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I'm Failing UpwardsS2 E3: Attack on Titan Mid-Season DiscussionHello Friends and Fellow Nerds!HAPPY NEW YEAR?? In this week's episode we dive into mainly Attack on Titan as we hold what you would call a mid-season discussion. If you cant already tell this will be a SPOILER heavy episode as always. Besides AoT we also do a recap on Demon Slayer and the wonderful season that just finished. If that sounds like fun stick around for some laughs and the crazy conspiracies that we come up with trying to figure out where this anime is going next....2022-02-221h 45I'm Failing UpwardsS2 E2: We actually talk about ArcaneHello Friends and Fellow Nerds!In this weeks episode we actually talk about League of Legends: Arcane! A fantastic show that is honestly one of the best animated stories to come out in recent years. We dive into the beginning arc and the parallels that are presented in the show and how they truly reflect our current state of the world. There are minor spoilers for the overall story of Arcane because we really felt like it would truly be a disservice to the show if you have not seen it yet and might be end up...2021-12-291h 55I'm Failing UpwardsS2 E1: Will we talk about Arcane?Hello Friends and Fellow Nerds! It has been awhile. But were back! Life gets in the way sometimes and thus you have our long hiatus from recording episodes. Welcome to what we will consider SEASON 2 of the podcast as it has been long enough to consider a new start! In this episode we attempt to talk about League of Legends: Arcane, but end up side tracking HARD. We also give a quick life update and try to make an excuse as to why this was. Also make sure you have a pen and paper as you will have an e...2021-12-151h 50
I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 10: The Mugen Train ReviewHello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! We're very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! We apologize for the long wait but life happens! On this episode Brian and me talk about AND SPOIL the Demon Slayer movie Mugen Train. It's a fantastic movie that we just knew we had to discuss. Please join us for this episode!As always if you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or follow button. And if you have the time d...2021-05-171h 40I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 9: All these Games are "Shit"?Hello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this episode we announce that officially Brian will be joining me for all if not most of the episodes from here on out! This is super exciting because Brian is honestly one of my closest friends and we have great chemistry. As for the content of this episode we go over games that hate to love and play! You the one. Ones that get under your skin b...2021-04-141h 04I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 8: Grandpa is the Main Character**SPOILERS AHEAD**Hello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this episode I have the pleasure speak with one of my best friends Brian. On this episode we talk about Anime! We do a deeper dive into Jujutsu Kaisen and talk about the whole of Season 1 and our theories of what's to come. Join us for the fun!If you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or follow button...2021-04-051h 38I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 7: Attack on Plot Progression**SPOILERS AHEAD**Hello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this episode I have the pleasure speak with one of my best friends Brian. Brian is back to talk with me and go deeper on the Final season of Attack on Titan! We talk about how good this season has been so far and make some predictions on how we think the series is gonna end or at least how some characters will end up...2021-03-291h 30I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 6: MAPPA SUPREMACY**SPOILERS AHEAD**Hello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this episode I have the pleasure speak with one of my best friends Brian. On this episode we talk about Anime! We dive into Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, and various others. Be warned that we do have spoilers for the first 3 seasons of Attack on Titan. If you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or f...2021-03-132h 02I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 5: One Does Not Simply Make a TitleHello Friends and fellow Nerds!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this episode I have the pleasure speak with my good friend Jordan. We jump into Lord of the Rings and talk about some of its amazingly rich lore! This is a fun episode on a topic that we both very much enjoy! Jordan is the co-host of a very exciting new podcast called Desperate, a podcast all about Desperate Housewives please give them a follow as it i...2021-03-051h 11I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 4: Star Wars a Hero's Journey PART 1Hello friends!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode of the podcast! In this podcast we will be diving deep into the narrative structure of the "Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope". We explore Joseph Campbell's narrative tool the "Hero's Journey" and how it greatly influenced the writing of "A New Hope". If you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or follow button. And if you have the time don't forget to leave a review, it really helps out w...2021-02-2639 minI'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 3: Rey "Nobody" Skywalker feat. FrannyHello friends!Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! I'm very excited to bring you back for another episode after a very short hiatus fueled by technical difficulties and Horizon Zero Dawn. This is a special episode as it is the first episode with a guest. Please join me and my friend Franny as we take a deep dive into Star Wars, its universe, and it's sometimes very toxic fandom. Franny is the host of her very own podcast Of Geeks and Goddesses which can be found on all podcast platforms! If you w...2021-02-122h 25I'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 2: Electric BoogalooHello friends! Welcome back to another episode of I'm Failing Upwards! In this episode we talk about the Inauguration of Joe Biden the 46th president of the USA and then revert back to our nerd topics, and dive into some my favorite CANCELLED shows and anime! Like always thank you for coming along for the ride and I hope you enjoy your stay. If you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or follow button. If you have the time don't forget to leave a review, it really helps out with the al...2021-01-2245 minI'm Failing UpwardsEpisode 1: Something along the lines of IntroductionWelcome to the first official episode of the I'm Failing Upwards Podcast! In this episode we take time to get to know me, your host Ilan Ontiveros. We talk about the things that I like and get a glimpse into what the podcast will be all about as we dive into Anime, Star Wars, and more! Thank you for coming along for the ride. If you want more content please don't forget to hit the subscribe or follow button. If you have the time please leave a review and let me know what you think! In...2021-01-1655 min
I'm Failing UpwardsI'm Failing Upwards TrailerHello everybody my name Ilan Ontiveros and this is the I’m Failing Upwards Podcast. A podcast about everything, but mostly nerd stuff.In this podcast we will dive into things like Star Wars and its extended lore, Lord of the Rings, Anime, Cosplay, video games, and anything and everything that may fall into that category. As well, we will touch on subjects outside of nerd culture such as, race, politics, comedy, mental health, and essentially anything that seems interesting. So sit back, kick your feet up, grab a snack, and don't forget to hit tha...2021-01-0900 min