Jo vi är äntligen framme vid en djupdykning i The Kingkiller Chronicle av Patrick Rothfuss, ett fantasyepos utöver det vanliga, både i språk, längd och o-avslut...?! För er som inte läst, läs! Kvothe må vara fantasivärldens mesta Gary Stu, men klubben är rörande överens om att de älskar honom.

Zakalwe goes to the beach, and we ask, is he a Gary Stu?

Greetings everyone, today the dragons are reviewing the book Bound in Scales, by Steven de Luca.  A story of a mage who wants to write an almanac on dragons, and so travels to another world to study them.Come listen to the dragons praises and gripes, and treat yourself to several angry tangents by Rei (spoiler, he did not like the book).Our anniversary is coming up soon, so be sure to send in questions you'd like the hosts to answer to our email, twitter, or discord!Twitter: @OfficialWODPODEmail: wodpodcastmail@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldofdragonspodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Kfjh74aqn2-------opening theme Now you Don't by Rimentus https://youtu.be/Z5ANWkdB5XUclosing theme and intermission are from pixabay.com

Sponsored by Left Behind, a Gary Stu fanfic for the christian in your life   Our Atrocity of Exalts enjoy their break in the aftermath of the great London rapture. Rowan checks out his new brewery, Layla gets Unlawful Carnal Acts back together, Rigel gives lectures in the Mars University of Doissetep, and End of Sadness realises they messed up somewhere…

We've got a fashion show and a depressed detective showing the limits of his acting ability. We talk about: Returning To Returnal. Wonderlands, Long Wrestling, Baseball Blowout, Padme Disease, Chess Rules, Dick Is Back, These Guys Are Cops, Old Dead Friends, Honey Ref, Nadine Gets Divorced, Screaming Sadness, Flannel Fashion, Is Ben Changing, Screwball Ferret, Sex Magic, Molly Writes Twin Peaks, Stoats, Game Pass Ending,

Welcome back, Literary Slummers, to another episode of Shelf Aware. This week, we're reading another book in Anna's movie novelization unit: Braveheart, a movie neither Anna nor Em have seen! Despite the Gary Stu and historical inaccuracies, was this a good book? And who would you recast as William Wallace? Next week, we're starting a brand new YA series before getting into our next lengthy middle-grade series. We'll be covering The Golden Compass, the first book in the His Dark Materials series! And don't forget to check out our 2022 reading challenge on Twitter and Storygraph. Recommended Reading: And What Can We Offer You Tonight by Premee Mohamed Persephone: Hades' Torment by Allison Shaw The Mindfuck series by S.T. Abby A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine Twitter: @shelfawarecast, @amdeebee, @emnoteliza Instagram: @shelfawarecast Email: shelfawarecast @ gmail

When is a Star-Lord Not a Star-Lord? This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl gush over the Superman and Lois season 1 finale! Plus, DC Comics on the web, Nightwing #83, What If… ? Episode 2, and Heels Episode 1. Episode Index Intro: 0:11 DC Comics Webtoon: 05:23 Nightwing #83: 11:12 What If…?: 24:44 Heels: 42:04 Supes and Lolo: 54:32 News Bite DC Characters Are Coming to Webcomics Through Deal With Webtoon Nightwing #83 Buy The Issue Here Written by Tom Taylor Pencils by Bruno Redondo and Cian Tormey Inks by Bruno Redondo and Cian Tormey Colored by Adriano Lucas Cover by Adriano Lucas and Bruno Redondo Summary It's a fight for the soul of the city! Now that Dick Grayson has inherited more money than he could possibly need, he has an idea on how he can help the city with it-and it's time for him to announce it to the world! But with Blüdhaven’s so beyond saving, what idea does he have that could possibly save it? Meanwhile, an unexpected figure comes into play with a plan to buy the city (and all the power that goes with it) from Blockbuster. Things are about to get messy...

52nd episode - 52! What is it about a large-sized comic that makes it so much fun? Do movies from your childhood hold up when you get older? What awesome comics did Doug trade his lunch for? How big is Doug's collection? What can you do with your old comics? What controversial opinions does Doug have about comics? What is Previews? Who was on the original Defenders team? Who are Kevin Maguire, Alan Davis, Alan Hughes, and Chris Samnee? Who was the best Flash? Who is the best Blue Beetle? Who is Booster Gold? Are Wolverine and Deadpool over exposed? Is it bad that Batman always wins? What is a Mary Sue and its male counterpart, Gary Stu? Why did Wolverine beat Lobo? Did Superfriends hurt Aquaman's image? Reading tips: Dark Phoenix Saga; X-Men early 100s; Nightcrawler mini-series; Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil; Mark Waid's Darededvil; Locke and Key; Fantastic Four: Antithesis; Justice League by Keith Giffen/J. M. DeMatteis; Formerly Known as the Justice League; I Can't Believe It's Not The Justice League; Mark Waid's Flash; The Return of Barry Allen; Kevin Smith and Phil Hester's Green Arrow; Deadpool: Dead Presidents Recorded 8-6-21 via Cleanfeed

