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An even longer time ago in a galaxy far away, we got a flashback episode! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to discuss the third episode of The Acolyte including the Jedi’s exclusive child-snatching rights, spooky not entirely explained fires, and why you might really want to leave your murderous twin behind.

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh

It’s part one of a two-part finale, which leaves Jason and Chip struggling with how to judge it. But somehow we find a way—and it mostly leaves us feeling frustrated.

Chip Sudderth and Jason Snell

The Harriet Dinner is the thirteenth episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s an episode. It’s not a great one.

Danny and Jordan are locked on a roof. Cal is locked in a battle with animals. Harriet and Matt are locking horns. And it’s an absolute lock that this episode isn’t going to be our favorite. (Even though we love Cal. He’s great.)

Lex Friedman and Brian Warren

With “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. It’s a big car chase followed by a race, it’s two hours long, and it’s considered one of the greatest films of all time. Witness us!

"Mad Max: Fury Road"

Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Merlin Mann, Brian Warren and Kelly Guimont

The Dog & Pony crew faces the monster under the bed, considers a move to Ravenloft Heights Condos, contemplates vampire theology, and breaks some heart. Of course, once again, they gotta go up to get down.

Dog & Pony Show VII, Part 6

Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent

Edited by Erika Ensign.

Friend of the show Frank is seeking to delineate when something is a “vending machine” and when it’s just a machine that vends.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

The High Republic! An era of peace, the height of the Jedi, and…murder? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to talk this brand new show in a never-before-seen (on TV) era. We discuss Jedi sartorial choices, the oldest plot twist in the book, and when is a droid not a droid?

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh

The roguish Jonathan Groff appears amid an extended riff on “Bridgerton.” Jason recommends a different Netflix series. Erika gives this episode a very high rating. Chip wonders about the metatextuality of it all. Was this episode for the cosplaying birds? Or could we not get it out of our heads?

Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth

Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading?

2024 Awards Shortlist, part 2

Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet

Next books: “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi”, “The Saint of Bright Doors”, and “The Water Outlaws.”

What else are we reading?

Erika:

Aleen:

Scott:

Heather:

Jason:

When the going gets tough, the tough name their episodes after days of the week. In “Monday”, Jordan’s dealing with multiple difficult humans — among them Danny and a newly-hired mean girl who heads up reality programming. Jack goes to a concert to enlist the help of our pal Zhang. Darius and Sim start a fight. And Tom pursues Lucy, because this show sometimes has more drama than the reality shows it pans.

Lex Friedman and Brian Warren