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Join Des, Ari, and Scott as we guide you through the experience of time travel using pop culture as our Constant.
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Time Pop: The Time Travel Movie Podcast Desmond McNeese (Host)(Engineer)

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Join Des, Ari, and Scott as we guide you through the experience of time travel using pop culture as our Constant.
Please listen, enjoy, rate, review and come back for more time traveling high-jinx.
Want to join the conversation, send your questions, comments, or movie recommendations to timepoppod@gmail.com

    BONUS: Dreamscape (1984)

    BONUS: Dreamscape (1984)

    In this special summer series spectacular, we unravel the fabric of reality with a deep dive into the mind-bending realms of time-altering films. From the thrills of 'Dreamscape' to the complexities of dream invasion, join us as we explore the fringes of fantasy and sci-fi. Whether it's discussing the nuances of '80s classics or contemplating the influence of these films on modern cinema, this episode is a must-listen for any film aficionado. Get ready to have your perception of time and reality thoroughly warped!
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    Prepare to dive headfirst into the surreal and treacherous world of dreams with the 1984 sci-fi thriller, Dreamscape. 🌌🚂
    Starring Dennis Quaid as Alex Gardner, a psychic on the run, this movie takes us on a mind-bending journey into the subconscious. When a government project aimed at entering and altering people's nightmares ropes him in, Alex must confront his own fears and a malevolent fellow psychic to save the day. With Kate Capshaw as the dedicated and intelligent Jane DeVries, the film weaves a tale of psychic abilities, shadowy government plots, and the power of dreams.
    From the eerie corridors of a research facility to the heart-pounding chases on a dirt bike, Dreamscape delivers a unique blend of '80s cheese, action, and speculative fiction. The stakes skyrocket when the President of the United States, plagued by apocalyptic visions, becomes the target of an assassination plot within his own nightmares. Can Alex use his powers for good and prevent a national disaster? Or will the nightmares win?
    Featuring an ensemble cast including Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, and even George Wendt, this film is a rollercoaster ride through a landscape where the line between reality and dreams is as thin as a thread. With a soundtrack that captures the ethereal essence of the dream world, Dreamscape is a forgotten gem that laid the groundwork for future dream-centric blockbusters.
    For more explorations of the fantastic and the thrilling, keep your dreams tuned to Sounds Awesome Patreon. If you've got your own tales of psychic encounters or dream adventures to share, we're all ears at soundawesomepatreon@gmail.com. Until our next journey into the unknown, keep your third eye open and your reality in check. 🎧✨
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    (00:00) So, everyone, that aside, that's why we're talking about this on Patreon
    (01:16) Scott: We need to skew newer. You know, we've been talking about how
    (02:13) Dreamscape 1984 was rated r. I thought this was the first pg 13 movie
    (03:58) Scott: There's a lot of discrepancies in this movie. There is. You know what's not debatable, Scott
    (05:47) Scott: I love Dreamscape. I had watched it as a child
    (10:40) The scientists send thugs to get him because the science. And he goes with them because the real thugs are out
    (12:47) Dennis Quaid plays a psychic in this movie
    (15:12) Master of the universe is a time travel movie
    (15:58) Master of the universe is officially a time travel movie that has less time travel
    (18:49) So, everyone out there, it is rude to play another man's instrument without permission
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    • 53 min
    S5 Ep9: My Science Project (1985)

    S5 Ep9: My Science Project (1985)

