Luke and Dan complain about modern life (08:30 to skip). Fred is either a lucky idiot or a tactical genius and there is no room for error. Also, how about we bring it on back? I know a lot is going on right now, but we would all love if you could just bring it on back. Anybody got those keys so we can bring it on back?

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Turns out the teens are alright (6:25 to skip). Our crew needs to get some hobbies and stop being bored all the time. Holden is not to blame but the guy sure does have a talent for public speaking. And don’t worry, Dan did come prepared with a fun space fact.

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You accepting cookies or naw? (09:02 to skip) Luke and Dan do flesh talk and we get taken to office hours a few times this episode. Luke needs better food and Dan gives himself homework.

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Just a heads up before you get into this one, we had a little recording issue so Dan’s audio is a little off. Dan tells us how he turned into a bead boi (13:15 to skip). Everybody knows you can’t summon a serpent and not expect it to backfire, and we’re excited to hear more about a one-person pirate crew.

Next week we’re starting Leviathan Wakes by "James S. A. Corey!"

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Luke hits us with the hottest of snack takes. But actually he is very right (7:21 to skip). Luke is getting ready to level up and Dan wants someone to start blasting. Luke also tells on himself vis-a-vis bone magic.

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Chefs are artists and it’s immoral to tweak their creations (9:40 to skip). Kell is a big ol’ dummy who is too scared to leave his hometown, but at least he doesn’t cut his palm. Also, maybe we should rename the pod Accidental Pirates?

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Luke and Dan wrap up The Bone Ships by talking about modern art and the means of production. Dan gloats about his called shot, and Luke gets hyped about magic birds. Join the boys in the big meeting room, its time for some macroeconomics talk on the pod. Finally, ship health bars: worth it?

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We’re not ready to leave Christmas behind quite yet (11:30 to skip). All we want is a new big windy bird best friend, but Lucky Meas isn’t helping. And while the clothes made of fish skin are uncomfy, they sure are stylish.

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Get ready for a discussion about thick drinks and child ghosts. Are these pirates too harsh or not harsh enough with their punishments? Luke and Dan honestly can’t tell. Also, someone needs to get these pirates PFDs ASAP!

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Luke joins the truck club (8:00 to skip). Science talk is back and we’ve got a big mass balance problem to solve. Our boy John gets into the holiday spirit and finally figures out what a friend is.

We’re taking a couple weeks off, but stay tuned for the next book. Happy holidays everyone!

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