TT Mini 5: Umbrella Academy Season 2
A little bit late, but we wanted to tell you all to watch Umbrella Academy on Netflix. Season 2 is just as good as Season 1 but with more daddy issues! Follow us on twitter @talkingTropes!
Sep 09, 2020•42 min
Talking Tropes Podcast
A Podcast about writing cliches, their origins, and their impacts on the stories we tell. Just two cousins with enough trope to hang themselves.
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Talking Tropes 51: The 6th Ranger
Hannah, David, and Chris @Compenderizer talk about the 6th Ranger trope throughout the Power Rangers franchise and beyond! Tweet @TalkingTropes to suggest a future trope topic!
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min
TT Mini 4: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
We're taking a little hiatus, but before we go, we wanted to tell you about a wonderful little Netflix animated show about a post-apocalyptic world with talking animals and great characters! It's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts! Tweet at us what you want us to recap next @talkingTropes
Jul 06, 2020•47 min
Avatar the Last Korra BONUS: The Shyamalan Adaptation
Wait, how can it be whitewashing if they're animes? And look! Shyamalan has more POCs than James Cameron in his big budget 3D Avatar movie, so I guess we're all good. Hannah and I do a little bonus recap as part of our "Avatar the Last Korra" recap series where we compare and contrast Avatar the Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra episode by episode. Check out the recaps from the beginning here: https://soundcloud.com/talkingtropes/sets/avatar-the-last-korra Tweet at us @TalkingTropes to let ...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Talking Tropes 50: 100th Upload Special!
Hannah and David watch 100 100th episodes of America's most popular TV shows. I guess some people think it's easy to make a hundred. We know better. Tweet your favorite 100th episodes @TalkingTropes
Jun 22, 2020•2 hr 25 min
Talking Tropes 49: Trapped in TV Land
This week we dive inside your TV, and so do your favorite TV characters! From the Teen Titans to Community, Fairly Odd Parents to My Name is Earl, we investigate what it is about seeing TV characters get transported into their own medium that writers and audiences love so much. We were even lucky enough to have the most recent example of the trope airing on TV! Listen now to find out which shows are prime time, and which we're cancelling. We are introducing Video Podcasts on my YouTube channel. ...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Avatar the Last Korra 26: The Last One
It's time to say goodbye to the Gaang and Team Avatar as they each confront their final foes. Let's see how these two shows measure up to each other and reflect back on 113 episodes of elemental action. Let us know what recap series you'd like to hear next on twitter @talkingtropes
Jun 08, 2020•2 hr 23 min
Talking Tropes 48: She-Ra Deep Dive
Now that it's over, let's discuss the queen of queer redemption arcs, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power! Spoilers abound.
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Avatar the Last Korra 25: Tenzin Topha Gurren LagAang
Row row, fight the power of a giant Mecha Suit made out of platinum. Meanwhile Katara and Zuko seek sweet vengeance and the Gaang goes to the theater. WE'RE ALMOST DONE WITH THIS RECAP!!! ATLA B3E16 The Southern Raiders ATLA B3E17 The Ember Island Players Korra B4E11 Kuvira's Gambit Korra B4E12 Day of the Colossus
May 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Talking Tropes 47: World on Wheels
Snowpiercer, Mortal Engines, and Battlestar Galactica represent three approaches to the same story: urban spaces need to be packed up and transformed into vehicles in order for humanity to survive. What do these stories represent within capitalism and what does society look like when it is put on wheels and must constantly move forward?
May 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Avatar the Last Korra 24: Jailbreakers
Two prison breaks in the same podcast? It must be Christmas. Sokka and Zuko go on a secret mission to the Boiling Rock, while Bolin annoys the Beifongs (and us) going to save Opal's parents and siblings. Also Aang learns firebending and Korra fights vines? ATLA B3E13: The Firebending Masters ATLA B3E14: The Boiling Rock Part 1 ATLA B3E15: The Boiling Rock Part 2 LoK B4E9: Beyond the Wilds LoK B4E10: Operation Beifong
May 11, 2020•59 min
Avatar the Last Korra 23: Eclipse Show
Aang invades the Fire Nation capital in the most action packed high stakes episode yet! Meanwhile Korra has two recap episodes in a row, one of which is a clip show. Why? Budgets. ATLA B3E10 The Day of Black Sun Part 1: The Invasion ATLA B3E11 The Day of Black Sun Part 2: The Eclipse ATLA B3E12 The Western Air Temple Lok B4E7 Reunion LoK B4E8 Remembrances
May 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Talking Tropes 46: Blazing Through Stoner Flicks
It's 4/20 BABY!!!!!!! What is the stoner flick, and why does it persist? We explored the depths of bro humor to discover the origins of the genre and to find out what keeps it churning... turns out the answer is just weed.
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Talking Tropes 45: Jesus Christ Movie Star
Happy Easter everyone! Today we're exploring the film adaptations of the life and deeds of Jesus Christ. Hard to believe that Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar were both released the same year, right? And then adapted to films the same year! The 70s were weird, man.
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Talking Tropes 44: I Am The Last Omega Man Legend On Earth
We run through all three film adaptations of Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend" to discuss pandemics, isolation, and dehumanization. Themes which obviously have no relevance to what we're going through now. Spoilers for The Last Man on Earth (1964), The Omega Man (1971), and I am Legend (2007).
