D/REZZED: A Clownfish TV Podcast
Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal. Only somewhat serious and never boring. We delve into more detail about the games, movies, comics, technology, and phenomena that interest us. Hosted by Kneon from Clownfish TV with a variety of guests. VIDEO version of new episodes available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify and Libsyn. Support Us: http://patreon.com/ClownfishTV On the web: http://www.ClownfishTV.com Produced by Clownfish Studios LLC and WebReef Media. For advertising opportunities, please email [email protected]
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UFOs Over California! Mass Sightings in Lancaster, Palmdale?! [Paranormal News]
08/18/2024
UFOs Over California! Mass Sightings in Lancaster, Palmdale?! [Paranormal News]
UFOs are being spotted in Lancaster and Palmdale, California via Ring cameras. What’s going on here? And why is California such a hotspot for UFO activity? LISTEN to our Podcasts - D/REZZED Video Game News - https://link.chtbl.com/drezzed Clownfish TV: Audio Edition - https://link.chtbl.com/ClownfishTV ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Recent UFO sightings in California, particularly in Palmdale and Lancaster, are generating national interest and speculation about advanced government technology, potential misidentifications, and the influence of military activity. 00:00 UFO sightings in California, particularly in Palmdale and Lancaster, are trending nationally, with witnesses reporting unusual flying patterns and prompting investigations. 04:43 Mass UFO sightings in Palmdale near Edwards Air Force Base spark speculation about advanced government aircraft testing. 07:16 Recent UFO sightings in California may be misidentified drones, complicated by technology that blurs the line between genuine and edited footage. 09:15 Upcoming UFO sightings in California spark debate over their authenticity amid conspiracy theories linking them to election distractions and military tests. 11:21 Multiple UFO sightings in Lancaster and Palmdale, including five zigzagging in ten seconds, spark speculation about geographic influences and military activity. 13:31 Recent UFO sightings in California are raising questions about their authenticity, with many attributing them to drones or digital manipulation amid a growing willingness to report such phenomena. 15:23 Witnesses in California and Pennsylvania report unusual aerial activity and military aircraft, sparking UFO speculation. 17:25 Increased military activity in California coincides with recent mass UFO sightings, raising speculation about advanced technology and government secrecy surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Paranormal #UFOs #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
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The Bungie IMPLOSION, Disney Game Cringe, PalWorld Decline and More! [Video Game News]
08/02/2024
The Bungie IMPLOSION, Disney Game Cringe, PalWorld Decline and More! [Video Game News]
In this episode of Video Game News on D/REZZED, we talk about the fallout of Bungie laying off at least 17% of its staff, video game voice actors going on strike, Disney doubling down on video games, Mai from SNK getting censored, and Palworld numbers on the decline. ➡️ Fan Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ClownfishTV ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishGaming.net The gaming industry is facing significant challenges, including layoffs, restructuring, and potential AI use, as well as the entry of major companies like Disney and Netflix, leading to concerns about commercialization and the impact on existing games and franchises. 00:00 Bungie lays off 20-30% of staff, Sony acquires the studio, voice actors protest Warner Brothers for AI use, Disney, Netflix, and Amazon entering gaming, and SNK versus Capcom artwork is censored. 05:48 Voice actors are on strike due to fear of being replaced by AI, leading to potential layoffs and restructuring in the gaming industry. 11:30 Disney and Netflix are trying to enter the gaming industry, but it may be too late as the industry is already imploding. 15:42 Video game spending declines, live service games impact market, top 20 bestselling premium games in US, Mega Cat Studios developing retro shooter, new impressive game on Kickstarter. 20:10 SNK versus Capcom SBC chaos artwork censored for Western audiences, Romhacking.net shutting down due to copyright pressures, internet favoring bots over community discussions, and Nightcrawler winding down operations due to personal details being shared. 25:43 PalWorld faces criticism and decline despite sales success, Pow World developer concerned about teaming up with Sony, fan translations used before official English versions available. 29:03 PalWorld gaining popularity but lacks commercial support, concern over potential over-commercialization, trend of pushing gamers to play new games, Power World’s success may force Pokemon to evolve into a more sandbox experience or MMO. 32:54 Bungie’s implosion is the biggest news in the gaming world, with corporations trying to take advantage of people. Subscribe to Clownfish TV for more updates About Us: Clownfish Gaming is Video Game News and Commentary, Gaming Let’s Plays, Animation, and more. We discuss the current video game industry and retro gaming and do gameplay videos on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation as well as classic consoles. Also, we do occasional livestreams featuring the Clownfish Family. Please subscribe for more video game-related content! Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Gaming #Games #VideoGames #Gameplay #GameNews #ClownfishGaming
