Is the Foundation TV show living up to our expectations? It’s complicated and we have a lot of thoughts (skip to 19:40 if you haven’t watched the show). The book may repetitive but we are not! Although we’re talking themes a LOT in this episode. Finally, how are we keeping the Foundation citizens from being terrible?? It doesn’t seem like we are!

No episode next week, but give us suggestions for spooky books to read in October!

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Luke is making fantastic latte art on the Twitter (@DCitaBC) and Dan has some hot hands he apparently needs to talk about (6:09 to skip). The boys will be watching the Foundation show tomorrow and talking about it next episode so if you can steal someone’s Apple TV password, give it a watch. This episode starts off a little backwards but don’t worry things quickly move to talking about this big crazy galaxy. The podcast takes a brief sojourn into a propaganda how-to guide and Dan shows his ignorance about what an engineer does and Luke decides we need a new word for a specific book trope.

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Very long intro today, we’re learning all about RenFest and why Dan can’t wait to go back (13:10 to skip). As we finish the book we’re covering some big topics like Dragon Capitalism and beauty standards for beings with multiple forms. I know, very relatable and topical. We’re also learning the benefits of a modern messenger pigeon.

For next week, start reading Foundation by Isaac Asimov!

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The boys give a sci-fi/fantasy news update and they are hyped. Skip to 9:05 if you have already heard of the new Foundation TV series. Big tone shift from Malazan Book of the Summer here and Luke and Dan love it. Luke gives simultaneously great and terrible advice about dragon snacks and Dan is team Bethesda (the dragon obviously). Send us your meanest dragon tweets and finish the book for next week!

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Malazan Book of the Summer ends on a high note as Pete and AJ from the Ten Very Big Books Podcast join to talk about the series. Some fun games, hot takes, and even a few deep comments; we do it all in this one!

Check out the Ten Very Big Books Podcast if you want more Malazan content and if you’re continuing on without us! Stay tuned for our next book that we’ll announce on Twitter and our subreddit.

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In the penultimate episode of Malazan Book of the Summer, Luke gives a much needed perspective shift. Dan finds his limit for quitting army, and the boys throw a little shade on some of our main characters. Next week Pete and AJ from the Ten Very Big Books podcast will be on the pod, so send anything you want us to talk about!

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We cover a lot of ground in this one, from Jamba Juice employees to archaeologists, there’s something for everyone. The boys continue the critique of the Tlan Imass mission statement and throw out some hot takes about Itkovian and Caladan Brood. Finally, what would you do at this second gathering? It feels like a lot of options are being ignored.

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Dan and Luke warm up by doing movie/tv/game executives’ jobs for them (7:33 to skip). The boys talk etiquette for turning down human flesh at a BBQ and ask important questions about the effectiveness of the Malazan army. We also need innovation among morticians and magical trading caravans, we are open to suggestions.

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Opening with our conflicting thoughts on Bo Burnham’s new special today (10:50 to skip to the book). Elder gods are back baby and we’ve got that deep analysis on their downfalls. The olympics are here and you know we gotta talk sports. How much better would this world be if we had some sports to fall back on?

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The boys start with some obligatory Space Jam II predictions (9:28 to skip). Wuff, wuff this Chain of Dogs is barking and it has a pretty emo vibe if we are being honest. Dan gives credit to a great insult which leads into an actually somewhat serious discussion about authority. Also, what even is death anymore? Next week we are reading up to Part 2 in Memories of Ice, stay tuned for Malazan book of the Summer!

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