Katie and Lady V discuss the troubling impact of social media on content creation, Ben Shapiro's latest grift, and why do we constantly hear the phrase "Mary Sue?" Equipped with over 250k data points, we answer once and for all: Do people ACTUALLY use "Gary Stu" to describe male characters or is it all just sexism? Check out full show notes, data visualizations, and methodology at our website: www.rewritingripley.com 

This week, we read The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan. Sophie brings in an article to frame our ongoing discussion of what makes a good main character. We talk about the ridiculousness of Chiron and Annabeth's secrecy, Percy's lack of character growth, and the strengths of Rick Riordan's incorporation of Greek myths into the modern world. CW: Character death, absent parents, abusive and negligent parents, dead parents, kids in danger, kidnapping, discussion of sexual assault, exploitive power dynamics, neocolonialism, the Greek pantheon, discussions of destroying gods, and religion. Sophie continuously criticizes the gods and expresses a desire to “let them fade.” This is only within Rick Riodan's world and interpretation of Greek mythology. Here are the two sources Sophie used to pull arguments from: Ramm, Kathleen. “9 Signs Your Main Character Is Boring,” June 29, 2020. https://kingdompen.org/9-signs-your-main-character-is-boring/. Autumn. “Percy Jackson Is a Gary Stu.” Percy Jackson Rants, Opinions, and Other Stuff. quotev.com, January 11, 2020. https://www.quotev.com/story/12237056/Percy-Jackson-Rants-Opinions-and-Other-Stuff/30. Our Links Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast Twitter: @wtka_podcast Instagram: wtka_podcast Music Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner Outro: Good Vibes by MBB

Sunday Comics Brunch, ep 009, December 6, 2020. This show is in collaboration with ComiX News Wire and Geek Speak with your hosts : Rob Andersin and Meredith Loughran. Grab your favorite morning beverage, let's talk comics and what's in the comics-related headlines! Today we talked about: A Package Reveal from John Celestri's campaign for Snuffy & Zoey, Megamoose, and a really awesome Boba Fett sketch!   CRoM Con IX with Pops Van Zant and the importance of pitches for your work. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYYr0pBWJAaptMl7zzv9gQ    Did you know the counterpart to Mary Sue is Gary Stu? Rob had to Google it.   Excellent resources for comic books and writing.    Are all of these podcasts an echo chamber? What is the marketing strategy? Are they moving YOU forward or do they "allow you" to be a seat warmer while patting their own back?   We were joined by  Rob Andersin https://www.creatorsofwrittensins.com/the-newsroom-prime/ & http://www.ComicBookAdvocates.com Meredith Loughran https://meredithloughran.com & #iNDEEvent http://indeevent.com  JD Calderon https://www.theoswaldchronicles.com/  C Michael Lanning https://www.facebook.com/christopher.lanning.7  Russell Allen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvzB-kvOUM_ncNgx_CNYgw  Grab your favorite morning beverage, let's talk comics and what's in the comics-related headlines!  ================== WE LOVE COMICS. Be MORE than a FAN - BECOME an ADVOCATE FOR COMICS by sharing our posts. Comic Book Advocates Network is the comics arm of GEEK INSIDER. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Geekinsiders/ and add https://www.GeekInsider.com  to your bookmarks for all things geek...'cause if you don't, you might have to turn in your Geek Card.   

"“With monster fights, Gary Stu's, more monsters, and emotional denial, our gang really have absolutely no luck. Until a mechanical spider leads them to… more monsters to fight. I think I'm finding a pattern here.” To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and Twitter @bestdamcamppod and on Tumblr at thebestdamcamp.tumblr.com. If you'd like to get your thoughts across, you can email us at thebestdamcamp@hotmail.com. Percy Jackson Merchandise. For more Percy Jackson content check out Fran's YouTube channel A Healthy Dose of Fran and support her via Patreon. Nickel Anarchy: Instagram and Redbubble Taylor Paisley-French: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Spotify _________________________ Black Lives Matter links and resources: Ways to Help PLEASE SIGN PETITIONS, DONATE, CALL AND EMAIL TO DEMAND JUSTICE, AND SHARE Twitter Thread on how to support if you have no money Support for the Black Trans Community Twitter Thread for Black Creative Talent to support Advice on how to support from the UK Who to donate too 8 Lessons I Learned About Racism That Were Helpful to me a White Person Support Protestors Racism and the UK Checkpoint World Wide Mental Health Hotlines Support for the Trans community: How Black Trans People All About Trans Website Stonewall Website Support UK Mermaids Charity

