Tronologically Speaking
By Duncan Shields
Duncan Shields is joined by a variety of guests to explore TRON (1982), then Duncan and co-host Courtney Coulson review Tron Uprising (2012), and finally Courtney concludes the series with Tron Legacy.
Tronologically SpeakingJun 16, 2022
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Welcome back, programs, we've reviewed Tron, we've reviewed Tron Uprising, now are you ready for Tron Legacy?
Hosted by Courtney Coulson.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 19 - Terminal
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 19 of Tron Uprising, Terminal. Tron reveals that he's legit dying and needs to use the facilities on the Super Recognizer to heal.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 18 - No Bounds
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 18 of Tron Uprising, No Bounds. Cyrus the Stranger comes back in fine form and causes havoc and mayhem amongst our heroes.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 17 - Rendezvous
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 17 of Tron Uprising, Rendezvous. Beck and Paige, or 'Baige,' go out a little date leading to a lot of good conversations and plot wrinkles.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 16 - Welcome Home
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 16 of Tron Uprising, Welcome Home. Train episode! Beck and Paige are both on the hunt for the same renegade scientist on a runaway train.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 15 - State of Mind
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 15 of Tron Uprising, State of Mind. There's a mind-control device at work and Mara falls victim to it. Turns out Tesler is trying to build a mindless slave army. Zed and The Renegade have to free her and the other victims.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 14 - Tagged
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 14 of Tron Uprising, Tagged. We meet Moog and Rasket, part of the trio of graffiti artists along with Mara who are painting Tron Lives all around the town, leading them to a confrontation with The Renegade as well as Team Clu. Lovely episode.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 13 - The Stranger
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 13 of Tron Uprising, The Stranger. In this high-watermark episode, we meet the fascinating and terrifying Stranger who claims that Beck isn't the first 'Renegade' that Tron has trained.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 12 - We Both Know How This Ends
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 12 of Tron Uprising, We Both Know How This Ends. Able heads out to the snowy wastes to have an argument with Tron about his methods concerning Beck, leaving Mara in charge of the garage. Hijinks ensue.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 11 - Grounded
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 11 of Tron Uprising, Grounded. Tesler calls for a high-noon style showdown in the main square with the Renegade, pledging to free prisoners and end the curfew if he accepts the challenge. Beck goes for it and only narrowly escapes before Able reveals that he knows that Beck is The Renegade.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 10 - Scars, Part 2
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 10 of Tron Uprising, Scars, Part 2. Tron goes a bit bloody-minded, wanting to kill Dyson outright. Beck seeks to stop Tron from taking that step and we learn a lot about Tron's scars.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 9 - Scars, Part 1
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 9 of Tron Uprising, Scars, Part 1. We get introduced the amazing character Dyson who has come on behalf of Clu to oversee Tesler's efforts.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 8 - The Reward
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 8 of Tron Uprising, The Reward. Tesler hilariously offers a brand new car to any program in the city that can bring in the Renegade, causing chaos and false accusations all over Argon City.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 7 - Price of Power
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 7 of Tron Uprising, Price of Power. Beck manages to get his hands on a disc that boosts his power considerably but it also warps his mind.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 6 - Isolated
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 6 of Tron Uprising, Isolated. Beck and Paige get stranded on de-rezzing island on the Sea of Simulation, tentatively start to bond with each other as time runs out, and we learn a lot about Paige through flashbacks.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 5 - Identity
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 5 of Tron Uprising, Identity. In this fascinating episode, Beck gets his identity disc stolen and his mind starts to completely erode, starting with his memories. If he doesn't get it back in time, he'll permanently become a mindless stray. Tron and Beck visit the much shadier town of Purgos to recover the disc.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 4 - Blackout
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 4 of Tron Uprising, Blackout. Tron sends Beck to sabotage an energy drill of Tesler's that has been causing blackouts in Argon City. Meanwhile, there is a sweet light cycle race happening through the tunnels on the outskirts.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 3 - The Renegade Pt 2
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 3 of Tron Uprising, The Renegade Part 2. Beck and Cutler are forced into a deathmatch where Cutler forfeits the match, forcing Beck to come back as rescue him under the guise of The Renegade.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 2 - The Renegade Pt 1
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 2 of Tron Uprising, The Renegade Part 1. Beck has a few doubts about his ability to meet the challenges in front of him and manages to get himself drafted into the games. While that's happening, the not-too-bright Zed brings the woman Perl to the garage where she promptly steals Able's classic Encom 786 light bike.
