Overthinking It Podcast

Episode 418: Independence Day: Spoilers for Nonsense

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Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather consider American Independence day in pop culture before training their plasma weapons on Independence Day Resurgence, which has none of the charm, thrill, or scientific rigor of its predecessor.

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