My heart to your heart, my thoughts to your thoughts. We get a little Westworld mind meld mesh network style this week as Akecheta takes us and Maeve on a journey through the birth of consciousness, and a people known as Ghost Nation. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 04:23 Guest Feedback - 56:51 Breaking The Code - 1:02:02 Closing - 1:04:14 Read More...

Answers have arrived in Les Ecorches! Westworld takes another exciting leap towards its Season 2 finale as Bernard’s tortured memory begins to finally fill in the missing components to the insanity taking place. This episode sees the demise of many beloved characters, as well as sets up the inevitable fate of several others. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 02:37 Guest Feedback - 1:04:29 Breaking The Code - 1:17:59 Closing - 1:25:35 Read More...

My mind to your your mind? Phase Space saw the the sci-fi ramp up this week as well as Dolores' plan to infiltrate the Mesa. But who is really in control? We discuss this the return of Emily plus Maeve's homecoming. Don't wait! Subscribe to the podcast now. Is this... Now? Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 04:44 Guest Feedback - 1:00:50 Breaking The Code - 1:09:09 Closing - 1:14:56 Read More...

The episode we’ve been waiting for since the Season 1 finale has finally arrived: Welcome to Shogun World! Maeve and her posse have arrived at our latest park exploration, as we immerse ourselves in Asian culture and symbolism. What strikes our group as odd, are the multitude of similarities at play. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 06:30 Guest Feedback - 1:10:55 Breaking The Code - 1:23:25 Closing - 1:30:18 Read More...

James Delos is subjected to his own Riddle of the Sphinx this week as we try to determine what man is while William takes death head-on, before ultimately coming face-to-face with his greatest foe. Bernard stumbles across an old friend who just might be able to save his degrading existence. We ask some philosophical questions on this week's show. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 03:22 Guest Feedback - 1:21:56 Breaking The Code - 1:29:35 Closing - 1:34:19 Read More...

What kind of leader will Dolores be? How about Maeve? Different paths are taken on the way to "Glory", while in other parts of the world, we see glimpses of both Shogun World and The Raj aka parks 2 and 6. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 05:26 Guest Feedback - 1:00:00 Breaking The Code - 1:07:15 Closing - 1:20:18 Read More...

Reunion takes us to the root of the park, as the origins of Westworld are revealed. Dolores continues her quest to reach "The Valley Beyond". Maeve questions Dolores' motives as they have a brief encounter, while the Man In Black teams back up with an old friend. Opening & Guest Survey - 0:00 Main Loop - 02:52 Guest Feedback - 1:03:33 Breaking The Code - 1:10:21 Closing - 1:17:02 Read More...

Aaron and Troy kick open the saloon doors on another spectacular season of HBO’s hit series, Westworld, by breaking down every major character’s arc in the premiere episode. What is going on with Bernard? How far will Dolores’ rage take her? Is Maeve on her own path? Most importantly…is that TEDDY? Grab your hat and your headphones, this podcast is the ONLY show which will not only cover the premiere in typical detail, it also features interviews with Elsie and Sizemore, as well as a...

We open "The Door" on a new season of the Beyond Westworld Podcast as we discuss the character direction we hope to see as well as share some summer fun. Plus all the news around the Reddit AMA and all the ARG and website coverage you can handle. Opening - 0:00 Rick Rolling Reddit - 03:48 Season 2 Preview - 11:29 SXSW Westworld Experience - 39:49 Breaking The Code - 48:22 Closing - 1:07:22 Read More...

Season One of HBO's Westworld has officially come to a close. As Aaron and Troy wrap up this season of the Beyond Westworld podcast, we decided to do it right. So, we invited one of our favorite hosts, Michael Ahr of DenOfGeek.com, to join in as we wrap up our thoughts on this fantastic initial season of television. We also take some time to discuss in detail our predictions and expectations for Season Two. Get ready for a ride, as rope our podcast into the stables until its next stop in...

The first season has come to a conclusion, and before we offer our final podcast of this year, we thought it would be a great time to do a crossover podcast with the The Rog, Big D, and Gene from Shat On TV's Westworld Podcast! That's right, for this special episode, Kevin Bachelder from TuningIntoSciFiTV.com moderates as Aaron and Troy partake in a back-and-forth as we combine Beyond Westworld and Shat On TV into a brave new narrative that culminates in the Ultimate Westworld Podcast...

