Iteration 213 - Do Not Temporally Resuscitate

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In this iteration, we talk about Disney's Pinocchio, time travel, and various video games. Josh plays Minecraft, Code Name, and Forbidden Island. Ryan watches Pinocchio with Zoey, and Canadian horror flick The Drownsman.

References and Recommendations:

Interactivity Board Game Cafe Victoria: http://www.ibgcafe.com/

Roll for Initiative: http://www.rollforinitiative.ca/

Pinocchio (1940 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032910/

Legends of Tomorrow (TV series): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4532368/

The Flash (TV series): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/

The Drownsman (2014 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3450134/

Iteration 198 - The Town That Wasn't There

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In this, our very special Summer Solstice iteration, we talk about getting to the halfway point of the year of celebrity deaths. After that, Ryan brings us a conspiracy theory rooted in local happenings to us in Victoria. Then we get onto a tangent about The Town That Wasn't There. Josh reports on watching The Maze Runner, and Ryan reports on watching Fury Road. Then we talk about different kinds of zombies, and monsters in Dungeons & Dragons.


References and Recommendations:

Roll for Initiative: http://www.rollforinitiative.ca/

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/

Maze Runner (2014 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790864/

Iteration 195 - A Tradition of Muppetry

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In this iteration of the Simulationist podcast: Ryan thinks the Muppets are classy and Hitler did a couple of things right (kidding!). We talk about muppets as a thing on TV, and whether we'll see more of them. Then we talk about the big Captain America reveal that he's been a hydra agent the whole time. Ryan goes a little nuts on this one. And a brief review of Inside Out by Ryan and Zoey (with mild spoilers).

Iteration 189 - Monsters on the Big Screen

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In this iteration of the podcast, we ask if Ryan was a member of the Paw Patrols, which dog would he be? Ryan's conspiracy moment: muffins are actually three-dimensional cookies. This leads us into a discussion of physics. We talk about visual changes in Blizzard's Overwatch game. We recount our own personal weekly adventures in simulations. We talk about Marvel's weird villain Ruby Thursday. And for our main topic, we were inspired by Ryan's watching of King Kong vs Godzilla, and we wonder why we don't see more screen time for monsters in monster movies?

Iteration 188 - Hag Trouble

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In this week's iteration: we talk about the influence of entertainment companies on politics, and also the game of politics. We compare politics to Call of Cthulhu, Pac-man, and Dwarf Fortress. Josh discovers the joy of forest fires in Minecraft. And recounts his day as an actor in a web short. Ryan plays more of the Secret World and Marvel's Avenger's Alliance. And for our main topic, Ryan delves into Ravenloft, discovering some untold stories of hags, and we ponder why these stories have been left untouched. We talk a bit about the concept of ugliness and beauty, in light of the archetypal hag.

References and Recommendations:

The Age of Persuasion (CBC show) http://www.cbc.ca/ageofpersuasion/

Iteration 184 - Spirits of the Storm

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This is our very special Daylight Savings episode. We discuss simulating world time, and marvel at the invention of time zones. Ryan's conspiracy thought of the week: Mott's Clamato and the ancient Semitic deity of drought and Death: Mot. Josh goes on a weird tangent about how Caesars still exist in the world. This turns into a discussion on twinning cities. And that in turn turns into a conversation about the transporter from Star Trek, reincarnation, enlightenment, and the Art of War. We talk about our adventures in video games, the things we built, and the battles we fought. Ryan discovers a new cartoon called Miraculous Ladybug. Plus the remake of Evil Dead. But our main topic for the week is about how to do weather in a fantasy setting.


References and Recommendations:

Mot (deity): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mot_%28god%29

Roll for Initiative: http://www.rollforinitiative.ca/

Josh's Minecraft Creation: http://imgur.com/a/5pe4K

Miraculous Ladybug: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miraculous:_Tales_of_Ladybug_and_Cat_Noir

Evil Dead (2013 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288558/

Iteration 180 - Quests for Holy Grails

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We talk a bit about seafood, then a bit about the movie Deadpool. We get a little bit excited about the upcoming Lantasy convention in Victoria. Then we talk about the games we've been playing. And Ryan watched the 1981 film Excalibur. And that becomes our main topic. We talk about the divine mandate of kings, and how that leads into grail quests.

References and Recommendations:

LANtasy: https://www.lantasy.com/

Excalibur (1981 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/

Roll for Initiative: http://www.rollforinitiative.ca/

Iteration 179 - Minecraft as an Artistic Medium

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In this iteration of the podcast, we start with some talk about the designed environment of a fast food restaurant. Then we get into a small discussion about automation, and how automation works or doesn't work when it comes to game design. Then Ryan gets excited about the upcoming Deadpool movie, but worries about it being a box office flop. Then we talk a bit about our recent adventures in Minecraft. And from there we get into a long talk about art in Minecraft, and how a video game can serve as a medium for artistic expression to rival more traditional art forms like painting and sculpture. We talk about how we think art will be made in the future, like in the Star Trek universe. And how we'll consume food in the universe of Star Trek. We talk about the art of curation and criticism.

References and Recommendations:

Deadpool movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/

Robert Bateman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Bateman_%28painter%29

Iteration 175 - Braving Tradition

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We start by making excuses for why we're not doing more actual writing. In Minecraft, Josh builds a map house, and Ryan gets lost in the Nether. And Ryan watched, and reviews, Brave the 2012 film. For our main topic, we talk about the use and breaking of tradition. In a meta sense, in terms of breaking movie tropes, as well as in an internal sense, by the main character breaking with tradition. Plus a weird tangent in the middle in which we determine whether Ryan would stay as the Beast if he was magically transformed into it.

