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Believing they didn’t have enough to fill an hour your intrepid hosts hatched a plan to steal the show and go boldly into the well explored. Everything unravels as they discover an hour worth of conversation about the Groot animated shorts, the Light & Magic documentary series, and The Sandman. They’ll never sit in the captain’s chair again after this Giant Sized Sweep episode. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

For the last time this season, your “hosts” Don and Kelly do their best to react to the latest episode of Westworld. Kelly has a new obsession, and Don isn’t sure any of the string on his wall actually got him anywhere. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Step into analysis with your “hosts” Don and Kelly as they ponder the big questions: What happens in the finale, what happens next season, and just how blended everyone’s brains will be by season’s end. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

The days of appointment television are long gone, but what if you could create a streaming service broadcasting the best that TV had to offer in the 21st century? What shows would be on your marquee? We’ve got you covered, with our very first Peak TV draft (patent pending)! Will your favorite shows get drafted? Tune in to find out! Cicero Holmes with David J. Loehr, Jean MacDonald, Monty Ashley, Shareef Jackson and Moisés Chiullan.

To bring this mini-season of Not Playing to a close, we have to go back to the beginning. Time traveler Lex Friedman encounters asylum inmate Dan Moren as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of 12 Monkeys. Hot topics include timey-wimey logic, Brad Pitt’s disturbing eye prosthetic, and all the Terry Gilliaming Terry Gilliam can Terry Gilliam. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a full-length commentary track, available in the members-only First Class feed. If you’re not already a member, why not sign up? And if you are, now’s a great time to update your membership allocations and maybe throw a little support in the direction of Not Playing. Thanks! Lex Friedman and Dan Moren.

So it all comes down to this. It’s the mega-length season finale of “For All Mankind,” in which many plot threads and characters will be explosively resolved! (But what of the vending machine? Won’t anyone think of the vending machine?) We get information about our surprising new character, Dev and Margo offer final(?) pep talks, Jimmy struggles to do the right thing, Molly talks Ed through trying not to crash, and we count references to “Watchmen”, “Apollo 13”, and even “Goodfellas.” Finally, there’s the needle drop for the 21st century, but it’s showing us a rather unexpected location. See you next season! Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

Burt Lancaster plays a newspaper columnist who is based on Walter Winchell. Winchell was a powerful, vindictive dude, and Lancaster is deliciously evil here, going after the man his sister loves, because he can. Tony Curtis co-stars as a man doing Lancaster’s bidding to advance his own career. The film is based on Ernest Lehman’s novel, and the screenplay was co-written by Clifford Odets. The script is a strong point, as are Lancaster and Curtis’s performances. Enjoy the great jazz score, and get lost in the sleazy world of press agents and corrupt columnists. Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr, Randy Dotinga, Nathan Alderman and Philip Michaels.

Dragonforge is back, and so are his associates! Will they ever find Rutherford Urmbrusk? We’ll find out in this, the final season of Dragonforge & Associates. First, they have to make their way past a baseball team’s worth of goblins. Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, Georgia Dow, Jason Snell, Monty Ashley, Sarah Barbour and Steve Lutz.

I’m the drip who waters it. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

This week we have three podcasts in one as we discuss the cancellation of Batgirl and the general chaos that is the Warner Brothers / Discovery+ mess. Also, a lovely reader sent along a conversation with the people who cut together the terrific Wakanda Forever trailer. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Topology can be tricky. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Bring yourself back online. Don and Kelly return to react to the penultimate episode of Season Four! With plenty to discuss, your “hosts” race against the clock to get it all in under the wire and then spend a moment pondering the sneak peek of next week’s finale. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Bring yourself back online. Your “hosts” Don and Kelly step into analysis for Episode 6 of Westworld! Kelly has a theory about motivations, and Don shares his current list(s) of theories. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

The release of the super-meta “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” with John Mulaney and Andy Samberg on Disney+ put us in mind of a movie from which it borrowed a hunk of its DNA: “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”. We first toon, er, tune our dial to that classic, groundbreaking 1988 Robert Zemeckis-directed film, then look at its 2022 chip off the old block. Forget it, Dale, it’s Toontown. Glenn Fleishman with David J. Loehr, Shelly Brisbin and Moisés Chiullan.

