Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
On this final episode of Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast, Phil and Sydnni chat to Zay from Thames Con to chat about The Great Con-Junction in February 2025 and whats on offer during the weekend for the final Dark Crystal convention.
We also chat about the 4K physical release of The Dark Crystal, Jade City Foods with series 2 of their hot sauces alongside with hot chocolates and coffee, Licensed to Charm with Dark Crystal line of jewelry, Boom Studios with Jim Henson Presents... and much more.
Thanks everyone for listening to last 10 years of Trial By Stone.
Shownotes
Digital Bits Review of The Dark Crystal 4K From Shout Studios
https://thedigitalbits.com/item/dark-crystal-limited-shout-2024-uhd
The Great Conjunction
www.thegreatconjunction.com
Dark Crystal Hot Sauces
https://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-hot-sauce-5-pack-series-2
Dark Crystal Hot Chocolates
https://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-hot-chocolate-3-pack
Dark Crystal Coffee
https://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-coffee-2-pack
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Dark Crystal on 4K and 5 years of Age of Resistance
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
On this belated delayed episode of Trial By Stone (the episode was recorded early September, sorry), there was a lot of Dark Crystal to talk about recently including the following;
- Dark Crystal on Disney Plus / Hulu
- Dark Crystal Physical Release in November from Shout Studios
- Our Spicy takes on less of Dark Crystal presence from their social medias in general (more so before they announce the physical release of the film)
- We talk about physical media and the impacts it’s been having lately.
- Phil’s and Sydnni’s nostalgia trip through VHS and DVD era.
- The lack of more new special features for the 4K release of The Dark Crystal.
- Phil’s expectation of the sole only new bonus feature.
- The price point of The Dark Crystal on 4K.
- The Great Con-Junction coming back next year with tickets on sale.
- The likelihood of us being at the next Great Con-Junction.
- Talk about 5 years of Age of Resistance and how great it was around the release of the show.
- The impact of the shows cancellation had on us personally and what Phil's level of expectation is for a continuation of Age of Resistance.
Shownotes
The Dark Crystal on 4K at Shout! Factory - https://shoutfactory.com/collections/labyrinth-dark-crystal
The Dark Crystal on 4K (Walmart Exclusive) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dark-Crystal-Walmart-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Family-Shout-Factory/9175901487
The Great Con-Junction - www.thegreatconjunction.com
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Celebrating 10 years of Dark Crystal podcasting
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
On this episode hear stories from Philip and Sydnii on the history of the podcast, including the following;
- Origins of the podcast
- The influence of Dark Crystal . Com and the resurgence of the franchise with YA novels in the early years.
- Philip criticising his early years and building more confidence within himself over the years.
- What was the episode that Phil felt made the show worked in the early years.
- How Phil and Jaimie first met and talk about their Dark Crystal documentary film that didn’t get made and why that was the case and could one possible happen today?
- *Philip refers to the film as being released in 1983, which he was referring to the Australian release of The Dark Crystal.
- How the Adventure Game brought more legitimacy to the podcast.
- Find out which early episode interview helped Phil in advance of its release (not Age of Resistance, Phil did try to get advance screeners from Netflix to no avail)
- Phil’s regret on not completing one of the books roundtable shows.
- How 2017 was a beginning of things to come for the podcast and Phil’s thoughts on Age of Resistance with the antipation of the show.
- The Facebook Live Video
- A time capsule episode to release in the future?
- Sydnni’s fan art exclusives on Patreon and one of her favourite fan art pieces outside of Patreon that she created.
- Phil reveals the download numbers over the ten years and even comparing downloads from 2018, 2019 and beyond.
And much more! Our 5 year anniversary Age of Resistance discussion will happen, stay tuned.
Shownotes
Every episode of Trial By Stone (obviously)
Noristoryart on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/noristoryart
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
On this jam packed episode of the podcast. Phil and Sydnni share their thoughts on Jim Henson: Idea Man documentary that was recently released on Disney+ directed by Ron Howard, what we liked, didn't like and what we felt was missing in the documentary and much more.
