Unscriptify

The idea of European Unity could be traced back to the 17th century, attributed to people like Immanuel Kant and William Penn, and now centuries later there is a possibility of it reaching its final form, the United States of Europe. In this episode, we discussed the pros and cons of further integration, how different it would be to an entity like the US, and whether we could be Europeans first and then Montenegrins, French, Hungarians, etc. Enjoy!

It is one of the biggest events of all time for the UFC as it is their 300th PPV and fittingly, the card is stacked. The main event will see the Light Heavyweight belt on the line between current and former champions Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Strawweight queen Zhang Weili will defend the throne against her compatriot Yan Xiaonan. At the same time, the lightweight category is represented by exciting match-ups like Holloway v Gaethje and Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan. Check out our predictions and enjoy!

Here we are a few days after Wrestlemania XL and there is no better time to talk about the landscape of WWE and professional wrestling as a whole than now. We discussed the rising mainstream appeal of the business, how much WWE has changed since we started following it, will Cody Rhoades deliver as the champion, and much more. Enjoy!

Blade Runner, Judge Dredd, Robocop, Akira, and others offered a view into a seemingly realistic future for humanity- cyberpunk reality. A world where humans and technology are inseparable, where mega-corporations dictate the everyday lives of the citizens, and where the bleakness of life outpowers the shining lights of skyscrapers. In this episode, we discussed how much we are already living by these principles, what corporations could rule the world, and what artificial parts will replace the real ones on our bodies. Enjoy!

Our guest at this time made his name on the set of Godfather, but the life of Gianni Russo is a film of its own. Gianni started our talk with his first kill experience, afterward Gianni told us stories about characters like Frank Costello and what he meant to him and the role Gianni had in his organization, he talked about sharing the bed with Marilyn Monroe and sharing time with Frank Sinatra revealing he was bipolar, he talks about his relationship and first encounter with Marlon Brando and Francis Copolla, he talks about the war between Joe Colombo and Paramount and how Godfather movie got made, he talks about his friendship with Robert De Niro and the joint project they have coming up, and exclusively he reveals his version of the story how Jimmy Hoffa was actually killed, and all of that while uncovering the history of organized crime in the United States and giving us snippets of his upcoming book "Mafia Secrets". Enjoy!

What weights more satisfaction of accomplishment or the amusement of doing it? We go full thoughtful about the importance of every action’s endgame. We talk about three different joys: joy of beggining, joy of doing, and joy of finishing. Is the destination a constant or is it a pursuit for an endpoint? How others perceive your own journeys and can detours lead to totally different outcomes, checkpoints and final destination! It’s a wrap of Season 5, and thank you all!

And... Action! In this episode, we had the privilege of talking to the two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer, famous for his work on Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, The Phantom of Opera, Logan, hundreds of music videos, and many more - John Mathieson. John talked about his start in the film industry and detailed his view on the digital vs film photography debate. John Mathieson calls out Marvel Cinematic Universe fans as we discuss the rise and popularity of the MCU and debate about the noir version of his work on Logan. John explains why he joined the Logan project and his relationship with James Mangold. John talks about a Batgirl movie that never saw the light of day and gives an exclusive sneak peek into her story. We get to hear about what we can expect from the upcoming Gladiator 2. He also talked about famous directors he worked with including Ridley Scott, Joel Schumacher, Matthew Vaughn, Guy Richie, and more.

In this episode, we are talking comics with the prominent comic book author of "Dinosaur Comics", "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl", "Power Pack" and others, Ryan North. We talked about the continuity dilemma in comics, the approach to drama vs. comedy in writing, how the internet changed in the 2000s, his books "How To Take Over The World" and "How To Invent Everything" and more. Enjoy!

"Words are like breath," she said, "you say them and they are gone. But writing traps them." This episode we had acclaimed author of historical novels famous for series of books The Saxon Stories and Sharpe, Bernard Cornwell. We discussed his interesting story of becoming a writer, how he rates The Last Kingdom, Sharpe and The Winter King tv shows, what historical period he wants to write about and more. Enjoy!

We are talking dinosaurs again! In this episode, we are joined by esteemed vertebrate paleontologist Dr. Thomas Carr. We discussed new findings in the world of paleontology, his opinion on mass extinction theory, T-rex and his predatory habits, as well as his opposition to dinosaur fossils being held privately. Enjoy!

