This week, Matt just absolutely nails the nastiest of nasty time travel tropes, Chris sentences a sentient chimp to a deeply sad destiny, and the brothers manage a feat of hivemindedness that absolutely beggars the imagination.

Plus, Matt pulls out a Fresh Read Hot Fact that is actually interesting, Chris challenges his bro to a tricky round of Which Interactive Fiction Am I?, the brothers share some tips from the Self Care Corner, AND you still have time to catch up on the newest arc of the extremely fantastic Escape This Podcast before the Yules tie it all up in the upcoming 10th episode AND before hosts Dani and Bill join Finish It! as special guests in the next episode! Go! Listen! Chris and Matt know your new love for this other amazing podcast will only heighten your ‘cast standards and make you re-evaluate your Finish It! feelings but that’s just how it has to be! GODSPEED SWEET USERS!

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