Frieren: Beyond Journey's End | w/ Ben of SeaTactics

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Big Flying Lizards

Austin Snyder and Bryce Wilson

69 episodes

5 days ago

Big Flying Lizards is a biweekly podcast dedicated to exploring the vast world of dragon films and television. Each episode, hosts Austin Snyder and Bryce Wilson discuss a new piece of dragon media in impressive detail. Join us as we explore the artful, epic and occasionally very weird ways film and television artists have depicted these great lizards throughout the years!

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End | w/ Ben of SeaTactics | Big Liz Breakdown

Big Flying Lizards

1 hour 34 minutes 29 seconds

4 months ago

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End | w/ Ben of SeaTactics | Big Liz Breakdown

Join host Bryce Wilson and special guest Ben from SeaTactics as they dive into the breathtaking world of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, the critically acclaimed anime that masterfully explores time, mortality, and the weight of an immortal life.In this deep and engaging discussion, they break down:🔥 Themes of regret & immortality—What does it mean to outlive everyone you love?🐉 Dragons in myth & anime—From greed incarnate to Quetzalcoatl’s wisdom, how does Frieren subvert expectations?📖 Storytelling & character depth—Why Frieren’s journey resonates so powerfully.🎨 Stunning animation & psychological monsters—How the series crafts emotional impact.☀️ The Solar Dragon—A majestic (and thicc) beast that demands a Dragon Grade review!In this recording, Ben and Bryce break down the whole of it in absurd detail.Quotable Moments:🎙 "This is a near-perfect show."🎙 "I love the psychological monsters."🎙 "I love my big thick dragons."Whether you're a fantasy fan, an anime lover, or just here for the dragons, this episode unpacks why Frieren is a masterpiece—and why its storytelling leaves a lasting mark.Subscribe for more dragon-sized discussions on movies, TV, and myth! 🐲🎙#Frieren #Anime #Dragons #Fantasy #Podcast #BigFlyingLizards #BeyondJourneysEnd #CharacterAnalysis #Mythology #TimeAndMortalitySubscribe to Ben:https://www.youtube.com/@UChwjT_PrMuGPQKAGj1CHTUA https://www.youtube.com/@UCkQX3M86MbJZlg1z7LykuDg https://www.youtube.com/@UCI7RnaG2u9tVq8Hu_dNNU_g https://www.youtube.com/@UC7kn2s8Ky7EnfkMKJ58Dkog https://www.patreon.com/SeaTacticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biglizpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biglizpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/biglizpodTwitch: https://twitch.tv/biglizpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Flying-Lizards-A-Dragon-Movie-Podcast/61556285739722/Austin Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TheMediaBinge/Timecodes0:00 - Intro01:24 - Introduction & Welcome Ben05:59 - First Impressions of Frieren08:08 - Ben’s Personal Journey with the Series10:40 - Time, Regret, and the Elven Perspective15:36 - Elves in Fantasy: Breaking Stereotypes24:12 - The Burden of Immortality25:47 - Episode Breakdown (First 6 Episodes)30:35 - Romance, Misunderstandings, and Emotional Bonds35:55 - The Legacy of the Hero’s Party48:17 - A New Journey Begins59:33 - The Pursuit of Meaning in an Endless Life01:00:38 - Wealth, Greed, and Dragon Symbolism01:02:07 - Dragons Across Cultures (Quetzalcoatl Love!)01:03:13 - Quetzalcoatl: A Positive Dragon Archetype01:04:16 - The Impact of Mesoamerican Lore01:06:35 - Preserving History & the Power of Stories01:07:54 - The Importance of Literature and Knowledge01:08:32 - DRAGON GRADES: The Solar Dragon!01:20:25 - Final Thoughts & Where Frieren Soars01:26:24 - Outro & Coming Up NextThis video contains directly referenced clips from the following media as permitted under the fair use doctrine:"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" (2024) Tsukasa Abe & Kanehito YamadaArtwork by Kimberly Hammons.Intro and outro music by Tyler Eddington.