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The Video Game Industry is in the TOILET Right Now! [Video Game News]
07/28/2024
The Video Game Industry is in the TOILET Right Now! [Video Game News]
Fan Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ClownfishTV The video game industry is in shambles. IGN-owned Humble Games just fired EVERYBODY, and this is after several other AAA gaming studios closed down or had layoffs of their own. We talk about game voice actors going on strike, a Chibi Robo followup being announced, controversy around Earth Defense Force 6 and... Skibidi Toilet: The Movie. Direct by Michael Bay. You can’t make this up. ➡️ Fan Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ClownfishTV ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishGaming.net Corporate greed and exploitation in the gaming industry is leading to layoffs, concerns about technology impact, and a shift towards independently produced games. 00:00 Humble Games, owned by Z Davis, shut down their video game publisher and laid off employees, impacting the industry and indie base, with operations handed off to a third party consultancy. 06:13 IGN acquires video game websites, leading to layoffs; Google’s AI search snippets hinder website visibility; Humble Games faces layoffs and shutdown; investors seek quick returns, causing implosion in AAA gaming and streaming. 09:29 The video discusses layoffs in the gaming industry, shift towards older games, and corporate greed driving consumers away from AAA game studios. 14:13 Corporations exploit and mistreat industries like video game and motion capture, leading to strikes and potential job loss for voice actors. 17:03 Producers disappointed with union, studios may be letting people go, concerns about AI in video games and use of digital voice replicas. 20:42 Voice actors concerned about technology impact on industry, new game Coobo announced, drama over whitewashing ethnic characters, potential use of AI for voice acting. 24:09 Earth Defense Force 6 review bombed on Steam for requiring Epic Games launcher, Sony requires PSN login for PalWorld, criticism of Epic Game Launcher as spyware and bugs, speaker advocates for independently produced games on physical media to avoid email harvesting and marketing tactics. 27:44 Michael Bay is turning the viral Skibidi Toilet YouTube series into a movie and TV franchise, sparking concern among parents but predicted to be a billion-dollar success at the box office. Expand About Us: Clownfish Gaming is Video Game News and Commentary, Gaming Let’s Plays, Animation, and more. We discuss the current video game industry and retro gaming and do gameplay videos on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation as well as classic consoles. Also, we do occasional livestreams featuring the Clownfish Family. Please subscribe for more video game-related content! Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Gaming #Games #VideoGames #Gameplay #GameNews #ClownfishGaming
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R.I.P. Cartoon Network with Fresher Luke [Podcast Episode #018]
07/23/2024
R.I.P. Cartoon Network with Fresher Luke [Podcast Episode #018]
Is Cartoon Network getting ready to DIE? According to Adam Conover, it’s almost game over for the studio. "Animator in exile" Fresher Luke is back to discuss the #RIPCartoonNetwork hashtag and the continued realization that the LA animation industry is falling on tough times. Recorded 7.18.24. ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Animation #Podcast #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
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Palworld Teams with Sony! Microsoft Jacks Game Pass Prices! [Video Game News]
07/13/2024
Palworld Teams with Sony! Microsoft Jacks Game Pass Prices! [Video Game News]
Video game news roundup for 7/12/24. Palworld, Sony, and Aniplex are teaming up to take on Nintendo and Pokemon. Terraria has surpassed Super Mario Bros. in sales. Stellar Blad dev Shift Up goes public -- did they sell out? And things are tough all over for indie game devs. Patreon Support: http://patreon.com/ClownfishTV About: Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal. Only somewhat serious and never boring. We delve into more detail about the games, movies, comics, technology, and phenomena that interest us. Hosted by Kneon from Clownfish TV with a variety of guests. On the web: http://www.ClownfishTV.com Produced by Clownfish Studios LLC and WebReef Media. For advertising opportunities, please email [email protected]
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Windows 11 Recall Creeps Me Out
05/31/2024
Windows 11 Recall Creeps Me Out
Windows has unveiled a new AI feature called "Recall" which will scan and recall everything on a users' desktop. Security experts are already sounding the alarms, thinking this could be a cybersecurity risk. Is it time to look into jumping to another operating system, or are internet users desensitized to all the invasions of privacy already?
