Lucky 10,000

This week, we do another special episode with Kristofer Parker, local singer,dancer and actor. Kristofer started a panel of POC artists to discuss race and theatre on zoom and now he joins us to talk about his life, his experiences and how we can continue forward in the artistic community and the community as a whole.    Please check out his business here.... https://www.youbettabake.com/  

This is a special non-seasonal Episode where Comedian/Actor/Improvisor/Podcaster Jason Farr graciously takes time out of his schedule to talk to Evan about The BLM movement and why it's important, the protests and his own experiences growing up as a minority in America.   Please check out his other podcast There It Is here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-it-is-podcast/id1121482982   Also here is a link to the Fashion Magazine Article about resources, books and movies on the movement and racism in general... https://fashionmagazine.com/culture/anti-black-racism-awareness-books-movies-resources/

In this special episode, Evan talks with longtime friend and new fellow podcaster Jennifer Connor about ehr podcast Life Like A Boss (At the time of this recording it was known as Divorced Like a Boss). We talk how she got into life coaching, how she learned to overcome her own trials to help others and how she decided to corral all that into her podcast!   Find a link to her life coaching page w/her podcast here.... https://www.jenniferconnor.net/?fbclid=IwAR263KBxBTfI95mXdps2YBjg8V-_j7qXcPNStqYzvZA4dGMxu_TIlgbumks   And as always email us at Luckytenthousand@gmail.com and we hope you got lucky tonight!!  

In this second special in between seasons episode, we correspond perfectly with the release of Teddy Rayes' second audiobook.. The Chine (out today!). Evan interviews Teddy and Trev about the writing process, her history with it, where she started out and even get into kink and BDSM before she turns the tables (at Evans request) and interviews him about narrating..guess which section is more interesting..hint...the one about writing.    Check out The Chine here   Email Luckytenthousand@gmail.com   And as always..we hope you got lucky tonight!

Surprise!! We are back!   Welcome to our first In-Betweener!! Yes, because we do seasonal one subject episodes now, Evan realzied he missed doing on offs and just talking to/about things he wanted to talk about so he (...me...) decided to talk to some folks about anything and maybe you will still learn something. In this first In-Betweener, I talk to Chris and Tina from The Nerdbliss Podcast about a show we all love, The Orville. We give general feelings about the twop seasons so far, then break it down ep by ep along with some derails..of course..and shenanigans. Enjoy!! Check The Nerdlbiss Podcast here... http://www.nerdblisspodcast.com/   And as always..I hope you got lucky tonight!

In the Baddass Women From History Season Finale, Evan talks with friend and mega-talented actress/singer songwriter Tiffany Nave about her muse..Janis Joplin. We talk about how Tiff has had the opportunity to portray her onstage and then we get into the life, the love, the struggle, the redemption and the untimely passing of one of the biggest legends in music history. We also talk about how her short career (3 years) has influenced generations of music and musicians.   Thank you everyone who participated in ANY way this season. Ty to the guests, the bands and anyone who has taken the time to check us out. Email us luckytenthousand@gmail and as always...   We hope you got lucky this season.  

In the penultimate season 4 episode, we speak with local Actress/Singer and all around fun person DeAna Earl about someone who was a massive influence in her life and theatrical career: Judy Garland. We talk her life, her troubles, her talent, her influence and her untimely passing. If you think you know about Judy Garland, listen to this episode. If you know nothing about the Legend that she was, listen to this episode. If you love theatre, listen to this episode. Or if you just like learning something about anything..listen to this episode.   Don't forget The Podcast Awards..Vote Bearded Ones in People's Choice, Comedy, Entertainment and Tv/Film and The Lucky Ten Thousand in Education at https://www.podcastawards.com/   Check out Black Plague at http://www.blackplagueband.com/   We hope you got lucky tonight!      

In this episode, we first ask you vote for our sister podcast, The Bearded Ones in The People's Choice Podcast Awards in People's Choice, Comedy, Entertainment and TV/FILM and us in Education, go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ to register and vote! This week, returning guest Lindsey Lustig talks about her inspiration, Dame Angela Lansbury. We talk her life, her work and how she has influenced Lindsey with her talent and beautiful soul.    Check out Lindseys Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/MFMSheWrote/ and her pups instagram here https://www.instagram.com/little_penny_poopoo/?fbclid=IwAR1Lkqovre0OAZS9TWRPcF1haw9L3UVTtqOOBput2RYg9m2uGh9IZ0LWLoI Also,check out this weeks music spotlight, Raphumets Well here https://rapheumetswelltym.bandcamp.com/ And as always, we hope you got lucky tonight!    

