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Story Archives, a TV and Film Podcast

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Mar 30, 2025 • 21min

Harry Potter, HBO TV Series Casting

In this surprise episode of Story Archives, the hosts dive deep into the recent casting decisions for the new Harry Potter series on HBO. They share their thoughts on controversial choices like John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. The discussion also explores the importance of staying true to source material, as well as the challenges and expectations for the series.00:00 Introduction and Episode Teaser00:50 Diving into Harry Potter Series Rumors01:10 Casting Controversies and Opinions02:49 Debating Character Authenticity04:58 Speculations on Future Castings10:55 Comparing to Original Movies14:44 Random TV Show Discussions19:34 Podcast Milestones and OutroKeep 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
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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 8min

'Severance' S2E10 Finale 'Cold Harbor' - Deep Dive

Welcome back to the Story Archives' bittersweet coverage of the Severance Season 2 finale. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton discuss Mark and Gemma's emotional and unexpected reunion, and the stunning breakout scene. They analyze the intense interactions between innie and outie Mark and speculate on the implications of Jame Egan's emotional outburst and the sacrifices made with the goats. The episode also touches on potential plot developments for Season 3, character arcs, and answers listeners' comments and theories. Don't miss this in-depth breakdown of one of Severance's most action-packed episodes yet.00:00 Introduction and Emotional Reactions01:28 Hilarious Moments and Dark Humor02:39 Apple TV's Investment in Original Programming05:50 Severance's Unique Marketing and World-Building07:56 Ted Lasso and Other Shows08:26 Severance Season 2 Finale Analysis12:09 Theories and Speculations for Season 318:35 Character Dynamics and Key Scenes25:49 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations35:48 Bobblehead Mark and Lorne's Strength36:15 Mark's Decision and Lumen's Operations37:37 Audi and Innie Dynamics44:27 The Goat Sacrifice Room48:02 The Escape and Code Red52:57 Season 3 Predictions and Final ThoughtsDive into the enigmatic world of "Severance" with our exclusive podcast, your ultimate companion to the Apple TV+ series. Created by Dan Erickson and brought to life by the vision of executive producer and director Ben Stiller, each episode of our podcast dissects the groundbreaking concepts, intricate plot twists, and mind-bending character developments that have fans buzzing. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, our podcast offers:In-Depth Analysis: Explore the philosophy behind the severance procedure, the ethical dilemmas it poses, and the societal implications in our detailed breakdowns of each episode. Follow the journey of Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Dylan George (Zach Cherry), and Irving B. (John Turturro) as they navigate their fractured realities.Fan Theories: Engage with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to share and debate your own theories about Lumon Industries' secrets.Latest Updates: Stay updated with the freshest news on "Severance", including potential season releases, casting news, and much more.Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, dystopian narratives, and anyone who loves to peel back the layers of complex storytelling. Subscribe to Story Archives and join the conversation as we unravel the mystery of "Severance" together!Keep 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
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Mar 19, 2025 • 2h 59min

Story Archives Convos #001 - Isaac Rossi - Actor featured in Dexter Original Sin, Westworld Season 3, That's Amor

Tune in to Story Archives for the first ever interview episode hosted by Mario Busto and Zachary Newton, featuring the talented up-and-coming actor and coincidentally, High School classmate of Mario's, Isaac Rossi! Isaac is known for his captivating role as Gio Martini in Dexter: Original Sin and his charming performance as Matías in Netflix’s hit rom-com That’s Amor, Isaac shares his inspiring journey into the acting world. With notable appearances in acclaimed series like Westworld and NCIS, he opens up about the challenges of breaking into Hollywood, his experiences on set, the passion fueling his rising career, and every rabbit hole you can imagine in between. Isaac also hosts his own show called Cafe Con Pod where he interviews guests with his co-host George Michael. Follow Isaac on Instagram and keep up with all his content. Isaac's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iceman1221/Keep 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
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 2min

