Wherein Andy and Justice track the development of the Predator franchise and mark the successes of its newest entry, Prey. How have the films changed over time? What is the difference between typical action films and those that focus on hunting? Are the Predators that come to Earth the losers? We hope not!

Wherein Justice and Andy conjure up a discussion of the 1992 Disney film Aladdin and The Daevabad Trilogy by S. A. Chakraborty. How are Middle Eastern and North African cultures depicted in these works? In what ways do they employ myth and the supernatural? Given the 24 years between them, do we see a growth in the way that MENA cultures are represented in narrative? Does Jafar deserve eternal slavery as a djinn for forcing the sultan to eat crackers?

Wherein Andy and Justice challenge each other's readings of Ted Chiang's The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling. How do we trust our memories? Should we trust them? What effect would memories based on perfect recall have on our development? Would you commit your whole life to a recording? We wouldn't!

Wherein Justice and Andy hammer out the impact of the third season of The Boys and where the series might go next. Who's the real villain here and what's with the short-lived redemptive arcs? Is Butcher going to go full-supe? How will the show maintain its Homelander-focused anxiety over two more seasons (or more)? And is Frenchie the funniest character on tv? Our editorial choices point to yes.

Wherein Andy and Justice welcome Dr. Jackielee Derks, longtime friend and colleague, to a remix of Helen Oyeyemi's Mr. Fox and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Why do authors and production companies keep retelling the same stories? Is it to address contemporary issues or to enrich the almighty corporation? Topics range from J. J. Abrams' time-honored practice of mere enhancement to Oyeyemi's impressive confrontation of the long history of writing violence onto women. How does Rey fit into the Star Wars retelling? Given Abrams' history, in the worst way possible.

Wherein Justice and Andy pause their reading to rant about the increasingly common practice of television series to take mid-season breaks. What is the point of making viewers wait when the content is already finished? Are you doing this to extend our subscriptions? Are you trying to drag out award seasons? Do you consider the stars of your shows contracted property? The most egregious example: Stranger Things season 4.

Wherein Andy and Justice profile the interview style of Terry Gross, legendary host of Fresh Air on National Public Radio. Why does Terry skip the pleasantries in her guest introductions? And why does she begin with a seemingly off-topic and ultra-specific question? Also, Conan O'Brien likes tapdancing.

Wherein Justice and Andy welcome Dr. Brian Kenna to the show. The three of us chronicle the myths, gods, and the supernatural present in Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Richard Adams' Watership Down. What is the function of myth in these stories? How do deities operate as representations of belief and models created by contemporary human cultures? What does Jesus have to do with chocolate rabbits and eggs? Nothing whatsoever. But also, maybe something? It depends on who is telling the story.

Wherein Andy and Justice infiltrate the legacy of James Bond's many representations throughout the decades. If James Bond is a reflection of his culture, which era has spoken to you and why? Has Daniel Craig changed our ideas of who Bond can be? Is there a Bond that stands above the rest? It can't possibly be Roger Moore.

Wherein Justice and Andy welcome guest Nicole Hoffmann to the show to groove on the Highwomen's 2019 remake of the 1985 "Highwayman" song. How do the Highwomen recast the "Highwayman" song from a female perspective? What are the different approaches that each takes to individual and collective endeavors? Topics range from outlaw identity to the Combahee River Collective to female empowerment. Also, why does the original feel silly and childish now?