This week we talk with Michelle Shara and Brandon Hilton from Queens to the Rescue! Queens to the Rescue is an association that helps animals with drag queens....what is more badass than that! Brandon is also a Drag Queen and works in fashion via House of Mann. We talk their pasts, what led them to activism and advocacy, Drag Queen story time and a bunch of other great stuff.   Support queens to the rescue here   Check out House of Mann here   and as always..we hope you got Lucky tonight!  

This week, Evan and this weeks co-host Jason Underwood (From The Bearded Ones Comedy Podcast) discuss the brave, legendary Harriet Tubman. Known as the fierce, strong and dauntless woman who saved hundreds from the shackles of slavery via the Underground Railroad, we learn a little bit more about her and hopefully...you will too!!   Check out The Bearded Ones here Check out Valentine Wolfe at https://valentinewolfe.com/   And as always...We hope you got lucky tonight!  

In this episode, after a brief return to season 2 (W season 2 co-host Emily Grove) to talk about Black Holes, we talk about the first Transgender Model, Tracey Norman. Miss Norman made a name for herself as a professional model before anyone realized she was transgender. Help us celebrate Pride month with this inspiring, brave and gorgeous woman!   See the article Emily references here   TY Venus Invictus for the use of your awesome music. Check them out here We hope you got lucky tonight!  

Where we discuss the life and poetry of the first African American female published poet, Phyllis Wheatley. Her prose is gorgeous, her life is conflict in art defined. With guest Brian Reeder, we also get into one of the most frank discussions of race ever in the history of the show. Miss Wheatley was a poet while still a slave, and her work always seemed to be grateful for the life that she lived. This contradiction makes her fascinating and important, if a little difficult to wrap our minds around.. but we try.   Thanks Reason Define for the awesome song, check them out at https://www.reasondefine.com/  

We have our sister podcast on this week, the ever lovely Teddy and the Bassman to talk the life and death of one of the most influential monarchs in history, Queen Elizabeth I. Bassman being from England and Teddy being anglophile, they do come prepared!    Check out Teddy and the Bassman on podbean here Also Stitcher! Thank you for the use of your awesome music Labretta Suede and the Motel Six..check them out here  

We sit down with our first interview not about someone else, but we meet a badass woman from current history herself..Darby Wilcox. Darby has been a fixture in the Greenville music scene for years and along with being an excellent singer/songwriter, she is just a really cool person. We talk the local scene, her past and how growing up in church life influenced her and how far we have come and how much farther we can go.   Her song "Only Me" is the intro/outtro and stay for the end to hear the whole thing unedited.   Check out her website here And as always..we hope you got lucky tonight!

Welcome to the Season Premiere of Season 4: Baddass Women From History!! This episode we talk with Carissa, former co-host of season 1! She teaches Evan (and hopefully you) about Ching Shih.. A pirate lord. We learn about her life before piracy, her reputation as a feared pirate and the end of her career/life..did it happen at the same time? Did she go out in a blaze of glory?? Listen to find out!!   Thank you Your Chance to Die for the amazing song and to see the rest of their work, click here  

THIS IS IT! This is the season finale of The Lucky Ten Thousand-Unsolved Mysteries! How do you close a season this big? You use orig co host Carissa Sutherland! That's right, Carissa is back and we talk three...count 'em three... unsolved mysteries. First, we discuss the tragic death of Elisa Lam, then Carissa brings two more mysteries to the table.. The disapearance or deaths of the Sodder Children, then we close out the episode... and the season.. with The Tamam Shud, an unsolved death. Email us with comments, corrections, anything you want to say to luckytenthousand@gmail.com. See the Elisa Lam footage here   Thank you all our co-hosts and everyone that supported us and we hope you got lucky this season!!  

