Today on the 5: For the last 5 of the year, I wanted to take some time to thank all of you for making this show what it is.

Today on the 5: In response to criticism of how data is being used by companies like Google and Facebook, many in the technology community have defended the technologies themselves. The problem is, it's dangerous to do that without considering the companies wielding them.

Today on the 5: I recently picked up a pair of Brutalist architecture books called Soviet Bus Stops Volume I and II. They are both packed with amazing examples of the strange and alien world of Brutalism.  

Today on the 5: As a bit of a lead in to the next Late Night, here is a review of The Rattler. The thriller from Jason McNamara and Greg Hinkle is a great melding of story and visuals.

This week we're talking Patreon, Ghost Recon Wildlands, CinemaWins, Baby Driver, and Toast Of London. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!

Today on the 5: Now that the Disney/Fox merger is all but done, it's fun to think about what new avenues this allows for the MCU we've gotten to know.

Today on the 5: During the Black Friday Steam Sale, i picked up a game from 2015 called Axiom Verge. It's made to evoke a Super Nintendo era title, and it does a superb job at it.

Today on the 5: There are rumors that Apple will be shuttering the iTunes Music Store. Many can't see why Apple would do that, but it makes a lot of sense to me.

Today on the 5: I have been using the Zolo Liberty bluetooth earbuds, and so far I've been really impressed with them.

This week we're talking Patreon, Altered Carbon, Alita: Battle Angel, The Grand Tour, and Death Stranding. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!