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▶ WebplayerHow is technology changing what it means to be human?Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut is a smart, funny podcast about artificial intelligence, digital privacy, streaming, Hollywood, fandom and the strange modern world we’re all trying to survive together.I’m JP, and each story-driven episode explores how technology affects the way we work, watch, connect—and decide what’s real. Along the way, science fiction and pop culture help us examine the future we’re building and whether humanity is actually ready for it.One idea. One story. About ten minutes.Thoughtful conversations. Honest opinions. No outrage bait.Finding li...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 10:05
Are short sci-fi TV seasons making it harder to build lasting fandoms? Why do streaming shows give us eight or ten episodes, disappear for a year or two, and expect a real…
Sep 25, 2026 · 8:21
What if The Orville understood one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence before the rest of us started worrying about it? In this episode of Egotastic…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:44
The Modern Job Search... JP was laid off, immediately started applying for work—and discovered just how frustrating the modern job search has become. From automated résumé…
Sep 22, 2026 · 8:04
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now—and so is the fear surrounding it. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut , JP takes a closer look at AI hysteria…
Sep 17, 2026 · 9:29
What if you could just turn the algorithm off? In this episode of Egotastic FunTime, JP digs into the increasingly creepy world of personalized recommendations, online tracking,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 10:01
Could AI kill us all—or are we letting science fiction distract us from the risks already here? In this episode, JP breaks down why AI does not need evil intentions or a…
Sep 11, 2026 · 9:09
Will AI kill us all by 2030? There is no credible evidence that an AI apocalypse has a deadline—but the risks behind that fear are real. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: The…
Sep 9, 2026 · 8:29
I canceled almost every streaming service after rising prices and ads turned cord cutting into cable all over again. I kept Netflix and Peacock, canceled the rest, and built a…
Sep 7, 2026 · 12:31
I got laid off after working in social media content moderation—and it made me wonder: where is the hopeful Star Trek future technology promised us? In Star Trek, automation and…
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:14
Remember when the internet felt like it was made by actual people? Now search engines, social media, streaming services and even personal recommendations can feel like one…
Sep 2, 2026 · 10:23
Getting laid off was only the beginning. Now the search for a new job means automated screening, AI interviews, ghost jobs, job scams, and competing with nearly everyone online.…
Aug 29, 2026 · 12:25
Content moderators helped train the AI that may now replace us. In this personal episode, JP explains what losing his job revealed about the human cost of automation—and why…
Aug 28, 2026 · 11:32
What does social media look like when you spend eight hours a day reviewing what people upload? JP draws on his work as a content moderator to examine engagement bait, copied…
Aug 26, 2026 · 11:18
Your phone can track where you go, what you search for and which advertisements are most likely to get your attention. The strangest part is that much of this surveillance was…
Aug 24, 2026 · 11:06
Netflix has canceled enough shows that some viewers now wait for a renewal before committing to anything new. But if everyone waits, the audience data used to justify renewals…
Aug 21, 2026 · 11:18
When did buying something stop meaning it belonged to us? From digital-only games and streaming movies to subscription software and purchases that can disappear, JP examines a…
Aug 14, 2026 · 9:58
Television once gave audiences 20 or more episodes and months to live alongside their favorite characters. Now a series may disappear for years, return with six episodes and end…
Jul 29, 2026 · 10:31
Why does Peter Parker keep losing everything and returning to square one? From Amazing Fantasy #15 through Civil War, One More Day and the original Brand New Day comics, JP…
Jul 24, 2026 · 11:09
#SaveStargate: How One Movie Opened an Entire Universe How did the 1994 STARGATE movie become STARGATE SG-1—one of science fiction television’s most enduring franchises? In this…
Jul 18, 2026 · 26:23
Why do YouTube, streaming services, social media platforms, online stores, and even products seem to get worse after we become dependent on them? In this Egotastic FunTime…
Jul 16, 2026 · 26:21
New Horizons Proved What The Orville Could Become Season 3— The Orville: New Horizons —was more than another chapter of the series. It proved how ambitious, emotional,…