References and Recommendations: 

Brave (2012 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/

Iteration 171 - Heroic Sacrifices

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A tale of two sevens: Final Fantasy 7 and Star Wars 7. We spend a bit of time at the top talking about our worries about whether or not Star Wars Episode VII will suck. Then we talk about the remake of Final Fantasy VII, and the changes it makes from previous versions. Josh plays Paradise Bay. Josh expresses his disappointment about The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon and Amy getting back together. And for our main topic, we talk about heroic sacrifices. 

References and Recommendations:

Inspector Gadget minus Gadget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6MR14mFtIw

Iteration 165 - Clone Club

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In this iteration, we talk about the Halloween that just happened, and mutant chicken trees. Ryan favourably reviews The Man With the Iron Fists film. We talk about our plans for National Novel Writing Month. Ryan comes up with a conspiracy theory on time travellers leaving old coins in his tip jar. Which leads to our main scenario, we invent a scenario in which we discover temporal duplicates of ourselves.

The Man with the Iron Fists (2012 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1258972/

National Novel Writing Month: http://nanowrimo.org/

Iteration 164 - Mascots, Faces, and Figureheads

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We start off by arguing whether or not movie theatres will still exist in ten years. Then we talk about our hopes for Star Wars Episode Seven. We talk about improv, video games, comic books, and more video games. Ryan rants about how much he hated the film adaptation of Ouija. And for our main topic, we talk a bit about having a personality who represents an adventuring party, or any other group really.

References and Recommendations:

Whale Rider (2002 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298228/

Atlantis (2001 animated film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230011/

Dracula (1931 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021814/

Ouija (2014 film) (Ryan actually did not recommend): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204977/

IF Con: http://ifconvictoria.com/

Come and join us at Roll for Initiative Victoria: http://www.rollforinitiative.ca/

Iteration 161 - Pacing the Man of Steel

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We begin the podcast with some Cookie Monster Lore. Josh talks about how much he loves The Big Bang Theory. Ryan reviews the new Muppets show. We both talk about our big plans for National Novel Writing Month. Ryan gives his ideas for how he thinks the DC Cinematic Universe should go. Our main topic is the Man of Steel movie.

Iteration 160 - Fighting While Wounded

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We talk about new TV starting up for the fall, including DC's Gotham, and we ask whether Bruce Wayne counts as a "main character". Josh plays Minecraft and Dungeons & Dragons at Roll for Initiative. Ryan reviews Dune, the movie. And Son of Batman. Ryan also reviews the new animated film Son of Batman. And for our main topic: what do you do with your hero when they're wounded? Do they fight on? Do they limp?

References and Recommendations:

Roll for Initiative: http://rollforinitiative.ca

IF Con: http://ifconvictoria.com/Welcome.html

Dune (1984 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/

Son of Batman (2014 animated film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3139072/

Josh's Other Podcast: http://soundcloud.com/spaceboatone

Iteration 158 - Dragon Skins

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We start off the episode talking about the llamas and dolphins. Ryan talks about his work with the Beast God. Josh goes insane in Don't Starve. We talk about Queen Elizabeth II having the longest reign. Our main topic is about Dragons, their skins, the different colours they come in, and turning their skin into armour.

IFCon: http://ifconvictoria.com/Welcome.html

Roll for Initiative: http://rollforinitiative.ca

Iteration 156 - Hubs, Nexuses, Focuses, and Locuses

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In this episode: we report on all the fun we've had playing D&D, Minecraft, and Warhammer 40k. Our main topic this week is about hubs in fantasy worlds: such as Sigil, the city of doors, and the Infinite Staircase, the Plane of Mirrors, the World Serpent Inn, and even the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. Ryan invents the Dungeon Plane.

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Iteration 151 - Seconds in Command

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In this iteration of the Simulationist Podcast, Josh reports on Dungeon World, Josh and Ryan both report on adventures in Minecraft. We invent insane conspiracy theories about Donald Trump, going both directions. And for our main topic, we talk about lieutenants for bad guys, and all about the perils of being second in command. And during all of this, we go into some strange Star Wars tangents.


References and Recommendations:

Dungeon World: http://www.dungeon-world.com/

Iteration 150 - Walrus Yes

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In this iteration of the podcast, we recount our adventures in games and movies. Minecraft, Whiplash, the Shadow of the Cat, and Tusk. We have an extended conversation about the Kevin Smith film "Tusk". We cover topics ranging from acting skills to realistically extracting a man from a walrus suit, to American tourists. Spamburgers. And we find out what kind of food Ryan thinks they would have in Mongolia.


References and Recommendations:

Whiplash (film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/

The Shadow of the Cat (film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055438/

Tusk (2014 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3099498/

Iteration 148 - We Know what the Shadow Knows

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In this iteration of the show, we talk about our Canada Day in Victoria. We argue about bioethics and genetic engineering. We recount our adventures in various video games, and then we talk about the 1994 film adaptation of The Shadow. Ryan asks our listeners not to use telepathy on him, but Josh is cool with telepathy.

References and Recommendations:

The Shadow (1994 film): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111143/

Iteration 139 - The Ethics of Instant Cloning

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In this iteration of the Simulationist Podcast, we begin with a recap of Free Comic Book Day. We talk about the issue of making choices between two evils in video games. Ryan gives some of his thoughts on the positive aspects of DC's New 52 so far. Should we let dolphins in the Sentience Brotherhood? And for our main topic, a rousing conversation about the ethics of cloning.

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