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S11E17 – Lockdown

The Walking Dead is back for the final time. Ready for implausible zombie sneak-attacks? How about inexplicably flipped cars? What about rampant tinnitus? Help the guys figure out if we saw a double, triple, or quadruple ambush. Put on your favorite Shithead and the Dickless Brigade CD and listen to an episode that A.Ron describes as, “Coherent planning for The Walking Dead”.

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S01E07 – Driftmark

We knew you were going to ask about the five dragons, so A.Ron has the details for you. When true-born heirs seem to be in short supply, tensions rise and knives come out. How many bodies can you pile up in the ocean before they start to poke out? Global warming and rising waters could solve that problem. Would you trade an eye for your own dragon?

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S01E06 – Udûn – Feedback 

A.ronduin and Jimgoth have gazed into a Palantír and saw your feedback. Tune in for a geologist’s review of those pesky pyroclastic flows. Which begs the question, what level of “doomed” do you need to be to NOT survive a natural disaster? Find out how Harfoots become the Hobbits. And the baby smack-down of the age is here, Baby Gandalf is coming for Baby Yoda.

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The Rings of Power – S01E06 – Udûn

John was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss orcs, Mount Doom, and their general feelings on the season. John received another audio diary from David with some thoughts on this episode. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the themes of the Second Age and Tolkien’s approach to magic. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback.

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Syriana (2005)

This harrowing drama was written and directed by Stephen Gaghan and features a star-studded cast with George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Jeffrey Wright. The threats are real, and America seems to be a lot of them as people put their thumbs on the scales of economy and justice. Let’s ponder the questions, “What level of corruption will create a facade of a functioning society? Is shadowy corruption better than a feudal state putting people to the sword? Are you depressed yet?”

Thank you to Robert for commissioning this episode!

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S01E07 – Driftmark – Instant Talk

Believe it or not, the Dance of Dragons hasn’t started, but the music is growing steadily louder. Would the psychic bond of a dragon expose their rider if they’re in hiding? How strict is the succession to the throne? And find out how “taboo” incestuous marriage is to Rhaenyra and Daemon. The answer will not shock you.

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S01E06 – Udûn

‘Tis an ill portent when Jimfiel deems another episode of TROP as a “Walking Dead” episode. But don’t worry, there are good things too! Galadriel is doing some bad guy stuff and Isildur seems like he’s vying for the role of Numenorean f-boi. A.Ronbrimbor ponders the questions, “Are the Numenoreans nearsighted? And which horse is Berek?” And yes, the show is still gorgeous.

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LWJ&A – Episode 355 – You Can’t Trust Wendy

Lunchtime! Join the age old debate; Five Guys v. In-N-Out. A.Ron declares that there will be a fast-food tier list at some point. Don’t you love it when Jim loses his chill and gets on a mini-rant? He’s got one about The Rings of Power. How do you tell someone they’re oversharing with you? And get A.Ron and Jim’s first impressions on The Last of Us show trailer. And there will be NO lunch next week.

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S01E06 – The Princess and The Queen – Feedback

The feedbag is overflowing. Do you like the changes that the showrunners have made for the adaptation? Is Daemon pure chaos? How stinky is he? Apparently he reeks. Is Larys’ service leal? Did A.Ron and Jim misrepresent Alicent? Which party is confused about genes? Hear Jim and A.Ron discuss your questions and theories in this episode of feedback along with another installment of The Maester’s Corner!

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Season 11C – Preview

There’s a lot happening on the TV front, but The Walking Dead has a special place in our hearts and our schedule. Listen in for the five things that A.Ron wants to see and the moment in the trailer that gave Jim hope for the season. How is this show going to hold up against the lavish spending of House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power? Let’s find out.

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