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  • Episode 609: Not a Euphemism for Hell

    Episode 609: Not a Euphemism for Hell

    This week the crew deals with sick kids, travel chaos, and kitten catastrophes before diving into ancient supervolcanoes, bizarre retro coding experiments, and a deeply unsettling sci-fi moral dilemma inspired by Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Real Life  Steven’s week turned into a strange mix of California road trips, tactical miniatures combat, and disease management.…

  • Episode 605: Pop Culture in Spaaaaaace

    Episode 605: Pop Culture in Spaaaaaace

    This week’s episode leans a little more literary than usual—less breaking news, more storytelling, and a surprisingly thoughtful mix of sci-fi, horror, and real-world weirdness. Real Life Ben kicks things off by consciously shifting gears—less doomscrolling, more reading. A noble goal, and honestly, one that might save his sanity. That theme carries through the episode…