Unscriptify

TMNT is one the most beloved franchises in pop culture, sporting many splendid adaptations across various mediums. Today we spoke a bit about legacy of the franchise, especially in the 2000s, who was our favorite among the brothers and the exciting developments of new live action and animated stories. Enjoy!

Personal development today is in fact - an industry. We spoke about the influence of hustle culture, self improvement books, seminars and similar stuff on modern person and how a simple desire to be better became fairy dust of the modern day.

Ever since its founding in the 18th century, the rhetoric of the decline of the United States has been prevalent in the culture. From the skepticism of Founding Fathers to the Civil War, Second World War and many post-war inter and outer challenges, the US at the moment still stands at the top of the global order. We discussed what the future might hold for the Land of the Free, how US politics influences every corner of the world, legacy of Pax Americana and similar. Enjoy!

In this episode we discussed popular character trope of an antihero. We discussed some famous examples like Punisher and James Bond, audience affection towards the archetype and how does being antihero differs on the scale of how close to villain one is. Enjoy!

In this episode we went through our Goodreads ratings and talked about some of our favourite books and writers. From school curriculum classics like Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Paul Street Boys, biographies like that of Malcolm X and Johnny Cash to deep sci-fi outings like Roadside Picnic. Enjoy!

Today we are talking about near universal activity of daydreaming. Why do we do it? Is there something to so called "manifestation" and how our thought lead to creativity is what we explore. Enjoy!

Albert Einstein is without a doubt one of the most important figures of the 20th century and beyond. In this episode we discussed Einstein's legacy, his influence on politics, ways we think of universe and what made him a genius. Enjoy!

UFC 314 returns to Miami with a promising card headlined by bout for featherweight crown between Alex Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Check out our predictions for this event and enjoy!

When you turn the final page of the book, watch final episode of the TV show or ending scene of three hour film, you hope that story will reach conclusion that will as we say in pro wrestling send crowd home happy. We discussed what makes that perfect ending to a story, what are some of the worst ones we saw, why some authors choose to leave things unfinished and more. Welcome back to Unscriptify Podcast as we start season 6 and enjoy!

In the finale of the season 5, we had the honor of talking to The Hendrick's Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie. We discussed the launch of the new Hendrick's Oasium Gin, process of creating fine drink, history behind Hendrick's and similar. Enjoy!

Light Heavyweight crown will be up for grabs this weekend as the reigning champion, Poatan Pereira looks to defend the throne against his toughest challenge in the division, Magomed Ankalaev. Card will also feature exciting bouts in lightweight division, most important of all rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. Check out our predictions and enjoy!

"Being a hero isn't about letting others know you did the right thing, it's about you knowing you did the right thing." In this special episode we talked to the writer and artist, Duncan Rouleau. As the part of Man of Action Entertainment, Duncan helped create classic works of animation like Ben 10 and Generator X and characters of Big Hero 6. We talked about current trends in animation as a medium, potential big budget live action adaptation of Ben 10, how Japanese works inspire him and more. Enjoy!

Time to debunk some conspiracy theories, urban myths and misconceptions with editor-in-chief of Skeptic magazine Mr. Michael Shermer. During our discussion Michael shared his opinion on Trump's second term so far, why certain beliefs persist in society, why it is important to be develop healthy dose of skepticism and more. Enjoy!

In this episode we discussed the evolutionary potential of mankind. While evolution is an ongoing process, we wondered if humans maxed out their biological development and how far will with the use of tech in the present and future humanity "upgrade" itself. Enjoy!

While known to humanity for millenniums, oil found its popularity rising during 19th century and in the 20th century it influenced history in many ways. Today, we spoke about humanity's effort to get independent from oil, Peak Oil Theory, renewable sources and similar. Enjoy!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most important figures of 20th century, known primarily for his leadership during the Second World War. In this episode we discussed the crisis he faced before the War; Great Depression and how his policies of New Deal reshaped role of the government in the US and even the world as a whole. Enjoy!

