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The High Tech Low Life Podcast: A Cyberpunk Media Retrospective

High Tech Low Life

The High Tech Low Life podcast is a review of cyberpunk media throughout the ages. Books, movies, TV, and even games and music are all on the table. The show takes a deep dive into the subject of each episode, relates it to modern life, and just for fun, gives it a rating based a number of criteria. The hosts are lifelong fans of the genre, and hope to revisit some beloved properties, and maybe shine some light on a few that slipped through the cracks.

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02:27:20

Episode 70 - Minority Report

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2024/11/27

Tom Cruise makes his High Tech Low Life debut this week as we cover 2002's Minority Report. This is a pretty good film about a cop who stops crimes before they happen, and whether or not that's actually pretty messed up when you think about it. Also, is it cool to keep slaves in a perpetual bath and submit them to horrific images for their entire lives? I dunno probably not. Lets not do that in our dystopian future, what do ya say? The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk

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Episode 69 - Hardwired Part 2

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2024/11/20

We are back to finish up our recap of the classic cyberpunk novel: Hardwired by Walter John Williams. We got gun fights, we got dog fights, we got throat weasels, we got a plucky band of DIY revolutionaries taking on the capitalist class in air, land and space! What more could you ask for at a time like this? Once again Geoff from Astronomica serves as our trusted wing man. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television,

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Episode 68 - Hardwired Part 1

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2024/11/13

This week we are recapping the incredible cyberpunk novel by Walter John Williams: Hardwired. Though it may have flown under our radar, its influence can be seen throughout the entire cyberpunk genre, and it's a crime that we haven't gotten to it sooner. Seeing as it is the first week in November, 2024, we also do some incredibly dystopian election talk, the entirety of which is available on our patreon (the free tier, no money required). Thanks to Geoff from the Astronomica podcast for joining

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Episode 67 - Mnemonic Courier Episode

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2024/11/06

Nothing to recap this week, we are reading emails, talking about election anxieties, and giving recommendos. Thanks everyone for listening and emailing in questions and comments! The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will revisit the property, it's influences, it's prescience, and enshrine it in the chrome and neon halls of Neo Valhalla

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Episode 66 - Jason X

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2024/10/30

Jason X is technically a movie. Also we talk about the dystopian news of the week, give recommendations, and talk about what's happening on next week's episode. You don't want to miss this one folks! The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will revisit the property, it's influences, it's prescience, and enshrine it in the chrome and neon halls of Neo

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Episode 65 - The Thing

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2024/10/23

It may not be cyberpunk, but it is one of the best science fiction/horror movies ever made, so we are making a brief departure from format to cover John Carpenter's The Thing from 1982. This movie does an incredible job of depicting paranoia, isolation, exhaustion, and terror... actually that's a pretty good description of the dystopia we find ourselves in today, so maybe this isn't such a departure from format. Anyway, the movie rules. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of

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Episode 64 - Dark City

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2024/10/16

Remember that movie from the end of the 90's where everyone wore black and the main character had almost psychic-like powers? Where few humans realized that their reality was being constructed for them by something more powerful, and they had to wake up and try to stop those creatures in their own realm? No not THAT movie, I'm talking about Dark City from 1998. A fun and weird little sci fi film that, though it definitely isn't very cyberpunk, shares many of the themes that most cyberpunk films

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Episode 63 - Cyber City Oedo 808

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2024/10/09

Cyber City Oedo 808 is a 3 part Anime miniseries from 1991 and it may just be the most quotable piece of content we've covered on this show. Earmuff the kiddies because the cursing in this one is infectious, but also hilarious. Basically three 40 minute episode give us glimpses into 3 convicted criminals turned non-consensual cops as they attempt to shorten their sentences by being bounty hunters for the Cyber City PD. It's funny, it's action packed, it's old school anime. The High Tech Low

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Episode 62 - Tank Girl

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2024/10/02

This week we are joined by Robin AKA Nightshift Femboy to cover 1995's Tank Girl starring Lori Petty. A movie that may not be great, but is definitely not boring. If you've ever been curious what Law and Order: SVU's Ice-T looks like as a kangaroo-man, your answer lies within this film. Also within this film is an incredible 90's soundtrack. Unfortunately it also contains a lot of casual sexual harrassment which is impossible to ignore, so content warning in advance for that. The High Tech Low

