It's Pretty OK

Game of Thrones. It's one of the most popular shows on television, it's arguably the last "cultural moment" that binds us all together...and Sean has never seen it. Now, he's considering finally diving in, but first, he has some questions for Max and Pierce.MUSIC: "Minnesota, WI" - Bon Iver

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Game of Thrones. It's one of the most popular shows on television, it's arguably the last "cultural moment" that binds us all together...and Sean has never seen it. Now, he's considering finally diving in, but first, he has some questions for Max and Pierce.

MUSIC: "Minnesota, WI" - Bon Iver

Max is on vacation, so Sean and Pierce spent some time talking about websites that aggregate information rather than producing original content. Who benefits from news aggregation? Plus an apology from Pierce and a bonus second topic!MUSIC: "Bob Dylan's Grandma" - Diarrhea PlanetADDITIONAL MATERIAL:Support your local basketball creatives (Google Docs)The Story Behind The Perfect Photo Of Sports' First Streaker (Deadspin)Pete Wells Is Wrong About What A Critic's Role Should Be (Slate)

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Max is on vacation, so Sean and Pierce spent some time talking about websites that aggregate information rather than producing original content. Who benefits from news aggregation? Plus an apology from Pierce and a bonus second topic!

MUSIC: "Bob Dylan's Grandma" - Diarrhea Planet

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:

Support your local basketball creatives (Google Docs)

The Story Behind The Perfect Photo Of Sports' First Streaker (Deadspin)

Pete Wells Is Wrong About What A Critic's Role Should Be (Slate)

This week, an essay by Drew Magary prompts the gang into a discussion of "chef worship." What happens when food becomes more than just food - when it becomes art? And is it a good thing for the eaters of food?

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This week, an essay by Drew Magary prompts the gang into a discussion of "chef worship." What happens when food becomes more than just food - when it becomes art? And is it a good thing for the eaters of food?

Sean was in the area last weekend, so what better way to celebrate than by getting Kevin into the room as well for a thought-provoking discussion about interplanetary exploration? Human colonization of Mars sparks a chat about the value of exploration, the depths of the sea, and reality television.MUSIC: "Namesake" - Tunde Olaniran

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Sean was in the area last weekend, so what better way to celebrate than by getting Kevin into the room as well for a thought-provoking discussion about interplanetary exploration? Human colonization of Mars sparks a chat about the value of exploration, the depths of the sea, and reality television.

MUSIC: "Namesake" - Tunde Olaniran

Three-quarters of all American households have air conditioning, but plenty of people (including much of Europe) don't share that enthusiasm. That's what the gang is talking about this week. Also, Pierce apologizes for not reading, and a PSA regarding Lonzo Ball's basketball shoes.

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Three-quarters of all American households have air conditioning, but plenty of people (including much of Europe) don't share that enthusiasm. That's what the gang is talking about this week. Also, Pierce apologizes for not reading, and a PSA regarding Lonzo Ball's basketball shoes.