Stirring the Pot: Recent Episodes
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One of the most interesting aspects of the Dragon Ball world are the different races that Akira Toriyama created to fill this amazing setting. From the Saiyans to the Namekians to the Arlians, the Dragon Ball world is teeming with a multitude of unique and fun races to explore. Join Entertainment Stew as we utilize anthropology to examine the Saiyan Warrior Race.
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Sam
Derrick
Take the Course Here: DBZ 2000: The Anthropology of Saiyans
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For many, the Dragon Ball franchise begins and ends with Goku. He's the hero everyone loves and admires, the protagonist the story revolves around, and the centerpiece of the entire franchise. But what is a protagonist? What happens if we can envision a world where Goku isn't the protagonist? What does that mean for our understanding of the story of Dragon Ball?
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Sam
Derrick
Take the Course Here: DBZ 1000: Goku and the Anatomy of the Protagonist
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The E-Stew Crew introduces the next evolution of Entertainment Stew: Entertainment Stew University. Ontop of that Sam and Derrick give updates on various other Entertainment Stew projects.
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Sam
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The E-Stew Crew sits down to talk to Jonathan Concepcion, the developer behind OneBit Adventures! In this episode, we discuss his creative process and the thought process behind indie game development.
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Sam
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The E-Stew Crew sits down to talk about the newest issue of “Potluck” as well as the problems with A.I.
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The E-Stew Crew sits down to discuss the passing of Akira Toriyama, upcoming World of Vala adventure modules, and Romance in TTRPG’s.
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The E-Stew Crew sits down with Florida Based Artist Mojo.Jojo97 to explore the nature of Artist and Art within our world.
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Sam
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The E-Stew Crew sits down to discuss their time at Holiday Matsuri 2023. We talk about The Good, The Bad, The Worse, and The Terrible.
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Introducing Citadel a New Trading Card Game by us at Entertainment Stew!
Citadel is a strategy-based game of fortification and infiltration. Build your citadel. Select your champions. Further customize your team using tools, weapons, and summons. Play it fast-paced with limited teams and building resources, or settle in for a battle of minds with larger teams. Find a team that resonates with your style, or change it up each time to challenge yourself. Once you’ve got the rules, there are many ways to play. Featuring
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In our first interview in Stirring the Pot, Sam and Derrick sit with Medium Mushroom to discuss art and the philosophy of Nostalgia.
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Sam
Derrick
Medium Mushroom
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In our first interview in Stirring the Pot, Sam sits down with Lori of Kaze Illustrations to discuss her webcomic “Windswept” and the philosophies behind art.
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Sam
Lori from Kaze Illustrations
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The E-Stew crew sits to talk about the philosophy of Bruce Lee as the explore the philosophy of the hit fighting game Street Fighter 6.
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The E-Stew crew sits to talk about the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and apply it to the blockbuster Final Fantasy 16,
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Entertainment Stew has returned from summer break and kick starts it’s fall semester! Check out all the things we have coming up!
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Wrestling and anime are more alike than one would expect. Come join the E-Stew crew as we explore the real-life anime of pro wrestling and discuss why you should be watching it.
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The E-Stew Crew uses philosophy to break down the aesthetic aspects of popular sports. Utilizing anime to try and come to a consensus.
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The E-Stew Crew are getting ready for another visit to Megacon Orlando!
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We’re back with a retrospective on our first season of “The World of Vala: Ties that Bind!”
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The E-Stew Crew breaks down their thoughts on their holiday con-season with Holiday Matsuri & Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay.
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The E-Stew Crew breaks down their thoughts on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and break it down with the use of the E-Stew review system which examines a piece of media through the categories of Plot, Construction, Themes, and Characters.
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The E-Stew crew breaks down the First Bayonetta game and make sure they breakdown the scores for the Classic Spooky film Beetlejuice.
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The E-Stew crew breaks down and reviews the first episode of “Bleach Thousand Year Blood War” and then talk about the Anthropology of the Soul Society.
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We kick off Entertainment Boo with our Halloween Franchise Retrospective? We sat and marathon all of the Halloween movies how did we feel about them?
Tampa Bay Comic Con has come and gone, and with that, our, Con-Season is over. Sam and Derrick also suffer through the second season of Miraculous Ladybug!
The E-Stew Crew sit down to judge Season 1 of Miraculous Ladybug.
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Episode Description
The E-Stew Crew sit down to talk Metrocon 2022 and their Summer Con Season.
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Derrick
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Sam
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The E-Stew Crew sit down at Megacon 2022 to perform a live version of their panel “Let’s Create a Tabletop Podcast.”
Episode Description
The E-Stew Crew sit down to critical review and discuss different topics relating to Pokémon Legends Arceus.
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Josmar
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The E-Stew Crew sit down to discuss their first impressions on the newest Pokemon Game! After 15 hours how does the crew feel?
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Josmar
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We’re back again with an explosive episode of Beast Mode! This time we focus on Animes from the Shonen Genre!
