Unscriptify

Here we are a few days after Wrestlemania XL and there is no better time to talk about the landscape of WWE and professional wrestling as a whole than now. We discussed the rising mainstream appeal of the business, how much WWE has changed since we started following it, will Cody Rhoades deliver as the champion, and much more. Enjoy!

Blade Runner, Judge Dredd, Robocop, Akira, and others offered a view into a seemingly realistic future for humanity- cyberpunk reality. A world where humans and technology are inseparable, where mega-corporations dictate the everyday lives of the citizens, and where the bleakness of life outpowers the shining lights of skyscrapers. In this episode, we discussed how much we are already living by th...

Our guest at this time made his name on the set of Godfather, but the life of Gianni Russo is a film of its own. Gianni started our talk with his first kill experience, afterward Gianni told us stories about characters like Frank Costello and what he meant to him and the role Gianni had in his organization, he talked about sharing the bed with Marilyn Monroe and sharing time with Frank Sinatra rev...

What weights more satisfaction of accomplishment or the amusement of doing it? We go full thoughtful about the importance of every action’s endgame. We talk about three different joys: joy of beggining, joy of doing, and joy of finishing. Is the destination a constant or is it a pursuit for an endpoint? How others perceive your own journeys and can detours lead to totally different outcomes, check...

And... Action! In this episode, we had the privilege of talking to the two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer, famous for his work on Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, The Phantom of Opera, Logan, hundreds of music videos, and many more - John Mathieson. John talked about his start in the film industry and detailed his view on the digital vs film photography debate. John Mathieson calls out Marvel C...

Our guest at this time is one of the most important people in the world of paleontology, known for discovering and naming many dinosaur species across the world including Mongolia, Argentina, Morocco and his favourite, Niger. We talked about ambitious project Museum on the River in Niger, what fascinates him aboiut this land, his opinions on mass extinction theory and more. Enjoy! Our guest is oft...

In this episode, we are talking comics with the prominent comic book author of "Dinosaur Comics", "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl", "Power Pack" and others, Ryan North. We talked about the continuity dilemma in comics, the approach to drama vs. comedy in writing, how the internet changed in the 2000s, his books "How To Take Over The World" and "How To Inv...

"Words are like breath," she said, "you say them and they are gone. But writing traps them." This episode we had acclaimed author of historical novels famous for series of books The Saxon Stories and Sharpe, Bernard Cornwell. We discussed his interesting story of becoming a writer, how he rates The Last Kingdom , Sharpe and The Winter King tv shows, what historical period he wa...

We are talking dinosaurs again! In this episode, we are joined by esteemed vertebrate paleontologist Dr. Thomas Carr. We discussed new findings in the world of paleontology, his opinion on mass extinction theory, T-rex and his predatory habits, as well as his opposition to dinosaur fossils being held privately. Enjoy!

Rivalry that defined genre and captivated fans and authors around the world; this episode is about the story of Naruto and Sasuke. We reminisce about the first time we experienced their encounter at the Valley of the End, how characters evolved through the story, our favorite fights in the series, and more. Enjoy!

Dale Carnegie said: "When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion." In this episode, we examined the scale of emotional and rational thinking, what being analytical means, and how ego affects our decision-making. Are rational decisions always right one and is being a pragmatist easy? Find out with us and enjoy!

Middle Earth is the universe full of interesting and unique characters that captivated generations of readers, and among them, one of the most recognizable is wizard, Gandalf. In this episode, we discussed his role in the story, Tolkien and his motif of divine intervention, and how the book version differs from the movie one and other. Enjoy!

On this captivating episode of Unscriptify, we dive deep into the enigmatic world of Napoleon Bonaparte with esteemed historian and author Louis Sarkozy. In an engaging conversation, we unravel the intricacies surrounding one of history's most iconic figures and explore the misconceptions that have shrouded his legacy for centuries. From his military prowess to his impact on European politics, Sar...

We sat down with Eisner-winning comic book writer Matt Fraction, famous for his work on Hawkeye, Iron Man, Sex Criminals, Fear Itself, and many others. During our discussion, we did an in-depth analysis of his storyline Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon, inspiration, and writing style for it, his role in its series adaptation, and did you know he made a special song playlist for it? We talked about Fea...

We are joined by a special guest, former NXT Cruiserweight, Impact X Division, and CZW World champion, always exciting "Man of the Hour" Lio Rush. We talked about his run in WWE and his relationship with Vince McMahon whom he described as his "best friend", he explained what really happened during his time in AEW. Lio ranks his arena experiences for indies and different promoti...

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat". In this episode we are joined by a former British intelligence officer and now prominent military historian and writer, Mr. Anthony Tucker-Jones. During our interesting talk, we discussed the legacy and perspective of Winston Churchill, analyzing him as a wartime leader and post-World War 2 leader, today's controversies reg...

When you say the pinnacle of heroism, you think of these characters, they are symbols of truth, justice, and the American Way. Superman and Captain America are among the most famous characters in history and share many similarities but also many differences. We discussed what makes each character unique, ideas that keep them fighting, and others. Enjoy!

"Aut vincere aut mori". In this episode, we are joined by one of the leading experts in the domain of ancient Roman history, Adrian Goldsworthy. We dive deep into topics like truth and tales about the founding of the Roman Republic, Adrian answers how we are able to explore the daily life of ancient Romans, what brought Rome its fall, and the scale and consequences of The Punic Wars. Dr....

The film is considered 7th art but in this episode, we discussed whether is there more to that equation; should every movie be deeply thematic character exploration, why some genres like fantasy and sci-fi are often overlooked by critics and awards shows, and similar. Enjoy!

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal... in this episode, we discussed the Wonders of the new and ancient world, knowledge our ancestors possessed, what wonders our generation built, and why Barcelona is so marvelously designed. Enjoy!

Water could be considered the driving force of all Nature and in this episode, we discussed the connection between life and water, how first civilizations formed near rivers, and if we will ever find a suitable "replacement" for Earth. Enjoy!

1st President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, Father of the Nation... This episode is about the great George Washington. We discussed what made him an excellent leader, presented the relevancy of the messages he left in farewell addresses, and how Whiskey Rebellion influenced his views on the Constitution and others. Celebrate with us the spirit of liberty and...

"A man's no better than the pain he's caused to the people he loves and what he's willing to do to set it right." In this episode, we examine the world of anime again, in particular, the redemption arcs of some of our favorite characters of Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia... What makes a redemption story worthwhile? Are there characters who cannot be redeem...

"Film producer with an ultrarunning problem" is how our guest James Norbury describes himself. During our interesting talk, James talked about what adventure means for him, how much he likes running, and why he doesn`t apply a competitive attitude to his hobbies. We asked him about his favorite soundtracks on the run and will he ever attempt to climb Mount Everest. Unscriptify celebrates...

It is May 29th in 1453 and the walls of the city of Constantinople have been breached, with that, the city falls and it marks the end of the Eastern Roman Empire, setting the stage for events like the Age of Discovery, periods like the Renaissance and Ottoman conquering of Balkans. But in this episode, we ask... What if the city had never fallen? What course would history take, would Byzantine sti...