The people of The Incomparable play various games, including trivia, classic board games, word games, and even a few reimagined classic game shows from years gone by.
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The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.
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A collection of pop culture podcasts full of smart, funny people who love talking about TV, movies, books, comics, games, and much more. This feed contains episodes from all the podcasts produced by The Incomparable.
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A celebration of films from the classic Hollywood era. Shelly Brisbin leads a merry band through recaps and reviews of great old movies from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.
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A podcast about your 10th grade reading list, hosted by John McCoy.
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A podcast where two guys fill the gaps in their pop-culture knowledge by watching classic movies that they haven't seen before.
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Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.
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The members of The Incomparable panel watch old movies selected by our old-movie sommelier, Philip Michaels, and then talk about them.
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Three yo-yos from the 2020s watch selected episodes of one of the greatest TV shows of the 1980s, “Magnum, p.i.” There are a lot of segments. E-mail magnum@theincomparable.com to suggest episodes or insult other listeners.
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A podcast that’s looking for love in all the right places. Join the Agents of SMOOCH as we delve into the romance of sweeping epics and classic romcoms. Our mission is to investigate the important questions: Should they or shouldn’t they? Is there such a thing as One True Love? Did that smooch have any chemistry? We might not have all the answers, but we know you had us at “Hello.”
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Inconceivable! is a show that tests our panelists’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. Each episode, two teams face off to answer diabolical questions about TV shows, comics, movies, books, games, and more. Host Dan Moren and scorekeeper/announcer Lex Friedman oversee the proceedings, doling out hard-earned points where appropriate. Follow the show on Mastodon.
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Adventuring since 2013, Total Party Kill is an actual-play podcast in which a bunch of friends play D&D on the Internet for your amusement.
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A casual podcast about tech, movies, and whatever else we feel like. Featuring Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
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The Incomparable Radio Theater is a series of original radio shows that pays homage to classic mid-20th century radio while also giving a nod to modern pop culture.
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Every Incomparable network episode about Star Wars (franchise).
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Hosts of The Incomparable discuss recent games they’ve enjoyed playing.
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We watch so you don’t have to! A podcast in which we watch TV and then offer our judgments. From the people who bring you The Incomparable.
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Hello, we are an Apostolic Pentecostal community that want to reach each and every person. Leading them closer to Jesus, bringing them into a life worth living for a deeper relationship with Jesus
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A podcast in which we tell you about a book we just finished, and what we thought of it.
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We place less-loved science fiction films from the past under our microscope and try to understand what went wrong.
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A fortnightly podcast hosted by two adults who aren’t ashamed to proclaim their love for cartoons. With Christina Warren and Mikah Sargent. Check out the Tumblr at cartooncast.co!
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Extras that didn’t make it into The Incomparable. This podcast is now retired. If you’d like podcast extras, we have lots! Become a member today.
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Friends in Your Ears is a podcast where Kathy Campbell interviews podcasters about their favorite podcasts.
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How to attract better clients, charge higher fees and leave “Vendorland” for the world of the Incomparable Expert.
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Never seen The Expanse before and want to get in on the ground floor? Let some long-time podcasters, pop-culture journalists and Doctor Who fans join you as we visit—or revisit—one of the smartest streaming science fiction shows. Podcast artwork by Antony Johnston; podcast theme by Shahid Kamal Ahmad.
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Jason Snell, Erika Ensign, and Chip Sudderth have a post-episode discussion of “Doctor Who” that’s always bigger on the inside.
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A Beverly Cleary podcast with Phil Gonzales and John McCoy.
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An advent calendar in podcast form, full of assorted holiday stuff picked by the people who bring you The Incomparable.
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Love is a many splendored thing, but the stories about it aren’t always as splendid. AJ Knox and Julia Skott try to figure out if they can make chick flicks and romcoms better - or make them weird.
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Bounty hunting, not unlike podcasting, is A Complicated Profession. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss all the new television series from a galaxy far, far away.
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Do you love musical theater? We do too! Every episode, Quinn Rose and a guest lovingly dissect a musical’s music, characters, plot, themes, and anything else that occurs to them.
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All our talk about HBO's "Game of Thrones", including weekly episode reviews.