We also reveal the viewing hours numbers from July to December 2023 for Age of Resistance and discuss about the announcement of dates for The Great Con-Junction in 2025.
Shownotes
Jim Henson: Idea Man on Disney+
The Great Con-Junction
Netflix Numbers for Age of Resistance July to December 2023
Brian Jay Jones on Trial By Stone (Episode 8 in 2015!)
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast
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Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Interview with Beccy Henderson
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to Beccy Henderson, the main puppeteer behind Deet and several characters on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Shownotes
Beccy Henderson YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@YoungsterBeccy
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
The Dark Carrousel: Dark Crystal News for March 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent going ons relating to The Dark Crystal, including Louis Leterrier’s launch of a production company Carrousel Studios, to the press event celebrating the 4K digital release of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, shout out to Thames Con on their upcoming Neverending Fantasy Convention and also thinking ahead for the upcoming 5 year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Shownotes
‘Lupin’ Star Omar Sy, ‘Fast X’ Director Louis Leterrier and Producer Thomas Benski Launch Production Company Carrousel Studios
Neverending Fantasy Con
https://www.neverendingfantasycon.com
The Future of The Jim Henson Company Has The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth in Its DNA
Dark Crystal 4K Issues
Speculation: The Dark Crystal 4K Re-Issue in 2022 and video issues that SHOULD be fixed!
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Shouting Faeries: Dark Crystal News for January 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent news related to Dark Crystal over past few months, we talk about Faeries tv show in development with the Froud's, JHC and Amazon, the numbers revealed from Netflix for Age of Resistance between Jan to June 2023 and the Shout Studios distribution deals with the Jim Henson Company titles including Labyrinth and of course The Dark Crystal.
Shownotes
Amazon MGM Studios, Jim Henson Company to Develop Series Based on Brian & Wendy Froud’s Faeries (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/amazon-mgm-studios-jim-henson-company-faeries-series-brian-wendy-froud-1235812780/
What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report
https://about.netflix.com/en/news/what-we-watched-a-netflix-engagement-report
Shout! Studios Lands Exclusive Rights To Distribute ‘Labyrinth,’ ‘The Dark Crystal’ & Other Jim Henson Company Titles
https://deadline.com/2024/01/jim-henson-movies-labyrinth-the-dark-crystal-acquired-shout-studios-1235694059/
Women of Science Fiction: Wendy Froud | Womanica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70hODeHkiWY
Contact
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Dark Crystal Perfumes and Odyssey World Tour
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about what they've been up to last few months as to why the podcast was on a break of sorts. We also talk about perfumes, the world wide tour of The Dark Crystal Odyssey with dates announced for 2024, The Great Con-Junction chatter and much more.
Shownotes
Dark Crystal Purfume Oils
https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/the-dark-crystal/
Dark Crystal Odyssey Calendar Dates
https://waynemcgregor.com/calendar
The Great Con-Junction - Steven Garlick and Brian Meehl
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Hot Sauces
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are back chatting Dark Crystal.
We hear Sydney's thoughts on the Dark Crystal sauces from Jade City Foods, poke fun at recent rumours about Labyrinth TV show in the works and we delve into The Dark Crystal Tarot Guidebook and Deck from Insight Editions.
Shownotes
Hot Sauces - https://jadecityfoods.com/pages/dark-crystal
Tarot Deck and Guidebook - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Dark-Crystal-Tarot-Deck-and-Guidebook/Insight-Editions/9798886630657
Labyrinth Experience - https://www.labyrinth-experience.com
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Age of Existence: Would Age of Resistance ever be removed on Netflix?
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Philip raises his concerns on the state of streaming services, with other platforms starting the trend of removing their own original series of films and tv shows months after release or cancellation, would Netflix dare to follow suit with their own Original Series of shows that are cancelled like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance?
Hear his thoughts on the issue, whether it might happen or not.
