Pale in Comparison – Doof! Media

Pale in Comparison – We Have to Do It Before She Dies (Fin.)

Pale in Comparison – The Baby’s Fine, Probably (Poke 4)

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – No Expectations (Cutting Class – Part 1)

Subscribe: Stitcher | Spotify | PlayerFM Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk to their mom about the first half of Arc 6: Cutting Class. Mom reveals an unexpected hobby. Jenny shares more nursing stories. Malia doesn’t know the capital of...

Pale in Comparison – I Like Really Dull Men (Poke 3)

Pale in Comparison – Penile Replacement Device (Poke 1 & 2)

Fan Art Contest #16 “Closure” – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the 16th Bowalition fan art contest! This contest's theme was "Closure"! Beware: Worm, Pale, and Pact spoilers below! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted and to all of our patrons who...

Pale in Comparison – The Green Agenda (Epilogue)

Pale in Comparison – The French Are Already Judging Us (Judgment 16.12 & 16.13)

Pale in Comparison – Lie Back and Think of the Universe (Judgment 16.10 & 16.11)

Pale in Comparison – Two Fists and Chutzpah (Judgment 16.8 & 16.9)

Pale in Comparison – Carmine Cakehole (Judgment 16.6 & 16.7)

Pale in Comparison – That’s Called Instant Karma, Bitch (Judgment 16.4 & 16.5)

Pale Comflections – Fan Art Contest #16: Closure

We’re excited to officially announce our sixteenth Bowalition fan art contest! This contest, generously funded by our patrons, is a great opportunity for all artistic Wildbow lovers to flex their art muscles and win some awesome prizes! This quarter, since Pale in...

Pale in Comparison – Doo De Le Doo De Le Doo (Judgment 16.2 & 16.3)

Pale in Comparison – Unfortunately, He’s Still Techincally a Dog (Judgment 16.1)

Fan Art Contest #15 “Til Death Do Us Part” – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the 15th Bowalition fan art contest! This contest's theme was "Til Death Do Us Part"! This time be careful of Pale spoilers for both our images, and Pact spoilers for our song submission (but...

Pale in Comparison – Country Bear Corner (BONUS)

Pale in Comparison – I Always Assumed Barbatorem Was Hot (Histories: Arc 15)

Pale in Comparison – You’re Not You When You’re Abyssal (Possession 15.6 & 15.7)

Pale in Comparison – There but for the Grace of Grandma Rose Go I (Possession 15.3, 15.4, & 15.5)

Pale in Comparison – Reduce, Reuse, Retraumatize (Possession 15.1 & 15.2)

Pale Comflections – Fan Art Contest #15: Til Death Do Us Part

We’re excited to officially announce our fifteenth Bowalition fan art contest! This contest, generously funded by our patrons, is a great opportunity for all artistic Wildbow lovers to flex their art muscles and win some awesome prizes - and since Malia is about to...

Pale in Comparison – A Real Big, Sloppy Dick Move (Histories: Arc 14)

Pale in Comparison – Speak of the Angel (Sine Die 14.9 & 14.10)

Pale in Comparison – Ask Not for Whom the Cat Flop (Sine Die 14.7 & 14.8)

Pale in Comparison – Big Conquest Energy (Sine Die 14.5 & 14.6)

Pale in Comparison – Better to Be a Human than a Sailboat (Sine Die 14.3 & 14.4)

Fan Art Contest #14 “Transformation” – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the 14th Bowalition fan art contest! This contest's theme was "Transformation"! Whilst most of our entries are Pale related, we've got some great Pact and Worm entries too. Thank you so much...

Pale in Comparison – Jug of Eggs (Sine Die 14.1 & 14.2)

Pale in Comparison – Skincare for Plants (Execution 13.9 & Gathered Pages: 13)

Pale Comflections – Fan Art Contest #14: Transformation

We’re excited to officially announce our fourteenth Bowalition fan art contest! This contest, generously funded by our patrons, is a great opportunity for all artistic Wildbow lovers to flex their art muscles and win some awesome prizes! This iteration of the fan art...

Pale in Comparison – I am Ambrose’s Broken Heart (Execution 13.7 & 13.8)

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – The Year of the Flirt (Back Away – Part 2)

Subscribe: Stitcher | Spotify | PlayerFM Editor's Note: Mom's power went out twice during the recording due to a thunderstorm, and Malia seemed to have some audio issues. Sorry about that! Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk to their mom...

Pale in Comparison – Scooby-Doo Villain Vibes (Execution 13.5 & 13.6)

Pale in Comparison – Do A Little Poo Dance (Execution 13.3 & 13.4)

Pale in Comparison – A Shit of His Own Accord (Execution 13.1 & 13.2)

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – The Best Case Scenario (Back Away – Part 1)

Subscribe: Stitcher | Spotify | PlayerFM Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk to their mom about the first half of Arc 5: Back Away. Mom thinks the Kenneters would live their best lives on TV. Jenny recounts a wonderfully horrible Christmas...

