Get to the Good Part - A Ready Player One Podcast

We join the gang on their last quest, to save Og, take down Anorak, and save millions jacked into the OASIS. Along the way your gunters embrace the last pages of this book, getting deep into the existential crisis that is leaving meatsack space and coming over to the digital realm. Join us for one more round as we Get to the Good Part.

Z arrives to the shrine just in time to get that last crystal and Anorak comes to collect. 10 minutes left to spare, a double cross, and a fashion upgrade. Make like Stimpy, and hit that CANDY RED BUTTON as we Get To the Good Part!

80 Miles to Morgoth's' Dungeon fortress, a couple of fast horses, and two badass swords. Hit it! Like Z and Aech rushing in without a plan, your gunters review their trip through the Iron Mountains. What could go wrong? Pull out your Tolkien as we Get to the Good Part!

We find ourselves on Afterworld, and your Gunters are not quite as into it as Aech but we pressed on into the depths of sexual suavity wrapped in purple and armed with guitars. Let's Get to the Good Part!

Things go from bad to worse as the team discovers Anorak and Sorrento have been perpetrating their own schemes. Time to bring back the Low Five to Get to the Good Part!

3-2-1 Contact! The Great Space Coaster. Captain Kangaroo. Yep, we are digging deep into our childhood to find the next shard while Z works through the trauma of parental abandonment, panic, and grief. EMOTIONAL DAMAGE! It's time to pull out the psychiatric couch and Get to the Good Part!

If you grew up watching John Hughes movies, perhaps Planet Shermer would be the first world in the OASIS you visit. Or, maybe not? Your favorite Gunters are visiting Planet Shermer to follow Parzival, Art3mis, Aech, and Shoto, as they track down the next shard. Does Planet Shermer make you wish the OASIS existed? Where would you go first? Take a day off, grab the key's to the Ferrari, and let's Get To The Good Part!

Next stop, Shermer, Illinois! Our Gunter team has arrived, and Art3mis lays out the ground rules: Don't talk to anyone, don't touch anything, don't do anything, don't interact with anyone, and try not to look at anything. Simple, right? Watch out for needle drops and NPCs, and let's Get To The Good Part!

The laborious play-by-play of Sega Ninja is over--finally--only to watch the awkwardness that is teenage romance. After Wade "experiences" the moment Kira and Ogden meet (and the moment James Halliday learns all about being the third wheel), we snag the Second Shard, and figure out where we are going next. We might need some help, so let's give Art3mis a call, and Get To The Good Part!

And... we're back at Happytime Pizza, and we're excited to be here! Don't let that nostalgia slow you down, it's to play some Sega Ninja. Can Wade unleash his inner Gunter and get in the zone amidst all that delicious tomato sauce and pizza grease potpourri? Go grab your slices, and let's Get To The Good Part! Tune in after the outro for a little extra nugget about this chapter.

"You're dead already!" Sarah Connor once exclaimed; but she's not talking about Art3mis! She hit the ground running, and so are we, as the level of excitement makes a significant uptick. Our favorite gunters are back in style, and ready to solve the latest riddle. The second shard is waiting, so let's Get To The Good Part!

Our favorite gunters prepare to set off on the only path laid before them, but what clever tricks will unfold? In this episode we tackle the difficulties of parachuting, the real-world skills that come out of gaming, and some theories about slowing down time in the digital space. Grab your chute and throw open the door because it's time to Get To The Good Part!

This chapter is Dropping Bombs like The Gap Band with a WTF moment every page in! The ghost has arrived, flipped the table, and cast a grin leaving the High Five and Chris losing their sh*t. It's getting good so let's Get To The Good Part!

From the frying pan into the oven, Z's world is getting turned upside down. Og is gone, logs have been erased, and someone let a certain someone out of prison. Dogs and cats, living together... MASS HYSTERIA! It couldn't get worse right? Right?! Things are starting to get crazy which means it's time to Get To The Good Part!

We are bursting with excitement over the new Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer that dropped a few days ago. So excited, in fact, that we dropped everything and recorded a fresh take on the goings-on in Summerville. What does the new trailer tell us that the previous didn't? Step away from your spores, molds and fungus, and let's Get To The Good Part! Links from this episode: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer 2 Ray's Occult Books (Ghostbusters 2)

Seven Shards of the Siren's Soul... Chapter 7... that must mean something, right? There's a lot of familiar territory in this chapter, and we're ready to unpack them all for you. It's time to push it, push it real good. No whammies, no whammies, and... Get To The Good Part!

