With how often the More Than Monotonaysayers riff on a few specific film franchises, they thought it only fair to give credit where credit is due and acknowledge the finer points of otherwise mediocre movies.  Maxwell praises cinematography.  Evan discovers the secret of mages.  Dan enrages his co-hosts.  Peter insults a friend.

Five rounds in and still going strong, the More Than Monotonators bring out another set of mini topics from the grab bag!  Dan rates himself against the best.  Maxwell challenges the loyalty of squirrels.  Peter needs to do some cardio.  Evan wants more naps and bagels.

The 1980s sure was the best decade, wasn’t it?  Well none of the More Than Monotorads were actually alive during that period, but if movies and pop culture are believed it sure was!  Dan buys more websites.  Peter plays favorites.  Evan prepares for live-action Spongebob.  Maxwell misses scooters.

Is food best when it is prepared in the traditional style?  The More Than Monotofoodies fight over whether or not Taco Bell is an acceptable substitute for classic Mexican.  Evan sheds light on the enchilada.  Peter confuses his geography.  Maxwell knows his melons.  Dan breaks the podcast.

 

Origins and Primary Regions of Diversity of Agricultural Crops | CIAT

DC’s Joker film recently hit theaters, so Maxwell and Peter of course have their thoughts to share on this dark thriller interpretation of the classic Batman villain.  Unfortunately does not contain Mark Hamill.

The Transportation Security Administration may give headaches to any US-based frequent flyer, but is that the only pain this agency causes?  The More Than Monotopilots look at a report that the TSA may have some unintended consequences on travel.  Peter misses smoking babies.  Maxwell gets the glove.  Dan snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.  Evan would like to apologize to Tom Brady.

 

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? | Outside

The Hidden Costs of Extra Airport Security | The New York Times

Undercover DHS Tests Find Security Failures at US Airports | ABC News

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Companies like 23andMe let you send in a DNA sample to learn more about yourself, like how willing you are to spit in a tube.  Of course, The More Than Monotothymines have already analyzed your genetics, and brought this episode perfectly fit for you!  Maxwell waxes ethics.  Evan considers the other side.  Peter goes off the grid.  Dan works on his cloning project.

 

How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe, Ancestry, and Other Sites | Consumer Reports

The Internet of Things is coming to connect your TV to your car to your blender!   Now with the hook done, the More Than Monotorators spend a surprising amount of this episode talking about pooping.  Evan fears change.  Peter praises spam.  Dan works on his catchphrase.  Maxwell doesn’t want to play DOOM anymore.

 

Playing DOOM on Freakin’ Everything

Been a while since the last one, but the More Than Monototonoms are back with more quarter-sized topics, same low price!  Maxwell probes your memory.  Evan does and does not want some popcorn.  Dan catches up on some gaming.  Peter nitpicks our favorite subject.

 

For some games in the pile of shame, it’s just too late to play | Polygon

What happens when you mix Bigfoot, aliens, and a certain lakey Scottish dragon?  You get an episode where the More Than Monotoskeptics argue about monsters and superstitions.  Dan wants more fungi.  Evan believes in the value of silicon-based life.  Peter plays with emotions.  Maxwell lives by his own rules.