Story x Story #79: Two Guys, a Game and a Cappuccino (Free Guy)

Gina September 30, 2021 No Comments
In this week’s Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii welcome mayamada co-founder Lao back to the podcast for a deep dive into the video game inspired film Free Guy. We get into all aspects of the story, from its many gaming references to narrative themes and what the story says about the current state of the video game industry and its players. This week’s storytelling tip is about the value of a clueless character
Other stories we’re enjoying: James Bond, Pillars of the Earth, Shadow and Bone, Queen of the South, Little Nightmares.

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Mid Season Livestream Special, Part 1 – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-Bonus-Mid-Season-Livestream-Part-1-mayamada-Team-e14plfb

Ryan Reynolds in Two Guys And A Girl – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O45yhAx2VJw

Story x Story #31 – Are Video Games Movies Getting Any Better? https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-31-Debate–Are-Video-Games-Movies-Getting-Any-Better-ef8qt9

Is Free Guy the first good movie about video games? https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/09/codes-is-free-guy-the-first-good-movie-about-video-games

Mental Health ln Video Games Panel Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBoipT9Tzjs

 

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https://twitter.com/LaoKarun

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

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Story x Story #78: Behind The Story With Snickerdoodle Chan (Cosplay)

Gina September 23, 2021 No Comments
In this week’s Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii welcome up and coming cosplayer Snickerdoodle Chan to talk about her journey and the craft of cosplay! We learn how Snickerdoodle got into cosplaying and the way she uses social media to showcase her unique spin on popular anime and video game characters.  We also discuss challenges cosplaying as a person of colour and how to deal with negative encounters online. Tune in for great advice for aspiring cosplayers and creative professionals alike!

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Snickerdoodle Chan Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/snickerdooodlechan

 

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https://twitter.com/biscottichan

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

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Story x Story #77: I Guess It’s A Time Mechanic (Your Name)

Gina September 16, 2021 No Comments
Nigel and Tazziii welcome manga creator Inko Ai Takita for a deep dive into the feature-length anime Your Name in this week’s Story x Story episode. We explore the emotional rollercoaster of the narrative, as well as the incredible visuals and themes put together by director Makoto Shinkai. We also get into our favourite characters and moments in this journey across time to find a soul mate. The week’s story tip is about creating a non-linear narrative.
Other stories we’ve been enjoying: Little Nightmares, Wave, Listen to Me, Fire Force, Assassination Classroom, Free Guy, Horizon Zero Dawn, Beastars.

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The Colossal explanation of Your Name – https://filmcolossus.com/your-name-explained/

The Brilliance of ‘Your Name’ – https://medium.com/illumination/the-brilliance-of-your-name-9d74fcb8565b

Manga Yokai Stories – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manga-Yokai-Stories-Ghostly-Tales-ebook/dp/B088FXHMJV

Inko’s website – http://dokoteiinko.wix.com/inkoredible

 

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https://twitter.com/yokkoishoichi

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #76: Behind The Story With Tiffany Witcher (VTubing & Voice Acting)

Gina September 2, 2021 No Comments
In our latest Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii welcome VTuber and Voice Actor, Tiffany Witcher to talk about the world of virtual Twitch streaming. Tiffany lets us how she came from studying theatre to livestreaming through a virtual avatar. We also get into her work in voice acting, charity streaming and advocating for better accessibility in gaming, offering tons of advice for aspiring creatives!

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Find Tiffany Witcher online:
https://twitter.com/_TiffanyWitcher

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #75: High Human Violence (The Suicide Squad)

mayamada August 19, 2021 No Comments
This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome comic creator Robert Luckett to a deep dive into James Gunn’s DC film The Suicide Squad.
Part sequel, part remake, we discuss where this new entry to the DC Extended Universe improves on the first effort (the importance of “The”) and our favourite members of the squad! This week’s storytelling tip is about making your story’s protagonist an antihero.
Stories we’re enjoying this week: Odd Taxi, Sam & Max, Fairy Tail, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Inuyasha, 7 Deadly Sins, Kakegurui, Queen of the South.

