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Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E07 – Fully Dilated

A spilt michelada traps Mariner, Tendi and T’Lyn in a time-dilated planet, turning their one-minute mission into a year-long journey. Jim and A.Ron make every second count as they discuss Brent Spiner’s exciting return as Data, if beluga whales have a glass ceiling, and why you don’t really want two chief science officers. Beam your…

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Severance – S01E05 – The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design

Let A.Ron and Jim paint you a picture of this episode of Severance. Helly is back, and she’s not happy about it. Mark’s sister is going into labor, which in a roundabout way results in Mark spilling his guts about Lumon. What is Lumon doing with goats? Tell A.Ron to pluck out his eyelashes. It’s for science.

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Being John Malkovich (1999) – 25th Anniversary

Ready to get weird? Jim and A.Ron crawl into Being John Malkovich (1999) from director Spike Jonze. Ever wondered who this movie is for? What is it about? Should we be laughing? Dive into one of the most recognizable actors, John Malkovich, and see the world differently.

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Silo – S02E03 – Solo

There are many revelations for Flamekeepers Jim and A.Ron in this episode. The citizens of Silo 18 are plotting. Meanwhile in Silo 17, Juliette finds evidence of past rebellions. There are consequences for not cleaning. Is this podcast even real?

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Severance – S01E04 – The You You Are

Dylan hears a crying baby, Evil Mrs. Cobel is acting crazy. Severed Helly tries to escape, Thwarted constantly by metaphorical red tape. It is Mark’s turn to doubt his reality.
Never enough time for a pseudo-philosophy lesson, You are invited to a wellness session.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E06 – Of Gods and Angles

Mariner takes on “lost cause” Ensign Olly. Seeing a lot of herself in Olly, Mariner brings the new crew member along as she tries to figure out the case of the missing shapes. Boimler tries new tactics to get Dr. T’Ana to like him. Tackle this episode with Jim and A.Ron as they discuss whether…

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LWJ&A – Episode 444 – Dried Out Spatchcock Brine Method

Lunchtime! Would you like to vote on which guppy gets thrown into the tank? A.Ron is starting a guppy eugenics program. How do you feel about Tarot cards? No lunch next week as Jim and A.Ron will be in a food coma. As you prepare for Turkey Day, are you dry brining or spatchcocking your bird?

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Silo – S02E02 – Order

One of the great things about science fiction is that it can ask the big, controversial questions, and then play out the scenarios. A.Ron takes a slightly more sympathetic view of Bernard. OSHA makes a cameo. Old secrets are dredged up. Here’s five credits for you on this special day!

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Gladiator II (2024)

Gladiators Jimmicus and A.Rixus step into the Colosseum to duel (chat) about the best arena fight this year. Gladiator II is the surprise sequel from auteur Ridley Scott that features the same level of powerful performances and exciting combat as the original. Now, you may have some pressing questions if you’ve seen Gladiator (2000). Like, how could the plot logically happen? Well, Ridley Scott has the answers for you…and he’ll make sure you understand.

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Severance – S01E03 – In Perpetuity

The third episode of Severance on AppleTV+ goes deeper into the layers of management. Jim and A.Ron, your unsevered hosts, are examining the innies and outies of Lumon. The greater mystery of Kier is explored, the history of Lumon is illuminated, and get a tour of a creepy photo gallery.

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