In the 18th century, a small hole was discovered on Oak Island, off the coast of Novia Scotia, by three teenagers. Out of curiosity, they started digging and found..nothing. Years later the hole has now expanded, had millions of dollars poured into it and claimed several lives and in it was found..still nothing. However.. the mystery persists. Is there something there? Is it a complex, trap laden, treasure trove? Is it a phenomenon of nature? Join Evan and this weeks co-host.. Jayce Tromsness (Local Actor/Director/Linguist and best friends with Martin Laurence) as they "dig" into the legend of Oak Island. Also, this episode was recorded weeks ago, so a recent fundraiser goes unmentioned, but pls help us support friend Michelle Shara. Her dog, Norton, is having some medical issues and we would love to have your help. Donate here Email us corrections, comments, reviews, to be read on the show to luckytenthousand@gmail.com Lastly, Don't Forget to check out Jayces Show, Sweat at The Warehouse Theatre (Also featuring former co-host Brian Reeder)! See their website here  

Iguanas... Fish...Cows??!!! What do these creatures have in common.... they have all.. at one time or another... fallen mysteriously from the sky!! Join Evan and this weeks guest, his co-host from fellow network show, The Bearded Ones Comedy Podcast- Jason Underwood, as they research these and other occurences of strange objects falling from the sky.. some of them have plausible explanations, some of them, not only mysterious origins, but if you live in Kentucky...also edible....    

In January 1947, a young,beautiful actress was found brutally murdered in California. Her body was dismembered, drained of her blood and a grin was carved into her face. She was nicknamed in the press as The Black Dahlia, but Elizabeth Short was a real person and her murder was never solved. Join Evan and guest, local actor Tiffany Stewart, as they go through the details of the case, Elizabeth Shorts life leading up to the tragedy and, obviously, the suspects.   See the website Tiff got alot of her info from here  

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous and influential artists in history. Edgar Allan Poe is a legendary and also extremly influential horror novelist, both have fascinating lives touched by tragedy, mental illness and death. They also have another thing in common... both their deaths occurred under mysterious circumstances. Help Evan and this weeks guest...Claire Clauson..fellow actor and MASSIVE Van Gogh fan... investigate the eerie facts pertaining to both!  See the Dr Who Van Gogh clip here  

On Nov 24,1971, a man boarded a plane with a suitcase, a nice suit and sunglasses, ordered drinks, lit a cigarette and before the night was over, made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars and became forever infamous for pulling one of the most well known unsolved crimes in modern times. DB Cooper, as he was named, has never been found and his identity remains a mystery. With special guest, local actor Brian Reeder, Evan tries to unpack the facts, the conjecture and the suspects pertaining to the biggest unsolved arial heist in history. As in all other episodes, we start with the facts, then move on to theories and finally, suspects. Who was it? Where did he go? Did he even survive? We don't know... but it was sure fun to talk about!   Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com  

In 1948, the ship known as The Ourang Medan was found after other ships received a strange and creepy ditress signal. Upon locating and boarding the ship, the bodies of all twelve crew (Plus their dog), were found dead. What Happened? Freak Accident? Military Weapon? Join Evan and his friend Lindsey Lustig as they dig into all that information.. and a few interesting theories... about what happened to the ghost ship, The Ourang Medan.   Read about the Ourang Medan here

In this episode..better late then never.. we give you part two of the newest Teddy and the Bassman/Lucky 10,000 crossover where we discuss the most famous unsolved mystery in this season..  the ever fascinating and iconic, Jack The Ripper. Trevor, being a former homicide detective in Scotland Yard, has always had a fascination with The Ripper, and Teddy, being an anglophile, has plenty of research under her belt as well. Evan pretty much just wants to sound smart. We go through what White Chapel was like, we talk the canonical five and delve a little into some non-canonical, and talk our fave suspects and we get into our favorite media involving Saucy Jack.    Read about the person who coined the term "Serial Killer" here   Check out Teddy and the Bassman here

In 1959, 9 Russian Hikers went up a mountain and never returned. Their bodies were found, but that just adds to the mystery. With the help of Carter Allen, we get into the specifics of who, what, when and why and uncover a boatload of information but no real solution...or do we? Join us in this lesser known, but no less fascinating mystery as we explore... The Mystery of Dyatlov Pass.    

We are back!!! In the third season premiere, Evan and Emily tackle the first in the unsolved mystery season and talk Amelia Earhart! We discuss her life, her love, her passion for aviation, how ahead of her time she was and, of course, her dissapearance. It's a fascinating story and we both learned so much! Unfortunatly, this is also goodbye (for now) to Emily who has headed out west. Help us give her a fond fairwell and help us celebrate the life and mystery of an extraordinary person. Also.... something happens in this episode that has never happened on an episode before... and it's loud.    Good "Lucky" Emily!!!  

