John is a year behind, Alison is opening nominations, and Liz is Elizabeth (!).

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Content warnings this episode: Israel/Palestine war (Montreal in 2027 segment), serial killers (John’s pick)

• Letters of comment

• Ali Baker Brooks

• TAFF

• Announcement

• Tel Aviv in 2027

• 2005 Guest of Honour speech

• Trademarks

• WIP announcement

• Transcript

• File 770 comment

• John: How to Find Zodiac by Jarett Kobek (Amazon)

• Los Angeles Magazine article

• Alison’s map

• Cover art: “Hugo Regalia Shop” by Alison Scott

• Alt text: The words “Octothorpe 103 Hugo Regalia Shop” appear above a selection of costumes. There are small depictions of a clown, a pirate, a panda and a banana above full-length depictions of a member of the Catholic church (with Hugos on their mitre and crosier), a gangster (labelled “boss”, holding a Hugo), Zaphod Beeblebrox (holding three Hugos) and Jesus (with a crown of thorns but made with Hugos).