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Are certain careers more likely to lead to supervillainy than others? The comics would certainly have us think so, but are they telling the whole story? Are billionaires, scientists, and mutants the real threat? We have some theories, but first we need to work in some more Mitt Romney jokes. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via […]

A question about an especially tenacious rocker leads us into a referendum on the music of the 1990s. We ask where and how innovators go wrong, whether it’s worth it to play anything off the new album, and why “interesting” isn’t the same thing as “good.” If you’re feeling nostalgic, or just want to brush […]

You know how we discuss topics that people send in? Yeah, sometimes that backfires. Sometimes they submit something weird and uncomfortable. And you know what we do? We talk about celebrity sex tapes, stupid college party games, and the Golden Age of Poop Jokes. Seriously though, this was awkward. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes […]

Waiting in line. It’s annoying, it’s tedious, and we’re stuck with it. We explore the best ways to game the amusement park system, the polite chaos of urban crowds, and the inevitability of presidential politics. Plus, we analyze our dreams, design the Goodtimes family crest, and scream in high-pitched southern accents. (P.S. We’re hosting the […]

Ever feel like raising your own dragon? Well, don’t be too hasty. These are dangerous mythological creatures, and humans don’t exactly have a lot of experience with them. Still, we’re pretty sure it’ll work the same way it does on TV. We’re also pretty sure we know which dinosaurs we’d want to ride, why ostriches […]

We all know donuts are delicious, but do they hold any deeper meaning? What do they tell us about ourselves, our traditions, and our future? Turns out, kind of a lot. We discover what these delicious anytime snacks say about America, how they can save or ruin Christmas, and where they fit on Satan’s spreadsheet. […]

Oh look, we’re talking about something nerdy. Yes, we’re returning to the well that’s been so good to us so many times in the past, and this time we’ve brought collectibles, and a lot of questions. How many trading card games do we, as a society, really need? How can you make a balanced game […]

Admiral. Fish-person. Internet legend. Such is the wonder of Admiral Ackbar. You’re probably sick of seeing his sea-monkey-looking face and hearing his catchphrase, and we’re sensitive to that. We like to think we’ve found new depths to his character, and to the entire Star Wars universe. And Indiana Jones, and Captain Kirk, and while we’re […]

Normally I try to write a jokey little post here about how we couldn’t stay on-topic. Not this week. We talk about the real people who don super-suits and clean up the streets, and I don’t feel any need to joke about this because it’s awesome. Trust me; you want to listen to this episode. […]

How exactly can door-holding go wrong? All sorts of ways! Maybe there’s a tiger on the other side of the door or something! But even if there isn’t, you’re walking into a minefield of nostalgia and chivalry every time you hold a door for someone. If you want to survive, and maybe learn a few […]