August 27, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/27

We actually took two goes at this, because we started the first one off discussing A Dread Aspect of the comic and it dealt such intense psychic damage that we had to bin off 20 minutes of hot nonsense and start again after a stretch and a cup of tea. In this episode of the Garfield review podcast, Cat interviews a fishman, we ruminate on videogames that attempt to explore the consequences of the player's actions, and we learn why Optimus Prime is holding a hot dog. Garfield!

August 26, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/26

Merry sexnumber, everybody. It's the 69th episode of the show, and as a result things get PRETTY HOT AND HEAVY. Well. They don't, really. Though we do talk about woodland pornography, enhancing jazz mags with some nice facts about nature, and hiding a scotch egg amongst a dried flower arrangement, if any of those happen to get you going. And it's fine if they do, just please don't tell us.

August 25, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/25

Cor there's a lot going on in this one. Crawdad boils, valuing one's art, using fine motor control to twitch your butthole for sculpting purposes. You name it. And that's before we even get to the mysteriously beguiling Garfield that absolutely captures Guy's attention.

Named wossnames/mentioned things of note:

BLIT / Langford's Basilisk: http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/stories/blit.htm

Qntm's wonderful LENA story: https://qntm.org/mmacevedo

August 24, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/24

How would YOU trick Alan Sugar? Were the dinosaur bones actual bones? What if YOUR bones glowed in the dark? Has Allo Allo permanently damaged this country's psyche? Why did Guy need a folder for his X-Factor magazine? All of these questions and more are answered in this perfectly reasonable Garfield podcast.

Bit of a content warning on this one - Because it's a Garfield podcast, this episode talks about soldiers returning from the second world war, and the psychological effects that had on people, including suicide. Not in detail, of course, but do be aware that 13.40 - 14.00 has a suicide mention.

August 23, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/23

We're back! The first episode of the new year! A discussion on chocolates rapidly becomes an exploration of societal conventions and neurodivergence (to no one's surprise), Guy risks cancellation by asking Cat to say "let me finish" slightly differently, traditional 70s muffs are briefly touched upon (ooh err), and audience feedback is addressed. And there's a comic strip. Somewhere. In this HOUR AND THREE QUARTER episode. Sheesh.

August 22, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/22

Crumbly Mustards, Garfs and Odes, what did Father Lasagna bring YOU this year? I have no idea where I'm going with this and now it's time to stop.

Here is episode 65! Festive cheer! Cat bodying Guy in a whole new way! Immersive robin distraction simulation! A different Die Hard conversation than you might otherwise expect! As is traditional, it ends with a guff anecdote. Garfield.

August 21, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/21

Once again, two people who really should no better sit on opposite sides of a microphone and let sounds tumble out until nothing is left. This episode covers the poor programming choices displayed in the discordant pairing of Fraiser and Bulldog's radio shows, Catherine's deep-seated fear of bells, and an extended discussion as to whether it is acceptable to do a toilet in a church. There is also some "being in a queue" roleplay, and a needlessly detailed explanation of what a Robert Dyas is.

Then Jon turns into a chipmunk for some reason.

August 20, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/20

What is the best goose? Where does Cat's dad work and what is his job? (it's not what you think!) Who has opinions, should they have them, and how do we determine the difference? Additionally, Cat aims to annoy every nerd listening with her Cake Is A Lie Reckon. Finally, a Cat is discussed, and Guy frantically attempts to end the podcast in order to attend a meeting.

August 19, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/19

Once more into the garfield, folks. Once more. 62 episodes! That's a silly amount! And the cat STILL dislikes the dog! The worst thing is, one of us rather likes this strip. Is it actually any good, or have we just been ground down? Also, what was our wedding like, do cheeses posess rotational symmetry, and what would happen if you showed a meccano owl to another, non-meccano owl?

August 18, 1978

https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/08/18

Oh Garfield, you naughty cat. You don't like the dog and so you tried to put a murder on him with a big bone.

This week we talk about Uri Geller, why Cat would be a terrible magician's assistant, and where ghosts come from, we reckon. Guy also briefly gets some ointment out of a tube and puts it in his pocket. For later.