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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E03 – Book vs. Show!

With different perspectives on the same story, which one is the right one? From a mere few pages on the book, Daemon comes off as a sociopath, new characters are mentioned, and Team Green appears sympathetic. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 363 – 365 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood.

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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! – S03E05 – Diff’rent Strokes (1978) – S05E16-17 – “The Bicycle Man”

Here it is. The tactical nuclear bomb of very special episodes: “The Bicycle Man”. This is some rough stuff, and no wonder it’s become a core gen-x traumatic memory. Are you ready to see Arnold dodge an experienced pedophile while spitting one liners to the audiences’ over the top laugh track despite the absolutely horrible things are happening? If so, you might come away surprised at how well this incredibly difficult subject is handled!

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Shogun (1980) – Part 1

Fans of the 2024 series Shogun on Hulu/FX would be remiss to skip the original series from 1980. Fear not! Jim and A.Ron are here to cover it for your edification. This version of Shogun has all the charm of 1980s television, some differences in production quality, and an appearance from John Rhys-Davies. Does this show hold the same excitement? Let’s find out!

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Off the Clock – Civil War (2024), Fallout, X-Men ‘97

“Off the Clock” is our premium show where we talk about all the TV we’ve been watching in our free time. One episode per month is also dedicated to discussion of topics voted on by our Patreon supporters.

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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E02 – Book vs. Show!

If you’ve been watching Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, you’ve heard the name Ryan Condal. Condal’s direction of the show greatly expands on just a few pages of the book to make the second episode of HOTD. The adaptation greatly develops the characters of Prince Daemon and Criston Cole. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 360 – 363 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood.

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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! – S03E04 – Full House (1987) – S04E08 – “Shape Up”

Ah, Full House, that wholesome mainstay of TGIF television where an x-rated comic, a male model, and the guy who turns out is dating one teenage Alanis Morrisette, raise two adorable girls and a toddler terrorist. Today the Tanners are in trouble. DJ is trying to fit into a bikini in time for her friend’s birthday party just weeks away, and she’s killing herself to make it happen. Literally! Can her dad Danny solve DEEJ’s body issues and budding eating disorder, in just 23 minutes, and still have time for Michelle to mug for the camera? Find out with us on this very special episode!

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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E01 – Book vs. Show!

This is not a drill. A.Ron convinced Jim to read a fantasy novel. GASP! The guys are getting back into the spirit of House of the Dragon by reading Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin. Listen and read along as the book is held up to the show. There will be no spoilers for anything that hasn’t happened in season one of House of the Dragon.

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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! – S03E03 – Saved by the Bell  (1989) – S02E09 – “Jessie’s Song”

Coke? Don’t make me laugh? Meth? Kid’s stuff. Alcohol? Mother’s milk. The real threat to teenagers way back in the 1900’s was the demon caffeine. It even brought down squeeky clean, driven, intelligent young women with bright future prospects. Take Jessie here. One bad Geometry exam and she’s hitting that bottle harder than Frank Thomas. Gather your loved ones to watch this episode, it just might save your life!

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House of the Dragon – Jim, A.Ron, and Anthony’s Season 2 Plans

Jim, A.Ron, and Anthony discuss their plans for covering season 2 of House of the Dragon.

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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! – S03E02 – Family Ties  (1984) – S02E014 – “Say Uncle”

We’re continuing our nostalgic look back at the Very Special episodes of yesteryear with a look into how the Keatons handle an alcoholic Tom Hanks on “Family Ties”. Uncle Ned is struggling, but Hanks being Hanks still draws plenty of increasingly inappropriate laughter from the audience. Can his family win him over with some tough love? If you’re not familiar with Family Ties, the other major draw is getting to see a young Michael J. Fox in his teen-heart-throb era on his climb to ultimate 80’s super stardom.

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