Also a shoutout to all the writers and now actors with the strikes that are happening in US.
Trial By Stone supports you.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Fan reactions to UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are joined by two fans, Zay from Thames Con / the Great Con-Junction and Ellie @moos_hues on Instagram to chat about their time seeing UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey, from Studio Wayne McGregor at the Royal Opera House in London. We hear their thoughts, the reactions from critics and fans and much more.
Shownotes
UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details
The Labyrinth Experience
https://www.labyrinth-experience.com/
Ellie on Instagram
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
What The Thra Is Going On
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni catch up with what we’ve been up to and why there’s been lack of podcasting content lately, long story short, life has been busy for us both.
We find out some Dark Crystal encounters from Wonder Con from Sydnni and some possible merchandise in the works. We also discuss about the controversy and demise behind The Dark Crystal: The Card Game from River Horse Games, more cancellations from Weta Workshop with The Dark Crystal mini epics Chamberlain and Aughra, hear lot of pitches from ourselves on what direction The Jim Henson Company could be doing to keep The Dark Crystal alive and thriving and so much more.
Contact
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
The Dark Crystal Minute 39
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Hosts Philip and Sydnni are back at it again to break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 39, we cover from 38:00 to 39:00 of the film.
Transition to family of Nebrie at the swamp to being Roast Nebrie at the Skeksis banquet as they begin their feast.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
The Dark Crystal Minute 38
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
The Dark Crystal Minute is finally back again! After seven month long break, hosts Philip and Sydnni are back at it again to break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 38, we cover from 37:00 to 38:00 of the film.
Jen is introduced to a Nebrie, to Kira’s name and also Fizzgig. Soon after they leave the swamp.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Bringing positivity back into Dark Crystal
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni wanted to briefly chat about the news from cancellation of Tavra collectible from Weta Workshop to bringing the positivity into The Dark Crystal with the podcast moving forward.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Dark Crystal news for February 2023.
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about Co-CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos' comments on 'cancelling successful shows' and how it relates to Age of Resistance as well as updates on Universe: A Dark Crystal Odyssey. We also discuss about upcoming collectible statues from Weta Workshop and whether they support NFTs or not based on their recent newsletter. Also two card related titles are coming out as well from River Horse Games and Insight Editions later this year. It’s a spicy episode as we break it all down on the show.
Shownotes
Ted Sarandos Interview "We have never cancelled a successful show"
Universe: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details
Weta Workshop Newsletter on Dark Crystal NFT's
https://email.wetanz.co.nz/6XI1-892D-127D9BF2EDE4730245Y9JP7195714DE5E7F775/cr.aspx
Weta Workshop's unlisted Dark Crystal video on NFT's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aybR_VYSjzE
Tara the Gelfling from Weta Workshop
https://www.wetanz.com/us/tavra-the-gelfling
The Dark Crystal: Card Game
https://toywiz.com/the-dark-crystal-card-game/
The Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Interview with Zay from The Great Con-Junction
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to Zay to chat about the biggest Dark Crystal event of 2022 that she was involved in making it all happen and hear some of her stories throughout the convention and much more.
Shownotes
The Great Con-Junction
www.thegreatconjunction.com
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Interviews from the Great Con-Junction
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
On this episode, hear Phil's interviews that were recorded from The Great Con-Junction. Guests include James Reedie, Jaime Prater and Toby Froud, J.M. Lee, Cory Godbey, Erin Rado, Jack Caesar, Alice Dinnean, Eliane Torralba, Caseen Gaines, Kristin Dalleske and Victor Yerrid. More coverage to come from The Great Con-Junction in the future. Stay tuned for our interview with Zay next week.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Chatting with fans from The Great Con-Junction – Part 3
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend. We chat more about what happened on Sunday.
This is part 3 of our chat.
Shownotes
Hannah on Instagram
www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia
Joe on Instagram
https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer
Fran on Instagram
www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Chatting with fans from The Great Con-Junction – Part 2
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend. We chat more about what happened on Saturday.
