Escapist Delights

Escapist Delights — Episode 56 w/ Abby Paradis

Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Abby Paradis explore Backrooms and The Shining, the unsettling appeal of liminal spaces, and how writers reconstruct memory.

Originally published August 20, 2026.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-abby-paradis

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Escapist Delights — Episode 55 w/ Cory Gerlach

Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Cory Gerlach discuss leaving a career for life on a sailboat, revisiting ’90s movies, and defining success beyond money and possessions.

Originally published August 12, 2026.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-cory-gerlach

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Escapist Delights — Episode 54 w/ Rikki Doppler

Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Rikki Doppler compare Project Hail Mary with their expectations, find the fun in low-budget horror, and discuss the emotional pull of The Life of Chuck.

Originally published July 1, 2026.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-rikki-doppler-a80

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Escapist Delights — Episode 53 w/ SugarRhi~

Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and SugarRhi~ revisit The White Lotus, discuss the political satire of The Boys, and compare the shows that pull them in with those that lose their attention.

Originally published June 25, 2026.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-sugarrhi

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Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Peter Murphy discuss Peru, Everest, and why an endless streaming catalog can make choosing something to watch harder.

Thank you Jason Gael, Pam Wade, Chris Lyke, Gina Moriarity, Karlee…🐸, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Murphy!

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Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Joe Adams revisit Game of Thrones and Star Wars, with a conversation about the enjoyment of terrible television.

Another fun episode from the archives. Thanks everyone for joining!

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Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Peter Murphy discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Pan’s Labyrinth, and the appeal of escaping into fantasy.

Thank you Brandon Ellrich, JRCCreasey©️✅, Larry C. Brown, Karen C-Collector of Books 📖, Teralex 🚫👑’s, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Murphy!

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Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein discuss 28 Years Later and making art in the age of AI. The conversation also takes in Sharknado bingo, Mario Kart, and gaming as a way for parents and children to connect.

It looks like I’ve once again gotten behind on publishing these live talks, but it’s been fun to get back in the rhythm of doing them. Here’s one from a couple of months ago I never put up. Thanks as always for your support!

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Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Josh Porter discuss tuk-tuks across Africa, Machu Picchu, and life on the road. Their travel stories include an Andean blizzard and the relentless insects of the Amazon.

Thank you Natasha K., Jed, ArtB3ing, Romelle Samantha Smith, June and July, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Josh Porter! Due to an inopportune power outage, there were some tech difficulties on my end this time. I ended up going to a nearby cafe only minutes before I was informed that our power had returned. Alas. I apologize in advance for the interruptions on my end!

Anyway, it was great to finally get Josh on the show while his travels in South America are on temporary hold. You can read about them here if you aren’t already!

This made for one of our least entertainment-focused episodes to date, but as I prepare for my own trip to South America, it was fun to switch gears and exchange some of our travel thoughts and experiences.

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Escapist Delights — Episode 47 w/ Brandon Ellrich

Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Brandon Ellrich discuss Rob Reiner’s films, the enduring appeal of The Princess Bride, and what makes a movie a Christmas movie.

Originally published December 31, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-episode-46-w-brandon

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