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Even though Jo has some hope for Scout and her illness, she's still tense. Jo and her friends find an old fashion stress reliever in an odd place. Cw: Discussions of illness and death throughout the episode as a major themeCw: recreational drugs as a major themeCw: Discussions of divorce  24:04-24:32Cw: graphic description of an abortion 25:14-26:41Cw: man yelling a lot 25:41-26:41Thank you all for sticking with us during these hard times. When we started finishing season 2, we had no idea how relevant a plot about the struggles of illness and physical disability in a falling apart system would become. We always hoped that a podcast about how we believe people come together in times of struggle rather than tear each other would be relevant, it just has become more relevant now than ever. Times are scary but people are helping, please look for the helpers but also, just as important, accept help if you need it. Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier.  The Artist/Jess was Pearl Paramadilok. And introducing Samira Naimi as Zoey! The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Thanks to Andrew Rostan and Eric Garneau for help with the writing process. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Overcast! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips.  Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! 

What Jo feared turns out to be true and now the group has to deal with the consequences.WE'RE BACK, FELLOW SURVIVORS! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who stuck around and believed in us. We're sorry this mid-season hiatus took so long, if you want to know why, check out our last two public patreon posts . We're going to try and release the new episodes bi-monthly or monthly if that's not possible. Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier.  The Artist/Jess was Pearl Paramadilok. The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Thanks to Andrew Rostan and Eric Garneau for help with the writing process. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Snake People! Support them here http://bit.ly/SnakePeopleKS  Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips.  Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!!

It's hard to get out of Ohio when there keeps being interesting distractions. Thank you all for your support and patience while we finish up season 2. The hiatus was longer than planned but we promise there will be new full episodes very soon. Written and produced by J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Jo was J.J. Ranvier. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Overcast! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips.  Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! 

Jo is trying to relax so Elliot teaches her one of their favorite hobbies. Written and produced by J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Jo was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Elliot is Jules Darling, previously credited as J.D. Lee. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Overcast! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!!

We are on hiatus until end of summer so please enjoy this episode about a well known American pastime: farking up the rules of a card game. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Overcast! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!!

We are on hiatus until midsummer so please enjoy this cat related mini-episode in the meantime. Sounds were all taken from freesounds.com Cat purr Cat Meow from Counter-gamer Cat hairball from pfranzen List item Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Lagunitas! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

We are on hiatus until midsummer so please enjoy this snow related mini-episode in the meantime. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Lagunitas! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

Jo, Jee-Hyun, Scout and Zoey get stuck between a rock and a hard place and Elliot has to find a way to save the whole group. ~After this episode, we are going on a mid-season break. We will be back in early summer, please enjoy our minisodes in the meantime~ Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of the artist is Pearl Paramadilok. The voice of Elliot is J.D. Lee. The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Special thanks to J.D. Lee for co-writing this episode. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

The first snowfall appears, leaving Jo and her companions trapped in a strange place full of bones. Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Park Ranger Dave was Firas Alexander. The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Thanks to everyone who helped in writing this episode, to Eric Garneau and Andrew Rostan for help with editing and Mikaela Moody for consulting. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

Jo and her companions arrive at Zoey's hometown and unpleasant scene greets them. CW: general themes of religion and rejection Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of the Artist is Pearl Paramadilok. The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

After Scout helps saves a vineyard from burning down, everyone gets invited to dinner...again. CW: descriptions of gore 15:57-17:14 Created by J.J. Ranvier and edited by Rory Strahn-Mauk. Jo Prendergast was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of the Artist is Pearl Paramadilok. The outro person is Caitlin Robb. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative; that's why this episode is sponsored by Lagunitas! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for updates and, more importantly, survival tips. Find us on tumblr at https://theafterdisasterbroadcast.tumblr.com/ for pictures of the apocalypse for as long as they'll allow us to tag things as queer. Like us a lot? Please leave us a review on iTunes and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TheAfterDisasterBroadcast. We're still sending stickers! Even international ones! With cool moon stamps!! Also, we're on Spotify now! Woo!

