GemTalk - The Steven Universe Fan Podcast

As the hiatus continues, Shane and Ken opt for a new plan: analyzing Pearl as a character. Join us as we plot Bird Mom's ups and downs throughout the story! Pearl may seem to be the most balanced of the Crystal Gems, but true fans know that there's more lurking in her mind than is always on the surface!

Happy Halloween Everyone! In this episode, Shane and Ken finish up their special spooky two parter by reviewing the horror tropes in Nightmare Hospital! What is "The Other", and how does the Crewniverse use it in their show to help evoke terror for all ages? Join us now to find out!

Hello and Happy Halloween, everyone! Shane and Ken are back with Episode 20 of GemTalk! Since we're in the mood for some spooky fun, today's episode if all about how the Crewniverse utilizes horror tropes to make frightening episodes! There's so much to talk about, it's going to be a two parter! In this portion, we discuss Horror Club and the conventional tropes used to make Steven's movie night creepy on a fundamental level! We also touch on some recent news, including a potential voice actress for Lapidot!

Episode 19 is here, and this week Shane and Ken discuss the list of shorts recently released by the Crewniverse! While they may mostly seem like cute little snippits, what could these mini-episodes be telling us about the people who create our favorite show? Likewise, we review the leaked clip of Gem Harvest, which may give us a closer look into Steven's plant-controlling powers and a little more Lapidot! EDIT: In this episode we erroneously state Beach City Con starts on 10/17/17. It actually starts on 10/13/17.

Episode 18 is a very special occasion, as Shane and Ken interview the creators of Beach City Con! Join us as we speak to KK and Tara about the very first Steven Universe convention, and what YOU can do to help make the event even better! Will you be going next October? We sure will! For more information, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beachcitycon/beach-city-con-a-steven-universe-fan-convention

This week's episode is all about the avatar of weirdness - Onion! Shane and Ken dive into what the little vandal represents, touching on how his pantry of friends may tell us more about Steven. Also, does the shadow of death ALWAYS need to follow our little hero around? Find out all this and more with us, right now!

In this week's episode of GemTalk, Ken and Shane discuss the finer points of Pearl's character as she attempts to make a drastic character change. Perhaps it's actually not that drastic, after all! Does the seed of rebellion still bloom in Pearl's heart, who is the mysterious stranger, and - above all - are YOU going to Beach City Con? We are!

Episode 15 of GemTalk is all about the future! Well, at least a boy pretending to be a robot from the future... Join our hosts Shane and Ken as they tackle some of the questions this episode inspires: what is the relationship between Mr. Smiley and Mr. Frowny, will Onion ever learn, and could Lion's eyes be hiding something? Stop by for a listen to find out what we think!

Episode 14 of GemTalk is all about the Psychology of Feelings. Join our hosts Shane and Ken as they discuss the inner turmoil that plagues our favorite human-gem fusion, as well as what lessons can be gleaned from their duet with Garnet.

In Episode 13, our hosts Ken and Shane discuss the events of "Buddy's Book", the first episode since the Steven Nuke ended. Though the episodes may be less frequent, there is still plenty to discuss! What was in Buddy's Book, are there any hints toward Lion's origins, and more bantering over Pink Diamond's fate. All of that and much more is waiting for you in this episode of GemTalk!

In the climactic finale of the Summer of Steven, Shane and Ken dive head-first into some of the most revealing lore the crewniverse has released so far! Join us as we discuss Amethyst's rematch against Jasper, the revelation of a new fusion, and made a little 4th wall breaking!

Summer of Steven Week 3 is completed, and do we ever have a lot to discuss! Join Shane and Ken as they dive deeper into Amethyst's psyche, discuss Jasper's end goal, and finally get to appreciate the buff wonder that is Bismuth! What will Week 4 hold? We can't WAIT to find out!

The Summer of Steven continues with Week 2 - a series of episodes Ken and Shane are eager to review! Join our hosts as they continue to pick apart the various deeper meanings buried in these five episodes. What do all these crazy Beach City dreams mean? What does encounter Jasper mean for Lapis's psyche? And is Rose the one who convinced Greg to grow up? Let's find out together!

The Summer of Steven has finally begun! Join Shane and Ken as they review the first five episodes of what is lovingly being referred to as the "Steven Nuke". From Allegory to Action, these episodes had it all and there's still some room for theory crafting! Warning: This episode contains a very general discussion on abuse. For those who may be offended, please be aware that the topic begins during the "Beach City Drift" portion of the episode.

Summer has come, and with it, the Summer of Steven finally begins! While we wait for the hiatus to end, join Shane and Ken - along with Special Guest Lauren - in reviewing the few small snippets of new material we've been given so far!