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Episode 61 - The Creator

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2024/09/25

Much like your hosts, The Creator is a very good looking film with a lot of fundamental flaws that makes it almost unbearable to watch or listen to. Unlike your hosts, it cost 80 million dollars to make. This week we recap it, talk about the few things it got very right, and the many, many things it got very wrong. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we

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Episode 60 - A Scanner Darkly

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2024/09/18

All Banger Autumn continues with a movie that, though it may not seem traditionally cyberpunk on its face, is certainly cyberpunk in it's themes and vibes. Heavy drug use, dirty police tricks, and manipulative corporations all feature heavily, as does this podcasts's titular concepts of High Tech and Low Life. Together they form a film that is equally funny, strange, and heartbreaking. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film,

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Episode 59 - The Terminator

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2024/09/11

This week we are hitting one of the big movies of the cyberpunk genre: The Terminator. Schwarzenegger, Hamilton, that other guy, directed by the Titanic dude, you know who he is. And on this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by the terminator of our hearts: Sean Faust. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will revisit the property, it's

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Episode 58 - Freejack

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2024/09/04

Sometimes all you need is a great concept to make a good movie. This is not one of those times. The concept may be solid, but the execution of Freejack is bad for a number of reasons, not the least of which is Mick Jagger, yes that Mick Jagger, giving probably the most disastrous performance of his career, including Altamont. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In

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Episode 57 - Idoru Part 2

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2024/08/28

This week's episode is a continuation of our in-depth discussion of William Gibson's Idoru, book 2 in the Bridge Trilogy. We are stoked to be joined, once again, by Geoff from Astronomica to help us with this deep dive. Check out Part 1 if you're confused as to what is happening. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will revisit the property, it's

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Episode 56 - Idoru Part 1

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2024/08/21

We are back from a long Hiatus with Part 1 of our two-parter on William Gibson's Idoru, book 2 in the Bridge Trilogy. This book delves into themes of celebrity, and how it effects those in it's orbit, while utilizing some classic gibson cyberpunk tropes and characters to tell a phenomenal story. We are joined, once again, by Geoff from Astronomica to help us get into it. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television,

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Episode 55 - Midsommar (Not That One)

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2024/07/10

Frustrating schedules remain in effect, but there was time this week to get together and bust out a tight 90 covering some current events, recommendos, and general podcast housekeeping, with a lot of digressions. Were you curious what your hosts would talk about if their podcast had no structure whatsoever? This is what you would get. Hopefully some of you like it! The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature,

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01:21:27

CREEK OF THE WEEK HOSTILE TAKEOVER

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2024/07/03

What is this a crossover episode? If you haven't heard us talk about it on air, Creek of the Week is basically Eric and Josh commenting over a randomly selected episode of Dawson's Creek, the infamous 90's WB sitcom. We had limited time this week so we recorded a new one for funsies, and we are releasing it here because we think some of the subscribers to this feed might appreciate it. If it isn't your bag, you can skip this one. We still make a lot of 9/11 and handjob jokes either way. Also a

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Patreon Sneak Peek - Burst City Watchalong

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2024/06/12

This week is a re release of one of our Patreon exclusive episodes in which we were joined by Geoff of Astronomica to watch the classic Japanese proto-cyberpunk film Burst City. Recording it was a lot of fun, and I always wanted to get it out on the main feed, so no time like Summer Vacation to do just that. It also has like 4 minutes of awkward solo-podcasting at the beginning to introduce it if you're into that. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all

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Episode 54 - The Lawnmower Man

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2024/05/29

This movie sucks. Don't watch it. No matter how bad we are at podcasting, I can nearly guarantee that listening to us recap The Lawnmower Man is more entertaining (and shorter) than actually watching it. We did our best to wring some joy out of that 122 minute slog. Man, I'm really selling this one. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will

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Episode 53 - Escape from L.A.

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2024/05/22

Escape from L.A. sure is something. Is it something good? Sort of. Is it something bad? Yeah, kinda that too. You just have to take it for what it is, enjoy the ride, and check your uncanny valley at the door, because for all it's other faults and triumphs, the CGI is not pretty. The High Tech Low Life Podcast is a retrospective of cyberpunk fiction across all forms of media. Film, Television, Literature, Games, and Music are all on the table. In each episode we will revisit the property, it's

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