This is part 2 of our chat, stay tuned for part 3
Shownotes
Hannah on Instagram
www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia
Joe on Instagram
https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer
Fran on Instagram
www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Chatting with fans from The Great Con-Junction - Part 1
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend.
This is part 1 of our chat, stay tuned for part 2 and probably part 3 as well.
Shownotes
Nick Foulk on Instagram
www.instagram.com/foulkvoegeli
Hannah on Instagram
www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia
Joe on Instagram
https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer
Fran on Instagram
www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
The Great Con-Junction
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
On this very special episode of Trial By Stone, Phil, Sydnni, Jaime and James come together to chat about the greatest Dark Crystal convention event that happened less than two weeks ago "The Great Con-Junction".
Join us as we chat about the event, what we got up to during the weekend, how our Dark Crystal quiz panel went, highlights from the convention and so much more.
If you attended the convention and would love to tell your story send us an email and we'll get you on future episode of the podcast as we'll be covering a lot about the convention for many episodes to come.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
More updates on The Great Con-Junction
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
On this short episode of Trial By Stone, Phil chats about the Great Con-Junction, the Dark Crystal Trivia Panel and his expectations on season 2 update on the weekend.
See you in L.A this weekend at the Great Con-Junction!
Follow us on social media pages for updates with the podcast.
Thanks.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Legends Of Thra: SkekMal
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
In this episode, James and Jaime get back together after a bit of a break to talk about SkekMal and his place in Dark Crystal lore. The duo also cover the coming Great Con-Junction, celebrating 40 years of Dark Crystal. This was a fun and lively episode. Enjoy!
Shownotes
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Updates on the podcast
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Hey everyone, this is a short episode just explaining why we haven't been releasing episodes of the podcast. Long story short, life's been busy for us and have been working hard on our panel for the Great Con-Junction.
New episode of Legends of Thra will be out soon and am going to re-release old episodes of the podcast in anticipation for The Great Con-Junction. We'll let you know when we'll do another live show.
Shownotes
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Monday Sep 19, 2022
The Great Con-Junction Live Show with Zay, Jaime, Sydnni and Phil
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
On his episode of Trial By Stone, we appeared on a live show on The Great Con-Junction Facebook page to chat about the convention, what some plans that are happening and also guest announcements that was first time hearing guest announcements as well and much more!
Shownotes
Watch the video presentation https://fb.watch/fE7UNcc7TQ/
Buy Tickets to The Great Con-Junction
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chatted to the voices behind the iconic characters from The Dark Crystal, Lisa Maxwell (Kira) and Stephen Garlick (Jen).
This is part 3 of the interview
Buy Tickets to The Great Con-Junction
Contact
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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Legends of Thra: The Creatures of Thra
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
In this episode, Jaime and James talk about the creatures that populate the world of Thra. From the delicate Pluff'M, to the Landstriders and the Crystal Bats, they leave no stone unturned. Creating creatures to populate a world that does not exist was a monumental task for those who worked on the original 1982 film, and the colossal television show that's available on Netflix. We hope you enjoy this hour long dive into a world unlike any other. What is your favorite creature?
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Words That Stay: Interview with voices of Jen and Kira from The Dark Crystal Part 2
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chatted to the voices behind the iconic characters from The Dark Crystal, Lisa Maxwell (Kira) and Stephen Garlick (Jen).
This is part 2 of the interview and part 3 will conclude the interview with Stephen and Lisa.
Buy Tickets to The Great Con-Junction
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Words That Stay - Interview with voices of Jen and Kira from The Dark Crystal Part 1
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chatted to the voices behind the iconic characters from The Dark Crystal, Lisa Maxwell (Kira) and Stephen Garlick (Jen).
This is part 1 of the interview and is expected to be in three parts.
Buy Tickets to The Great Con-Junction
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 37
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 37, we cover from 36:00 to 37:00 of the film.
