Ozone Nightmare

Today on the 5: One of the announcements from E3 that has generated a lot of discussion is the partnership between Ubisoft and HITRECORD. There has a been a lot of debate on how something like this should be handled, and as evidenced in the response from Joseph Gordon-Levitt it's a tricky balance.

Today on the 5: The latest episode of Westworld season 2 was mainly focused on William, the Man In Black. In reading other reactions to what we found out about the character, I saw something different than it feels like many others saw.

Today on the 5: One of the genuinely pleasant surprises I got i the last few weeks was the trailer for the Transformers spinoff Bumblebee. Unlike the main movies, I was immediately drawn into this one.

Today on the 5: I've been noticing in the last few months that there has been an increasing tendency to ignore the difference between valid and invalid forms of criticism.

This week we're talking The Dennis Miller Option, Anthony Bourdain, iPhone cases, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, and 2036: Origin Unknown. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!

Today on the 5: WWDC and E3 showed both side of the importance of having the right people on stage. When it's done poorly, it reflects badly on everyone.

Today on the 5: The latest episode of Westworld season 2 brought us a really powerful episode that continues to broaden many of the elements and themes from Season 1.

Today on the 5: Bethesda gave a big presentation at E3 on their upcoming games, among them Fallout 76. Based on what they said, I have some thoughts.

Tonight I'm talking Star Wars, WhoHa, and ownership in the second part of my conversation with synthwave mogul Mike Mendoza. Music for the show provided by OGRE.

This week we're talking somnophilia, objectophilia, and the complicated world of human beings and sex. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!