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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Incomparable Podcasts
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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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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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 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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John McCoy and a guest host read books you might have been assigned in high school, or college, or other stuff you might have read when you were a kid. The theming is loose!
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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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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 [email protected].
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With no guards up and no filters, we explore what it takes to rise to the top while staying true to family, culture, and heritage. Tune in for real, unguarded conversations that inspire, empower, and celebrate the spirit of Italian perseverance!
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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 [email protected] to suggest episodes or insult other listeners.
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Scott McNulty and Jason Snell discuss brand-new live action Star Trek as episodes are released. We’ve covered “Discovery” and “Picard” and are currently covering “Strange New Worlds.”
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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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Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is recorded live on a red couch. No, they have no “schedule”. They’re lazy. Want proof? Check out this fab listener-created spreadsheet of episode releases. Follow on Mastodon @[email protected] ...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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A casual podcast about tech, movies, and whatever else we feel like. Featuring Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
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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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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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Words are dumb. In this podcast, Steve Lutz gets a bunch of people to invent ridiculous fake definitions for ridiculous real words.
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The Incomparable’s large collection of hosts and panelists act like team players and take turns watching Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and discussing every episode in detail.
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Steven and Erika of Lazy Doctor Who watch the colourful, psychadelic, trippy, wtf-is-happening spy-fi series that is 1967’s "The Prisoner."
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A podcast focusing on the entertaining sport that is professional wrestling.
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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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Total Party Kill 521: Third Eye's Blind
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1:14:16This episode’s highlights are wet stairs and a bad plan. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep MysteriesBy Total Party Kill
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A Complicated Profession 106: We Don't Talk About Jabba, No No
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1:11:29You thought they could release a trailer for a new Star Wars movie and there wouldn’t be a podcast about it? Think again! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about the teaser for the upcoming feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, including swole Hutts, Babu Friks (Babus Frik?), and whether this can be any good. Host Dan Moren, Tony…
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We always knew Daniel Dae Kim would accomplish something after “Crusade!” (Kids, ask your “Babylon 5”-loving parents.) Our panel looks back over the three-month phenomenon that has been Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” and gives you reasons to watch it if you’re dispositionally averse to KPop, youth-friendly animation, or popular things. Behind the S…
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How many sport editions of Trivial Pursuit are too many? This many. Random Pursuit XLVI Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Brian Hamilton, Heather Berberet, Helen Zaltzman, Sandra Wong and Scott Ensign Show Notes & Links Brian Hamilton - The Cast of Us,Brian’s Instagram,Truj’s Instagram Heather Berberet - Free the Squee Helen Zaltzman - The Al…
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Peak Harpoonist (The Incomparable Mothership 784)
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1:10:06The Summer of Submarines reaches crush depth with Disney’s 1954 epic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Captain Nemo of the Nautilus has met his match in an uncharismatic French professor, his strangely familiar associate, and their sidekick, a violent harpoonist and occasional cabaret performer. Also there’s a giant squid. Everyone remembers the gian…
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This episode’s highlights are wet stairs and a bad plan. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. M…
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When a gang of misfits find themselves at the bottom of a deep hole they learn to support each other so they can all climb out. Also, they’re all dealing mental health issues but I’m pretty sure that’s metaphorically unrelated. We’re back with Bucky, Yolena, Mad Cap, and super-friends for Thunderbolts*! A Marvel movie with a message of mutual love …
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Who scapes the lands? Who gardens the gardens? Who mows and who blows? Not us! 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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Who scapes the lands? Who gardens the gardens? Who mows and who blows? Not us! John Siracusa and Jason SnellBy Robot or Not?
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Free the Squee 19: We Have To Talk; It's Burning In My Soul!
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31:21Hello fellow nerds! Welcome to our 19th Episode. Join Heather and Stacy as we debrief two big conventions: San Diego Comic Con and World Con. We chat panels, artists, authors and all the things about fandom conventions that bring the squee. Want to hear about the upcoming Vampire Lestat season from AMC’s Immortal Universe, a BBC Doctor Who activati…
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106: We Don't Talk About Jabba, No No
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1:11:29You thought they could release a trailer for a new Star Wars movie and there wouldn’t be a podcast about it? Think again! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about the teaser for the upcoming feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, including swole Hutts, Babu Friks (Babus Frik?), and whether this can be any good. The Mandalorian and …
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A Complicated Profession 106: We Don't Talk About Jabba, No No
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1:11:29You thought they could release a trailer for a new Star Wars movie and there wouldn’t be a podcast about it? Think again! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about the teaser for the upcoming feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, including swole Hutts, Babu Friks (Babus Frik?), and whether this can be any good. The Mandalorian and …
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The Incomparable Mothership 785: The Tiger is Perfect
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1:35:47We always knew Daniel Dae Kim would accomplish something after “Crusade!” (Kids, ask your “Babylon 5”-loving parents.) Our panel looks back over the three-month phenomenon that has been Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” and gives you reasons to watch it if you’re dispositionally averse to KPop, youth-friendly animation, or popular things. Behind the S…
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Rocco and Tony - Episode 29 - Meet Joey P. and Mickey Sleeps!
