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Shedding Starlight

Shedding Starlight
Kingdom Hearts
Roxas
Organization XIII
Axel
Sora
Kingdom Hearts 2
Kairi
Xehanort
Heartless
Ansem the Wise
Diz
Hollow Bastion
Naminé
Radiant Garden
Timeless River
Xemnas
Nobodies
Twilight Town
Demix
Castle Oblivion

Kingdom Hearts is a series about love, friendship, good vs. evil, and light prevailing in the dark. Sounds simple? What about soul possession, human experimentation, and the end of times? The rumors are true, it’s deeper than you think.

We are Hannah and Mel, welcome to the podcast Shedding Starlight: A Guide to the Kingdom Hearts Mythos. If you’ve ever played the Kingdom Hearts games and wanted ... more

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A young boy ripped in two by his master; a violent beginning to a twisting story. Ventus and Vanitas are two beings derived from the same heart, one of pure light, and one of pure dark. But, was this fate specifically designed for Ventus? Could this ... more

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Our first of three tragedies, envied only by Shakespeare himself. Terra; a young man manipulated into hurting his father figure, and falling into the hands of the master who misguided him. We're joined by RPG streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and M... more

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The Ocean Between. Keyblades. The Lanes Between. The X-blade. The crossroads. The Keyblade War. Xehanort has always been a scholar; we've seen this since the first game in the series. Legends of the war over light have filled his head with ideas of a... more

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A chess master, manipulating the moving pieces in front of our eyes, ten years before Sora's story begins. Join us as we dive into Master Xehanort: who he was, who he is now, and why he's a more mysterious presence than ever.

Thank you to Chared, We... more

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Recent Guests

Elise Teria
Twitch streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and former MDA nominee winner
Episode: Terra feat. Eliseteria - The Corruption of Control

Hosts

Hannah
Co-host of Shedding Starlight; frequent collaborator with Mel, focused on Kingdom Hearts lore and worldbuilding.
Mel
Co-host of Shedding Starlight; frequent collaborator with Hannah, known for deep dives into lore and narrative analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • My only reason to look forward to Mondays

    Way to go y’all, hooked me for the long run!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OtepMansonofGod
    United Statesa year ago
  • mel are you sure you and your twin haven’t had your memories manipulated by namine?

    ps feel better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alefalf
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing!

    Best Kingdom Hearts podcast around! Love the deep discussions and overview of the Kingdom Hearts series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yohanx27
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    I absolutely love the concept of this podcast. So many TV, Movie, and Video Game podcasts are simple recaps shows, which are fine. But the way this podcast discusses the Kingdom Heart franchise is so refreshing. Also, the hosts sound like such fun and friendly people and they have good rapport with one another, which also adds to the enjoyment of listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SundanceOdyssey
    United States2 years ago
  • Yay!

    It’s good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaos zexal
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts have great rapport and make complex lore approachable
Shows deep knowledge of KH lore and delivers clear worldbuilding that helps both newcomers and veterans
Regularly references game lore with engaging, thoughtful discussions

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Terra feat. Eliseteria - The Corruption of Control
Q: Where did the conversation between Master Xehanort, Terra and Eraqus take place?
The conversation occurs in a pitch-black realm, and it is suggested that the setting reflects Terra's internal struggle and control between himself and Xehanort.
Master Xehanort - How many lives has he lived?
Q: Is Xehanort his real name?
Yes, it appears to be his real name even prior to his possession of Terra, but it's interesting that his name is an anagram of No Heart, suggesting he may have adopted it for a reason.
Master Xehanort - How many lives has he lived?
Q: For Elder Xehanort, his ultimate goal is to live beyond his life. Why didn't he take on apprentices of his own for such a purpose rather than using Eraqus' apprentice, Terra?
Xehanort strikes me as the type of guy who doesn't want a student, because the more he has to teach, the less he gets to learn. He seems self-absorbed, more focused on his own ambitions than on nurturing others.
Worldbuilding III - Where do Keyblades originate?
Q: If Kingdom Hearts is pure light, is there something opposite to that, that is pure darkness?
It's interesting because the Keyblade, which is the counterpart to Kingdom Hearts, is made of light and darkness, so it raises the question of whether Kingdom Hearts is truly pure light.
Roxas II - How is Roxas tied to Ven?
Q: How does Xemnas perceive Roxas's connection to Sora?
Xemnas seems to know about Roxas's past and suggests a deeper connection may exist between Roxas and Sora than just being Sora's nobody.

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