AnimaTRONic - Episode 1 - Beck's Beginning
In this episode, Courtney and Duncan talk about episode 1 of Tron Uprising, Beck's Beginning. We meet Beck and see his path to joining Tron in his fight against Tesler and Clu.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 96
In this minute, we see the end of the credits and think about the big picture and conclusions. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Tyler Nicol.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 95
In this minute, MOAR CREDITS and lots of lively discussion of Tron. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Tyler Nicol.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 94
In this minute, even more credits and some musings on the film as a whole. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Tyler Nicol.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 93
In this minute, we watch more credits. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing John Burton.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 92
In this minute, we get the final timelapse fadeout of the city and a beautifully plaintive version of the Wendy Carlos as the credits start. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing John Burton.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 91
In this minute, Dillinger gets the news that life as he knows it is over and we see the final scene of Dr Lora Baines and Alan Bradley on the roof of Encom as Flynn lands in the Encom chopper. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing John Burton.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 90
In this minute, Flynn is reassembled and gets the proof that he was looking for as Dillinger comes in to work. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sean German.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 89
In this minute, Tron and Yori are reunited with a kiss and Dumont joins them to watch the I/O towers of the grid turn blue. We get the beginnings of the transition back to the real world and I apologize to Cindy Morgan. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sean German.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 88
In this minute, Sark dies, the freed gatekeepers flee, the MCP blows up real good, and the beautiful Tron theme kicks in as the world lights up with renewed power. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sean German.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 87
In this minute, Flynn leaps into the MCP, turning it blue and stalling it, giving Tron the window he needs to strike at the heart of it and shut it down. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Curtis Bloes.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 86
In this minute, Sark is re-animated as a huge zombie to destroy Tron and up in the carrier, Yori and Flynn share a kiss. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Curtis Bloes.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 85
In this minute, Sark takes a very surprising fatal disc to the face and Tron heads in to attack the MCP core while Flynn and Yori get closer on what’s left of Sark’s cruiser. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Curtis Bloes.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 84
In this minute, the gatekeepers keep getting drained by a monologuing MCP, the carrier with Yori and Flynn get closer, and Tron calls out Sark in a high noon showdown. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Angus Syme.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 83
In this minute, Flynn finishes bringing Yori back to life, Tron murders Sark’s lieutenant, Flynn and Yori pilot the de-rezzed carrier, and the gatekeeper programs are fed single-file into the MCP. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Angus Syme.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 82
In this minute, Sark shuttles the older gatekeeper priest programs to the plateau and we get our first glimpse of the MCP’s giant red face. Meanwhile, Flynn saves Yori from being de-rezzed back in the ship. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Angus Syme.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 81
In this minute, Tron continues to perilously climb the exterior of the ship, Flynn is thinking of escape, and Sark leaves on a shuttle with the other gatekeeper programs and some guards. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Dave Brown.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 80
In this minute, Sark orders Dumont to the holding pit and tells Tron and Yori that they’ll shortly be de-rezzed along with the ship. But wait! What’s this? Tron is alive! Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Dave Brown.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 79
In this minute, the solar sailer gets ambushed by Sark’s cruiser. Flynn and Yori get thrown in prison with Dumont and Sark gloats. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Dave Brown.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 78
In this minute, Flynn makes groggy jokes and the solar sailer continues its journey past skyscrapers and through a valley where we see that Sark lies in wait. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Kial Natale.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 77
In this minute, Flynn comically survives his daring user stunt and passes out, the solar sailer goes through a trippy tunnel, and Flynn wakes up. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Kial Natale.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 76
In this minute, Sark continues to berate Dumont on the torture triangle and the solar sailer runs into a power surge, causing Flynn to exercise his user powers. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Kial Natale.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 75
In this minute, Sark berates his lieutenant, we see some sweet grid bugs, the recognizers are getting closer to the solar sailer, and we get part one of the Sark and Dumont show. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sam Dulmage. Stick around for outtakes at the end.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 74
In this minute, Flynn confesses that he’s a user, confuses Tron, and flirts with Yori, and we see that Sark is in hot pursuit. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sam Dulmage.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 73
In this minute, Flynn gets his blue colour back after being rescued by Tron, we see a Mickey Mouse Easter egg, and Flynn meets Yori before admitting that he’s a user. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Sam Dulmage.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 72
In this minute, Sark gets a beating from the MCP and Tron rescues Flynn. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Adam Liebreich-Johnsen.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 71
In this minute, Tron fights off the last of the guards, we see that one of them is Flynn is disguise, and Yori fires up the sailer, outrunning Sark’s cruiser easily. Returning to the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Adam Liebreich-Johnsen.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 70
In this minute, Dumont and Sark face off while Tron and Yori fire up the Solar Sailer only to be ambushed by red guards. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Adam Liebreich-Johnsen.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 69
In this minute, Tron gets his orders from Alan-1 encoded on to his disc and escapes with Yori before Sark breaks down the door to Dumont’s cave and a super sneaky Flynn pops his head out. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Paul Francis Sullivan.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 68
In this minute, Tron finally gets to speak to his user Alan-1. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Paul Francis Sullivan.
Tronologically Speaking - Minute 67
In this minute, Tron gets access to Alan-1 and Sark brings in the logic probe. Joining the podcast for this minute as guest co-host is the amazing Paul Francis Sullivan.