My Hill To Die On

Recorded September 1, 2024 This week, Nate went to yet another amusement park- one not so dilapidated this time. Then, Ryan talks about a game that seems to have been designed for the venn diagram that is his entire personality. Afterwards, they have a KitKat cereal and a (better than usual) Calpis, only to discuss data backups. Then, they focus their discussion on the social implications of cloning, what makes up a soul, and one woman’s solution for dealing with people she just doesn’t like in their discussion of the book, Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty.   Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon   Summer Parks Caribbean Beach (in Gunma) Disneyland Disney California Adventure Park   Stray Gods Official Site   Taste of Japan KitKat Cereal White Peach Calpis   Pick 2: Things We Backup Ryan: Audiobook Files Nate: Photos Ryan: Writings Nate: Databases   Six Wakes Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible CGP Grey: The Trouble with Transporters   Theme by Michael ADhttps://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-endused with permission

Recorded June 28, 2024 This week, Nate brings the perfect trifecta of “Nate topics” to discuss: He bought (yet another) Synology, expresses his concerns over Cross country event planning, and also talks about a new, old amusement park he visited. Then Ryan endures another Calpis (mango this time), before they discuss books that were influential for the young Nate and Ryan. They then wrap up the episode by discussing detail-oriented writing, being a decent person, and Ryan's insidious plot to make his student read good books in their discussion of The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Synology Synology DS920+ (Nate's “new” Synology) Amusement Parks Seibuen Yuenchi The Harry Potter Studio Tour Nasu Highland Park Fuji-Q Highland Tokyo Disney Resort Universal Studios Japan Taste of Japan Calpis Blend Rich Mango Golden Dragon KitKat Pick 2: Childhood Books Ryan: Ender's Shadow - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Ender's Game - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Memory Alpha Wiki Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Low End Mac Ryan: The Hobbit - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible The Goblin Emperor Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 7, 2024 On this episode, Nate and Ryan have invited their friends Keith, Nash, Scott, and Shi to once again abuse the English language (and Ryan's self-esteem) in a game of words and definitions that is definitely legally distinct from any other definition based game. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 31, 2024 And we're back! After a (not so) short hiatus, Nate and Ryan resume their antics with a discussion of what makes a game, bread point inflation, and musical theatre. Then after judging Flan KitKats and sparkling juice, they turn their attention to the theatre. All this leads up to their main media discussion of the Sir Terry Pratchett novel Wyrd Sisters, where they talk about plot structure, breaking rules, and how to transplant a country. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Bread and Synologys Yamazaki Bread Campaign History Synology DS423 Taste of Japan Nectar Sparkling White Peach and Strawberry Caramel Pudding KitKat Pick 2: Theatrical Plays Nate: Cinderella - Wikipedia Ryan: Les Misérables - Wikipedia Nate: Two from Galilee - Wikipedia (book the musical is based on) Ryan: 1776 - Wikipedia Wyrd Sisters Discworld wiki entry for Equal Rites (has a table listing/explaining the references) Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 61: Rite to be a Wizard (our episode about Equal Rites) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 12, 2024 It's the end of the world as we know it. Or at least the end of the Stillness. This week Nate and Ryan reach the conclusion of the Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. In the lead up to their discussion on the book they talk about the start and stop lifestyle of their school and some surprise car expenses for Nate. Then, they turn to discuss some of their favorite post-apocalypses to live (vicariously) in. Finally, they talk about a longing for justice, supporting your children, and the difference between cilia and a cat-bus in their discussion of The Stone Sky by N.K Jemisin. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Pick 2: Post-Apocalyptic Stories Nate: WALL•E - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Paranoia - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: The Matrix - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Horizon Games (Zero Dawn) - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Calpis Orange and Mango Strawberry Shortcake KitKat The Stone Sky Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 78: Energy transfer and "magic" (our episode about The Obelisk Gate) 76: Heat and Lava and the Movement of the Earth (our episode about The Fifth Season) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded January 7, 2024 Goals, clubs, and the undead! This week Nate and Ryan talk about their new year, new goals (and themes) including the difficulty of normal bedtimes. Then, they discuss informal groups and clubs while having Matcha KitKats and yet another Lemon drink. Finally, as they talk about Terry Pratchett's “Reaper Man” they discuss how the death of civilization is a shopping center, the differences between a man-wolf and a wolf-man, and Death's abhorrence of drama. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Goals/Themes Nate: Run 1900km in 2024 Ryan: Intentionality Your Theme (CGP Grey YouTube Video) Christmas Break The Super Mario Bros. Movie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Barbie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Wonka - IMDb The Princess Switch - IMDb, Netflix Family Switch - IMDb, Netflix Haneda Airport runway collision 2024 Noto Earthquake Pick 2: Clubs or Organizations Nate: High School AV Club Ryan: Board Game Club Nate: Earthkeepers Ryan: Murder Mystery Improv Group Dredge Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Fanta Premier Lemon Matcha and Original KitKat Reaper Man Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 24: Are We Having Fun? (our episode about Mort, Death book 1) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded November 12, 2023 Time and tide wait for no one. And so, another year has passed. As is their tradition, Nate and Ryan look back on everything that has happened in the past year and remember their favorite things about it. Then, turning their eyes from their favorite things of the past year, the two discuss a fantastic book with a slightly more troubled world. Picking up from where The Fifth Season left off, Nate and Ryan discuss carnivorous insects, fraught mother-daughter relationships, and long distance murder in N. K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @myhilltodieon@mastodon.social Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Favorite Game Nate: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Honorable Mention (of course): Disco Zoo Ryan: Baldur's Gate 3 Favorite Movie Nate: Elemental - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Guardians of Galaxy Volume 3 - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite TV Series Both: Picard Season 3 - IMDb Favorite Book Read Nate: Spy Ski School - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Ryan: Nettle and Bone - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Favorite Event Ryan: Visiting Family Nate: Visiting Lotte Arai Resort and enjoyed the high ropes course Favorite Music Ryan: Misty Mountains - Apple Music Nate: Beautifully Broken - Plumb - Apple Music, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite Thing Nate: DS923+ Taste of Japan Ice Cream KitKat Caramel Sweet Milk Tea The Obelisk Gate Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 76: Heat and Lava and the Movement of the Earth (our episode about The Fifth