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#149 – Kate went to a night zoo in Singapore. In this episode, we dive into her experience there, and we discuss the sadness of crepuscular animals. Also, we check in with Kate's tonsils! Also, we plan our own night zoo.

Plugs this week:

• Gloomhaven's 3.25 in^2 box (Jack)
• Tapir folder (Kate)
• Melatonin (Hao)

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#148 — We here at Downers are proud to present our official skincare, and it may surprise you to know that it is sometimes a hodgepodge of internet advice and personal anecdotes. Moisturizer, retinol, and sunscreen: we talk about them all! Also, a brief discussion of Hao's journey into the world of biking.

Plugs this week:

• Research Triangle Park (Hao)
• Hammocks (Jack)
• @foster_kittens (Kate)

#147 – Kate went to Singapore and Cambodia, and we, as custom dictates, discuss. We also assign power rankings to each of the Bon Appétit chefs. It's that kind of episode. Plus, another exciting installment of Downers Tabletop RPG.

Plugs this week:

• LEDs (Jack)
• Mariott Hotel (Hao)
• Viroth Hotel (Kate)

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#146 – Dungeonmaster Jack and Phlegmy Hao are checking in from the far reaches of outer space (a.k.a. Earth). This week: a distributed filesystem IPFS and a blockchain FileCoin built on top of it. We are suspicious! We also discuss four-word Mandarin phrases (chengyu) extensively, if you are interested in some liberal-arts content.

Plugs this week

• The bus driver I had (Hao)
• Going outside, or something, sorry Jack I'm too sick I forgot (Jack)

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#145 – We might not call them UFOs anymore, but they are still out there. On this day in the year Downers, Jack and Kate break down the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. Some are weather balloons, but some aren't. What would YOU do if you met an alien? What are the long-lasting impact of alien superstition on our culture?

Plugs this week:

• Coin holder for your car (Jack)
• Prepping for this segment in advance (Kate)
• Sweater (Kate) – loose weave

BONUS CONTENT: Kate walks you through how to sail a boat.

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#144 – We are all simultaneously turning thirty in the next six months. It's time to itemize, prioritize, and scrutinize the many things we have yet to accomplish. JOURNEY WITH US. Also, Christmas decorations!

Plugs this week:

• Maria (Hao)
• Going up to the attic (Jack)
• Decorating for Christmas (Kate)

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#143 – Who is that at the door going Gobble Gobble? Why it must be Old Man Thanksgiving himself, and – you know what that means – a return to Thanksgiving in an episode we call THANKSGIVING: PART II. Going to potlucks! Leaving the potluck once you have arrived! Sauce! Lack of sauce! All that, and more, on Downers.

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#142 – Take this New York Times article and add three charismatic podcast hosts, and you might get this episode! We talk Antonio Garza's YouTube channel, metamodernism, and how incredibly small Jack looks on his new webcam.

Plugs this week:

• Cute Japanese stickers (Kate)
• Noah Baumbach's MR. JEALOUSY (Hao)
• San Diego hikes up Iron Mountain (Jack)

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#141 – Kate went forest bathing! She felt rocks as if they were a lover. She has much to report. We also talk flu shots! Jack has a new video camera!

Plugs this week!

• Zach Weinersmith-illustrated OPEN BORDERS (Jack)
• Creative leftovers (Kate)
• Happy winter, everybody (Hao)

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Magic! It's not real. Right? … Right?

Plugs this week:

• Buying pottery (Kate)
• Aaron (Hao)
• Bros and fries (Jack)

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