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1:06:25Send us a text Rocco and Tony sit down with Joey P. from California Sandwiches and Michael Sleeps—though that’s not actually his last name. Tune in to find out the story behind it. The conversation ranges from long-distance cycling to narcolepsy and more. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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BEEP boop what is… love? Well, we don’t figure this out, but John Siracusa does return to Sophomore Lit to discuss Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. (1920), the origin of the word “robot.” John McCoy with John SiracusaBy Sophomore Lit
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BEEP boop what is… love? Well, we don’t figure this out, but John Siracusa does return to Sophomore Lit to discuss Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. (1920), the origin of the word “robot.” John McCoy with John Siracusa Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus epi…
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Game Show 265: The Sons of Shark Tale
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1:30:43How many sport editions of Trivial Pursuit are too many? This many. Random Pursuit XLVI Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Brian Hamilton, Heather Berberet, Helen Zaltzman, Sandra Wong and Scott Ensign Show Notes & Links Brian Hamilton - The Cast of Us,Brian’s Instagram,Truj’s Instagram Heather Berberet - Free the Squee Helen Zaltzman - The Al…
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The Sons of Shark Tale (Game Show 265)
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1:30:43How many sport editions of Trivial Pursuit are too many? This many. Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Brian Hamilton, Heather Berberet, Helen Zaltzman, Sandra Wong and Scott Ensign Show Notes & Links Brian Hamilton - The Cast of Us,Brian’s Instagram,Truj’s Instagram Heather Berberet - Free the Squee Helen Zaltzman - The Allusionist,Answe…
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Classic TTRPG tropes covered in this episode: a player trying to seduce an NPC, players fixating on one random room, and players wanting to use their skills for intra-party nonsense instead of getting things done. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment …
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Total Party Kill 520: Sad Ghost Seduction
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1:10:10Classic TTRPG tropes covered in this episode: a player trying to seduce an NPC, players fixating on one random room, and players wanting to use their skills for intra-party nonsense instead of getting things done. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment …
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The Summer of Submarines reaches crush depth with Disney’s 1954 epic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Captain Nemo of the Nautilus has met his match in an uncharismatic French professor, his strangely familiar associate, and their sidekick, a violent harpoonist and occasional cabaret performer. Also there’s a giant squid. Everyone remembers the gian…
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The Incomparable Mothership 784: Peak Harpoonist
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1:10:06The Summer of Submarines reaches crush depth with Disney’s 1954 epic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Captain Nemo of the Nautilus has met his match in an uncharismatic French professor, his strangely familiar associate, and their sidekick, a violent harpoonist and occasional cabaret performer. Also there’s a giant squid. Everyone remembers the gian…
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Magnum, podcast 112: "A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken" (S5E22)
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1:01:25Shuffle, and cluck, and tour jeté, and cluck cluck cluck. It’s a Magnum season finale, and ours too. See you in a little while, turkeys! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Viva Aloha! September 26 in Madison, INBy Magnum, podcast
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112: "A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken" (S5E22)
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1:01:25Shuffle, and cluck, and tour jeté, and cluck cluck cluck. It’s a Magnum season finale, and ours too. See you in a little while, turkeys! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Viva Aloha! September 26 in Madison, IN Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get ea…
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It’s so annoying when someone knocks on your door in the middle of the night. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep MysteriesBy Total Party Kill
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It’s so annoying when someone knocks on your door in the middle of the night. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by…
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Rocco and Tony - Episode 28 - The proper way to use a bidet.
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1:02:07Send us a text ChatGPT said: A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for personal hygiene, specifically for cleaning your genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Instead of relying only on toilet paper, a bidet uses a stream of water to wash you, which many people find to be more hygienic and comfortable. Rocco and Tony debate which is the pr…
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John fields some important questions about pasta from listeners Connor, Joshua, and Lee, including the definition of Al Dente and noodles versus pasta. John Siracusa and Jason SnellBy Robot or Not?
