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  • Episode 616: The Existential Horror Of Being A Sentient Toy

    Episode 616: The Existential Horror Of Being A Sentient Toy

    This week, Steven is away, leaving Ben and Devon to hold down the fort. That means plenty of movie reviews, travel plans, museum science, unexpected tsunami discoveries, and, naturally, a healthy dose of Star Trek discussion. Real Life Devon is getting ready for a family vacation to Long Beach, Mississippi, where a whole group of…

  • Episode 594: Hope, Ice, and Non-Human Intelligence

    Episode 594: Hope, Ice, and Non-Human Intelligence

    This week’s episode is a very real-life-heavy one, with winter storms, family travel chaos, sick kids, and a surprising amount of ice setting the tone. From a memorable Nashville trip and pop culture check-ins to a passionate Star Trek defense and thoughtful sci-fi discussion, we settle in for a conversational episode that leans into where…