Nostalgia Club

Time skip! We’re betraying our enemies and deceiving our friends in this week’s episode about Season 2 of Young Justice! Joining us is Sam, who brings an incredible in-depth analysis of our young heroes and the perils they face! Jino and Michael relive the entertaining infighting of The Reach and the suave machinations of Lex Luthor. Victoria questions Nightwing’s plans and mourns a brave sacrifice, you know the one. Join us as we learn about the origins of the Dakotaverse, how to tell which goblin is in charge, and the perils of being just a normal, regular guy.__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengWith Sam Trout - https://x.com/SoundsTrout Produced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios__________________________________________00:00 Intro & Vibes13:10 Plot Summary20:58 Lying to Your Friends28:24 M’gann’s Subplot32:46 Blue Beetle41:03 On Public Perception48:40 New Characters52:27 Wally and Artemis57:52 Impulse1:01:11 Passing the Torch1:04:29 Villain Plots1:19:21 The Roy Harpers1:30:10 The Runaways1:43:42 Favorite Characters

We’re going on a bear hunt, but I ain’t scared! In our third Show & Tell episode, Jino dusts off long-dormant memories and recounts his adventures as a Cub Scout! Tune in as we relive adventures of youth such as building and racing wooden cars, selling popcorn to strangers and also your uncle, and camping out deep in the Texas scrubland. Cub Scouts: It’s scouting for babies! Cool babies. Cool babies with knives!__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios

Kush kush! Today we’re stepping out of our cages and embarking on adventures in the vast outside world, just like Hamtaro and his friends! Whether or not you’ve personally interacted with this Japanese multi-media franchise, you’ve surely got some positive associations with these tiny, adorable hamsters due to their large cultural impact. Michael watched a little bit of the anime as a kid, though he doesn’t remember much, while Jino and Victoria are first-time watchers. So we’ve consulted a wise expert, Victoria’s friend Mara, to be our guide through the anime series and books in the extended Hamtaro universe! Join us as we discuss the wide cast of characters (including some ham-hams with jobs!) who are PROPERLY bean-shaped and fulfill the perfect fantasy of adventures-your-pets-go-on-when-you’re-at-school.Follow along with Mara’s wonderfully crafted presentation: https://canva.link/l5yi3gjfwmfu7au Head to our Instagram to see our Ham-Ham OCs! __________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios__________________________________________00:00 Intro08:13 Our Vibes18:32 Forming the Ham-Ham Clubhouse24:40 Hamtaro Lost26:00 Oxnard’s Pure Heart27:58 Hamtaro’s Birthday35:12 Character Deep Dive50:47 Our Favorite Ham-Hams56:23 English vs. Japanese Opening Themes58:00 Other Hamtaro Media

Got a problem you need solved? The Thea Sisters are on the case! Nicky, Colette, Violet, Pamela, and Paulina are some of the best and brightest of Mouseford Academy, a school that definitely has way more problems than it may seem on the outside. On today’s episode, we’re discussing three of their adventures: Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code, Drama at Mouseford, and Revenge of the Lizard Club. None of us have read these before, but it was so fun to dive back into the cheese-pun-filled world of Geronimo Stilton. If you like a solve-as-you-read mystery, or a graphic novel with lots of petty backstabbing, or a rewrite of Romeo and Juliet where the characters come from rival cheesemaking families, this series has everything you could possibly want, and more!__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Victoria ChengMusic from WOW SoundSign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________00:00 Intro06:59 The Character Names11:06 Our Vibes21:07 Thea Stilton Book #125:31 Drama at Mouseford40:52 Which character are we?44:06 Graphic Novels1:02:39 Final Thoughts

Calling all history buffs! In this second Show & Tell episode, Michael takes us on an exploration of some civilizations and cultures from The Bronze Age and how they’ve captured his attention over the years. If you recently watched Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, or if you’ve been interested in this time period before it was cool, then this is for you! Turns out, people from thousands of years ago were just like us…they enjoyed good food, wrote love poems to say “You up?”, and sent each other passive-aggressive “emails” to ask for things they wanted.PowerPoint with the images discussed in this episode for visual reference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1av1W3GUq5pvD5bIvWJsX1Cgv2GH0STRs/view?usp=sharing__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios

