Safe As Milk

Ten years of Safe as Milk comes to an end in this, our final episode of the show. Mike and Adam look way back to "best of" picks of every year and pick their "best of ever" that have stood the test of time. Sprinkle in some show trival from our decade long run, two shared cocktails, a load of laughs, and you have our series finale. Enjoy! Big thanks to everyone that ever listened and to every guest that ever joined us for an episode. Keep keeping up with Mike at www.falfa.com (https://www.falfa.com/blog/) and Adam at www.180lunches.com (https://www.180lunches.com/)

Mike's Picks: * (8:17) Anora (2024) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anora) * (20:57) Baseball Prospectus 2025 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/baseball-prospectus-2025-baseball-prospectus/22042930) Adam's Picks: * (14:10) Castlevania: Nocturne (Netflix 2023) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81436901) * (29:58) Mini/Diorama Youtube Part 2: * Night Shift (https://www.youtube.com/@NightShiftScaleModels) * Cut Transform Glue (https://www.youtube.com/@CutTransformGlue) * Miniac (https://www.youtube.com/@Miniac)

Mike's Picks: * (17:59) IINA (https://iina.io/) * (29:27) SNL 50 (2025 Peacock (https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/snl-50-beyond-saturday-night) Adam's Picks: * (14:15) Sleeping Gods (https://www.redravengames.com/sleeping-gods/) * (24:48 ) Lies of P (https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/)

Mike's Picks: * (09:04) Hawbuck Wallet (https://www.hawbuck.camp/wallets/lean-wallet-green-h01-zmcwl) * (21:56) Chipolo CARD Spot (https://chipolo.net/en/products/chipolo-card-spot) Adam's Picks: * (15:40) Comic Catchup Cavalcade * Transformers Vol. 1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/transformers-tp-vol-1) * Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (https://idwpublishing.com/products/beneath-the-trees-where-nobody-sees-tpb?variant=51678096687468) * Hexagon Bridge (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/hexagon-bridge) * (26:50 ) Topo Global Travel Bag Roller (https://topodesigns.com/products/global-travel-bag-roller?srsltid=AfmBOoq8BIIaXNk1qO3VuR0ZF4p7YuriTr3qkb7CFpRUO4qKpTmd1zwm)

Mike's Picks: * (09:03) Funny Story by Emily Henry) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCNBRNRQ/) * (21:18) The newest Kindle Paperwhite (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFPJYX7P/) Adam's Picks: * (14:14) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677660/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Great_Circle/) * (27:31 ) Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal (https://open.spotify.com/album/60UzB8mOCMpc7xkuJE6Bwc?si=IPg2tKoVTtWGHNji6JAe8Q)

It's that time of year, time to pick our favorites of 2024: Mike's Picks: * North Woods by Daniel Mason Ep. 240 (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726262/north-woods-by-daniel-mason/) * David Nance and Mowed Sound Ep. 235 (https://davidnance.bandcamp.com/album/david-nance-mowed-sound) * Fall Guy Ep. 232 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EySdVK0NK1Y&ab_channel=UniversalPictures) * Yellowstone National Park Ep. 237 (https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm) * Blogging Ep. 81 (https://www.falfa.com/blog/) Adam's Picks: * BigXthaPlug Ep. 230 (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qxpnaukVayrQn6ViNvu9I?si=q144vlf8RFS11iAwvshwcQ) * Balatro Ep. 230 (https://www.playbalatro.com/) * The Haunting of Hill House Ep. 224 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80189221) * The Barn by Wright Thompson Ep. 240 (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/679066/the-barn-by-wright-thompson/) * F1 Drive to Survive Ep. 231 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890)

Mike's Picks: * (15:44) The Blacklist (2013 NBC?!?!) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blacklist) * (26:21) Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (https://evergoods.us/products/civic-panel-loader-16l?srsltid=AfmBOooWmsk_k5hPNpTtPFnWHUjnndNPvO016txNO3pFlsYj_-B38tu-) Adam's Picks: * (10:01) Kendrick Lamar - GNX (https://open.spotify.com/album/0hvT3yIEysuuvkK73vgdcW?si=nxdQFtODSLe_UO7Wn1TDRA) * (22:17) Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster (https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/)

Mike's Picks: * (15:57) Fuji Instax Wide Printer (https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-White-Printer-Bundle/dp/B0CQFBBWC4/ref=sr_1_4?th=1) * (23:05) Travelpro Luggage (https://www.nordstromrack.com/brands/travelpro) * (31:08) Anker Prime Charger (https://www.anker.com/products/a2669-3-port-wall-charger) Adam's Picks: * (19:53) Hypeadelic Hat Commision (https://hypeadelicstore.com/collections/made-to-order) * (29:08) Fiskars Craft Knife (https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/craft-knives-and-blades/easy-change-detail-knife-165110-1001) * (35:55) Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 (https://us.govee.com/products/govee-envisual-tv-backlight-t2?srsltid=AfmBOooQPLy55yvsZJGVs9uD7ihtZfZBn3pU3GGGuh5T2VonmQb_xKZ7)

Mike's Picks: * (10:06) Comic Catchup Cavalcade 1! * (20:06) Comic Catchup Cavalcade 2! Adam's Picks: * (17:45) Detroiters (2017, Comedy Central) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80165019) * (31:42) Six Trophies (https://wondery.com/shows/six-trophies/)

Mike's Picks: * (12:09) English Teacher (2024 FX) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvKrsaZrEA) * (20:06) North Woods by Daniel Mason (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Woods_(novel)) Adam's Picks: * (15:35) Twilight of the Gods (2024 Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81153122) * (24:45) The Barn by Wright Thompson (2024) (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/679066/the-barn-by-wright-thompson/)

Mike's Picks: * (17:18) The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman (2024) (https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Sword-Novel-King-Arthur/dp/0735224048) * (32:13) Department of Midnight (https://www.departmentofmidnight.com/) Adam's Picks: * (12:12) Astrobot (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/astro-bot/) * (25:37) Surf Punk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3COI7xfJYEU)

Mike's Picks: * (09:07) Suss - “Birds & Beasts” (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/74FpX2nwI2LRt4O8cyfo2p?si=DgykMvUoQryFKcUv_26dHA) * (19:51) Floating Points - “Cascade” (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/4IYnAmZ8GvmNFF2ZxxKT8L?si=5hv__sKHT6GCt42uov1hJg) Adam's Picks: * (14:42) Search Engine (https://pjvogt.substack.com/) * (27:11) My Momma Told Me - Stand Up Specials: * Langston Kerman - Bad Poetry (https://www.netflix.com/title/81757940)_ * David Gbore - Gbirth of a Nation (https://www.patreon.com/DavidGborie/shop/gbirth-of-nation-287684)

Mike's Picks: * (17:18) Yellowstone National Park (https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm) * (29:22) Five Decembers - James Kestrel (2021) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57522883-five-decembers) Adam's Picks: * (23:40) How to Watch Football (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fknYSexBPRY) * (33:00) Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (https://www.fundaygames.dk/deep-rock-galactic-survivor) Aged hand reaches out, Wild bison stands, breath like steam— Quiet, reckless trust.

