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The Cynical Optimists

The Cynical Optimists

Written by: The Holoprojectors
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 The Cynical Optimists (or "CynOpt") is a completed fortnightly podcast which covered the film, TV and gaming news of the week as well as a discussion about a new release film or game, or a discussion about something prevalent in pop culture at the time of recording. It ran from 2015 to 2022. The show is hosted by Phill and Nick. The Cynical Optimists theme and stingers were created by Idris Hayward. Twitter: @holoprojectors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgwThe Holoprojectors Art
Episodes
  • The Final CynOpt (#100)

    The Final CynOpt (#100)
    Jun 13 2022
    This week, Phill and Nick bring the show to a close with a lookback at the podcast and how things have changed since episode 1 in 2015. Thank you to all those who have supported the show - we’ll see you again soon! Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlI8cBeHHGf-8-WjziZiNw Twitter: https://twitter.com/holoprojectors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holoprojectors Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/holoprojectors Stream Archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3Pn0XY0g0axDBInXULItw -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill (@holophill) and Nick. Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Idris Hayward “CynOpt100 Theme” and special stingers by Idris Hayward Edited by Phill Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:44 Segment 1: How has everything changed since 2015? 0:02:35 Phill and Nick go back through popular film, TV and gaming series like Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel and reflect on how they’ve changed (or haven’t) since 2015. In order: - Marvel - DC - Streaming Services (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime etc.) - Doctor Who - Star Wars - A24 / Indie Studios & Cinema - Video games (Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Indies etc.) Segment 2: Weirdest Product of the Week (+ other CynOpt segments) 0:48:47 Phill and Nick look back at the best weird products highlighted on the podcast in order to find the “Weirdest Product of CynOpt”. They then look back at the shorter lived segments which were trialled throughout the show. Segment 3: Reflecting on The Cynical Optimists podcast 2015-2022 1:09:54 Phill and Nick reflect on the podcast itself, how it changed over the years, and how our hosts have changed too. Outro 1:47:49 Thank you for listening to The Cynical Optimists! Love, Phill & Nick x (the post-outro ending is us leaving the room and bumping into one of Phill’s housemates coming up the stairs…)
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • The Out-of-this-World Star Wars Quiz (#99)

    The Out-of-this-World Star Wars Quiz (#99)
    May 30 2022
    This week, Phill and Nick are joined by friends for one last quiz episode - Star Wars! Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlI8cBeHHGf-8-WjziZiNw Twitter: https://twitter.com/holoprojectors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holoprojectors Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/holoprojectors Stream Archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3Pn0XY0g0axDBInXULItw -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill (@holophill) and Nick. Guest starring Vicky and Stef. Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Idris Hayward Edited by Nick Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:37 The Star Wars Quiz! 0:02:23 Vicky hosts as Phill, Nick and Stef compete to see who can get the most points in the Star Wars quiz!
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    58 mins
  • Dr. Strange 2, New Doctor Who, Weird Al Biopic, Nintendo Labour complaints, Cuphead Hot Sauce (#98)

    Dr. Strange 2, New Doctor Who, Weird Al Biopic, Nintendo Labour complaints, Cuphead Hot Sauce (#98)
    May 10 2022
    This week, Phill and Nick bring this whole thing full circle by talking about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Other news includes the new Kenobi trailer, the release of the Playdate and the teaser for the Game of Thrones spin-off. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlI8cBeHHGf-8-WjziZiNw Twitter: https://twitter.com/holoprojectors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holoprojectors Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/holoprojectors Stream Archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3Pn0XY0g0axDBInXULItw -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill (@holophill) and Nick. Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Idris Hayward Edited by Phill Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:37 TV/Film news 0:04:59 - Spider-Man director Jon Watts pulls out of Fantastic Four film - New trailer for Obi Wan Kenobi on May 4 - Ashoka has started production - Avatar 2: Way of Water trailer released - Justin Lin drops out of Fast X over dispute with Vin Diesel - First trailer released for Weird Al Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe - Sony announces “El Muerto” film - First images of Margot Robbie as Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s film of the same name - New Dungeons and Dragons movie subtitled “Honour Among Thieves”; stars Hugh Grant and Justice Smith - Game of Thrones: House of Dragon gets new teaser trailer - Ncuti Gatwa announced as the Fourteenth Doctor on Doctor Who Gaming news 0:30:28 - Playdate releases to positive reception - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is getting DLC from the non-Skywalker TV and Films - GOG and CD Projekt Red introduce menstrual leave for employees - Nintendo of America receives allegations of mistreatment of contractors and labour complaints - Sony’s gender discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed but may be resubmitted - The State of New York is suing Activision-Blizzard over the sale to Microsoft - Yuji Naka forced out of Balan Wonderworld, takes to Twitter to vent - Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media are working on a new Star Wars game - Force Unleashed publisher shows interest in bringing Star Wars: Rogue Squadron back - PlayStation is starting a new games preservation department according to tweet - Sony reportedly requiring some developers to create timed trials for PlayStation Plus Premium - Microsoft and Bethesda doing their E3-ish showcase on 12 June - Microsoft reportedly working on putting in-game ads in free-to-play Xbox games - Marvel’s Avengers game is adding Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor - Sega plans to delist digital versions of games in upcoming Sonic Origins - Rockstar has edited transphobic elements in GTA V re-release - Intel CEO says to expect chip shortages until at least 2024 - Weird Product of the Week 1: Final Fantasy VII Buster Sword Clock (https://www.destructoid.com/this-final-fantasy-vii-buster-sword-clock-has-alarm-music-from-the-game/) - Weird Product of the Week 2: Cuphead Hot Sauce (https://inkwellislesstore.com/collections/hot-sauce) Discussion: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 1:00:04 Phill and Nick enter the multiverse for the new Doctor Strange movie - spoilers from 1:12:27. Outro 1:39:43
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    1 hr and 43 mins
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