The very idea of an "episode zero" causes a revolving Pizza Pizzaz-like cycle of anxiety and conflict in my ego. I get that anxious indigestion in the old bowls because I know this is the place where I'm supposed to hook you in and make you excited about this show and tell you about all the great things and people we’re going to cover here and all of that self-promotional jazz. How do you not make that awkward and contrived? 

Genuine enthusiasm, that's how!

Luckily I've got that. I really am excited to present all humans with the desire and requisite hearing ability what I'd classify as some pretty spectacular, life-affirming and entertaining mind melds with some of my favorite minds.

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