Miscellaneous Diversions

About Miscellaneous Diversions

An essay-style podcast, where I'll discuss films, TV, and other media. Stick around, listen to any episodes that you find interesting. Also, check out my other show, The Traumatised Pineapple Podcast, available on Anchor and most major podcast platforms.

Publisher

MiscalleneousDiversions

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Feb 2022

Latest episode

2 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2025

   Chloe Was Always Dead: Why You're Wrong About 'Life is Strange'

   First episode of 2025! And what better subject to start it on than one of my favourite games. God help us all if that comment about RWBY ends up giving me an excuse to talk about that show, you have not seen me get overly invested in a silly thing until you see me talking about RWBY. Content Warnings: Mental Health, suicide, sexual assault, grief InnuendoStudios, 'Superposition: The Genre of Life is Strange': https://youtu.be/19xgdLF5agU?si=XWcOBWQs55kGOPDu MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Other Music: "Moonrise" by Reed Mathis, from YouTube's Audio Library "Danse Morialta" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Lost and Found" by Dan Lebowitz, from YouTube's Audio Library "Fractal of Light" by Chris Haugen, from YouTube's Audio Library "Outlaw's Farewell" (Pts 1 and 2) by Reed Mathis, from YouTube's Audio Library "In the Wild" by National Sweetheart, from YouTube's Audio Library

2. 

   6 Oct 2024

   I Am Gwen Stacy (Or, Why Some Characters Are Us)

   Very personal one this time! But the second I rewatched this film, I knew I had to make this episode. 'Girls Own The Void: Trans Woman, Alienation, and Metastability' by Lily Alexandre: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Abzhrt-Z6g MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Other Music: 'Nighttime Stroll' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Rhodesia" by Twin Musicom (from YouTube Audio Library) 'Soporific' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Danse Morialta" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'The Bluest Star' by the 126ers, Taken from YouTube Audio Library

3. 

   10 Jul 2024

   Defending Thasmin (I Can't Believe You've Made Me Do This)

   I don't even like this ship. James Woodall's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olpn9YsyMeM&t=1011s MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Other Music: 'Noel and Horatio's Theme' by Taylor Harbision, used by permission 'Sunny Days' by Anno Domini Beats, from YouTube's Audio Library 'Soporific' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Lottery' by Anno Domini Beats, from YouTube's Audio Library "Rhodesia" by Twin Musicom (from YouTube Audio Library) "Dance Morialta" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

4. 

   29 Oct 2023

   'Fruits Basket' and The Salvation of Akito Soma

   It feels a little funny that within, like, a week of making a mini-episode about feeling like I had nothing personal and artistic to make, I came out with my most personal episode yet... Colleen's video: Gender Expression in Shoujo Manga - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzJxGnTDXZE) Music: 'Nighttime Stroll' by E's Jimmy Jams, from YouTube's Audio Library 'Danse Morialta' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Gymnopedie No. 2' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Soporific' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 'Lottery' by Anno Domini Beats, from YouTube's Audio Library 'Sunny Days' by Anno Domini Beats, from YouTube's Audio Library 'Clair de Lune' by Claude Debussy, arranged by Beta Records, from YouTube's Audio Library MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison

5. 

   13 Oct 2023

   On Art, Inspiration, and Wanting More: A Breakdown

   Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything. This is a bit of explanation about why. Also a good piece of evidence that I need to hurry up and find a counsellor. Music: "Gymnopedie no. 2" by Kevin Macleod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "The Bluest Sky" by The 126ers, from YouTube's Audio Library MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison.

6. 

   3 Jun 2023

   That NYT Article About Hannah Gadsby is Dumb Actually (Bonus Minisode)

   I got pissy about an article and decided to ramble about it. Also, apologies for the way I sound in some of this; I'm currently in the middle of voice training and haven't quite gotten used to speaking in a higher register yet, so my pitch is a bit up and down. I also had to rerecord a load of bits because I forgot Hannah Gadsby uses they/them pronouns, so that's why the editing is a bit jumpy. MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Music: "Nighttime Stroll" by E's Jammy Jams (from YouTube Audio Library)

7. 

   14 Mar 2023

   All The World's A Stage: Comparing and Analysing 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' and 'Revue Starlight'

   You have no idea how long I've been wanting to put this essay out there. I wrote it in 2020, and never had anything to do with it until I started this project. I'm super proud of this piece, and everything else I've made over the past year. Now I just need to work out how to one-up it next year! MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Music: "Gymnopedie no.1" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Sunny Days" by Anno Domini Beats (from YouTube Audio Library) "Noel and Horatio's Theme" by Taylor Harbison (used with permission) "Dance Morialta" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Gymnopedie no.2" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Hall of the Mountain King" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "March of the Spoons" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Soporific" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Clair de Lune" by Beta Record (from YouTube Audio Library) "Rhodesia" by Twin Musicom (from YouTube Audio Library) "Nighttime Stroll" by E's Jammy Jams (from YouTube Audio Library) "Lottery by Anno Domini Beats (From YouTube Audio Library)

8. 

