Storytelling Saga

Fruits Basket

August 30, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses her absolute favorite anime based on the popular manga series by Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, for this special 150th episode of the podcast!

Having first been introduced to the manga in middle school, Ali reminisces about falling in love with the characters (in particular, Kyo Soma) and fangirling with her friends, cousins and sister over the original anime. She shares her thoughts on the incredible new anime, exploring the powerful themes of acceptance, healing and what it means to belong, all the while breaking down character arcs in connection to the Soma family curse.

Additionally, in a first for the podcast, Ali opens the episode by playing the original theme song, “For Fruits Basket,” on the piano. Enjoy!

Animation, Television

As Told by Ginger: “And She Was Gone”

August 16, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses one of the best episodes of the profound Nicktoon, As Told by Ginger, “And She Was Gone,” written by series creator, Emily Kapnek, and directed by Mark Risley.

Movie

The Princess Diaries

August 2, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses the movie, The Princess Diaries, based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Meg Cabot.

Animation, Television

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: “Frankie My Dear”

July 26, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses her favorite episode of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, “Frankie My Dear,” written and storyboarded by Lauren Faust and directed by series creator, Craig McCracken.

Movie

Napoleon Dynamite

July 19, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses the 2004 cult comedy film, Napoleon Dynamite, written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder as the title character.

Anime, Interview, Voice Acting, Writing

Dubbing, Writing and Anime Love with Marin Miller

July 5, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali interviews actor and writer, Marin Miller, whose credits include Athena, Alecto and Tisiphone in HADES and Enkidu in Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. They share how they got their start in the industry, their thoughts on dubbing vs. voice recording for video games, the intricate process behind script adaptation, favorite anime and ships, advice for aspiring voice actors and more!

Be sure to follow Marin on Twitter.

Animation, Television

Danny Phantom: “Fanning the Flames”

June 28, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses her favorite episode of Danny Phantom, “Fanning the Flames,” story by Steve Marmel, written by Marty Isenberg and directed by Wincat Alcala, Juli Hashiguchi & Butch Hartman.

Television

Victorious: “The Breakfast Bunch”

June 21, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses The Breakfast Club parody episode of Victorious, “The Breakfast Bunch,” written by Dan Schneider & Jake Farrow and directed by Steve Hoefer.

Animation, Television

Family Guy: “E. Peterbus Unum”

June 14, 2021July 10, 2023 alithewriter

Ali discusses the first episode of Family Guy she ever watched, “E. Peterbus Unum,” written by Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan and directed by Rob Renzetti.