This is it!!! This is the season finale of our epic season on astrophysics. Thank you every one who supported us, messaged us, had questions or just took the time to listen and we can't wait for you to see what we do next season. For now though, why not take on the biggest question in the biggest episode... Is There a God??? Can science prove/disprove it?? We tackle what may be the biggest question ever and use what we've learned this season to debate. This may be controversial...    and we hope you got lucky tonight!   Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com   Support Trev here

We keep going with part 2 of our episode on extraterrestrials. We get some more science on what could be out there, where it/they could be, what is the chance otherwordly life is intelligent and whether or not its ALREADY HERE....BWAA BAAA BBAAAAAAA. Evan then gets into his favorite good (and bad) examples of aliens in pop culture and makes a discovery about how we view what could be the difference between intelligent peaceful fictional aliens and not so peaceful. Also, Emily....stop talking about how much you love E.T.   Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com

In this first of two episodes, we talk aliens!! Yes, I know, technically we have done that before, but this time we take a hard science approach...well, ok Emily takes a hard science approach, Evan rambles about movies, but its fun....probably...we hope :) !!    Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of dark matter/energy. We start with it's origins, then proceed to what it might be, what we think it is, what we know for sure it isn't AND how do we find proof that it even exists?? THis plus alot of (hopefully) fun tangents, a dash of barely related pop culture and all the charm you have come to expect from us so far. Shout out to honest to god astrophysicist Sarah Leckman for her help.    Please support Trevor Furlong of Teddy and the Bassman here   Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com

This episode was recorded before tragic news of today about Stephen Hawking.. he will be missed.    On this episode, we discuss cosmic rays, strings and go off on a couple of (hopefully) entertaining tangents. We discover what happens when your supernova goes pop... Bam Bam BaaDaa Daa... and we discover how they might actually connect to not only the origins of the universe, but string theory as well!!!   See the film Emily mentions here

The EPIC conclusion to our two part Time Travel/ Wormhole episodes!! This time we barely talk about wormholes, but it's in there.... we do even squeeze some more science in, but mostly Evan talks pop culture and teaches Emily about some of his favorite time travel movies and learns that Emily knows more pop culture than we thought!! So come back geeks!! Email us at luckytenthousand@gmail.com Also, Even though it is not mentioned in the episode, good friend and fellow podcaster Trevor Furlong, from network show Teddy and the Bassman, needs some help. Donate to a fundraiser to cover medical expenses here And finally, see the wormhole guy article here

In this episode, we stuff it so full we have to drag it out to two episodes! It begins where it ends..... then we have to go back to the beginning...and talk Wormholes and Time Travel!! Emily digs deep into the theoretical science of wormholes while Evan teaches Emily some more pop culture. We then move onto time travel and have..well basically the same thing happen, it's just that this time, Evan brings a little more science and ALOT more Star Trek! Tune in next week for the thrilling conclusion!   Email us at luckytenthousand@gmail.com Follow us @lucky_10k    

This time Evan and Emily go deep into the mystery of blakc holes... what are they? How do we know they're there? Who disocvoered them? What happens if you fall into one? Did Homer permanently leave his own universe? Is the Treehouse of Horror cannon???   Plus because this is a shorter than normal episode, Evan added some fun stuff, namely some outtakes of us trying to record promos for the other shows on our network...check them out here   AND the return of something he did a couple of times on his other podcast, The Bearded Ones, but felt like it would play better here...an excerpt from Emperor Palatines Diary!!   Email us luckytenthousand@gmail.com   See The Simpsons clip here

In this episode, Evan and Emily take us back.... way back.... ALL the way back to where it all started. Or was there something there before? We talk The Big Bang! We begin with Emily realizing she may have researched the wrong thing, then we talk theory, physical evidence, microwaves, static, religion, everything we can fit into an hour that's big bang related. So buckle up and enjoy!   Email us at luckytenthousand@gmail.com

Welcome back... or were you already here? Perhaps in another membrane? Today we examine String Theory! Evan and EMily go in deep with discussions of the discovery of the idea of string theory, where it began, who first proposed it, the changes the theory has gone through, the tests used to confirm it and the skeptics that either do not beleive at all or are not yet convinced...we're looking at you Tyson.

We're back! In our first new episode since May 2016, Evan and new co-host Emily use the inaugural episode of their new season format to talk all things parallel universes. Emily takes us through the theories, science and types of possible other universes and Evan takes us on on a journey through the more famous uses of parallel universes in pop culture across all genres including movies, TV, comics and more! We would LOVE to hear from you, luckytenthousand@gmail.com and/or LuckyTenThousand@Lucky_10k. We hope you got lucky tonight!

