Episodes
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
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
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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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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
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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
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
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
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
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!
Contact
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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.
Email - darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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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
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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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
Contact
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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.
Contact
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Trial By Stone - Dark Crystal Adventure Game Interview Thralloween
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we go through our archive of shows and realised that we hadn't released our interview with Janet that was conduction by Sydnni and Zay as part of Thralloween from October 2021. So here's the chat in full. You can watch it on video on our YouTube channel.
Contact
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Trial By Stone is back for 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Trial By Stone is back for 2022. Join with Phil and Sydnni as we chat about celebrating 40 years of The Dark Crystal, the news about The Dark Crystal Odyssey being delayed til 2023, J.M. Lee's audio books in German, what we expect for what's to come this year and lots of tangent conversations in the mix.
Shownotes
The Dark Crystal Odyssey delayed to 2023
https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details
The Dark Crystal audiobooks in German
https://www.audible.com.au/series/The-Dark-Crystal-Audiobooks/B09HMJFVB6
The Dark Crystal audiobooks in English petition
https://www.change.org/p/the-jim-henson-company-we-want-dark-crystal-prequel-novels-as-audiobooks
Daredevil Cancellation Articles based on speculation with rights for Age of Resistance reverting to The Jim Henson Company in 2022
https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/30/daredevil-canceled-no-season-4-at-netflix
https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-gets-punisher-jessica-jones-rights-back-from-netflix
Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock on Apple TV+ on 21st January 2022.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip.
Additional recording by Sydnni
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
The Dark Crystal Minute 25
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Hosts Philip and Sydnni break down each minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time.
Minute 25, we cover from 24:00 to 25:00 of the film.
Aughra commands the vines to let him go and drop him, Aughra enters her home and Jen follows her.
Contact
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Audio Commentary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Episode 2
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Cinematic Realms - The Dark Crystal Discussion
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni appeared on YouTube channel called John Webster Film for his show Cinematic Realms chatting about The Dark Crystal. The live streamed happened on the 10th of October 2021 and this is the audio version with permission from John.
If you wanted to watch the video version of our chat link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTz4s_fgo5U
Also Phil gives you updates with the podcast and what's to come for December.
Contact
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Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Legends of Thra: Episode One | The Prophecy Is Fulfilled
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Trial By Stone would like to present, a new podcast. Hosted by TBS alumni Jaime Prater with co-host James Reedie, Legends of Thra promises to dive into the world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal in ways not explored. In this first episode, your hosts, and special guest, Ethan UrSkaa talk about how they fell in love with The Dark Crystal, favorite moments from the original film, what continues to drive their passion, Age of Resistance and so much more. We hope you take this journey with us.
To find out more about Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast, please visit www.darkcrystalpodcast.com
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game Preview (Video on YouTube)
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Sydnni along with Jack Caesar and Janet Forbes give us a sneak peak into the upcoming The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game.
This presentation was originally on throughout the Thralloween event hosted by The Great Con-Junction.
To get the full experience watch the game preview in its intended form on YouTube at https://youtu.be/AsRG7R3f-ho
Pre-Order The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game
https://riverhorse.eu/product/the-dark-crystal-adventure-game/
World Anvil
www.worldanvil.com
Music by Ian Frost
Chance Encounters on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBASSXdLJQGpNmRQggEgQw
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Creating The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game with Jack Caesar and Janet Forbes
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to game creators Jack Caesar (Game Designer at River Horse Games) & Janet Forbes (CEO of World Anvil) about the upcoming The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game! They discuss their involvement in the game, the challenges involved, Phil & Sydnni's contribution to the game and so much more.
You can watch the interview on YouTube at links below, that was shown during Thames Con The Great Con-Junction Thralloween.
Part 1
Part 2
Pre-Order The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game
https://riverhorse.eu/product/the-dark-crystal-adventure-game/
World Anvil
www.worldanvil.com
Credits
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recordings provided by Sydnni
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Special Announcements and updates on the podcast
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone that was recorded as live show on Facebook on the 18th September 2021, Philip and Sydnni make a special announcement with the podcast on a guest contributor collaboration with River Horse Games upcoming The Dark Crystal: Adventure Game. We talk quite a bit about the Adventure Game and as well as give you updates on the podcast and what's to come. This episode contains the fixed audio, the live show audio was too loud for Philip and too soft for Sydnni, so this episode is mixed just right.