Shelby Plummer first heard of Slaughterhouse-Five from an internet boyfriend. After being grounded for having an internet boyfriend, she got to actually read the book as an AP English assignment and has been a Vonnegut devotee ever since. She devoured his novels and short stories in a way she had never really engaged with reading. He made a fellow Hoosier feel less alone for thinking it was OK to want everyone to be treated well through life, to read and write about aliens, and to make dirty jokes along the way. Shelby carried those philosophies through an expedient college career and still apples them all the time to her comedy writing and performing. Notes: Check out the lineup of the upcoming Bentwood Comedy Festival at iO Chicago, where Shelby serves as Creative Director The James Conklin Memorial Scholarship Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their coordination of sponsorships and thanks to Overcast for sponsoring this episode OtyGF8bN1z4zoOXMzaST

Stephanie Anderson cut her teeth as a group leader working in an acute psychiatric inpatient facility at a children's hospital. The taxing environment led her to explore improv as a way to unwind outside of work. After some experience bringing improv exercises into her work environment with patients and coworkers alike, she set off to Chicago to pursue more improv learning and teaching opportunities. Now, she can speak to how all of these different groups pass through forming, storming, norming, and performing phases influenced by their members' actions. Notes: See Stephanie perform at iO with Cecilia Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and lending a legitimacy to this whole thing, and thanks to Overcast, MBS's podcast player of choice, for sponsoring this episode.

Casey has put his general health and wellbeing on the line as he works up to 30 hours editing each episode of NeoScum, an actual-play podcast in which five Chicago improvisers (including Casey himself as well as past MBSing guest Mike Migdall) play the tabletop RPG Shadowrun. A longtime lover and performer of musicals, Casey's level of perfectionism and lack of self-confidence launched him into editing the show and the rest, as they say, is history. In spite of the occasional pains from nerve damage and Twitter complaints, the show has been a source for absolute passion and pride in Casey and it means everything to him to be honoring the magic he creates with his friends while giving listeners a heartfelt journey. Notes: NeoScum! Casey says the editing really took off at around episode 14 or 15 and his favorites so far are around 18 or 19.  A nice visualization of Ira Glass's thoughts on taste vs. skill  Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and Overcast for sponsoring this episode.  

Tom Dyke has known the original 151 by heart since he was a preschooler, his pure fandom being born along with the Pokémon franchise itself. He has played the video games since he could hold a Game Boy, and his dad was the only adult in the neighborhood who would help he and his friends play the trading card game. So one can imagine his delight at the advent of a mobile game that would allow him, and potentially his friends, to catch Pokémon all over the world. Tom unpacks the ups and downs of being a Pokémon Go devotee, how its gameplay fits into the larger picture of the franchise and gaming in general, and how far the game has come since its bare bones launch. Finally, Tom and MBS become official Poképals by trading some 'mons on mic. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating our sponsorships and to Overcast, MBS's podcast player of choice, for sponsoring this episode.

One of Yazmin's earliest memories is her family watching one of their favorite movies: Killer Clowns from Outer Space. From Michael Myers to the Redfields of Resident Evil, her family came together to experience horror, for better or worse (too many zombies have been known to keep kids from sleeping well). She even enjoyed when they would gather around to scare one another with stories of their own crafting and has witnessed a few paranormal events that she's never been able to shake or explain. All of this has influenced her ability to deal with fear and being open to new experiences, though she admits she has opted to feel closed off from any other paranormal activities... except when it comes to the characters she plays onstage. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for community and the coordination of sponsorships, like this week's sponsor, Overcast.

Alyssa was born a rebel, as evidenced by her refusal to accept an "Indian" name in place of her own as a kindergartener on Columbus Day. This small rebellion opened the door to an interest in eking out the truth about colonialism, imperialism, and revolutions throughout her schooling. In college, she declared a Middle-Eastern Studies and Political Theory double major to feed her thirst for knowledge on how the history of colonialism influences the sociology of current cultures. There are mentions of many modern political implications, suggestions for specific books and periods one might seek out to study further, and ads for soap. Notes: Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued coordination of sponsorships. This week, it's Overcast, MBS's podcast player of choice.

Gary Pascal grew up in a home operated like an engineering firm thanks to his ME father. This nature and nurture led to all four of the family's kids also becoming mechanical engineers. After choosing BEST Robotics to fulfill a graduation requirement for his STEM high school, Gary was well on his way to serving as an engineer for Mars Chocolate right out of college. In spite of the inherent fun-factor of being the project manager for a couple of Fun-Sized Snickers assembly lines, Gary admits that he wasn't very good at this high-stress position. He's since found a great balance between drafting custom furniture designs and leaning into his analytical approach to comedy writing. Notes: Check out Gary's newest comedy project, Murdertown.  Here's an explanation of Gary's robotics teacher's bumper sticker (and it was red).  Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorship with Overcast, MBS's personal favorite podcast player.  