After one hell of a winter break we return with a new... intro to the episode featuring old clips!!!!! THEN our listeners are treated to a new...... outtro talking about all the old clips we just listened to!!! WHAT????   Seriously, as a send off to Carissa, we decided to cobble together some of our favorite moments of her over the 44 episodes we recorded with her and start with a clean slate with the new format of the show!!! So please enjoy these clips of Carissa being the Carissa we all love and Evan being....well..... near her. At times uncomfortably so. Good bye Carissa, you made us all lucky!!!!!!   Track List: Fr Ep 41 Getting to Know YouFr Ep 2 Gaming: "Carissa Hates EA"Fr Ep 6 E3: "Carissa still hates EA"Fr Ep 15 Nerd Rage Trolls: "Carissas Girl on the Net Rant"Fr Ep 16 Phobias: "carissa and the Bee"Fr Ep 32 Shit Sharks Do: "Deep Blue Steaming Pile of Crap feat/K"Fr Ep 10 MCU:  "Shut the F*ck up Racism"Fr Ep 18 Superstitions: "Aboriginal Sneeze Blessing"Fr Ep 24 Star Wars Nerd Rage: "Star Wars Quiz"Fr Ep 21 Nostalgia: "Carissas Dangercrush"Fr Ep 37  Theatre:  ."Mishaps"Fr Ep 40 Very Special AND 42 Wise and Otherwise: "Wise and Otherwise the Game and Text Game Feat. Teddyand the Bassman"

We've talked about potential extra-terrestrial life, and now we're talking about potential extraordinary terrestrial life. The search for, and study of, mysterious or unknown creatures - or cryptozoology - is our subject of interest this week. We take a generous look at this often-mocked fringe pseudoscience by exploring the known, real animals who were once thought to only be creatures of myth and legend. And then we make fun of some of the wackier cryptids.  Like these: Lizard Man of Lee County (2015 picture): http://web.archive.org/web/20150908071838im_/http://wciv.images.worldnow.com/images/8464543_G.jpg Bigfoot impersonator: http://weirdthings.com/2012/08/man-dies-imitating-bigfoot/ Bonus - Shriek of the Devil Bird of Sri Lanka: https://youtu.be/p46A3HMuoCo?t=190

In the spirit of this auspicious day, we rank the good Star Wars movies, shout out our favorite Expanded Universe entries, compliment George Lucas, explain why Jar Jar might just be better than Chewie, and Evan passes a Star Wars QUIZ! ...Wait, what was that fourth one? To find out, watch Hard Truths with Doug and see if you don't view everyone's least favorite Gungan in a slightly different light. And if you want to see these quizzes for yourself, find them here: http://ikwiz.com/trivia.asp?id=40&name=15+of+the+Toughest+Star+Wars%3A+Episode+IV+Questions+Ever%21 http://www.absurdtrivia.com/quiz/000881/star-wars-trilogy-iv-v-vi/ http://www.absurdtrivia.com/quiz/011056/star-wars-original-trilogy-quiz/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-most-difficult-star-wars-quiz-you-will-ever-take_us_5660bd26e4b072e9d1c56e60 Send us your scores, and May the Fourth be with you.

In our final Very Special Episode, we join Teddy and the Bassman once again for a grand two-parter. This time, we play a couple more standard games. In our episode, hear us try to outwit the great sayings of the ages in Wise and Otherwise, then listen to T&tB's half where we play everyone's favorite awful game: Cards Against Humanity. When there are tigers on the hill...

We're more than 40 episodes in and we realized that even though we have shared a bunch of stuff about ourselves with you guys, you don't really KNOW us. Let's fix that! Come get to know us! Carissa issues a challenge to the listeners - that's you - to answer some or all of our Getting to Know You questions and email them to us. Also, this week we're priming the pump for the upcoming Podcast Awards! Click the link or visit www.podcastawards.com to nominate Lucky 10,000 in the Games and Hobbies category and also for a People's Choice Award. We would love to win an award for you guys, so vote early, vote often! (Or at least early, since you can only vote once and nominations close April 30.)

Recorded live from the Steampunk Library, we proudly present Part Two of our collaboration with fellow Bearded Pods cast Teddy and the Bassman. Evan and Carissa play some fun games and wax philosophical with the whimsical pair, celebrating the chance to record together in one physical location. To hear the other half of the evening's festivities (namely: the Room 101 Game), you will want to listen to Teddy and the Bassman's latest episode, found here.