At this time we are talking about the bold venture of de-extinction of flora and fauna. What are the possible good and bad outcomes of it? What species might return by the end of this decade? How will mature respond to this? Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the many interpretations of pride; from Aristotle's view of it as a "crowning virtue" to the views of it as a vice that one should guard himself from. Enjoy!

UFC starts off 2025 with a banger. Main event will feature perhaps the ultimate challenge for the champion Islam Makhachev as he faces Arman Tsarukyuan in rematch near 7 years in the making. Bantamweight throne will be up for grabs as well as Merab looks to make his first defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. We will also see exciting bout between former light heavyweight champions, Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. Check out our predictions for this ppv and enjoy!

Idea of afterlife is connected to humanity since its inception. Is the fear of death or belief that soul is immortal that drives this thinking? Is conciousness independet or inseperable from body? Ponder these questions with us and enjoy!

Dreams fascinated humans since the ancient times and in this episode we discussed the science and "magic" behind dreaming. Enjoy!

Deemed as "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is the tale of Jesus of Nazareth. Today we discussed biblical account of his life and the actual historical evidence and events. How did Enlightment philosophers saw mystification of the Jesus? Why was his story fictionalized over time? How mythlogical is Bible? Enjoy!

Who are our role models today? Society often ponders this question, discussing roles of so called positive and negative role models. We talked about the idea of role models in childhood vs adulthood, whether public persona should act according to a certain standard and similar.

Today we are talking about one of sci-fi`s favorites, only this time we try to imagine how would the real scenario of the alien invasion go. What would be the motives? Could humanity recover? Is it likely to happen? Enjoy!

We are on the last ppv of 2024 and it is promised to be a banger. In his debut in the UFC, japanese superstar Kai Asakura will take on a giant task of winning the ufc flyweight belt from the dominant champion Alexandre Pantoja. Undefeated welterweight contenders, Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Garry will meet in the battle for the no. 1 contendership while heavyweight division will se rematch between exciting strikers Cyril Gane and Alexander Volkov. Chekc out oue predictions for this event and enjoy!

In today`s episode we talked about, probably the most famous magical creature ever, dragon. From the east to the west and countless modern versions potrayed in various media, we analysed how fascination with dragons endured, how potrayals evolved over time and what if dragons were real. Enjoy!

Today we are talking about the poster boy of superhero comic books, perhaps the most iconic character of the genre, Spider-Man. What makes Spider-Man iconic, who is the best villain of his rich rogues` gallery, can Miles Morales "replace" Peter Parker and more. Enjoy!

It is 2074 in this episode, and we wonder what kind of the world we are living in at that time. Will we see nuclear warafe? Will average lifespan be 100 years and did humanity reach Mars? Enjoy!

Our UFC 309 predictions. Enjoy... and yeah, Tom Aspinall in the true heavyweight champion.

In this episode we discussed a present and the future of movie industry. How will best selling franchuses of today fare in the days ahead, is independent cinema dead, how streaming platforms affect the industry and more. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the old philosophy of "Do the ends justify the means?". Were the actions of individuals such as Snowden and Assange completely right, how did Machiavelli and Schmitt see the power of state and similar questions pondered. Enjoy!

We often hear that history is written by victors, but to us, that statement simplifies real truth. We discussed how history as a subject evolved, the meaning of reliable information, the importance of perspective in historical teachings, and similar. Enjoy!

UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with one the best cards of the year, headlined by fight for the featherweight belt between reigning champion Ilia Topuria and challenger Max Holloway. Card also features title eliminator bouts in middleweight and light heavyweight divisions as we will see Whittaker vs Chimaev and Ankalaev vs Rakić respectively.

We are talking about wrestling again! Tune in as we discuss our favorite pro wrestling classics according to various eras and stipulations. Nakamura vs Styles, 6-man HIAC, Hogan vs The Rock and many more... Enjoy!

In this episode, we discussed the history of the United States' foreign policy, mainly its original stance of neutrality and isolationism, and how it changed over time into what many like to call the "policeman of the world" attitude. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the common philosophies of optimism and pessimism. What is the "correct" measure of both, how skeptics and pessimists are different and why is the world today perhaps overly optimistic? Enjoy!

