The Narrative Labyrinth
Hello and welcome to The Narrative Labyrinth, where we discuss film, tv, literature and games with in-depth reviews and discussions featuring your host Rachelle ( twitter.com/StrangeRachelle ) and a plethora of guests.
Episodes

Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023
1hr 1 min
This is Day 4 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are about to hit the 21st Century with the prequels!
We have teamed up with @Andy3E from the @GreatDerelict to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise.
Pod Racing? JarJar? Nabu? Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi? What is there not to love?!
"Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/
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Dec 27, 2023
Dec 27, 2023
1hr 9 min
This is Day 3 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we end the original serise today with the most controversial of the original 3 movies.
We have teamed up with @Andy3E from the @GreatDerelict to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise.
Can we get over the Ewoks? Are they really that bad? Are they just for kids? And most importantly does Yub nub still slap?
"After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/
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Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
59 min
This is Day 2 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and today we are venturing to cold cold planets and exposing deep family secrets.
We have teamed up with @Andy3E from the @GreatDerelict to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise.
Does this still hold up as everyones fav film in the original series? Have the sequels ruined everything in this film? Is this the war analogy we thing it is?
"After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/
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Dec 25, 2023
Dec 25, 2023
1hr 6 min
This is Day 1 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we start where it all began, a long time ago in the 1970s.
We have teamed up with @Andy3E from the @GreatDerelict to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise.
Is this the most influential film ever made? Do we even like it? Or is it so filled with baggage and lore thats its unwatchable?
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/
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Nov 4, 2023
Nov 4, 2023
35 min
Episode tree from the mini series Adapted, presented by The Narrative Labyrinth.
Adapted is a new limited run podcast series by the makers of the Narrative Labyrinth. Where we invite guests to come and talk about one individual franchise or story and how it has been translates across different mediums and medias.
Rachelle ( https://twitter.com/StrangeRachelle ) is joined by Brandon T. McClure( https://twitter.com/fakenerdpodcast , https://twitter.com/btmcclure ) as they talk about the controversial Star Trek Kelvin Timeline and other adaptions of original trek.
The Kelvin timeline was created by a time travel incursion caused by the Romulan mining ship Narada, captained by villain Nero (Eric Bana). The Romulan sun going supernova in the late 24th century of the Prime timeline led to Nero and Ambassador Spock (Leonard Nimoy) accidentally leaving 2387 and going back in time
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Music in this episode has been composed by CJ and you can find them on soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/moncheri3/
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May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
42 min
Episode two from the mini series Adapted, presented by The Narrative Labyrinth.
Adapted is a new limited run podcast series by the makers of the Narrative Labryinth. Where we invite guests to come and talk about one individual franchise or story and how it has been translates across different mediums and medias.
Rachelle ( https://twitter.com/StrangeRachelle ) is joined by Andy ( https://twitter.com/Andy3E ) as they talk about the Jeff Waynes iconic War of the Worlds adaption.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records
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Music in this episode has been composed by CJ and you can find them on soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/moncheri3/
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You can support the podcast by donating here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleStrange
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The Narrative Labyrinth is a #podcast navigating the world of #Film, #TV, #Literature, and #GameDesign presented by @StrangeRachelle

Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
33 min
Episode one from the mini series Adapted, presented by The Narrative Labyrinth.
Adapted is a new limited run podcast series by the makers of the Narrative Labryinth. Where we invite guests to come and talk about one individual franchise or story and how it has been translates across different mediums and medias.
Rachelle ( https://twitter.com/StrangeRachelle ) is joined by Zoë ( https://twitter.com/Zoe_On_The_Go ) as they talk The Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favour.
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Music in this episode has been composed by CJ and you can find them on soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/moncheri3/
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You can support the podcast by donating here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleStrange
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The Narrative Labyrinth is a #podcast navigating the world of #Film, #TV, #Literature, and #GameDesign presented by @StrangeRachelle

Dec 26, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
18 min
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Season 2 of The Narrative Labyrinth, where in this small corner of the audio internet, we dive into film, tv, literature, and games with In-depth review discussion and analysis.
This is an experimental episode to welcome in 2023.
In this episode, Rachelle @StrangeRachelle is joined by no one, as she takes a personal look at the ever growing music world of LowFi and what that means to the latest generations. Music has been produced by CJ especially for this episode and you should check them out.
You can find CJs work here - https://soundcloud.com/moncheri3
You can support the podcast by donating here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleStrange
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The Narrative Labyrinth is a #podcast navigating the world of #Film, #TV, #Literature, and #GameDesign presented by @StrangeRachelle

Dec 6, 2022
Dec 6, 2022
1hr 22 min
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Season 2 of The Narrative Labyrinth, where in this small corner of the audio internet, we dive into film, tv, literature, and games with In-depth review discussion and analysis.
In this episode, Rachelle is joined by Andy @Andy3E and Zoe @Zoe_On_The_Go as they talk about the big House of Mouse and why does it struggle so much with Sci-fi?
Disney keeps trying, and failing, to launch its own sci-fi franchise the company seems poised to end its current sci-fi curse with the success of Avatar 2... but is it really the saviour they hope?
Disney Fails
2022 - Strange World
2022 - Lightyear
2015 - Tomorrowland
2012 - John Carter
2011 - Mars Needs Moms
2002 - Treasure Planet
2001 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
1982, 2010 - Tron
You can buy the fantastic Strange Worlds Travels Agency books by LD Lapinski here - https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-strangeworlds-travel-agency/
You can support the podcast by donating here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleStrange
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The Narrative Labyrinth is a #podcast navigating the world of #Film, #TV, #Literature, and #GameDesign presented by @StrangeRachelle

Oct 9, 2022
Oct 9, 2022
1hr 18 min
Hello and welcome to another episode of Season 2 of The narrative labyrinth, where in this small corner of the audio internet, we dive into film, tv, literature, and games with In-depth review discussion and analysis.
In this episode, we talk about the Joker and all his (major) modern interactions with Amber a qualified psychotherapist and fellow geek.
Trigger warning for this episode as we do discuss mental illness, domestic violence, and terrorism.
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Your Host
Rachelle is:
Award-winning troublemaker.
Unapologetic Pop culture enthusiast
Subtly charming problem solver.
Digital nerd.
Interactive storyteller.
She lectures in the great city of Manchester on the topics of Media, Film, and Journalism as well as continuing to work in the creative industries. You can book her for podcasts, conference and convention panels as well as guest blogs and speaker posts.







