Story Archives, a TV and Film Podcast

Join hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton in this episode of Story Archives as they delve deep into 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', episode three, titled 'The Squire'. Mario and Zach discuss their predictions, shocking reveals, character dynamics, and the evolving bond between Dunk and Egg. They also touch upon the authenticity of the character portrayals, surprising moments, and hints of future storylines. Perfect for fans who love detailed discussions on the series and engaging insights on plot developments.00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives00:12 Discussing 'The Squire' Episode01:05 Surprise Egg Reveal01:46 Character Analysis and Predictions05:18 The Targaryen Dynamics06:10 Future of Dunk and Egg Series16:59 Podcast Anecdotes and Humor21:09 Analyzing Egg's Ambition21:37 The Madness of the Targaryens22:31 Game of Thrones Leadership Corruption22:47 Disappointment with Game of Thrones Ending23:42 The Bond Between Dunk and Egg24:05 Food Talk: Goose Eggs and Hot Dogs25:46 American Cuisine Debate27:24 The Art of Cooking Steak28:26 Gruesome Scenes in the Show29:17 Dreaming of a Game of Thrones Video Game31:57 Moral Dilemmas in the Episode35:35 Concerns About Child Actors38:05 Favorite Characters and Scenes40:36 Wrapping Up and Future PlansKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Welcome back to Story Archives! In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into Season 1, Episode 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' titled 'Hard Salt Beef.' They discuss the show's prospects, referencing scenes from 'Game of Thrones,' and analyze the character development of Dunk and Egg. They speculate about Dunk's future in the tournament, Egg's curiosity, and how the show's lighter tone is influenced by their peasant perspective. They also touch on the portrayal of Sir Arlan and Dunk's evolving view of him. The episode concludes with their thoughts on the recent Netflix event featuring a skyscraper climber.00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives00:15 Diving into 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'00:37 Sir Duncan the Tall: A Hero's Journey00:59 The Legacy of Sir Arlan01:46 Dunk's Realization and Growth03:45 The Hand of the King and Royal Intrigues05:01 Dunk's New Sigil and Identity13:22 The Comedic Dynamic of Dunk and Egg15:35 The Jousting Tournament Begins21:38 Dunk's Sobering Realization23:20 Discussion on Innocence and Nudity in Game of Thrones26:25 Dunk and Egg's Dynamic and Character Development27:28 Tournament Anticipation and Predictions34:19 Simpler Show Structure and Episode Length35:02 Neighbor's Pot Smoking and Episode Format Preferences38:29 Climbing Skyscrapers and Netflix Special44:12 Podcast Wrap-Up and Call to ActionKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Welcome back to Story Archives with hosts Mario Buso and Zachary Newton. This episode covers Season 1, Episode 1 of HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight', a Game of Thrones prequel set 100 years before Game of Thrones and 70 years after House of the Dragon. Mario and Zachary discuss the timeline, characters, and their impressions of the show. Key highlights include casting praise, the unique tone of the show, the chemistry between Sir Dunk and Egg, and the remarkable production quality. They also delve into the implications of streaming trends on storytelling and content quality. Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis and subscribe for regular updates.00:00 Welcome to Story Archives00:12 Setting the Timeline: A Night of The Seven Kingdoms01:07 Diving into the Book vs. Show03:23 Humor and Tone in the Episode04:27 The Visual Appeal of HBO's Productions06:24 Discussing the Prequel Nature of the Series13:33 Introducing Sir Dunk and Egg16:13 Character Dynamics and Casting27:27 Medieval Details and RPG Vibes29:39 The Revolutionary Playwright30:54 Anticipation and Release Schedules31:44 Future of the Series and George R.R. Martin's Role34:34 Creative Control and Streaming Deals43:47 Casting Young Actors48:47 Concerns About Netflix's Influence54:11 The Art of Filmmaking57:16 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaseKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Welcome back to Story Archives, hosted by Mario Busto and Zachary Newton. In this first episode of 2026, the hosts kick off the year by discussing the long-awaited finale of Pluribus Season 1. They cover key plot points, character arcs, and the show's use of symbolism. Mario and Zachary also preview their upcoming coverage of 'The Night of the Seven Kingdoms,' a Game of Thrones prequel, and express interest in a potential Stranger Things finale discussion. The episode wraps up with an engaging after-show segment where they discuss recent movie viewings, including classics like 'The Hustler,' 'It's a Wonderful Life,' and modern action films like 'John Wick' and 'Ford v Ferrari.'00:00 Welcome Back and Happy New Year!01:45 Upcoming Episodes and Series Plans04:06 Pluribus Season Finale Breakdown05:22 Character Analysis: Manuso and Carol06:32 The Symbolism of Colors in Pluribus08:43 The Infected and Their Mysterious Behavior11:51 Theories and Speculations on the Signal23:49 Fan Theories and Viewer Comments28:25 Looking Forward to Season Two30:17 The Bomb Dilemma30:58 Carol's Realization32:57 Season Two Speculations34:55 Favorite Scenes and Characters40:16 Movie Talk52:41 Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