The student has become the master! Wade pops into existence and your favorite gunters have a flashback to a familiar first encounter in a quaint dungeon on Ludus. Is this a foretelling of a potential relationship, what's with this mix-tape, and is Kira's no-boys-allowed room made up from what Halliday imagined it would look like, or did someone with inside knowledge fill in the details? It's time to find the first shard so let's Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Morrissey: There is a light that never goes out RollingStone: Morrissey's Manager Blasts 'The Simpsons' After Episode Mocks Singer

We’re back to Planet Middletown, checking out Og’s basement, getting a little existential, and trying not to bump into anything while snooping on the Low Five. It’s time to get psyched, step into the ring, and pretend to wrestle your conscience! If you’re ready to hack the planet, let’s Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Hackers “Cyberdelia” Ferris Bueller's Day Off “He’s a Righteous Dude” Beetlejuice Trailer

Parzival has doubled down on his search for the shards as we pick apart his futile efforts, contemplate the number 7, and think on the new found value of time and the toll being paid as he progresses to each dead end. Is he really enjoying the hunt or has it become a grind? And then, the email! Open your inbox and let’s Get to the Good Part!

The ONI sounds like a great solution to the current pandemic, doesn’t? It’s time to dive into just how crappy things are for Parzival, ponder how the OASIS is like the weather service, and talk about whether or not Arty--excuse me, Art3mis--is being set up as an antagonist in this story. Let’s have a kiki, and Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: The Bouba/Kiki Effect Scissor Sisters “Let’s Have a Kiki” Four Nerds of the Apocalypse

Parzival is trying to get back into the zone back on Falco, but doesn’t have much to show for it. No one is feeling particularly envious of Mr. Watts after Chapter 0003, but there isn’t much time for sympathy, we have a security update to approve. Get ready to sign the dotted line, and Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Consumer Probe: Irwin Mainway - SNL Clerks | 'Number 37'

Initiating AI Therapy Session. Time to talk some more about Chapter 0002! Who would you pick as your virtual therapist? It’s time to flesh out your Motiv, because we’re getting rather vulnerable here. Hit play on your favorite track from Tapioca Shindig, and let’s Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Dr. Sbaitso Spies Like Us Queeng Playing Cards

Summon your favorite butler-bot and order your favorite breakfast! Let’s sink our teeth into Chapter 0002. Roger, Roger! It’s time to dig into AI, trust issues, wardrobe diversity, and so much more! Make an appointment with your virtual therapist, and then Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Boston Dynamics robots dancing to “Do You Love Me?” Every 'Roger Roger' in Star Wars | Star Wars By the Numbers Roger Roger - Airplane! Double Robotics

Let's talk about relationships. That’s right... it’s time we talk about Wade and Samantha, and the things you probably shouldn't do when arguing with your significant other. Load up your Mandarax Translator, because it's time for Part 2 of our deep dive into Chapter 0001. Think about your Plan B, and let's Get to the Good Part!

Don't hit that snooze button on your vintage clock radio... It's time to start digging into Chapter 0001!  Parzival is back in his hideout, back in the dumps, and itching for that ONI fix. Has Parizval turned into his idol? Get your Okagami NexSpex on, load your favorite virtual workout scene, and let's Get to the Good Part!

Time to get your ONI on! After this chapter, who wouldn't? But how close are we to the ONI today? Is GSS becoming the next IOI? Will online sex lead to our extinction? Strap on your skull-hugger, get comfy, and let's Get To The Good Part!

'Ready Player Two' has finally arrived and it is a HUGE opener! Will the dangers of this new and exciting technology be used to kill players? Could Wade find Halliday as a ghost in the machine? Will there be a threat of extinction for human life as we know it? Or worse, will Wade have to apologize for using this tech before Samantha! Latch on your head-hugging ONI, hit the button to accept the dangers, and let's Get to the Good Part!

The countdown to "Ready Player Two" has begun! If you're an elite Gunter, you are probably already a member of The Official Ready Player One Gunter Clan of Facebook. If you're not, you better check it out and maybe even participate in the countdown to "Ready Player Two"--a live reading of "Ready Player One." In this episode, Chris and Aaron chat with Christopher Lafayette, the founder of The Official Ready Player One Gunter Clan of Facebook--the most popular "Ready Player One" themed Facebook group--and the organizer of the live reading. It's time to talk about all things Gunter, and Get To The Good Part!

Gunters! The word is out that Ernest Cline dropped the book flap synopsis for 'Ready Player Two' at New York ComicCon during his interview with Wil Wheaton. We wasted no time breaking it down for you. It's time to cut to the chase, and Get To The Good Part!

