Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Colin and Andrew discuss the acclaimed Chris Claremont X-Men comic book run, The Dark Phoenix Saga. What do they think of Jean Grey's sacrifice? What are the philosophical implications of the Phoenix Force? Next, our hosts consider whether or not Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet is the ideal means of introducing new readers to William Shakespeare. Finally, in the coda, Colin and Andrew discuss what they are drinking.

Here are links to some of the things we discuss in this episode:

X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga by Christ Claremont

Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann

The Vienna Lager by Devils Backbone Brewing Company

The Black List Table Reads

Trigger Warning: Short Fiction and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman

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