Mike's Picks: * (20:17) Jack White "No Name" (2024) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2JNwpTeHLk) * (32:02) Cut Chemist - “The Audience's Listening” (2006!) (https://open.spotify.com/album/51eBQ2u5LInHRAicVdekxi?si=DOdzUHkqSJaLDkEHgZLxKQ) Adam's Picks: * (24:42) Godzilla Minus One (2024) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81767635) * (39:40) Childish Gambino - "Bando Stone and the New World Order" (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/4yUqNSK6jMi7Y6eWl03U5r?si=Bvb1VW9RRmeH2BTAphz46w) glass in the shower? that is a bad idea keep the limes steamy

Mike's Picks: * (16:51) Molly's Game (2017) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80199959) * (25:05) David Nance and Mowed Sound (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/7HnS4fnlMm2hA78lUg4d6i?si=QpexhJxqQ-SJk0GCCh-RSA) Adam's Picks: * (11:42) American Fiction (2023) (https://youtu.be/i0MbLCpYJPA?si=5Smh6-bRiEfMPeQ0) * (20:57) The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790571-the-daughters-war) Jake's heart pounded as he raced through the hospital corridors toward the ER. His thoughts were a whirl of concern and confusion. Theo had always been the calm and collected one, but hearing him so panicked had sent Jake into overdrive. He burst through the double doors of the ER, scanning the chaotic scene for Theo. Theo stood near the entrance, his face a mask of desperation. When he saw Jake, he rushed forward, grabbing his arm. "Jake, it's my brother, Clint. Something's terribly wrong. Please, you have to help him!" They sprinted down the hall together, the fluorescent lights blurring overhead. They reached the operating room door, and Jake pushed it open, immediately confronted with the intense scene inside. Nurses and doctors were working frantically around the operating table where Clint lay, his body convulsing as the medical team tried to revive him. Jake's x-ray vision activated instinctively, and he saw it—the shadowy figure from his nightmares, a dark mass clutching Clint's heart. It squeezed and pulsed with malevolent intent, disrupting the rhythm of the organ with every contraction.

Mike's Picks: * (16:13) “Moonlight Crush” by Or:la (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/7IHdloLhzDbsaNFPTgUgss?si=6nTOyCaURLGzrneAlLBuQA) * (27:41) “Sugracoat” by Blushing (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/0EQL2KDngVugkK73uORAyW?si=QUBhCvY1Si2OXCnhft6F_A) Adam's Picks: * (10:11) Portal Revolution (https://store.steampowered.com/app/601360/Portal_Revolution/) * (21:15) The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81237854) Theo's insight about Jake's x-ray vision had struck a chord. Maybe it wasn't just a curse but a part of him that needed understanding and management. The trip to the cabin was a reminder to take care of himself amidst his extraordinary abilities. Back at the hospital, Jake approached his patients with a newfound empathy and patience, grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. The memory of the dark figure still lingered in the back of his mind, but it no longer held the power to paralyze him with fear. Time passed and things fell into a rhythm until one evening at the end of a shift. His phone rang. It was Theo. He was panicked, speaking in short bursts. He wasn't himself. “Jake, where are you? I need you in the ER. Please, it's my brother!”

Mike's Picks: * (13:13) Undertaker (2016) (https://www.amazon.com/Undertaker-Gold-Eater-Xavier-Dorison-ebook/dp/B0C1LGZX52/ref=pd_sim_p4) * (25:56) Adamantium Rage by Dylan Beale (1994, 2023) (https://sneakersocialclub.bandcamp.com/album/adamantium-rage-ost) Adam's Picks: * (19:57) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furiosa:_A_Mad_Max_Saga) * (33:00) Vince Staples - Dark Times (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/30BFY5VHii4PyWqkTubUWX?si=Zip1B3UkRiKhEY_K40ptQQ) Realizing the toll that their demanding careers had taken on them, Dr. Theo Evans decided to plan a getaway for himself and Jake, hoping it would provide the kind of break they both desperately needed. Theo chose a secluded cabin by a serene lake in the mountains, a place where they could escape the pressures of their daily lives. The trip began with a scenic drive, winding through lush forests and past breathtaking vistas. Jake, with his newfound ability to see beneath the surface, found himself fascinated by the hidden layers of the landscape, sharing his unique insights with Theo as they drove. This sparked lively conversations and laughter, setting a positive tone for their retreat. Upon arriving at the cabin, they were greeted by the tranquil beauty of the lake and the crisp mountain air. The first few days were spent in quiet relaxation. Mornings started with coffee on the deck, watching the sunrise paint the sky in hues of orange and pink. They went hiking along the forest trails, Jake marveling at the intricate structures of trees and rocks, while Theo enjoyed the simple pleasure of nature's beauty. Afternoons were filled with fishing on the lake. Jake's ability gave them an edge, ensuring they caught enough fish for dinner each night. Evenings were spent around a campfire, sharing stories from their pasts, roasting marshmallows, and stargazing. As the days passed, both men felt the stress and exhaustion melt away. Theo, ever the caregiver, found joy in seeing Jake relaxed and happy. For Jake, the trip was a reminder of the importance of balance and the value of friendship. By the end of their stay, they returned to their demanding lives rejuvenated, with a renewed sense of purpose and camaraderie.

