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#167: A Close Italian Reading

October 15th, 2021 · 101 minutes

As a main topic, your hosts wonder how many cults they've each been in—and, hey, what even is a cult anyway?

#166: Our Monster

September 30th, 2021 · 75 minutes

John encourages Merlin to share some happy memories of his family's monstrous cat, and Merlin cries a little. This leads to a discussion of the journey of new pet acquisition.

#165: In the Drift

September 17th, 2021 · 94 minutes

The main topic concerns Merlin's recent turn as Mr. Mom.

#164: Casual Injustices

September 3rd, 2021 · 98 minutes

There's follow-up on Merlin's Vacation Results, and your hosts wonder which Doctor they'd each be. The big topic of college continues with thoughts on the thistle of standardized testing.

#163: Big Flyers

August 20th, 2021 · 143 minutes

Merlin shares his Vacation Results.

#162: A Pile of Bed

August 7th, 2021 · 98 minutes

Remembering various animal actors, enumerating genres that need a name, considering the philosophies behind "bag in a bag," and contrasting college with the ordinary crucibles of post-adolescent life.

#161: ASCII Salad Bar

July 24th, 2021 · 111 minutes

Exploring Italian food, celebrating markup languages, and (finally) beginning to tackle the topic of college.

#160: The Spouse Trap

July 10th, 2021 · 106 minutes

Merlin just woke up, John is full of beans, and things get a little silly.

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#159: The Narrow Priesthood

June 25th, 2021 · 79 minutes

Cameras! Just SO much about cameras.

#158: Wait for the Wave

June 11th, 2021 · 136 minutes

As a main topic this week, your hosts discuss Theme Dining Nights. Why can't more experiences be like John's old deli? Differences regarding leftovers are, unfortunately, not reconciled.