Shane thinks there's cause for Canadian Optimism. Telson's starting a Substack. Subnautica 2 early access is great so far. Also a spoiler-filled review of The Interdependency Series by John Scalzi.

Topics & Timestamps: Intro (0:00), Serious Talk - Accidental Canadian Optimism (18:45), Grumpy Old Gamers - Subnautica 2 Early Access (56:40), Book Report - The Interdependency Series by John Scalzi (1:13:25), Tabletalk - Summer Shindig and Game Updates (1:51:38), Parting Gifts - Telson Mightbewrong (2:21:02)