Banzai! Run away to the woods with us as we revisit Katherine Paterson’s award-winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia. If you read this as a kid, you probably remember it was emotionally devastating, and we’re here to report…it still is! Jino reread this book at least a hundred times as a kid, perhaps in an effort to keep characters alive within the pages. Michael avoided reading it until now because he heard it was sad (it is), but realized the story was not exactly how it had been described to him. Meanwhile, Victoria found this book and its real-life inspirations to be even more impactful as an adult. So join us as we discuss the brilliant character work, our favorite insightful conversations, and why it’s so important to let kids safely wrestle with difficult topics.__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Victoria ChengMusic from WOW SoundSign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________00:00 Intro & Vibes09:42 Author’s Inspiration13:26 Plot Summary18:18 Loneliness and Escapism29:53 Manic Pixie Dream Girl?37:00 Wrestling with Guilt41:06 Finding Closure47:34 How to Talk About Death53:02 Setting & Time Period55:25 Janice Avery57:59 References to Other Stories1:00:53 Final Thoughts

Once upon a dream, you found yourself listening to a podcast about Sleeping Beauty! This classic 1959 Disney film’s stunning artwork and animation was foundational in Michael’s childhood. Victoria loved re-enacting scenes from this movie, particularly the most dramatic “death” reveal as both Maleficent and Aurora. Jino had not seen this movie before, but still found much to love in the whimsical fairytale. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the three meddlesome fairies who are the true main characters of the story, spin-offs and adaptations inspired by Sleeping Beauty, and bed rotting in the best, most evil way possible.__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios__________________________________________00:00 Intro & Vibes12:56 Plot Summary24:48 Fairy Logic28:15 The Wine Scene31:48 Everyone Sleeps…Except Phillip40:37 The Final Battle53:20 Pink or Blue?54:55 Sequels and Modern Interpretations1:04:41 Final Thoughts

The road goes ever on and on…and at last it’s brought us to The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Today we’re talking about the first book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. We’re all big fans of the series - Jino considers it his go-to cosy British fantasy story, Victoria read the books once in middle school and returns for new perspectives on this reread, while Michael is excited to read this for the first time after loving the movies. So grab your lembas and join us as we discuss how this series inspired us as artists, all the walking and singing that happens in this book, and “Ho! Tom Bombadil, Tom Bombadillo!”MENTIONED:Check out Candy Is Dandy: The Candy Review Podcast, hosted by Greg Gonzalez, Beto Sistos and Daniel Zafran, anywhere podcasts are found.__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Victoria ChengMusic from WOW SoundSign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________00:00 Intro04:51 Vibes & Backstory14:11 Plot Summary30:19 Threats to The Shire38:25 The Fellowship Falling Apart43:07 Dwarves and Elves45:15 Gollum47:47 Frodo Becoming an Adventurer52:39 Bilbo55:29 The Ring57:25 Other Members of the Company1:03:35 Food1:04:45 Moria1:07:54 Watching the Movies1:16:33 Related Personal Stories1:29:14 Favorite Domains of Middle Earth1:34:26 Favorite Behind-the-Scenes Facts

We’re starting a new series we call “Show & Tell” episodes, where each of us brings in a personal topic to share with the class. Today, Victoria dives into a Korean dating sim game called Mystic Messenger, known for its gameplay through chatrooms and phone calls that happen in real time. From characters with dark backstories, to storylines that were unexpectedly harrowing, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to this game.Victoria’s Presentation for visual reference: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ds7vk24f5tL24xu9m_y2Z440DGErwaiCjuxbwSVJyPI/edit?usp=sharing __________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Jino Jang-HansenMusic from WOW SoundSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios

If you were on the Internet in 2016, then there’s a pretty high chance that you’ve heard of Yuri!!! on ICE. This sports anime focused on the relationship between Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki and Russian figure-skating champion Victor Nikiforov, and it took the world by storm due to, and in spite of, heavy visual censorship. Victoria watched this show as it was released and remembers all the fan theorizing fondly. Jino and Michael were surprised to find that the show did not match their preconceived notions, 10 years later. And today, we’re joined by returning special guest Michael Wilkins! So tighten up your skates, listener, and tune in as we discuss the not-so-subtle-in-hindsight romance, the wacky cast of side characters, and the pork cutlet bowl metaphor.__________________________________________Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria ChengWith Michael WilkinsProduced by MouseKnight StudiosEdited by Victoria ChengMusic from WOW SoundSign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudiosFollow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________00:00 Intro04:34 Before & After Impressions10:04 Show Impact Then & Now17:14 Plot Summary25:32 Side Characters31:17 Animation Quality34:57 The Banquet38:05 Character Arcs44:47 Yuri’s Friends48:16 Pork Cutlet Bowl50:06 Sequels51:45 Heated Rivalry54:59 Would a Sequel be Good?58:05 The Ending1:00:08 Connections to Real Life1:05:31 Victor’s Personality1:14:52 Final Anecdotes