Rivalry that defined genre and captivated fans and authors around the world; this episode is about the story of Naruto and Sasuke. We reminisce about the first time we experienced their encounter at the Valley of the End, how characters evolved through the story, our favorite fights in the series, and more. Enjoy!

Dale Carnegie said: "When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion." In this episode, we examined the scale of emotional and rational thinking, what being analytical means, and how ego affects our decision-making. Are rational decisions always right one and is being a pragmatist easy? Find out with us and enjoy!

We are joined by a special guest, former NXT Cruiserweight, Impact X Division, and CZW World champion, always exciting "Man of the Hour" Lio Rush. We talked about his run in WWE and his relationship with Vince McMahon whom he described as his "best friend", he explained what really happened during his time in AEW. Lio ranks his arena experiences for indies and different promotions, moves he had to sell, and storylines he would love to revisit, Rush compares his Frog Splash to RVD's and gives us his Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling. As he promises a spectacular return to action he dubs himself "The Best in the World.

It is the last PPV of the year for UFC and it seems we are closing out 2023 with the banger. Main and co-main event will see reigning kings at welterweight, Leon Edwards, and flyweight, Alexandre Pantoja, defend their titles against tough challangers in Colby Covington and Brandon Royval. Also top ranking welterweights, Rakhmonov and Thompson , will meet in a bout for potential next title challanger. Check out our predictions and enjoy!

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat". In this episode we are joined by a former British intelligence officer and now prominent military historian and writer, Mr. Anthony Tucker-Jones. During our interesting talk, we discussed the legacy and perspective of Winston Churchill, analyzing him as a wartime leader and post-World War 2 leader, today's controversies regarding his relationship with India, and his friendship with Joseph Stalin. We debunked some controversies and misconceptions about the Allies and their operations during WW2, how World War 2 and the Cold War still shape the present, the role of Yugoslavian resistance and Josip Broz Tito in the war, common people and sparks of hope in war-torn Europe, the future of Britain and the EU, Japan entering the war, campaigns in Northern Africa and more to enjoy!

When you say the pinnacle of heroism, you think of these characters, they are symbols of truth, justice, and the American Way. Superman and Captain America are among the most famous characters in history and share many similarities but also many differences. We discussed what makes each character unique, ideas that keep them fighting, and others. Enjoy!

"Aut vincere aut mori". In this episode, we are joined by one of the leading experts in the domain of ancient Roman history, Adrian Goldsworthy. We dive deep into topics like truth and tales about the founding of the Roman Republic, Adrian answers how we are able to explore the daily life of ancient Romans, what brought Rome its fall, and the scale and consequences of The Punic Wars. Dr. Goldsworthy explains how the Roman military functioned and waged wars, its trade, and relations with the Far East. As an expert on Julius Caesar, Adrian gives us his thoughts about his rise to power, rule, conquering, and many more.

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal... in this episode, we discussed the Wonders of the new and ancient world, knowledge our ancestors possessed, what wonders our generation built, and why Barcelona is so marvelously designed. Enjoy!

Guranteed violence is how many describe upcoming UFC show and especially its main co-main event. After much turbulance and unfavorable circumstances, we will see new Light Heavyweight king as former champ Jiri Prochazka aims to reclaim title he never lost against tough challanger, Poatan, Alex Pereira. Show will also crown interim Heavyweight champion between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall and we will se exciting match ups between Matt Frevola and Benoit Saint Denis as well as Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade. Check out our predictions ad enjoy!

Water could be considered the driving force of all Nature and in this episode, we discussed the connection between life and water, how first civilizations formed near rivers, and if we will ever find a suitable "replacement" for Earth. Enjoy!

Right here and right now, under soothing and clear night we’re diving headfirst into this battleground where either legend will be born or dreams will be shattered, as history can be made in the heart of Saudi Arabia. How will Cody Rhodes' story unfold, will The Judgement Day reign supreme across the night, will LA Knight put a stop to a Roman Reigns inhuman, but undisputed, reign, will Bianca Belair regain what was hers, will John Cena pave the path for the future of the WWE and can Logan Paul do the unthinkable? Find out in our WWE's Crown Jewel 2023 Predictions!

1st President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, Father of the Nation... This episode is about the great George Washington. We discussed what made him an excellent leader, presented the relevancy of the messages he left in farewell addresses, and how Whiskey Rebellion influenced his views on the Constitution and others. Celebrate with us the spirit of liberty and enjoy!

