Best Patrick Willems Podcasts (2025)

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Selfies for Jesus (Medusa - 2021) 49:51

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Brazilian film Medusa uses the Greek myth of the gorgon as a metaphor to tell the story of a young woman's awakening about the Christo-fascist bubble that's become her whole world. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about how this film uses the concepts of gaze and disfigurement, its nods to Argento and Luca Guadagnino and why public proposals are not…

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UNLOCKED Coroner's Report Episode #1 59:21

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Hey Gumshoes! We wanted to release a sneak-peak at what we are doing on our off-weeks over at our Patreon! $5/month gets you every coroner's report episode, access to our discord, and the ability to submit items, NPC names, or just get a shoutout.

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Ep. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities 1:40:58

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. How do we feel about the imminent return of Alien: Earth, not to mention Shogun? Can Poker Face survive with a new Charlie Cale? And why are we so excited about a new show based off…

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#8: Chili Con Carnage w/ Will Campos 1:03:52

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This is our first episode without a "jump to" for the murder because we were making it up as we go along. Exciting? Thrilling? We sure thought so Also, Will is really funny. Enjoy! Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreon! Guest Murderer Will Campos Your DM Anthony Burch Starring Adal Rifai …

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Ep. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History 1:49:32

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus sea…

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Media Studies 101 (Videodrome - 1983) 49:49

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David Cronenberg's Videodrome is a science fiction body horror film where nothing is ever what it seems. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this extremely prophetic film, how the internet and AI have changed our perceptions of it and how we're all our own television stations. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme m…

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Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast 57:22

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Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy. What were the biggest differences between the books and the show? Is the format of the show inherently in tension with its plotlines? Who were our MVPs this season? Listen to hear us discuss …

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Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough? 38:06

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at the end of the first episode? If this show starts at a 12, does it have anywhere to go? Listen to hear us discuss all these question…

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#7: Gumgeons and Dadgons w/ Dungeons & Daddies 1:38:45

10d ago1:38:45

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At long last, the crossover event that we were already halfway through completing! That's right, we have the entire cast of Dungeons & Daddies on to solve...a flashback murder!? We are delving into Brass Kemp's past to figure out just how the heck all of this started. Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, and submit item/npc names by jo…

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Bonus Ep: 'Gen V' Season 2 Was a Mixed Bag. Can This Show Thrive in a Post-'The Boys' Future? 50:08

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the second season of Gen V. Was this show able to overcome some of the clunkiness of the earlier episodes? What did we make of the show’s biggest twists this season? And can this show really survive and thrive in a future without The Boys? Listen to hear us di…

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Bonus Ep: 'Task' Season 1 Delivered the Goods (with Kit Lazer) 1:09:33

21d ago1:09:33

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Kit Lazer to discuss the season finale of Task. What made us love this show? Is it really too bleak for general audiences? What did the show do best? And what were some of its most memorable moments and characters? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links: Follow Kit on Tiktok F…

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Willem Dafoe Is Mothman (The Lighthouse - 2019) 31:49

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Robert Eggers 2019 film The Lighthouse has all of the ingredients: beautiful cinematography, two dynamic lead actors, and elements of psychological, nautical, supernatural, and cosmic horror, but does it it deliver? Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this movie's missed opportunities, its Lynchian nods, and why it's kind of like a bad Thanksgivi…

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Ep. 86 - 'The Chair Company' Reveals The Play-Acting We All Do (Plus: A 'Peacemaker' S2 Post-Mortem) 1:34:05

20d ago1:34:05

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of The Chair Company. Does Tim Robinson find hidden comedy gold in the cushions of The Chair Company? Will video podcasts be a big thing on Netflix? Will the Apple TV rebrand make sense by the time you downloa…

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#6: Magic Most Foul w/ Freddie Wong 1:22:35

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Any resemblance to any existing magic institution is completely random happenstance. Anyway, this week there is a murder and some magic and it's pretty damn fun. Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreon! Want to hear how the murder went down before the detectives figure it out? Skip to 1:16:…

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Ep. 85 - Did 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Stick the Landing? 1:40:42

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Peacemaker. Is CBS News doomed or extra-doomed? How on earth are we going to cover the final season of Stranger Things? And does the first trailer for Pluribus get us excited for Vince Gilligan’s newest show …

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For the Weird Kids (Rocky Horror Picture Show - 1975) 1:01:20