In this episode of Pluribus by Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton break down episodes 7 and 8 of the latest season. They discuss the decision to combine these episodes due to the lack of substantial content in episode 7, and express their disappointment about the season finale approaching sooner than expected. Key topics include character developments, storyline twists, and intriguing new information about Kepler 22 B. The hosts also speculate on the potential conflicts and darker turns the series might take in its concluding episodes.00:00 Welcome Back to Pluribus00:44 Episode 7 and 8 Recap01:21 The Penultimate Episode Discussion02:09 Character Analysis: Manu and Carol03:31 Kepler 22 and Galactic Conquest06:11 Human Connection and Alien Isolation06:52 Symbolism and Dialogue Breakdown13:06 Moral Complexity of the Aliens18:12 Speculations and Predictions24:58 Fast and Furious Tangent26:53 Dark Realizations for Carol27:57 Reflecting on Helen's Character28:26 Alien Theories and Speculations30:06 Camera Angles and Hobbit Comparisons31:12 Movie Review: Roof Man32:28 Nostalgia and Social Media Evolution35:31 Apple's Innovation and Criticisms39:38 Christmas Preparations and Decorations42:39 Stranger Things Volume One Critique44:43 TV Show Recommendations and Discussions48:52 Game of Thrones Prequel Speculations50:54 Outro and Holiday WishesKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Welcome back to another episode of Pluribus by Story Archives. Hosts Mario Buso and Zachary Newton dive into episodes five and six, titled 'Got Milk' and 'HDP' (Human Derived Protein). Both hosts share their personal room renovation projects and discuss the latest dramatic developments in Pluribus. Mario highlights his new relaxed podcast set-up and renovations, while Zach recounts his ceiling repainting experience. They review major plot points such as Carol’s frightening discoveries, the hive mind's moral complexity, and the mysterious Manus from Paraguay. They also speculate on future storylines, including the potential for an alien invasion and developments in the show's overarching mystery. Additionally, there's a fun comparison to James Bond, exploring potential actors suitable for the role. The episode ends with their picks for favorite scenes, reinforcing their excitement for the next Pluribus episodes.00:00 Welcome and New Beginnings00:16 Home Renovations and Setups03:45 Thanksgiving Recap and TV Shows04:07 Pluribus Episode Discussions05:40 The Hive Mind and Moral Dilemmas07:16 Character Dynamics and Predictions18:01 Alien Theories and Sci-Fi Tropes20:53 Diante's Lifestyle and Future Speculations33:05 Alien Signal and Writer's Room Speculations33:52 Landing the Plane: TV Show Endings35:32 Vince Gilligan's Mastery and Comedic Timing36:32 Hive Mind and Character Dynamics40:26 Comparing Shows and Episode Highlights47:40 James Bond Casting Speculations58:54 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

In this episode of Pluribus by Story Archives, hosts Mario Buso and Zachary Newton delve into the developments of episodes three and four. They discuss Carol’s realization about the potential to reverse the hive mind’s control, the unsettling behavior of hive-minders, and speculate on the future direction of the show. Personal anecdotes and tangents on Thanksgiving traditions and movie lists provide an engaging and warm after-show segment.00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:15 Episode Recap and Analysis04:51 Character Insights and Predictions06:41 Upcoming Shows and Network Updates11:35 AI and Hive Mind Discussion16:24 Speculations and Future Plot Directions24:13 Carol's Personal Journey and Reflections31:24 Imagining a World Without Rules31:52 The Ethics of Hoarding Wealth32:37 Luxury in a Post-Apocalyptic World33:13 The Aftermath of Saving the World33:50 Dinner with Vince Gilligan34:22 Hospital Food and Health35:27 Carol's Next Move39:13 Movie Backlog and Recommendations45:30 Thanksgiving Plans and Traditions53:28 Podcast Sign-Off and Future PlansKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Welcome back to ‘Pluribus’ by Story Archives. In this debut episode, we break down the first two episodes of Vince Gilligan's new series ‘Pluribus’. Hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss the thematic elements, plot developments, and potential metaphors underlying the show. They explore the sociological and psychological aspects of the characters, the mysterious genetic sequence, and speculate on where the series might head next.00:00 Welcome and Reunited Hosts00:36 Covering Recent Shows and Solo Pods01:18 Introduction to Pluribus01:40 Personal Updates and Show Impressions02:45 Discussion on Pluribus Episode One08:09 Themes and Metaphors in Pluribus14:36 Speculations and Future Predictions19:36 Character Analysis and Symbolism27:13 Vince Gilligan's Storytelling and Expectations38:32 Character Analysis: Lakshmi and Carol39:11 The Hive Mind Dilemma40:47 Carol's Struggle and Strategy41:56 The Positive Side of the Hive Mind42:26 Speculations and Theories44:59 Symbolism and Hidden Messages55:22 Episode Ratings and Future Predictions56:03 After Pod: Black Rabbit and Other Shows01:00:21 Movie Backlog and James Bond Discussion01:03:28 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

In this episode of Story Archives, Mario introduces a new series called 'Mini Movie Reviews,' starting with a review of the romantic film 'The Map That Leads to You.' Mario gives a summary and his personal thoughts on the movie, discussing its plot, characters, and overall themes. He critiques the rushed romantic development but praises the emotion and chemistry between characters, ultimately giving the film a 7 out of 10. The episode reflects on the balance between structured and spontaneous living, both in travel and in life.00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives00:07 Introducing Mario's Mini Movie Reviews01:04 Setting the Scene: A Messy Saturday Morning01:11 Reviewing 'The Map That Leads to You'01:33 Plot Overview and Characters03:26 Romantic Dynamics and Themes04:46 Comparisons and Personal Reflections07:32 Final Thoughts and Ratings15:49 Travel Preferences and Personal Anecdotes17:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of Story Archives, Host Mario Busto reviews the thrilling third season of Netflix's Alice in Borderland, starring Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, and Kento KakuKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com