Credits
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recordings provided by Sydnni
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
The Emotional Connection - Two Years on Age of Resistance
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, join Phil, Sydnni and special guest Jaime, we chat about the two year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
We reflect on the anticipation for the show, the emotional connection, its continuing legacy, the closeness we still hold dearly for The Dark Crystal and how much it still means to us two years later and much more.
It's very much a therapeutic episode of Trial By Stone for us and we hope you enjoy listening to it.
Credits
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recordings provided by Sydnni and Jaime
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, join with Phil, Sydnii and special guest Javier Grillo-Marxuach (writer of Episode 7 and co-executive producer) as we record an audio commentary of the seventh episode of Age of Resistance.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Fires of Resistance - Part 3 Discussion - Gurjin
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni wrap up their discussion about the characters that were part of the Fires of Resistance as they were tasked with travelling to the seven corners of Thra to spread the word of the Skeksis wrong doing. This episode is dedicated to Gurjin and also discuss about what adventures the characters might've had during the events of the show compared to the events of the young adult novels.
Credits
Hosted by Phil and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Phil.
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Fires of Resistance - Naia and Kylan Discussion Part 1
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni discuss about Naia and Kylan, the characters that were part of the Fires of Resistance as they were tasked with travelling to the seven corners of Thra to spread the word of the Skeksis wrong doing. Topics include;
- Party dynamics between the characters between the show and the YA Novels
- The major spoilers from Age of Resistance that were in the books 8 months before it's released. Should they have delayed Tides and Flames in the first place?
- Did Sydnni or Phil read Flames days before the shows release?
- Our thoughts of knowing about characters from show being part of Age of Resistance.
- The connection between Kylan and SkekMal the Hunter.
- Neech's exclusion from Age of Resistance
- The differences between how characters are portrayed in Age of Resistance compared to YA novels
- The canon on books vs Age of Resistance
- The importance of essence in the YA novels
- Similarities between Naia and Deet's journey
- And so much more!
This will be a multiple part series, stay tuned for next episode on our discussion on Tavra.
Credits
Hosted by Phil and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Phil.
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
The Dark Crystal ASMR with OopsyDaisy
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Sydnni chats to OopsyDaisy ASMR on the show. Find out how she got into The Dark Crystal, her origins into ASMR, and behind the scenes on her Dark Crystal ASMR videos that came out early this year. Visit her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/0opsyDaisy
Credits
Hosted by Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Sponsor
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
The Dark Crystal News Recap with Philip and Sydnni
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip and Sydnni go through Dark Crystal news over past few weeks.
Topics include:
Weta Workshop figurines with Seladon and Kira
Philip gets spicy on video issues on The Dark Crystal in 4K that he hopes will be fixed for 40th anniversary edition of the film
Center for Puppetry Age of Resistance Reunion
The Dark Crystal: Odyssey updates
Karen Falk chat with the Walt Disney Museum
Creators on Age of Resistance delving into Middle-Earth
Hint of things to come for Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast
and much more!
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recording by Sydnni
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
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https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip and Sydnni chat to Javier Grillo-Marxuach, co-executive producer on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and writer on episode 7 "Time to make... my move" aka the Puppet Show episode.
We chat about the role that Javier had for Will and Jeff, the table read of all the ten episodes of Age of Resistance with actors and Netflix, his biggest contribution to the show, what his favourite character is on the show, the awful cruelty scene, his favourite scene on Age of Resistance, scenes from script that were cut out, pop culture references, the four words that Javier hopes to see one day in Dark Crystal story and so much more!
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recording by Sydnni
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip and Sydnni chat to Javier Grillo-Marxuach, co-executive producer on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and writer on episode 7 "Time to make... my move" aka the Puppet Show episode.
We chat about the Emmy win, how he discovered The Dark Crystal, how did the idea for the puppet show within the puppet show came about and so much more.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional recording by Sydnni
Sponsor Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Seladon: For Thra ▼ Part 2 Discussion
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we continue our discussing on Seladon with special guest Jaime Prater.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Special Guest: Jaime Prater
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
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https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Iris Compiet ▼ Illustrating The Dark Crystal Bestiary
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Sydnni chats to Iris Compiet on her work on The Dark Crystal Bestiary and much more!
Note: This episode was recorded before her announcement of being involved on a Netflix project as visual developer.
Credits
Hosted by Sydnni.
