Episode 28: Reign of Fire/2020

Episode 28: Reign of Fire/2020

Author: Brian Fischer and Rodrigo Monico-Barros August 19, 2021 Duration: 46:08
The movie Reign of Fire staring Matthew McConaughey and future Batman Christian Bale came out in 2002 and revolves around a group of English and American survivors of a Dragon-a-pocalypse that has turned the world in a dour, ashen landscape. Set in the year 2020, the population has been decimated by fire breathing dragons, famine, and lack of hygene, which sounds like the worst possible 2020 ever, until 2020 actually happened. Join us as we discuss the movie and determine if a 2020 rife with fire breathing dragons who use humans as hors d'oeuvre is preferable to the shit show we actually got.

Ever wondered what would have happened if your favorite movie had a different ending, or if a pivotal sports moment had gone the other way? That's the playground of the Alternative History Podcast, hosted by Brian Fischer and Rodrigo Monico-Barros. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a lively, often comedic conversation between two friends diving into the pop culture moments, historical footnotes, and societal trends that didn't quite land as intended. Each episode picks apart a topic from movies, music, TV, sports, or books, examining how things could have-or perhaps should have-unfolded differently. The charm of this podcast lies in its genuine, meandering discussions that connect unexpected dots, finding humor and insight in the shared experiences that shape our culture. Listen in for a blend of casual analysis and lighthearted debate, where the goal is less about academic correction and more about celebrating the fascinating, messy stories we all remember. It's a space for reconsidering the past with a smile, one "what if" at a time.
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Episode 27: Assault on Precinct 13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:48
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Episode 26: Public Restrooms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:22
Whether you do it in an open field, a body of water, in a pot, in the morning or at night, at work or play, in a diaper while sitting in your brother’s bed, or in a litter box and blame it on the cat, everybody poops. Fr…
Episode 25: 2014 Green Bay Packers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:03
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Episode 24: Santa Claus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:46
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Episode 23: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:08
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Throwback Episode 3: Thanksgiving Turkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
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Episode 22: Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) by The Delfonics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:16
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Throwback Episode 2: 1998 Minnesota Vikings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:14
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Episode 21: Last Man Standing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:00
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Episode 20: North American Soccer League (NASL) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:00
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