All of the pieces have been played in the exciting Westworld Season Finale, The Bicameral Mind, and now it is time to deconstruct this riveting narrative. What does everything mean for Dolores now that she has seemingly embraced consciousness? Maeve had a plan, and chose another direction. And finally, Robert Ford has shown his hand, the master has revealed his trick, and Aaron and Troy must decipher exactly what it all means as we discuss a phenomenal episode of television on this edition of...

Westworld puts the game into motion as "The Well-Tempered Clavier" sets us up for next week's exciting season finale. On this week's episode, we discuss Maeve's path to independence, Bernard's sad journey, Williams dark passage, and Dolores' final revelation. This is one tense episode as Aaron and Troy discuss everything, including the cornerstone of the human condition, on this episode of Beyond WestworldRead more...

Westworld set the pieces in motion as "Trace Decay" takes a deeper look at hosts and their memories, as our three primary perspectives (Maeve, Bernard, and Dolores) are thrown into chaos. Bernard is forced to come to grips with his nefarious deeds, Maeve prepares an army, and Dolores drifts further away from reality. It's another exciting episode of Beyond Westworld as we ramble our way through yet another deciphering of Ford's complex code.Read more...

The revelation is finally subsiding and we can now talk about what it all means as our detailed discussion on Trompe L'Oeil hits. Is there confirmation for or against the extended timeline theory? Has Maeve taken her update to a new level? As Theresa and Charlotte collude to gain leverage on Ford, will everything go according to plan? Lastly, we finally learn exactly what is going on in that secret cottage Bernard has stumbled upon. This was a game-changing episode for the series, so let's...

Dolores takes a vacation of her own this week, as we shift focus to the remaining players. Robert Ford has a secret, and Bernard stumbles across it leading him to question his alignment to both his mentor, and his former lover Cullen. Sizemore takes his shenanigans to the next level as his drunken stupor places his standing with Delos in jeopardy. And finally, Maeve learns the very brutal truth of her own existence. Read more...

In Pariah, Dolores as well as the audience begin to question if there is more than one of everything as she continues to have echoes of the past haunting her both in and outside of town. Meanwhile the Man In Black continues to drag Lawrence to his last breath as he drains him of his fluids in order to reboot Teddy on his quest for the maze. Read more...

This week more than just Dolores is questioning the nature of her reality. Maeve is seeing flashes before her eyes, too bad for her that Hector Escatan of all people ended up being her constant. Meanwhile Dolores continues her time with Will and Logan as they continue the search for an elusive bounty hunter. They stop off for a spell in Las Mudas, where Dolores has a few flashes of her own. The Man in Black returns on his quest for the entrance to the maze but instead runs into a bathing...

Down and down the rabbit hole we go! This episode had all of us saying "Dear dear how queer everything is.." even before we were handed a copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Elsie and Stubbs chase after a stray run away host who for some reason decided to take a walk to gaze at the starts but gets trapped 127 hours style in a crevice. Dolores and Teddy get front billing this week as they explore their relationship and themselves in more detail. Read More...

This week’s episode, Chestnut, offers our first glimpse at life outside the park, as William learns just what becoming a guest at Westworld truly entails. As he – along with his co-worker, Logan – embraces his nature, William catches a moments with our favorite sentient host. Elsewhere, Sizemore is putting together a sizeable storyline to wow investors, while Robert Ford continues on his path…to something else.Read More...

Join Aaron and Troy as they journey Beyond Westworld, and deep into the heart of HBO's phenomenal new series. We break down every aspect of the exciting premiere, as well as break down all of the major characters, arcs and themes of the episode. What violent delights are in store? Read More...

We have arrived at our final destination before HBO's Westworld makes its world premiere on October 2nd. This week we take a tour of the park itself and discuss everything we know and assume about the upcoming series. Actors, characters, trailers - everything is fair game as we put the movies in the past, live without limits, and focus solely on the series ahead. Read More...

What is Westworld? What are the roots and themes of the upcoming HBO series? In our final episode before we dive deep into HBO's upcoming series, Aaron and Troy discuss the original film, its sequel, Futureworld, and short-lived series Beyond Westworld as well as why these themes still resonate today.Read More...

As we prepare for the October 2nd premiere of the HBO series, Aaron and Troy are joined by Michael Ahr to take a closer look at the original film, Westworld. Read More...

As we prepare for HBO’s launch of another television mega-hit, hosts Aaron and Troy introduce themselves, discuss what they know about the series at this point, and their intended plans for the initial launch of the podcast - BEYOND WESTWORLD! Read More...