Mike's Picks: * (11:21) The Fall Guy (2024) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7jPnwVGdZ8) * (21:35) Tara Clerkin Trio - On the Turning Ground ep (2023) (https://taraclerkintrio.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-turning-ground) Adam's Picks: * (16:43) Animal Well (2023) (https://www.animalwell.net/) * (26:21) Dro Polter (https://oinkgames.com/en/games/analog/dropolter/) Dr. Theo Evans grew up in a small town in the Midwest, the son of a dedicated family physician and a compassionate nurse. Inspired by his parents' dedication to healing, Theo decided early on that he wanted to follow in their footsteps. He excelled in school and secured a scholarship to a prestigious medical school, where he quickly distinguished himself with his keen intellect and steady hands. During his residency, Theo developed a particular interest in complex surgical cases, drawn by the challenge and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in his patients' lives. His talent and dedication did not go unnoticed, and he was soon recruited by one of the top hospitals in the country, where he honed his skills further under the mentorship of renowned surgeons. Despite his professional success, Theo maintained a humble demeanor, always prioritizing his patients' well-being above all else. His personal life, however, was less successful. Long hours and the emotional toll of his work strained his relationships, and he eventually found himself single and deeply immersed in his career. It was during a particularly grueling week in the emergency room that Theo met Jake, a poker-player-turned-doctor with a mysterious gift of x-ray vision. Intrigued by Jake's unconventional path and extraordinary ability, Theo took him under his wing. He quickly recognized that Jake's superhuman talent came with its own set of burdens. Seeing the signs of exhaustion in his new friend, Theo's natural empathy and medical expertise drove him to intervene, hoping to help Jake find a balance between his extraordinary abilities and the very human need for rest and recuperation.

Mike's Picks: * (8:55) Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2022) (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Supergirl:_Woman_of_Tomorrow_Vol_1) * (19:21) Bupkis (2023, Peacock) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgURp1wljlQ) Adam's Picks: * (13:22) Fallout (2024, Prime) (https://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Season-1) * (25:55) F1: Drive to Survive (Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890) Rattled by the appearance of the dark figure, Jake found himself unable to shake the feeling of dread that had settled over him like a suffocating blanket. For a week, he avoided the hospital, unable to face the possibility of encountering the sinister presence again. The staff grew increasingly concerned, their calls and messages flooding Jake's phone as patients continued to pile up, desperate for his expertise. Amidst the relentless barrage of notifications, one message stood out—a text from Dr. Theo Evans, a colleague who had become a trusted friend during Jake's time at the hospital. Concern evident in his words, Theo expressed his worry for Jake's well-being and insisted on paying him a visit. Reluctantly, Jake agreed, his apprehension outweighed by a glimmer of hope that Theo might provide some answers. The next day, Theo arrived at Jake's apartment, his expression a mix of sympathy and determination. Sensing Jake's unease, Theo wasted no time in getting to the heart of the matter. As Jake recounted his encounter with the dark figure, Theo listened intently, his brow furrowing with concern. When Jake finished speaking, Theo offered a reassuring smile, though it did little to ease Jake's troubled mind. "Jake, I understand that this must be terrifying for you," Theo began, his voice gentle yet firm. "But I believe that what you're experiencing is simply a manifestation of an overtaxed brain. Your x-ray vision is an incredible gift, but it's also placing an immense strain on your body and mind. I think it's crucial that we conduct some tests at the hospital to better understand what's happening."

Mike's Picks: * (17:58) Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee (https://www.geocities.ws/ccqsk/) * (29:44) Ducks Ltd. (https://www.ducksltd.co/) Adam's Picks: * (13:25) BigXthaPlug (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJdOGwm6CNtc_kIa_Qjy6A) * (24:49) Balatro (https://www.playbalatro.com/) Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as Jake's work at the hospital continued unabated. He became a fixture within the medical staff, his x-ray vision proving invaluable in diagnosing conditions that had eluded traditional methods. Patients from all walks of life sought out his expertise, grateful for the chance at accurate diagnoses and timely treatments. Jake found solace in their gratitude, his sense of purpose renewed with each life he touched. Yet, as time passed, Jake began to notice subtle changes within himself. The strain of constantly using his x-ray vision weighed heavily on his body and mind. Headaches became a frequent companion, and his vision blurred intermittently, leaving him disoriented and vulnerable. Despite the toll it took on him, Jake couldn't bring himself to turn away from those in need. He pushed himself to the limit, convinced that his sacrifice was a small price to pay for the lives he was saving. However, amidst the chaos of the hospital, a new threat emerged—one that Jake had never anticipated. A shadowy figure lurked in the periphery of his vision, their presence ominous and foreboding. At first, Jake dismissed it as a trick of his overtaxed mind, but as the sightings grew more frequent, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. Then, one fateful night, as Jake made his rounds through the deserted corridors, the figure materialized before him, their form obscured by darkness. With a chilling voice, they revealed themselves as a being drawn to Jake's powers, seeking to harness them for their own nefarious purposes. Jake realized with a sinking heart that his x-ray vision had attracted not only admiration but also envy and malevolence. And as the villain's sinister laughter echoed through the empty halls, Jake knew that his greatest challenge had only just begun.

Mike's Picks: * (24:45) Shogun (2024, FX) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dgun(2024_miniseries)) * (37:00) The Dunes (2021 and 2024) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(2021_film)) Adam's Picks: * (18:15) Texas Technician - That Mexican OT (https://open.spotify.com/album/2L5fQG5lbyMkG6iyNNj3uR?si=sPPd7EatRyqgl2WtaNRlew) * (30:36) Pentiment (https://pentiment.obsidian.net/) As Jake pondered the ethical implications of using his x-ray vision at the poker table, he couldn't shake the feeling that there must be a more virtuous application for his extraordinary ability. One evening, as he strolled through the bustling city streets, his gaze inadvertently pierced through the walls of a nearby hospital. Instantly, he was inundated with a vivid view of the patients lying in their beds, their bodies illuminated by the soft glow of medical equipment. Curiosity piqued, Jake found himself drawn to the hospital entrance. With cautious steps, he ventured inside, his x-ray vision offering glimpses of the intricate network of bones and organs within each person he passed. As he approached the nurses' station, he overheard a conversation about a shortage of medical supplies in the pediatric ward. With a sense of determination, Jake offered his assistance, explaining his unique ability and his desire to help in any way he could. Skeptical at first, the nurses eventually relented, allowing Jake to use his x-ray vision to locate hidden fractures and diagnose ailments with unparalleled accuracy. Word of Jake's remarkable talent spread quickly throughout the hospital, and soon he found himself inundated with requests for assistance from doctors and nurses alike. With each diagnosis, Jake felt a sense of fulfillment unlike anything he had experienced before. No longer did he view his x-ray vision as a mere tool for personal gain; instead, he saw it as a gift to be used for the betterment of others. As he navigated the corridors of the hospital, Jake realized that his newfound purpose extended far beyond the walls of the poker room. With his x-ray vision, he had the power to bring healing and comfort to those in need, and he vowed to use it wisely, always guided by his conscience and a desire to make a positive impact on the world around him.