“Good morning, Mr. Tuttle,” the elevator said as I stepped inside. “Floor please?” “Lobby,” I said hoarsely, and the elevator began to descend. “Harry Tuttle” was the name printed on my maintenance tech ID badge. I’d given the fictional Mr. Tuttle complete access to the entire building, then reprogrammed my indent anklet so that it was encoded with the Tuttle ID, making it function just like one of the security bracelets that maintenance techs wore. We have persevered to bring you our review of Terry Gilliam's (aka, Patsy) "Brazil". No need for a receipt, but you can still Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 31 bonus episode on December 13, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 31, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts.

While trying to decide where to purchase an autographed copy of 'Ready Player Two,' there was a discovery made that is now making waves across fan sites and groups: the 'Ready Player Two' synopsis. In case you hadn't guessed it, there's a new quest on the horizon. With over 100 days still remaining before we can all start reading, we are going to dive deep into the ten sentences containing everything we know about 'Ready Player Two'--so fair warning, spoilers ahead! Drop your jaws, erase the lines between the virtual and the real, and let's Get To The Good Part!

The moment we have all been waiting for... That's right, Gunters, "Ready Player Two" by Ernest Cline will be published on November 24, 2020! It's time to get suited and booted, because your hosts are ready to start dissecting the sequel, starting with the only thing we have: the book cover.  When was the last time the release of a new book got you this excited? We don't know anything you don't know, so there are no spoilers here. Feel free to join us as we wonder what symbolism--if any--exists in the cover art, and talk about other wacky ideas about what might happen in "Ready Player Two." Let's not waste any time... let's Get To The Good Part!!!

Everybody relax, we're here, and we're talkin’ to whoever’s listenin’ out there. Yes Gunters, we watched "Big Trouble in Little China" and we're not regretting it. You people sit tight, hold the fort, keep the home fires burning, Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 30 bonus episode on December 13, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 30, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anchor. Aech seemed to be the one they knew the least about. His file contained very little information, and no photo—just a screenshot of his avatar. His real name was listed as “Henry Swanson,” but that was an alias used by Jack Burton in Big Trouble in Little China, so I knew it must be a fake.

We jump right into the first film by George Lucas, the dystopian flick called THX 1138. If we had a choice--and we didn't--we'd of watched something else, but the good news is, we watched it so you don't have to! The movie is about two people living in a repressive, underground and medicated society and what happens when they--gasp--stop taking their meds! (If you do actually want to watch this movie, you may need some meds to stay awake.) Turn on your holograms, and let's Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 29 bonus episode on October 10, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 29, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anchor.

It may have taken us a year to get here, but we can finally wrap up our three-part review of "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," and talk about some of the parallels with "Ready Player One." Don't worry, we are still picking thematic drinks for each Ex, and we threw in a few bonus drinks while we're at it. Grab your gin and tonic, Coke Zero, or whatever wets your whistle, and let's Get To The Good Part!

We had so much to say about "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," we had to do this episode in multiple parts! It's time to deal with the dirty business of breaking up with Knives, and outsmarting (and outfighting) more of Ramona's evil exes. Get your hair dye ready, grab your favorite Deadly Ex themed drink, and let's Get To The Good Part!

Just over a year ago, we decided to record a bonus episode about the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." Obviously, we never got around to posting it, but better late than never. If there were ever a non-1980s movie that deserves to be included in Parzival's Grail Diary, this is it! Join us for this in-depth review of a movie that ranks at the top of both of our lists of favorite movies. One might say, we are in lesbians with this movie. We have 7 Deadly Exes to go through, and to numb the pain we are having a special drink for each Evil Ex! This could get interesting. It's time to dress up like a pirate,  grab a board to do a grindy thingy, and Get To The Good Part!

Can you believe that Chris has never watched The Breakfast Club? I know, right? Can you think of something better to do on a Saturday? We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a little time to watch this movie. We knew it was the right thing to do. But we think you're crazy if you didn't expect us to record a podcast about it. Did you ever doubt us? You see us as you want to see us... in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. You see us as gunters. Does that answer your question? Grab your very nutritious lunch, with all the food groups represented, and let's Get To The Good Part!

We are dusting off the proton packs, pulling the tarp off the ECTO-1, and looking a little deeper into the trailer to come up with our guesses as to how the story might unfold, how the gang might come back together, and how we might explain some of the things happening at old man Egon's place. Not your average trailer review, strap on your brain scanning colanders and get ready to Get To The Good Part!

Even though Parzival probably knew WarGames even better than he knew Real Genius and Better Off Dead, Aaron hasn't seen Better Off Dead. Truly a sight to behold! So... your Grail hunting gunters are going to see if we can get to know this movie well--for less than two dollars! Put your skis on, and go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, Get To The Good Part!

Parzival called the movie Explorers, "easily one of the greatest kid flicks ever made." But that is not how your GTTGP gunters remember it. Aaron and Chris go back to their childhood where they find the hopes and dreams of creating a spacecraft and meeting extraterrestrials, to rehash their first impressions as adults. Does it make the grade or will its bubble pop and take a nosedive into the ground. Along the way we count the ways the kids in this film should have died and mark the point when this movie goes "Full Pee Wee". Let's Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 28 bonus episode on September 9, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 28, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anchor.

Destination: Sector 21, Planet Syrinx. Objective: Break down the RUSH opus that is 2112 and pop Chris's RUSH cherry. This episode unfolds this 20 minute song that is pivotal to the book Ready Player One, one movement at a time. Will Chris learn to love rock through RUSH? Can he last a full 20 minutes on his first time?! It's time penetrate your ear holes with Ernest Cline's musical love, and Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 27 bonus episode on August 22, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 27, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anchor.

Both are furry and played pivotal roles in the Star Wars universe but which would you side with? Who would you choose in your battle? In each episode of Aech's Basement we tackle the kinds of questions that keep gunters up at night, relating it back to Ernest Cline’s book and movie "Ready Player One."

Grab your Jade Key, because in this episode we are continuing our quest by breaking down the movie Blade Runner. This is Chris's first full viewing of the 1982 classic, and there are a lot of questions to be asked. How is life like a death cake? Why wouldn't this movie fly in today's social climate? What is up with the crazy social plot holes? Prepare your attack ships off the shoulder of Orion, and fire up your c-beams at Tannhauser Gate! It's time to take the Voight-Kampff test, and Get To The Good Part! This episode was originally published as a Chapter 26 bonus episode on August 5, 2018 to our Patreon campaign. If it's been a while since you listened to our breakdown of Chapter 26, give it a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anchor.

Would you hit 88 miles per hour to traverse time in your Delorean, or dial up some history in Bill and Ted's Phone booth? In each episode of Aech's Basement we tackle the kinds of questions that keep gunters up at night, relating it back to Ernest Cline’s book and movie "Ready Player One."

If you could choose the Atari or the Colecovision to show up under your tree for Christmas, which would you choose? In each episode of Aech's Basement we tackle the kinds of questions that keep gunters up at night, relating it back to Ernest Cline’s book and movie "Ready Player One."

What would you choose as your OASIS ride? Falkor from the movie 'The NeverEnding Story' or the iconic X-Wing fighter from the 'Star Wars' movies? In each episode of Aech's Basement we tackle the kinds of questions that keep gunters up at night, relating it back to Ernest Cline’s book and movie "Ready Player One."

Welcome back to Get to the Good Part! We have wrapped up Ernest Cline's novel "Ready Player One" and have started a new chapter in the podcast that we are calling the Grail Diary. Each episode will focus on a piece of pop culture referenced in the book, and what better was to start than with The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension! Time to activate the oscillation overthruster, and Get to the Good Part! 

Gunters, the contest is over. We’ve won! Now it’s time to take off our visors and face reality, because we have reached the end. But don’t fret! It’s only the end of the book, not the podcast. Let’s wander through the hedge maze of Chapter 39, talk a little bit about the future, and Get To The Good Part! Chris and Aaron would like to thank all of our listeners for joining us for our extended review and analysis of “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline. Get To The Good Part will continue, but you’ll have to listen to the episode to see where we are headed. Of course, many, many, many thanks, to Ernest Cline for writing a book that has captured our imaginations and turned a couple random guys into cohosts, gunters and friends. (Awwww....) Stick around, Get To The Good Part will continue!

Gunters, it’s almost time to blow this pop stand. We have a few things left to discuss before the final credits roll, the big red button on our chapter-by-chapter review of Ready Player One is pressed, and we move on to the next big thing. It’s time to get back to reality, grab a decent meal, and Get to the Good Part!

Gunters, it is time to put on your problem solving hats, and your hacker gloves. After 37 chapters (plus a prologue), we need to take all of our Halliday knowledge, make like David Lightman, and figure out how to crack this password without starting global thermonuclear war. It’s time to win the game, and Get To The Good Part!