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Do we want your life? That’s what second-string high school quarterback Dan Moren is trying to figure out with the help of his buddy, offensive linebacker Lex Friedman in 1999’s Varsity Blues. Hot topics include muddled plot lines, more mustache-twirling than you can twirl a mustache at, and when a “comedy drama” ends up being neither. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a full-length commentary track, available in the members-only First Class feed. If you’re not already a member, why not sign up? And if you are, now’s a great time to update your membership allocations and maybe throw a little support in the direction of Not Playing. Thanks! - Host Lex Friedman and Dan Moren.

A compelling book on a difficult subject, telling the stories of people who lived behind the Berlin Wall and lived in fear of the Stasi. - Host Antony Johnston.

It’s the final countdown! For Pieter. And maybe others! - Host Tony Sindelar with Jason Snell, Georgia Dow, Erika Ensign, Sarah Barbour, Steve Lutz and Monty Ashley.

A modern classic? Quite possibly. We discuss a lovely coming-out and coming-of-age story. - Host Julia Skott and AJ Knox.

When a book series hasn’t completed, what does the author owe us? - Host John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

It feels like yesterday that I decided I didn’t care about this. - Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Do you like meta-fictional meditations on the nature of storytelling and Italy? Has Scott got the book for you! - Host Scott McNulty.

Welcome to another crossover where Lions, Towers, and Shields podcast host, Shelly Brisbin, joins our agents for a timey-whimey road trip for our Virtual Vacation series. Our agents tease apart the five(?) timelines in Two for the Road (1967), starring Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney using the cars the characters drive. Join us as we criss-cross through ten years of time and space while road-tripping through France towards the Mediterranean coast. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, sometimes it’s rocky, sometimes there are too many people in the car. Make sure you pack the sunscreen. - Host Annette Wierstra with Shelly Brisbin and Jean MacDonald.

It’s the penultimate episode of Season 1 of HBO’s Perry Mason, where the big picture of who killed Charlie Dodson is finally revealed, relationships and promises are broken and we speculate as to how Perry will save Emily Dodson and if exoneration also comes with a happy ending. - Host Devin Higgins, James Farner and Taylor Hickney.

Stephen and Tiff choose their corners after fighting over the laptop. But they eventually come back together over a plate of paper-shaped pancakes to discuss “Michael Scott Paper Company”. This episode of “The Office” originally aired on April, 9, 2009. - Host Tiffany Arment and Stephen Hackett.