Unscriptify

In this episode we discussed popular character trope of an antihero. We discussed some famous examples like Punisher and James Bond, audience affection towards the archetype and how does being antihero differs on the scale of how close to villain one is. Enjoy!

In this episode we went through our Goodreads ratings and talked about some of our favourite books and writers. From school curriculum classics like Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Paul Street Boys, biographies like that of Malcolm X and Johnny Cash to deep sci-fi outings like Roadside Picnic. Enjoy!

Today we are talking about near universal activity of daydreaming. Why do we do it? Is there something to so called "manifestation" and how our thought lead to creativity is what we explore. Enjoy!

Albert Einstein is without a doubt one of the most important figures of the 20th century and beyond. In this episode we discussed Einstein's legacy, his influence on politics, ways we think of universe and what made him a genius. Enjoy!

When you turn the final page of the book, watch final episode of the TV show or ending scene of three hour film, you hope that story will reach conclusion that will as we say in pro wrestling send crowd home happy. We discussed what makes that perfect ending to a story, what are some of the worst ones we saw, why some authors choose to leave things unfinished and more. Welcome back to Unscriptify...

In the finale of the season 5, we had the honor of talking to The Hendrick's Gin Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie. Lesley Gracie created the gin, which is known for its signature flavor profile of 11 botanicals plus rose and cucumber essences. In our conversation we talk about her first encounter with Charles Gordon and how idea of Hendrick’s Gin came to be, she shares a funny story about two iconi...

"Being a hero isn't about letting others know you did the right thing, it's about you knowing you did the right thing." In this special episode we talked to the writer and artist, Duncan Rouleau. As the part of Man of Action Entertainment, Duncan helped create classic works of animation like Ben 10 and Generator X and characters of Big Hero 6. We talked about current trends in an...

Time to debunk some conspiracy theories, urban myths and misconceptions with editor-in-chief of Skeptic magazine Mr. Michael Shermer. During our discussion Michael shared his opinion on Trump's second term so far, why certain beliefs persist in society, why it is important to be develop healthy dose of skepticism and more. Enjoy!

In this episode we discussed the evolutionary potential of mankind. While evolution is an ongoing process, we wondered if humans maxed out their biological development and how far will with the use of tech in the present and future humanity "upgrade" itself. Enjoy!

While known to humanity for millenniums, oil found its popularity rising during 19th century and in the 20th century it influenced history in many ways. Today, we spoke about humanity's effort to get independent from oil, Peak Oil Theory, renewable sources and similar. Enjoy!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most important figures of 20th century, known primarily for his leadership during the Second World War. In this episode we discussed the crisis he faced before the War; Great Depression and how his policies of New Deal reshaped role of the government in the US and even the world as a whole. Enjoy!

At this time we are talking about the bold venture of de-extinction of flora and fauna. What are the possible good and bad outcomes of it? What species might return by the end of this decade? How will mature respond to this? Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the many interpretations of pride; from Aristotle's view of it as a "crowning virtue" to the views of it as a vice that one should guard himself from. Enjoy!

Idea of afterlife is connected to humanity since its inception. Is the fear of death or belief that soul is immortal that drives this thinking? Is conciousness independet or inseperable from body? Ponder these questions with us and enjoy!

Dreams fascinated humans since the ancient times and in this episode we discussed the science and "magic" behind dreaming. Enjoy!

Deemed as "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is the tale of Jesus of Nazareth. Today we discussed biblical account of his life and the actual historical evidence and events. How did Enlightment philosophers saw mystification of the Jesus? Why was his story fictionalized over time? How mythlogical is Bible? Enjoy!

Who are our role models today? Society often ponders this question, discussing roles of so called positive and negative role models. We talked about the idea of role models in childhood vs adulthood, whether public persona should act according to a certain standard and similar.

Today we are talking about one of sci-fi`s favorites, only this time we try to imagine how would the real scenario of the alien invasion go. What would be the motives? Could humanity recover? Is it likely to happen? Enjoy!

In today`s episode we talked about, probably the most famous magical creature ever, dragon. From the east to the west and countless modern versions potrayed in various media, we analysed how fascination with dragons endured, how potrayals evolved over time and what if dragons were real. Enjoy!

Today we are talking about the poster boy of superhero comic books, perhaps the most iconic character of the genre, Spider-Man. What makes Spider-Man iconic, who is the best villain of his rich rogues` gallery, can Miles Morales "replace" Peter Parker and more. Enjoy!

It is 2074 in this episode, and we wonder what kind of the world we are living in at that time. Will we see nuclear warafe? Will average lifespan be 100 years and did humanity reach Mars? Enjoy!

In this episode we discussed a present and the future of movie industry. How will best selling franchuses of today fare in the days ahead, is independent cinema dead, how streaming platforms affect the industry and more. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the old philosophy of "Do the ends justify the means?". Were the actions of individuals such as Snowden and Assange completely right, how did Machiavelli and Schmitt see the power of state and similar questions pondered. Enjoy!

We often hear that history is written by victors, but to us, that statement simplifies real truth. We discussed how history as a subject evolved, the meaning of reliable information, the importance of perspective in historical teachings, and similar. Enjoy!

We are talking about wrestling again! Tune in as we discuss our favorite pro wrestling classics according to various eras and stipulations. Nakamura vs Styles, 6-man HIAC, Hogan vs The Rock and many more... Enjoy!