"You're dead already!" Sarah Connor once exclaimed; but she's not talking about Art3mis! She hit the ground running, and so are we, as the level of excitement makes a significant uptick. Our favorite gunters are back in style, and ready to solve the latest riddle. The second shard is waiting, so let's Get To The Good Part!

Get To The Good Part - A Ready Player One Podcast

Chapter 0011 - Ready Player Two

Our favorite gunters prepare to set off on the only path laid before them, but what clever tricks will unfold?  In this episode we tackle the difficulties of parachuting, the real-world skills that come out of gaming, and some theories about slowing down time in the digital space. Grab your chute and throw open the door because it's time to Get To The Good Part!

Chapter 0010 - Ready Player Two

This chapter is Dropping Bombs like The Gap Band with a WTF moment every page in!  The ghost has arrived, flipped the table, and cast a grin leaving the High Five and Chris losing their sh*t.  It's getting good so let's Get To The Good Part!

Chapter 0009 - Ready Player Two

From the frying pan into the oven, Z's world is getting turned upside down.  Og is gone, logs have been erased, and someone let a certain someone out of prison.  Dogs and cats, living together... MASS HYSTERIA!  It couldn't get worse right?  Right?!  Things are starting to get crazy which means it's time to Get To The Good Part!

Chapter 0008 - Ready Player Two

We are bursting with excitement over the new Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer that dropped a few days ago. So excited, in fact, that we dropped everything and recorded a fresh take on the goings-on in Summerville. What does the new trailer tell us that the previous didn't? Step away from your spores, molds and fungus, and let's Get To The Good Part! Links from this episode: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer 2 Ray's Occult Books (Ghostbusters 2)

Grail Diary Chapter 12 - Ghostbusters Afterlife Trailer 2

Seven Shards of the Siren's Soul... Chapter 7... that must mean something, right? There's a lot of familiar territory in this chapter, and we're ready to unpack them all for you. It's time to push it, push it real good. No whammies, no whammies, and... Get To The Good Part!

Chapter 0007 - Ready Player Two

The student has become the master!  Wade pops into existence and your favorite gunters have a flashback to a familiar first encounter in a quaint dungeon on Ludus. Is this a foretelling of a potential relationship, what's with this mix-tape, and is Kira's no-boys-allowed room made up from what Halliday imagined it would look like, or did someone with inside knowledge fill in the details? It's time to find the first shard so let’s Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Morrissey: There is a light that never goes out RollingStone: Morrissey's Manager Blasts 'The Simpsons' After Episode Mocks Singer 

Chapter 0006 - Ready Player Two

We’re back to Planet Middletown, checking out Og’s basement, getting a little existential, and trying not to bump into anything while snooping on the Low Five. It’s time to get psyched, step into the ring, and pretend to wrestle your conscience! If you’re ready to hack the planet, let’s Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Hackers “Cyberdelia” Ferris Bueller's Day Off “He’s a Righteous Dude” Beetlejuice Trailer  

Chapter 0005 - Ready Player Two

Parzival has doubled down on his search for the shards as we pick apart his futile efforts, contemplate the number 7, and think on the new found value of time and the toll being paid as he progresses to each dead end. Is he really enjoying the hunt or has it become a grind? And then, the email! Open your inbox and let’s Get to the Good Part!

Chapter 0004 - Ready Player Two

The ONI sounds like a great solution to the current pandemic, doesn’t? It’s time to dive into just how crappy things are for Parzival,  ponder how the OASIS is like the weather service, and talk about whether or not Arty--excuse me, Art3mis--is being set up as an antagonist in this story. Let’s have a kiki, and Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: The Bouba/Kiki Effect  Scissor Sisters “Let’s Have a Kiki”  Four Nerds of the Apocalypse  

Chapter 0003 Part 2 - Ready Player Two

Parzival is trying to get back into the zone back on Falco, but doesn’t have much to show for it. No one is feeling particularly envious of Mr. Watts after Chapter 0003, but there isn’t much time for sympathy, we have a security update to approve. Get ready to sign the dotted line, and Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Consumer Probe: Irwin Mainway - SNL Clerks | 'Number 37' 

Chapter 0003 Part 1 - Ready Player Two

Initiating AI Therapy Session. Time to talk some more about Chapter 0002! Who would you pick as your virtual therapist? It’s time to flesh out your Motiv, because we’re getting rather vulnerable here. Hit play on your favorite track from Tapioca Shindig, and let’s Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Dr. Sbaitso Spies Like Us Queeng Playing Cards 

Chapter 0002 Part 2 - Ready Player Two

Summon your favorite butler-bot and order your favorite breakfast! Let’s sink our teeth into Chapter 0002. Roger, Roger! It’s time to dig into AI, trust issues, wardrobe diversity, and so much more! Make an appointment with your virtual therapist, and then Get To The Good Part! Want to check out some of the things we mentioned in this episode? Check out these links: Boston Dynamics robots dancing to “Do You Love Me?”  Every 'Roger Roger' in Star Wars | Star Wars By the Numbers  Roger Roger - Airplane!  Double Robotics  

Chapter 0002 Part 1 - Ready Player Two

Let's talk about relationships. That’s right... it’s time we talk about Wade and Samantha, and the things you probably shouldn't do when arguing with your significant other. Load up your Mandarax Translator, because it's time for Part 2 of our deep dive into Chapter 0001. Think about your Plan B, and let's Get to the Good Part!

Chapter 0001 Part 2 - Ready Player Two

Don't hit that snooze button on your vintage clock radio... It's time to start digging into Chapter 0001!  Parzival is back in his hideout, back in the dumps, and itching for that ONI fix. Has Parizval turned into his idol? Get your Okagami NexSpex on, load your favorite virtual workout scene, and let's Get to the Good Part!

Chapter 0001 Part 1 - Ready Player Two

‘Get To The Good Part’ is a podcast driven by a deep love and appreciation for Ernest Cline’s book “Ready Player One.” We started the show with the premise that there were Gunters like us out there on the hunt for more. What we found was a passionate community who welcomed our humble podcast with open arms. Thanks for tuning in to our podcast. Now, let’s Get to the Good Part! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-to-the-good-part/support

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Get To The Good Part - A Ready Player One Podcast

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