By special Agent request, our Agents are discussing a 2022 independently-published book Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree which will be re-released this November through Tor. This warm bath of a book gave us all a warm glow and we just wanted to share that feeling with all of you. Take some DnD style characters in a setting reminiscent of the Forgotten Realms but (mostly) put down your weapons and pull up a chair for a latte and warm pastries. We have so much we want to share with you. Annette Wierstra with James Thomson, Sarah Hendrica Bickerton and Kathy Campbell.

Digging out on Mars, reinventing Watergate at home, and investigating a Soviet asset. There’s a lot going on in this episode of “For All Mankind” even before the last five minutes happen! Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

At long last, it’s the return of Low Definition with host Steve Lutz! Words, phrases, artworks, humps, and of course the CRAZY ROUND all feature in this classic version of America’s favorite game show! Steve Lutz with Tiff Arment, Glenn Fleishman, Shelly Brisbin, Lex Friedman, Jason Snell and Kelly Guimont.

It’s the season finale for the Dog and Pony show! Will the gang figure out what the heck is happening in Vallaki? Will All Be Well? Listen to find out! Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.

Once again, your “hosts” Don and Kelly react to the latest episode of Westworld! Two-thirds of the way through the seasons, some truths remain self-evident. Turns out drone hosts are still terrifying, the show still has some tricks up its sleeve, and the OTP will always be Bernard and Stubbs. Send your theories and pictures of your wall of cards and string to @UncannyGreeting on Twitter. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

John and Guy are back this week to discuss some of what Marvel announced at San Diego Comic Con. We cover the trailers for Black Panther 2, SHE-HULK, and assorted stuff about what’s on the way. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Your “hosts” Kelly and Don are back to step into analysis for Episode Five of Westworld! There are theories, there are cards and string, and there are definitely some Opinions about Some Things. Send your theories and photos of your own theory wall to @UncannyGreeting on Twitter. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Thirty-three episodes of new live-action “Star Trek” have now concluded, and we’re going to talk about all of it. We bring some tough love for “Discovery” and “Picard”, which disappointed us. But all is not lost—there’s a lot of unabashed love for “Strange New Worlds.” Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald, Joe Rosensteel, Tony Sindelar and David J. Loehr.

Gilgamesh, a king, at Uruk. It’s not just a Star Trek meme. Gregory Fried talks ritual sex, heavenly bulls, and sneaky snakes in the Epic of Gilgamesh. John McCoy with Gregory Fried.

We’re past the halfway point in our abbreviated season and this time hotshot programmer Lex Friedman has been sucked into a computer where he meets heroic program Dan Moren and they watch 1982’s Tron. Hot topics include glossaries of computer terms, frisbee playing, and the power of metaphors. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a full-length commentary track, available in the members-only First Class feed. If you’re not already a member, why not sign up? And if you are, now’s a great time to update your membership allocations and maybe throw a little support in the direction of Not Playing. Thanks! Lex Friedman and Dan Moren.

In the aftermath of last week’s landslide, this week is all about picking up the pieces. The physical pieces, but also the emotional ones. Karen gets confronted, finally, about her behavior last season—and from an unexpected source. And Danny, this year’s Karen, reveals a lot more about his own problems. Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

After Tiff and Stephen watch Die Hard, break the pig rib, and drink some Glühwein, they can finally discuss “Dwight Christmas”. This episode of “The Office” originally aired on December 6, 2012. Tiff Arment and Stephen Hackett.

Barbara Stanwyck is back, and we’ve got her. Here’s a noir melodrama with its share of flaws that I like, regardless. And man, IMDB gives a LOT more plot than I would have. “A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad crash victim and starts a new life with the woman’s wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.” It’s stylishly directed by Mitchell Leisen, and features lots of familiar character actors. And John Lund is also in it. Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman and Randy Dotinga.

