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Shedding Starlight

Shedding Starlight

38 episodes

4 weeks ago

Our first of three tragedies, envied only by Shakespeare himself. Terra; a young man manipulated into hurting his father figure, and falling into the hands of the master who misguided him. We're joined by RPG streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and MDA-nominee Eliseteria to discuss Terra and his story. Thank you to Eduardo for your question on this episode, and to everyone else who submitted! Our next episode: Ven and Vanitas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Nomura intervie...

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Our first of three tragedies, envied only by Shakespeare himself. Terra; a young man manipulated into hurting his father figure, and falling into the hands of the master who misguided him. We're joined by RPG streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and MDA-nominee Eliseteria to discuss Terra and his story. Thank you to Eduardo for your question on this episode, and to everyone else who submitted! Our next episode: Ven and Vanitas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Nomura intervie...

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Terra feat. Eliseteria - The Corruption of Control

Our first of three tragedies, envied only by Shakespeare himself. Terra; a young man manipulated into hurting his father figure, and falling into the hands of the master who misguided him. We're joined by RPG streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and MDA-nominee Eliseteria to discuss Terra and his story. Thank you to Eduardo for your question on this episode, and to everyone else who submitted! Our next episode: Ven and Vanitas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Nomura intervie...

4 weeks ago

59 minutes

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Worldbuilding III - Where do Keyblades originate?

The Ocean Between. Keyblades. The Lanes Between. The X-blade. The crossroads. The Keyblade War. Xehanort has always been a scholar; we've seen this since the first game in the series. Legends of the war over light have filled his head with ideas of a better world... is that what he's really after? Thank you to Eduardo and Adrian for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Terra, with a special guest! Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://...

1 month ago

58 minutes

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Master Xehanort - How many lives has he lived?

A chess master, manipulating the moving pieces in front of our eyes, ten years before Sora's story begins. Join us as we dive into Master Xehanort: who he was, who he is now, and why he's a more mysterious presence than ever. Thank you to Chared, Weevil and Adrian for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Worldbuilding III. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Thank you to our PATRONS, who funded Mel's brand new audio set up! Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtub...

1 month ago

58 minutes

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Axel and Saix - Their forgotten past

Numbers 7 and 8. A mysterious agenda, a historied past, and a jealous friendship; there's more to these two than meets the eye. What were they after? What dragged them apart? Where did their loyalties really fall? Thank you to Johan, Steven, and Adrian for your questions on this episode! Next season: Birth By Sleep. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight Patreon: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Ha...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Roxas II - How is Roxas tied to Ven?

As we continue to peel back the enigma of Roxas's existence, we find that each layer is more anomalous than the last. Who is this other boy, this "him," this "Ven?" And what do the Organization leaders, Xemnas and Xigbar, know about it? Next episode: Axel and Saix. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight Patreon: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Hannah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanmckinley Mel'...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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Xion - The devastation of true emotion

A puppet that became more human than the ones around her. A character so complex and nuanced that we needed to touch on topics of both sociology and mental illness to fully capture her essence. Xion. How did she come to be? Thank you to Chared, Adrian, and Philip for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Roxas II. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight Patreon: patreon.com/SheddingStarl...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Roxas's Year of Life - The power of identity

Welcome BACK to Million Dreams Award-winning podcast of Theory and Lore, Shedding Starlight, for our fourth season on Days. On this episode, we cover the events of all 358 days of Roxas and Xion's days in the Organization. Next episode: Xion. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight Patreon: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Hannah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanmckinley Mel's Twitter: https://twit...

3 months ago

53 minutes

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4 months ago

1 minute

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Kingdom Hearts 2 - Season Breakdown

Kingdom Hearts 2 is an expansion on the series in every sense of the word: in gameplay, in scope, in story, in universe. In this season of Shedding Starlight, we’ve been guiding you through this weaving story, and planting seeds for times to come in ways you might not even realize yet. Next time: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Send in your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Hannah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanmcki...

9 months ago

15 minutes

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Secrets Beyond the Keyhole - Secret Keyblade Wielders

A gathering of three keyblade wielders fighting for their destiny; a doomed fate foreshadowed by hooded figures. There are two secret endings to Kingdom Hearts 2, both of which leave pieces of a larger picture showing a seemingly tragic past for these mysterious knights. Who are these three, and how are they connected to Xehanort?Thank you to Dyxo, Johan, Adrian, and Steven for your questions!Next season: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.comShedding St...

