Plenty to discuss in this Movie Vs. Ready Player One episode. As I mention in the show, not much survives from the book to the movie. So, first, I give a synopsis of the movie. I started simply by listing things I noticed from the movie. Then, I mostly noticed how different it was and that a new synopsis might be necessary.
I then talk about those differences and what they mean for the movie. After that, I discuss the themes from the book that made it into the movie. Obviously, the anti-capitalism gets toned down majorly. However, if you read the book many of the other themes show up in some form or another.
Speaking of the book, if you never read the book, read the book! Then, come back to listen to the rest of Noob’s Book Club: Ready Player One. After that, come back so that we can have a discussion about it. And, with Movie Vs. Ready Player One, the series comes to a conclusion.
Next up, I promised Dragons of Fate. Because we are big time here at 2 Generations Gaming, I received the book a day early. Actually, I just think someone messed up a shipping date. But, I’ll take it. So, I read the first three chapters and the first installment arrives on August 15th. Talk to you then!
I finally return with the long promised Ready Player One finale episode. However, as I discuss in the episode, I can call this the penultimate episode once again to use one of my favorite words. In the episode, I talk a little bit about my experiences with Ready Player One and Sandman and how they parallel one another.
I then move on to the topic of artificial intelligence. This, of course, touches on some of my pet peeves of billionaires killing the planet, the need for collective action, and the general ill effects of capitalism on our lives and planet. Even though this is the Ready Player One finale for the book, stay tuned for the Movie Vs. episode. I thought I would release it this weekend, but we are taking our annual trip to Cape Cod. So, I will try to record it over the next couple of days and release it on the weekend when we come back to pick up Quinn from camp.
If you want to watch the movie along with me in anticipation of the episode, you can find it on MAX. I will talk to you again at the end of the week hopefully.
I lied during the last episode. No, this time it isn’t about being on time. I actually got pretty efficient towards the end to get these all done before we left for Germany. All I need to do now is the finale and the movie vs. episodes. In truth, Ready Player One Episode 14 is the penultimate episode. You might argue that I’m lying again, but I considere the movie vs. episodes to be a different series, so the finale will be actually that for this one.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 14. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
In Ready Player One Episode 13, the penultimate episode, I cover chapter 34, 35, and 36. The four left have to work together to bring down the shield, defeat Sorrento and the Sixers, and enter the final gate. In that spirit, my big topic of the episode is “cooperation”. That naturally leads to more discussion of our capitalist society and the toxic individualism that it breeds.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 13. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
I meant to release this yesterday. However, I missed my chance to record yesterday and took it today. I also learned that I can write these in a day when I have the time, so I definitely have just enough time to finish the series with the last two episodes before we leave for Germany. For now, here’s Ready Player One Episode 12. I tackle prejudice in this one.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 12. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
Late again on this one. I swear I don’t just copy and paste that part. The last two paragraphs? Yes, but not the introduction. I just bite off more than I can chew and pay for it by promising more than I can deliver. At least I got this one out earlier than a week later. That gives me room to still finish the series (minus possibly the finale and movie versus episode) before leaving for Germany. Ready Player One Episode 11 goes in hard against our favorite economic system to love to hate. If that’s not your bag, maybe skip this one.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 11. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
I return only two days later with Ready Player One Episode 10. As I mention in the podcast, this is newsworthy because the last two weeks went on with only one episode each week. But, I put together the schedule and intend to see it through to the end. I need to get this book done before we travel to Germany at the end of the month.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 10. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
I took another unplanned week off. As I explained in the episode, graduation and my mother visiting took up most of my time during the week. Also, something I didn’t mention is that my wife stayed home sick the entire last half of last week. Oh well, Ready Player One Episode 9 is done finally and I put together a schedule to still finish in time for Germany.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 9. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
Another week, another episode of Noob’s Book Club. I hope that the time between Ready Player One Episode 8 and 9 will not be as long. Right now, I have a plan to release another one on Thursday and then again on Saturday or Sunday. Actual graduation happens this week and mom is coming to visit, so who knows? But, I will try my hardest to get this done in spite of all that.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 8. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
After a week of soccer, little league, prom, and more soccer, I’m back with Ready Player One Episode 7. I need to rework the schedule to see if I can still fit everything in before we leave for Germany. But I think it all will work out. I say it a couple of times in the episode, but I think a nap and being out of it for a week made me rusty. I’ll be back in full force on Thursday.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Ready Player One Episode 7. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. When I finish Ready Player One, I’m taking a break to visit Germany for my oldest son’s graduation gift. Then, I plan to read the next book in the new Dragonlance series.
