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There’s something fishy about the murder in this episode. Novelist W. M. Akers joins us to talk about Murder Under Glass, an episode from the final season of the original NBC run of Columbo featuring Louis Jourdan as a food critic and, of course, a murderer. It is maybe not the most perfect episode, but well worth a visit for the variations on the formula—people are actually happy to see the good Lieutenant for once, and he gets to show off some serious culinary skills. We also get to talking about Will’s own mystery novels. Somehow, we wind up talking about Mack Bolan, the Executioner, of all things. And role playing games. And baseball. Oh, and there’s a little touch of film noir right at the start… - Host David J. Loehr with W. M. Akers.

Is it all over for our heroes? Ehhh, probably not. We’re back to cover the penultimate episode of Legends of Tomorrow’s seventh season, and discuss seeing our futures, two characters with childlike wonder, and just letting the cast loose to have fun. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we delve into if, when, and how Marvel might choose to adapt its former Netflix shows into the MCU. To get your question discussed on the show, email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter. - Host Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Is there a beef puncher in the credits? - Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

This whole episode is a quest for rest. - Host Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Why do Americans crowd out the rest of two continents from the namespace? John thinks it’s about imperialism; Jason thinks it’s because our country has no proper name. - Host John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

The last three episodes of The Legend of Vox Machina are here and they are awesome. Monty and Rhias say basically that, then they talk about Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s new movie Big Bug (meh), Red Notice (also meh) and a documentary Rhias watched called “A Muse of Fire” (big thumbs up!). - Host Monty Ashley and Rhias Hall.

Remember that cool bounty hunter from The Empire Strikes Back? What happens when you give him his own show? “The Book of Boba Fett” is the answer—or is it? After all, parts of this show are really episodes of a different, arguably better show. Our panel discusses the seven-episode season and tries to figure out if this mess is hot or cold. - Host Dan Moren with Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth and Kathy Campbell.

“Station Eleven,” “The Afterparty,” Stephen Colbert, TV marriages, “The A Word,” and the moment when Tim’s partner said, “Yeah, I’m never gonna watch that.” Plus: your letters! - Host Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.

This week Discovery takes us to the heart of the DMA for a confrontation between Burnham and Book with the galaxy at stake. Mad scientists are not to be trusted! Also, Saru might have been asked on a date? And we discuss the big news that the Kelvin crew may be returning in a fourth J.J. Abrams-produced Star Trek movie. - Host Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

With our usual shows on a winter break, our panel is back with one of our giant-sized episodes covering what’s going on in the superhero world. This time, it’s a deep-dive into the latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, including cameos aplenty, Marvel conspiracy theories, and some serious Zaprudering. Plus, a brief digression on the making of Eternals special now on Disney+, and the future of the MCU. - Host Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.