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Unpacking the Shelf
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A gaming, comics & pop culture podcast by Adam & Alex.
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Episode 98 - Across the Nexus
2w ago01:34:40Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.We're back with more Ultraman Nexus (2004-2005), as we continue are watchthrough with the next 12 episodes (i.e. 13-24). We do briefly discuss elements of episode 25, and generally spoil everything else in between, so listener be warned!In other news: (1:14:44) - Alex has (finally) read the comic Dawnrunner, written by Ram V, illustrated by Evan Cagle, with colors by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar.(1:19:36) - Adam has been contemplating the works of Tatsuo Satô, who recently passed away, such as Cat Soup & Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars.Link for the article mentioned by Adam: Keitai Denjuu Telefang: The real game behind an infamous Pokémon bootlegAnd if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 97 - The Other Journey to the West
4w ago01:45:55Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.We're back and talking about Nobody (2026), a Chinese animated filed which was recently released, and plays with elements of Journey to the West.In other news: (1:19:46) - Adam watched the original The Devil Wears Prada (2006), because it's sequel just came out.(1:30:13) - Alex has started playing the Dragon Quest HD2D remakes, starting with the first one.And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 96 - Legends of the Mice
Apr 2701:38:05Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.We're back and talking about David Petersen's Mouse Guard. That's right, there's a new volume of Mouse Guard on shelves, so naturally this means we go back and talk about the first three volumes: Fall 1152, Winter 1152, and Black Axe.In other news: (1:13:14) - Adam has been attempting to play Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, but largely failing due to the complexities of mods for those games.(1:30:44) - Alex has read the latest (print) volume of Atomic Robo, The Agents of C.H.A.N.G.E.And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 95 - Write With the Intent to Kill
Apr 1301:48:23Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.We're back and talking anime, specifically Journal with Witch. But that's not all! We're also joined by Sylvia Jones, who reviewed it for Anime News Network, where she is a regular contributor, and also helps co-write This Week in Anime.In other news: (1:27:00) - Sylvia has been listening to a lot of pop records, specifically these three: U by underscores, Sexistential by Robyn, and WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayyyter.(1:30:40) - Adam has been reading Akane-banashi by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, as well as Marriagetoxin by Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda, both of which have anime currently airing.(1:37:30) - Alex has been playing Dorfromantik, a very chill strategy puzzle video game.And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 94 - ... and is this not my paradise?
Mar 3001:38:25Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.We're back with another webcomic, which was also published by First Second in 2011, Zahra's Paradise by Amir & Khalil. It seemed particularly timely that we read it, with the current conflict in Iran.In other news: (1:07:39) - Adam has been reading more comics by Zerocalcare, specifically Forget My Name.(1:14:22) - Alex has been watching Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 93 - Into the Nexus
Mar 1601:48:09Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.It's time we talked about Ultraman again! Specifically focusing on the first 12 episodes of Ultraman Nexus (2004-2005). In other news: (1:18:26) - Adam has been reading Erotic Comics in Japan: An Introduction to Eromanga by Kaoru Nagayama.(1:29:16) - Alex has been playing more Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.Links for the articles mentioned by Adam: Gridman, Dynazenon and the Hasegawa Nexus A Guide to All the Pokémon TypesAnd if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 92 - The "Arco" Revenge
Mar 301:40:33Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.This episode we feature a game we missed at launch, and didn't get to until now, specifically the criminally underrated Arco.In other news: (1:18:01) - Adam watched Faithful Findings (2012), which is famously one of the worst movies ever made.(1:24:17) - Alex also watched a movie, which he quite liked, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025).And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 91 - Meme Lord Kaguya
Feb 1601:35:57Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.It's movie time, as we discuss the recently released Cosmic Princess Kaguya.In other news: (1:10:59) - Adam has been watching Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table.(1:19:16) - Alex has finished Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.And if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 90 - Our Top 3 of 2025 Pt. 2
Feb 201:54:47Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.it's part two of our Top 3 episode, once more alongside Kyrie Page, host/editor at Scanline Media, who you can now also support on Patreon!Here are our final picks:Kyrie - Demi Adejuyigbe: Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip on Dropout.tv (2:39)Adam - Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER - (26:17)Alex - Dandadan the manga & season 2 of the anime (51:05)In other news: (1:12:14) - Kyrie has been reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong as translated by Moss Roberts.(1:24:58) - Adam been reading Dumbing of Age.(1:37:54) - Alex has gone back to replay Citizen Sleeper, since he had never properly finished the DLC and so he can properly play Citizen Sleeper 2.We've also had Kyrie on before on these episodes:Episode 67 - Where we talk about Power Rangers & Super SentaiEpisode 75 - Where we talk about Thunderbolt FantasyAnd if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
Transcribe →Episode 89 - Our Top 3 of 2025 Pt. 1
Jan 1901:49:29Tap to summarizeUnpacking the Shelf is a podcast by Adam and Alex.It's a new year, so once more it's time for our Top 3 episode! This time we welcome back Kyrie Page, host/editor at Scanline Media, who you can now also support on Patreon!This year we've slightly modified our formula, while we've still picked out three things that were either enjoyed in the previous year, or also came out during that year. This time we've picked one item to discuss at greater length, which we will do in part two!For now here are each of our first two picks!Kyrie - SPACE RANGER I: DISCOVERY by Tsundere Alley, also available on Bandcamp - (11:06). Additional links for BIRDBRAIN (w/ OK Glass) feat. Kasane Teto by Jamie Paige - relevant at (13:20) & Parties Are for Losers feat. Yuzuki Yukari by Ferry - relevant at (26:29) where Adam mentions Z.A.T.O.Adam - Apocalypse Hotel (27:02)Alex - DC's Absolute Universe Comics (42:38)Kyrie - Kamen Rider ZEZTZ (58:21)Adam - Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon (1:13:53)Alex - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (1:29:17)Also, here's some additional listening! Alex's picks were further discussed in these episodes:Episode 73 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive EditionEpisode 76 - Absolute Martian ManhunterEpisode 86 - Absolute Wonder WomanWe've also had Kyrie on before on these episodes:Episode 67 - Where we talk about Power Rangers & Super SentaiEpisode 75 - Where we talk about Thunderbolt FantasyAnd if you have any questions or comments for us, you can reach us at unpackingtheshelf@gmail.com.You can find Adam on Bluesky @wendeego & his writing on Crunchyroll News, Comics Beat, & ANIWIRE, and Alex's creative work at sandcomic.com.Intro & Outro track: A.T.M. (Alien Time Machine) by Atum.
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