Reliable Narrators

What in the heck is substack? It's an email newsletter, and we've got one! Also, we are writing a book of work stories.  Don't buy a grow op house! Even if you're a vertical farmer who wants to be part of the BIG QUIT. The first  3 episodes of The Wheel of Time hit the screen - what do you think so far? Introducing Cautionary Tales: Often hilarious, stupidly shameless, sometimes disgusti...

In this episode, we deep dive into Dune, the movie we've all been waiting for. Ryan liked it so much, he saw it three times (so far!)  Also, we talk about our book project,  Cautionary Tales: I Can't Believe These Are True Stories! Check out this accompanying article: How You Dune? I'm Dune Fine (Dune Part 1)

Hey, Discordianists - does this Fnord make me look fat? The Fnords are all around you, but you can’t see them. These crypto-typographic elements are words that you have been trained from birth not to see, and hence you can look right at them without recognizing these twisted little bits of brain propaganda. Find out about this and other tidbits from Discordianism, the religion that worships chaos...

I got 99 Loki's but a Loki ain't one! Did you watch the latest, most Lokiest show from Marvel? We did too. And here are our thoughts: The good, the bad, the WTF? If you've ever wanted to watch The Eternals race across America, pooping in buckets, then this episode is for you.

Do we find ourselves in a future dominated by idiots, just like in the 2006 movie Idiocracy? We aren't sure about that, but one thing we wish we had from this future is a TV show as awesome as Ow! My Balls!  Listen to this episode for a recap of a future time where Fuddruckers slowly changes its name to Buttfu$kers, and Starbucks goes from coffee house to massage parlor.  We'd love to he...

Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead inspired us to go down the zombie memory lane. All of our favorite undead movie friends come out of the closet! We'd love to hear from you! Guest suggestions ( including yourself maybe), topics, thoughts on our show? Leave us a voice message - just click here and hit the message button . Read Tim's article about the movie: Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead - a Tribute t...

Jump on the transporter pad, or climb in that wardrobe and join us on an adventure through time and space.  What is Portal Fiction? Is Nomadland a real place? Why is Wesley Crusher not crushing it out there? Who is John Big-Bootay?

Godzilla vs. Kong Special episode: We interviewed Ajani, founder of the HOLLOW EARTH Facebook group. Together we peel back the layers and try to discover: What is the Hollow Earth theory, and what attracted Ajani to it? How come Hollow Earth features in so much pop culture? What was the best part of the Godzilla vs. Kong movie , and did it do Hollow Earth justice? How is Ajani going to get to the...

WandaVision wrap-up  We dug a shallow grave to toss all our dead theories in after lighting them on fire, one by one. Then Tim took down all the red strings and tacks on his crazy-person obsession-wall and pretended he was normal again. And also, we talked about Multiple Man multiple times.

It's a weird news extravaganza! We hit up some strange goings-on before we go back down that WandaVision rabbit hole for episode 8.  Check out these headlines: - North Carolina firefighters dispatched to restaurant discover it isn't on fire, just making 10,000 wings - Woman Belonging to Alien Reptile Cult to Stay in Jail for Shooting Boyfriend - Rebel Nuns Break COVID Rules to Attend Exorcism...

WandaVision 7: Poor Sparky! Spectrum gets her powers, and we catch a glimpse of the Darkhold. Does this book tie in with the Blade movie? Some yacking about other stuff: Hellraiser and Pinhead, The Stand, the rise and fall of vampire-everything. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to this $hit!

 Special guest Emma Naomi, a Princess Leia Cosplayer from Edmonton, AB.  Ryan and Tim dive into the Marvel movies and WandavVision with Emma to get her fresh perspective: - Favorite Marvel film - least favorite film - Marvel character you didn't expect to like but did - Most underrated/ overrated character - Episode 6 of WandaVision - What's up with Vision trying to cross that Hex?

Answering the deep question about what alien overlords we prefer.  Beautiful and Naked Alien Vampires That Turn People Into Crazed Energy Zombies — Lifeforce (1985) Martians With Giant Heads and Weird Laughs — Mars attacks (1996) Insect Aliens With Butt Cannons — Starship Troopers (1997) Reptilian Aliens In Human Suits — V (1983 miniseries) Mind Control Aliens Who Infiltrate Society — They Li...

Dexter Season 8 Finale. Yuck. Tim Is Not impressed that Dexter became a trucker. Wanda Episode 4 - Finally, we're getting somewhere! Lots of new info on the town of Westview. Ryan will be watching Fringe for the first time. The Justice League Snyder Cut March 18, 2021.  Ryan promises to school Tim all about it next episode!

Going over WandaVision Episode 3. What have we learned so far, and where is the show going?  Our thoughts on The Expanse and how it is matching the books so well. The latest iteration of Stephen King's The Stand is a disappointment as far as Ryan is concerned. Tim is working on Dexter Season 7 and he's having trouble toughing out the plot. A recommendation even if you don't do cowboy shows: t...

Offworld vehicles on the Star Road: how much gold pressed latinum does it take to make a slum run to earth in your leased offworld RV? Would you fly all the way from Alpha Centauri just to pick up some contraband in Mexico? Why would anyone aim a gun at their junk? And what in the world is a Fire Bag?

Grinding through  writing, painting, or even learning to dance or weld is just like grinding through tomb Raider. Frustrating, time consuming and fun. you have to do the work to get the rewards.  And then you hit the water level and drown! Also: Castle Rock talk, learning about The Leftovers, and other fun shows

Wow! We got to interview the world famous author Dave Holcomb for the second time! His newest release is fantastic! The Rise and Fall of Terminator: When Will It Be Back? It can’t be reasoned with. It can’t be bargained with … and it absolutely will not stop. Even decades later, the T-800 Terminator mantra haunts humanity, but entering the 2020s, the cyborg might finally be slowing down. In his se...

Are we in the version of reality or section of the multiverse that we started out in? If you shifted to another reality, how would you know? All you would have to go on is your memories... Tim and Ryan talk about The Mandela Effect and what it could mean for them personally. They also discuss The Joker, and the new animated series Undone. A review of the old movie Highlander 2: The Quickening is m...

We bring you this special episode as coverage of the live footage that was briefly seen online during the terrible events at Area 51 - the recordings have since been taken down and banned by the authorities, but we still bring you the truth of what happened that day. With an interview of Dr. Stone, world Famous Naruto Scholar, and descriptions of what was seen inside of Area 51. Never forget the m...

If you are a clown, please stop here! Do not listen! We rip into recent news about bull semen explosions, clowns, farts on airplanes, more clowns, just a hint of politics, and then we finish with... clowns Music: The Vendetta, by Stefan Kartenberg

Fake news or real news - can you tell the difference? Learn this one easy trick! Stop buying tangerines- grow hundreds in your own home! Clickbait articles and social media overload - when is it too much?

Dave Holcomb, author of the book His World Never Dies: The Evolution of James Bond, joins us! A great conversation about the James Bond character and more

August 22, 2019 Unreliable Narrator Episode 4: Spoiling For a Fight With the Sand People When is it fair to give out spoilers? Ryan and Tim spoil a story line that is 40+ years old, and a book that's 2000+ years old, in the first 5 minutes of this episode. That plus more spoilers inside your ears, so take a listen!

Ryan and Tim look at prequels, reboots, big franchises - are there any new ideas left? Have we explored every facet of fiction? Topic brought up by Martin A.