
11 episodes

Westworld with Ben and Wade Ben Phelps - Filmmaker. Podcaster. Lifehacker.
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- TV & Film
Each week Ben and Wade discuss the latest episode of the HBO TV series, WESTWORLD. Plus the occasional prediction about what’s ahead.
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Ep 10, Season 1 – THE BICAMERAL MIND – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense?
- The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true.
- Jimmy Simpson’s mole.
- Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie?
- What happened to Elsie and Stubbs?
- Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2?
- Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD?
LINKS:
Jimmi Simpson’s mole.
http://screencrush.com/westworld-william-man-in-black-issue/
Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie?
https://www.reddit.com/r/westworld/comments/5f9brf/arnold_and_charlie/
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
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CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom -
Ep 9, Season 1 – THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague?
- The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife.
- Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Or is Teddy?
- Is Felix a Host?
- HBO’s potential spin-off series, #MaeveInTheCity
LINKS:
Talulah Riley on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1506908/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Is Dolores actually Wyatt?
http://www.refinery29.com/amp/2016/11/130740/westworld-theory-connects-wyatt-arnold-dolores
Is Felix a Host?
https://www.reddit.com/r/westworld/comments/5e47u0/regarding_felix/?st=ivv7l17y&sh=d21aea0d
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
http://instagram.com/benphelps
CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom -
Ep 8, Season 1 – TRACE DECAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’?
- Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER.
- How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is the host reincarnation of Erika Christensen… who in turn has been harvested from Julia Stiles.
- The return of the Woman in The White Dress.
- What do the clothes of William and The Man in Black have in common?
LINKS:
Actor Lili Simmons on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3827455/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Actor Erika Christensen on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0159776/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t43
Actor Julia Stiles on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005466/?ref_=tt_cl_t5
The Man in Black and William use the same tailor?
https://www.reddit.com/r/westworld/comments/5dnprr/man_in_black_and_william_wearing_same_shirt/
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
http://instagram.com/benphelps
CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom -
Ep 7, Season 1 – TROMPE L’OEIL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L'OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2.
- Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions?
- Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God.
- How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD.
- WESTWORLD logo changes.
- How the motivations of William and The Man in Black look more similar than ever.
- Who is in the photo with Dr Ford?
LINKS:
The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430912/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God
https://www.reddit.com/r/westworld/comments/598zxo/orion_is_the_key_monomyth_and_the_westworld_bible/
How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kSGkGKwp9U
WESTWORLD logo changes
http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-theories-3/3/
Who is in the photo with Dr Ford?
http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-theories-3/
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
http://instagram.com/benphelps
CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom -
Ep 6, Season 1 – THE ADVERSARY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines.
- What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both?
- Why the performance of Thandie Newton and the arc of her character, Maeve, deserves its own hashtag.
- Another theory about the real identity and motivations of Bernard.
- Could Arnold have been living by himself in the park all this time?
- WESTWORLD has 4 things in common with the Tom Cruise film, OBLIVION.
LINKS:
YouTube video theorising that we’re seeing multiple timelines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLli7Gc1ZBU
Oblivion (Tom Cruise movie) on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1483013/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475784/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
http://instagram.com/benphelps
CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom -
Ep 5, Season 1 – CONTRAPASSO – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD.
In particular, we chat about:
- The two-timeline theory
- The link between William and The Man in Black… again!
- What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day?
- The alternative characters played by Arnold
- The evolution of Delores from ‘damsel in distress’ to gunslinger
- What WESTWORLD and WALLE have in common
LINKS:
Westworld Theory: The Man In Black’s True Motivations and Backstory
http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-theory-the-man-in-blacks-motivations/
Jimmi Simpson Weighs In on Man in Black Theories
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-jimmi-simpson-man-black-940467
Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475784/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
iTUNES REVIEWS:
Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!
http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview
It won't cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That's how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us!
SUBSCRIBE:
You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you've got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you've got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it'll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy!
MY OTHER PODCAST:
If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out!
CONTACT:
I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else!
mail@benphelps.com
http://twitter.com/benphelpsfilms
http://www.facebook.com/benphelpsfilms
http://instagram.com/benphelps
CREDITS:
Music - ‘Cinema Whistlers 4’ by Magnus Ringblom