Portable Hole Podcast

The first episode of The Acolyte introduces the High Republic era, a hundred years before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The show follows an investigation into an assassin targeting Jedi. The conversation methodically reviews episodes 1 and 2 of the show, highlighting the principal themes and discussing the flaws in the storytelling. The hosts criticize the lazy writing, conv...

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal experiences over Memorial Day weekend, the use of AI in creative fields, the impact of AI on job markets, the future of creative industries, the career of Ronda Rousey, and controversial statements made by a UFC fighter. The conversation also delves into political and social issues, including the conviction of Donald Trump, the...

Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cynic catch up on their personal updates. They discuss the challenges of being a new homeowner, the experience of traveling to Guatemala, and Justin's new job as a guitar technician. They also delve into the current state of the superhero genre, with Marvel scaling back their releases and the potential shift in pop culture lan...

In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences with travel and the solar eclipse. They also touch on the UFC 300 event and the state of the light heavyweight division. The conversation then shifts to O.J. Simpson and the New York Knicks. Finally, they mention The Rock's controversial comments about being 'anti-woke.' The conversation revolves around the TV show Fallout, bas...

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including personal injuries, AI-generated music, the future of creative jobs, the New York Knicks, and random acts of violence against women in New York City. X-Men 97 is a worthy continuation of the original 90s X-Men series, with well-produced animation and great writing. The show stays true to the original while introducing new ideas and storyli...

Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss patriotism, baseball, MMA, documentaries, and upcoming movie trailers. They explore the meaning of patriotism and how it can be subjective. The conversation then shifts to baseball and MMA, with a focus on upcoming fights and events. The hosts also share their favorite and most horrifying documentaries. The hosts express their...

In this episode, the hosts catch up on their personal lives, discussing topics such as homeownership, moving, and stadium tours. They also talk about recent TV shows and movies they have watched. The conversation then shifts to baseball season and team predictions. The hosts share their thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight. Finally, they discuss the scandal involving Shohei Otani...

In this episode, Ryan and Justin discuss various topics, including the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the failed AI Willy Wonka event in Scotland, and the deployment of the National Guard in New York City subways. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss subway crime and its potential political motivations. They also briefly mention the TV show Shogun and their plans t...

The hosts discuss personal updates and recent news, including the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting. They also share what they've been watching, such as Love on the Spectrum and the movie 3000 Years of Longing. The announcement of the new Fantastic Four cast is discussed, along with the current state of Marvel movies and Super Bowl commercials. The hosts watch trailers for Deadpool and the upcomi...

Summary The conversation covers various topics including accidents, busking in Key West, streaming services, TV shows, social media, coaching decisions, remakes, and relationship issues. The hosts share their opinions and personal experiences on these subjects. They discuss the pros and cons of different streaming platforms, the impact of social media on society, and the challenges of maintaining...

In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences in Key West, their recommendations for movies and documentaries, and the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. They also talk about a miscommunication regarding the Reacher books and share their thoughts on the TV show adaptation. They compare Season 1 and Season 2 of the show, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each sea...

In this episode, Ryan and Cinik discuss a variety of topics including returning to work, the move of WWE to Netflix, political news, and the ranking of the seasons of Fargo. They also share their thoughts on the performances in Fargo Season 5 and speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, the hosts discuss the second part of their review of the TV show Fargo. They f...

In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss the concept of the podcast and their expectations for it. They also talk about TV shows like Fargo and The Reacher, the breakup of Rage Against the Machine, the first person to beat Tetris, the Emmy Awards, and the first episode of True Detective Season 4. They share their experiences with ChatGPT and AI, discussing its...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on Episode 8 of Ahsoka, the cleverly titled The Jedi, the Witch and the Warlord. It was an action filled episode that was expertly directed and gave us something never before seen in Star Wars. Did it make up for some of its more predictable moments? You'll have to listen to find out. A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper is live on Kickstarter. Back it now: https://www...

This week, Ryan shares more about the evolution of A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper as well as some background on the story. The kickstarter launches on October 3rd. Join the prelaunch for up to date info: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/portablehole/a-debt-to-the-ceaseless-reaper-book-1-the-devils-hymn Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Port...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 6 of Ahsoka. A lot was revealed and we were treated to not one but two mAjor character reveals but was the episode able to live up to what was set up in Episode 5? Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. PortableHolePublishi...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 5 of Ahsoka. It's an action packed, nostalgia filled character study. Was Dave Filoni able to successfully make casuals care about what's going on? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. PortableHolePubl...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episodes 1-4 of Ashoka. After a slow start, things really kick into high gear but does the who work for people not steeped into Star Wars Lore? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. PortableHolePublishing.com L...

This week on the podcast Ryan chats with creator Michael J Florio. It's a very wide ranging discussion that started with editing but listeners will be treated to a wealth of information about the industry and the creative process. Follow Michael on Twitter (or X): https://twitter.com/Comics_Poptarts Email Michael: comics_poptarts@yahoo.com Join the Pre Launch for his new book: inked.pub/wildoni Mi...

Better late than never, this week, Ryan reviews The Bear. This week he is accompanied by his co-host on the Cinik Radio Podcast, Cinik. Listen as they chat about one of the best shows on TV. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. PortableHolePublishing.com Learn more a...

This week Ryan chats with editor Alice Ernest in a wide ranging discussion. they chat about the different types of editing, the value of having an editor, steps to get into editing and much more. It's a great discussion and Alice shares a lot of useful tips for new and experienced creators alike. Alices website: https://www.theimpofediting.com Recommended resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups...

We are only weeks away from the launch of the Kickstarter for Ryan's first comic "A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper." Ryan shares a sneak peek with lots more to follow. For more info check out https://portableholepublishing.com/comics/a-debt-to-the-ceaseless-reaper/ To sign up for the prelaunch with your kickstarter account, go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/portablehole/a-debt-to-the-ceasel...

This week Ryan shares his experience with editing. This episode is less how to and more about how to find the right person. Be sure to check out the upcoming addendum episodes where Ryan interviews experts about their process. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. Por...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on The TMNT: Mutant Mayhem movie as well as the Apply TV Show, Hijack. Both are a great time and highly recommended but check out the episode to find out why. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHolePub@gmail.com www. PortableHolePublishing.com Learn mor...

This week Ryan shares his thoughts on a few of the movies and tv shows that he's seen recently including Oppenheimer, Barbie, They Cloned Tyrone and Marvel's Secret Invasion. It's been a busy few weeks but finally we're back with a packed episode. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole Instagram @Portable_Hole Email us at PortableHoleP...