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We break down every episode of HBO’s “Westworld.”
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A podcast in which Tiff Arment, Mikah Sargent, and Stephen Hackett discussed every single episode of their favorite workplace sitcom, The Office.
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Batman University is a seasonal podcast about you know who. It began with an analysis of episodes of “Batman: The Animated Series” but has now expanded to cover other series, movies, and media. Your professor is Tony Sindelar.
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In honor of Thanksgiving, we review the 1987 classic “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as trapped-together travelers just trying to get home, if there’s even a home to get back to. Jason comes to the realization that this is the Odyssey in the Midwest. Ben Stein has a special sign just to troll pained travelers…
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The Incomparable Mothership 743: Doritos and Tequila
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In honor of Thanksgiving, we review the 1987 classic “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as trapped-together travelers just trying to get home, if there’s even a home to get back to. Jason comes to the realization that this is the Odyssey in the Midwest. Ben Stein has a special sign just to troll pained travelers…
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Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. It’s on once again as we ask our panelists to figure out tricky categories, decipher punny clues about animals, and identify Disney movies with missing letters. Mikah Sargent, Shelly Brisbin, and Tony Sindelar take on Kelly Guimont…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 110: Bogart: Life Comes In Flashes
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A new film tells the story of Humphrey Bogart through the lens of the women who were most important in his life - his mother and his four wives. Shelly talks with Bogey’s son, Stephen Humphrey Bogart, about the new film. Shelly Brisbin Referenced Works Bogart: Life Comes In Flashes Show Notes & Links Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes Trailer…
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A new film tells the story of Humphrey Bogar through the lens of the women who were most important in his life - his mother and his four wives. Shelly talks with Bogey’s son, Stephen Humphrey Bogart, about the new film. Shelly Brisbin Referenced Works Bogart: Life Comes In Flashes Show Notes & Links Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes Trailer Support thi…
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96: "Memories Are Forever" (S2E5-6)
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We wrap up this season of “Magnum, podcast” with a blockbuster two-hour special that introduces us to Magnum’s ex-wife, yet not wife in the eyes of the Catholic Church or the Vietnamese government, Michelle. For an episode that we didn’t like, we try to find positive things where we can. And we muse about how introducing Michelle in season 2 might …
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Magnum, podcast 96: "Memories Are Forever" (S2E5-6)
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We wrap up this season of “Magnum, podcast” with a blockbuster two-hour special that introduces us to Magnum’s ex-wife, yet not wife in the eyes of the Catholic Church or the Vietnamese government, Michelle. For an episode that we didn’t like, we try to find positive things where we can. And we muse about how introducing Michelle in season 2 might …
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Sorkin' In It 4.6: The Head Coach, Dinner and the Morning Mail (Sports Night S1E6)
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Natalie keeps screwing up, and no one will call her on it. Jeremy’s trying to protect Natalie from seeing death threats — and ends up finding the best place to eat in all of Manhattan. And Casey’s mad as hell at a terrible coaching decision. The best decision YOU can make? Checking out this episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Re…
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Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. It’s on once again as we ask our panelists to figure out tricky categories, decipher punny clues about animals, and identify Disney movies with missing letters. Mikah Sargent, Shelly Brisbin, and Tony Sindelar take on Kelly Guimont…
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Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. It’s on once again as we ask our panelists to figure out tricky categories, decipher punny clues about animals, and identify Disney movies with missing letters. Mikah Sargent, Shelly Brisbin, and Tony Sindelar take on Kelly Guimont…
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AUDIO FIXED: Join us for peak 1950s MGM musical. If that doesn’t interest you, I can’t help. Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse dance their hearts out, Oscar Levant levants, and Vincente Minnelli does his usual excellent job as director. We take issue with the plot and at least one of the main characters, but it’s entertaining. And I like the triplets n…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 109: More Beer!
