Reality Dispatch

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Reality Dispatch episodes

  • A Thousand Shutters

    A once-revered actor, clinging to past glory, crashes the Oscars in a futile bid for relevance, exposing the cruelty of celebrity culture and the fragility of identity.



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    9 min
  • "Being alive feels pretty cool today"

    A grieving snowboarder and a jaded journalist survive a harrowing Delta Airlines crash on the Toronto runway, discovering an unexpected bond amid the wreckage.



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    11 min
  • Gaius And The Crescent Moon

    A ruthless Roman soldier at the crucifixion of Christ is swept into a surreal vision of time and destiny, confronting themes of fate, redemption, and the transformative power of art.



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    9 min
  • Tetrachrome

    A woman is subjected to invasive treatment designed to reform her violent tendencies, forcing her to confront the consequences of surrendering her autonomy.



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    11 min
  • Thanks of a Grateful Nation

    A team of ex-soldiers is recruited for a secret mission, where loyalty, morality, and power collide.



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    10 min
  • The Margarana Trench

    Prime Minister Wilson faces a life-or-death negotiation with the U.S. President to prevent a devastating tariff on microprocessors.



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    10 min
  • Offensive Tackle

    An alien parasite, sent to explore Earth, takes control of a football player’s body and becomes entangled in the brutal violence of the sport, questioning humanity's aggressive nature while grappling with its own understanding of culture and identity.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com
    10 min
  • Useful Idiot

    A brutal prison guard, forced into AI therapy, grapples with his past violence, identity, and a system that values control over human connection.



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    8 min
  • The Rough

    Photojournalist Roger Dayton steals what he believes is a priceless diamond, only to discover it’s a deceptive fake, leading to a hidden scheme of greed and exploitation.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com
    8 min
  • De'last

    Jaded photojournalist Roger Dayton finds unexpected inspiration in a deli’s flawless efficiency—rekindling his passion for real stories.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com
    8 min

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