Podcast edited and mixed by Philip
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Shownotes
Iris Compiet - https://www.iriscompiet.art/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/iriscompiet
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Seladon: We Are Nothing Without The Skeksis ▼ Part 1 Discussion
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we begin our discussion on one of the most complex supporting characters on Age of Resistance, Seladon.
Is Seladon really the villain of the show? Is Seladon redeemed by the end of the season? The origins of her name is also discussed and much more.
*Note*
This episode was recorded before the announcement of The Dark Crystal Odyssey.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional audio recording by Sydnni
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
The Dark Crystal: Odyssey Announcement Live Show
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip and Sydnni discuss about the recent news announcement on upcoming ballet/dance work The Dark Crystal: Odyssey. We chat about the news, what we know about it, speculate on what it could be and also go through one of our listeners take on the news as well.
This video was originally recorded on our Facebook page as a live show.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Age of Resistance Saturn Award Nomination Live Show
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Trial By Stone returns from their hiatus as Phil and Sydnni break down the Saturn Award nomination for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance in Best Fantasy Series category. We look at the other nominees, discuss if Age of Resistance has any chance at winning and also provide updates on the podcast and so much more.
This is your vital essence of The Dark Crystal.
The podcast was originally recorded on our Facebook page as a live show that you can watch there or on our YouTube channel.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni. Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod
Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Trial By Stone is taking a hiatus break
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
This is a short episode to let you know that the podcast is going to go on a hiatus break and will return as we take our time to produce great Dark Crystal content.
We'll let you know when we're back to bring you more Dark Crystal podcasting content with more character discussions, interviews and so much more.
We'll still be on social media with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Contact
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Hup: Uchi Uchi Thirsty | Part 2 Discussion
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
On this episode of Trial By Stone, we continue our discussion of our favourite brother paladin Hup. Jaime joins with us in the discussion and we go through some comments from listeners about Hup.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni.
Special guest Jaime
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional audio recording by Sydnni
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
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https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Dark Crystal Predictions for 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
On this episode of the show, Phil and Sydnni chat about our own predictions for The Dark Crystal franchise in 2021 as well as go through many of our listeners predictions as well. You can watch the full live show video on our Facebook page.
Credits
Hosted by Philip and Sydnni
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Additional audio recording by Sydnni
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Our Part In The Song: Discussing the UrVa & SkekMal Collectibles with Weta Workshop
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Jaime sits down with recurring guests Steven Saunders and Daniel Falconer of Weta Workshop as they take us through the process of the creation of their latest pieces, UrVa the Mystic and SkekMal, the Hunter.
This is a wonderful conversation that pulls the curtain on what it takes to create the masterpieces that only WETA can imagine.
Contact
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Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
On this episode of Trial By Stone, hosts Philip, Sydnni and Jaime continue their chat with the creative team behind Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with Louis Leterrier, Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. Topics include dreamfasting, Rian and Mira's kiss, a Gelfling prototype of Rian that resembled a well know Hollywood star, Aughra talking to Aughra and of course the fire on the set of Age of Resistance.
All this and so much more on this episode of Trial By Stone.
This is part 1 of our interview, you can watch the video on YouTube or Facebook to follow along.
Contact
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Cancelling The Clans: Uniting The Clans
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
This episode was originally recorded on 25th September 2020.
You can watch the video on our website or on our Facebook page.
Phil, Sydnni, and Jaime get together to discuss the somber news of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance being canceled.
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
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Contact
Patreon –www.patreon.com/darkcrystalpodcast
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Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Thra A Thon Episode
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
This episode was recorded during the Thra A Thon on 29th August 2020.
Join with Philip, Sydnni along with special guests Jason from The Dark Crystal Conjunction, Zay from Thames Con, Sean who started the Thra A Thon and fan of the show Eliane chatting about the show one year on and much more.
You can watch the live video on DarkCrystalPodcast.com or on our Facebook page
Sponsor
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Contact
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Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Audio Commentary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Episode 1
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
On this episode of Trial By Stone, to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and as part of the Thra-A-Thon, join with Phil, Sydnnii and Jaime as we record an audio commentary of the first episode of Age of Resistance.
Credits
Hosted by Philip, Sydnii and Jaime
Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip
Sponsor
Thames Con and The Great Con-Junction
https://thamescon.co.uk/
Contact
Patreon –www.patreon.com/darkcrystalpodcast
Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com
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