Welcome to Trilogy Month! In this episode, Ryan and Erik poke a few lightsaber-sized holes in what is considered to be the worst Star Wars trilogy to date: The Prequel Trilogy, which consists of Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, and Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. Then, Erik makes a healthy amount of Jawa Juice! Also, Ryan’s powers have doubled since the last episode.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
The Phantom Menace: 4:27
Attack of the Clones: 39:03
Revenge of the Sith: 1:20:28
EMDb: 1:56:48

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In this episode, Erik and Ryan revisit the world of Aravind Adiga’s best-selling novel, “The White Tiger”, only this time in film form! Then, Ryan goes to the zoo and passes out! Also, Erik escapes a life of captivity in the rooster coop!

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Main Topic: 03:22
Whatcha Been?: 01:01:03

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In this episode, Ryan and Erik talk about Star Wars! Specifically, they discuss “The Mandalorian”, Jon Favreau’s original series, which was released on Disney+. Then, Erik shops for a new moisture suit immediately after recording the episode. Also, Ryan is talked into removing his helmet because he was assured by everyone at the head enhancement clinic that no one would notice!

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Season 1: 3:26
Season 2: 45:29
Whatcha Been?: 1:37:48

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In this episode, Erik and Ryan reminisce about the best of what 2020 had to offer by picking their favorites in each of four different categories: film, music album, television show, and video game. Then, Erik can’t think of a bit to write for the episode copy. Also, Ryan is ridiculed for having watched only one movie in all of 2020.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Film: 3:38
Music album: 22:24
Television show: 39:14
Video game: 50:19
Grab bag: 1:09:52

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In this very special episode, Ryan and Erik share their experiences playing four different co-op video games. Then, Ryan can be heard snoring while playing Torchlight 2. Also, Erik counts the number of games in this episode in which they can fall to their deaths. Three. The answer is three.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
20XX: 2:00
Torchlight 2: 20:42
Struggling: 33:20
Portal 2: 48:43
Whatcha Been?: 1:12:29

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In this episode, Ryan and Erik scrutinize the world of Kepler-22b, as presented in the first season of the HBO MAX original series, “Raised by Wolves”. Then, Ryan screams and reduces his roommate to a puddle of blood. Also, Erik burns himself on a giant stone D20.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Main Topic: 3:29
It’s Time to Ask Ryan a Question: 1:03:54
Whatcha Been?: 1:09:16

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In this episode, Ryan and Erik head into the stark world of Hold the Dark, a Netflix original film written by Macon Blair and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. Then, Ryan finds a sweet new wolf mask. Also, Erik gets stabbed in the head.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Main Topic: 1:51
Ryan’s Word of the Day: 56:25
It’s Time to Ask Ryan a Question: 1:09:00
Whatcha Been?: 1:19:05

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In this episode, Ryan and Erik reveal and discuss each of their top five favorite video games of all time. Then, Ryan punches a fox off a castle. Also, Erik buys a brick.

Erik’s Top 5 (in chronological order):

• Super Mario World (SNES) - 1990
• Tony Hawk Pro Skater (N64) - 1999
• Spider-Man 2 (Xbox) - 2004
• The Last of Us (PS3) - 2013
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4) - 2015

Ryan’s Top 5 (in chronological order):

• Donkey Kong Country (SNES) - 1994
• Super Smash Brothers (N64) - 1999
• Halo 2 (Xbox) - 2004
• Doki Doki Literature Club! (PC) - 2017
• The Messenger (PC) - 2018

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00

Super Mario World: 11:03

Donkey Kong Country: 17:05

Tony Hawk Pro Skater: 24:03

Super Smash Brothers: 28:54

Spider-Man 2: 37:08

Halo 2: 43:11

Unsponsored Product Placement: 49:03

The Last of Us: 52:32

Doki Doki Literature Club!: 1:00:53

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: 1:05:27

The Messenger: 1:19:03

Honorable mentions: 1:31:40

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In this episode, Ryan and Erik discuss their favorite short stories, “Miracle Polish” by Steven Millhauser and “The Dream” by Julian Barnes. Then, Ryan can’t stop smirking at himself in the mirror. Also, Erik eats the same breakfast every day and doesn’t get sick of it.

“Miracle Polish” by Steven Millhauser

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/11/14/miracle-polish/amp

“The Dream” by Julian Barnes

http://stevewasserman.co.uk/the-dream-by-julian-barnes/

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Have you ever wanted to like something, but no matter how many times you try it, you just can’t seem to enjoy it? Maybe it’s pickles, maybe tea. What happens when it’s a movie? An author? One of your friend’s favorite television shows? Welcome to a special episode about the concept of liking the idea of something more than liking the thing itself.

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