Mike's Picks: * This Is How You Lose the Time War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_How_You_Lose_the_Time_War) * Dinner Time Live with David Chang (https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864) Adam's Picks: * Blue Lips - Schoolboy Q (https://open.spotify.com/album/107WsrBqn5xVPgystkziry?si=vofxq7P_QkqC_TJ38Z_7_Q) * Dan Soder: On The Road (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lik3hSyhrY) In the dimly lit casino, Jake's hand trembled as he stared at his cards. He had always been a decent poker player, but tonight, something strange was happening. As he glanced at his opponents, he noticed an odd sensation—a tingling in his eyes. With each hand dealt, Jake's vision seemed to sharpen, revealing the faintest outlines of his opponents' cards. At first, he dismissed it as a trick of the light, but as the game progressed, he couldn't deny the truth: he had X-ray vision. With this newfound ability, Jake felt invincible. He could see through bluffs, decipher the strongest hands, and anticipate his opponents' moves before they made them. The chips piled up in front of him as he effortlessly dominated the table. However, as the night wore on, Jake began to realize the dark side of his gift. He saw the desperation in the eyes of his opponents as he stripped them of their hard-earned winnings. Guilt gnawed at him, but the lure of easy money was too strong to resist. In the end, Jake walked away from the table a wealthy man, but the victory felt hollow. He knew that his X-ray vision had come with a price—a loss of integrity and the tarnishing of the game he once loved. Naturtally, his mind drifted to new ways to make this new gift open the world around him.

(18:08) Helldivers 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqCxyt5QRSg) (24:45) Crimetown (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/crimetown) (33:52) Mr. and Mrs. Smith (https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Mrs-Smith-Season-1/dp/B0CLRQ7M7Z) (42:22) How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup by J.L. Carr (1975) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Steeple_Sinderby_Wanderers_Won_the_F.A._Cup) Drinks! Adam - Noah's Mill Mike - Martini with green-bottle tanqueray and normal martini and rossi Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: 08 Demonator - OGRE Sound (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw51xjH9EMY) Momofuku one pot meal. (Ep. 188) (https://shop.momofuku.com/blogs/recipes/one-pot-marry-me-chicken-and-noodles) Past Lives score/soundtrack (Ep. 226) Special K Strawberry Cheesecake Grape Nuts Special K: Red Berries Taskmaster New Zealand s2 (Ep. 189) Warzone - Fortune's Keep is back! (Ep. 95)

Do the picks even matter? What is your go to drive thru McDonalds order? (11:27) Past Lives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Past_Lives_(film)) (16:41) Michael - Killer Mike (https://open.spotify.com/album/2mBH7RhAS6vRKkSlA7IRIJ) (24:19) OGRE Sound - “Ballard” (https://open.spotify.com/album/14s7WmKrhBZwJ5GmCrlts6?si=hrJCCYd3RL-q64VlvDMIoA) (29:39) Very Important People (https://www.dropout.tv/very-important-people) Drinks! Adam - Hendricks Orbium Lotus Flower + Elderflower Tonic Mike - Negroni with New Amsterdam Gin and Dolin Rosso Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: 08 Demonator - OGRE Sound (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw51xjH9EMY) Argylle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argylle) Anatomy of a Fall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy_of_a_Fall) Great Grains: Raisins, Dates & Pecans Great Grains: Banana Nut Crunch Special K: Vanilla Almond

Dry January is tearing us apart! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/prince-of-persia/the-lost-crown) For All Mankind (Apple tv 2019) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_All_Mankind_(TV_series)) Bobby Fingers (https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingers) Poor Things (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Things_(film)) Drinks! Adam - does it even matter? Mike - Boulevardier with a fun bottle of Bulleit Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Special K with fruit and yogurt Cracklin Oat Bran Blue-Eyed Samurai (ep. 220) Train show re-run (ep.201) The Holdovers (2023) Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Break Point s2 (Ep. 201)

Cereal Talk would be a good podcast. There are probably 20 of them already. The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix 2018) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80189221) The White Vault (2017) (https://thewhitevault.com/) Dropout (https://www.dropout.tv/) Murder On the Links (1923) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links) Drinks! Adam - A suspicious amount of bitters and some ginger beer Mike - A negroni with a bad gin Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Slow Horses - season 3 (ep. 184) Gilded Age - season 2 (ep. 181) What Had Happened Was - season 4 (ep. 143)

2023 was filled with things we love, here are the ones that crested the top: Baldur's Gate 3 Ep. 214 (https://baldursgate3.game/) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ep. 211 (https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/) Scavengers Reign Ep. 220 (https://www.max.com/shows/scavengers-reign/50c8ce6d-088c-42d9-9147-d1b19b1289d4) Co-Pilot “Rotate” Ep. 216 (https://copilotmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rotate) Blue Eye Samurai Ep. 220 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81144203) Music Videos Ep. 220 Hard Fork Ep. 205 (https://www.nytimes.com/column/hard-fork) The Americans Ep. 212 (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans) Kaytramine Ep. 210 (https://open.spotify.com/album/1plAqF2W8hwAhcpBAfGNsW?si=F4AJBKOQT3OQmU5fteDbPA) Paisley Park Ep. 213 (https://www.paisleypark.com/) Drinks! Adam - Coffee Mike - Irish coffee Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDE6Uz73A7g) Boys In the Boat (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfEA-udzjjQ)

Holiday gift ideas abound. (6:04) Anker PowerCore Fusion (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GKL41V4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) (8:57) Deviled egg palette (https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/open-kitchen-deviled-egg-platter/) (12:22) Magic Puzzle Company (https://magicpuzzlecompany.com/) (15:12) Substack/patreon/buttondown (18:48) The Fuzzies (https://www.cmyk.games/products/the-fuzzies) (22:44) Fiskars billhook/machete (https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/products/axes-mauls-and-machetes/billhook-saw-machete-18-385071-1004) Drinks! Adam - Kentucky Mule Mike - Negroni Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6Kkje7bBM) SteamWorld Build (https://steamworldgames.com/)