Playing Beast Mode is simple: Each of you will take turns to choose a topic and answer a set amount of questions for each topic. If you get one of the questions wrong your turn will automatically end and subsequent players can steal your question and if they continue from there and answer all of the remaining questions they will receive the full points from the topic.
While those are the basic rules for the game but this game runs on pure chaos. The rules will change at the whims of the host and the only thing you know about Beast Mode is that your ultimate enemy is the host.
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Josmar
Episode Description
World of Vala Ties that Bind began its start on Christmas day, but we’re not done giving gifts! The E-Stew crew sits down to talk about the creative process behind the episode while interviewing our newest player character.
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Josmar
The E-Stew crew sit down to discuss their time at Holiday Matsuri 2021! We also share hints for a holiday surprise for all of you. Thank you so much for your patience as we move into a new phase for our company.
Episode Description
The E-Stew Crew are ready to overthink Ethics and the ever-popular Pokemon Series. We utilize the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and Christine Korsgaard as the groundwork for our ethical philosophy talk on Pokemon.
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Josmar
Linkdump
Tik Tok Guy Hold’s his Girlfriend Hostage
Episode Description
In this episode, we play the Chaotic Game of Beast Mode! The subject “Pokémon!” L:isten to the chaos of our very own game show!
Playing Beast Mode is simple: Each of you will take turns to choose a topic and answer a set amount of questions for each topic. If you get one of the questions wrong your turn will automatically end and subsequent players can steal your question and if they continue from there and answer all of the remaining questions they will receive the full points from the topic.
While those are the basic rules for the game but this game runs on pure chaos. The rules will change at the whims of the host and the only thing you know about Beast Mode is that your ultimate enemy is the host.
So are you ready?
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Josmar
Episode Description
In this episode, we focus on our Interview with ROYΔLTYa seven-piece Vocal Band after a performance at Metrocon 2021. Afterward, listen to a selection of songs from their performance. A video version of this interview will be made available a few days after this episode drops!
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Derrick
Assia
Linkdump
ROYΔLTY Instagram
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Episode Description
Utilizing a combination of Haikyuu, Captain Tsubasa, and real-life sports we philosophically examine the innate artistry of sports.
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
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Another weekend another convention! We had amazing time performing our panels for all of you! Here are our thoughts on our time at Tampa Bay Comic Con 2021
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
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Episode Description
Entertainment Stew just had a wonderful time at Metrocon this past week. Here are our thoughts on our time at this wonderful convention! Keep visiting Entertainmentstew.com for more of our Metrocon coverage!
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
Entertainment Stew Shop (Promo Code: METROCON for 15% off your order.)
Metrocon
ROYΔLTY
Episode Description
ICarly is back and so are we! How great is this revival and why won’t we cover Marvel things anymore?
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Derrick
Sam
Linkdump
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Utilizing our new review system Sam, Derrick, and John break down and give our thoughts on Zack Snyder’s Justice League..
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Derrick
Sam
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Final Score
o John – 12 (Silver)
o Derrick – 11 (Silver)
o Sam – 9 (Bronze)
o Entertainment Stew Average Score – 11 (Silver)
Episode Description
Utilizing our new review system Sam and Derrick break down their review of WandaVision.
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Derrick
Sam
Linkdump
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Episode 1 - Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience
Episode Description: Wanda and Vision struggle to conceal their powers during dinner with Vision's boss and his wife.
Plot - 2
Construction - 4
Themes - 2
Characters -1
Overall - 9 (Bronze)
Episode 2 - Don’t Touch That Dial
Episode Description: In an effort to fit in, Wanda and Vision perform a magic act in their community talent show.
Plot - 2
Construction - 4
Themes - 2
Characters - 2
Overall - 10 (Bronze)
Episode 3 - Now in Color
Episode Description: Wanda's pregnancy fritzes her powers as she and Vision prepare for an accelerated delivery.
Plot - 2
Construction - 4
Themes -2
Characters - 3
Overall - 11 (Silver)
Episode 4 - We Interrupt This Program
Episode Description: Monica Rambeau, tasked with a special assignment regarding sentient weapons, goes missing.
Plot - 3
Construction - 4
Themes - 3
Characters -4
Overall - 14 (Silver)
Episode 5 - On a Very Special Episode...
Episode Description: Wanda addresses Vision's worries when he grows suspicious of the neighbors' strange behavior.
Plot - 4
Construction - 4
Themes - 4
Characters - 4
Overall - 16 (Gold)
Episode 6 - All-New Halloween Spooktacular!
Episode Description: Disturbances on Halloween separate Wanda from Vision, who looks into anomalous activity in Westview.
Plot - 3
Construction - 4
Themes - 3
Characters - 3
Overall - 13 (Silver)
Episode 7 - Breaking the Fourth Wall
Episode Description: Monica plots her return, Wanda navigates unsettling complications, and Vision forms a new alliance.
Plot - 2
Construction - 3
Themes - 4
Characters -2
Overall - 11 (Silver)
Episode 8 - Previously On
Episode Description: Wanda embarks on a troubling journey revisiting her past for insight into her present and future.
