Online comic characters Heart and Brain star in a brand new card game based on their likenesses. The Awkward Yeti's Nick Seluk joins Cheddar to discuss successfully crowdfunding yet another game on Kickstarter. "Heart and Brain: The Party Game" challenges players to a game of wits in what could be Cards Against Humanity's next big threat.
It's not the first crowdfunding accomplishment for the webcomics giant. Seluk gives us an update on the success of OrganATTACK; the game that raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter, He says it helps kids and adults of all ages see the fun side of science.
Finally, we ask Seluk about his aspirations to see his characters on the big or small screens. He says he'd love to develop a movie for Heart and Brain. Could The Awkward Yeti franchise go the way of Angry Birds and inspire an entertainment empire?
Nancy Mello, an animal communicator with Medium, joined Cheddar News to discuss how her love of animals led to a change from doing readings with people and spoke of her experiences and the process of helping animals. Mello also does a live pet reading in studio.
A study published this week in the Journal Frontiers in Pain Research found that listening to sad songs when you're in pain could actually help relieve that pain.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous attractions in New York City but there's a lot more to this landmark than one may think. Rafael Abreu, vice president of marketing with Statue City Cruises, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss the park's operations and Park Ranger Laurel Brierly also joined from inside the statue's famed crown to talk about visiting the landmark.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week, we have a timeless hair-raising movie, a spooky experience that tugs at your deepest fears and MI6 puffer fish. Plus: a non-creepy Halloween classic.
