Story Archives, a TV and Film Podcast

Welcome back to ‘Foundation’ by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton break down Season 3, Episode 6 titled ‘The Shape of Time.’ They discuss the compelling filler episode featuring pivotal moments with Gale and DeMarzel, the Mule’s significant technological advances, and Harry Selden’s strategic prowess. The hosts also speculate on potential future plot points, suc...

In this episode of Foundation Season 3, Mario Busto and Zachary Newton analyze episode five, 'Where Tyrants Spend Eternity.' They discuss key plot developments, including Gale's manipulative strategies, the shocking destruction of a planet, and the mule's dark intentions. They explore character arcs, fan reactions, and predictions for the next episodes, while sharing humorous anecd...

Welcome back to Foundation by Story Archives! In this Deep Dive episode, Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss season three, episode four, titled 'The Stress of Her Regard'. The hosts break down key moments such as Demerzel's shocking revelation about the Starbridge collapse, Day's unexpected trip to Mycogen, Gail and Han Pritcher's complicated relationship, and the Mule's loneliness. The hosts a...

Welcome back to ‘Foundation’ by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into season three, episode three titled "When a Book Finds You", highlighting the political intrigue and world-building elements that are making the series come into its own. They discuss key scenes including a Game of Thrones-esque political party, alliances, and character developm...

Welcome back to another episode of Foundation by Story Archives, hosted by Mario Busto and Zachary Newton. In this episode, they delve into season three, episode two titled 'Shadows in the Math.' Mario and Zachary discuss Gail's emerging leadership role in the Second Foundation, Harry's decision to abandon cryosleep, and the complex plots involving Brother Day, Dusk, and Don. The c...

Welcome back to the long-awaited return of Foundation on Apple TV. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into the first episode of season three titled, 'A Song for the End of Everything.' They discuss key plot elements, characters, and predictions for the rest of the season. Highlights include the introduction of the Mule, the evolving character dynamics among the Cleo...

Welcome back to Story Archives! In this episode, Mario Buso and Zachary Newton review '28 Years Later,' directed by Danny Boyle. They share their reactions to the film's storyline and intense scenes, compare it to previous entries in the '28 Days/Weeks' franchise, and discuss the unique dynamics of its characters. The hosts also explore themes of survival, morality, and build t...

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss their upcoming coverage schedule, providing a forecast for the rest of the year. They delve into new and returning shows they'll be covering, including 'The Bear' Season 3, 'Squid Game' final season, 'Smoke' on Apple TV, and 'Slow Horses' Season 5. The hosts also talk about future content such as 'Foundation' Season 3...

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into the current must-watch TV shows and movies, discussing their personal high-level reviews and what they're excited about on the horizon. They cover 'Foundation' Season 3, teasers from Apple TV including 'Invasion' Season 3 and 'The Bear' on Hulu, and Netflix releases like 'Wednesday&#39...

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton recap the finale of The Last of Us Season 2, discussing episodes six and seven. They touch on their own battles with sickness, as well as upcoming TV shows they plan to cover, such as Foundation Season 3 and The Bear Season 4. The hosts delve into episode specifics, including character critiques, especially focusing on Ellie a...

Hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive deep into season two, episode five of 'The Last of Us' titled 'Feel Her Love'. They discuss key scenes, such as Ellie's brutal confrontation with Nora and the effective portrayal of the stalkers. The episode's pacing, characterization, and emotional beats are examined, alongside a broader conversation about the show's execution...

Welcome back to ‘Last of Us’ by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Buso and Zachary Newton dive into season two, episode four, titled 'Day One'. They discuss Josh Peck's cameo, the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, and a notable lack of filler episodes in the season. The conversation touches on the adaptation’s fidelity to the video game, HBO's approach to graphic conten...