Todd Ritter comes by the show to share a couple of Things He Likes. (17:10) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (https://www.rockhall.com/) (26:45) Deadwood (HBO 2004) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadwood_(TV_series)) (36:05) Midnight Mass (Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81083626) (41:05) Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow (by Gabrielle Zevin 2022) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58784475-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow) (47:06) Fresh Christmas Tree (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree) (53:17) Super Mario Bros. Wonder (https://supermariobroswonder.nintendo.com/) Drinks! Adam - Straight Old Forester 1910 Mike - Triple Crossing - Clever Girl IPA Todd - Midnight Brewing - Not My Job English Brown Ale Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Band of Brothers (Ep. 218) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries)) Station Eleven (Ep. 176) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Eleven) Sleeping Giants series (Ep. 84) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25733990-sleeping-giants) Abbott Elementary (Ep. 178) (https://abc.com/shows/abbott-elementary) Scavengers Reign (Ep. 220) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWQH8cMpWTU) Murderbot Diaries (Ep. 84) (https://www.goodreads.com/series/191900-the-murderbot-diaries) Napoleon (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_(2023_film)) The Killer (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killer_(2023_film)) 46th Annual Model Railroad Show (ep. 201) (https://smv.org/explore/things-to-do/model-railroad-show/)

Kevin Holcombe is back in the guest seat. This guy likes followup and he brought a game! (20:25) Zar - Unfurl ep (https://open.spotify.com/album/2HUlkIxnW9lBrlgrhyDvHM?si=eqMwJrtUQIS3bOCdZzNRLw) (24:43) Scavengers Reign (MAX 2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWQH8cMpWTU) (29:20) Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix 2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ1yQn17lbE) (36:05) Music Videos (45:19) Six on Broadway (https://sixonbroadway.com/) (50:40) Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/) (57:32) Casting For Love Drinks! Adam - Straight Old Forester Mike - Boulevardier Kevin - A KDonkey (Cider and Rye and Ginger Beer?) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Fall of the House of Usher (Ep. 219) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81414665) Gilded Age (Ep.181) (https://www.hbo.com/the-gilded-age) Baldur's Gate 3 (Ep. 214) (https://baldursgate3.game/) Barbie (Ep. 214) (https://www.barbie-themovie.com/) Silo (Ep. 211) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/silo/umc.cmc.3yksgc857px0k0rqe5zd4jice) Bad Sisters (Ep. 208) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20) Fourth Wing (Ep. 210) (https://www.rebeccayarros.com/books/fourth-wing/) Piranesi (Ep. 215) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50202953-piranesi) Invincible s2 (Ep. 156) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0C6X2CF21/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2) Battle at the Berrics 13 (Ep. 187) (https://www.youtube.com/@berrics) The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (HBO) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxkGUWRJV24)

A little boy, just a bite sized episode, but PEN TALK! returns for a second week in a row. (15:22) Shut Up & Sit Down (https://www.youtube.com/@shutupandsitdown) (19:48) Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix 2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher_(miniseries)) (24:06) Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion (https://cephalofair.com/products/gloomhaven-jaws-of-the-lion) (29:02) Uni-ball EMOTT pens (https://uniballco.com/collections/emott) Drinks! Adam - G&T Mike - Cirrus and Tonic Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: Jay Rock, Ab-Soul – Blowfly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ6BEH0iMpc) The Cave s4 (Ep. 110) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqKnDsuXXiA) Rap Shit 2023 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043G6aTUKRysFrWABu6gxe?si=fb3b3e01aaee419e) Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend (Ep. 103) (https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend) Weird Walk (Ep. 206) (https://bookshop.org/p/books/weird-walk-wanderings-and-wonderings-through-the-british-ritual-year-weird-walk/19643125) Band of Brothers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries)) Gilded Age (Ep. 181) (https://www.hbo.com/the-gilded-age) Restaurant Week (https://www.rrweek.com/) Nate Bargatze (Ep. 217) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk)

PEN TALK! Give Paul Wall his flowers! (22:19) #DRCL midnight children (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRCL_midnight_children) (27:39) Beckham (https://www.netflix.com/title/81223488) (35:20) Band of Brothers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries)) (42:17) That Mexican OT - Lonestar Luchador (https://open.spotify.com/album/1tX0d5OqKOCkif6yja3TpK?si=2n_STsmNR4WO_umwJvO0Mw) Drinks! Adam - Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Old Fashioned Mike - Boulevardier with Wigle Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon, Dolin Blanc, and Campari Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: Beyoncé - AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWVpSKA6OM) Hit Parade Britpop (Ep. 93) (https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade/2023/05/how-britpop-ruled-90s-u-k-music) Pelikan Hub (https://www.pelikan-hubs.com/) Only Murders S3 (Ep. 168) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_Murders_in_the_Building#Season_3_(2023)) Welcome to Wrexham s2 (Ep. 191) (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/welcome-to-wrexham) Tom Segura - Sledgehammer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWwrWfwGAdY) Six Trophies (https://wondery.com/shows/six-trophies/) What Had Happened Was s4 (Ep. 143) (http://mikeeagle.net/stoneyisland)

Supermodels, comedy, and AI overlords, oh my: (9:55) Nate Bargatze (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Bargatze) (14:08) AI Round Up ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/chat) Google Drive & Search AI stuff (https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/generative-ai) Photoshop (https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html) Artifact (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artifact-feed-your-curiosity/id1572927568) (25:30) The Super Models (Apple TV 2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59GvtrbFtQ) (31:24) Jay Foreman (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbbQalJ4OaC0oQ0AqRaOJ9g) Drinks! Adam - Michter's Old Fashioned Mike - Vodka and Fever Tree Mediterranean Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: EARTHGANG - Flavors of Karma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0YEPZ-pA_0) Taskmaster series 16 (Ep. 189) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1PoSdFWvQg) Cyberpunk 2077 (Ep. 160) (https://www.cyberpunk.net/us/en/)