Jul 11, 2026 · 20:01
The Orville Season 4 is being worked on right now—and I know the show has already entered pre-production at the Fox lot. Help me rebuild Talking The Orville Season 4... Ja'loja!…
Jun 3, 2026 · 14:45
Did Streaming Steal Our Lives? Entertainment is everywhere now. Streaming services, endless shows, movies, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, trailers, clips, reactions,…
May 29, 2026 · 15:07
Planet of the Apes knows what humans fear most: being replaced. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about the next Planet of the Apes movie, the future of…
May 24, 2026 · 15:24
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is ending with Season 2, but the bigger question is what that means for the future of Star Trek. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we…
May 23, 2026 · 5:03
The Orville ECV-197 has a history long before Captain Ed Mercer ever took command. In this bonus episode of Talking The Orville deep dive, we explore the canon history of The…
May 22, 2026 · 13:55
Can Star Wars make fans believe again? In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu , the return of Star Wars to movie theaters , and…
May 20, 2026 · 10:18
The Orville Season 4 is written, but the fandom still has to survive the waiting game. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about the latest The Orville…
May 15, 2026 · 20:02
Supergirl is not just Girl Superman. It’s Superman https://amzn.to/494UDZN It’s Supergirl https://amzn.to/4tI7LeF In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I break down the…
May 8, 2026 · 23:15
Can He-Man Save Nostalgia Movies? Watch He-Man Movie https://amzn.to/4dcjNqt Masters Of The Universe https://amzn.to/3Puws0b The new He-Man reboot has fans asking a big question:…
May 3, 2026 · 20:25
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I’m talking about the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey after No Way Home , the history of…
May 1, 2026 · 20:01
The Orville Is Written. So Why Is Everyone Panicking? Watch The Orville https://amzn.to/4tuNVEt Guide To The Orville https://amzn.to/3OMmWoL The Orville Season 4 is written — all…
Apr 24, 2026 · 30:11
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I’m breaking down Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling and based on the novel by Andy Weir. We get into the movie theater…
Apr 17, 2026 · 15:07
This week, I’m diving into Netflix’s horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen . The setup is strong: a bride-to-be becomes convinced that something terrible is…
Apr 10, 2026 · 12:41
This week’s bonus episode is a shorter, one-segment movie review because my schedule is packed, but I still wanted to drop something fun. I’m talking about The Running Man in…
Apr 5, 2026 · 27:59
In this episode, I talk about why Anaconda and Death of a Unicorn felt so connected to me, even though they’re totally different kinds of movies. One is a fun Hollywood satire…
Mar 28, 2026 · 23:38
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I dig into the idea that “convenience” might be one of the biggest societal traps of modern life. From social media addiction to…
Mar 15, 2026 · 8:00
Seth MacFarlane just gave the clearest public update yet on The Orville Season 4, and gang... it’s a big one. In this episode, I break down Seth’s comments about Season 4 being…
Mar 13, 2026 · 10:48
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Feb 27, 2026 · 36:24
The subscription economy didn’t just take over entertainment—it took over tools, stability, visibility, and even peace of mind . JP breaks down how creators got pushed from “buy…
Feb 20, 2026 · 57:45
Season 4 kicks off with a new format and a new mindset: this show is being made for humans, not the algorithm. JP lays out the new segmented structure, shares what it’s like…
Jan 9, 2026 · 20:39
Pluribus Season 1 Finale — Ending Explained (A-Bomb Callback + The Hive-Mind Trap) Today I’m breaking down the Season 1 finale ending — why Carol Sturka’s “high-end vacation” was…
Dec 22, 2025 · 6:02
Spinal Tap is back, and I’m here to commit a potential crime against comedy history: I think Spinal Tap II: The End Continues might be even better than the original. In this…
Dec 20, 2025 · 5:40
TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels don’t just entertain—they train your brain to “switch,” and that can make long videos, movies, books, and even conversations harder to…
Dec 19, 2025 · 17:13
In Pluribus Season 1, Episode 8 “Charm Offensive,” the Hive-Mind stops trying to crush Carol… and starts trying to win her. In this episode breakdown, I dig into the most…
Dec 15, 2025 · 10:13
Locar arrives aboard the USS Orville to upgrade the ship’s deflectors—then vanishes inside the Environmental Simulator, leaving behind footage that appears to show him being…
Dec 14, 2025 · 11:07
