Ryan and Brian take the conversation up a few levels today talking about the events that have caused the biggest changes throughout all human history. Brian speaks a lot about the ideas of Yuval Harari. Ryan speaks a lot about Robots.

What makes a Christmas movie powerful? What makes a movie a Christmas movie? Why does "A Christmas Story" suck so bad? Ryan and Brian dive into these conversations and more on the Five . . . .

This week we ask each other's opinions on questions. The rub, we have no time to think about or prepare for the questions. They are asked cold. So tune in to listen to use fire responses from the hip . . .Today on the Five.

Are you in need of some joy after this election? We have you covered by sharing the youtube videos that bring us the most joy. Our suggestion for this pod? Pause this pod as you listen so you can stop and watch the vids before you hear us talk about them.

Feeling some post-election depression? Worried about what comes next? Today on the Five, Ryan and Brian share their thoughts on the last few months and the possible impact of the 2020 election.

Ryan and Brian take a stroll down memory lane. Setting up "systems" in our cars, renting inappropriate movies from Schnucks, and removing our stereo faceplates are all on the menu this week on the Five . . .

Are dogs the best pets? What makes a good movie pet? Do we consider horses pets? Today on the Five . . .

Ryan and Brian were so enamored with their discussion about Isms, that they decided to run it back. Only this time, they flip the script. Is faith a good thing? Can we be optimistic? Are Isms innately harmful by their nature? All this discussed today, and more! On The Five . . .

Today on The Five, Ryan and Brian take a trip down memory lane and make their cases for the best cartoon characters of all time.

Topics covered: Did Bezos did the idea for Amazon same day delivery from Wile E Coyote? Are cartoons sexist? Does Mickey Mouse have any depth as a character?

All this and more, today on The Five . . .

Ryan and Brian dive into the deep end of philosophy and society today talking about dangerous isms. Sexism, Racism, and Chauvinism don't even make the list.