Podcasts about tron decoding

Greetings, Programs!   The characters of TRON: Legacy dominate the discussion as JAMIE, SHUA, and SHAZ decode the GRID by focusing on SAM, JARVIS, ZUSE, and GEM.       PLUS: TRON gives up on TRON and what you can do with some blue light sticks to make a difference! Who is your favorite small-time PROGRAM from the GRID?  Send us an email to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or leave a voice message at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget: if you want a TRON: Decoding the Grid button, just note your address in your email, and we’ll send you one — absolutely free.

Greetings, Programs!   The characters of TRON: Legacy dominate the discussion as JAMIE, SHUA, and SHAZ decode the GRID by focusing on CLU, FLYNN, and QUORRA on the GRID.       PLUS: TRON gaming news and some interesting clips from a MACHINIMA “making of” video online. What do you think about FLYNN’s duplicate on the GRID or his perception of the ISOS as threats to a perfect system.  Send us an email to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or leave a voice message at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget: if you want a TRON: Decoding the Grid button, just note your address in your email, and we’ll send you one — absolutely free.

Greetings, Programs!   TRON: Legacy continues to be the topic of discussion as JAMIE, SHUA, and SHAZ decode the GRID by focusing on key characters in the movie, specifically those in the REAL WORLD.  Sam Flynn, Alan Bradley, and Edward Dillinger, Jr. are being considered in this first “character” episode.   PLUS: TRON is in the news with vehicles, big computers, and a ride in Disney’s Tomorrowland (Shanghai). Let us know what you think.  Send us an email to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or leave a voice message at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget: if you want a TRON: Decoding the Grid button, just note your address in your email, and we’ll send you one — absolutely free.

Greetings, Programs!     JAMIE is back for more discussion about the possible reasons for Disney’s shelving of TR3N with SHAZ and SHUA.  But we don’t stop with simply striving to DECODE their reasons for keeping the GRID offline — we come up with ideas and solutions to the problem in hopes that Disney will reconsider and get to work on the next TRON sequel immediately!  Let us know what you think.  Send us an email to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or leave a voice message at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget: if you want a TRON: Decoding the Grid button, just note your address in your email, and we’ll send you one — absolutely free.  

Greetings, Programs!     Last week, VanCity Buzz reported that the next TRON sequel is set to start shooting in Vancouver this October.  Of course, SHAZ, SHUA, and JAMIE chime in on what we might expect in this (finally) upcoming sequel.  Taking notes from TRON: Legacy and bonus features from the Blu-Ray release, TRON: Decoding the Grid speculates what might happen in this long-anticipated addition to the GRID, leaving only one question:   Will we see a new MCP?     Let us know what you think!  Send us an email to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or leave a voice message at (209) 878-7323.

Greetings, Programs!   After sixteen cycles on the GRID, SHAZ, SHUA, and JAMIE are back to talk TRON with a discussion of themes and archetypes present in the classic 1982 movie.  Based on the concept that all people have a ROOT CODE with similar universal themes in our PROGRAMMING, archetypes have been recognized at least since PLATO’s days in ancient Greece — and TRON is loaded with classical archetypes in the futuristic realm of the GRID.   PLUS: A new way to play “Light Cycle”, the documentary Computers Are People, Too shows up in the news, and Oculus Rift lets you ride a LIGHT CYCLE on the GRID — Legacy-style!     We’re glad to be back for another episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid!

Greetings, Programs! In 1982, TRON was repeatedly featured in reports about cutting-edge computer graphics (and rightfully so), but truth-be-told, many journalists were crediting the computer with animation that was often accomplished by hand and through painstakingly tedious photographic processes.  Go behind-the-scenes with  SHAZ, SHUA, and JAMIE once more as they continue to DECODE the GRID of the original TRON movie as they delve into The Making of TRON.      PLUS: The original TRON Soundtrack comes out on translucent blue vinyl and other news. Let us know what you love about TRON and want to hear on TRON: Decoding the Grid.  And don’t forget to let Disney know how much you like TRON (in all its various presentations) and that you want more! TRON LIVES

Greetings, Programs!   In 1982, computer graphics were just in their infancy.  When a major motion picture decided to include digital effects for nearly half of its length, it was a mammoth task.  SHAZ, SHUA, and JAMIE continue to DECODE the GRID by forging ahead with the behind-the-scenes coverage of TRON as they discuss the struggles and successes of making a movie based largely on computer effects.        PLUS: Polaris teases PROGRAMS and USERS alike with their three-wheeled version of a LIGHT-RUNNER, the Slingshot. Light up your listening with these light-up ear buds from NOMA.   Let us know what you love about TRON and want to hear on TRON: Decoding the Grid.  And don’t forget to let Disney know how much you like TRON (in all its various presentations) and that you want more!   TRON LIVES