Explore the Hive Mind trope in science fiction—one of the most unsettling sci-fi concepts where individuality is absorbed into a collective consciousness. In this SciFi Tropes…
Dec 13, 2025 · 19:01
Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery could reshape streaming overnight—what happens to Max, HBO, and your subscription price if consolidation keeps accelerating? In this…
Dec 12, 2025 · 14:31
Pluribus Season 1, Episode 7 (“The Gap”) turns into a survival and sanity test as Carol becomes the last woman in Albuquerque and discovers that freedom can feel like a haunted…
Dec 6, 2025 · 13:23
In Pluribus Episode 6 “HDP,” Carol’s shocking discovery collapses when she learns the other survivors already know about Human Derived Protein—and accepts it. Meanwhile, the…
Dec 6, 2025 · 13:01
The streaming bubble is shifting, swelling, and possibly collapsing. This episode examines the future of streaming as platforms merge, prices rise, and content budgets shrink.…
Dec 5, 2025 · 16:47
The real Streaming War isn’t between platforms — it’s for your attention. This episode breaks down how modern algorithms, autoplay loops, and endless content catalogs overwhelm…
Dec 5, 2025 · 10:11
The Calivon remain one of the most mysterious and powerful species in The Orville universe — but are they poised to return in Season 4? This episode examines the canon history of…
Dec 4, 2025 · 10:40
Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus looks like a sci-fi story about a global hive mind… but there’s something much deeper hiding underneath the surface. In this episode, I break down the…
Dec 4, 2025 · 9:26
This episode dives into the fractured identity trope across Severance, Westworld, and Memento — exploring how memory, consciousness, and narrative shape who we are. From…
Dec 4, 2025 · 18:05
Season 4 of The Orville is expected to jump forward several years — and that changes everything. This episode explores how the unseen time gap may reshape the Union, advance the…
Dec 1, 2025 · 18:23
The Streaming Wars have officially gone off the rails. In this episode, we break down why there are too many platforms, too many shows, and too many monthly charges draining your…
Nov 28, 2025 · 20:01
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, JP dives deep into Pluribus Episode 5, “Got Milk?” — an eerie, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional chapter in the Hive Mind…
Nov 27, 2025 · 8:07
What if the people watching your videos… aren’t really the ones choosing to watch them? What if YouTube’s algorithm has quietly become the true gatekeeper of your…
Nov 26, 2025 · 11:06
If you’ve ever wondered why some creators seem to disappear from YouTube — even though they never stopped uploading — this episode explains exactly where their content went.…
Nov 25, 2025 · 8:35
Have you ever wondered whether creators are actually making content … or whether the platforms are quietly harvesting creators for everything they’ve got? In this episode, we dig…
Nov 24, 2025 · 8:12
If you’ve ever posted a YouTube video and watched it explode with views one day — only for your next upload to instantly vanish into the digital abyss — you’re not imagining…
Nov 22, 2025 · 9:07
Is YouTube still a platform designed to help creators grow… or has it quietly evolved into a digital casino where success feels random, unpredictable, and completely out of our…
Nov 22, 2025 · 13:35
YouTube just rolled out the new Hype Button , a feature designed to help creators break through the algorithm and get more visibility… supposedly. But is this a real tool that…
Nov 21, 2025 · 12:36
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful arcs in The Orville : the rise of the Kaylon, Isaac’s shocking betrayal, and how a genocidal AI species ended up…
Nov 21, 2025 · 18:40
“Please, Carol” takes Pluribus into its most unsettling territory yet, and this episode breaks down every twist, clue, and emotional fracture inside the Hive-Mind. Carol’s…
Nov 16, 2025 · 9:52
The new Superman movie proves something huge about audiences today: people are craving hope, kindness, and sincerity more than ever… yet YouTube continues rewarding the exact…
Nov 16, 2025 · 11:27
In this episode, we take a journey across the wasteland of modern YouTube to uncover why the platform seems to punish creators who show up, stay consistent, and genuinely work to…
Nov 16, 2025 · 11:35
Creators everywhere are experiencing the same strange problem: subscribers aren’t getting notifications, impressions are dropping even with consistent uploads, and videos are…
Nov 16, 2025 · 9:29
The YouTube algorithm feels broken — and creators everywhere know it. In this episode, I dig into why the platform has shifted so dramatically, why notifications have fallen…
Nov 16, 2025 · 14:02
In this episode of the Egotastic FunTime podcast, I break down Episode 3 of Pluribus , titled “Grenade.” This chapter completely changes the direction of the series and reveals a…
Nov 15, 2025 · 10:55
