In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Home is Where the Hurt Is,” in which it seems like we’re in for a typical sitcom-esque story about Curt and his schemes. But this time, we get a peek behind the scenes and learn that Curt’s home life isn’t very sitcom-esque at all. Curt tries to hide the messy truth from Lucy and Whit, but their concern for him pushes them to dig deeper. Does Curt need help? And more importantly, will he accept it? Also, a little nugget of phone lore, milk on tap, and how to communicate your level of seriousness.

TW: Alcoholism and Parentification

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Dawn’s Early Light,” in which Lucy and Kurt go on an Imagination Station adventure together but separately and Lucy learns a lesson in patriotism. Also, common Imagination Station tropes, harnessing the power of Kurt, and confirmation that Odyssey is not in Maryland.

Further Reading: Texas vs. Johnson case (1989)

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Where There’s A Will…,” in which the Barclay family is faced with a big decision: to stay in Odyssey, or to move to Washington D.C. so George can take a new position at his company. Jimmy and Donna try various methods of discerning God’s will, only to come to conflicting conclusions. What does it mean? Why is God’s will so tricky to figure out? The answers are simple and straightforward! (kidding). Also, personal experiences with discernment, and hosting your boss? At your house??

In this podventure, we discuss the episode "Muckraker," in which Lucy gets a hard lesson in ethical journalism after she attempts to "rake muck" over a shampoo company. Also, a license to dive, the value of oral traditions, and the difference between pundits and journalists.

A chill zone where we talk about the original box album art, but also final thoughts on the album as a whole, and anything else about the episodes that occurred to us after recording. Tune in for an episode theme guessing game, further Eugene and Richard character analysis, and more!

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “The Homecoming,” in which the town of Odyssey is all stirred up over the rumor that Richard Maxwell has returned. Well, spoilers, he has. And further spoilers, no, he is not up to no good. He is actually here to apologize to everyone he hurt during album 5. It’s a surprisingly emotionally intimate episode about the importance of asking for forgiveness, whether it’s likely to be granted or not. It’s also our only Richard perspective episode, so buckle in because we have 2 hours worth of thoughts. Also, needing vs. wanting forgiveness, the Gospel for perpetrators vs the Gospel for victims, and the newly coined Richard Maxwell Checklist™.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Last in a Long Line,” in which Eugene discovers that he might not be the last in a long line, after all, when he discovers a grave in Odyssey with his father’s name on it. Also, the permanency of affections, getting poetic about family heritage, and Bernard’s worst nightmare.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Waylaid in the Windy City, Part 2,” in which Whit and Richard team up to enact a Richard scheme that will save Connie, get the government back their secrets, and buy Richard his sweet, sweet revenge. Everyone gets what they want. Also, playing fast and loose with the definition of crimes, Blackgaard’s mercurial nature vs. Whit’s steadiness, and what we learn from revenge plots.

Editor’s Notes:

- At one point, we reference chlorophyll instead of chloroform

- Some part of our discussion was recorded during album art review and copied into this episode

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Waylaid in the Windy City, Part 1,” in which a laptop mix-up throws Whit and Connie into the heart of a spy thriller adventure in the windy city of Chicago. Also, Whitipedia, every floor has a boy, and good use of stock dialogue.

Podcaster’s Note: Part two of Waylaid in the Windy City will be released next week.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Isaac the Procrastinator,” in which Isaac Morton faces a new adjective-based challenge: getting his work done on time. Also, emo Swan Lake, mad scientist Whit, impromptu musical numbers, and how to define laziness.