Greetings, Programs! What if the MCP was the operating system for the WOPR computer?  WarGames has been running in the background for the past couple weeks, and we have notices several similarities between these two computer-oriented movies from the early 80s.  Taking what we know from TRON and casting the internal circuits of the WOPR with PROGRAMS from TRON, we imagine what might be happening inside the brain of the WarGames computer in this episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid.     PLUS: TRON styled houses and bicycles, and our friend TEKFORCE releases a music video to his single “Stuck in a Bit World”. Join us for about an hour of TRONtasy when the McP meets the WOPR in a fast-food battle of the burgers (not really, no).  Let us know what you think about the podcast or about anything TRON-related.  Contact us at podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com, tweeting to @TRON_DTG, or leave a voicemail at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget to let Disney know how much you like TRON (in all its various presentations) and that you want more! TRON LIVES

Greetings, Programs! The Story of TRON depends on music as much as it does on computer-generated special effects.  Since 1982, music has been created in tribute to TRON and/or in the stylings of TRON.  In this episode, SHAZ and SHUA put some pieces of music together to tell the story of TRON. TEKFORCE joins the party with his own addition to the GRID, “Stuck in a Bit World” from the upcoming album The Lightcycle Chronicles.  You can find TEKFORCE on Twitter @teknique45 and on the album Nerdcore Emulation Station (NES) on Bandcamp. Also featured in this episode is a new album covering the original Wendy Carlos soundtrack with a guitar-rich twist.  STEMAGE released the album PRIORITY ONE: The Music of Tron last summer.  Some of the tracks from this album have been heard on previous episodes of TRON: Decoding the Grid.  Check out STEMAGE on Twitter and pick up the album on iTunes. Contact us at podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com, tweeting to @TRON_DTG, or leave a voicemail at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget to let Disney know how much you appreciated the series and that you want more. TRON LIVES

Greetings, Programs! The Uprising has just begun, and even though TRON: Uprising has yet to return for a second season, USERS and PROGRAMS are talking about the possibilities all over the GRID. This episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid is totally devoted to communications received via the I/O TOWER from listeners. This week, ASTRAICA from UNITED TRON ARMY is back to talk about an idea for another animated TRON series to continue the story we saw in TRON: Uprising.  KingJ has submitted a thorough story treatment for a possible (and plausible) series set during and after the events of TRON: Legacy called, TRON: Resurrection.  This story treatment is worth reading and discussing, and we do both! Plus, some questions came to our friend Santiago from Spain when he was rewatching “Terminal” again.  It just goes to show you that this series bears repeat views and allows you to see new things every time.  JAMIE answers our call for technical assistance in dealing with Santiago’s questions.  You can join in the fun on TRON: Decoding the Grid by contacting us at podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com, tweeting to @TRON_DTG, or leaving a voicemail at (209) 878-7323.  Don’t forget to let Disney know how much you appreciated the series and that you want more. TRON LIVES

Greetings, Programs! CYRUS is back, and he is determined to make life difficult for BECK. Deceptions abound, trust is challenged, friends are betrayed, and hope is nearly lost by the end of this penultimate episode of the first season of TRON: Uprising. MARA believes her eyes instead of her head and heart. ZED thinks CYRUS is one of the coolest PROGRAMS in town. BECK confronts TRON about hiding the truth from him. ABLE attempts to be the voice of reason and a helping hand -- and pays for it. JAMIE and CRAIG are back to join SHAZ & SHUA for a discussion about deception, free will, and the direction TRON: Uprising seems to be headed. (And the resultant discussion is three times as long as the episode itself!)  Download now and hear for yourself why TRON: Uprising is the best television program that has yet to be renewed for a second season. Tell us what you think about TRON: Decoding the Grid by emailing us at podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or calling us at (209)TR-TRDad.  Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, too!

No reviews this episode, just discussion. With all the rumblings around the Star Wars Expanded Universe fandom right now we wanted to take an episode and weigh in on the latest news. We welcome friends of the show Josh Stolte (TechnoRetro Dads, Tron Decoding the Grid) and Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rouge, Fangirl Blog) as our guests […]

Greetings, Programs! PAIGE and BECK finally have their first date, and what did they do?  Jumped out of a LIGHT CHOPPER together -- how romantic!  Their second date was fraught with more dangers, however, when both of them were arrested by PAIGE’s maniacal coworker PAVEL.  MEGHAN from HIGH ADVENTURE gets on the GRID with SHAZ & SHUA for a jump into this sordid tale of a RENDEZVOUS gone sour where PAIGE shows us that you need to keep your wits about you when your coworker is a power-hungry PSYCHOPATH. Tell us what you think about TRON: Decoding the Grid by emailing us at podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com or calling us at (209)TR-TRDad.  Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, too!

