Story Archives, a TV and Film Podcast

Hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive deep into season two, episode five of 'The Last of Us' titled 'Feel Her Love'. They discuss key scenes, such as Ellie's brutal confrontation with Nora and the effective portrayal of the stalkers. The episode's pacing, characterization, and emotional beats are examined, alongside a broader conversation about the show's execution compared to the video game. They also touch on viewer reactions, the power of memes, and the overall narrative impact of the season.00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter01:32 Episode Overview and Initial Thoughts02:15 Discussion on Jesse's Arrival and Game Comparisons03:24 Memes and Cultural Impact05:20 Ellie's Character and Behavior Analysis14:30 Peaky Blinders and Other Shows23:24 Nora's Scene and Joel's Actions28:45 Joel's Actions in the Game29:36 Ellie's Path of Revenge32:32 Episode Critique and Analysis35:23 Hollywood's Changing Landscape43:11 Favorite Characters and Scenes47:25 Upcoming Shows and Movies52:45 NBA Playoffs and Draft53:51 Conclusion and Sign-OffKeep 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 ‘Last of Us’ by Story Archives. In this episode, hosts Mario Buso and Zachary Newton dive into season two, episode four, titled 'Day One'. They discuss Josh Peck's cameo, the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, and a notable lack of filler episodes in the season. The conversation touches on the adaptation’s fidelity to the video game, HBO's approach to graphic content, and the intense subway scene. They also delve into character dynamics, particularly between Ellie and Dina, and speculate on future plot directions. Additionally, there are tangents into related entertainment topics including upcoming sports events, video game releases, and other shows. Tune in for an in-depth discussion and tangents aplenty.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:22 Josh Peck's Cameo and Career01:50 Season Two Overview02:47 Ellie's Character Development04:05 HBO's Bold Choices08:39 Jeffrey Wright and Casting Choices10:17 WLF and Faction Dynamics15:26 Horse Racing and Personal Anecdotes18:15 GTA 6 Trailer and Video Game Talk19:19 Ellie and Dina's Music Shop Scene25:36 Intense Subway Scene Breakdown27:39 Ellie's Bite and Dina's Dilemma30:19 Dina's Pregnancy Revelation31:15 Mormon Reality Show Tangent37:48 HBO 4K Quality Discussion40:32 Favorite Scenes and Characters44:18 Upcoming TV Shows 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, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton surprise listeners with a review of The Last of Us Season 2, covering episodes 1 through 3. They share their reactions to the show's start, discuss the impactful death of Joel, and analyze character development, casting choices, and standout scenes. Additionally, they touch on the emotional and thematic depth of the series and debate the future direction of the storyline.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:17 Surprise Coverage Announcement00:58 Initial Reactions to Season Two01:58 Viewer Reactions and Speculations06:17 Casting Choices and Character Analysis10:10 Episode Impressions and Comparisons to the Game12:27 Discussion on Key Plot Points and Themes28:34 Future Expectations and Predictions30:23 Revisiting the Decision to Cover the Show30:56 Ellie's Revenge Arc and Female Action Heroes31:54 Condensing the Game into a TV Show32:37 Speculations on Future Seasons34:18 Live Streaming and Covering the Show35:36 Chernobyl and Other TV Recommendations37:12 Favorite Characters and Scenes48:58 Closing Thoughts and RecommendationsKeep up with all things Story Archives: Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://soapbox.house/)    •    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soapbox.house/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://soapbox.house/) Email us your Silo Theories and anything else you’d like to contribute to the show:     •    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact@Soapbox.House⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (mailto:Contact@Soapbox.House)Story Archives is a TV and Film Commentary Show, hosted by Mario Busto and Zachary Newton, part of the Soapbox Network.Keep up with all things Story ArchivesOfficial 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, hosts Zachary and Mario return from a brief hiatus to kick off the 'TV Catchup Club' series. They discuss several TV shows they've been watching recently including 'White Lotus' Season 3, 'The Last of Us' Season 2, and Apple TV's 'Your Friends and Neighbors'. They share their thoughts on the characters, plot twists, and overall show developments. Zachary and Mario delve into spoilers, especially on 'White Lotus' and express their sentiments about the overall progression and resolutions. They also touch on other series such as '1923' and mention future plans for shows they might discuss based on listener suggestions.00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives00:31 Introducing the TV Catchup Club01:17 Show Discussions: White Lotus Season 301:39 Show Discussions: The Last of Us Season 202:24 Show Discussions: Your Friends and Neighbors05:26 TV Show Naming and Longevity09:07 The Town: A Sleeper Heist Movie16:36 The Last of Us: Game vs. Show25:24 Casting Choices and Expectations26:53 White Lotus Season 3: Major Letdowns27:52 Critique of White Lotus Season 328:19 Disappointing Title Sequence and Predictability29:32 Character Performances and Memorable Moments32:14 Issues with Storyline and Character Development33:29 Unresolved Plot Points and Family Dynamics37:12 Speculations and Future Predictions43:25 Final Thoughts and Season Rankings50:02 Other TV Shows and Movie Discussions52:12 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

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

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

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

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

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

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.