Jen and Kira continue their dreamfasting and Kira helps Jen out of the mud.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni have brought Zay, the organiser behind the upcoming Dark Crystal convention, The Great Con-Junction. We chat about the two day event, get some ideas on what'll occur and much more.
Phil and Sydnni also chat about Dan Dewhirst's (Garthim performer from Age of Resistance) charity climb fundraiser and also the news on Jeff Addiss and Will Matthews working on an original series with the Duffer Brothers.
Shownotes
The Great Con-Junction
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com
The Great Con-Junction on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatConJunction
The Great Con-Junction travel Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230541767797650
Dan Dewhirst Charity Climb Fundraiser
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DanDewhirst
Jeff Addiss and Will Matthews original series with Duffer Brothers
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/stranger-things-spinoff-stage-play-netflix-duffer-brothers-1235310165/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Legends of Thra: The Gelflings Part Two
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
James and Jaime come back together after a bit of a break to discuss the Gelflings yet again. In this episode we get into Gelfling lore, and mythology and their larger place in the story of The Dark Crystal. We hope you enjoy!
Shownotes
The Great Con-junction
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com
The Great Con-junction on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatConJunction
The Great Con-junction travel Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230541767797650
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
The Great Con-Junction is coming to L.A in November!
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, hosts Phil and Sydnni chat a lot of Dark Crystal news and updates. The controversy continues with NFT announcement through Jim Henson Company social media channels, the official soundtrack being removed digitally off music streaming platforms, new Dark Crystal apparel clothing coming soon from Fright Rags and of course the official announcement of The Great Con-Junction coming to L.A in November 2022 to celebrate 40 years of The Dark Crystal.
Shownotes
NFT post from Selkie Selenite
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLVto2qZpz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Fright-Rags Dark Crystal range
https://www.fright-rags.com/collections/the-dark-crystal
The Great Con-junction
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com
The Great Con-junction on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatConJunction
The Great Con-junction travel Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230541767797650
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni have special guest Eliane Torralba on the show.
We chat about recent announcement on Dark Crystal NFT's, a controversial topic that we break it down and what it all means and our takes on it. Weta Workshop has Garthim available to pre-order, hints on future Dark Crystal convention from The Great Con-Junction and stories from Eliane's visit to the US with Sydnni from Monsterpalooza to ending up visiting the Jim Henson Creature Workshop.
Shownotes
The Jim Henson Company Partners with Quidd to Release The Dark Crystal NFTs
https://www.henson.com/the-jim-henson-company-partners-with-quidd-to-release-the-dark-crystal-nfts/
Labyrinth NFTs: The Henson Company’s Worst Decision
https://toughpigs.com/labyrinth-nfts-bad-idea/
Weta Workshop Garthim Pre-Order
https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/garthim
The Great Con-Junction on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatConJunction
Eliane Torralba on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/eliane.torralba/
Contact
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Thursday Jun 09, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 36
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 36, we cover from 35:00 to 36:00 of the film.
Jen and Kira meet for their first time and as Kira lends her hand to Jen to lift him from the swamp, they go into Dreamfasting, as they share their memories of their past and upbringing.
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 35
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 35, we cover from 34:00 to 35:00 of the film.
Jen gets closer and closer to the creature and Jen jumps at the sight of Fizzgig and lands in the mud. The stranger appears in her cloak and reveals herself.
Shownotes
Cheryl Henson Interview
https://darkcrystalpodcast.com/episode-47-feat-cheryl-henson/
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Wednesday May 25, 2022
Legends Of Thra: The Gelflings
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
In this episode, James and Jaime sit down to discuss the Gelling race and their part in the story of Thra. How do Gelfling procreate? Why are there so many fathers and mothers absent from some specific family dynamics? Are Jen and Kira both descendants of Stone in the Wood? We tackle this and more in our latest episode of Legends of Thra. We hope you enjoy!
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Thursday May 19, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 34
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 34, we cover from 33:00 to 34:00 of the film.
