The Joy Factory Monthly

By: The Joy Factory Monthly
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  • The Joy Factory Monthly is a, well, monthly podcast about geeky, nerdy, and downright awesome things in science, news, media, culture, and beyond. The focus each month: a handful of truly exciting and joyful things to get your geek soul jumping. Each episode, Shaun Duke (and maybe a guest) will talk about science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, history, and more, all with an eye on finding joy. So if you need a joyful fix, this show is for you! Get bonus content on Patreon

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Episodes
  • The Joy Factory Monthly #15: The Immortal Hulk w/ Alex Jennings
    Jul 29 2021

    And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the exciting pages of Marvel's The Immortal Hulk! This episode, I'm joined by Alex Jennings, author of the upcoming The Ballad of Perilous Graves and a supreme comics dork! Together, we discuss this rendition of the Hulk, some of the series' themes, and more!

    You can find out more about Alex's at these lovely spaces:

    • Alex's Website
    • Alex's Twitter
    • The Ballad of Perilous Graves (coming in 2022)

    If you are interested in checking out The Immortal Hulk, you can get the entire series via Marvel Unlimited!

    Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!

    Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

    Get bonus content on Patreon

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    38 mins
  • The Joy Factory Monthly #14: Podcast Parents Speaking Truth
    Jul 5 2021

    And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the pure wonder of podcasts! This episode, I'm joined by Sarah Nicolas -- author, podcaster, and book publishing superdork -- to talk about why we make podcasts, what keeps us tuned in, and what we love listening to!


    You can find out more about Sarah at these lovely spaces:

    • Sarah's Website
    • Sarah's Twitter
    • Sarah's YouTube
    • Queries, Qualms & Quirks
    • PubTalk and AgentChat Live


    Podcasts mentioned on this episode:

    • You're Wrong About
    • Maintenance Phase
    • Hidden Brain
    • Throughline
    • Code Switch
    • Planet Money
    • Science Versus
    • The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
    • Writing Excuses
    • Manuscript Academy
    • Printrun
    • Breaking the Glass Slipper
    • Fansplaining
    • Fictitious
    • Our Opinions Are Correct
    • Dungeon Master of None
    • No Such Thing as a Fish
    • Maltin on Movies
    • The Adventure Zone
    • Critshow
    • Starbirds
    • Speculate SF
    • Writer's Bone


    Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!


    Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

    Get bonus content on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins
  • The Joy Factory Monthly #13: Synthwave Handed Down from the Heavens
    Jun 28 2021

    And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the pure wonder of synthwave! This episode, I'm joined by The G -- a musician, literary critic, and all around awesome dude -- to talk about the synthwave genre and his new album, Wanderers!


    You can find out more about Alex at these lovely spaces:

    • The G's Bandcamp
    • The G's Twitter
    • The G's Instagram
    • Nerds of a feather, flock together
    • Wanderers (also on Spotify)
    • Also check out his other albums: Cosmopolis, Concrete Island, and Postcards from LA)
    • NewRetroWave Records
    • Time Slave Recordings


    Artists mentioned on this episode:

    • Essenger
    • Dance with the Dead
    • Casseter
    • FM-84
    • The Midnight
    • Timecop1983
    • Midnight Danger
    • Perturbator
    • PYLOT
    • Makeup and Vanity Set
    • Dimi Kaye
    • Czarina
    • Vandal Moon
    • FM Attack
    • Betamax
    • Miami Nights 1984
    • Lazerhawk
    • Elevate the Sky
    • Glitbiter
    • Mitch Murder
    • Highway Superstar
    • Vampire Stepdad


    Don't forget to sign up for the Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at shaunduke.net/contact or send me a tweet @shaunduke!


    Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at patreon.com/thejoyfactory!

    Get bonus content on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins

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