"A man's no better than the pain he's caused to the people he loves and what he's willing to do to set it right." In this episode, we examine the world of anime again, in particular, the redemption arcs of some of our favorite characters of Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia... What makes a redemption story worthwhile? Are there characters who cannot be redeemed and what is the ultimate fate of the one; to be forgiven or to die? Enjoy!

UFC 294 features Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight crown in a rematch against 145 king, Alexander Volkanovski. Abu Dhabi will also see Kamaru Usman stepping in on short notice against returning Wolf, Khamzat Chimaev in a fight for potential next contender for 185 throne while Johnny Walker will test his momentum against number 2 light heavyweight, Magomed Ankalaev. Check out predictions for these and other exciting bouts and enjoy!

"Film producer with an ultrarunning problem" is how our guest James Norbury describes himself. During our interesting talk, James talked about what adventure means for him, how much he likes running, and why he doesn`t apply a competitive attitude to his hobbies. We asked him about his favorite soundtracks on the run and will he ever attempt to climb Mount Everest. Unscriptify celebrates its 100th episode and we hope you stay tuned for at least 100 more. Enjoy!

It is May 29th in 1453 and the walls of the city of Constantinople have been breached, with that, the city falls and it marks the end of the Eastern Roman Empire, setting the stage for events like the Age of Discovery, periods like the Renaissance and Ottoman conquering of Balkans. But in this episode, we ask... What if the city had never fallen? What course would history take, would Byzantine still exist in some form today, would European countries become great colonial powers? Enjoy!

Humanity today aspires not to evolve for the sake of survival but for the goal of exceeding its own nature. As we are hearing about chip implants in arms and brains being developed and used, we decided to discuss what will the future bring for us in terms of our advancement; how far will tech integrate with our biology and what are the concerns on ethics, moral and other fronts with becoming a cyborg. Enjoy!

VHS cassettes, old music, western movies, or even dead countries can send people of all kinds on a trip down memory lane evoking nostalgia in its purest form. In this episode, we discussed what really is nostalgia, where things are always better sometimes in the past, and how simple things make the mind remember entire stories. Unscriptify Podcast is back in full swing, enjoy!

UFC is back in Australia for the second event this year headlined by bout for the middleweight throne between Israel Adesanya aiming at his first title defense in second reign as a champion against number 5 ranked contender Sean Strickland. Stirred with controversy and heated exchanges, this card also features fights between Bam Bam Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov as well as flyweight competitors Manel Kape and Felipe Dos Santos. Check out our predictions and thought on this weekend in Australia and enjoy!

"Character is plot, plot is character." In this episode of Ikuzo Unscripted, we talked about the dynamics between plot vs character-driven stories in various mediums, primarily film and anime. We discussed what makes a great character study and why plot-driven stories might be easier to appeal to the broader audience using examples like the movies "Pig", "The Piano Teacher", "There Will Be Blood" and anime like "One Piece" and "Attack on Titan".

Say cheese! In this episode of podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to esteemed photographer Dennys Ilic, known for his work in the film industry. Over the course of our enjoyable discussion, Dennys talked about things like the meaning of art for him, how he decided to follow his passion for photography in his 40s, the excitement he had working on set for the Star Trek series, how he got to drive around McLaren 570s for a couple of extra days and many more. He shared stories of interactions with popular actors such as Jason Momoa, Daniel Radcliffe, Karl Urban, and others while detailing how he thinks AI will influence the future of his job and the world as a whole. Enjoy!

"...And no matter what they did to build this city up again... for the rest of time... it would be like no one ever knew we were even here." In this episode, we pay tribute to the deeds and legacies of the individuals and the groups that history books left unmentioned, to the events in which they played a part, to their works and creations. As we discuss people like Henrietta Lacks, Vasili Arkhipov, Ljubo Čupić, Milovan Đilas, and Hedy Lamar and their selfless acts of courage in events like World War II, the American Revolution, and the Battle of Warsaw, and contributions to inventions that shaped the World we know today. We recognize the importance of knowing our own history to defend ourselves against revisionism and personal bias while developing true critical thinking. Enjoy!