Timerthy Imax Allen was a joke that didn't make the episode but deserved to be included in the show notes (11:21) Sweeping Promises “Good Living is Coming For You” (2023) (https://sweepingpromises.bandcamp.com/album/good-living-is-coming-for-you-2) (14:30) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHvzw4Ibuho) (20:19) Co-Pilot “Rotate” (2023) (https://copilotmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rotate) (26:12) Worlds Beyond Number (https://worldsbeyondnumber.com/) Drinks! Adam - Negroni Mike - Four Roses Small Batch bourbon and an ice cube Followup and Footnotes and a Merch Link Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Fast X (2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32RAq6JzY-w) Pablo Torre (Ep. 142) (https://www.youtube.com/@PabloTorreFindsOut) Adobe Creative Cloud (Ep. 130) Photoshop 2024 with generative AI (https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html)

We back with those picks and a hefty summer follow up: (11:28) Smartless (https://www.smartless.com/) (18:51) Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50202953-piranesi) (26:05) Rahill - “Flowers at Your Feet” (2023) (https://open.spotify.com/album/2SAtIfz2jFRAn36xCUT8xd?si=2aXXUh5FRuKiayGkVmbcvA) (32:33) Dave and Central Cee - "Split Decision" ep (2023) (https://open.spotify.com/album/0On7uutIu9rZRvP9aJbMog?si=FPc3pGvnTAyFTQ-vovRdfQ) Drinks! Adam - G&T - Bombay Raspberry & Blackberry + Fever Tree Premium Mike - G&T Tanqueray & Fever Tree Mediterranean Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Don't Look Back (1967) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dont_Look_Back) Red Notice (2021) (hhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Notice_(film)) (ep. 172 follow up from follow up) Baby J (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mulaney:_Baby_J) Soft Kill “Metta World Peace” (2013) (https://open.spotify.com/album/0N8Oucs6x8yQEIwkZM2crR?si=JDHeNrrdRpiku45IYeT7TQ) (ep. 182) Ready or Not (2019) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtYTwUxhAoI) Baldur's Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/) (ep. 214)

We back with those picks and a hefty summer follow up: (18:41) Football in the England (26:31) Memorial by Skazz (https://skazz.bandcamp.com/album/memorial) (31:01) Baldur's Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/) (35:49) Ditelan Bumi ep by Kudis (https://open.spotify.com/album/22orwZ8YcyLXEuok1sLKcr?si=Qov-EW-fS6-KiMw3qeUiSw) Drinks! Adam - G&T - Hendricks + Fever Tree Elderflower Mike - G&T - Bombay and Fever Tree Mediterranean Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: MF Doom - Rapp Snitch Knishes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQtKJbptcns) Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confess,_Fletch) Six Inches of Legroom (Ep. 213) Barbie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM) Heart of Stone (https://www.netflix.com/title/81416533) Zelda (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-switch/) Rollercoasters Kickers game (https://www.richmondkickers.com/) USTA summer season wrapped (https://www.usta.com/en/home.html) Mets stink, but the Premiere League is back!

Adam is recording on the road again and Mike just got back, but we still have them picks! (7:29) Paisley Park (https://www.paisleypark.com/) (17:15) Pinocchio (Netflix 2022) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80218455) (22:13) Six Inches of Leg Room (28:51) The Bear (Hulu) (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear) Drinks! Adam - Triple Crossing Pathway Pilsner (https://untappd.com/b/triple-crossing-pathway-pils/3216039) Mike - Pink Jimmy Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: Kidz At Play - STFU! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUaBgyU8qqM) Confess, Fletch - Gregory McDonald(1976) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confess,_Fletch) No Hard Feelings (2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P15S6ND8kbQ) Taskmaster - Series 15 (Ep. 189) (https://thebethsnz.bandcamp.com/)

Mike tried a new thing with his sound setup. It didn't work well. (20:00) The Americans (FX) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Americans) (27:56) Diablo IV (https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/) (33:33) Friday (http://panelsyndicate.com/comics/friday) (37:44) The Last Ronin (https://www.newburycomics.com/products/idw_publishing-teenage_mutant_ninja_turtles_the_last_ronin_hardcover_graphic_novel?variant=41639425245364) Drinks! Adam - New Riff Single Barrel (https://www.newriffdistilling.com/single-barrel/) Mike - Guinness Stout (https://www.guinness.com/en-us/beers/guinness-extra-stout) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Dial_of_Destiny) Tom Segura - Sledgehammer (Netflix 2023) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81605926) Out-Laws (Netflix 2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out-Laws_(film)) Friend on a boat weekend - Reedville Va (ep.192) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (https://www.marvel.com/movies/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania) Nimona (Nexflix 2023) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81444554) Break Point part 2 (Ep. 201) (https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2023/06/28/gallstate)

Zelda is too big and too good for either of us to handle it solo, so we Tag Teamed it. (07:00) The Nerves (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nerves) (11:53) Silo (2023 AppleTV+) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/silo/umc.cmc.3yksgc857px0k0rqe5zd4jice) (17:31) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/) Drinks! Adam - Gin and Tonic with Beefeater and Fever Tree Mike - Pink Jimmy (with RVA's own Cirrus vodka) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) The Americans (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (ep. 100) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shW9i6k8cB0)

The Parker Sisters Can't Lose: Megan and Mariah are back reprise their roles as guest of the show: (17:23) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (https://www.rebeccayarros.com/books/fourth-wing/) (29:17) Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (https://www.amazon.com/Hillsong-Megachurch-Exposed-Season-1/dp/B09P48TWMF) (34:37) Pernice Brothers “Overcome By Happiness" (https://pernicebrothers.bandcamp.com/album/overcome-by-happiness-25th-anniversary-edition) (41:23) Kaytramine (https://open.spotify.com/album/1plAqF2W8hwAhcpBAfGNsW?si=bjiwIQVgQi667ntFQAAeew) Drinks! All - Pomegranate Mojito Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: Problem & Iamsu - Understand Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Av60MMRQ1k) Break Point (ep. 201) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81569920) The Americans (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans) The Beths (ep. 91) (https://thebethsnz.bandcamp.com/) The Big Takeover (ep.45) (https://bigtakeover.com/) Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom (https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/) My Momma Told Me ft. Jenkins and Jonez (Ep. 188 & 161) (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-my-momma-told-me-69919303/episode/emission-impossible-with-john-and-tyler-115219737/)