9 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Maleficent & Pete - The hidden secret of Timeless River

Two mysterious resurrections of both a past enemy and a new player lead us to perplexing insights; Pete's troubled origins and relationship with Disney Castle show us a new side of this world that could lead to its downfall. But, in Maleficent's search of world domination and a fitting new castle, have we been looking at this place all wrong? Thank you to Adrian, Dyxo, Shard of Truth, and Kimberly for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Secrets Beyond the Keyhole/KH2's secret endi...

9 months ago

54 minutes

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Worldbuilding II - Are the worlds alive?

Kingdom Hearts II expands upon a web of connection between all the worlds in the galaxy. The door to light, the door to darkness, and the door the worlds themselves provided. They all lead to different places, appear in different ways, and yet seem to have invisible ties. One sky, one destiny. Thank you to Kimberly and Dani for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Pete, Maleficent, and Timeless River. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com PATREON: patreon.com/SheddingSt...

10 months ago

57 minutes

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Data Twilight Town - The consequences of a simulation

A maximum security prison built specifically for one boy; fake surroundings, fake friends, fake meaning. Its engineer ignorant to its true power leaking into our own reality. Today, we explore virtual Twilight Town, and why it's more than just a simulation contained in a computer. Thank you to Peach, Johan, and Nick for your questions on this episode! AD-FREE EARLY EPISODES: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Next episode: Worldbuilding II. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedd...

10 months ago

51 minutes

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Kairi & Naminé feat. Aeba - An Emphasis in Self-Love

A reflection as fragile as the mirrored glass itself; two characters who propel the story with the way their relationship builds. A metaphor for self-love. Believing in yourself, when you can see her right in front of you. We're joined by special guest Aeba (AKA "Absolutely Everything About") on today's episode to discuss two of the most important characters in the series: Kairi and Naminé. Kairi post-credit scene: https://youtu.be/CLsUjg0XhxA?si=oz0ux2zXcKLaG0i2&t=3298 Follow Aeba: htt...

10 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Roxas - How do memories shape you?

Memories have proven time and time again their importance to one's being; but what if the ones you have are not your own? Or fake, even? Roxas's journey serves as a peculiar case study on identity, purpose, and existence. Let's dive in. Thank you to Adrian, Dani, Dyxo, and Shard of Truth for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Kairi and Namine, with a special guest. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com EPISODES A DAY EARLY: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Shedding Starl...

11 months ago

47 minutes

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Riku & DiZ - Does darkness really corrupt?

A study in darkness; two beings masquerade as a man who haunts them. Working together, yet they strive for different outcomes: one for salvation, and one for revenge. Who is really to blame? Thank you to Adrian for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Roxas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com PATREON: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Hannah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanmckinley Mel's Twitter...

11 months ago

49 minutes

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Radiant Garden - Uncovering the Rising Falls

Before the Heartless, before the experiments, before Xehanort, there was a world—a paradise worthy of being called "Radiant Garden." Deep mysteries lie in this haunted place, and we've only begun to uncover them. Thank you to Adrian, Dani, Flynn, and Dyxo for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Riku and DiZ. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com EPISODES A DAY EARLY: patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Image comparing KH1 and KH2's Hollow Bastion castle: https...

11 months ago

1 hour

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Organization XIII - What truths lie in their shadows?

Your favorite villains from Chain of Memories have returned, and with a vengeance. The shells of Ansem the Wise's former apprentices are after the ultimate goal of Kingdom Hearts; and they're going to look hot doing it. Thank you to K, Adrian, Kronsi, Kole, and Dragon Saver for your questions on this episode! Next episode: Radiant Garden. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Check out our Patreon for episodes a day early: https://patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Shedding ...

12 months ago

51 minutes

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Xehanort - What are his true origins?

Ansem. Xemnas. Xehanort. Three names, one person? Today, we examine the mysteriousness of a deceptive man, one who is clearly the key antagonist to this series, yet who evades us for most of this game. Welcome back to Shedding Starlight. NOTICE: Hannah's discussion audio has a lot of bumping, apologies! You're not going crazy. CHECK OUT OUR NEW PATREON: https://patreon.com/SheddingStarlight Shedding Starlight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SheddingStarlight Hannah's Twitter: https://t...

1 year ago

1 hour

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Chain of Memories - Season Breakdown

We’ve taken you through each component of the woven lore of Chain of Memories, and everything we believe you need to prepare for the upcoming story. This season breakdown is going to remind you of everything we talked about, including Castle Oblivion, The Organization, Naminé, Riku and Ansem, Riku Replica, DiZ, and Twilight Town. Test your knowledge! https://bit.ly/3Vqzy4n Next time: Kingdom Hearts 2. Send in your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com Shedding Starlight Yo...

1 year ago

10 minutes