    Prepare to buckle up for a trip through the hallowed halls of high school turned time-space continuum calamity in this episode of Time Pop! 🌀🏫🕰️ "My Science Project: An '80s Time Warp Mishap?" 🕰️Join us as we dissect the 1985 sci-fi comedy, My Science Project, where high school senior Michael and his pals stumble upon a device that turns their school into a chaotic vortex of past, present, and future. With the fate of their town in the balance, they battle everything from Roman gladiators to post-apocalyptic mutants, and even a T-Rex, in a bid to shut down the alien gizmo.Starring John Stockwell as the car-obsessed teen and Fisher Stevens as his wise-cracking sidekick, this film takes a wild spin on the classic teen movie trope. Dennis Hopper shines as the hippie teacher who gets a cosmic trip back to his happy place - the '60s. But does this film's time travel chaos and high school hijinks hit the mark, or does it fall flat in the shadow of its contemporaries like Back to the Future and Ghostbusters?🎙 Listener Debate: Can a high school science project gone awry provide the same thrills as time travel classics? Is My Science Project a nostalgic romp or a forgettable flick? Share your thoughts with us at timepoppod@gmail.com.🌟 Patreon Perks: Don't forget to support Time Pop on Patreon at patreon.com/SoundsAwesome for exclusive content and join a community that's as passionate about time travel as you are!🎧 More Podcasts: For a diverse array of shows, visit whatsoundsawesome.com and explore the Sounds Awesome Network.Remember to Like, Subscribe, and share Time Pop with all who cherish the complexities of time travel in film. Your support fuels our journey across the chronosphere!#TimeTravel #SciFiComedy #HighSchool #Podcast #TimePop #EightiesMovies #SciFiShow notes created by headliner.app---(00:00) Warning: There are spoilers about this podcast. Forget what you are about to hear
    (00:55) Scott: This is time pop. Is it? Is it time pop?
    (03:47) Please tell me Ari watched this with you
    (04:13) Kelly: This movie is one of those that never made it on my radar
    (08:45) Jonathan Boutwell's collection of films includes last Starfighter and Theodore Rex
    (12:01) The HD version is found on a YouTube channel called Sci-fi Punishers
    (14:17) Eighties comedies are obsessed with the nerd jock struggle
    (16:00) The main character, uh, he's just obsessed with cars. And that's the character arc
    (19:36) I dropped out of college three months before graduation, no diploma
    (20:46) So we talked about our main guy. That guy has the most character out of any of the characters
    (23:18) The film is about a high school student who needs help with a science project
    (27:03) The device turns on and turns off. It doesn't happen while the device is on
    (30:02) The ADR in this movie is really bad. I mean, the only reason they did is to sync
    (31:11) High school students decide they need to beat the electricity
    (34:48) Scott: The police sheriff pops up a lot in this movie
    (37:57) This movie has very ghostbusters-y time travel
    (39:17) So we're getting into act three, my friends, when they activate machine
    (42:35) Three Vietnamese guys escorting American prisoner in future post apocalyptic movie
    (45:57) I thought this would have had a more dramatic how to destroy the machine moment
    (48:36) Uh, we left out in our plot synopsis that throughout this nerd girl, they become friends
    (49:47) Back to the Future only had a two week run in theaters
    (54:20) The last shot of this film is Fisher Stevens doing a cheesy mug shot
    (55:45) Here are some movies you should watch before your science project
    (58:37) Can you tell me what the lowest rating is so far
    (01:01:07) The time travel was suspected best, but things traveled through time
    (01:01:51) Scott Lifton's science project involves traveling through time and space---

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    S5 Ep8: The History Of Time Travel (2014)

    S5 Ep8: The History Of Time Travel (2014)

    Strap in, time twisters, and prepare to have your minds delightfully boggled with this episode of Time Pop! 🌀🎬

    🕰️ "The History of Time Travel: A Mockumentary Masterpiece?" 🕰️

    Dive into the mockumentary that defies expectations and bends reality as we explore "The History of Time Travel," a film that challenges the very fabric of its genre. This isn't just a faux-documentary—it's a cleverly woven tapestry of time travel theory, family drama, and a constantly shifting narrative that will have you questioning what's real.

    Ricky Kennedy's college film project presents a fictional story of a family's obsession with time travel, leading to world-altering consequences. As the tale unfolds, the documentary itself morphs, with subtle changes in interviews and backgrounds that signify alterations in the timeline. It's a film that doesn't just tell a story; it evolves with it.

    Join Desmond McNeese and Scott Lifton as they dissect the layers of this indie gem. They'll tackle the paradoxes, the ethical dilemmas, and the mind-bending notion that the history you're watching is rewritten before your very eyes. 📜🔄

    🎙 Listener Debate: Can a mockumentary hold its own against time travel epics with grander scales and budgets? Does the ingenuity of "The History of Time Travel" earn it a spot among the greats? Share your thoughts and unravel the temporal tapestry with us at timepoppod@gmail.com.

