I'll Show You Mine

Welcome back to I'll Show You Mine! Did you miss us? We missed you. So, so much. And what a way to come back! This week, James shows Elyse WarioWare Inc for the Game Boy Advance. Released in 2003, this is the game that paved the way for Wario to become the star he was always meant to be. It's also super innovative, quirky, and fun to play! Join us as we dive into the world of "microgames" and meet all of Wario's strange friends. Follow @isympodcast on Twitter for show updates and more! Next week: Elyse shows James "State Fair" from 1945. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to I'll Show You Mine! This week, Elyse shows James the 1990 film, The Witches, based on the book by Roald Dahl. A movie burned into the brains of many a 90s youth, it's the story of a young boy and his grandmother and their unexpected quest to destroy all the witches in England while on holiday at a seaside hotel, and stop their plan to turn all the children in the country into mice. We talk about the visceral transformations in this movie, "Cronenberg mice," the terrible changed ending, and nerd out over sweet mouse stunts. Join us, won't you? Follow @isympodcast on Twitter for show updates and more! Next week: James shows Elyse "WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!" for the Game Boy Advance. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome back to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week, James shows Elyse Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, a video game for the N64 that was one part of a multimedia ancillary IP within the Star Wars extended universe, which featured a new villain named Prince Xizor and a familiar-yet-different roguish hero named Dash Rendar. In this episode, James recalls sleepovers past, Elyse sees an opportunity to flex her film studies muscles and takes it, and we both say "wild" a lot, because this game is very bad. Follow @isympodcast on Twitter for show updates and more! Next week: Elyse shows James "The Witches" from 1990. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This week on I'll Show You Mine, we delve into the world of animation as Elyse shows James Turner Feature Animation's last movie, Cats Don't Dance. Though it didn't make big waves at the box office, the film has become something of a cult favorite within animation, and Elyse explains why she loved it so much as a kid. Join us as we vibe to some good good Randy Newman tunes, discuss the "grotesquerie" of classic Warner Bros. animation vs Disney wholesomeness, and forget what year Pocahontas came out (it was '95, Hercules came out in 1997!) Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week it's James' turn and he shows Elyse the NES version of the 80s arcade classic, Paperboy. It's... kind of a mess. But a nostalgic and silly mess, arguably the best kind. We'll discuss our first memories of gaming, when a game goes from good-difficult to bad-difficult, and then the Grim Reaper shows up. Join us, won't you? Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This week on I'll Show You Mine... Elyse shows James the South Korean crime drama, Memories of Murder. Directed by Bong Joon-ho in 2003, the movie follows the true story of Korea's first recorded serial killer in 1986. The film stars Song Kang-ho as Inspector Park Doo-man and Kim Sang-kyung as Inspector Seo Tae-yoon, two detectives with completely opposing views on how best to catch the killer. We'll talk about how this movie differs from its Hollywood counterparts by doing the unexpected, and dig into the rich visual narrative director Bong lays out for the viewer. P.S. Just a warning, we don't get very graphic in our discussion of the film but this is a story about a series of rapes and murders which may be upsetting. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome back to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week, James is showing Elyse a truly formative game, Halo: Combat Evolved. How is it that Elyse has never played such an iconic game? Is it perhaps because she is so bad at shooters? We play through the whole dang campaign and talk about the history and narrative of Halo, its mechanics, and all the ways it changed the game for fans of sci-fi and action. Suit up, Marine! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to Season 2 of I'll Show You Mine! We're back folks, did you miss us? This week, Elyse kicks things off by showing James "Paris When It Sizzles", starring William Holden and Audrey Hepburn, from 1964. It's a funny and fun meta-journey through the creation of a film script, with a little romance thrown in for flavor. In this episode, Elyse and James discuss why we love movies, what makes them work, point out some brilliant cameos, and Elyse delves into some of the behind-the-scenes drama involved in this film while waxing poetic about how sexy Holden and Hepburn are. In Season 2 we've also changed our rating system, so how will James judge "Paris When It Sizzes"?? Take a listen and find out. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the season finale of I'll Show You Mine! In this cursed episode, James shows Elyse Donkey Kong 64, a game notorious for a particular type of design and gameplay that developers Rare became somewhat infamous for. Will Elyse's nostalgia for other Rare games endear her to the tale of DK and his Krew of Kongs? Or is Donkey Kong 64 best left in 1999? We're going to take a week off to prepare for season two, but we'll be back May 16th bigger and better than ever! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome back to I'll Show You Mine! In this episode, Elyse shows James one of the all-time classic Disney live action films, Swiss Family Robinson. This movie has it all: pirates, tigers, a badass treehouse, awkward horniness... We'll get into it all and find out if James is on board with this family-friendly adventure or not. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

It's time again for a new episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week, James shows Elyse Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color. The twist this time is Elyse knows a lot about tennis, Mario and otherwise, bu she has never played the handheld version of this game, which adds a whole new dimension to the experience. Can she climb to the top and smash ace her way to Victory? Listen and find out! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

It's time for another episode of I'll Show You Mine and folks... this one is a doozy. This week, Elyse shows James The Water Babies from 1978. It's a weird little live action/animated British film based on a Victorian-era novel directed by Lionel Jeffries, and somehow, it was a staple of Elyse's childhood. Join us as we try to make it through this bonkers journey to the bottom of a river and the magical land of The Water Babies. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Hello and welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! In this episode, James is showing Elyse the little physics game that could, Portal. Developed and published by Valve in 2007, there is so much to say about this densely packed and satisfying game. Join us as we explore the fun, funny, and vaguely creepy world of Aperture Science. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! In this episode, Elyse is showing James the dramatic and sexy gothic romp, Interview with the Vampire. Will James hear the music of the night, or reject the life of a damned immortal like poor, poor Louis? Join us and find out! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

"It's all gone to shit..." In this episode of I'll Show You Mine, James shows Elyse a game from the early 2000s, the sandbox shoot-em-up Crackdown. What does the game get right and what goes terribly wrong? How much racism and sexism can be packed into one campy narrative about superpowered law enforcement? Dive in and find out! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome back to I'll Show You Mine! In this episode, Elyse is showing James the family adventure classic, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, from 1968. Will James be intrigued by the cool car details, elaborate musical numbers and funny hats? Join us on this journey into old England and the fantasy Bavarian countryside and find out! Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This time, James is showing Elyse the original Animal Crossing. James and Elyse both love the AC franchise, but somehow Elyse missed out on this first entry. Join us as we explore this delightful (and surprisingly salty) simulation of small village life. Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week, Elyse Cannot Believe that James has not seen The Blues Brothers. I mean, it's The Blues Brothers. You know, the Brothers Blues? They're on a mission from God! Will James dive right in to this Saturday Night Live classic, or is he really only here for the car chases? Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

It's time for another episode of I'll Show You Mine, the podcast where husband and wife James and Elyse show each other their favorite games and movies that the other has never played or seen. This week, James is showing Diablo 2, the Blizzard PC game from 2000. Will Elyse be able to overcome her struggle with PC gaming and see the beauty in the clicking? Tune in and find out... Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to another episode of I'll Show You Mine! This week, Elyse shows James an old film school favorite, Sullivan's Travels. Released in 1941 and directed by Preston Sturges, Sullivan's Travels is a self-reflexive film about Hollywood, the human experience, and why we go to the movies. Will James be on board? Our theme song is: Dreams by Joakim Karud @joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/