Greetings, Programs! The Inquisition continues as both DYSON and the Stranger seek information and an answer to the lingering dilemma of whether PROGRAMS are limited to their programming or if they can surpass their original design.  For us, it becomes a question of free will versus destiny when JOVIAL JAY from Jedi Journals on ForceCast.net and Green Justice and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. CASE FILES on RandomChatter and ASTRAICA from #UnitedTronArmy join in the discussion on this episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid.   Sign the petition and let Disney know we want more TRON: Uprising!

Greetings, Programs! SHAZ and SHUA welcome former guests Meghan from High Adventure and Spencer the LightSticks maker for a double-strength episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid covering TRON: Uprising “Scars” (Parts 1 & 2).   We discuss animation and voice acting, characters (like Pavel, the greasy-weasel who wants to be a big fish in a little pond or Paige who seems to have daddy issues), and revelations relative to the events that unfold in this memorable arc. 

Greetings, Programs! What do programs dream during their sleep cycles?  Screen savers, of course!  This is just a part of what you will learn from Sheldon, SHAZ, and SHUA in this episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid as we tangle with TESLER in this REWARDING episode of TRON: Uprising.  How do you make Programs turn against their neighbors?  Offer them a car, of course!  SHUA thinks it might be “Let’s Make a Deal” on the GRID.  SHAZ has an unanswered question about an Edgar Allen Poe story.  Sheldon says that Programs see BINARY CODE in front of their eyes instead of the stars most cartoons see.  Listen in and let us know your answers about TRON: Uprising “Reward” (and all the other random things we come up with in our discussions).

Greetings, Programs!    Not a three-hour tour, so to speak, but the results were the same -- the Renegade and Paige have become stranded on an island and have to team-up to get back to Argon City. In their “isolation”, they have time to consider the hostility between them and the reasons behind it.  We are privileged to discover some tidbits from Paige’s past that show us why she feels a bit “isolated” from just about everyone.  (Who knew she was a musician?  or a Med Program,for that matter?) What do you think?  Are the ISOs the cause for isolating yourself from your past and the things that make you who you are? High Adventure lyricist Spencer and trumpeter Meghan the TechnoRetro MOM join SHAZ and SHUA for a WICKED COOL, TOTALLY TUBULAR look at TRON: Uprising “Isolated” on this episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid.

Greetings, Programs! The Renegade is in a race against time to save programs and friends when TESLER drills too deeply into Argon City’s energy supply.  Pitted against the imminent destruction of the city and shutting down the drill without harming his friend ZED who has entered an underground race in the tunnels of the grid, Beck has to balance stealth, timing, and every ability to meet his most difficult challenge to date. Craig Batts and Sheldon Norton join the discussion this week as we get to the heart of “Blackout” in this third episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid.

Greetings, Programs! The Renegade is getting some attention by CLU and General TESLER while some of Beck’s friends are involved in another adventure of their own.  Both story lines converge in a striking conclusion with some parallel lessons to be learned. Join SHAZ and SHUA as they are joined by experienced podcaster Jovial Jay as we cover TRON: Uprising’s first two-part arc on TRON: Decoding the Grid. Why does ZED look at MARA as more than a friend and how does it affect the friendship that they have? Is PAIGE overly obsessed with the Renegade?  If so, why?  Why aren’t General TESLER’s soldiers busy keeping the peace and putting a stop to the criminal element in Argon City if CLU’s purpose is to create the “perfect system”? These are some important questions, and may (or may not) be answered in this installment of TRON: Decoding the Grid!

Greetings, Programs! Though TRON: Uprising has not been picked up for a second season, we’re still enjoying watching it a second time.  Now that it’s on Netflix, you can catch it, too! Join SHAZ and SHUA as they are joined by artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III and filmmaker Sheldon Norton for this first episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid and discuss the pilot episode of TRON: Uprising. CLU has overtaken the Grid in his effort to create the perfect system.  TRON is nowhere to be found.  When GENERAL TESLER comes to Argon City to enforce the will of CLU, an idealistic program stands up to oppression and finds himself an unlikely (and even unwilling) hero.  Subscribe.  Download.  Tune in for every episode of TRON: Decoding the Grid.