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Whoopi Goldberg Believes in Ghosts and Aliens with Geeky Sparkles
05/20/2024
Whoopi Goldberg Believes in Ghosts and Aliens with Geeky Sparkles
In this episode we talk about how Whoopi Goldberg seriously believes in both ghosts and aliens, and we talk about our own paranormal experiences. This is kind of a follow-up to the previous episode talking about Steven Spielberg. Maybe the two swap alien stories? Guest starring Geeky Sparkles.
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The Decline of Western Animation with Fresher Luke
05/08/2024
The Decline of Western Animation with Fresher Luke
Western animation is in serious trouble. Cartoon Network has all but collapsed, and it seems that streamers aren't greenlighting new shows from the "Tumblr generation" of showrunners. Instead, they're greenlighting preschool shows, importing anime, or moving on from animation altogether. We talk with animation industry veteran "Fresher Luke" about why he thinks the Western animation scene is in the condition it's in, as well as his experiences in Burbank and beyond. Inside baseball on Disney, Cartoon Netwo
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Gaming the Comic Book Industry with Matt Moylan
05/02/2024
Gaming the Comic Book Industry with Matt Moylan
Matt Moylan from Udon Entertainment joins us to talk about making comics based on classic video game franchises like Street Fighter and Final Fight. We also talk about video game art books, the state of the comic book direct market, and, of course, retro games.
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Can the Comic Book Industry Be Saved? with Wes from Thinking Critical
04/24/2024
Can the Comic Book Industry Be Saved? with Wes from Thinking Critical
Can the Western comic book direct market be saved, or is it beyond repair at this point? With Marvel and DC sales in the toilet, shops closing, and constant internet drama around creators and fans, is comics as we've known it even WORTH saving? We talk about Marvel's Ultimate line, DC's upcoming Scott Snyder line, the success of the Energon Universe, X-Men '97, and more.
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Steven Spielberg, Aliens and UFOs with Geeky Sparkles
04/19/2024
Steven Spielberg, Aliens and UFOs with Geeky Sparkles
Spielberg is reportedly working on a new movie about UFOs, so this week, we're discussing the rumors that Close Encounters of the Third Kind was based on actual events. Spielberg has done numerous movies and shows about UFOs including E.T., Taken, War of the Worlds and more. He's CLEARLY interested in the subject. Then we talk about the UFO mania that swept the country last year... only to disappear. And then our conversation shifts to our own experiences with UFOs. Guest starring Geeky Sparkles.
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Heavy Metal and Fantasy Comics with Jason Lenox [Podcast Episode 12]
04/11/2024
Heavy Metal and Fantasy Comics with Jason Lenox [Podcast Episode 12]
In this episode we talk about Heavy Metal magazine (RIP) and the fantasy comics of the late 70s and early 80s, as well as the modern-day indie comics scene and comics crowdfunding. Our guest this week is Jason Lenox, creator of Lords of the Cosmos.
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Animating Star Wars with John Celestri [Throwback Podcast Episode]
04/04/2024
Animating Star Wars with John Celestri [Throwback Podcast Episode]
Originally recorded in 2020. We talk with John Celestri, an animation industry veteran who was the primary animator of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special (which inspired The Mandalorian) and TONS of other animated classics like Dragon's Lair, Rock & Rule, She-Ra, He-Man and many, many more! John talks about breaking into the animation industry and how the animation industry has changed since he broke in. Want to break into animation? Take a knee and listen to this industry vet's story!
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Mastering Creative Universes with Scott Neitlich [Episode 10]
03/27/2024
Mastering Creative Universes with Scott Neitlich [Episode 10]
The "ToyGuru" Scott Neitlich from Spector Creative joins us to talk about Masters of the Universe, toy collecting, recent YouTube channel drama and his new graphic novel Myth Wars: Vol. 1: Zeus - The Teenage Years. Will fabulous secrets be revealed? Tune in to find out!
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#09 - X-Men in the '90s with Art Thibert [Audio Only]
03/20/2024
#09 - X-Men in the '90s with Art Thibert [Audio Only]
X-Men '97 drops on Disney+ today, and we're talking with one of the X-Men comic book artists from the 1990s era of X-Men, Art Thibert. We talk about X-Men in the '90s, the original animated series, the impact it had on pop culture back then, and what it was like working on those books during the peak of the franchise's popularity. Maybe we'll even share some thoughts on the current state of the X-Men comics from Marvel Comics and the comic book industry in general. Nuff said.