Costume Contest #4 – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the Pale Comflections: Halloween Costume Contest! We received a slew of great entries from all corners of the Bowalition! Since the entries come from a variety of different Wildbow works,...

Pale in Comparison – The Punniest Practice (Histories: Arc 12)

Pale in Comparison – Dial-A-Bonfire (Duress 12.7 & 12.8)

Pale in Comparison – If You Die in the Abyss, Do You Die in Real Life? (Duress 12.5 & 12.6)

‘Tis The/A Season – Dark Winds – Season 1

Pale in Comparison – Dick Lips (Duress 12.3 & 12.4)

Pale in Comparison – Hot Zomb (Duress 12.1 & 12.2)

Pale Comflections: Halloween Costume Contest #4

We're totally spooked to officially announce that the Doof Halloween Costume Contest is back! Pale continues to horrify and delight us with spookier and spookier monsters (and even spookier people), but this is a chance to dress up as your favourite character from any...

Pale in Comparison – Bloody Mario (Malfeasance 11.11 & Histories: Arc 11)

Pale in Comparison – We Need to Talk About Pubic Hair (Malfeasance 11.9 & 11.10)

Pale in Comparison – Where Do the Pumpkins Enter Into It? (Malfeasance 11.7 & 11.8)

Pale in Comparison – Here to Fuck Spiders (Malfeasance 11.5 & 11.6)

Pale in Comparison – A Scrub Is a Guy Who Wastes My Time (Malfeasance 11.3 & 11.4)

Pale in Comparison – Crêpespiracy (Malfeasance 11.1 & 11.2)

Fan Art Contest #13 “Redemption” – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the 13th Bowalition fan art contest! This contest's theme was "Redemption"! We had a nice split of both Parahumans and Otherverse submissions. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted and...

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – A Bonky Donk a Day Keeps the Brownies Away (Leaving a Mark – Part 2)

Subscribe: Stitcher | Spotify | PlayerFM Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk with their mom about the second half of Arc 4: Leaving a Mark. The Kenneteers acclimate to summer school. Mom likes the sound of junk food on demand, an office where...

Pale in Comparison – Nuts and Manuts (Gathered Pages: 10

Pale in Comparison – Chekhov’s Mermaid (Mala Fide 10.5, 10.6, & 10.7)

Pale in Comparison – Do Fish Have Vaginas? (Mala Fide 10.3 & 10.4)

Pale in Comparison – I’m Crying; You’re Crying (Mala Fide 10.1 & 10.2)

Pale in Comparison – Ballsy and Tragic (Histories: Arc 9)

Pale Comflections – Fan Art Contest #13: Redemption

We’re excited to officially announce our thirteenth Bowalition fan art contest! This contest, generously funded by our patrons, is a great opportunity for all artistic Wildbow lovers to flex their art muscles and win some awesome prizes! This iteration of the fan art...

Pale in Comparison – To Be Fair, the Googly Eyes Are Pretty Freaky (Null 9.5 & 9.6)

Pale in Comparison – Ur-ine Trouble (Null 9.5 & 9.6) feat. Special Guest: Mom

Pale in Comparison – The Real Vestige Was the Friend We Made Along the Way (Null 9.3 & 9.4)

Pale in Comparison – The World is a [Really Watery, Creepy] Oyster Again (Null 9.1 & 9.2)

Pale in Comparison – I Dabble Hardcore (Signature 8.6 & 8.7)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Signature 8.6 & 8.7. Checkers claims a name and does not fuse with Molly and does not find the demon under Hillsglade House. Jenny opines about her lack of drawing skills. Malia is a lawyer (almost)!

Pale in Comparison – Cold Saline Straight to My Veins #BananaBag (Signature 8.3, 8.4, & 8.5)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Signature 8.3, 8.4, & 8.5. Checkers goes on a stressful tour through Jacob’s Bell, gathering some weapons and avoiding some traps. Malia is sick and really wants a saline infusion. Jenny has to relive last episode’s hot take.

I Pâté the Fool Teaser!

From Wordmongling author Wildbow comes the latest smash hit sure to get readers frothing at the mouth – Pâté! Visceral but beautiful, this latest story has both bibliophiles and gastrophiles screaming “FIVE STARS!”

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – FOMOOF [Fear of Missing Out on Food] (Leaving a Mark – Part 1)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk with their mom about the first half of Arc 4: Leaving a Mark. The Kenneteers survive an end-of-year party and go to summer school. Mom is very honest about her middle school years. Jenny gives Malia some marriage advice.