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Anniversaries abound! For the 100th (!!) episode of Attack of the Final Girls, Juliet and Theresa are covering a movie that's celebrating its 50th anniversary and hold an important place in their horror hearts, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join them to talk about their first encounters with the film, its storied legacy and more. CW/TW: none for t…

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Ep. 84 - 'The Lowdown' Is a Fun Neo-Noir That Goes Down Easy (Plus: What 'Peacemaker' Has to Say about Nature vs. Nurture) 1:39:51

2M ago1:39:51

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the premiere of The Lowdown and the latest episode of Peacemaker. Where was the balance of power in the Jimmy Kimmel situation? What do we think of how Fallon handled the whole thing? And why is there a conservative campaign to c…

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Bonus Ep: Is 'aka Charlie Sheen' a Good Documentary or Just Image Rehab? (with Christie Bosch) 36:51

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In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen. What were our biggest takeaways from this documentary? Why was the documentarian seemingly averse to experiencing human emotion? And is the documentary actually insightful or is it just a way for Char…

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#5: Butler Off Dead w/ Elyse Willems 1:09:25

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This week our interpid detectives head a frickin' crime scene and see a frickin' corpse. Sound familiar? Well, that's the show, so it should be sounding familar. But this week there is a Butler involved, hence the cool pun in the title of the episode. Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreon…

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Ep. 83 - The 'Alien: Earth' Season Finale Was a Disaster (Plus: Peacemaker S2E06 Finally Picks Up the Pace) 1:53:25

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Alien: Earth. Later Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joins us to talk Peacemaker. Homework for next week: Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 (HBO) Bonus Episode: aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix) Bonus E…

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Me and Annabelle at Shake Shack (The Conjuring - 2013) 50:36

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With the fourth installment of The Conjuring franchise just out, Julie and Theresa have decided to go back to the beginning in 2013 when Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson made their debut as Loraine and Ed Warren. Join them to talk about why the characters Ed and Loraine are infinitely better than the real people they're based on, just how scary this…

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Ep. 82 - The Test of a Free Society (Plus: Entering the Endgame of 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker') 1:26:23

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. What do we make of the (probable) cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel? Is Peacemaker just spinning its wheels these days? Will Alien: Earth end up being the show that was promised at t…

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#4: Renaissance Unfaire w/ Beth May 1:22:20

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This week our interpid detectives head to the King's Faire to eat some fried food, enjoy some libations, and probably attempt to solve a murder. And our friend Beth May is here too. Hmm, I wonder if she's going to end up being the murderer? You'll have to listen to find out! Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, and submit item/npc name…

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Bonus Ep: Reacting to the 2025 Emmy Awards 46:17

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In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy Awards (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here). Which shows came away with some of the biggest wins? What were some of the night’s biggest upsets? And did the winners deserve their awards? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions …

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Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker') 1:31:12

2M ago1:31:12

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. In the future where all media is consolidated, will movies just be called disneys like they were in Cloud Atlas? Why do we think David Zaslav hasn’t begun his war against passwo…

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Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch) 40:43

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Watch this conversation on YouTube. In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. What was our overall reaction to the movie? How did we feel the film handle its subjects? And what details did the documentary leave out? List…

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Easy Bake Opera Oven (Phantom of the Opera - 1925) 52:16

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It's the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, the film that helped birth numerous others (and a Broadway musical) and the Universal Monster series. Join Juliet and Theresa to explore this seminal silent film and its star, the various features of the Phantom's underground lair and more. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become …

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Ep. 80 - 'Alien: Earth' Ep 5 Is Wildly Entertaining (Plus: What's going On in Peacemaker's Alternate Dimension?) 1:31:23

2M ago1:31:23

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Did The Rehearsal actually make a difference in airline safety? Is it possible to make sense of HBO’s rebranding? And why is Tom Rothman the last person who should be talking ab…

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#3: Double Trouble w/ Janet Varney 1:20:51

3M ago1:20:51

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Hey, we are back and still doing the show! This week we are going to a circus and we have a real clown on the show: JPC. We also have a great guest who is NOT a clown at all. She's a wonderful human being named Janet Varney. Hope you enjoy and, if you do, leave us a 5 star review. If you don't enjoy, still leave us a 5 star review but you can be al…

