Jala is joined by Dave and Raúl to discuss the 2017 neo-noir action thriller, Vikram Vedha. This movie is one of Jala and Dave's all-time favorite movies for its masterfully intricate story, striking cinematography, and captivating performances. WATCH THIS MOVIE! It is available for streaming with English subtitles free with Amazon Prime, as well as via Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube, Google Play, and Apple. Vikram Vedha is based on the Indian tale Baital Pachisi (Twenty-Five Tales of Betaal). You may access a free translation of the original tale via Gutenberg Press. Trailer (2017 original) Trailer (2022 remake) Special thanks to Lucky for writing in with his viewpoint on the movie! Be sure to check out his fantastic store, Shivalik Emporium. Jala and Dave have purchased many items there and love each and every one. Lucky is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his business. Check it out! Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus, @mon_dmonster Monster Dear Monster Raúl, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Note: This episode is marked "explicit" due to occasional cursing.Special Guests: Dave Cox and Raúl.

Jala is joined by Raúl and Simón in discussing ways we learned our heritage and how we pass it down to the next generation, or share it with others. We discuss the manner in which this transmission is akin to a lossy facsimile, as well as how it morphs over time. Articles ‘We need to be more intentional, consistent in passing on our languages, culture to the next generation’ Learning Culture Through Ritual: The Family Reunion Culture and Early Childhood Learning Cultural Learning and Learning Culture Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Raúl and Simón, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Raúl would like to signal boost Victualiv vitamins which are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Simón would like to signal boost Dora's Table, which offers authentic Mexican recipes -- veganized!Special Guests: Raúl and Simón Sotelo.

Jala is joined by Will Hughes (The A.V. Club, Everything to Guppy) to discuss Murder on the Orient Express (book, TV movie, movies) and Hercule Poirot as an enduring fictional detective. This includes comparison and contrast with Sherlock Holmes and discussion of the different iterations of either detective, as well as some overview of Agatha Christie herself. Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Will Hughes - @plumberduck The A.V. Club Everything to GuppySpecial Guest: Will Hughes.

Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled. Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com, and check out her Etsy store FairyNerdy for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her. Articles: Disability and Health Overview Four awkward things to avoid saying when you meet a disabled person (video) Disability etiquette (booklet) How to Spot & Avoid Casual Ableism When Speaking About Disabilities The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Lance would like to signal boost the work of AbleGamers, a non-profit combating social isolation through play. #SoEveryoneCanGameSpecial Guest: Lance.

Jala is joined by Dennis Furia of Furia Games to discuss his card game, Deck of Wonders. Deck of Wonders is a solo (and co-op) legacy expandable card game where Fate herself has stacked the deck against you. It captures the feel of other popular Collectable Card Games, but in a solitaire format that evolves as you play! Both you and the Villain will draw from the same deck, meaning every card you include is a double-edged sword. Card sample image: Forest Troll Links: Deck of Wonders Kickstarter Forteller Audio Dueling Pianos Kickstarter Coming Soon! Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Dennis Furia - @Deck_of_Wonders Deck of Wonders The LevelSpecial Guest: Dennis Furia.

Jala is joined by Antonio and Raúl to explore their experiences as the children of immigrants to the United States. They discuss childhood, fitting in (or, more appropriately, NOT fitting in), not being "enough," the struggle to remain connected to their parents' cultures, and more. Articles Why Do People Immigrate? Caught Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of First Generation Americans Study: Children of immigrants have advantage in academics, school engagement Why the Children of Immigrants Are the Ones Getting Ahead in America To Be the Child of an Immigrant There are also several books mentioned in the DEIB resources list from episode 3 that are worth checking out. Victualiv vitamins are specially formulated for vegans, those curious about plant-based nutrition, and anyone in transition. They are the vitamins that both Jala and Dave use! Definitely check them out! Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Antonio and Raúl are mysterious shadowy figures only visible out of the corner of your eye. Special Guests: Antonio and Raúl.

Jala is joined by Alex and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as Phantom by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Phantom by Susan Kay Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Alex Krieger - @Picklefactory Slade Eide-Ettaro - @Saeide87 DeviantArtSpecial Guests: Alex Krieger and Slade Eide-Ettaro.

Jala is joined by Briar and Zombi to talk about how gender identity affects everyone and why it is significant, as well as discussing how we engage with masculinity. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. NOTE: Briar was supposed to be on this episode but due to internet troubles, created a blog post instead for their part of the episode. Please be sure to check out their post here: Briar Engages With Masculinity! Articles: Exploring Gender and Gender Identity Gender Identity and Mental Health The Role of Gender Affirmation in Psychological Well-Being Among Transgender Women Referenced during the show: Sticky Dilly Buns from Pixie Trix Comix - The webcomic that helped Zombi realize they are gender fluid. Sister Claire - A webcomic with great queer, trans and poly representation, including the shapeshifting gender fluid bird witch that Zombi would like very much to be. ALOK: The Urgent Need for Compassion - YouTube podcast episode from Man Enough, with ALOK. This is a must watch! Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Zombi - @zombilollipops Twitch Campsite Briar - @13briars Briar's GroveSpecial Guests: Briar and Zombi.

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) and Nick to discuss the 2003 Bollywood action/drama/romance/sci-fi movie Koi...Mil Gaya (I've Found Someone). This is a very memorable and fun if incredibly disjointed film about a developmentally disabled man who gets into Goonies-esque hijinks with a passel of little kid friends, summons an alien to Earth, faces off with a bully Space Jam style on the basketball court, has a brief stint as a superpowered Solid Snake in a Metal Gear-style action segment, finds love and, of course, turns into a fabulous dancer because this is Bollywood. Highly influenced by Steven Spielberg, this film has a lot of familiar beats to it while featuring a complexity Hollywood films of the era would never touch. Rohit Mehra, the main character, is one of Jala's absolute favorite characters in all of fiction. This movie is not currently streaming in the US, but is still easily available via used DVDs on online marketplaces such as eBay. Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Nick (Moon) - @SSS_Moonborne YouTube Dave Cox - @Sentionaut_Plus, @mon_dmonster Monster Dear MonsterSpecial Guests: Dave Cox and Nick (Moon).

Jala is joined by Jamie and Marcus to talk about what gender is, and engaging with femininity; we talk about the dimensions of gender identity and how each of us came to understand our own gender. This is a continuation of the performance of identity themes of prior topical episodes. Articles: What is Gender? Femininity (Wikipedia) Empowering Femininity Jala Prendes - @jalachan The Level Jamie - Jamie is a denizen of the Jala-chan's Place Discord server. For more information about the server, shoot Jala a message. Marcus - @marcus_rasaan Instagram PatreonSpecial Guests: Adelaide (Formerly Jamie) and Marcus.