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Heroes & Whiskey: The Podcast

Heroes & Whiskey: The Podcast

By: Tim Whitney
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Musings and conversations on life, the universe, and everything, with peaty undertones and a healthy dose of liquid courage. We get super-nerdy talking about the modern art of storytelling and the impact of those narratives on our lives through the lens of our favorite films, shows, books, and games - Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Marvel, and all lesser properties. Nerd out while exploring why you're nerding out. Meta-nerd out. The basement bar is open... grab your favorite cocktail and join us!Tim Whitney Art
Episodes
  • Is the Hero's Journey Good for Our Mental Health?

    Is the Hero's Journey Good for Our Mental Health?
    May 15 2022

    In this last episode before Jack hits the road for California, Tim and Jack discuss and debate whether the Hero's Journey is good for our psyche, and how it impacts different generations differently.
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    49 mins
  • The Heroine's Journey

    The Heroine's Journey
    Mar 30 2022

    Modern fantasy and adventure media (and storytelling in general) is dominated by the hero's journey, but does that archetype apply to girls and women? Tim invites some special guests to the basement bar to explore the evolution of female lead characters in modern media.
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    44 mins
  • Why The Last Jedi is the Star Wars We All Need

    Why The Last Jedi is the Star Wars We All Need
    Mar 21 2022

    It's the most polarizing film in the Star Wars franchise, but is it unfulfilled promise or an abandonment of legacy? Tim and Jack unpack why everyone has such strong opinions about Star Wars as a whole, and The Last Jedi in particular, and what Yoda would like us to know about clinging to outdated notions too tightly.
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    55 mins
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