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Host-notes: Clayton makes the case to cast Nick Offerman as Mr. Beaver in the Netflix Narnia series.

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Brandon discusses D-Day for his DHP project.

Hypothetical history and alternate reality. We take a deep dive into the channels of history and potentiality in this episode, our first in 2021!

Today things get personal. Well, in the sense that we are reviewing the work of that show host you know and love: Brandon! Listen now!

We've got sequels, prequels, reboots, and remakes coming out our wazoos. But why? Do we need them? What makes one good or bad? Let's discuss!

Note: This was recorded prior to the death of Sean Connery. He is mentioned as being alive in this episode.

It's coming down to the wire - we settle it this round!

This week, we examine history and fiction for the greatest empires as the first round in our brackets. Whose the greatest of the greats as far as empires go? Let's find out; let us know your picks!

What makes a good villain? This is a crucial component of most fiction. Should villains be better crafted than the hero? We'll take these questions and more head-on!

How are politics structured in fiction? How are the politics represented? Let's chat!

In today's podcast, we evaluate the decades that have come and gone as of late. Which ones win out in music? Movies? TV? We debate!