"Beauty shot! He can finish it here... wait, is he taking a selfie in the middle of the match?!" Our guest at this time did precisely that numerous times, he is one of the pioneers of the original NXT and former NXT Tag Team Champion with Fandango - Tyler Breeze. In this episode, we discussed Tyler's beginning in pro wrestling, joining FCW (NXT), and working with one of the best performers in the industry's history. Tyler spoke about how much of an inspiration Lance Storm was for him and what training to be a pro wrestler looks like. He told us how much championships mean in the locker room, his Fashion File skits with Fandango, and whether could it lead to Tag Team championships. Breeze talked about his current contract with WWE, how Xavier Woods helped save his job, how he came with the beauty shot as his finisher, and what it felt like to be a workhorse in WWE. Tyler Breeze talked about Triple H's and Dusty Rhodes' role in the creation of the modern NXT, we shared our opinions on banned moves, and moves we love and hate, and many more interesting and crazy pro wrestling tales.

It’s the “The Biggest Party of the Summer” that goes to Detroit for the second most important show of the year, Summerslam. The event will be headlined by a Tribal Combat match between heated family rivals Roman Reigns and Jey Uso with Undisputed Championship and recognition on the line. The World Heavyweight belt will be up for grabs in Balor vs Rollins bout with a 7-year-long history with Summerslam as well as in Triple Threat for the Women’s championship where Asuka will defend against Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair. Besides title matches, We will see the final chapter of the Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar trilogy and the exciting showcase of athleticism between Logan Paul and Ricochet. We all have to ask ourselves will Drew McIntyre be the one to bring Gunther to his knees, and will LA Knight continue his momentum in Slim Jim battle royale? Enjoy!

Silco, Oswald Cobblepot, Ollivander, Wally West, Forager... our guest at this time, Jason Spisak, voiced all of them and countless more. During our interesting talk, we discussed the art of voice acting and how much of the acting is in the voice acting, how Jason prepares and finds voices for his characters, the "physical" part of voice acting, and how he enters and (if he ever) leaves his roles. We had the chance to hear re-enactments of the best lines from Silco, multiple Harry Potter characters, Young Justice, and even sounds of orcs from the Shadow of Mordor video games and his attempt to voiceover Montenegrin accent. Jason went deep into the psychology of the characters like Forager, how listening to the documentary about cicadas gave him inspiration about it, and how he understands Silco, his relationship with Jinx, the conflict between Piltover and Zaun, as he exclusively confirmed he is coming back as Silco in Season 2 of Arcane!

Diamond vs The Highlight. Hands of Stone vs Polish Power. Wonderboy vs Demolidor. UFC returns to Salt Lake City with a card stacked with fan favorites headlined by BMF title bout. Will Justin Gaethje get revenge for his loss or will Diamond Poirier shine again? Who will be next contender for the vacated light heavyweight throne? Find out our answers to these questions and predictions for the main card in this episode of Overtime and as always, enjoy!

It is about to be epic as we delve into the world of ancient poems and modern fantasy spectacles looking to explain the good old archetype of an epic hero, one who is brave, honorable, and a true leader. King Arthur, Beowulf, Achilles, Arjuna, and Joan of Arc, these fictional and real characters inspire people, writers, and filmmakers to this day with their glorious deeds and magnetic personalities. We talked about how cultures influence their goals and pursuits, why we tend to idealize characters and stories, and whether we will see another age of heroes in the future. Enjoy!

“If life's an exercise in making memories...no one really goes away as long as they are remembered” As we are joined by the immensely talented and visionary comic book writer, Ram V. Ram V has left an indelible mark on the world of comics with his works like "The Many Deaths of Laila Starr," "Detective Comics," "Savage Shores," and "Paradiso," exploring themes of colonialism, mythology, death, etc. We delve into the inspiration behind his critically acclaimed comics, with his timeless and universal themes, which deeply influence his narratives, while Ram V masterfully weaves ancient tales & mythology into contemporary contexts. How big of a role do Ram's roots play in his storytelling, as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped him into the acclaimed storyteller he is today, from his early beginnings as a writer to his journey through the industry? Throughout the episode, we'll embark on a voyage through the vast realms of comics with Ram V as our guide; unraveling the complexities of his characters, we'll gain insight into the depth and authenticity he brings to each one. Ram V takes us behind the scenes, revealing how art complements and enhances his storytelling and the careful balance between words and visuals in crafting an immersive experience for readers. Join us for an insightful and enchanting conversation as we traverse through the captivating worlds brought to life by Ram V's imagination.