CW: Ableism, Grooming -Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104 This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story. Sources: Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses Official Localization: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/the-girl-i-like-forgot-her-glasses Roger Ebert quote on Kindness: https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/go-gentle-into-that-good-night Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms 8 Bit EXTENDED - Super Mario RPG" remixed by Bulby [https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby] “Collect Bubble SE from Sonic the Hedgehog” by Yukifumi Makino 2023

CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 ⁠RAINN⁠ ⁠The Trevor Project⁠ Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi 2023

CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 28] This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of the Josh O Show as we talk about the underrated art of stand-up comedy! We also talk about our family backgrounds, Josh's writing process, and his favorite stand-up comedians! Shout-outs to: -The great Josh O for coming on our program! Check him out here: Website: http://www.thisisjosho.com iTunes: http://apple.co/1VWT71o Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisjosho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisisJoshO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisjosho/ -Tattooed Bananas Podcast for sending us their promo! Check these guys out here: Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/49385 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tattooed-bananas-comedy/id1043783727?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattooedbananas Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Skype Call Recorder by Josh O and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn “Ending Credits, Ice Cap Zone Act 1, Angel Island Zone Act 1, Special Stage, Carnival Night Zone Act 2, Mini Boss, Chrome Gadget, Launch Base Zone Act 1, Marble Garden Zone Act 2, Data Select [Sonic 3 OST]” composed by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, Cirocco Jones, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grigsby, Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, and Jun Senoue “Ending Credits, Lava Reef Zone Act 2, Slot Machine, Bonus Stage, Sky Sanctuary Zone, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Final Boss, Mushroom Hill Zone Act 1, Sandopolis Zone Act 2, Doomsday Zone  [Sonic & Knuckles OST]” composed by Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, and Howard Drossin2016, 2023

CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevor Project Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST] composed by Tee Lopes "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]" composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi 2023

CW: Murder, Suicide     Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob.    In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob!  Sources:The Pomutori Collab Stream Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows  Screwed: The Complete Story of the Montreal Screwjob Rabid: The Chris Benoit Story Technical Info:    Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez    Album Art created by Julian Taylor    Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez   "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes    "Megalovania 8 Bit” remixed by Bulby [⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠]    2023

CW: Death, Grief  Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition.  In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :(  Sources:  The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode  Technical Info:  Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez  Album Art created by Julian Taylor  Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez  "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes  "穏ヤカナ眠リ [NieR: Automata OST]” composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi  2023

CW: PTSD,  Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a lot in a short amount of time so we might've spread ourselves thin. Future episodes of RCB will be more focused but I hope you enjoy this experimental podcast! Correction: Shinji Ikari's father's first name is Gendo, not Genro. Sources: 3 hour documentary about Hideaki Anno ACLU's Tracker of anti-LGBTQIA Bills in the United States Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "CORE 16-bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023

Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong! Sources:Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny GVG video about Sonic Forces Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers Technical Info:Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "Instrumentals-Forest of Hope 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023

We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded and Edited by Arlill Rodriguez "Main Menu [Sonic Mania OST]" composed by Tee Lopes "Gaur Plain 8 Bit" remixed by Bulby[⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Bulby⁠] 2023

CW: Ableism, Sanism, Culture Shock  Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. I did not know Anchor would move the episode up like this so that will mess up the order but in any case, please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 20] This week, I’m joined by my good friend Joey Liu as he talks about his lessons from filmmaking and his amazing story of being an international college student! Full list of sources/references on our website. Technical info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Recorded with a Blue Yeti Microphone and Adobe Audition CC by Joey Liu and Arlill Rodriguez Edited with Adobe Audition CC by Arlill Rodriguez "Random Chatterings Theme Song (piano and orchestrated versions)" composed by Sergiy Turchyn “Zeal Palace, Memories of Green, Lavos’ Theme, Secret of the Forest, Guardia Castle - Pride and Cou, The Trial, Ruined World, Battle with Magus, Tyran Castle, Undersea Palace [Chrono Trigger OST]” composed by Yasunori Mitsuda 2016, 2023