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Ep. 79 - How 'Alien: Earth' Ep 4 Takes Aim at Tech Billionaires (Plus: 'Peacemaker' S2E02 and the Scourge of Bird Blindness) 1:43:23

3M ago1:43:23

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 5 (Hulu/FX) Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 (HBO) Shownotes: 03:05 - TV News Duffer Brothers Deal at Paramount Streaming Access News: …

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Van Helsing Ensues (The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - 1974) 50:06

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We're baaa-aaack. After an unplanned hiatus to deal with some real life stuff, Juliet and Theresa are back to talk about a legendary horror team up, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, which combined the talents of Hammer and the Shaw Brothers studios. Join them to talk about the triumphs and failures of this team up, the film's fashion, the scien…

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Bonus Ep: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Is One of the Most Interesting TV Crossovers Ever 50:33

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In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, “The Ties that Grind.” The first season of Peacemaker emerged in a totally different era of the DCU. This new season straddles the line between them. How well does it pull this off? How do the themes of the episode mirror what’s going on in the DCU? An…

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Ep. 78 - 'Alien: Earth' S1E03 and the Infinite Cyborg Sadness 1:25:04

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Alien: Earth. What do we think of MSNBC’s rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad sign that Ben Stiller won’t be directing season 3 of Severance? Can YouTubers like Mark Rober successfully make the move to Netflix? An…

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#2: Death by Chocolate w/ Rekha Shankar 1:25:38

3M ago1:25:38

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Welcome (back) to Golden Lake! This week, our intrepid "heroes" have to solve a murder most sweet. Or is it most sour? Or some other type of candy? It's candy this week: the murderer works in a candy store. Look, writing descriptions is hard, just listen to the episode. Oh, and leave us a 5 star review if you are so inclined! We'd really appreciate…

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An Interview with the Winner of 'Wings of Voice' on Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' (feat. Isabella Henao) 55:32

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Watch the video version of this podcast. This podcast contains SPOILERS for The Rehearsal Season 2 on HBO. The Rehearsal Season 2 chronicles Nathan Fielder’s attempts to understand why aviation accidents happen. According to Fielder, one major factor is that pilots are unwilling to communicate candidly with each other, especially when they disagree…

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Ep. 77 - 'Alien: Earth' Is a Bold, Exciting Direction for the Franchise (with Matt Goldberg) 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Matt Goldberg discuss what we think of the Alien franchise is at this point in popular culture. Then, we review and recap the first two episodes of Alien: Earth on FX/Hulu. What did we think of the bold new premise for the show? Does it look like they spent $250 million to bring this to life? (Y…

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Bonus Ep: Does 'Untamed' Have Anything Going For It Beyond Its Unique Setting? (with Sarah Marrs) 1:05:22

3M ago1:05:22

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In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss Untamed’s first season on Netflix. What did we think of how this show handled its central mystery? Were we captivated by any of the characters’ side plots? How did the show take advantage of its unique setting? And where do we think the second season of Untamed sho…

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#1: Elemental, My Dear w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan 1:21:42

3M ago1:21:42

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Welcome to the city of Goldenlake where criminals repair the harm they've caused by solving crimes. In our debut episode Brass, Moose & Spoove make their way to the Do or Dice Casino to solve the murder of Chancey Vance. Can you figure it out before our heroes? Yes, probably, yes. They aren't good at it. That's kind of the whole thing with the show…

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Ep. 76 - 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Is One of the Most Juvenile, Goofy Things on TV (Complimentary) 1:20:48

4M ago1:20:48

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the first few episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 on Peacock. What did we think of South Park’s provocative season 27 premiere? How excited are we for the possibility of a Wolfenstein TV show? And what do we make of the details ab…

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Global Slasher Proliferation (Papi Gudia - 1996) 45:15

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Papi Gudia is one of several Hindi-language takes on Child's Play. Join Juliet and Theresa as they dive into horror from India and talk about how the genre meshes with Bollywood traditions of song and dance, Channi the doll and how horror trends make their way around the globe. CW/TW: none for this episode Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme mu…

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Gumshoes & Dragons - Trailer 0:55

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Hey, you made it! This is the feed for Gumshoes & Dragons, created by Anthony Burch and starring Adal Rifai, Erin Keif, and John Patrick Coan. You should subscribe to this feed and get new episodes every other Monday starting 8/4/25. You can also check us out on socials at gumshoesanddragons. Send us an email at [email protected] or chec…