'Severance' S2E9 'The After Hours' - Deep Dive

In this episode of Severance by Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Dane discuss season two, episode nine, titled 'The After Hours.' They analyze the episode's title, explore character developments, and speculate on possible outcomes for the season finale. Key points include Milchick's potentially pivotal role, Helly's unexpected motivation, Dylan's resignation, and Irv's mysterious departure. Other highlights include thoughts on various scenes, Milchick's emotional response, and upcoming plot twists. Discussions also cover the best character and scene of the episode, and favorite lines. Upcoming show coverage and side discussions include potential new shows to review.00:00 Introduction and Episode Title Confusion00:47 Character Dynamics and Predictions02:32 Helly's Motivation and Episode Weirdness06:31 Theories and Speculations27:14 Dylan's Resignation and Relationship Drama34:49 Reflecting on Past Movies35:54 Memory and Names38:02 Speculations on Severance46:24 Predictions for the Finale59:09 Upcoming Shows and Final ThoughtsDive into the enigmatic world of "Severance" with our exclusive podcast, your ultimate companion to the Apple TV+ series. Created by Dan Erickson and brought to life by the vision of executive producer and director Ben Stiller, each episode of our podcast dissects the groundbreaking concepts, intricate plot twists, and mind-bending character developments that have fans buzzing. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, our podcast offers:In-Depth Analysis: Explore the philosophy behind the severance procedure, the ethical dilemmas it poses, and the societal implications in our detailed breakdowns of each episode. Follow the journey of Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Dylan George (Zach Cherry), and Irving B. (John Turturro) as they navigate their fractured realities.Fan Theories: Engage with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to share and debate your own theories about Lumon Industries' secrets.Latest Updates: Stay updated with the freshest news on "Severance", including potential season releases, casting news, and much more.Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, dystopian narratives, and anyone who loves to peel back the layers of complex storytelling. Subscribe to Story Archives and join the conversation as we unravel the mystery of "Severance" together!Keep 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
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Mar 7, 2025 • 45min

'Severance' S2E8 'Sweet Vitriol' - Deep Dive

Welcome back to another deep dive episode of Severance by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton delve into season 2, episode 8 titled ‘Sweet Vitriol’. The episode is heavily focused on Cobell, revealing significant details about her background, family, and role in creating the severance protocol. The hosts discuss the implications of these revelations, Cobell's transformation and potential alliances, as well as broader themes about Lumen's control and future plot directions.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:17 Deep Dive into Cobell's Character01:02 Cobell's Background and Revelations01:44 Humanizing Cobell02:07 Cobell's Role in the Severance Protocol03:18 Cobell's Potential Redemption04:10 Lumen's Control and Influence11:43 Ether Addiction and Its Impact17:20 Speculations and Theories30:21 Oscars and Movie Discussions43:34 Final Thoughts and Upcoming ContentDive into the enigmatic world of "Severance" with our exclusive podcast, your ultimate companion to the Apple TV+ series. Created by Dan Erickson and brought to life by the vision of executive producer and director Ben Stiller, each episode of our podcast dissects the groundbreaking concepts, intricate plot twists, and mind-bending character developments that have fans buzzing. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, our podcast offers:In-Depth Analysis: Explore the philosophy behind the severance procedure, the ethical dilemmas it poses, and the societal implications in our detailed breakdowns of each episode. Follow the journey of Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Dylan George (Zach Cherry), and Irving B. (John Turturro) as they navigate their fractured realities.Fan Theories: Engage with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to share and debate your own theories about Lumon Industries' secrets.Latest Updates: Stay updated with the freshest news on "Severance", including potential season releases, casting news, and much more.Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, dystopian narratives, and anyone who loves to peel back the layers of complex storytelling. Subscribe to Story Archives and join the conversation as we unravel the mystery of "Severance" together!Keep 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
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Feb 28, 2025 • 51min

