On Top of The World

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A podcast dedicated to talking about characters and what makes them function and tick in their stories.

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Episodes

Alonzo Harris | On Top of The World #9

The OTOTW team return for Season 3, and discuss the villainous Alonzo Harris, played by Denzel Washington, from the move "Training Day"

Nov 25, 2024•33 min

Anton Chigurh | On Top of The World #8

The OTOTW team discusses the villainous and terrifying Anton Chigurh from "No Country For Old Men" and how to make a character...without actually really making a character at all.

Apr 29, 2024•31 min

Megamind | On Top of The World #7

In light of the horrid releases that were Megamind 2 and the show Megamind Rules, the team takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the first Megamind film and goes over what makes Megamind such an interesting character!

Apr 15, 2024•31 min

Miguel O'Hara Aka Spiderman 2099 | On Top of The World #6

In this episode of On Top of the World, your hosts tackle the amazing film "Across The Spiderverse) (fashionably late of course) and discuss what makes him such an intriguing villain, besides those back muscles!

Apr 07, 2024•28 min

Donnie & Frank | On Top of The World #5

In this episode of On Top of the World, your hosts tackle the film Donnie Darko and what it has to say about determinism and how we as writers can better incorporate mental illness into our writing.

Mar 25, 2024•44 min

Robert Mcall | On Top of The World #4

Join your hosts, Sam, Sekai, Robby, and our new addition Marcus as we discuss the main character of Denzel Washington's "The Equalizer" trilogy, Robert Mcall, and what it is he stands for!

Mar 18, 2024•35 min

Tyler Durden | On Top of The World #3

Your hosts Sam, Sekai, and Robby joined by guest host Cendy discuss the titular hero/villain of the movie "Fight Club", Tyler Durden and what makes him On Top of His World.

Jan 22, 2024•38 min

Louis "Lou" Bloom | On Top of The World #2

Your hosts, Sam, Sekai, and Robby joined by guest hosts Marcus and Logan discuss Lou Bloom, the terrifying main character of the movie Nightcrawler and what makes him work so well!

Jan 15, 2024•27 min

Simon & Kamina | On Top of The World #1

The very first episode of On Top of The World! Your hosts, Sam, Sekai, and Robby discuss the two titular characters of the anime Gurren Lagann and what makes them tick!

Jan 09, 2024•25 min

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