Episode 7: Video Games and Society

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12/15/23 • 40 min

There are other story mediums besides books and movies, and one of the biggest in today’s age is video games. John and Dean discuss this wide-ranging topic, throwing around numerous ideas and thoughts. From their effects on human interaction, to claims of violent tendencies, plus the state of the industry and where they see it going—and how it resembles other forms of media upon their first arrival, including newspapers and movies.

Notable Titles Mentioned: “Bioshock,” “DOOM,” “The Legend of Zelda,” “Pokémon GO,” “Hollow Knight,” “No Man’s Sky,” “Ghosts of Tsushima,” FromSoft titles including “Dark Souls” and “Bloodborne”
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Episode 6: Josh Pomponio’s “Analogic”

In the second part of our meeting with filmmaker Josh Pomponio, we wander onto the subject of his own film career and his most recent short film, “Analogic.” Starring the lovely Shimrit Eldis, it follows a chance meeting between two people from opposite sides of the globe and their quest to make an anonymous connection in an increasingly-connected world. We discuss the genesis of this project, its filming and editing, and what comes next for Josh.

Notable Titles Mentioned: “Analogic”
Josh Pomponio’s “Analogic”: https://vimeo.com/762280978Early edit of “Analogic” (with busker scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5gv-uOs5sw&t=2s

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John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com Josh Pomponio - https://www.youtube.com/@screenwriter85 ; https://vimeo.com/joshpomponio

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Episode 8b: “Good Apollo I” - A Concept Album by Coheed and Cambria

In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them.

In Episode 8b, Dean offered John the option to listen to one of two concept albums by Coheed and Cambria, and John selected “Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV, Vol 1: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness.” They discuss their experience and reactions to “Good Apollo I,” offer insight into the real-life events that inspired the album, and delve into the accompanying graphic novels written by Coheed founder Claudio Sanchez.

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Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios
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Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com
John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com