In Episode 0002, we break down chapter 0002 and Albert is joined by long time friend, former World of Warcraft guild-mate, and all around great looking guy, Bill Alewine. We're talking Princess Leia, Monty Python, The Terminator, World of Warcraft and of course, "The John Hughes Blues": Sixteen Candles, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Full show notes here:
News from the front lines!
- Ready Player One DOES break $500 million worldwide!
- The Art of Ready Player One is out!
Wade's Locker
- Princess Leia pinup
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) cast photo
Time Magazine
- Still a big deal?
- We talk memorable covers
World of Warcraft (2004)
- Shoutout to all the homies still over at Netherguard!
- Similarities between The OASIS and MMO's in general
- Being a n00b sucks!
The Terminators
- "I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle"
- The T800 (1984), T1000 (1991), and the franchise legacy
- Ready Player One movie Easter Egg
Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) (1978 - 1990s)
- The Hatchery
- How well do we remember the golden age of 300 baud?
- "LEEEEEEEEROY JENKINS!!!!"
McGuffins
- NOT a breakfast sandwich from McDonalds
- We list our movie favorites!
Dorky Girl Fantasties
- Sixteen Candles (1984)
- Pretty In Pink (1986)
- Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Dorky Boy Fantasies
- The Breakfast Club (1985)
- Weird Science (1985)
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Final thoughts on 80's movies and the John Hughes influence…
Hosts:
- Albert "Sindril" Padilla
- Bill "Nycterun" Alewine
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