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    🕒 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Welcome to Time Pop and the spoiler-filled journey ahead
    (00:32) Settling in with Desmond and Scott for a time travel chat
    (02:39) The unique concept of "The History of Time Travel"
    (07:14) Discussing the shifting narrative and its impact on the viewer
    (09:54) The subtleties of changes in the mockumentary's timeline
    (11:10) The family drama at the core of the time travel tale
    (15:26) The ethical and philosophical questions the film raises
    (18:54) The implications of altering history and personal destinies
    (22:41) The clever use of background and costume changes to signal timeline shifts
    (24:08) The film's contribution to time travel cinema and its potential legacy
    (28:47) Engaging with listeners on the nuances of time travel storytelling
    (32:43) A shoutout to Patreon supporters and the perks of joining
    (35:49) Discovering more podcasts on the Sounds Awesome Network
    (36:35) Wrapping up with final thoughts on "The History of Time Travel"

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    • 58 min
    S5 Ep7: Doctor Who (3.10 - Blink) (2007)

    S5 Ep7: Doctor Who (3.10 - Blink) (2007)

    Shift into gear, time travelers, and brace yourselves for a journey into the heart of sci-fi nostalgia with this episode of Time Pop! 🌀📺

    🚀 "The Weeping Angels Take Manhattan: A Doctor Who Deep Dive" 🚀

    Join Desmond McNeese and Scott Lifton as they venture into the beloved universe of "Doctor Who" with the critically acclaimed episode "Blink." This isn't your typical Time Lord adventure – it's an episode that's light on the Doctor but heavy on the time-bending thrills, featuring the eerie and iconic Weeping Angels.

    Carrie Mulligan stars as Sally Sparrow in this Doctor Who-lite episode, where statues move in the blink of an eye and messages transcend time. We dissect the paradoxes, the bootstrap conundrums, and the surprisingly philosophical implications of being zapped back in time. 🗿⏳

    As Desmond and Scott peel back the layers of this fan-favorite episode, they grapple with the ethical dilemmas posed by the show and question the effectiveness of DVD Easter eggs as a narrative device. From the haunting "Don't blink" warning to the peculiar time loop that ensnares every character, we explore how "Blink" stands out in the Whovian canon and why it's cited as one of the series' best despite its unusual detachment from the titular hero.

    🎙 Listener Debate: Is it better to be sent back in time against your will or to face a more traditional demise? And does "Blink" truly deserve its place in the pantheon of great time travel stories? Email us your thoughts at timepoppod@gmail.com and join the temporal discussion.

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    Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share Time Pop with fellow Whovians and time travel enthusiasts. Your support keeps our TARDIS soaring through the space-time continuum!

    #DoctorWho #WeepingAngels #TimeTravel #SciFi #Blink #Podcast #TVAnalysis #TimePop #BBC #Whovian

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    🕒 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Scott Lifton: Podcasting about time travel in pop culture
    (00:32) The challenge of diving into Doctor Who for non-fans
    (02:39) Analyzing "Blink" - the Doctor Who episode with a time travel twist
    (07:14) The ethical questions raised by the episode's time travel mechanics
    (09:54) The unique use of DVD Easter eggs in the narrative
    (11:10) The Weeping Angels as an innovative time travel antagonist
    (15:26) The bootstrap paradox and its implications in "Blink"
    (18:54) The emotional impact of characters being sent back in time
    (22:41) The role of Sally Sparrow and her influence on the Doctor's timeline
    (24:08) The episode's place in Doctor Who history and its legacy
    (28:47) Listener engagement - sharing thoughts on time travel conundrums
    (32:43) Patreon shoutout and perks for supporting Time Pop
    (35:49) Exploring more podcasts on the Sounds Awesome Network
    (36:35) Wrapping up the episode with final thoughts and ratings

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    • 51 min
    S5 Ep6: Happy Death Day 2U (2019)

    S5 Ep6: Happy Death Day 2U (2019)

    Prepare to loop back into the time-twisting world of collegiate chaos with Time Pop's latest episode, where we dive headfirst into the mind-bending sequel "Happy Death Day 2U"! 🎂🔁