We get into close encounters of all kinds this week on The Lucky Ten Thousand. Well, really just the alien kinds. UFOs, extra-terrestrials, string theory: it's all here. Come with us on a universal adventure. We promise not to anally probe you. Unless you're into that. Recorded live in Evan's studio, our intrepid hosts are back together again in a face-to-face encounter of their own for the first of a series of very special episodes from the Bearded Pods Network. Stay tuned for more!

The internet is obsessed with cats, and we are no exception to that, but this week we pay tribute to man's best friend. Dogs have been with us - historically and personally - for a very long time, and we take some time to honor that bond. We wax on about our own dogs, once again dispel the myth that any dog is naturally aggressive or dangerous, lay down some fun canine trivia, and generally celebrate the unconditional love of our puppy pals. In loving memory of Z&R's Li'l Cricket, 12.23.2001-3.19.2016. We miss you, Bubbykins.

All the world's a stage And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances And one man in his time plays many parts. Evan and Carissa share their fondest memories of the noblest art, which mostly means all the best fuck-ups from their history in theatre. For any actor, director, audience member, or lover of blooper reels, have we got a show for you.

This week Evan and Carissa solve gender relations! OK, not really, but we do discuss some of the more prevalent issues between the genders within the overarching geeky communities - most specifically in gaming culture.  While we won't be winning any Peace Prizes for our contribution here, we take a moderate, common sense, humanitarian look at some of the misapprehensions, misunderstandings, and misogyny that plague games and geek ventures in general.  Sparked by a particularly egregious incident at the Dota 2 Shanghai Major tournament, Carissa explains both of the friendzones (and how to get out of them) before tackling a more serious problem. Remember, you don't need to be a White Knight to be a decent human being. Warning: some offensive language presented.

We are right chuffed to be joined this week by the Bearded Pods' very own Trevor Furlong, formerly of Scotland Yard and present acclaimed bassman of Teddy and the Bassman. In the first of what will hopefully be several appearances, our guest shares his experiences as a stranger in a not-terribly-as-strange-as-you'd-think land. Our talk ranges far and wide, touching Cockney rhyming slang, immigration culture shock and the lack thereof, imported television, subtle differences in humor, and more. Anglophiles like Carissa will not want to miss this episode. After you finish here be sure to check out Trevor and Teddy's podcast, Teddy and the Bassman, another fine production found on the Bearded Pods Network.

Evan was the last person on Earth to watch Firefly and now he gets to share with us the joy of being the lucky one.  Lamentable as the show's premature cancellation is (damn you, Fox!), most of us have had the better part of a decade to mourn its loss while he is finding himself in the throes of new grief. Like most of us, the only closure he can really find is from incessantly going over all the great things we can only ever enjoy on rewatching.You can't take the sky from me.

Attention grammar nerds and logophiles: this one's for you! Reformed grammar nazi Carissa opens up her ever-expanding list of adult vocabulary words to share them with Evan - and you, our faithful listeners. Evan, in turn, shares a very few choice examples of the words with which Shakespeare graced us. We even toss in a few from across the seas, because what would a talk about English be if it didn't include some linguistic pilfering? This is an episode far shorter than it could have been, all about the collection of sounds which make up the lovely, thieving, sadomasochistic English language.

You know all those "little details" movie and tv producers just get WRONG? The ones that make your otherwise enjoyable movie or tv show slightly less enjoyable - or worse, downright unwatchable? Yeah those. This week we bring back fan favorite friend of the show Winston to help us ruin your movies for you by pointing out all the things in some of our favorite (and least favorite) productions which the makers just screwed up. Covering editing mistakes, historical inaccuracies, and just plain fuck-ups, we leave no sacred cow untipped.What are your pet peeve mistakes from movies or TV? Email us, tweet at us, or leave a 5-star review to have your grievances aired.

Humans are portrayed in most extra-terrestrial science fiction as puny, weak, insignificant, and utterly outclassed by any and all offworld explorers who happen upon them. This week, Carissa and Evan ask: what if humanity isn't a pile of crap but is, instead, terrifying and bewildering to our galactic neighbors? Maybe we are the horror movie villain of ET's nightmares, and we set out to explain why we might not be the primitive hairless apes of most modern science fiction.Humanity! Fuck yeah!