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 29 min
TT Mini 3: Steven Universe Future
We take a quick look at the epilogue to Steven Universe: The Movie, which is the epilogue to Steven Universe: The Show. Is this the end? And is it the ending we wanted, or the ending we deserved?
Apr 01, 2020•40 min
Avatar the Last Korra 22 : The Ballad of Hawky the Hawk (RIP)
Sokka gets a hawk. Katara gets a shock. Korra tries to talk. Bolin takes a walk. ATLA B3E7 The Runaway ATLA B3E8 The Puppetmaster ATLA B3E9 Nightmares and Daydreams Lok B4E5 Enemy at the Gates LoK B4E6 Battle of Zaofu
Mar 30, 2020•58 min
Avatar the Last Korra 21: Korra-Nation
Just what kind of fascist is Kuvira supposed to be? Korra trains with Toph in a swamp while Zuko and friends chillax at the beach. Aang gets attacked by Sparky Sparky Boom Man and learns about Roku's fanficky past. Spoilers for: ATLA B3E5: The Beach ATLA B3E6: The Avatar and the Fire Lord LoK B4E3: The Coronation LoK B4E4: The Calling
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Tardis Tropes: S12 Finale
Brendan is best Doctor. End of story.
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Talking Tropes 43: Beyond the Uncanny Valley
Introducing special guest Charlie, our friend and VFX coordinator on films like Bumblebee. We talk about how films can create a feeling of unease in the viewer, drawing heavily on Freud. We also discuss the insane Sonic movie and why he still looks weird. Green Hill Zone? More like Uncanny Valley Zone!
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Tardis Tropes: S12 Episodes 5 through 8
It's the back half of Doctor Who season 12. We're blazin through these because there's simultaneously a lot to talk about, and nothing worth noting. Get prepared for the season finale this Sunday by listening to this recap.
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Avatar the Last Korra 20: The Nickelodeon Splat Controversy
It's a classic time skip and now Korra has a new haircut and a new attitude. How does the last season of Korra handle the idea of disability and injury? About as well as can be expected. Meanwhile, Katara and Sokka have their own little filler episodes. It's about time they had some episodes all to themselves. ATLA B3E3 The Painted Lady ATLA B3E4 Sokka’s Master Korra B4E1 After All These Years Korra B4E2 Korra Alone
Feb 17, 2020•45 min
Avatar the Last Korra 19: Everybody Cut Footloose!
Thank god ATLA is still fun in Book 3, because Korra's book 3 finale might be the most infuriating yet. Katara's got new daddy issues. Aang has new hair. Korra has....new trauma. It's a lot of new. Spoilers for ATLA B3E1 The Awakening ATLA B3E2 The Headband Korra B3E11 The Ultimatum Korra B3E12 Enter the Void Korra B3E13 The Venom of the Red Lotus
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Tardis Tropes: Spa Day and Tesla Ray
Relaxing spa day, or attack of the angry trees? A fun day with NiKola Tesla, or a Night of Terror?!?! Are we still in the pits this season or are we slowly climbing out? Victor is a guest of honor on this latest Tardis Tropes
Jan 27, 2020•47 min
Avatar the Last Korra 18: The Pai Sho-Down
It's maybe the four best episodes of all of Avatar and Korra ALL AT ONCE!!!! We wrap up Book 2 of Avatar as the gaang hits their lowest point so far, and get a ton of great world building along the way. Meanwhile, Korra solves some mysteries, is introuced to the philosophy of anarchy, and has some light sexual tension with a team member. In fact, there's a LOT of shipping in these episodes that we dive right in to. Who do we ship with who? Listen to find out!! Comments? Shoot us a tweet @Talking...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Tardis Tropes: Spyfall Parts 1 and 2
I spy with my little eye, something truly terrible. Chibnall is trying out some new tricks by bringing back old baddies and writing Jodie Whitaker's first two-parter. Does it pay off? Of course not.
Jan 06, 2020•53 min
Talking Tropes 42: Star Wars Christmas-Palooza (Episode IX Spoilers)
Star Wars is a toy-based franchise. Let's talk about Rise of Skywalker, Madalorian, and the whole hullabaloo in this festive Christmas Special. Don't be a confused ghost, join us! To avoid episode IX spoilers, jump to 45:40
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Does anyone remember Avatar? No, BLUE Avatar.
Hannah and David are going insane trying to remember what happened in the highest grossing movie of all time...in 2009. What was that guy's name? What happened with the robots? Is Avatar the least memorable blockbuster of all time?
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Avatar the Last Korra 17: The Manchurian Ex-Boyfriend
Zuko is metamorphosing into a beautiful butterfly while Jet gets his brain washed. We check in on the new generation of airbenders as they go through Full Metal Jacket style boot camp, and then Zaofu gets breached. We're almost to the end of both seasons! Spoilers for: B2 E17 Lake Laogai B2 E18 The Earth King B3 E7 The Original Airbenders B3 E8 The Terror Within
Dec 02, 2019•57 min
Talking Tropes #40: Noble Savage
Happy Thanksgiving! It's time to sit around the table, eat turkey, and discuss the history of imperialism, racism, and genocide that is the foundation of our terrible society. However, let's not make the mistake of characterizing colonized peoples as uncivilized or "pure." You might be falling into the trope of the Noble Savage. Come along with us! Spoilers for: Dances with Wolves Lone Ranger Pocahontas Little Big Man
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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