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AUDIO FIXED: Join us for peak 1950s MGM musical. If that doesn’t interest you, I can’t help. Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse dance their hearts out, Oscar Levant levants, and Vincente Minnelli does his usual excellent job as director. We take issue with the plot and at least one of the main characters, but it’s entertaining. And I like the triplets n…
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476: Never Turn Your Back on an Awning
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The good news: Paulie invents “pants of holding,” and N’iss invents “napkidding” (reverse kidnapping). The bad news: due to a small earthquake and a large centaur, the horses are down. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited…
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Total Party Kill 476: Never Turn Your Back on an Awning
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The good news: Paulie invents “pants of holding,” and N’iss invents “napkidding” (reverse kidnapping). The bad news: due to a small earthquake and a large centaur, the horses are down. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited…
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Ross Cleaver returns to talk owls, plates, and Welsh mythology in Alan Garner’s The Owl Service (1967). John McCoy with Ross Cleaver Show Notes & Links Owl Service dinner plate The titular service plate with its owl flowers.By Sophomore Lit
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Ross Cleaver returns to talk owls, plates, and Welsh mythology in Alan Garner’s The Owl Service (1967). John McCoy with Ross Cleaver Show Notes & Links Owl Service dinner plate The titular service plate with its owl flowers. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podca…
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Biff! 217: Giant-Sized Superhero Sweep #11
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This week Dan is back and we try to catch up on all the news. We’ve got a Captain America, we’ve got a Thunderbolts*, and we’ve got so much more. In this Giant Sized episode we try cover what’s what in superhero news while remaining upbeat and being oblivious to a giant red rage monster behind a podium. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English…
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Listener Patrick is concerned about taxonomy, most particularly involving fans that are also lights. John Siracusa and Jason Snell Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.By The Incomparable
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Listener Patrick is concerned about taxonomy, most particularly involving fans that are also lights. John Siracusa and Jason SnellBy Robot or Not?
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Several panelists consider Pixar’s “Inside Out” one of their favorite films. Now it’s time to process “Inside Out 2.” Some struggle with the sequel more than others. But at least Bing Bong makes a tiny cameo. "Inside Out 2" Lex Friedman with Brian Hamilton, David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont Referenced Works Inside Out 2 Show Notes & Links Support th…
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The Incomparable Mothership 742: Hi, Anxiety
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Several panelists consider Pixar’s “Inside Out” one of their favorite films. Now it’s time to process “Inside Out 2.” Some struggle with the sequel more than others. But at least Bing Bong makes a tiny cameo. "Inside Out 2" Lex Friedman with Brian Hamilton, David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont Referenced Works Inside Out 2 Show Notes & Links…
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If anyone thinks that Jane Austen is about sedate manners and social niceties, they ought to dive straight into this mission about Northanger Abbey. This novel is Austen’s version of Mean Girls and there is a lot of naughty business happening below the surface of polite society. Join our Agents as they discuss the novel and the 2007 movie adaptatio…
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If anyone thinks that Jane Austen is about sedate manners and social niceties, they ought to dive straight into this mission about Northanger Abbey. This novel is Austen’s version of Mean Girls and there is a lot of naughty business happening below the surface of polite society. Join our Agents as they discuss the novel and the 2007 movie adaptatio…
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Sorkin' In It 4.5: Mary Pat Shelby (Sports Night S1E5)
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Lex and Brian are at the news desk to record another episode of Sorkin’ In It. This time, the Sports Night team lands a huge interview with a major athlete, but there are surprise conditions. Not only that, but Dana sends Natalie to the pre-interview and… unpleasantness ensues. But, good news, everybody - Dan has a quirky subplot to rise to the cha…
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The Candlekeep crew heads to Waterdeep to meet William Faerl, an elf with a helluva hat, and to play “Good Cop, Good Cop, Neutral Cop, Bad Cop, Bad Cop.” Or is it “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Horse Cop, Little Cop, Lizard Cop”? No, no, of course it’s “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Big Cop, Little Cop, Fake Ghost Cop”! Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 2 To…
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The Candlekeep crew heads to Waterdeep to meet William Faerl, an elf with a helluva hat, and to play “Good Cop, Good Cop, Neutral Cop, Bad Cop, Bad Cop.” Or is it “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Horse Cop, Little Cop, Lizard Cop”? No, no, of course it’s “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Big Cop, Little Cop, Fake Ghost Cop”! Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 2 To…
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Join John and Guy on this Very Special episode where we cover some of our favorite episodes of television to unwind with. Not the best episodes. Not the most consequential, nor the funniest. Just the episodes that are fun and relaxing and help us find a little peace for 42 minutes at a time. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works St…
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108: Let Me Tell You A Story About Heroin
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Susan Hayward won an Oscar. Susan Hayward was a protégé and fan of Barbara Stanwyck. Susan Hayward would like NOT to be put to death for her part in murder, please. Robert Wise (Star Trek: The Motion Picture AND The Sound of Music) directs. And this film showcases not only Miss Hayward, but a crazy intense jazz score. Unlike the usual “women in pri…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 108: Let Me Tell You A Story About Heroin
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Susan Hayward won an Oscar. Susan Hayward was a protégé and fan of Barbara Stanwyck. Susan Hayward would like NOT to be put to death for her part in murder, please. Robert Wise (Star Trek: The Motion Picture AND The Sound of Music) directs. And this film showcases not only Miss Hayward, but a crazy intense jazz score. Unlike the usual “women in pri…
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Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Keith David, and a lack of bozos… It can only be 2000’s “Pitch Black,” one of the finer entries in the always-popular “Alien” homage movie genre. We enthuse about elevated filmmaking, great decisions, and low-budget effects. "Pitch Black" Antony Johnston with Erika Ensign, Tony Sindelar and Todd Vaziri Referenced Works P…
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The Incomparable Mothership 741: Evil Giant Cicadas
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Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Keith David, and a lack of bozos… It can only be 2000’s “Pitch Black,” one of the finer entries in the always-popular “Alien” homage movie genre. We enthuse about elevated filmmaking, great decisions, and low-budget effects. "Pitch Black" Antony Johnston with Erika Ensign, Tony Sindelar and Todd Vaziri Referenced Works P…
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Sorkin' In It 4.4: Intellectual Property (Sports Night S1E4)
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Dan sang happy birthday to Casey. What a jerk! But at least we get to meet Yeardly Smith, and she’s not voicing a Simpson. Meanwhile Casey is frustrated by a fly. Or Dana’s new boyfriend. Or something. None of this makes sense, but have you looked around lately? Escape from the world, friends. Join us. Sorkin’ in it. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren R…
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The ghosts of Pearl Harbor hang over this episode, which doesn’t really have a villain, except for that mobster who’s not really necessary for the plot, and that Admiral who’s just a stickler for the regulations, and… hey, Rick, can you do some research into old crimes? Anyway, Jason gets excited about his new TV show pitch, “Boat Cops,” and we end…
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Magnum, podcast 95: "Almost Home" (S3E11)
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The ghosts of Pearl Harbor hang over this episode, which doesn’t really have a villain, except for that mobster who’s not really necessary for the plot, and that Admiral who’s just a stickler for the regulations, and… hey, Rick, can you do some research into old crimes? Anyway, Jason gets excited about his new TV show pitch, “Boat Cops,” and we end…
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It’s the return of Careers, a fun and popular board game from the 1950s! Will anyone choose to become a uranium prospector? Who will get wrecked at sea? And how many opportunities are too many opportunities? Careers 4 Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Mikah Sargent, Kathy Campbell and Sebastian Runnings…
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It’s the return of Careers, a fun and popular board game from the 1950s! Will anyone choose to become a uranium prospector? Who will get wrecked at sea? And how many opportunities are too many opportunities? Careers 4 Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Mikah Sargent, Kathy Campbell and Sebastian Runnings Support this show and other shows like …
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Another Candlekeep mystery begins with—you guessed it—more book problems for Frittat’ha, Hermioneigh, Naiasa, N’iss, and Paulie. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show…
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Another Candlekeep mystery begins with—you guessed it—more book problems for Frittat’ha, Hermioneigh, Naiasa, N’iss, and Paulie. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries…
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Biff! 215: Agatha All Along Ep 8 & 9
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It is the end of Agatha! After a brief climatic fight fight fight all is revealed about The Road, Agatha’s past, and the fates of our friends. It’s a double-whammy witchy finale full of feels and fantastical fun. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Agatha All Along (2024) Show Notes & Links…
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There are so many different ways to define fast food. Is pizza fast food? Also, Jason has a story about the Shake Shake in the Minneapolis airport. John Siracusa and Jason Snell Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.…
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