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John fields some important questions about pasta from listeners Connor, Joshua, and Lee, including the definition of Al Dente and noodles versus pasta. 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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Our Summer of Submarines floats on with “U-571”, a 21st centry-style action movie that manages to hit most of the squares on the submarine bingo card. McConaughey is a disgruntled XO! Depth charges terrify! A surprising twist if you didn’t think about the title! Turns out, submarine movies aren’t a genre—they’re a format that lets filmmakers explor…
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The Incomparable Mothership 783: A Submarine Trifle
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1:32:15Our Summer of Submarines floats on with “U-571”, a 21st centry-style action movie that manages to hit most of the squares on the submarine bingo card. McConaughey is a disgruntled XO! Depth charges terrify! A surprising twist if you didn’t think about the title! Turns out, submarine movies aren’t a genre—they’re a format that lets filmmakers explor…
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Sorkin' In It 4.33: The Giants Win the Pennant, the Giants Win the Pennant (Sports Night S2E10)
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25:29Cracks are forming in Dana’s dating plan while Dan is recruiting a reluctant Isaac for a special feature on, you guessed it, the Giants winning the pennant back in 1951. Sure, Lex and Brian are wondering how Sorkin continues to pick the strangest titles for his shows, but you, dear listener, need not worry. Just keep Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and…
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Vulcan Hello 102: "New Life and New Civilizations" (S3E10)
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44:12A season of “Strange New Worlds” comes to an end, and so does this season of our podcast! But before we go, we have thoughts about Pike and Batel, “Doctor Who” plots, ley lines, parallel timelines, and even “Star Trek: Scouts” and “Star Trek: Khan”! Scott McNulty and Jason SnellBy Vulcan Hello
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102: "New Life and New Civilizations" (S3E10)
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44:12A season of “Strange New Worlds” comes to an end, and so does this season of our podcast! But before we go, we have thoughts about Pike and Batel, “Doctor Who” plots, ley lines, parallel timelines, and even “Star Trek: Scouts” and “Star Trek: Khan”! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network …
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It’s Higgins versus Magnum in a tit-for-tat, Roland for Oliver battle of pranks, hijinks, and accused felonies. There’s a long scene in an elevator. Our characters become as impervious to damage as cartoon characters. And put away your red string and conspiracy board, because there’s a terrible idea in this episode that receives the blanket condemn…
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It’s Higgins versus Magnum in a tit-for-tat, Roland for Oliver battle of pranks, hijinks, and accused felonies. There’s a long scene in an elevator. Our characters become as impervious to damage as cartoon characters. And put away your red string and conspiracy board, because there’s a terrible idea in this episode that receives the blanket condemn…
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This episode of Random Pursuit features a quest for CanCon, fours for everyone, and two new editions of Trivial Pursuit! Numbers! Random Pursuit XLV Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Cicero Holmes, Glenn Fleishman, Monty Ashley, Sarah Murphy and Tom Dickinson Show Notes & Links Cicero Holmes - Discovery Debrief Glenn Fleishmann - Six Centurie…
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Game Show 264: But That's Not a Real Point
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1:38:01This episode of Random Pursuit features a quest for CanCon, fours for everyone, and two new editions of Trivial Pursuit! Numbers! Random Pursuit XLV Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Cicero Holmes, Glenn Fleishman, Monty Ashley, Sarah Murphy and Tom Dickinson Show Notes & Links Cicero Holmes - Discovery Debrief Glenn Fleishmann - Six Centurie…
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But That's Not a Real Point (Game Show 264)
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1:38:01This episode of Random Pursuit features a quest for CanCon, fours for everyone, and two new editions of Trivial Pursuit! Numbers! Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Cicero Holmes, Glenn Fleishman, Monty Ashley, Sarah Murphy and Tom Dickinson Show Notes & Links Cicero Holmes - Discovery Debrief Glenn Fleishmann - Six Centuries of Type & Pr…
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Lazy Doctor Who 271: Genesis of the Daleks - 3
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30:51Erika and Steven reach the mid-point of the last 6-parter structured like this one. Turns out there’s a lot to talk about here in the middle! 4E (3) Erika Ensign and Steven SchapanskyBy Lazy Doctor Who
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Erika and Steven reach the mid-point of the last 6-parter structured like this one. Turns out there’s a lot to talk about here in the middle! 4E (3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky 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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