Labyrinth of the Bizarre

Welcome to the Mystery Shack(or what we call Labyrinth of the Bizarre)! In today’s episode, join us as we discuss the Disney Channel show Gravity Falls(Elia’s favorite animated show). Cryptids, hot triangles, and unconventional parental figures all come together to create a wonderful universe that we are excited to analyze.

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

- First Nations Development

- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting

- Transcript

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

Is this a discussion or is Elia just in love with Lan and made Rea read the book? Both. Definitely both. An exciting episode on Fonda Lee’s Jade City and everything that makes this book great! There was world-building, interesting sibling dynamics, and more that made us love this book, so take the time to join us in obsessing over this world.

Supporting talking points in this episode: world-building!, Rea’s fixation on labeling things as the five stages of grief, Elia’s love for sad older siblings, Kaul Lan’s greatness

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

Elia’s Jade City playlists:

- On my honor, my life, and my jade

- get up, keep going | Kaul Lan

- i don’t feel anything anymore | Kaul Hilo

- Red Dead Redemption 2

- Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery Podcast

- First Nations Development

- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting

- Transcript

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

A discussion that feels as long awaited as this film was, Elia and Rea finally talk about Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Join them as they cover a bit of the history of the film, the writing, and fascinating character arcs.

Supporting talking points in this episode: Steppenwolf’s thighs, Elia thirsting too much over Steppenwolf, frustrated Rea noises, and a new end segment!

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

Links Elia mentions in the episode are found in our transcript because Elia wants to share so many that they don't fit here.

- First Nations Development

- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting

- Transcript

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

The time to discuss one of the most controversial movies has come! Batman V Superman the Ultimate Edition (dir. Zack Snyder)!

Supporting talking points in this episode: white savior moments, being a poser, geeks vs nerds, and a surprise announcement at the end of the episode!

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

- Every difference in BVS Ultimate Edition

- Chris Terrio on BVS, Joss Whedon, and Warner Brothers

- “The American conscience died...” blogpost

- First Nations Development

- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting

- Transcript

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

It’s finally here! An episode on Man of Steel (dir. Zack Snyder)! Rea and Elia come together to discuss the theme of immigrants and hope in this Superman movie. Join them as they really dig into this iteration of Clark Kent, and his journey with identity, heritage, and culture.

Supporting talking points in this episode: random pokémon references, stuffy noses in cold weather, and tornadoes, twisters, hurricanes--whatever the hell those are called.

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:
- Man of Steel (2013)
- Ray Fisher case update on SyFy’s Krypton and Nadria Tucker
- First Nations Development
- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting
- Transcript- Elia (they/them)
- Andrea (she/her)
- Our website
- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

Not a big pokémon fan? Don’t worry! Neither are we! Join Rea and Elia as they talk about world building and character designs in Pokémon Detective Pikachu! They also spend the majority of this episode fawning over and even shedding some tears for pokémon.

Supporting talking points in this episode: pokémon gym leaders, Choose your fighter: Rea crying over Charizard vs Elia raving over Mr. Mime, very specific pokémon textures, critique of parent child relationship, R-Rated explosions

Content warnings: major spoilers for Pokémon Detective Pikachu, loud noises, reference to a major spoiler in Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

- First Nations Development

- Resource to find out whose land you are inhabiting
- Transcript

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

Short little announcement on why there has been a delay in LOTB episodes, and some bonus content to expect very soon!

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:
- Transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/fo...​
- Elia (they/them): https://goldenlyres.carrd.co/​
- Andrea (she/her): https://twitter.com/CryptidRea​
- Our website: https://labyrinthofthebizarre.buzzspr...​
- Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/labyrinthpod​

In this episode, Elia and Rea have a spoiler free (actually Elia shares one minor spoiler) conversation about the horrifying works of Junji Ito. As they have read different stories by Ito, they talk about their own experiences in being introduced to his work, memorable panels and stories, and moments that Ito made them want to vomit.

Supporting talking points in this episode: Meryl Streep, gross oil, yelling at each other, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, dangerous stunts, Elia annoying Rea (A LOT)

Content Warnings: gagging noises, trypophobic descriptions, snails (a lot of snail talk), minimal spoilers, cannibalism, loud noises, oily/slimy descriptions, body horror description

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

- Transcripts

- The Junji Ito panels referenced throughout the episode

- The REAL process behind the plane jump in Mission Impossible: Fallout because Elia recalled information incorrectly

- The plane jump scene in the movie Mission Impossible: Fallout

- The Drifting Classroom by Kazuo Umezu

- Uzumaki movie trailer

- Elia (they/them)

- Andrea (she/her)

- Our website

- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

Elia and Rea discuss Jurassic Park (1993, dir. Steven Spielberg) and Jurassic World (2015, dir. Colin Trevorrow), and the themes of capitalism, evolution and progress in the franchise. Having read the book, Rea also covers the thematic changes Jurassic Park underwent during its film adaptation.

Supporting talking points in this episode: follow up on Wonder Woman 1984, fawning over Dr. Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm, dinosaurs, Rea’s mystery fictional crush, dinosaurs, theme parks, fond childhood memories, online shopping, dinosaurs

Content warnings: racism, sexual assault, white supremacy, pedophilia, gore, death

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast by two QTPOC that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:

Links:
- Transcript
- Wonder Woman (2017) banned in several countries
- More on the banning of Wonder Woman (2017)
- Backlash over Amr Waked joining WW84
- Chris Pratt and Hillsong Church
- More on Chris Pratt
- The Gadsden Flag
- Ricky Garcia
- More on Ricky Garcia
- One example of white supremacists idolizing Chris Pratt
- Elia (they/them)
- Andrea (she/her)
- Our website
- Our Twitter

Email us questions and comments at [email protected]

In this episode, Elia and Rea discuss the new DCEU film Wonder Woman 1984 (2020, dir. Patty Jenkins) and the blatant racism and white savior complex in it.

Supporting talking points in this episode: issues of consent, 80's nostalgia, lack of plot continuity, and a look at Maxwell Lord's internal racism

Content warnings: in depth spoilers for Wonder Woman 1984, racism, cis sexist tropes, sexual assault

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast by two QTPOC that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

Links:
- All Transcripts
- Elia (they/them) on social media
- Andrea (she/her) on Twitter
- Learn about what is happening in Palestine and what you can do to help
- On Gal Gadot
- Israeli Airstrike Mentioned
- More ways to support Palestinian children
- Screenshot of Gal's Instagram Post
- Origin of Cheetah
- Our website


Email us questions and comments at [email protected]