Season) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded October 1, 2023 This week Nate and Ryan talk about summer, events, and robots. Nate went on a trip to Okinawa and got a new Synology. Meanwhile, Ryan went to Tokyo Game Show and got sick on a mountain. Then, they talked all about their favorite robots (and robot adjacent beings). After trying a Fanta roulette and a chunky peanut butter KitKat, they turned to their main media where they discussed post-capitalism, what constitutes a human failure, and the importance of a good satchel in their discussion of A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Synologys DS1815+ DS923+ Synology Photos Binged TV shows Picard - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ghosts (American version) - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nature Excursion 70: Polar Opposites but Very Similar (the time they talked about the nature excursion of 2022) If We Treated Teachers Like Pro Athletes - Key & Peele Pick 2: Robots Nate: Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation Ryan: Cait Sith from Final Fantasy VII Nate: Isaac from The Orville Ryan: Sidra from A Closed and Common Orbit Taste of Japan Fanta Mystery Chuncky Peanut Butter KitKat A Prayer for the Crown-Shy Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 73: Dragged Along Into Contentedness (our episode about A Psalm for the Wild-Built) Crown shyness in Wikipedia Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 21, 2023 This week Ryan and Nate talk about vacations and trips and rocks. Specifically in that order. Nate tried to keep his children up later than the Tokyo government would allow and Ryan took a flight with a seat partner who was all elbows. After that, the two recall stories about rocks for all the geology nerds out there. Finally, the two discuss a beautiful, horrible world and the power of narrative in their discussion of The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Summer Activities, etc. There are no cats in America The Little Mermaid - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Wizarding World Zelda for the Switch Breath of the Wild Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Tears of the Kingdom Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Mitsuya Cider Nashi Choco Mint KitKat Pick 2: Rock Stories Ryan: Stepping Stones Nate: Purchasing an Engagement Ring Nate: Fuji Rock Ryan: Tunnels in Ome The Fifth Season Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded May 28, 2023 This week, it's a listener pick episode. First, Nate and Ryan address the shotgun blast of mini topics: everything from bread points, recently read books, to graduation. Then, they try café au lait Kit Kats and… yet another Calpis. Finally, for the listener picked main media, they talk about monsters of the week, melding fantasy and realism, the mysteries found in America's attic in their discussion of the TV show Warehouse 13. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com End of the School Year Activities, etc. Yamazaki Point Campaign Yahoo Auction Goodnotes Book of Three - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Rincewind Elder Race - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Ninefox Gambit - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Dragon's Dogma Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Items of Value Nate: Metal Bass Player Desk Ornament Ryan: Keychain Collection Nate: iPhone Ryan: Game Tchotchkes Taste of Japan Calpis Lemonade Soda Café Au Lait KitKat Warehouse 13 IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 23, 2023 This week, Nate and Ryan have returned from a conference and on their return both engaged in some light consumerism. Then, after drinking a “milk and melon” drink and having some dark cacao Kit-Kats, they discuss the sequels that improved upon the original. Finally, for the main media they discuss cinematography, actors in airplanes, and where to find actual character development in Top Gun: Maverick. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Final Fantasy Remaster I - VI Bundle Official Site Pick 2: Sequels Better Than the Original Nate: Star Trek 2 (also 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Thor: Ragnarok IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Nate: A Closed and Common Orbit Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible.com Ryan: To Say Nothing of the Dog Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible.com Taste of Japan Melon & Milk High-Cacao KitKat Top Gun: Maverick IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 9, 2023 This week Nate talks sports and cameras and Ryan talks games (tabletop) and games (video). Then the two of them try some pomegranate juice and cassis KitKats before talking about places they'd like to visit and explore. Finally, for the main media of the day, they discuss immortality, identifying with characters, and what people need in the first Monk and Robot book, A Psalm for the Wild-built. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Baseball and Cameras World Baseball Classic Sony A7iv Olympus E-M10 Mark III The King's Dilemma Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Octopath Traveler 2 Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Places to Go on a Journey Nate: Grandparents House in New York State SimTower Jesus Freak Ryan: Going to the Theater Nate: Tokyo Disney Resort / Guam Ryan: Scotland Taste of Japan Pomegranate Mix Cassis KitKat A Psalm for the Wild-Built Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 18: A Chosen Family (our episode about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet) 27: Writing in Your Purpose Text Field (our episode about A Closed and Common Orbit) 38: Character Observation Kind-of Story (our episode about Record of a Spaceborn Few) 56: Seal the Respect for Each Other (our episode about The Galaxy and the Ground Within) 60: Research So That Humankind Can Grow (our episode about To Be Taught if Fortunate) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 12, 2023 This week Nate and Ryan talk tech. They address LearnerBuild, Synology RAIDs, and of course FileMaker of all things. Then Ryan talks about his experience escaping from the underworld in Hades before they have another C.C. Lemon offshoot. Then, they bring up the present… or rather some memorable presents. Finally in the discussion of the main media The Hidden Place, they talk about father/daughter projects, (mis)understanding and how to just talk about your problems, people! Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Synology, Sakura and FileMaker Synology DS1823xs+ Sakura Blossom Forecast Claris FileMaker Hades Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Gifts Nate: Star Trek Figures Ryan: Teddy Bear Nate: Battery Grip for the Canon 20D Ryan: Boxed Sets of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Taste of Japan CC Lemon Apple Honey Kikyo Shingen Mochi KitKat The Hidden Palace Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 70: Polar Opposites but Very Similar (our episode about The Golem and the Jinni) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 12, 2023 This week, Nate tells Ryan about his adventures in the snow while Ryan hid indoors. One of them came out with all their bones intact. Hint: it's exactly who you think. Then, Ryan tells Nate about magic parkour before the two of them dream of having money and what they would spend it on. After some “interesting” drinks, they turn to their main media of the day, where they discuss the necessity of outside reading, character evolution, and quotes to be remembered by, in their discussion of the final book of era two of Mistborn, The Lost Metal. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Forspoken Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Expensive Items Nate: Larger House Ryan: Game Collection Nate: Technology Ryan: Higher Education Taste of Japan Calpis Silky Cola Hokkaido Azuki & Strawberry KitKat The Lost Metal Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 32: Altruistic Heist (our episode about Mistborn: The Final Empire) 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (our episode about The Well of Ascension) 51: Can You Just Add Some More Words? (our episode about The Hero of Ages) 57: Sherlock Holmes if Watson Was a Con Man (our episode about The Alloy of Law) 63: The Return of the Kandra (our episode about Shadows of Self) 69: Many Nebulous Enemies (our episode about The Bands of Mourning) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded November 7, 2022 From the island of Okinawa, this week Nate and Ryan talk about escaping from nature and keeping up with their respective goals. Then Nate finally gets his chance to tell Ryan what it means to “rescue” animals in Disco Zoo. Afterwards they talk about hobbies and what they would do if sleep was no longer a necessity. Finally for the main media this week, they talk about myths, consequences, and learning the same thing from a different angle in the book the Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Disco Zoo Official Site App Store Divinity: Original Sin 2 Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Things To Do With Lots of Time Nate: Logic Puzzels Ryan: Playing Games Nate: Organizing Photos / Making Photobooks Ryan: Writing Taste of Japan CC Lemon Melon Mix Chestnut KitKat The Golem and the Jinni Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded December 17, 2022 This week, Nate and Ryan summarize their previous year. It was a rich, full year with a lot of different experiences. In their look back, they remember all the good things that stood out. Then, as it seems like a tradition at this point, Ryan had Nate read the next book in the Mistborn series. This time it was The Bands of Mourning. In their discussion, they talk about the evolution of characters, where to hide your mystical artifacts, and proper itemized lists of possible destruction. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Favorite Game Nate: Disco Zoo Ryan: Elden Ring Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Favorite Movie Nate: Top Gear: Maverick - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite TV Series Both: Severance - IMDb, AppleTV+ Favorite Book Read Nate: The Nova Incident - Amazon.com, Netflix, Audible Ryan: The Goblin Emperor - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Favorite Event Nate: Visiting Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the summer (62: All Zhuri Are X, All Ororo Are Y, where Nate described his trip) Ryan: Obanazawa Favorite Music Nate: Daydream - Jillian Edwards - Apple Music, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind - Coheed and CambriaApple Music, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite Thing Nate: MacBook Pro 16" Ryan: his pile of games Favorite Podcast KitKat Both: Peach - 56: Seal the Respect for Each Other, from 55:22 Favorite Podcast Drink Ryan: Raspberry Mitsuya Cider - 52: Here Comes the Borg Hexagon, from 41:46 Nate: Calpis Cold Peach - 65: Simple Can Have Power in Its Creativity, from 31:01 Favorite Podcast Main Media: Book Ryan: The Galaxy and the Ground Within - 56: Seal the Respect for Each Other (our episode about The Galaxy and the Ground Within), Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Shadows of Self - 63: The Return of the Kandra (our episode about Shadows of Self), Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Favorite Podcast Main Media: Visual Nate (picking a favorite episode): 59: To Throw Violently Ryan: Severance - 64: Culty Vibes From the Perpetuity Wing (our episode about Severance), IMDb, AppleTV+ Taste of Japan Calpis Ginger Ale Milk Tea KitKat The Bands of Mourning Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 32: Altruistic Heist (our episode about Mistborn: The Final Empire) 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (our episode about The Well of Ascension) 51: Can You Just Add Some More Words? (our episode about The Hero of Ages) 57: Sherlock Holmes if Watson Was a Con Man (our episode about The Alloy of Law) 63: The Return of the Kandra (our episode about Shadows of Self) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded January 22, 2023 Lured in with the promise of Japanese KitKats, the author Dan Moren is cornered by Nate, Ryan, and their friend Scott. As they do, they grilled him all about his Galactic Cold War series along with the newest book, “The Nova Incident“. In their discussion, they end up discussing everything from the commonwealth's political structure, hard and soft Sci-Fi, and even the difference between foreshadowing and a fish. Ghosts of Tsushima Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Stray Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Spy Gadgets Dan: James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 Scott: Get Smart's Shoe Phone Ryan: Oddly Shaped Explosives (like the exploding gum in Mission Impossible) Nate: Get Smart's Wrist Communicator Taste of Japan Fanta Premier Pear Strawberry Chocolate Cake KitKat The Nova Incident Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 19: Is There Gonna Be a Tapper Story? (our episode about The Aleph Extraction) 9: Second First Book of a Series (our episode about The Bayern Agenda) Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded October 2, 2022 This week Nate and Ryan wrap up a final Christmas present, where they are joined by Keith, Nash and Zach as Nate experiences Dungeons and Dragons for the first time (this time with double the dragons). There are orcs, drums, legally-distinct characters that are strangely familiar in some way, and possibly a golden ring or five. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded October 2, 2022 It's Christmas all year ‘round here. Your present this year is to witness Nate's first foray into a world of collaborative storytelling. Find out what happens when an owl, a cat, a saytr, and a robot walk into a bar. With heedless forward momentum, drunk tortles, and more birds than you can shake a stick at, Ryan along with special guests Keith, Nash and Zach introduce Nate to the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded September 10, 2022 This week, Ryan's adventures with Obsidian and Nate's overly accurate cross country maps created trouble for both of them. Also, Nate got a new iPhone and Ryan reminisced about Ni No Kuni. Afterwards, They tried Salty Lemon Kit-Kats and yet another Calpis before talking about some of their favorite pastries. Finally they talked about creative magic, a fourteen year old worldview, and evil gingerbread in their look at the book A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Obsidian Obsidian iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro MacRumors: Apple Store Experiencing Issues With iPhone 14 Pre-Orders Ni No Kuni Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Pastries Nate: Melon Pan Ryan: Buttermilk Donuts Nate: Honey Old Fashioned from Mister Donuts Ryan: Coffee Cake Taste of Japan Calpis Cold Plus Peach Salt Lemon KitKat A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded August 21, 2022 This week, Ryan makes excuses for his “not-quite-so-productive-as-I-meant-it-to-be” summer (and Nate does the same). Also, Nate was able to make it to Disney (surprise, surprise). Afterwards, Ryan talks about the adorable critters wearing hats in Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Then, Nate and Ryan talk about various rewards they received from their work over the years, both tangible and not so much. Finally, for the main media this week, the two address the art of forgetting, break vs. break, non-personhood, and the best intentioned of “self-help gurus” in their discussion of the TV show Severance. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Running Tech App Clips Kena Bridge of Spirits Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Rewarding Work Experiences Nate: Introducing Staff Absence Ryan: Geek Squad Badge Nate: Staff Trip to Toshimaen Ryan: Onsen After Not Hiking Nate: XC Team Winning Tournament Taste of Japan Calpis Pineapple HoneyComb KitKat Severance IMDb AppleTV+ 49: Consigliere and Corn Salad (our episode about Vincenzo) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded July 31, 2022 This week, Ryan has been hiding from the summer heat and Nate was with his family on vacation. On his return, Nate uses this opportunity to finally announce his mysterious grading project LearnerBuild. Then the two talk return to a talk about games telling all about their favorite board and card games (at least of the ones they hadn't mentioned before). For the main media this week they talk all about vigilante cleanup duties, team dynamics, and killing your darlings in the book Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com LearnerBuild Home page Ghostwire Tokyo Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Games 11: Wanting to Complete the Project (the one where we ranked board games) 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (the one where we ranked strategy games) Nate: Euchre Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Terra Mystica Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Nate: Clue Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Argent: The consortium Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Pepsi Karaage Shadows of Self Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 32: Altruistic Heist (our episode about Mistborn: The Final Empire) 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (our episode about The Well of Ascension) 51: Can You Just Add Some More Words? (our episode about The Hero of Ages) 57: Sherlock Holmes if Watson Was a Con Man (our episode about The Alloy of Law) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded July 9, 2022 This week, Nate and Ryan talk about a little bit of everything. First, they talk about their summer trips and what it would be like to have your brain severed. After that, they bring up about some of their favorite portable devices. Finally, after some seltzer for the taste of the week, Nate and Ryan turn to the main media. During which, they discuss gaslighting, the power of the creative arts and how everyone agrees about the book We're Not From Here. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Summer Adventures Severance Lake Yamanaka Universal Studios Japan Pick 2: Handheld Devices Connected #404: The Non (the one where they rank iPhones) Ryan: Gameboy Nate: Handspring Visor Handspring Documentary Palm TX Ryan: Kindle Nate: iPhone 7 4: The Persnicketiness of It (the episdoe where we talk about the end of Nate's iPhone 7 Taste of Japan Suntory Craft Ume Seltzer We're Not From Here Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 19, 2022 This week, Nate and Ryan talk about their summer plans and how they gracefully fall face first into their school's summer break. Ryan then talks about games and storytelling in the 2018 God of War. Afterwards they both talk about a few stories and media with good female lead characters. Finally after eating whole grain KitKats and drinking a fruit cream soda, they talk about the space between worlds, how to find out a son is a daughter and silly gender norms in the book Equal Rites by Sir Terry Pratchett. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com God of War (2018) Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Stories with Strong Female Leads Nate: Sofia the Fist Ryan: Horizon Zero Dawn - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Ryan: The Emperor's Soul - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp 11: Wanting to Complete the Project (our episode on The Emperor's Soul) Taste of Japan Fruits Cream Soda Whole Grain KitKat Equal Rites Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 24: Are We Having Fun? (our episode about Mort) 55: Humor Embedded in the Narration (our episode about Guards! Guards!) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 5, 2022 This week, Nate and Ryan talk about how they consume media and the efforts they take to not mindlessly munch media. Ryan details what it means to work together and collaborate as instructed by a magical talking book from the game, It Takes Two. After that, they try yet another odd Calpis and Orange Chocolate Kit Kats before talking about some of their most memorable first impressions of new places. Finally they talk about the weight of experiences, decisiveness of characters, and trying to sleep through screaming slugs in their discussion of the main media, To Be Taught If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Our Popular Episodes 25: The Liss Family Lexicon (our episode with Casey Liss) 34: People and Being Nice to People (our episode with John Moltz about Ted Lasso) 44: Slowly Indoctrinate You With Good Fantasy (our Stardust episode) 36: Sameness for a Safe Life (our The Giver episode) 46: Still Trying to Make Something Good Happen (our Princess Mononoke episode) 19: Is There Gonna Be a Tapper Story? (our episode with Dan Moren about his book: The Aleph Extraction) Other Key Episodes 49: Consigliere and Corn Salad (our Vincenzo episode) 54: The Second Book Made Me Angry (our The City of Ember/People of Sparks episode) 37: Falling In Love With Someone Over Letters (our This Is How You Lose the Time War episode) 43: Pay Respect to the Klingon Culture (our Star Trek: TNG - A Matter of Honor episode) What is Entertainment? Dude Perfect YouTube channel (yes, Nate likes them enough to endorse them now) Cortex 129: The Wrong Kind of Munching (the episode about YouTube shorts) Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Nate's GoodReads account It Takes Two Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: First Impressions of New Places Nate: Mount Fuji Ryan: Idyllic Japan Nate: Disappointing Hotel in Izu Ryan: Miyajima, Hiroshima Taste of Japan Citrus Calpis KitKat Chocolate Orange To Be Taught if Fortunate Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 18: A Chosen Family (our episode about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet) 27: Writing in Your Purpose Text Field (our episode about A Closed and Common Orbit) 38: Character Observation Kind-of Story (our episode about Record of a Spaceborn Few) 56: Seal the Respect for Each Other (our episode about The Galaxy and the Ground Within) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded May 22, 2022 This week Nate and Ryan invite some of their friends to commit some crimes against the English language and definitional indecency. With special guests Nash, Shi, Keith, and Scott. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 24, 2022 Never give up, Never surrender! This week, Nate and Ryan are joined by their friend Terence as they watch one of the most lovingly created spoofs of Star Trek. Before they dive into that, the three decide it's best to talk about all things sci-fi. Ryan starts by talking about a game with an overly-convoluted sci-fi story he just beat named 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Afterwards, the three gather and talk about other sci-if stories that they've enjoyed and wanted to share in one aspect or another. For the main media of the day, they talk about how Star Trek is real, “only having one job on this ship”, and the importance of having a last name in their discussion of the loving Star Trek spoof: Galaxy Quest. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com 13 Sentinels: Ageis Rim Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Science Fiction Stories Terence: Redshirts, John Scalzi - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Stargate SG-1 - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Firefly - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Terence: Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: The Orville - Amazon.com Ryan: Off to be the Wizard, Scott Meyer - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Galaxy Quest IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Never Give Up Documentary on Amazon Prime Video Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 9, 2022 This week, Nate and Ryan open by talking about Free Guy (with spoilers), Sing 2, and other things they did over their recent break. Later, Nate talks about some of his program fixes and Ryan talks about sad endings for characters in Elden Ring. After that, they talk about some of their favorite college classes and they try Asahi Higo Green Melon and salty white chocolate KitKats. For the main media of the day, they talk about good character pairings, low (or at least lower than world-ending) stakes stories and the sanctity of street slang in their discussion of The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Recently Watched Media Free Guy - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Sing 2 - IMDb Elden Ring Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Returnal Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Asahi Higo Green Melon KitKat White Salt Pick 2: College Courses Nate: Networking (OSI model) Ryan: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Nate: Photography Ryan: Greek The Alloy of Law Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 32: Altruistic Heist (our episode about Mistborn: The Final Empire) 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (our episode about The Well of Ascension) 51: Can You Just Add Some More Words? (our episode about The Hero of Ages) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 26, 2022 Nate and Ryan are happy with the Overcast updates, Nate is optimistic about some updates of his own and Ryan decides to talk about more sad games. The two of them also decide to tell vehicular stories that may lead to varying levels of concern. Then, after trying a craft Cola and peach KitKats they decide to talk about mutual respect, screaming walls, and the frightening nature of cheese in the final book in the Wayfarer's series by Becky Chambers, “The Galaxy and the Ground Within”. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com "Not Grey Style" Cortex on RelayFM Overcast Upgrades Official Site Redesign Blog Post Rime Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Vehicles Ryan: Saturn SL2 Nate: Orchestra Trip, watching Speed on the bus Ryan: Dangerous driving in a 12-passenger van Nate: Messerschmitt KR200, BMW Isetta Taste of Japan Craft Cola Peach KitKat The Galaxy and the Ground Within Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 18: A Chosen Family (our episode about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet) 27: Writing in Your Purpose Text Field (our episode about A Closed and Common Orbit) 38: Character Observation Kind-of Story (our episode about Record of a Spaceborn Few) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 12, 2022 This week, Ryan kept Nate from catching up on the new Star Trek episodes and Nate talked about his journey to get his daughters introduced into Gene Roddenberry's universe. Soon after that, Ryan ranted all about his journey to remake the Elden Ring. Afterwards, both of them shared some of their favorite pieces of media involving some form of military. Finally, they once more explored the world on the back of a turtle as they spoke about legal crime, dragon flatulence, and proper book-throwing in their discussion of Guards, Guards! by Sir Terry Pratchett. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Star Trek Picard - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp The Next Generation - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Elden Ring Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Calpis Peach Esspresso KitKat Cheesecake Pick 2: Media With Military or Quasi-military Organizations Nate: Ender's Game - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Final Fantasy VIII - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: Galaxy Quest - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Hogan's Heros - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Guards! Guards! Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 27, 2022 This week, as a special treat, we have included one of our “not my hills” that are available to all of our members. On this one, Nate had Ryan watch Encanto, and Ryan gushes about how much he loves the music and lyrics to degree that might border on an existential crisis. In addition, this week they talk about their experiences with electricity and all it's wonders. For the main media this week Nate had Ryan read two books and through it they discuss the importance of communication, well engineered cities, and ask themselves how are entire communities basing all their life decisions on the word of a 10-year old? Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Encanto IMDb Nate's Stroller Phil & Teds Pokemon: Legends Arceus Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Mitsuya Ume (Plum) KitKat Strawberry Milk Pick 2: Electrical Incidents Ryan: Electrocution with a paperclip Nate: Electrocution with a stage light Ryan: Electricity savings after 3/11 Nate: Blackout in New York City Northeast blackout of 2003 (wikipedia) Practical Engineering: What Really Happened During the 2003 Blackout? The City of Ember Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible The People of Sparks Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 12, 2022 This week Nate and Ryan look for a touch of levity in everything. Nate begins by talking about his software and the bug (or feature) that he found and fixed. Nate then talked about how he “pulled a Ryan” with health anxiety, and how he fell back in love with the Amazing Race. Ryan, stuck in a loop of looping games talked about loops and a looping narrative in the game he was playing, Returnal. Shifting their attention, they address times in their lives that they dealt with sharp objects in one way or another. Following all this, they turned their attention to the main media, Kung Fu Hustle, and talked about loony tunes combat, koto killers, and asked themselves does the plot really need to matter? Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com The Amazing Race Official site Season 10 Season 33 Returnal Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Mitsuya Fruit Punch KitKat Melon Pick 2: Sharp Object Stories Nate: Getting Cut With a Papercutter Ryan: Blade Collection Nate: Hay Baler Ryan: Stripping Wire Kung Fu Hustle IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded January 22, 2022 This week, Ryan shares about his life in quarantine, and Nate talks about his winter trip to the House of Mouse. Nate then goes into detail about his debugging process for his grading software and Ryan talks about his love of sad games. The two share some of their favorite hot drinks, and try some new flavors with a raspberry cider and “White” KitKats. For the main media of the day, the two talk about optimum spaceship design, Borg babies, and the most likable Q in the whole continuum in their discussion of the Star Trek The Next Generation Episode, “Q Who”. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Christmas Adventures 42: A Day in the Life of Vin (Nate's last May Disney trip) 45: Just Outside of Normal (Nate's last July Disney trip) Canon 20D (Nate's DSLR from 2004) Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K iPhone Camera Grip 4: The Persnicketiness of It (where we discussed our new iPhones) What Remains of Edith Finch Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Hot Drinks Ryan: Coffee Nate: Royal Milk Tea Ryan: Honey Lemon Tea Nate: Yuzu Tea Taste of Japan Mitsuya Raspberry KitKat White Star Trek: The Next Generation, Q Who Memory Alpha IMDb 31: We Live to Enrich Ourselves (episode on The Neutral Zone) 12: We Are All Deserving of the Same Respect (episode on The Measure of a Man) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded December 11, 2021 For this episode, Nate and Ryan decided to wrap up and say farewell to 2021. To do so, they reflected on the past year, their accomplishments, and favorite things from a year that, in all honesty, could have treated the world a bit better. In doing so, they talk about everything from the best book they read to the best (and worst) drinks they had on the show. As they wrapped up the year, they also wrapped up a book series they had been working their way through this year—Mistborn. In their discussion of the final book, Hero of Ages, they talk about Nate's power of prediction, convenient solutions, and his desire for Sanderson to write longer books. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Ancient Game Systems Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller Apple Arcade Favorite Game Ryan: Demon Souls - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Other links: 44: Slowly Indoctrinate You With Good Fantasy (where Ryan first bought his PS5 and learned it was going to the wrong address, at the very end of the episode) 45: Just Outside of Normal (where Ryan tells the drama of the delivery of his PS5) Favorite Movie Nate: Free Guy - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Dune - IMDb, Amazon.co.jp Other links: Luca - IMDb No Time to Die - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Cruella - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite TV Series Both: Vincenzo - Amazon.com, Netflix, IMDb Other links: Lower Decks - IMDb Mandalorian - IMDb Loki - IMDb Familiar Wife - Netflix, IMDb Favorite Event Ryan: Visiting family during the summer Nate: Visiting Disneyland in May (42: A Day in the Life of Vin, where Nate described his trip) Favorite Music Ryan: The Longest Johns MONO Frightened Rabbit Nate: Headwaters, Andrew Osenga, The Pivot: Headwaters Minisode Favorite Thing Nate: iPad Pro Ryan: PlayStation 5 Other links: Ryan's iPad Air Favorite Podcast KitKat Ryan: Sakura - 38: Character Observation Kind-of Story, from 59:18 Nate: Mint - 45: Just Outside of Normal, from 58:57 Other links: Raspberry - 44: Slowly Indoctrinate You With Good Fantasy, from 41:10 Peach Parfait - 36: Sameness for a Safe Life, from 31:23 Favorite Podcast Drink Both: Sawai Yuzu Cider - 48: Political Machinations, from 18:43 Other links: Kiwi Mikkuchu - 47: Wonders of Oral Hygiene, from 53:07 Favorite Podcast Main Media: Book Nate: The Hero of Ages - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Ryan: Record of a Spaceborn Few - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible This Is How You Lose the Time War - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Other links: Dune - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Bridge to Terabithia - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Favorite Podcast Main Media: Visual Ryan: Vincenzo - Amazon.com, Netflix, IMDb Ted Lasso, Season 1 - Apple TV+ Nate: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Other links: Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, IMDb Taste of Japan CC Lemon Yuzu & Honey Pistachio KitKat The Hero of Ages Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded November 23, 2021 This week is our 50th Episode. It's been quite a journey so far, and we're looking forward to the next 50. For this episode Nate and Ryan gathered eight additional people who had previously appeared on the podcast at one point or another, trapped them in a room and asked them to talk about two things. First, Ryan asked them to tell him about some of their favorite comedy stories. Then, shortly thereafter the group discussed abridgments, cultural touchstones, getting involved in a land war in Asia, and of course, a MLT or mutton, lettuce, and tomato in the classic tale of true love and high adventure, The Princess Bride. With special guests: Nash Bridges, Scott Ponzani, Zach Smoker, Keith Kelleth, Angie Hall, Jamie Matsuoka, Nate Gibson, Terence Van Dam Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Pick: Humorous Stories Nate: Very Good, Jeeves Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Nash: Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog 39: The Hero Is a Horrible Human Being - our episode on Dr. Horrible Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Scott: The Alto Wore Tweed Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Zach: Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Keith: The Secret of Monkey Island 22: Sixteen Different Insults - our episode on Monkey Island Wikipedia Jamie: Convenience Store Woman Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Angie: What If? Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Nate G: All Creatures Great and Small Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Terence: Little Mosque on the Prairie - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Because News Ryan: Discworld Dan Moren Books Ayoade on Ayoade - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Princess Bride Movie Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Book Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded November 7, 2021 This week, Nate finally talks about his mysterious side project. Following that, Nate and Ryan discuss Disney villains and how to do a prequel right. Then, Ryan breaks with tradition to use game corner to talk about some card games and the two talk about some small pranks they've pulled at one point or another. For the main media of the day the two talk about escalation, corn salad, and the pigeon mafia in their discussion of The Korean TV drama, Vincenzo. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Bridge to Terabithia IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Disney Villan Origin Stories Cruella - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Maleficent - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Red Dragon Inn Official Site Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp The 7th Continent Official Site Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Grape Calpis Cookies & Cream KitKat Pick 2: Pranks Nate: Spoofing a SMART email Ryan: As many pranks as possible at camp in one night Nate: New Staff Portal theme Ryan: Dinosaurs in a mailbox / moving a car / saran wrap a building Vincenzo Amazon.com Netflix IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded October 18, 2021 This week Nate and Ryan have the attention span of a pair of squirrels. After a debate about the best Shrek and Nate recounting a sushi mistake, Ryan tells Nate all about escaping prison before they both try yuzu cider and Mont Blanc KitKats. After which, both of them remember some childhood accounts involving far too much water. For the main media of the day, they discuss realistic economic dependencies, hard made-up words, and ending wars with conversation in their discussion of Dune by Frank Herbert. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Sushi Restaurants 魚屋路 花小金井店 (Totoyamichi Hanakoganei location) 魚屋路 東小金井店 (Totoyamichi Higashikoganei location) The Escapists Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Sawai Yuzu Cider Mont Blanc KitKat Pick 2: Water Experiences Ryan: Flooding at summer camp Nate: Action Park Defunctland: The History of Action Park Ryan: Getting lost in the sand dunes Nate: Getting stuck in Guam Pacfic Islands Club (PIC), Guam Lower Sigua Falls (Google Maps link) Dune Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded September 25, 2021 Welcome back to the Wild West. The land of cowboys, shootouts and dentistry. This week, Nate finally reveals a bit (a tiny bit) about the project he's been working on. Ryan talks about games - both video and board. Then looking back on their own pasts, they decide to talk about music they listened to when the were just a mite younger. After a snack time of regret, they move on to their main media of the day. During that discussion, they talk about A and B plots, humor being a group effort, unbelievable love stories and jokes from another time in their discussion of The Shakiest Gun in the West starring Don Knotts. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Our Technology Synology Photos AirPods Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max Argent: The Consortium Board Game Geek Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp No Straight Roads Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Songs from Childhood Ryan: Ashes in the Snow by MONO - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, iTunes Nate: 18 Wheels on a Big Rig by Trout Fishing in America - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, iTunes Ryan: Vito's Ordination Song by Sufjan Stevens - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, iTunes Nate: Shine by Newsboys - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, iTunes Taste of Japan Kiwi Mikkuchu KitKat Summer Mango The Shakiest Gun in the West Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded September 4, 2021 Summer is officially over. Nate was (un)aware that the Olympics happened. Ryan thinks about his flight, his quarantine, and his return. They also both are reminded that 0 is equal to nothing. For his game corner, Ryan talks about his not so honorable Samurai lifestyle in Ghost of Tsushima and as a period of reflection, the two think back on examples of great animated movies. After a chunky drink and an apple cinnamon KitKat they turn their attention to the main media of the day. In it, they discuss curses, talking boars, morally gray characters, and giant blobs of death as they focus on Princess Mononoke. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Olympics and Summer NHK Tokyo Olympics Gorin Olympic 3x3 Basketball Hakone Ekiden 44: Slowly Indoctrinate You With Good Fantasy (our episode with our hiking stories) Ghost of Tsushima Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Animations Nate: Wallace and Gromit The Wrong Trousers - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp A Close Shave - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Animaniacs - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: Star Trek: Lower Decks - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: An American Tail - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Other links Animaniacs' countries of the world song DefunctTV: The History of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Taste of Japan 11: Wanting to Complete the Project (where we had Nata De Coco Mango Yogurt drink) Nata de Coco Pineapple KitKat Apple Cinnamon Princess Mononoke Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded July 27, 2021 Fully vaccinated! Nate and Ryan celebrate their fully vaccinated status with a couple of small (masked) trips with their respective families. Then Nate talks about his struggle to organize his photos and Ryan talks about a game with creatures that are part bug and part snack — Bugsnax. After reminiscing about some of their most influential teachers and drinking a honey lemon cider with Mint Chocolate KitKats they turned their attention to the main media of the day, in which they talk about acceptance, being the odd kids, and getting emotions right in their discussion of Bridge to Terabithia. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Summer Trips Mackinac Island Chicago River Architectural Tour Tokyo Disney Resort Synology DSM Photo Station - previous version Nate used Accidental Tech Podcast Synology Photos - new version Nate upgraded to Bugsnax Official Site Pick 2: Impactful Teachers Nate: Mr. Lucas Ryan: Mr. Daeger Nate: English 12 Teacher Ryan: Mr. Patrick Taste of Japan Mitsuya Cider Honey Lemon Kit Kat Mint Bridge to Terabithia Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded July 1, 2021 Summertime in COVID-times is exactly as exiting as that sounds. Ryan talks about the minimal outside activities he was willing to do post-vaccination and Nate grieves over the nature of the rainy season in Japan. Thinking back, they reminisce on some of their favorite hiking journeys- both the successes and those that were... less so. For the snack corner, they brought forward a grape yogurt Fanta and raspberry Kit-Kats. Finally, for the main media, they talk about subverting expectations, a life of piracy, well-developed detail work, and the comic work of fratricidal royalty in the movie Stardust. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Movies and Disney+ Cruella - IMDb, Disney+ Raya and the Last Dragon - IMDb, Disney+ This Endorian Life - Nate's Brother's Ewok Podcast What Country Has the Most Disney+ Content New Ducktales - IMDb, Disney+ Pick 2: Hiking Stories Nate: Traveling on the Harder Route Ryan: Evening Hiking in Ome Nate: Bringing Groups in From a Typhoon Ryan: Failing to Go on a Hike Taste of Japan Fanta Yogurt Grape Raspberry Kit Kat Stardust Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 23, 2021 Ryan is back in America and had to do his favorite activity - flying. So Nate and Ryan talk about his trip and the small thing of the ongoing pandemic, human nature, and vaccinations. Ryan also made a sudden splurging purchase in the middle of this episode as Nate reminded him of prime day. Then they talked about food from various cultures they loved before talking about the exertion of authority, how to show respect to a culture, and how gagh is best served live in their discussion of the Star Trek TNG episode, A Matter of Honor. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Flight to America and Vaccines 41: Solo Actor Aspect (where we talked about Nate visiting Disney with very few people there) Purchasing Items iPad Air iPad Pro AirPods Pro Disney Pixar vs. Studio Ghibli Wikipedia's List of Pixar films Luca - IMDb Toy Story 2 - IMDb Incredibles - IMDb Inside Out - IMDb Up - IMDb Creativity, Inc. - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Game Corner Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Foreign Foods Ryan: Paella Nate: Udon Ryan: Katsudon Nate: Kimchi Jjigae Taste of Japan Green Apple Calpis Soda Pudding KitKat Star Trek: The Next Generation, A Matter of Honor Memory Alpha IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 12, 2021 Ryan is leaving on a jet plane. And the process hasn't been kind. Ryan then introduces Nate to a life of crime in a tabletop RPG Blades in the Dark. After that, they both talk about some of their favorite strategy games, and ones they'd love to play more of in the future. Finally, they think about character development, unanswered questions and how everything is a lie in their discussion of The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Game Corner Blades in the Dark - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Strategy Game Ryan: Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: Sushi Go Party - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Terraforming Mars - Amazon.com Nate: Settlers of Catan - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Cheerio Melon Soda Matcha KitKat The Well of Ascension Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 32: Altruistic Heist (our episode about Mistborn: The Final Empire, the first book) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded May 23, 2021 We all look hesitantly hopeful that the world is on it's way back to a new sense of ‘normal'. As such, Nate talks about his most recent excursion to Disney and Ryan talks about his attempt to fly back to America to see his family. After that, Ryan objected to moving on before getting a chance to talk about Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. Then, as they partook in a Grape Calpis and Maple Kit Kats, they decided to think back on some of their more difficult jobs. Finally, as they focused on the main media of the day, they talked about Ryan's general distrust of large corporations, paperwork for approving your clones, lonely actors and a robot that decides not to go full H.A.L. in their discussion of Moon starring Sam Rockwell. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Disney Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disney Resort App Game Corner Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Ace Attorney Fandom Wiki Pick 2: Hard Jobs Ryan: Working double-shifts at a homeless shelter Nate: Bailing hay all day Ryan: First teaching job / surviving in Japan / being a Barista Nate: Isolation in Japan Taste of Japan Calpis Light Blue 19: Is There Gonna Be a Tapper Story? (our episode with Dan Moren who tried Calpis) Maple KitKat Moon Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb 1: I Sound a Lot Smarter When I'm Writing (our episode about Passengers) 8: Until It's Very Perfect (our episode about Edge of Tomorrow) Video of the miniatures from Moon Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded May 2, 2021 What happens when you mix a cobbler, a copper penny, a catfish, and a rosebush with no roses? Find out in this episode of My Hill To Die On, where Nate and Ryan have “invited” a few of their friends to play another parsely game with them. Even a Dragon can't stop Nate Gibson, Zach Smoker, Angie Hall, and Nash Bridges from finding their true destiny and interacting with fully fleshed out, dynamic characters all found within Action Castle II. As always, we'd like to thank Jared Sorensen of Memento Mori Theatricks for these wonderful games. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Action Castle II: a Parsely Game memento-mori.com Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded May 1, 2021 If we told you we were trying to take over the world, would you believe us? No? Good. Because instead of that, Nate and Ryan spent their time this week talking about doorbells, student loans, Moon-icorns, and Banana Caramel Kit-Kats. Then they turned their conversation to some of the best villains they’ve ever known. Finally, for the main media this week, they focused on one spectacular villain as they discuss Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog where they talked about blogging for your nemesis, supreme-stalker vibes, freeze rays, and being something great...like Bad Horse. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Doorbells Logitech Circle View Doorbell Panasonic VL-SZ30KL (Nate‘s new doorbell set) Panasonic VL-V632 (Nate‘s new upstairs monitor) Pick 2: Villains Ryan: Dolores Umbridge Nate: Gul Dukat Ryan: Kefka Nate: Heinz Doofenshmirtz Game Corner Disco Zoo Zero Escape Taste of Japan CC Lemon Lemon Yogurt Mix KitKat Banana Caramel Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp IMDb Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 3, 2021 Nate and Ryan decide to reflect on some of the things happening in their own lives at this point in the year. Nate went to Fuji-Q for Spring Break with his family, where Ryan was able to get one of his videos posted to his 2-bit Storyteller YouTube channel, while he has also had some difficultly getting a ticket back to America for the Summer. After that, they decided to talk about some large world-shaping events and where they were on both September 11th 2001 and March 11th 2011. Then after the quite satisfactory snack time, they decide to talk about immigration, strength of characters, life-changing events and communism in space through Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Ryan’s New YouTube Channel Channel Page Shadow of the Colossus Video Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro Amusement Parks in Japan Fuji-Q Highlands Tokyo Disney Sea Toshimaen (now closed) Pick 2: World Changing Event Experiences Ryan & Nate: September 11, 2001 Ryan & Nate: March 11, 2011 Taste of Japan Fanta Premier Orange Sakura KitKat Record of a Spaceborn Few Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 18: A Chosen Family (our episode about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet) 27: Writing in Your Purpose Text Field (our episode about A Closed and Common Orbit) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 27, 2021 This week we are looking to the future. At first, Nate and Ryan talk about their spring break. Then, Ryan talks a bit about his side project making a small channel to talk about games. Then after trying and orange cola and ume Kit-Kats, they discuss their dreams for the future. Finally, they turn the discussion towards their main media of the day, This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, where they focus on diverging timelines, poetic writing and falling in love through correspondence. Connect with us Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Ryan’s New YouTube Channel Channel Page Shadow of the Colossus Video Wandersong Official Site Amazon.com Taste of Japan Mikan (tangerine orange) Coloa KitKat Ume (Plum) - Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Hopes/Things for the Future 14: Little Doris Sleeps with the Fishes Now (our last prediction episode) Nate: Professional Mac mini Ryan: Stylish heads up display Nate: Dual boot MacOS on an iPad (Pro) Ryan: OmniFocus sharing of tasks Nate: Good Husbands for His Daughters Ryan: Less Divisiveness Nate: Mac Mini Pro Ryan: PS5 This Is How You Lose the Time War Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 1: I Sound a Lot Smarter When I’m Writing (our episode about Passengers) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 27, 2021 There’s been quite a bit of looking back on memories lately eh? After some small updates about their side projects, Nate and Ryan think back on some of their memories that bring them some measure of happiness and joy in looking back on them. Then, after an actually decent Kit-Kat and an abnormally pink Cola, they moved onto the main media of the day. For the main media, they discuss dystopian futures, how much we lose in aiming for sameness and the life changing effect of sledding in The Giver. Connect with us Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Bastion Official Site Amazon.com Taste of Japan Sakura Coloa KitKat Peach Parfait - Amazon.co.jp The Giver Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 13: Interdimensional Temporal Telephone (our episode about Arrival/Story of Your Life) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 6, 2021 This week, Nate and Ryan took a trip back to their younger days. After talking about things happening in their lives, Ryan started by reminiscing about a game he played in his youth, Shadow of the Colossus. Following that, they drank a present from Scott which led to some rather strong feelings and divergent opinions. Then, Nate and Ryan thought about TV shows they watched as children. Finally, they discussed the dynamics of Father/Son relationships, showing care and kindness to other people, processing feelings and the whole Mister Rogers’ experience from the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Connect with us Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Shadow of the Colossus Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Seijo Ishii Extra Spicy Ginger Ale - Amazon.co.jp KitKat Passion Fruit - Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Children’s TV Programs Nate: Bill Nye the Science Guy - IMDb Ryan: Reading Rainbow - IMDb / Wishbone - IMDb Nate: Square One TV - IMDb Ryan: Legends of the Hidden Temple - IMDb A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Original Tom Junod article IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded January 9, 2021 This week, Nate challenged Ryan to watch a show related… to sport. Yes, feel free to show your shock and indignation along with us. However, it is not at all a bad thing. In fact, due to the content of the main media, Nate requested the help of our special guest John Moltz (best known for his writing on Crazy Apple Rumors and several podcasts including The Rebound and Biff!) to explain why it was such an amazing show. However, before they got into all that, Nate and Ryan asked John to reminisce a bit about his time in Japan. John used this opportunity to warn the world about the heat of Japan in the summer and the glory of Japanese vending machines. Then, the three of them talked about various sport related memories and stories from their own pasts. Finally, as they got to the main media, they discussed being genuine, kindness, Coach Beard’s chess affiliation and making an impact on people’s lives through the TV show Ted Lasso. Connect with us Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Special Guest: John Moltz Very Nice Website The Rebound Turning this Card Around Biff! Podcast Getting Started with Minecraft Ted Lasso, Season 1 Apple TV+ John’s AFC Richmond Shirt Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission