Megan Hayes (@megan_hayes) returns to the show to discuss the Golden Globes, because we all know that you love hearing a dissection of an awards show that aired two weeks ago.

Dann Freeman(@DannFreeman) is a writer and script consultant. He has recently self-published the first volume of a “True-ish Short-ish Story” called True Empathy. You’ve all seen it, so it’s time to discuss Rogue One. Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds :-(. We were told that Time Warner is now Spectrum - but guess what, they still suck! Welcome to 2017 - let us pray.

Alex Stein (@coldfootfilms) returns for a record breaking 5th appearance (to be fair, his 4th appearance was record breaking too). We wrap up the entire year of pop culture - the good, the bad, the really bad, and the generally shitty. See all you butts in 2017. Pray. Pray hard.

Tyler Davis is a musician, a sound engineer and a former Scientologist. We discuss all of it. Has the internet ruined the way we interact with TV? The short answer is yes! Grammy nominations came out - how many artists has Will never heard of? Holiday Parties are terrible - let us count the ways.

Matthew Guerruckey (@guerruckey) is the Editor in Chief of Drunk Monkeys, an online literary magazine and film blog. He also cohosts their film podcasts. We discuss content creation and brand development in Trump’s America. La. La. Land. Go. See. It. Now. A new season of Gilmore Girls hit Netflix, but neither of us has ever seen the original show.  That led us to think about what other massively popular pop culture phenomenon are we missing out on? Rogue One: A Star Wars Tale comes out this week, and we’re going to opening night. If only the process of buying tickets weren’t so tricking difficult. Those Japanese sure do love dead fish.

Sarah Klegman (@sarahkleg) Is a writer, a former talent manager, and the co-owner of Challah Hub - your only source for custom Challahs (technically Challot). How will pop culture change in Trump’s America? With the release of “Fantastic Beasts,” the Potterverse has entered a new phase. Are we ready for more magic? Will found himself in a nightclub and he’s got some thoughts about it. Be careful, the squirrels are listening.

Sarah Lightman (@sarahlightman) is a musician who has come to salve the wounds of a damaged nation. Her song, “Someday” is featured on today’s episode. And Lee is back with new digital tricks up his filmmaking sleeve - what do we think? Leonard Cohen died, because of course he did. The election is finally over - let’s survey the wreckage.

British born actor Sam Reeder (@thesamreeder) joins us for the final podcast of the republic. Vine is dead. Long live Vine? Bleak TV - is this the new low that our shows have sunk to? The election is almost over (praise be to God), but what on earth will we do with ourselves once it’s over???

The Election is upon us so Will and Sean reflect on the campaign that was, and the two possible paths ahead. Depending on the voters’ decisions on November 8th (a not always steady bet) we can expect to soon be living in a Center-Left progressive society, or a dystopian, segregated militant police state. DO NOT RUIN THIS FOR US AMERICA!!!! Also we look at some local initiatives and bitch as to why Election Day is not a national holiday. It’s almost over, folks; it’s almost over.

Keith Blaney has been a working Hollywood actor since he appeared as “Bachelor #1” in the Demi Moore classic, “Striptease.” He currently be seen onstage in the “Vonnegut USA” - an adaptation of four of the late writer’s short stories. The Rocky Horror Picture Show invaded our living rooms courtesy of FOX. Did we watch it? What relationship did we have to the original film? Podcasts - we host one, but do we listen to any others? Will is ready to re-enter the rough world of dating, but isn’t making it easy for him. Please don’t hunt zombies in public. It never ends well.