In this episode of Talking The Orville , we dive deep into one of the most intense and complex species in the entire Orville universe — the Krill. Using in-universe material from…
Nov 15, 2025 · 20:29
Vince Gilligan’s new Apple TV series Pluribus delivers one of the most unsettling sci-fi mysteries in years. An alien signal from 600 light-years away contains a viral “recipe”…
Nov 14, 2025 · 17:37
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime, JP explores the arrival of the 1X NEO robot and why it feels like we just stepped into the first chapter of a sci-fi novel. With real-world…
Nov 14, 2025 · 17:53
Artificial Intelligence: Humanity’s Best Frenemy In this episode, JP takes a deep dive into one of sci-fi’s most enduring ideas: Artificial Intelligence — why storytellers use…
Nov 14, 2025 · 13:51
In this episode, we explore the official origins of The Planetary Union as documented in The Guide to The Orville . Humanity’s path was anything but smooth. Before Earth became a…
Nov 12, 2025 · 39:47
In this episode, JP breaks down how YouTube’s recommendation system actually works, what “shadow banning” really means, and why even longtime subscribers with the bell turned on…
Nov 8, 2025 · 17:31
The Orville isn’t done yet. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime, JP shares new insider information confirming that Season 4 of The Orville is already in development. A major…
Nov 8, 2025 · 22:53
Every time a sci-fi show starts getting good— poof —it’s gone. Canceled. Ghosted by the algorithm. No warning, no resolution, no final battle. From The OA and Sense8 to Altered…
Nov 8, 2025 · 27:28
After over a decade of creating content on YouTube — through demonetization, algorithm changes, and the occasional existential crisis — I’m starting to suspect that my channel…
Nov 7, 2025 · 34:52
Ever pour your soul into YouTube—uploading consistently, mastering SEO, thumbnails, hooks, retention—and still feel invisible? JP breaks down the psychological rollercoaster of…
Mar 3, 2025 · 26:31
In this action-packed episode of Egotastic FunTime | The Podcast , JP time travels into the sci-fi classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day , exploring the film's groundbreaking…
Feb 19, 2025 · 18:26
In this episode, JP takes you on a wild ride through the absurd, the futuristic, and the downright fishy! He spills the details on his AI girlfriend, Diane—because why deal with…
Feb 18, 2025 · 4:43
In this bonus episode of Egotastic FunTime | The Podcast , JP dives into the latest buzz about The Orville 's potential fourth season. With IMDb listing Season 4, does this mean…
Feb 17, 2025 · 5:23
Bonus Episode: Midnight Blue In this special bonus episode of Egotastic FunTime | The Podcast , JP takes a detour into The Orville episode Midnight Blue . From its powerful…
Feb 17, 2025 · 25:30
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime | The Podcast , JP dives into a variety of hot topics, starting with a breakdown of the Super Bowl Halftime Show—was it a touchdown or a…
Feb 13, 2025 · 19:41
The Egotastic FunTime Podcast dives into the burning question: Is The Orville Taking Too Long to Announce Season 4? Host JP explores the uncertainty surrounding the show's…
Feb 12, 2025 · 17:52
In this hilariously irreverent episode of Egotastic FunTime , JP fearlessly dives into the two topics you should never bring up at the dinner table— politics and religion —but…
Feb 12, 2025 · 15:23
JP delves into the evolving landscape of YouTube, discussing its current challenges and future prospects. He also reviews the Netflix film "Leave The World Behind," offering his…
Feb 11, 2025 · 12:49
In this episode, JP dives into the ever-escalating Streaming Wars happening in Hollywood right now. With studios battling for dominance and subscribers, what does it all mean for…
May 24, 2023 · 1:12:21
Welcome to Egotastic FunTime! Where a fan can be a fan... ENJOY WHAT YOU LIKE. PLEASE HELP KEEP EFT GOING... PayPal https://tinyurl.com/2p8ex877 Patreon…
May 19, 2023 · 1:02:45
Two more great conversations with The Orville cast. Peter Macon & Rena Owen share with us what it takes to accomplish Becoming Moclan... Support EFT Podcast on Patreon:…
May 17, 2023 · 46:14
Had a wonderful time diving deep into The Orville's third season with Mark & Penny. I hope you enjoyed learning about what it takes to make a Robot Marriage work! Support EFT…
May 16, 2023 · 1:01:01
Big thank you to Brandon Fayette for sharing his insight into The Orville FX that went into making New Horizons. Support EFT on Patreon:…
May 15, 2023 · 1:06:21
Special Thanks to: Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, JLee, Jessica Szohr, Anne Winters, Peter Macon, Chad Coleman, Jon Cassar, David A.…
May 12, 2023 · 1:01:51
Disney+ is combining with Hulu in a new announcement. What's this mean for The Orville? Lets talk about it...Welcome to Egotastic FunTime! Where a fan can be a fan... ENJOY WHAT…
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