In this episode, we talk about Mary Sue characters (and the male counterpart - Gary Stu). What is a Mary Sue character? How do you avoid it? Should you avoid a Mary Sue character? How can you tell if your novel has a Mary Sue? Come have a drink with us & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

Donnie Yen kicks some serious butt in this often-overlooked martial arts film, but perhaps there are some narrative flaws just as overlooked. Local Forecast - Slower Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Contact us on Instagram or Facebook @CasuallyCriticalPodcast for a chance to be featured on our show.

Is Macy the daughter of Darryl? Is Jordan a Gary Stu? How many people have ran into their invisible house? Let's meet Harry before we met Harry in this newest episode of Charmed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allison-pregler/support

Neste episódio, falo sobre três tipos absolutamente horríveis de heróis da ficção e dos RPGs de Mesa. Aqui falo do conceito de Mary Sue (e Gary Stu) cunhado em Star Trek, assim como de Harry Potter, Bilbo Bolseiro, Frodo e mais.

Welcome to the premiere of Season Two! This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Rick Stevens is back to talk about the concept of the Mary Sue. What is a Mary Sue? Why do authors use this particular trope? Can there be Mary Sues that are canonical? And what about her counterpart, the Gary Stu? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider supporting The Deconstruction Workers for as little as $1 a month via http://www.patreon.com/PodcastDCW Thanks for listening! Support alternative scholarship and public engagement!

Our hosts watch Season 1 Episode 3, Shadow of Malevolence. Jess and David are surprised when the Malevolence Trilogy feels like it’s finished after the second episode. Jess argues that Anakin is a Gary Stu while Zac is super into how well Anakin can fly. The hosts are not impressed with the plot of the episode but they actually really like the story of how Anakin’s superpowers plays against the rest of the characters. Onto this week's adventures in Clone Wars!

Fanfics read: Halcyon University (by ShinjiHiroku) Readers: Stevo, David, Logan, Shawn, Greg, Kat Referee: Val Share our pain as we suffer new thresholds of Poké-porn poison in part two of the Gary Stu adventures that are “Halcyon University” by ShinjiHiroku. Sit back, relax, and join us for more psychic pollution of non-consensual Pokémon encounters. In this episode, the mailman’s curse is confirmed to be real. Not only that, our main character who has zero character at all ends up trying to avoid the onslaught of Pokétang and stumbles on one of the mythical raped mailmen, who explains that the “curse” gets worse over time. DEAR, SWEET HELIX WHAT ARE WE EVEN READING ANYMORE?!!?!? Grab the fic and other stuff at https://www.fridaynightfanfiction.com/2018/02/17/season-4-episode-7-theres-no-time-for-pants/

Fanfics read: Solaceon Daycare’s Excellent Adventures (by Nidoran Duran) Readers: Stevo, David, Logan, Shawn, Nodachie, Sir Splee The original recording for this episode was lost due to technical issues, so we all had to actually meet on a Monday to re-record it and then some! We finally get to the fateful encounter during the road trip between our Gary Stu and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia. Oh, and Adam’s girlfriend Tabby get’s screwed by a bird. Yeah, that‘s right, a frickin’ bird. Ridiculous. And stupid. And ridiculously stupid. Sir Splee and Nodachie were kind enough to be able to work around our schedule, so eternal thanks to them. Next time, we hope it isn’t during this story though. Grab the fic and other stuff at https://www.fridaynightfanfiction.com/2018/02/17/season-4-episode-25-im-sure-thats-somebodys-fetish/

Fanfics read: Solaceon Daycare’s Excellent Adventures (by Nidoran Duran) Readers: Stevo, David, Logan, Shawn, Tony, G, V Referee: Stevo As the accelerating innuendo of impeding incest thickens sludgier than a Canadian fart, we plunge ever deeper into the Pokésex abyss of Niduranduran’s “Solaceon Daycare’s Excellent Adventures”. Our main Gary Stu tackles another smattering of minty and licorice flavored sex juices. Sounds delicious? Sounds eloquent? It’s so not. They’re literally sexing up sentient animals. Many of them. Multiple times. And everyone is okay with this. There is no light at the end of this tunnel. It’s just another Absol’s anus. Grab the fic and other stuff at https://www.fridaynightfanfiction.com/2018/02/17/season-4-episode-20-are-canadian-farts-syrupy/