Pale in Comparison – The Tolkien of Supernatural High School Romance #NotAllVampires (Signature 8.1 & 8.2)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Signature 8.1 & 8.2. Buttsack turns into the wind. Maggie Holt makes a deal with a Faerie and goes to Toronto, leaving behind a girl in a checkered scarf. Malia was not ready for another wild fucking twist. Jenny becomes enraged by a hot take.

Pale in Comparison – Demonic Choir or Aspect of Parenting? (Histories: Arc 7)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Histories (Arc 7). Malia is still processing her emotions and copes partially by attempting some literary criticism. Jenny is recovering from a cold. They manage to get things wild by ruminating on demon babies and the nature of parenthood.

Pale in Comparison – A Wake for Blake (Void 7.10 & 7.11)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Void 7.10 & 7.11. They have gathered to mourn the loss of the best and most reckless diabolist they ever knew… what’s-his-name.

Fan Art Contest #12 – Results

The votes have all been counted and it is now time to announce the winner of the 12th Bowalition fan art contest! This contest's theme was "Takeover"! All Wildbow stories were allowed to enter, but as Pale has taken over all of our minds at the moment, we only...

Pale in Comparison – Wildbow’s Fucking Me Over, Isn’t He? (Void 7.8 & 7.9)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Void 7.8 & 7.9. This week they frontload the tangents. Jenny complains about a really disappointing breakfast and her weakness to buttons. Malia complains about American coffee. They then jump into a discussion of some of the wildest chapters yet, and Malia nearly has a breakdown over prediction indecision.

Witch and Moan: A Major Hard-on for Hope – Part 2

Sheridan and Raquel are taking a quick break from the prestigious grounds of Blasphemy Halls as they’re joined by some very special guests to discuss their new obsesh, Legacies on the CW! Don’t forget to like us on Woobcasts and give us a Flip at Go Foto Yourself!

Witch and Moan: A Break from Blasphemy Girls

Salutations, Blasphemers! Sheridan and Raquel are taking a quick break from the prestigious grounds of Blasphemy Halls as they're joined by some very special guests to discuss their new obsesh, Legacies on the CW! Don't forget to like us on Woobcasts and give us a...

Pale in Comparison – Pact Part 2: Laird Was Right (Void 7.6 & 7.7)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Void 7.6 & 7.7. Malia talks about her voice lessons. Jenny pushes Malia to make specific predictions. Malia takes up the mantle of mourning a third problematic man.

Pale in Comparison – We Don’t Have to Be Insightful (Void 7.3, 7.4, & 7.5)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Void 7.3, 7.4, & 7.5. Jenny comes up with a whole lot of medical problems Blake could be facing after Isadora’s attack. Malia takes on the duty of mourning Fell in addition to Dickswizzle. They also spend some time googling dream interpretations, just in case they stumbled across something Wildbow used in writing the story, instead of coming up with the themes Wildbow was writing about.

Pale in Comparison – You Remind Me of a Punk Ass Bitch (Void 7.1 & 7.2)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Void 7.1 & 7.2. They amp up the zaniness as Jenny tries to recite the Greek alphabet and Malia tries to imagine the Tallowman in the best possible light.

Pale Comflections – Fan Art Contest #12: Takeover

We’re excited to officially announce our twelfth Bowalition fan art contest! This contest, generously funded by our patrons, is a great opportunity for all artistic Wildbow lovers to flex their art muscles and win some awesome prizes!

Pale in Comparison – Deep Sea Truck Nuts (Subordination 6.12 & Histories: Arc 6)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.12 & Histories (Arc 6). Malia is bewildered. Jenny throws down some squid facts. They discuss yet another thing that the community has been waiting for Malia to realize.

Pale in Comparison – How Has No One Fixed These Links in Seven Years? (Subordination 6.11)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.11 (again). Malia got engaged and so they didn’t have time to record an episode this week, but hopefully you enjoy this live reaction to chronomancy fuckery.

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – Zed’s Cheddar Half: They Brie-long Together (Out on a Limb – Part 2)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk to their mom about the second half of Arc 3: Out on a Limb. Malia (finally) gets a joke, Jenny recounts fun times from their childhood, and Mom hopes to never read another Hungry Choir ritual ever again. Also, they all recount the times they were bit by a centipede.

Pale in Comparison – We Experiment with New Content (Subordination 6.9 & 6.10)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.9 & 6.10. Malia is happy that one of her predictions seems to be on the right track. Jenny challenges Malia on her criticism of Blake. And, after the outro, they decide to try out some new content: live reactions to 6.11! *Spoilers Beware*

Pale in Comparison – Pour One Out for Dickswizzle (Subordination 6.7 & 6.8)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.7 & 6.8. Malia is starting to believe that we’re not leaving Toronto at the end of this arc. Jenny questions Malia about whether it is Maggie or Blake who has changed, leaving Malia paranoid and confused.