    In this episode, Desmond McNeese and Scott Lifton dissect the 2019 follow-up to the slasher-meets-Groundhog-Day hit that defies genre boundaries. Join us as we unravel the quantum conundrums and existential enigmas that Jessica Rothe's character, Tree, faces when she's flung into another dimension where the stakes are higher, the science is wonkier, and the deaths are... well, just as inventive. 🧬🔪

    From the Sisyphean struggles with a quantum cooling reactor to the heart-wrenching decision between love and family, "Happy Death Day 2U" leaps from horror to sci-fi, with a sprinkle of comedy for good measure. We'll explore how this sequel manages to up the ante on the time loop trope, all while keeping us guessing who's behind the baby mask this time. 👶🎭

    🎧 Bonus Content: We debate the merits of the film's deeper dive into the mechanics of its time loop and how it sets up (or doesn't) a potential third entry in the franchise. Plus, we share our thoughts on the film's balance of humor and horror, and whether it stands up to its predecessor.

    💌 Listener Engagement: Got a time loop tale of your own or thoughts on the film's multi-dimensional mayhem? Email us at timepoppod@gmail.com and join the time-traveling conversation.

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    Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and tell your friends about Time Pop. Your support keeps our clocks ticking!

    #HappyDeathDay2U #TimeTravel #SciFi #Horror #Comedy #Podcast #FilmAnalysis #TimePop #Sequels #DimensionalDilemmas

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    📋 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Rachel and Miranda talk about the medical industry from the inside
    (00:32) This is time pop, a podcast that discusses time travel and pop culture
    (02:39) Happy Death Day is a surprisingly good time travel film
    (07:14) I read that they confirmed finally that they are making a third movie
    (09:54) You start the film off with his day, he had to sleep in the car
    (11:10) The first ten scenes are happy death day colon Ryan story
    (15:26) How do you create time travel, Scott? Quantum. And there's two ingredients, quantum and love
    (18:54) The biggest flaw of this film is that they do not resolve the two ryans
    (22:41) Uh, by the way, are you familiar with the greek mythology of Sisyphus
    (24:08) This is a murder mystery with a different outcome in each timeline
    (28:47) She jumps into a different timeline and dies eleven times in the first movie
    (32:43) Danielle goes to the hospital to save all. She goes and says it's Dr. Butler
    (35:49) What is the last line of this movie, Scott? I don't remember
    (36:35) Scott Harsh: This sequel is even worse than the first one
    (41:06) When you put this much in, you got to do the trilogy. You're going to redo all the same scenes
    (44:34) Scott: I'm not going to rank happy death day right now
    (46:59) So let's see what is better than the happy death day movies

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    • 50 min
    S5 Ep5: Synchronicity (2015)

    S5 Ep5: Synchronicity (2015)

    Strap in, chrono-crusaders, for an intricate dance through the paradoxes of time in this week's thrilling episode of Time Pop! 🌀

    🎬 "Synchronicity: A Love Story Across Timelines" 🎬

    In this mind-bending foray into the world of indie sci-fi, we dissect the 2015 film "Synchronicity" - a tale that weaves together time travel, romance, and the chilling consequences of playing with the fabric of the universe. Join Desmond and Scott as they unravel the complex narrative where every choice spins a new thread in the tapestry of reality.

    Directed by Jacob Gentry, "Synchronicity" takes us on a journey with physicist Jim Beale, played by Chad McKnight, as he grapples with the discovery of a wormhole that leads to parallel universes. But when love enters the equation, Jim finds himself in a deadly race against time itself. Featuring the legendary Michael Ironside, this film is a low-budget gem that punches well above its weight class.

    As our hosts navigate the murky waters of alternate realities, they confront the haunting idea that somewhere out there, another version of yourself might just be your greatest adversary. Will Jim's quest for scientific breakthrough spiral into a vortex of self-destruction, or will he find solace in the arms of the enigmatic Abby (Brianne Davis)?

    🔎 Listener Challenge: Ever found yourself pondering the what-ifs of your own life choices? Share your thoughts on "Synchronicity" or any other time travel conundrums at timepoppod@gmail.com and join the conversation.

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    #TimeTravel #Synchronicity #MichaelIronside #SciFi #IndieFilm #Podcast #Paradox #AlternateRealities #TimePopPodcast #FilmAnalysis #PopCulture

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    • 57 min

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