Jala is joined by Dave to discuss Exit 8: the game, the movie and the novelization.

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Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level

Dave Cox - Bluesky
Monster Dear Monster

Special Guest: Dave Cox.

Jala interviews Ryn West, the creator of the queer disco space adventure webcomic, Neon Pantheon.

Mentioned During the Episode:

• Representation Through Trans Joy

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The Level

Ryn
Bluesky
Neon Pantheon
Store
Patreon
Discord

Special Guest: Ryn West.

Jala is joined by Mike Schmidt to discuss his work, including both Cyclopean: The Great Abyss and the upcoming Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands among many others.

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The Level

Michael Schmidt/Schmidt Workshops
Steam
Bluesky
Website
Gallery
Discord

Special Guest: Michael Schmidt (Schmidt Workshops).

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Creature's Tale) and themes.

Related Episodes:

• Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
• Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design.
• Jala-chan's Place Ep 89: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 2 - Jala and Moxie discussion the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale).

Mentioned During the Episode:

• Kate Hawley's Instagram post

Music:
Opening: “Creature's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
Ending: “Forgiveness” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

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Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level
Twitch

Moxie
The Level

Ryn
Bluesky
Neon Pantheon

Special Guests: Moxie and Ryn West.

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale).

Related Episodes:

• Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.
• Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design.

Music:
Opening: “Victor's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
Ending: “Body Building” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

Articles & Resources

• Wikipedia (film)
• Wikipedia (Evelyn tables)
• Butou performance
• Frankenstein and the Occult
• Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro by Sheila O’Malley

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Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level
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Moxie
The Level

Special Guest: Moxie.

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and new guest Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers production, artistry, characters and design.

Mentioned During the Episode:

• Dolls of the main cast, part 1
• Dolls of the main cast, part 2
• The National Wallace Monument
• Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus) by Salvador Dalí
• Saint Bartholomew Flayed
• Shattered Reminiscence, Jala's game

Related Episode:

• Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley.

Music:
Opening: “Frankenstein” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing
Ending: “Victor & Elizabeth” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing

Articles & Resources

• Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro by Sheila O’Malley
• LA Times Interview
• Collider Interview
• Take a Look Interview
• CBS Sunday Morning Interview
• Marvelous Videos
• Netflix Deep Dive

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Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan
Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level
Twitch

Moxie
The Level

Ryn
Bluesky
Neon Pantheon

Special Guests: Moxie and Ryn West.

Jala is joined by Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog) to discuss Mary Shelley's gothic horror masterpiece, Frankenstein.

SPOILER WALL: 00:49:58

Mentioned During the Episode:

• Norton Critical Edition of Frankenstein

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Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level
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Dave Jackson - @realdavejackson
Tales From the Backlog
A Top 3 Podcast
Patreon

Special Guest: Dave Jackson.

Jala is joined by Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 film, Nosferatu.

SPOILER WALL: 00:53:54

Mentioned During the Episode:

• Butou performance

Related Episodes:

• Monster Dear Monster Ep 253: Cameron Grows to Full Power - Cameron, Dave, Leonard and Matthew discuss Renfield (2023).

Music:

• Opening: “Premonition” by Robin Carolan
• Spoiler Wall: “The Third Night” by Robin Carolan
• Ending: “Bound” by Robin Carolan

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Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia
The Level

Dave Cox - Bluesky
Monster Dear Monster

Special Guest: Dave Cox.