You've not heard the last of this, McElroys! (17:25) Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers "S/T' (1971) (https://open.spotify.com/album/6dI5D8AfYTzmzhjkb66m3X?si=Hjot58AhR3GvmPoHgT4iHw) (23:25) Jury Duty (Prime 2023) (https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBS) (31:26) Pickleball (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleball) (39:00) Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) (https://www.dungeonsanddragons.movie/) Drinks! Adam - New Riff Bourbon (https://www.newriffdistilling.com/) Mike - Gin and Tonic Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) The Mother (Netflix 2023) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80210920) Kikagaku Moyo (ep. 80) (https://safeasmilk.fireside.fm/80) Spencer Cullum (ep. 148) (https://safeasmilk.fireside.fm/148) "Dreaming My Dreams" by Waylon Jennings (ep. 192) (https://open.spotify.com/album/2iZvfv5wU8DxGm2o2O1dis?si=ZMYvHDY6TQ6Nh6nb5ElU4A&nd=1) Renfield (2023) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LmO6rmDW08) Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom (https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/) The Beths (Ep. 91) (https://open.spotify.com/album/1nAQg0AjzpuT7lINu1J87y?si=tDFV2eEnQ8mGzNmGYZIqaQ) Vengeance (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11976532/) Wonderful (https://www.themcelroy.family/wonderful)

Mike Short it back in the mix: (23:22) Pilot Falcon (http://pilotpen.us/brands/other-brands/falcon/?product=1489) (29:17) Bad Sisters (2022 Appletv+) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20) (35:00) Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77197.Assassin_s_Apprentice) (38:58) EGO Power+ LM2142SP (https://egopowerplus.com/mower-21-inch-self-propelled-dual-battery/) (45:54) Novelist as Vocation by Haruki Murakami (https://bookshop.org/p/books/novelist-as-a-vocation-haruki-murakami/18304495?ean=9780451494641) (58:00) Larry June & The Alchemist - The Great Escape (https://open.spotify.com/album/1AJrpzYu5KAbDSvmyiIUhr?si=vypJh6NSQISyzdMhDgzu4Q&nd=1) Drinks! Adam - Bank Street Bourbon (https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/bourbon/bank-street-5yr-reserve-bourbon/p/238603750) Mike - Negroni Mikey - Guinness Stout Followup and Footnotes Break: KAYTRAMINÉ - 4EVA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAPt8AxjPbI) Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Succession (https://www.hbo.com/succession) Ted Lasso (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy) AARP (https://www.aarp.org/) The Premier League (https://www.premierleague.com/) The Fearmonger Zine (https://backintheshed.bigcartel.com/product/the-fearmonger-zine) John Wick (https://johnwick.movie/) Ghosted (AppleTV) (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/ghosted/umc.cmc.6nodv9rf3ltfk2ar3pfc8hced) Vengeance (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11976532/) The Americans (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans)

(16:46) Widowspeak - “The Jacket” (2022) (https://open.spotify.com/album/4hQuSru2tXIiematsn2Q4a?si=iWYmv1Y5QNCypn0fNaFegg) (23:36) Dredge (https://www.dredge.game/) (28:55) Tetris (Apple TV+, 2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_(film)) (35:31) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyYZOtAxYKY) Drinks! Adam - Equilibrium Greenstone (https://untappd.com/b/equilibrium-brewery-greenstone/4503769) Mike - Gin and Tonic (Tanqerayyyyyy and Fever Tree) Followup and Footnotes Break: Killer Mike - Don't Let The Devil (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJcksKcVu80) Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Hustle (2022) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80242342) Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016268/) The Americans (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans) Above Ground by Clint Smith (https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/clint-smith/above-ground/9780316543033/) FOSS Pod (https://fosspod.content.town/episodes/raspberry-pi-with-eben-upton) Atomic Heart (https://mundfish.com/)

Seriously. Don't. (21:08) Recteq RT-700 Wood Pellet Grill (https://www.recteq.com/products/rt-700-wood-pellet-grill) (29:57) Weird Walk (https://www.weirdwalk.co.uk/) (37:44) The Dragon Prince (https://thedragonprince.com/) (42:45) Wind of Change podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wind-of-change/id1509307460) Drinks! Adam - Whiskey Sour Mike - Boulevardier with Hunter and Scott bourbon (https://reservoir-distillery.myshopify.com/collections/curbside-pickup-bottles-1/products/hunter-scott-bourbon) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088011/) Fletch ((1985) (ep. 194)) Murder Mystery 2 (ep. 110) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81212842) Counterpart (ep. 204) complete! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpart_(TV_series)) Let's Go Mets! (ep.83) Tyler the Creator (ep. 163) - Call Me If You Get Lost: Estate Sale (https://open.spotify.com/album/1GG6U2SSJPHO6XsFiBzxYv?si=tZEhb8w1SreAAq7UPHrzaA) Big Trouble In Little China (1986) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090728/) John Wick (ep. 55) (2014) (https://johnwick.movie/)

Ten Pounds of Picks in a Five Pound Podcast (8:00) Baltimore Pen Show (https://baltimorepenshow.com/) All In the Nib (https://allinthenib.com/) (18:13) Hard Fork (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/podcasts/hard-fork-technology.html) (24:53) Junk Mike Bought at the Pen Show Lochby Quattro Pen Case (https://www.lochby.com/products/quattro) Esterbrook Estie “Maraschino” (https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2020/9/30/pen-review-esterbrook-estie-maraschino-is-a-welcome-surprise) (32:28) Physical 100 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81587446) Drinks! Both of these Dummies - A Brunch cocktail with bourbon, triple sec, maple syrup, cold brew, and a splash of oat creamer Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088011/) David Holmes is not Irish. Creed 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNVNqn4T9I) The Last of Us (https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us)

Whoa another podcast, you don't say: (16:04) Fletch (1974 novel by Gregory McDonald) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletch_(novel)) (22:54) TIFO Football (https://www.youtube.com/@Tifo) (29:10) Counterpart (Starz, 2017) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpart_(TV_series)) (36:31) Wale the Sage - Running From Time (https://open.spotify.com/album/38KIbLeS8hv57czsB0REq7?si=aqKNCzDDT2-Wn0Eb2d9CtA) Drinks! Adam - Short Throw - Controversy Sells (https://untappd.com/b/short-throw-brewing-co-controversy-sells/5181560) Mike - Three Crosses Gin and tonic (https://threecrossesdistilling.com/) Followup and Footnotes Break: Quavo - Greatness (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mx3Hwq4QXw) Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088011/) Chris Rock live on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/how-to-watch-chris-rock-live) My Momma Told Me (Ep. 188) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-momma-told-me/id1523712290) Momofuku Instant Ramen (Ep. 188) (https://shop.momofuku.com/products/noodle-variety-pack-20-servings) Morning Star - Red Rising Saga #3 (Ep. 186) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18966806-morning-star) Slow Horses (Ep. 184) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o) Warzone 2 (Ep, 131) (https://www.callofduty.com/warzone)