Fanfics read: Halcyon University (by ShinjiHiroku) Readers: Stevo, David, Logan, Shawn, Sir Splee, Waffle Referee: Val We delve deeper into “Halcyon University” by ShinjiHiroku and switch perspectives to a different character. Even with new blood in the mix, the Pokémon raping fiasco persists, and this character has it way worse. Gary Stu just won’t stop enjoying the unwanted sex. This story sucks hard. Come bare witness to our raw, uncut suffering. Grab the fic and other stuff at https://www.fridaynightfanfiction.com/2018/02/17/season-4-episode-8-one-pump-chump/

The core Casters are (mostly) back! We discuss Blood Stark's descent into Phantom Thiefhood and the amazing Build KeyDragon Form, Lucky's ascent into full-on Gary Stu-ness, and the completion of the circuit of Taiga's character arc with episode 3 of the Snipe prequel specials.  Casters Present:  Blue Pink Yellow Dream  Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15465953 Required Viewing: Kamen Rider Build 10, Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger 37, Kamen Rider Snipe Episode ZERO 3 YouTube Version: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_U2XB0oA8M]

This week we have more conflicting opinions about ACCA as we talk about murdering innocent civilians as friends, the parenting techniques of the Mishima clan, being better about being a Gary Stu, and more. The song you heard was Jackie - "Utsukushii." You can find the song on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiG6pJLVsog SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jackie-utsukushii You can find more from Jackie, now Maxxi, on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ILoveMaxxi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilovemaxxi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzoKRXITPDFejgqhX6L_nA Bandcamp: http://ilovemaxxi.bandcamp.com/ SoundCloud: @ilovemaxxi The song was released under a CC BY 3.0 license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Help support Death's Door Prods on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/ddprods Website: http://www.deathsdoorprods.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DeathsDoorProds Dead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DeadMan_DDProds Birdy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbirdwhistel Kora Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/korapathy Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeathsDoorProds MediaWhorz Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MediaWhorz YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/DeathsDoorProdsVids MediaWhorz YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MediaWhorz iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/deathsdoorprods/id688055687 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/deaths-door-prods-anythingcast

Originally Posted: 8/25/2012 Download Link: http://1drv.ms/1pDCm8C Firstly, some apologies for the wonky audio. There were issues with the recording that weren’t noticed until too late. In a world where anime studios have run out of ideas, one man, Vann the Stampede, comes to show us why everyone shudders at the name Gary Stu.

            So this happened. Coachella - in all its fringed, headdress-ed "beauty;" Chris Hardwicke, Joss Whedon, Game of Thrones, Girls, general nerdiness. Spoilers ahoy! ...and 50 Shades of Grey. Yeah, even your nerdy hostesses with the mostesses are not immune to poorly-written-yet-addictive suburban BDSM. So sue us. Recorded 5.25.12 Hey, Titanic? Yeah, your stars got called out. Don't miss the LA Ink Stains Prom! Or the super awesome comic book. Black Widow had 3rd-most-screentime in Avengers...avenge that! Don't miss Joss' high-five to his fans in this super sweet letter to Whedon fandom. Makes us feel good to be peeps. Being Elmo. We suggest you be. Bring a hankie. ...have we mentioned lately that you should listen to Hollywood Babble On? Our friend The Answer Bitch breaks down how much an episode of Game of Thrones costs. Spoiler alert: a lot. We're (begrudgingly) giving it up for HBO's Girls. We read 50 Shades of Grey like it was our job. Our low-paying, unfulfilling, terribly embarrassing job. Mary Sue, meet Gary Stu, meet Christian Grey. Want to shop in a ZOMBIE INFESTED SHOPPING MALL? Yeah, we're not so sure either.  

This time we take a trip to the murky waters of definitions in writing and storytelling. To complicate matters we take on a term first coined in fanfiction: the Mary Sue character. Though opinions differ on which characters stand as good examples of a Mary Sue (or Gary Stu, read the Wikipedia article), most agree […]

Dead Red Herring Podcast - Episode 14   When it comes to bad and lazy character writing, the Mary Sue and her brother Gary Stu, is the worst sin of them all. We take a dive into the history and concept of the siblings and go on a long rant on the subject because we love characters that are round and have depth. Flat, boring and self-aggrandizing characters are shit-tier trash. We list both good and bad examples of primarily female characters, because this is an issue in contemporary nerdom.   This is not for the easily offended, you have been warned. Follow us on Twitter - @DRHPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dead-red-herring-podcast/donations