Plot - 4
Construction - 4
Themes - 4
Characters - 4
Overall - 16 (Gold)
Episode 9 - The Series Finale
Episode Description: Wanda battles Agatha and Vision fights his S.W.O.R.D. counterpart as Hayward launches an attack on Westview.
Plot - 2
Construction - 2
Themes - 2
Characters -2
Overall - 6 (Dirt)
WandaVision - Season 1
Score - 11 (Silver
Episode Description
Utilizing our new review system Sam and Derrick break down the first five episodes of WandaVision.
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Derrick
Sam
Linkdump
Entertainment Stew Shop
Episode Description
Utilizing our new review system the E-Stew crew reviews the most anticipated game of 2020 ‘Cyberpunk 2077.’
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Derrick
John
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
Entertainment Stew Shop
Episode Description
The E-Stew crew talks a new TCG project, a new Entertainment Stew merch store, Pre-Ordering Next Gen Consoles, and answering fan questions.
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Derrick
Sam
John
Linkdump
EVERYTHING CULTURALLY WRONG WITH MULAN 2020 (And How They Could've Been Fixed)
Episode Description
In this episode, the E-Stew crew sits down to give there thoughts on Season 3 of the Netflix original Aggretsuko!
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Episode Description
In this episode, the E-Stew crew sits down to talk about the ‘Dragon Ball’ series through the lens of Anthropology!
This podcast has actually spun out of a panel that was supposed to premiere this year at the various conventions we attend. An idea spawned by Sam as she attempts to use the lens of anthropology to provide an extra bit of insight to one of our favorite tales.
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Derrick
Assia
Sam
Episode Description
In this episode, the E-Stew crew sits down to discuss the potential value of utilizing video games in education.
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Derrick
Assia
John
Sam
Episode Description
In this episode, the E-Stew crew sits down to break down a new entertainment ranking system for Entertainment Stew use.
We as a nation are currently going through a time of great strife. Entertainment Stew LLC will always stand for diversity and inclusivity. We will not ignore the injustices that are affecting Black people in our country and in our communities.
If you have the means, please donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Florida Bail Fund, and Black Lives Matter. Sign the petitions calling for justice for so many of our brothers and sisters. Links in the link dump below.
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George Floyd Memorial Fund
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Black Lives Matter
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Episode Description
Welcome to E-Stew’s first Hip-Hop Listening Party. Hip-Hop Listening Party consists of choosing a number of hip-hop songs (either off of an album or a curated playlist) and discuss that song through the lens of philosophy, history, socio-culturally, or even your own viewpoints. Today’s Hip Hop listening party will focus on Run the Jewels latest release: RTJ4.
For this episode of Stirring the Pot will shout out Found Familiar Coffee. Found Familiar is an amazing coffee company that we love sharing with all of you in our Tabletop podcast. We’re bringing it to Stirring the Pot for an excellent opportunity to raise money for great causes.
Right now 20% of revenue from your purchases from the website will go to 1 of 3 organizations (The NAACP, Black Lives Matter, or/and the Minnesota Freedom Fund.) In addition to this Using, the Code ESTEW at checkout will give you 10% off your order at Foundfamiliarcoffee.com. Any money raised using this promo code will also go to these organizations.
If you have the means, please donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Florida Bail Fund, and Black Lives Matter. Sign the petitions calling for justice for so many of our brothers and sisters. Links in the link dump below.
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Derrick
Assia
Special Guests
Tatiana
Anthony
Dr. H.A.
Linkdump
RTJ4 - Soundtrack Link
George Floyd Memorial Fund
NAACP
Florida Bail Fund
Black Lives Matter
Episode Description
We as a nation are currently going through a time of great strife. Entertainment Stew LLC will always stand for diversity and inclusivity. We will not ignore the injustices that are affecting Black people in our country and in our communities.
If you have the means, please donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Florida Bail Fund, and Black Lives Matter. Sign the petitions calling for justice for so many of our brothers and sisters. Links in the link dump below.
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
John
Linkdump
George Floyd Memorial Fund
Florida Bail Fund
Black Lives Matter
Within the comment section don’t forget to post questions for our upcoming twitch stream!
Episode Description
The E-Stew crew sits down and discusses the amazing CYOA game series ‘Wayhaven Chronicles'.’
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
Seraphinite Games
Wayhaven Chronicles
Seraphinite Games Patreon
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Episode Description
The E-Stew crew sits down and discusses the premiere of Entertainment Stew Wrestling, Dungeons and Dragons in the Classroom, and Wayhaven Chronicles.
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
Tabletop adventure in the Classroom
Seraphinite Games
Wayhaven Chronicles
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Episode Description
The E-Stew crew sits down and discusses their 4 year anniversary as well as the impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment industry.
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Derrick
Sam
Assia
Linkdump
Ticketmaster Policy Change
WWE Listed as Essential
Tabletop adventure in the Classroom
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