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Matrix 404
Hosted by Therese Lacson & Avery Kaplan · EN
The Matrix 404 Podcast examines all aspects of the Matrix universe with hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan! Each week the two hosts discuss the influential films by the Wachowskis, breaking down the cultural and philosophical impacts of the extended Matrix universe leading up to "The Matrix: Resurrections"!
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Matrix 404 Episode 15: Reactions & Reception
Feb 2, 202201:02:42Tap to summarizeHosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with their colleagues to talk about their reactions to The Matrix Resurrections, what they liked and what they didn't like about the movie. We spoke with Jimmy Aquino (@jimmyaquino), Kay-B (@TheLadyKayB), Joe Grunenwald (@joegrunenwald), Kyle Pinion (@kylepinion), Hannah Lodge (@hjlodge), and Greg Silber (@GregSilber). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 14: Talk with Lilah Sturgess
Jan 7, 202201:00:03Tap to summarizeHosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with writer Lilah Sturges to talk about her experience with The Matrix, her reaction to Resurrections, and her perspective on the trans allegories of this universe. You may know Lilah for her work on the graphic novel Lumberjanes, the graphic novel adaptations of The Magicians and Dune, the upcoming The Science of Ghosts, and the project Trans Pizza. Visit Lilah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilahSturges Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 13: I Fly or I Fall (The Matrix Resurrections!)
Dec 31, 202102:34:13Tap to summarizeHosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to finally talk about the new movie: The Matrix Resurrections! They start off with their non-spoiler reactions (01:08) before quickly devolving into their spoilery reactions to the movie (02:34). Then, they each discuss their experiences with The Matrix Resurrections U.S. Premiere (for pictures, go to the Twitter) (15:02). Then, they jump into the movie, introducing the movie (40:01), before going on a deep dive recap (49:20). Finally, they close out the episode with a chat about expanding the universe and where they want the story to go next (2:25:23). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 12: Talk with NeoMatrixology
Dec 20, 202101:25:18Tap to summarizeIn the twelfth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with Lazarus of the NeoMatrixology website to talk about his experience running a YouTube channel, his thoughts on the Matrix Universe, and his various upcoming projects. Visit Lazarus' page: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyLikwid Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 11: I Still Know Kung Fu (Updates & Theories)
Dec 15, 202101:11:27Tap to summarizeIn the eleventh episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to dole out some wacky Matrix universe theories (48:43). But first, they talk about some of the significant clips from the second Resurrections trailer (14:52), also they chat about the clip released during the Game Awards (14:52), they discuss their thoughts on The Matrix Awakens game demo (18.58), their thoughts on the official soundtrack for Resurrections (41:15), and also what indie comics publisher they want to see take on the next generation of Matrix comics (44:54). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 10: Go Ask Alice (Resurrections Speculation & Snacks)
Dec 7, 202101:26:17Tap to summarizeIn the tenth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to talk about the fourth movie! They speculate about the released teaser trailers (01:42) and tv spots (35:08) (not the most recent trailer, but they'll chat about that next week), read some interviews (44:24), analyze some posters (57:50), and then finally Therese shows Avery her six-course dinner menu (1:20:13) based on the Matrix universe! Follow along with our visual aids for this episode: https://imgur.com/a/kYgwdR8 Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 9: Know Thyself (Theme, Philosophy, and Culture)
Nov 21, 202101:38:28Tap to summarizeIn the ninth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to talk about the themes and motifs within the Matrix universe (00:52), then discuss four main philosophical ideas that are connected to the series (20:05), before discussing the positive and negative cultural impact of the series (01:08:26). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 8: Biological Interface Program (The Matrix Online)
Nov 15, 202101:44:56Tap to summarizeIn the eighth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of "The Matrix Online" (1:09), before going into a detailed rundown of the plot of the game (07:14), discussing their thoughts on the story (1:17:08), choosing their favorite plot arcs (1:31:41), and which game of the three games is essential lore (1:40:15). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 7: Kierkegaard Says... (Enter The Matrix & Path of Neo)
Nov 7, 202101:15:49Tap to summarizeIn the seventh episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of two Matrix games (00:58), before going into a detailed rundown of "The Path of Neo" (05:27), and "Enter the Matrix"(18:29), and they discuss the two games and their thoughts on what might come from the future (1:02:08). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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Matrix 404 Episode 6: No Flowers In The Real World (Comics)
Oct 24, 202101:44:41Tap to summarizeIn the sixth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of The Matrix Comics Collection (01:04), before going into a detailed rundown of some of the comics published in the 20th Anniversary Edition (05:49), they discuss what they hope to see in the future in reference to Resurrections (1:23:01), and then play favorites with the comics, characters, and lore (1:28:21). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
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