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton surprise listeners with a review of The Last of Us Season 2, covering episodes 1 through 3. They share their reactions to the show's start, discuss the impactful death of Joel, and analyze character development, casting choices, and standout scenes. Additionally, they touch on the emotional and thematic depth of the series...

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Zachary and Mario return from a brief hiatus to kick off the 'TV Catchup Club' series. They discuss several TV shows they've been watching recently including 'White Lotus' Season 3, 'The Last of Us' Season 2, and Apple TV's 'Your Friends and Neighbors'. They share their thoughts on the characters, plot twists, and overall show developments. Zachary and Mari...

In this surprise episode of Story Archives, the hosts dive deep into the recent casting decisions for the new Harry Potter series on HBO. They share their thoughts on controversial choices like John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. The discussion also explores the importance of staying true to source material, as well as the challenges and expectations for the series...

Welcome back to the Story Archives' bittersweet coverage of the Severance Season 2 finale. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss Mark and Gemma's emotional and unexpected reunion, and the stunning breakout scene. They analyze the intense interactions between innie and outie Mark and speculate on the implications of Jame Egan's emotional outburst and the sacrific...

Tune in to Story Archives for the first ever interview episode hosted by Mario Busto and Zachary Newton, featuring the talented up-and-coming actor and coincidentally, High School classmate of Mario's, Isaac Rossi! Isaac is known for his captivating role as Gio Martini in Dexter: Original Sin and his charming performance as Matías in Netflix’s hit rom-com That’s Amor, Isaac shares his inspiring jo...

In this episode of Severance by Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Dane discuss season two, episode nine, titled 'The After Hours.' They analyze the episode's title, explore character developments, and speculate on possible outcomes for the season finale. Key points include Milchick's potentially pivotal role, Helly's unexpected motivation, Dylan's resignation, a...

Welcome back to another deep dive episode of Severance by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton delve into season 2, episode 8 titled ‘Sweet Vitriol’. The episode is heavily focused on Cobell, revealing significant details about her background, family, and role in creating the severance protocol. The hosts discuss the implications of these revelations, Cobell's...

In this deep dive episode of Severance by Story Archives, hosts Zachary and company explore season two, episode seven titled 'Chikhai Bardo.' They discuss potential plot implications including Buddhist meanings behind 'Chikhai Bardo,' significant scenes, character developments, and evolving show theories. They revisit memorable flashbacks of Mark and Gemma, analyze key dialogues, a...

Join us for a deep dive into the new docuseries 'Court of Gold' on Netflix, highlighting the top international teams and Team USA's journey in the Paris Olympics. Our host, Mario Busto, teams up with Victor Lopez from the All Things Basketball podcast for an engaging discussion covering the first three episodes. From Kevin Durant's Olympic dominance to the intricate dynamics of international baske...

Welcome back to another deep dive episode of Severance. In this episode, the hosts break down episode six of Severance titled 'Attila'. The discussion covers significant character interactions, Mark's peculiar behavior, intriguing developments in the Lumon dynamics, and various theories about the characters' possible hidden motives. The hosts also delve into themes of the show'...

In this deep dive episode of 'Severance' by Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss Season 2, Episode 5 titled 'Trojan's Horse.' They analyze Ricken's character motives, Mark's lack of urgency, Milchik's conflicted nature, and the potential implications of reintegration. The segment includes a breakdown of intriguing scenes, favorite lines, and...

In this deep dive episode of 'Story Archives,' hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss Severance Episode 4, titled 'Woe's Hollow'. They analyze the surprising turn of events post Mark's reintegration, the Ortbow trust exercise, and character dynamics including Mark and Helly's relationship. Key details such as the Glasgow block and Irving's deductions about Hel...

Welcome back to another deep dive episode of Severance by Story Archives. Hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss Episode 3, titled 'Who is Alive?' They explore key events like the surprising advancement of Mark's reintegration, the revelation of Dylan's family life, theories about Helly, Irv's discoveries, Cobel's uncertain future, and the mysterious department managi...