Take The Cannoli w/Nick & Karilyn

We explore: the recognition of women in professional sports; the struggle for creativity and diversity; the scourge of racism and how food might be the key to bridging divides; finishing creative projects; surprised at how happy we are.

Today our conversation revolves around concluding chapters in film franchises. The Return of the King, Deathly Hallows, The Dark Knight Rises, Endgame, Toy Story 3 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, X-Men: The Last Stand, Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi, and how they manage to wrap up the saga.

Karilyn talks about a harrowing documentary called A Plastic Ocean; Nick talks about Kevin Durant's tragic injury and the wild and callous media/fan circus that surrounds NBA players. Also: Frozen 2 trailer, Karilyn ruins the Tony's, and lives a social nightmare Plus more. Always more.

A reflection on the recent Australian Federal Election; Karilyn mistaking Constantine with John Wick; Nick's irrational fear of orchestral pits; the worst natural and military disasters in human history because that's where they're at; Karilyn spoils the Game of Thrones finale for herself; Asgardian meatballs and the Midwest's obsession with tuna casserole.

Nick & Karilyn talk about many things like: reflections on Detective Pikachu which Karilyn saw BEFORE Nick (endtimes); a new game where Karilyn has no idea what the Met Gala is; Nick weighs in on the final season of GoT to Karilyn who hasn't watched past season 3; Karilyn hiked 40km; all the ideas they still haven't done yet; only talking once or twice about Endgame the general existential insignificance of their lives, etc.

[SPOILERS AHEAD] In a super deluxe extended episode, Nick and Karilyn go through everything that happened in the monumental Avengers: Endgame, and come out the other side absolutely emotionally and spiritually exhausted yet satisfied. Suffice it to say that there are spoilers everywhere in this episode. SPOILERS PEOPLE!

Nick and Karilyn have their first ever guest on the show! Rohan Williams joins them to breakdown the mind melting first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Karilyn said she was going to see Captain Marvel but apparently English ivy killing was more important. Endgame is getting closer which means the plan to acquire popcorn goes up a notch. And other things happen.

We're together! Before they head out to check out Ed Night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival they discuss their latest awkward social interactions, dealing with small talk, why moths are attracted to lights, exuberant laughing, fearing needles, etc.

Minutiae we talk about: bread pillows, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the new Avengers: Endgame trailer (we are so ready for this). whistling languages (the world is amazing), left alone cupcakes, unnecessary plots in porn, anxiety over parents judging your home cleaning skills, winery tours, etc.

We may be nihilist-go-lucky but sometimes, in fact, a lot of times, it is best to be compassionate, empathetic and understanding amid tragic, shocking circumstances - like the horrifying events in Christchurch that have rocked a country and people to their core, and yet the community, determination, love, courage, poise and grace that have been exhibited by the New Zealand people, led by their amazing prime minister, Jacinda Arden gives one hope that things can change for the better.