This episode, Andrew got to interview Stefan Formentano, originator of the amazing New Hashima Collab! With over 80 contributors, from 7 countries, this enormous LEGO build is truly a spectacular example of Cyberpunk!Stefan's InstagramNew H

GiantLands: Introducing Penny Williams

May 11th, 2023 1h 14m

Penny has been a pioneer for women in the gaming space for decades, having worked professionally at TSR and Wizards of the Coast. She's also a lifelong educator AND the direct inspiration for a Marvel Comics Character! In this episode we explor

Road Trip: Deconstructed Theme Park

Aug 1st, 2022 51m 17s

GiantLands: Who Will You Become?

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 36m

Stephen Dinehart returns to give an update on GiantLands now that the boxed product has shipped! We discuss the power of play, identity in games and reality, and evolving through failure.

Infomercials Theme Park

Dec 29th, 2021 1h 32m

Alan Denton returns to the show to create a truly next-level theme park. On this episode, we question the ethics of Willy Wonka's tour, design a Haunted House that uses The Clapper for lighting, and ask "How is Scrub Daddy a daddy if he’s just

JojoLands: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Theme Park

Nov 8th, 2021 55m 25s

David and Jordan from Shonen Flop join the podcast to brainstorm a Jojo's Theme Park!Music:10:43 ジョジョその血の記憶〜END OF THE WORLD--JO☆STARS 〜TOMMY,Coda,JIN〜20:34 Bloody Stream--Coda25:34 Roundabout--Yes27:44 I Want You--Savage Garden 30

Saga Theme Park

Oct 11th, 2021 1h 23m

The Saga Theme Park is here! John and Noah from the Horns & Wings Podcast join the show to turn one of the best comic series of all time into a terrifying theme park!

Themed Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes

Sep 20th, 2021 1h 14m

Buddy Duquesne from Those Happy Places returns to the show to focus on Themed Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes!This episode is a spotlight on the impact a little bit of magic can have.Enjoy 😁

Playstation 4

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 13m

Sam Wright from SamVersusSam returns to the show to design a PS4 theme park!13:31 Bloodborne--SIE Sound Team (from Bloodborne)35:07 A Thief's End--Henry Jackman (from Uncharted 4) 50:51 Second Son--Marc Canham (from inFAMOUS: Second So

X-Men Theme Park

Aug 9th, 2021 1h 2m

Peter from The Test Reel returns to the show after over 4 years! Together we brainstorm an immersive theme park around one of Marvel's most vibrant franchises.7:19 X-Men--Henry Jackman (From X-MEN: FIRST CLASS)13:04 X-Men Animated Series

Adventure Time Theme Park

Jul 12th, 2021 1h 46m

Nate Murray from The Get a Little Weird Podcast joins the show! We're both big time fans of Adventure Time and brainstorming an Adventure Time Theme Park was a blast.Music: 12:38 Adventure Time Main Title--Adventure Time feat. Pendleton

Underworld Land

Jun 22nd, 2021 1h 21m

Nathan K returns to the podcast to design a heck-based theme park!Trigger warnings:Religious imageryViolenceDeathMusic featured in this episode:10:39 Disco Inferno--The Trammps25:57 Bad Believer--St. Vincent32:25 (Don’t

Made in Abyss Theme Park

May 31st, 2021 48m 33s

Joe from Brave World Anime returns to the podcast, this time bringing the amazing horror/adventure anime Made in Abyss! This episode was recorded live at Wasabi Con Online 2020.All songs are from the Made in Abyss Soundtrack by Kevin Penki

Interview with Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World

May 24th, 2021 1h 12m

If you're into Japan, pop culture, or the power of products, you should read Pure Invention! This episode is a discussion with the author that covers those topics and more.Check out Pure Invention at your favorite local book store!

The Merchandise Episode

May 10th, 2021 59m 19s

nic robes returns to the show to celebrate and discuss merch!Music featured in this episode:10:00 Souvenir--Johnnyswim 19:22 The Merchandise--David Nance32:55 Getting the Bills But No Merchandise--Clarence Carter49:00 The Sorcerer’

Dragon Age Theme Park

Apr 19th, 2021 1h 17m

Ben from The Cartoncast, The Watchtower, and The Lost Omens Podcast returns to the show!On this episode, we brainstormed a theme park around the immersive fantasy RPG series, Dragon Age.Recorded live at RPG Alliance Con 2020.Music Feature

GiantLands: Introducing Larry Elmore

Apr 12th, 2021 1h 37m

Acclaimed fantasy painter Larry Elmore is here! In this interview, Larry shares his experiences, perspective, and insights into his career.Check out GiantLands on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Atlantis and Treasure Planet

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 47m

Alice White and Buddy Duquesne from Those Happy Places join to design a theme park for Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet!Music featured in this episode:9:34 12 Years Later -- James Newton Howard22:20 I’m Still Here (Jim's T

WWE Theme Park

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 19m

Sam Wright (Twitter, YouTube) returns to the program to brainstorm a WWE theme park!Even tho it's wrestling, there's still some good music on this episode:17:50 The Time is Now (John Cena)--WWE, John Cena, Tha Trademarc24:13 WWE: I Won

Final Fantasy XIV Theme Park

Feb 15th, 2021 1h 8m

Victoria Jeon brings the amazing MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV to Amusement Sparks!Music featured in this episode:3:15 Solid (from Heavensward) -- Masayoshi Soken19:45 Black and White (from Heavensward) -- Masayoshi Soken51:07 Freefall (fro

Over the Garden Wall

Jan 25th, 2021 1h 8m

Over the Garden Wall gets the Amusement Sparks treatment! Shout out to Justine and Larisa from Starship Therapise for all the design work and excellent conversation. Check out their podcast and book coming out in May! Preorder here :) All lin

Ace Attorney Theme Park

Jan 4th, 2021 1h 3m

Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins to design an Ace Attorney Theme Park! The Law has never been so fun!!Music in this episode:12:03 Time For a Great Turnabout--Capcom Sound Team (From The Great Ace Attorney: The Adventure of Ryūnosuke Nar

Wes Anderson Theme Park

Dec 14th, 2020 1h 25m

The one and only Alan Denton joins for a quaint and quirky journey through the Wes Anderson oeuvre as we weave together a dream theme park!Music in this episode:4:09 Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard--Paul Simon (From The Royal Tenenba

Tokusatsu: The Japanese Special Effects Theme Park!

Nov 23rd, 2020 1h 32m

Kihp from Kamen Ride With Me joins to design our Tokusatsu Theme Park! Tokusatsu is a Japanese term for special effects--this tree of genres includes basically anything with a lot of special effects, from Godzilla to Power Rangers and far beyon

GiantLands: Introducing Ernie Gygax

Nov 16th, 2020 41m 50s

Andrew got the chance to meet Ernie Gygax (Creative Supervisor of GiantLands) to discuss his lifelong connection with "old school" RPGs. Ernie is a delight and has TONS of great stories about Dungeons & Dragons and how it's evolved over the dec