Pale in Comparison – Give that Fucker Some Aspirin (Subordination 6.5 & 6.6)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.5 & 6.6. Malia is very concerned about Blake and Rose’s relationship and wants them both to stop gainsaying each other. Jenny teaches Malia about heart attacks and when not to give someone CPR.

Pale in Comparison – Crustable: The Circle that Keeps Us Together (Subordination 6.3 & 6.4)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.3 & 6.4. Blake proposes a deadly chess game. Malia is concerned about Ty’s morality and unsure of where things are going. Jenny discusses her opinion of the Milly interlude in Pale.

Pale in Comparison – Demons Don’t Make Friendship Better #MyrrhMyrrh #MeowMeow (Subordination 6.1 & 6.2)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Subordination 6.1 & 6.2. Malia has a lot of emotions about Blake’s choices and Jenny presses her on whether Tiffany should have been included in the shenanigans. Malia deals with this turmoil by making some buckwild predictions.

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – A Mouse, a Cat, and a Monkey (Out on a Limb – Part 1)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) talk to their mom about the first half of Arc 3: Out on a Limb. They recount bad Christmas songs, times where Mom has been a bit too adventurous, and the time Jenny made Mom buy mice as pets. In addition, Mom plans the perfect dinner party.

Pale in Comparison – You’re My Bitch, and I’m Conquest (Histories: Arc 5)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Histories (Arc 5)! Malia describes her efforts to research bogeymen. Jenny treats her allergies with tea. They struggle to understand Fell’s family tree.

Pale in Comparison – Bind Yourself a Demon Using Essential Oils (Conviction 5.5 & 5.6)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss Conviction 5.5 & 5.6. Malia doesn’t have any answers about these chapters but she does attempt to explain some high school science experiments.

Pale in Comparison – Ice Hatchet? More like Noice Hatchet (Conviction 5.3 & 5.4)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) manage to stay surprisingly on topic for most of this episode, before it goes wildly off the rails. They discuss the importance of consent, the effect perspective has on your beliefs, and whether a familiar would be allowed to take a Ditto as their animal form.

Pale in Comparison – Pickle-Free Oasis (Conviction 5.1 & 5.2)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) are back! They discuss Conviction 5.1 & 5.2. Malia has some trouble remembering character names (oops), Jenny has a lot of fun with her fact, and, of course, they share some Disney-related stories.

Our Mom Critiques Wildbow – Your Monkey has Sex Appeal (Stolen Away – Part 2)

We reach the Forest Ribbon Trail! Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) are confounded and delighted by their mom’s choice of an animal companion with an extensive backstory.

Costume Contest #3 – Results

And the winners are…

Our Mom Plays Wickedness – There’s Something About Danny [DeVito] (Trials: Part 2)

We come to the end of the story… for now, at least. Hear how Heliconia, Stephanotis, and Ohia Lehua deal with the threat of corporate warfare, Danny DeVito’s obsession with scarves, and the inevitable reality of change.

Our Mom Plays Wickedness – Death by Butter (Trials: Part 1)

Heliconia, Stephanotis, and Ohia Lehua plunge into new challenges after facing some difficult choices. They experience loss, change, and the realization that Velveeta might, in fact, go bad.

Our Mom Plays Wickedness – Velveeta: it Doesn’t Go Bad, but it Does Go Good (Troubles: Part 2)

Heliconia, Stephanotis, and Ohia Lehua continue to overcome the challenges that the deck throws at them, using virality for the power of good. They each come to a major crossroads in their life, and the players complete the second stage of Wickedness.

Our Mom Plays Wickedness – Mo’ Magic, Mo’ Problems (Troubles: Part 1)

We see into the daily lives of Heliconia, Stephanotis, and Ohia Lehua. Together they struggle with money problems, spend a lot of time on their blog, and resist the temptations of Danny DeVito.

Our Mom Plays Wickedness – This is Very Oof (Truths: Part 2)

Malia (she/they) plays Stephanotis, a hot mess. Jenny (she/her) plays Heliconia, who is perfect. Their mom, Cheryl (she/her), plays Ohia Lehua, who wears scarves that smell. Together, they learn more about their city, the Underworld, and each other.

Pale in Comparison – Be the Streaker You Want to See in the World (Summer Break)

Jenny (she/her) and Malia (she/they) discuss the end(????) of Pale! Listen to us break down our thoughts and feelings about this chapter and maybe even hear some baby farts!

Pale Comflections: Halloween Costume Contest #3

We're spooked to officially announce that the Doof Halloween Costume Contest is back! As we reach the end of our second journey into the Otherverse, it seems like the perfect time for everyone to get their spook on - whether you're an Other, Parahuman, or even a [Twig...