'Severance' S2E7 'Chikhai Bardo' - Deep Dive

Dive into the mind-bending world of 'Severance' as the hosts unravel the mysteries behind 'Chikhai Bardo.' They explore the significance of Buddhist concepts and how they affect key characters. Emotional depths are analyzed through Mark's evolving psyche and his relationship with Gemma. The discussion also highlights thematic elements like identity and memory, and the cost of pain in appreciating happiness. Listeners can expect insightful theories and speculations about future twists in the story.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 46min

Court of Gold (Netflix) Episodes 1-3: Podcast Crossover with All Things Basketball

Victor Lopez, host of the All Things Basketball podcast, joins Mario Busto for a thrilling discussion on Netflix's 'Court of Gold.' They dive into Kevin Durant's Olympic legacy, the rise of international basketball talent, and the essential skills needed for future players. The duo reflect on Team USA's challenges and speculate on roster decisions, while also analyzing the Dream Team’s impact on the sport. Expect spirited debates, insider insights, and a look at the future of Olympic basketball—especially as new stars emerge!
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Feb 22, 2025 • 57min

'Severance' S2E6 'Attila' - Deep Dive

Welcome back to another deep dive episode of Severance. In this episode, the hosts break down episode six of Severance titled 'Attila'. The discussion covers significant character interactions, Mark's peculiar behavior, intriguing developments in the Lumon dynamics, and various theories about the characters' possible hidden motives. The hosts also delve into themes of the show's narrative, behind-the-scenes aspects, and predictions for upcoming episodes. Additionally, they touch on recent changes in the channel and upcoming content.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:39 Chinese Food and Episode Insights01:09 Character Relationships and Dynamics02:57 Technical Aspects and Filming Techniques04:34 New Series and Channel Updates06:24 Episode Analysis and Key Moments10:25 Speculations and Theories13:57 Character Motivations and Future Predictions21:13 Innie and Outie Dynamics30:28 Analyzing the Kitchen Decor31:02 The Mysterious Painting33:52 Christopher Walken's Roles36:06 Character Conflicts and Theories44:25 Favorite Scenes and Characters51:14 Viewer Comments and Wrap-UpDive into the enigmatic world of "Severance" with our exclusive podcast, your ultimate companion to the Apple TV+ series. Created by Dan Erickson and brought to life by the vision of executive producer and director Ben Stiller, each episode of our podcast dissects the groundbreaking concepts, intricate plot twists, and mind-bending character developments that have fans buzzing. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, our podcast offers:In-Depth Analysis: Explore the philosophy behind the severance procedure, the ethical dilemmas it poses, and the societal implications in our detailed breakdowns of each episode. Follow the journey of Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Dylan George (Zach Cherry), and Irving B. (John Turturro) as they navigate their fractured realities.Fan Theories: Engage with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to share and debate your own theories about Lumon Industries' secrets.Latest Updates: Stay updated with the freshest news on "Severance", including potential season releases, casting news, and much more.Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, dystopian narratives, and anyone who loves to peel back the layers of complex storytelling. Subscribe to Story Archives and join the conversation as we unravel the mystery of "Severance" together!Keep 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
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Feb 16, 2025 • 54min

'Severance' S2E5 'Trojan's Horse' - Deep Dive

The discussion dives into Ricken's complex motivations and Mark's perplexing behavior. The hosts analyze Milchik's existential crisis and the absurdities of corporate performance reviews. They speculate on the implications of severance technology, touching on themes of identity and consciousness. Dark humor weaves through the narrative, alongside favorite scenes and character dynamics. The conversation culminates with thought-provoking theories about AI and emotional detachment, all enhanced by captivating storytelling.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 53min

'Severance' S2E4 'Woe's Hollow' - Deep Dive

The discussion dives into the unexpected twists following Mark's reintegration, revealing dark themes reminiscent of a horror film. Character dynamics take center stage, especially the complexities between Mark and Helly. Insights on the Glasgow block and Irving's deductions about Helly spark intrigue. Humorous moments balance the eerie atmosphere, as the hosts reflect on corporate culture's effects on emotions. The podcast also considers audience theories and interpretations, engaging listeners while exploring identity and morality.

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