Jen investigates through the swamp and we see a stranger amongst the swamp. He notices foot prints and the little creature moves quickly in last second as Jen tries to track it down.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 33
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 33, we cover from 32:00 to 33:00 of the film.
At the swamp, Jen looks at the shard, unsure of what to do it, sees a vision from the past of a Skeksis broke the Crystal of Truth. Then he hears a noise that he doesn't like.
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 32
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 32, we cover from 31:00 to 32:00 of the film.
The mystics take their leave to go to the castle of the crystal and we go to a new location, the swamp.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Legends of Thra: Mother Aughra
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
In this episode, James and Jaime discuss Mother Aughra and her role in the Dark Crystal universe. Aughra is known as the mother of Thra, a being brought forth by the planet to guide and protect its denizens. From Frank Oz's performance to Kevin Clash, no stone is left unturned in this episode. We hope you enjoy.
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Trial By Stone is back with Dark Crystal merchadise news
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
We are back after a bit of a hiatus break from the podcast and go through number of updates from The Dark Crystal since we recorded last time.
From new figurine from Weta Workshop, to backpacks, and the Adventure Game getting a PDF release, there was a lot to unpack so hope you'll enjoy the episode.
Shownotes
The Dark Crystal Odyssey
https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details
Lore collectible from Weta Workshop
https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/lore
Dark Crystal Mini Backpacks
https://www.fun.com/dark-crystal-mini-backpack.html
https://www.fun.com/fizzgig-dark-crystal-mini-backpack.html
The Dark Crystal Adventure Game PDF
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/392061/The-Dark-Crystal-Adventure-Game
Brian and Wendy Froud YouTube Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMMKP8X-0o
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 31
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 31, we cover from 30:00 to 31:00 of the film.
Jen escapes from Aughra's observatory and continues on, with the Chamberlain looking on and we go back to the Valley of the Stones as the Mystics prepare their leave.
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 30
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 30, we cover from 29:00 to 30:00 of the film.
The Garthim enter Aughra's observatory and Jen narrowly escapes.
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 29
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 29, we cover from 28:00 to 29:00 of the film.
Jen spends his time deciding which is the right crystal shard and uses the Firca to help him in his quest.
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 28
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 28, we cover from 27:00 to 28:00 of the film.
Aughra talks about the great conjunction, ends, begins, changes and she drops a box full of shards as Jen.
Shownotes
Questions Questions Too Many Questions Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzLc6LIxyws
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Friday Mar 04, 2022
Legends of Thra: Episode Three | The Skeksis
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
In this episode, James, and Jaime sit back down to discuss the Skeksis in all of their disgusting and amazing glory. Formidable, and frightening, ridiculous or comedic? The Skeksis are now legendary, yet complicated villains in a story that's as dense as it is simplistic. Join us for this satisfying discussion on all things Dark Crystal, in a world only Jim Henson could dream up.
- For more information on Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast -
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/norman-reedus-henson-tv-fraggle-rock-1235177257/
TV, Interrupted: The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Went Out Fighting
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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Age of Nostalgia - The Jim Henson Company are ready to jump back into Thra
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Sydnni and Phil chat about recent developments on the future of The Dark Crystal franchise from the latest Variety article on announcement of new primetime adventure series (not Dark Crystal related) collaboration with Norman Reedus and the Frouds.
The Jim Henson Company are ready to jump back into Thra, so long as they find someone (streaming service) to make it happen. We analyse the quote from Halle Stanford, discuss about strong possibilities with Dark Crystal on Apple TV+ following the release of Fraggle Rock and other possible streaming service contenders, speculate on the rights issues with Age of Resistance from Netflix and much more.
Shownotes
Henson TV Enlists ‘The Walking Dead’ Star Norman Reedus to Create New Creature-Filled Adventure Series (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/norman-reedus-henson-tv-fraggle-rock-1235177257/
TV, Interrupted: The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Went Out Fighting
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Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 27
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 27, we cover from 26:00 to 27:00 of the film.
Aughra’s monologue continues on from the angle of eternity to the great conjunction.
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