   27 Jan 2023

   I Fixed 'Good For You' (Bonus Minisode)

   See, this was a proper mini episode. Less than five minutes, for an idea I literally only had when I woke up this morning. Go watch Laura Crone's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyvMPbHU5ww Music: Sunny Days by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison

9. 

   11 Jan 2023

   Why I Can't Go Back to 'BoJack Horseman'

   Sorry it's been a while again! Last few months have been little hectic so I had this script lying around for weeks before I recorded and edited it. Bit of a heavier and more personal one today, but I'm super proud with how it's turned out. The next episode should be something a little special, potentially for the 1 year anniversary of the podcast if I can get my shit together! Links: Dan Olsen (Folding Ideas), 'A Lukewarm Defence of Fifty Shades of Grey' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzk9N7dJBec Jack Saint, 'DAHMER (2022) Should Not Exist' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EADSfqtxXk Music: 'March of the Spoons' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Soporific' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Lottery' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library 'Rhodesia' Twin Musicom Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ 'Sunny Days' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library 'Gymnopedia no. 2' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'The Bluest Star' by the 126ers, Taken from YouTube Audio Library MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison

10. 

    17 Nov 2022

    Mick Schumacher's Parasocial Hell (Bonus Minisode)

    Just a little unscripted ramble about some new F1 driver contract nonsense, that I thought gave some good extra context to the Daniel Ricciardo stuff from a few months ago. Back soon with something more substantial. MiscDiv theme by Taylor Harbison

11. 

    4 Nov 2022

    'Dear Evan Hansen' has an Identity Crisis

    I've definitely got the 'miscellaneous' part of this title down. This was an interesting one to put together, so I hope you enjoy it! Next time, I'm going to be putting together a (hopefully) shorter piece on True Crime, and after that I've got a very fun, long-form piece that I've been working on for a couple of years, so I'm looking forward to finally sharing that. MiscDiv Theme by Taylor Harbison Music: 'Holiday Weasel' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Soporific' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'March of the Spoons' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Sunny Days' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library 'Rhodesia' Twin Musicom Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ 'Lottery' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library

12. 

    12 Aug 2022

    Daniel Ricciardo's Parasocial Hell

    Bit of a longer one this time! I honestly started writing it expecting it to be 20 minutes at the most, but then it grew a little. Very proud of this one, though. It was a lot of fun to put together. A HUGE thank you to my anonymous friends who read the mean tweets for me - you really added a lot to the project! MiscDiv theme by Taylor Harbison. Music: 'Hall of the Mountain King' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Noel & Horatio's Theme' by Taylor Harbison Used by Permission 'Holiday Weasel' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Soporific' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'March of the Spoons' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Sunny Days' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library 'Rhodesia' Twin Musicom Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ 'Lottery' by Anno Domini Beats Taken from YouTube Audio Library

13. 

    17 Apr 2022

    Epilogue to 'The Batman'

    This took a bit longer to make than I expected! Not because it took ages to write or record or edit (in fact, taking it from script to finished took barely more than an hour), but because I've just been really busy recently. Guess that's what I get for finally finding a job... Anyway, hope this is interesting. I'll be back soon with something not about Batman. MiscDiv theme by the amazing Taylor Harbison. Music: "Intrepid" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Soporific" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

14. 

    13 Mar 2022

    Prelude to 'The Batman'

    As this episode comes out, I'm sitting in the cinema, waiting for 'The Batman' to start. Let's talk about why I'm not convinced just yet. As always, the MiscDiv theme was created by the fantastic Taylor Harbison. Other music: "Holiday Weasel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Gymnopedie No. 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Soporific" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Clair de Lune" Claud Debussy Beta Records Sourced from YouTube Audio Library

15. 

    14 Feb 2022

    Shut the Hell Up and Make Something - An Introduction

    And here we are! This is a project I've been super excited to get started on. I'm hoping to get my first proper essay out reasonably soon, so keep an eye out here for that when it comes out. A monumentally huge thanks to Taylor Harbison for the show's theme; it's fantastic as always. Other Music: "Hall of the Mountain King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Clair de Lune' Performed by the United States Navy Band Acquired from Beta Records Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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