Are we herding them? Or Hurting them? Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.

It’s a big thing in the middle of nowhere. Does it need to be a rock to be a monolith? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Your “hosts” Kelly and Don are back to react to the latest episode of Westworld! Don gets to do a brief “I Was Right” dance, and Kelly discovers Westworld-themed nail polish for all Buckaroos. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Your “hosts” Kelly and Don are back to react to the latest episode of Westworld! Don gets to do a brief “I Was Right” dance, and Kelly discovers Westworld-themed nail polish for all Buckaroos. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Bring yourself back online! Don and Kelly step into analysis for the fourth episode of the fourth season of Westworld. At the halfway point, your “hosts” look at this season so far: Don reports back from a visit with Reddit-boham, the Internet Theory Machine, and Kelly continues to spend cycles on an as yet unanswered question. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

This episode of Biff finds our heroes dealing with loss and learning why love is always the answer. Toss in some rock’n’roll, some pointy fonts, and some colourful muppets and you’ve got a real spectacle on your hands. It’s another classic Biff adventure as we discuss Thor: Love & Thunder. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

On the occasion of the publication of “The Nova Incident,” Jason asks Dan a bunch of questions from readers (and listeners) about his writing career, techniques, tools, and more. Jason Snell with Dan Moren.

Our agents want to talk about Stranger Things. It is a nostalgic-filled, horror-fueled, teen drama with SO many ships to sail. Join us on this mission that covers all four seasons of the show. This episode is full of spoilers but our Agents spend little time talking about the plot. We do talk about character arcs and relationship development. The Agents realize that they have impassioned opinions about OTPs the NOT OTPs and who is the most boring burger. Not even our Agents knew how much they cared until they got into it. We have a lot to say about all the ships. So buckle up and come with us on this mission to Jopperland. We get a bit excited and a few expletives slip out. So be warned if that matters to you. Annette Wierstra with Sarah Hendrica Bickerton and KatyBeth Schmid.

On Mars, it’s drill, baby, drill. On Earth, a scandal and some dirty tricks are threatened, and a betrayal is revealed. Much to Margo’s consternation, Aleida’s still on the case of the leaked nuclear secrets. And Ed is… well, he’s the most Ed that Ed’s ever been. Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

Stephen and Tiff build a tower out of printed podcast reviews. They only need one more to complete it, so go leave them a review! While they wait, the two discuss “The Target”. This episode of “The Office” originally aired on November 29, 2012. Tiff Arment and Stephen Hackett.

It’s a special Random Pursuit/Uncanny Magazine tie-in episode! Join us as two Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter supporters battle along with some familiar names from Random Pursuits in the past for non-random bragging rights! The Uncanny Year 9 Kickstarter is LIVE (until August 22, 2022)! If you’d like to support this fabulous magazine, please check it out! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Antony Johnston, Dan Moren, Fred Paffhausen, Molly Martin and Lynne M. Thomas.

These are the world’s worst Jack-in-the-boxes. Jacks-in-the-box? Whatever, they suck! Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.

You incepted me with Sonic. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Your “hosts” Kelly and Don are back with the timer-driven reaction to S4E4, “Generation Loss.” As usual, every answer just creates more questions, and a lot of them get asked before the timer goes off. If you have a theory for Kelly’s house or Don’s wall, be sure to head to the Tweetiebox and send them to @UncannyGreeting for maximum exposure. Kelly Guimont and Don Melton.

Call it “minor Hitchcock.” Spellbound tells the story of an amnesiac man who can’t remember the murder of which he’s suspected, and the psychiatrist (it’s 1945, so I have to say “lady” psychiatrist) who helps him sort it out. Gregory Peck is early in his film career, and Ingrid Bergman is all, see you later, Charles Boyer. That’s a “Gaslight” joke. Also notable for the Salvador Dali dream sequence. Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman and Randy Dotinga.