Darren
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I spent all of Halloween on this, an explanation for the classic horror movie origins of Darkstalkers — now with more Kolchak: The Night Stalker than you ever expected in 2025!
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/darksta...
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/darksta...
The Secret Origin of the Darkstalkers — Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games
Designer Alex Jimenez explains how the Universal monsters live on in Capcom’s ghoulish fighter.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I spent all of Halloween on this, an explanation for the classic horror movie origins of Darkstalkers — now with more Kolchak: The Night Stalker than you ever expected in 2025!
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/darksta...
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/darksta...
Finished Twisted Metal Season 2 & as a fan of the games I absolutely loved it! A fun ride filled with so many TM winks. Take a random forum member from the old TM boards that wrote their own AU fanfic and give them creative control and this is what you’d get and I mean that complementary. S3 please!
a man in a purple suit and top hat is giving two other men thumbs up
Alt: Mike, Stu and Dave from Twisted Metal Season 2
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September 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Finished Twisted Metal Season 2 & as a fan of the games I absolutely loved it! A fun ride filled with so many TM winks. Take a random forum member from the old TM boards that wrote their own AU fanfic and give them creative control and this is what you’d get and I mean that complementary. S3 please!
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Help: After our Jaws screening, the hubby turns to me and says, “Hooper can get it, right?”. When I protested, he showed me these
September 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Help: After our Jaws screening, the hubby turns to me and says, “Hooper can get it, right?”. When I protested, he showed me these
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Still in the afterglow of Yoko Takahashi pushing the crowd to sing along with her amazing performance of A Cruel Angel’s Thesis. What a birthday and a wonderful celebration of Evangelion’s 30th anniversary! Hopefully they do a bigger North American tour soon. Only 3 shows is too short!
August 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Still in the afterglow of Yoko Takahashi pushing the crowd to sing along with her amazing performance of A Cruel Angel’s Thesis. What a birthday and a wonderful celebration of Evangelion’s 30th anniversary! Hopefully they do a bigger North American tour soon. Only 3 shows is too short!
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Had a fun evening visiting the TCL Chinese Theatre for the first time. Felt right to see the 50th anniversary Jaws there where it was playing back in 1975 as well
September 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Had a fun evening visiting the TCL Chinese Theatre for the first time. Felt right to see the 50th anniversary Jaws there where it was playing back in 1975 as well
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Hung out with @drewgmackie.bsky.social and @iwritewrongs.bsky.social for lunch in Little Tokyo. Proof that podcasters can hang out without recording a podcast for monetization
August 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Hung out with @drewgmackie.bsky.social and @iwritewrongs.bsky.social for lunch in Little Tokyo. Proof that podcasters can hang out without recording a podcast for monetization
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Doing a trip to LA for my birthday, starting out with a stop at Disneyland. We got to say hi to the Fantastic Four, as well as actually see some rare new Roger Rabbit stuff. Plus a poster for King of the Hill at Disneyland was unexpected
August 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Doing a trip to LA for my birthday, starting out with a stop at Disneyland. We got to say hi to the Fantastic Four, as well as actually see some rare new Roger Rabbit stuff. Plus a poster for King of the Hill at Disneyland was unexpected
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Our summer tubing has become an annual tradition, same hat included but with different shoes so you know it’s a year later
July 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Our summer tubing has become an annual tradition, same hat included but with different shoes so you know it’s a year later
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Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn on King of the Hill was murdered in an anti-LGBTQ hate crime on the first day of Pride Month -- and this CBS story completely buries that fact.
Read his husband's full statement posted in the first comment below, it's a gut punch.
Read his husband's full statement posted in the first comment below, it's a gut punch.
Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, shot and killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
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June 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn on King of the Hill was murdered in an anti-LGBTQ hate crime on the first day of Pride Month -- and this CBS story completely buries that fact.
Read his husband's full statement posted in the first comment below, it's a gut punch.
Read his husband's full statement posted in the first comment below, it's a gut punch.
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Happy Pride Month to all the @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social listeners!
The beloved queer Simpsons image below is from the episode “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy,” which we just covered for almost THREE HOURS with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar!
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The beloved queer Simpsons image below is from the episode “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy,” which we just covered for almost THREE HOURS with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar!
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June 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Happy Pride Month to all the @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social listeners!
The beloved queer Simpsons image below is from the episode “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy,” which we just covered for almost THREE HOURS with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar!
talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...
The beloved queer Simpsons image below is from the episode “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy,” which we just covered for almost THREE HOURS with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar!
talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...
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Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar joins us again on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social for a classic ep of The Simpsons!
Listen as we dissect “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy”—learn about gendered toy aisles, cartoon marketing, and real world Barbie inspirations!
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Listen as we dissect “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy”—learn about gendered toy aisles, cartoon marketing, and real world Barbie inspirations!
talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...
May 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar joins us again on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social for a classic ep of The Simpsons!
Listen as we dissect “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy”—learn about gendered toy aisles, cartoon marketing, and real world Barbie inspirations!
talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...
Listen as we dissect “Lisa vs Malibu Stacy”—learn about gendered toy aisles, cartoon marketing, and real world Barbie inspirations!
talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...
