Matrix 404

Therese Lacson & Avery Kaplan

The Matrix 404 Podcast examines all aspects of the Matrix universe with hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan! Each week the two hosts discuss the influential films by the Wachowskis, breaking down the cultural and philosophical impacts of the extended Matrix universe leading up to "The Matrix: Resurrections"!

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15 episodes
Updated Feb 2, 2022
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Feb 2, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Matrix 404 Episode 15: Reactions & Reception
Hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with their colleagues to talk about their reactions to The Matrix Resurrections, what they liked and what they didn't like about the movie. We spoke with Jimmy Aquino (@jimmyaquino), Kay-B (@TheLadyKayB), Joe Grunenwald (@joegrunenwald), Kyle Pinion (@kylepinion), Hannah Lodge (@hjlodge), and Greg Silber (@GregSilber). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Jan 7, 2022 · 1 hr
Matrix 404 Episode 14: Talk with Lilah Sturgess
Hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with writer Lilah Sturges to talk about her experience with The Matrix, her reaction to Resurrections, and her perspective on the trans allegories of this universe. You may know Lilah for her work on the graphic novel Lumberjanes, the graphic novel adaptations of The Magicians and Dune, the upcoming The Science of Ghosts, and the project Trans Pizza. Visit Lilah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilahSturges Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Dec 31, 2021 · 2 hr 34 min
Matrix 404 Episode 13: I Fly or I Fall (The Matrix Resurrections!)
Hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to finally talk about the new movie: The Matrix Resurrections! They start off with their non-spoiler reactions (01:08) before quickly devolving into their spoilery reactions to the movie (02:34). Then, they each discuss their experiences with The Matrix Resurrections U.S. Premiere (for pictures, go to the Twitter) (15:02). Then, they jump into the movie, introducing the movie (40:01), before going on a deep dive recap (49:20). Finally, they close out the episode with a chat about expanding the universe and where they want the story to go next (2:25:23). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Dec 20, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
Matrix 404 Episode 12: Talk with NeoMatrixology
In the twelfth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with Lazarus of the NeoMatrixology website to talk about his experience running a YouTube channel, his thoughts on the Matrix Universe, and his various upcoming projects. Visit Lazarus' page: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyLikwid Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Dec 15, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Matrix 404 Episode 11: I Still Know Kung Fu (Updates & Theories)
In the eleventh episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to dole out some wacky Matrix universe theories (48:43). But first, they talk about some of the significant clips from the second Resurrections trailer (14:52), also they chat about the clip released during the Game Awards (14:52), they discuss their thoughts on The Matrix Awakens game demo (18.58), their thoughts on the official soundtrack for Resurrections (41:15), and also what indie comics publisher they want to see take on the next generation of Matrix comics (44:54). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Dec 7, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Matrix 404 Episode 10: Go Ask Alice (Resurrections Speculation & Snacks)
In the tenth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to talk about the fourth movie! They speculate about the released teaser trailers (01:42) and tv spots (35:08) (not the most recent trailer, but they'll chat about that next week), read some interviews (44:24), analyze some posters (57:50), and then finally Therese shows Avery her six-course dinner menu (1:20:13) based on the Matrix universe! Follow along with our visual aids for this episode: https://imgur.com/a/kYgwdR8 Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Nov 21, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
Matrix 404 Episode 9: Know Thyself (Theme, Philosophy, and Culture)
In the ninth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together to talk about the themes and motifs within the Matrix universe (00:52), then discuss four main philosophical ideas that are connected to the series (20:05), before discussing the positive and negative cultural impact of the series (01:08:26). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Nov 15, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
Matrix 404 Episode 8: Biological Interface Program (The Matrix Online)
In the eighth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of "The Matrix Online" (1:09), before going into a detailed rundown of the plot of the game (07:14), discussing their thoughts on the story (1:17:08), choosing their favorite plot arcs (1:31:41), and which game of the three games is essential lore (1:40:15). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Nov 7, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Matrix 404 Episode 7: Kierkegaard Says... (Enter The Matrix & Path of Neo)
In the seventh episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of two Matrix games (00:58), before going into a detailed rundown of "The Path of Neo" (05:27), and "Enter the Matrix"(18:29), and they discuss the two games and their thoughts on what might come from the future (1:02:08). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Oct 24, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
Matrix 404 Episode 6: No Flowers In The Real World (Comics)
In the sixth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of The Matrix Comics Collection (01:04), before going into a detailed rundown of some of the comics published in the 20th Anniversary Edition (05:49), they discuss what they hope to see in the future in reference to Resurrections (1:23:01), and then play favorites with the comics, characters, and lore (1:28:21). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Oct 16, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Matrix 404 Episode 5: All Reality Is Virtual (The Animatrix)
In the fifth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of "The Animatrix" (00:50), before getting to a detailed rundown of the anthology (04:09), and then awarding the shorts with their top superlatives (1:00:40). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Oct 9, 2021 · 1 hr 40 min
Matrix 404 Episode 4: A Dangerous Game (Revolutions)
In the fourth episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of "The Matrix Revolutions" (00:45), before getting to a detailed rundown of the third film, referencing the commentary tracks and the shooting scripts (05:46), then finally discussing the ending of the trilogy and their thoughts on the series overall (1:10:51). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Sep 25, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Matrix 404 Episode 3: Cause and Effect (Reloaded)
In this third episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan break down the basics of "The Matrix Reloaded" (00:46), before getting to a detailed rundown of the first film, referencing the commentary tracks and the shooting scripts (08:18), then finally discussing some of their highlights of the film (1:43:27). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Sep 18, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
Matrix 404 Episode 2: Follow the White Rabbit (The Matrix)
In this second episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan discuss the new "Resurrections" trailer and speculate what might come from the fourth film (00:37), then they break down the basic facts of "The Matrix" (07:32), before getting to a detailed rundown of the first film, referencing the commentary tracks and the shooting scripts (15:05), then finally discussing some of their highlights of the film (1:40:39). Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!
Sep 11, 2021 · 28 min
Matrix 404 Episode 1: The Matrix Has You
In this first episode of the Matrix 404 Podcast, hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan discuss their first impressions of The Matrix and its extended universe. Therese and Avery talk about how they were introduced to the movies, how they affected their lives, and how far they've delved into the universe. Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com!