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#08 - Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness with Grummz [Audio Only]
03/13/2024
#08 - Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness with Grummz [Audio Only]
Let's talk about the rapid advancements in AI and whether or not something like ChatGPT could ever achieve consciousness. Then, we talk about how quickly AI is changing the landscape of creative industries, OpenAI, the singularity, and more. This week's guest is Grummz, the former team leader of World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment.
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#07 - The Nerd Wars with Peter Pischke [Audio Only]
03/06/2024
#07 - The Nerd Wars with Peter Pischke [Audio Only]
Geeks gone wild! Let's talk about the change in "the culture wars" with pop culture journalist Peter Pischke. We talk about how it seems like the era of nerd antagonism that began with fiascos like Gamergate, Ghostbusters 2016 and The Last Jedi finally seems to be running out of steam. Then we talk about the rapid decline in pop culture journalism as many digital media outlets have been laying off or shutting down entirely.
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#06 - OG World of Warcraft Team Lead GRUMMZ Interview [Audio Only]
08/24/2023
#06 - OG World of Warcraft Team Lead GRUMMZ Interview [Audio Only]
Let’s talk about video games with Grummz (Mark Kern), the former team lead of the original World of Warcraft. Not limited to Blizzard, we’ll talk about AAA games vs. indie games, Baldur’s Gate 3, social media, and more. Co-hosted by Michael Hovermale (GraphPaper Architect.)
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#05 - YouTube Animator EAGAN TILGHMAN Interview [Audio Only]
08/18/2023
#05 - YouTube Animator EAGAN TILGHMAN Interview [Audio Only]
YouTube animator Eagan Tilghman has had one heck of week. The young, self-taught animator posted an amazing Scooby-Doo x Five Nights at Freddy's fan animation online, only to find himself in the crosshairs of some professionals in the LA animation scene over the use of A.I. voices. Jinkies! We talk with Eagan about the short 'Scooby Doo, Where Are You? In… Springtrapped!' and how it came about, as well as the technique used to create the short. About Clownfish TV: Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles, Clown
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#04 - Hogwarts Legacy Producer TROY LEAVITT Interview [Audio Only]
08/15/2023
#04 - Hogwarts Legacy Producer TROY LEAVITT Interview [Audio Only]
Former Hogwarts Legacy Senior Producer Troy Leavitt sits down with us to talk about his work on the game, Disney Infinity, the modern video game industry, and, yes, the utter state of video game journalism (including Kotaku). Fabulous secrets revealed -- you won't want to miss this one! About Clownfish TV: Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles, Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Pop Culture from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV
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#03 - The Utter State of TABLETOP Gaming! [Audio Only]
07/18/2023
#03 - The Utter State of TABLETOP Gaming! [Audio Only]
Let's talk about Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop gaming, and how the scene has changed SO much since the 1980s and 1990s (and not always for the better!) We're joined by Michael Hovermale from GraphPaper Architect and we wind up discussing some of the psychology behind the gatekeeping and tribalism that seems to run rampant in the TTRPG community today. 💸 Tip Jar / Fan Support - http://ClownfishSupport.com GraphPaper Architect on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_lqnVISE-lEpazBJOa-CA
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#02 - The Utter State of Hasbro Toys! [Audio Only]
07/08/2023
#02 - The Utter State of Hasbro Toys! [Audio Only]
Toy giant Hasbro is in trouble. Stock is down. Collectors are furious. Star Wars and Marvel toys aren't selling. And the company has gotten weirdly political lately. We're joined this week by Clownfish TV contributor and toy collector Mike Phalin to discuss "the utter state of Hasbro." Toylines discussed include G.I. Joe: Classified, Transformers, Jem, My Little Pony and, of course, Star Wars.
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#01 - The Utter State of the Comic Book Industry! [Audio Only]
06/30/2023
#01 - The Utter State of the Comic Book Industry! [Audio Only]
Our first comics industry roundtable, and we're talking about the state of the Western comic book industry vs. manga, among other things. Joining us this week are comic book professionals Art Thibert (X-Men), Aaron Sparrow (Darkwing Duck) and Matt Moylan (UDON Publishing).
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#00 - A New Clownfish TV Podcast?! [Audio Only]
06/24/2023
#00 - A New Clownfish TV Podcast?! [Audio Only]
So we're going to bring back our podcasts. D-Rezzed will cover pop culture and we intend to have longer conversations and roundtables talking about movies, games, comics, toys, internet asshattery... whatever interests us that day! Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, Rumble -- wherever you found this episode and stay tuned!
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