Reality Alternative

By Andrew Coons and Greg Park

A podcast firmly rooted in the "two dudes talking" genre focusing on "deep" topics in science fiction, fantasy, and superhero stories across all mediums.... more

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The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.

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June 30, 2017 Episode 23: Rebuilding The Name of the Wind Pt. 1
ather than continue to snark on Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicles, Greg and Andrew get to work on designing an alternative version that fixes some of what's wrong with these problematic but weirdly compelling books.
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June 20, 2017 Episode 22.5: FOR WHOM WOULD YOU HENCH?
These mini-episodes are never very "mini", are they? This week, Andrew and Greg talk about the news, and answer the age-old question: FOR WHOM WOULD YOU HENCH? (yes, "hench" is a verb).
Spider-Man PS4 trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4zm30yeHHE
Shadow of War story trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ7aLU6rHLk
God of War trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbAB8Rar3zE
Far Cry 5 gamplay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX_h8rneDxU
Far Cry 5 cinematic: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiFm6Fo0oH8
Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdZQ98mWeto
Moviebob on Adam West's Batman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGorziAQJLg
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June 13, 2017 Episode 22: Just make Dracula already
Did you guys go see THE MUMMY this weekend? J/k, we know you didn't, nobody did. In this thrilling installment, Andrew and Greg talk about what's wrong with the whole DARK UNIVERSE concept, and give some totally free and totally well-thought-out pitches to fix it.
Recommendations:
Anno Dracula by Kim Newman
Do or don't watch the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
DO read the LoEG comic by Alan Moore
Cinemassacre Movie Monsters: cinemassacre.com/category/moviere…/monstermadness/
Let's Read The Name of the Wind: ronanwills.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/l…e-wind-ch-1/
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June 05, 2017 Episode 21.5: Return to the Lost Episode
Greg and Andrew dust off some news items from the Lost Episode 20.75, and get real about the Kingkiller Chronicles
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May 30, 2017 Episode 21: Prequel to Episode 48
With all the announcements of 5 potential Game of Thrones prequels, plus Star Trek Discovery and Alien: Covenant, your podcast buddies have come down with a serious case of prequelitis, which is an infection of the prequel.
Recommendations:
American Gods on Starz
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
The Expanse
Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
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May 08, 2017 Episode 20.5: Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 Reactions
Your podcast buddies saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and want to tell you all about it.
Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, obviously.
I TALK TO PLANETS, BABY www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Mqj9X-xLk
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May 01, 2017 Episode 20: Lime Green Crushed Velvet Stretch Pants (Andrew Explains Buffy)
In honor of Episode #20 and Buffy's 20th Anniversary, this week, Andrew tries his damnedest to convince Greg that Buffy & Angel aren't just Dawson's Creek with Vampires (Dracula's Creek?). Will he succeed? Will Greg concede that opinions he formed as a 16-year-old are worth reevaluating? Will Andrew confess crimes from his past? FIND OUT!
Andrew's recommended Buffy Episodes:
1.12: Prophecy Girl
2.14: Innocence
2.17: Passion
4.10: Hush
5.16: The Body
5.22: The Gift
6.7: Once more with Feeling
6.19: Seeing Red
7.22: Chosen
Angel Episodes:
1.1: City of
1.8: I Will Remember You
2.22: There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb
5.14: Smile Time
5.15: A Hole in the World
5.20: The Girl In Question
5.21: Power Play
5.22: Not Fade Away
Nerdwriter on Passengers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gksxu-yeWcU
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April 26, 2017 Episode 19.5: Greg Doesn't Want to See Their Human Eyes
Greg reviews Passengers. and the boys run down the news of the week. In the end, they uncover a disturbing phobia.
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April 17, 2017 Episode 19: Necrocracy
A giant-sized episode this week to make up for last week's gap. Inspired by Andrew's recent globe-trotting, the guys discuss how systems of government are like videogames, and how sci-fi and fantasy struggle to present systems of government that truly break the mold.
Trigger Warning: Brief discussion of rape from 1:45-1:47
Recommendations:
Orson Scott Card - Shadow of the Hegemon & Shadow Puppets
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April 13, 2017 Episode 18.5: MEGA GIANT SIZE NEWS CATCHUP!
After a crazy couple of weeks, your favorite podcast boys are back "in the studio" and catching up on a month's worth of news.
-Sony is making a Venom movie from scratch in 18 months that has nothing to do with Spider-Man. Was this a dare?
-The Power Rangers movie(s)? Who asked for this?
-Holy shit you guys, that Justice League trailer.
-Also holy shit you guys, that Spider-Man trailer.
And many more!
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FAQs about Reality Alternative:

How many episodes does Reality Alternative have?

The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.