Whoa, we crested the hour mark in the first time in an age, but its a good one, enjoy: (17:39) Poker Face (https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/poker-face) (29:36) Hogwarts Legacy (https://www.hogwartslegacy.com/en-us) (39:00) Chicago Trip: Anderson Pens (https://chicago.andersonpens.com/) Atlas Stationers (https://www.atlasstationers.com/) Museum of Science and Industry (https://www.msichicago.org/) Three Dots and a Dash (https://www.threedotschicago.com/) (55:55) Pask Makes (https://www.youtube.com/@PaskMakes) Kumiko Coffee Table (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxG-NbUzMVE) Drinks! Adam - Ardent Pilsner (https://untappd.com/b/ardent-craft-ales-ardent-pilsner/2685212) Mike - Triple Crossing Nectar and Knife (https://triplecrossing.com/collections/cans/products/nectar-and-knife-dipa?variant=38162930860184) Followup and Footnotes Break: J.I.D & Lute - Ma Boy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkIz2_ivR10) Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088011/) Romancing the Stone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8gz0rUzTAY) Missions Impossible (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117060/) Out of Sight (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120780/)

We still make ourselves laugh, somehow. (15:21) Wrist Watch Revival (https://www.youtube.com/c/WristwatchRevival/videos) (21:10) The Last of Us (HBO 2023) (https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us) (27:49) Moncage iPad OS game (https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1647056691) (34:54) Dave the Diver (https://mintrocketgames.com/en/DaveTheDiver) Drinks! Adam - Sagamore Spirit Rye Manhattan (https://sagamorespirit.com/spirits/signature-rye-whiskey/) Drink #2 - Cigar City Jai Alai IPA (https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/beer/jai-alai-ipa/) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Shotgun Wedding (2023 Prime) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8gz0rUzTAY) See How They Run (2023) ep. 199 (https://www.searchlightpictures.com/see-how-they-run/) Rocket League (Ep. 13) (https://www.rocketleague.com/)

We still make ourselves laugh, somehow. (9:00) Dome Keeper (https://rawfury.com/games/dome-keeper/) (12:48) Train Show Field Trip (https://local.aarp.org/event/greenbergs-great-train-and-toy-show-2023-01-22-richmond-va.html) (19:29) Break Point (Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81569920) (29:51) Lamy Safari (https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens) Drinks! Drinks! - Poetry Snaps from Other Half brewing (https://otherhalfbrewing.com/beer/poetry-snaps/) Drink #2 - Cycle Barrel-Aged Hazelnut Imperial Stout With Cocoa Nibs (https://untappd.com/b/cycle-brewing-company-barrel-aged-hazelnut-imperial-stout-with-cocoa-nibs-2022/5088843) Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) The Banshees of Inisherin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Banshees_of_Inisherin)

Two hundred episodes! (20:33) Pilot Vanishing Point Pen (https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Vanishing-Point-Fountain-Pen-Black-Matte-18k-Fine-Nib/pd/7246) (28:21) Citizen Sleeper (https://www.fellowtraveller.games/citizen-sleeper) (35:52) Traveler's Notebook (https://shop.travelerscompanyusa.com/pages/travelers-notebook) (48:03) The Initiative (https://unexpectedgames.com/the-initiative) Drinks! Drink #1 - Burial Surf Wax (https://untappd.com/b/burial-beer-co-surf-wax-ipa/510047) Drink #2 - Cycle Barrel-Aged Hazelnut Imperial Stout With Cocoa Nibs (https://untappd.com/b/cycle-brewing-company-barrel-aged-hazelnut-imperial-stout-with-cocoa-nibs-2022/5088843) Followup and Footnotes Music Break: Pharrell Williams - Cash In Cash Out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKEwnhc8ItY) Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Safe as Milk 2022 playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Gk1ts8y1dGEurDSZ8FXXB?si=5a7b072e4d31409c) Nope (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954984/) Die Hard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/) Glass Onion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11564570/) Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/) Spirited (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999120/) Severance (ep. 186) (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx) Scope of Work (ep. 126) previously The Prepared (https://theprepared.org/)

Oh my another year has come and gone, but we've got a wrap up of our favorite things just for you: (07:46) Momofuku Ramen ep. 188) (https://shop.momofuku.com/) (09:04) My Momma Told Me ep. 188 (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-my-momma-told-me-with-lan-69919303/) (10:34) Station Eleven ep. 176 (https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYZWoOQ6F9cLDCAEAAABP) (11:58) Elden Ring ep. 181 (https://open.spotify.com/album/45ba6QAtNrdv6Ke4MFOKk9?si=0oXM7cYWRCeEPz33BvXf4A&dl_branch=1) (15:53) Dummy “Mandatory Enjoyment” ep. 180 (https://open.spotify.com/album/29qUZKyYST9LzfffZ9aUqc?si=qhcxo21GSCy0x4lNcsXP-Q) (18:03) Taskmaster ep. 189 (https://www.youtube.com/c/Taskmaster) (20:34) Abbott Elementary ep. 178 (https://abc.com/shows/abbott-elementary) (24:21) Andor ep.195 (https://www.disneyplus.com/series/star-wars-andor/3xsQKWG00GL5) (25:56) A Friend With a Boat ep. 192 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eaEWHW93xw) (28:15) JID - The Forever Story ep. 192 (https://open.spotify.com/album/4rJDCELWL0fjdmN9Gn4f4g?si=yNyExgOcQbOJBERwzKe-xg) Drinks! Adam - Reservoir Distillery Bourbon (https://www.reservoirdistillery.com/our-whiskeys) Mike - Negroni, obvs. (https://gronifans.com/) Followup and Footnotes Kevin Holcombe in ep. 186 (https://safeasmilk.fireside.fm/186) Crystal Tabib in ep. 187 (https://safeasmilk.fireside.fm/187) Mike Short in ep. 190 (https://safeasmilk.fireside.fm/190) See How They Run (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q00qh7Ab6Mk) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/jedi/jedi-fallen-order) The White Lotus (s2) (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus/season-2)