UFC returns to Salt Lake City with the event headlined by two title fights. Attempting to defend his belt for the third time in a year, Alex Pereira will face hard-hitting challenger Khalil Rountree. We will see the women`s bantamweight division shaken as the title is up for grabs between reigning champion Pennington and challenger Julianna Pena while the card features a title eliminator fight between Harrison and Vieira. Check out our predictions for the main card and enjoy!

In this episode, we discussed the ongoing trends in the anime/manga world, mainly how the popularity of the shonen genre is faring, how tropes evolved, and why canon movies became such success. Enjoy!

Bohemian Rhapsody, Oppenheimer, The Patriot, Inglorious Basterds... History on film comes in many forms. In this episode, we pondered whether artistic expression or historical facts should take precedence in cinema and how marketing, subject, and historical setting can influence our opinion. Enjoy!

Arthurian legends became a major part of Western and general pop culture receiving many iterations through various forms of media. In this episode, we discussed the origin of King Arthur, and how the myth developed from 6th-century Welsh poetry to a broad opus of stories that involve wizard, sword in the stone, and knights of the Round Table. Enjoy!

As the title says, in this episode we talked about our favorite comic book storylines; the characters, the plots, the art, and the authors that made them memorable. Enjoy!

The cashless society idea has been gaining a lot of traction in the past few years and in this episode we discussed various pros and cons to this concept. How will the monetary policy and role of central banks change? What are the concerns regarding centralization and loss of privacy? Will cryptocurrencies have a response to CBDCs? Enjoy!

Stillknocks vs Stylebender. Don`t Blink vs Astro Boy. Gamer vs Hangman. UFC returns to Australia with a fantastic summer-ending card featuring middleweight gold on the line between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adensanya and ranked contender bouts in the flyweight and lightweight divisions. Check out our predictions and enjoy!

"If you don`t say what you think then you kill your unborn self. When you have something to say, silence is a lie." In this episode, we discussed the phenomenon of self-censorship; how it affects freedom of speech and diversity of thought, legal and societal boundaries that stifle expression and in what situations is remaining silent worth it. Enjoy!

Say "good moaning" as we welcome Officer Crabtree, Mr. Arthur Bostrom himself to our show. During our enjoyable discussion, Bostrom shared stories from the set of 'Allo 'Allo!; interactions with fellow cast members and creator David Croft. We also touched upon subjects like the evolution of comedy on TV, practicing accents, and if there is a possibility of another reunion of 'Allo 'Allo! in the plans. Enjoy!

"Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done." As humanity advances, the inventions we use daily resemble what we considered magic in the past. Will nanotech take over the medicine or will we be able to control weather? What are the limits of human capability to transform magical concepts into reality? Check out our thoughts on these questions and enjoy!

He was called "The greatest son of our nations and nationalities", he led the Yugoslav partisans to the liberation in World War 2 and the country in the years after with an iron fist. We discussed how his legacy fares today, and how his political decisions influenced the fall of Yugoslavia, the wars that followed it, and later political developments in successor states. Enjoy!

Proxy wars, tech race, heightened geopolitical tensions... in this episode, we discussed the ongoing debate of whether we are living in the times of the second Cold War and how today`s "sides" compare to the original Western and Eastern bloc in terms of ideology, the current balance of power in the world and similar. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about the impact sport had on humanity from the early days of the ancient Olympic games until today. We recount our favorite, saddest, and most memorable moments in football, pro wrestling, F1, and MMA as we discuss the bizarre phenomenon of athlete worship. Enjoy!

Arthur C. Clark said: "Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." In this episode, we discussed how the discovery of extraterrestrial life would affect humanity, the Drake equation, the Fermi Paradox, and similar. Enjoy!

It is International Fight Week as the UFC returns on PPV with an exciting card featuring a title fight, ranked matchups, and possible no. 1 contender bout. Will Poatan be able to replicate success from the first fight with Checz samurai? Can Brian Ortega get in the way of the spectacular rise of Diego Lopes? Check out our thoughts and predictions for this event and enjoy!