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Doughboys Double Tuesday! Henry Gilbert (Talking Simpsons) joins the 'boys to talk Donkey Kong, The Simpsons, and Brad Bird films before continuing Maynk 3: Mayssion Impoddoughble with a review of Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol. @talkinghenry.bsky.social
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May 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Doughboys Double Tuesday! Henry Gilbert (Talking Simpsons) joins the 'boys to talk Donkey Kong, The Simpsons, and Brad Bird films before continuing Maynk 3: Mayssion Impoddoughble with a review of Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol. @talkinghenry.bsky.social
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Can confirm, top tier pin. Sorry PAX attendees!
May 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Can confirm, top tier pin. Sorry PAX attendees!
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I did like the OutATime cookie and the Romulan Ale of the themed food. And the overlay of Quark’s Cafe was rad, with lots of little touches that even a Star Trek dilettante like myself can appreciate.
April 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I did like the OutATime cookie and the Romulan Ale of the themed food. And the overlay of Quark’s Cafe was rad, with lots of little touches that even a Star Trek dilettante like myself can appreciate.
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Went down to LA for a trip to Universal Studios Fan Fest with theme park pals. It was Halloween Horror Nights w/o the scares, which is great for a coward like myself.
Back to the Future, One Piece, Star Trek, Yoshi and Dungeons & Dragons were all a lot of fun. While the food that was hit or miss
Back to the Future, One Piece, Star Trek, Yoshi and Dungeons & Dragons were all a lot of fun. While the food that was hit or miss
April 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Went down to LA for a trip to Universal Studios Fan Fest with theme park pals. It was Halloween Horror Nights w/o the scares, which is great for a coward like myself.
Back to the Future, One Piece, Star Trek, Yoshi and Dungeons & Dragons were all a lot of fun. While the food that was hit or miss
Back to the Future, One Piece, Star Trek, Yoshi and Dungeons & Dragons were all a lot of fun. While the food that was hit or miss
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Our evening viewing (first time watch!)
April 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Our evening viewing (first time watch!)
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My video game history site predates Bluesky, and since a lot of gamer types follow me, it occurred to me that I should promote my pre-Bluesky content. First off... did you ever wonder where Blanka from Street Fighter gets his name? I found out! www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/blanka-...
If His Name Is Blanka, Why Is He Green? — Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games
There are a lot of urban legends about Blanka, but most people don't know the true etymology of how he got his name.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My video game history site predates Bluesky, and since a lot of gamer types follow me, it occurred to me that I should promote my pre-Bluesky content. First off... did you ever wonder where Blanka from Street Fighter gets his name? I found out! www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/blanka-...
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We spent our Sunday morning in North Bend to celebrate us finishing our watch of the original Twin Peaks/the life of David Lynch.
Twede’s Cafe has pretty good coffee and fairly decent cherry pie (I also liked the biscuits & gravy), but really you’re there to experience this iconic filming location
Twede’s Cafe has pretty good coffee and fairly decent cherry pie (I also liked the biscuits & gravy), but really you’re there to experience this iconic filming location
January 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We spent our Sunday morning in North Bend to celebrate us finishing our watch of the original Twin Peaks/the life of David Lynch.
Twede’s Cafe has pretty good coffee and fairly decent cherry pie (I also liked the biscuits & gravy), but really you’re there to experience this iconic filming location
Twede’s Cafe has pretty good coffee and fairly decent cherry pie (I also liked the biscuits & gravy), but really you’re there to experience this iconic filming location
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After we went to RR in North Bend, we also checked out the location of the Twin Peaks sign, the bridge where Ronette walks, and the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls. We had some amazing weather today, perfect for some casual nature walks
January 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
After we went to RR in North Bend, we also checked out the location of the Twin Peaks sign, the bridge where Ronette walks, and the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls. We had some amazing weather today, perfect for some casual nature walks
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Get in the robot, George Bailey (building a model while watching It’s A Wonderful Life in the background is very relaxing)
January 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Get in the robot, George Bailey (building a model while watching It’s A Wonderful Life in the background is very relaxing)
I’ll get you next year, Spider-Man
December 26, 2024 at 7:13 AM
I’ll get you next year, Spider-Man
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Did a Christmas Day watch of Batman Returns, the horniest of holiday movies. And viewing it in 2024, Selina Kyle seems cooler than ever:
December 26, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Did a Christmas Day watch of Batman Returns, the horniest of holiday movies. And viewing it in 2024, Selina Kyle seems cooler than ever:
“Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it.”
“But a kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it.”
“But a kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it.”
December 26, 2024 at 12:53 AM
“Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it.”
“But a kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it.”
“But a kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it.”
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Happy holidays! Here’s a few pics of our Christmas gifts to each other. @darrencastro.bsky.social got me a lovely mix of anime toys and official Community merch, while my big gift to him was a life size recreation of the Green Goblin mask!
December 25, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Happy holidays! Here’s a few pics of our Christmas gifts to each other. @darrencastro.bsky.social got me a lovely mix of anime toys and official Community merch, while my big gift to him was a life size recreation of the Green Goblin mask!
The packs gave me the gift of the last cards needed for my Mew 👏
December 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
The packs gave me the gift of the last cards needed for my Mew 👏