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Find Robert online:
https://twitter.com/robluckett|luckettopia.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

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Story x Story #74: Behind The Story With Rosa Carbó-Mascarell (Video Games)

Gina August 12, 2021 No Comments
In this week’s episode of Story x Story Nigel talks to Game Designer Rosa Carbó-Mascarell about her journey into the video games industry! She reveals how Portal led her to discover gaming as a career option and moved from architecture into a freelance role and gives advice on getting into games and how we can make the industry more inclusive for all.

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Rosa Carbo-Mascarell’s Website = http://rosacarbo.co.uk
Rosa’s video explaining different roles in games – https://twitter.com/moreelen/status/1334562795246014466

 

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Find Rosa online:
https://twitter.com/moreelen

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #73: It’s A Con Baby World (Raya and the Last Dragon)

Gina August 5, 2021 No Comments
Story x Story is back from our mid-season break, bringing you more story deep dives until the end of the year! 
This week Nigel is joined by Daniel Morris aka Dan’s Distillery for a great conversation about Disney’s animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon. We talk about the incredible animation, the story’s themes, character representation and the difference between Disney and Pixar animation…oh and dragons too.
This week’s story tip is all about adding depth to your story’s characters.


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Story x Story episode 41: https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-41-Next-Gen-Console-Roundtable-Video-Games-ek77a9/a-a3bslo3
The animation in “Raya and The Last Dragon” is truly spectacular – https://templeofgeek.com/the-animation-in-raya-and-the-last-dragon-is-truly-spectacular/

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Find Daniel online:
https://twitter.com/Dan2Di2

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

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Story x Story #72: Behind The Story With Aerial_Knight (Video Games)

Gina July 15, 2021 No Comments
This week in Story x Story, Nigel and Tazziii sit with Rachael Smith, creator of Quarantine Comix: A Memoir of Life in Lockdown. They talk about her journey as a full time comic writer and artist work on many critically acclaimed graphic novels in her career so far. This great conversation covers life during the pandemic, imposter syndrome as an artist and plenty more advice for new and experience creative professionals alike!

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Neil Jones website – https://www.aerialknight.com
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield release trailer – https://youtu.be/NYZQLvl01uM

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https://twitter.com/aerial_knight

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #71: Behind The Story With Rachael Smith (Quarantine Comix)

Gina July 1, 2021 No Comments
This week in Story x Story, Nigel and Tazziii sit with Rachael Smith, creator of Quarantine Comix: A Memoir of Life in Lockdown. They talk about her journey as a full time comic writer and artist work on many critically acclaimed graphic novels in her career so far. This great conversation covers life during the pandemic, imposter syndrome as an artist and plenty more advice for new and experience creative professionals alike!

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https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada

Buy Quarantine Comix: https://www.waterstones.com/book/quarantine-comix/rachael-smith/9781785787836
Rachael Smith website – https://www.rachaelsmith.org
Rachael on twitter: https://twitter.com/rachael_
Candles Graphic Novel Kickstarter, Lyndon White – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/castironbooks/candles-book

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A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #70: You Are Not A Shoe! (Snowpiercer)

Gina June 25, 2021 No Comments
This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome writer and comic creator Christian Carnouche for a deep dive into the 2013 sci-fi film Snowpiercer. We break down Bong Joon-ho’s allegorical story that comments on income inequality, segregation of social classes…and the proper placement of shoes! This episode story tip is about using allegory to convey your narrative message.
Stories we’re enjoying this week: Carbon and Silicium, Once Upon A Time, Dragon Quest Builders 2, The Mandalorian, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

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Comic Writer Interview, Christian Carnouche – https://youtu.be/B00pNBjT8C4

Christian’s Snowpiecer Prequel Vol.1 Review https://www.worldcomicbookreview.com/2020/06/08/snowpiercer-the-prequel-part-one-extinction
Chrstian’s latest work, Murky Waters: Tales from Beneath – https://murky-waters-tales-from-beneath.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Chrstian’s latest work, Murky Waters: Tales from Beneath – https://murky-waters-tales-from-beneath.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

 

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Find Christian online:
https://twitter.com/carnouchec

 

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.