Box Brown has been a pro wrestling fan since his first PPV experience: Hulk Hogan lost at Wrestlemania VI, and the friend he was watching with cried. He was hooked by the characters and the facade of it all, so it's no wonder that he became attracted to two huge cults of personality in André and Andy. André left a bevy of stories in his wake, one of which inspired Box to draw the first comic of what eventually became his book, André the Giant: Life and Legend. Later, Box was hooked by the way Andy borrowed the idea of wrestlers being enveloped by their characters into comedy, and his antics with Jerry Lawler on Letterman secured him a place in the history of wrestling's secrets and Box's interest. Notes: Box's most recent book, Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman is a fascinating read for fans of comedy and wrestling alike. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity, the Chicago Podcast Cooperative, and C2E2 for making this happen, and thanks to Overcast for sponsoring the episode.

Meredith discovered the world of Jane Austen's novels in college and has since reread them many times over in addition to listening to them as audiobooks and rewatching the film/TV adaptations (at least the ones she likes). There is something to the simplicity of daily life, the rules that governed socializing, and the fashion and furnishings of the era that Meredith finds herself constantly drawn to and daydreaming about, so much so that she has ventured into writing her own as-yet-unfinished Austen-style novel.  Notes: Meredith's most recent production with Team StarKid, Firebringer Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their support and Overcast, MBS's podcast player of choice, for sponsoring this episode.  

Chels studied WB shows like Felicity and Gilmore Girls like they were homework, at one point in life staying up until 11 PM to watch a rerun of Gilmore Girls only to watch it again at 3 AM. They also began to mentally catalog the writers and actors from each show, faithfully seeking out trivia from DVD commentaries and social media accounts to feel more like a part of the fictional teen-aged worlds being created. Now, Chels prides themselves on creating worlds professionally as a B2B content specialist and creatively as a host of Sell Me A Pup, a show where comedians review made-up media. There's a lot of talk about how much pickier we tend to be with media now, relishing in representation and prickling at problematic jokes and storylines. There's also mention of Tarzan, Roswell, Buffy, and a few non-WB TV delights like The OC, Grey's Anatomy, and... West Wing? Notes: Check out Chels's contributions to Your Stories Vlog Brothers, Hank and John Green Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support and Simplecast for sponsoring this episode. Use the promo code "chicago" to get 50% your first 3 months of Simplecast.  

Financial coach Dan Wood and his creative, funny friends Elizabeth Seidt and Damon Taylor love exploring the actual finances of fictional worlds on their podcast Make-Believe Money (e.g. - Ron Swanson's net worth, the value of the company Willy Wonka passes on to Charlie Bucket, how much all that sensory deprivation chamber salt would've cost in the first season of Stranger Things, etc). Some of that fictional world stuff made it into this conversation, but it's mostly focused on Dan's profession, how his influence has made Damon and Liz more financially aware, and how all of them view finances as a necessary if difficult conversation to have with your loved ones. Weddings are being planned, houses are being purchased, needs, wants, & savings are being allocated... A lot is happening here, and ultimately it's a fun, encouraging conversation about an often sticky subject. Notes: Dan's professional info, Liz's Harold team, and Damon's place of work Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support and Overcast, MBS's podcast player of choice, for sponsoring this episode.

Jando's parents immigrated to the US from Iraq and Syria in their early 20s, making the first two decades of their lives vastly different from his even though he's only ever known them as quiet suburb-dwellers. He ruminates on how this has shaped his family and their Assyrian community via food, ceremony, language, religion, and a plethora of other small ways that he often forgets are considered different because it's all just his own American experience. Notes: The Assyrian collection at The Oriental Institute, featuring a winged bull from Sargon II. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support and Simplecast for sponsoring this episode. Use the promo code "chicago" to get 50% your first 3 months of Simplecast.

Tiffany discovered the possibilities of LARPing via putting on immersion theatre as the Artistic Director of Otherworld Theatre Company. After their own production of Gone Dark and attending Sleep No More in New York, she was inspired to take the interest even further by producing a series of 2-day LARPs in the Midwest called Chronicles of the Realm. Find out about the levels of experiential gaming and theatre that can be achieved as well as the work and talent it takes to plan characters and re-plan scenarios on the fly as players discover the path they want the LARP to take. Notes: Otherworld Theatre is buying their own space. Check out their IndieGoGo to contribute to the cause. Past episodes featuring themes surrounding Otherworld Theatre productions include: Vampires, Shakespeare, Pen and Paper RPGs, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Theatre. Thanks to Overcast for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsors and community.

Carley Moseley loved to read so much as a kid she thought one of the coolest things about Matilda was that she had a wagon for her library books. One of her greatest loves is A Wrinkle in Time, and she's revisiting the novel now and unpacking all of these feelings about whimsy, family, and the upcoming film adaptation along the way. Expect emotions about everyone from Oprah to CS Lewis, and maybe pick up a book from your past that you haven't read in a while to figure out why it's still with you. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorship by Backblaze. Try Backblaze online backup for free at backblaze.com/cpc.

Henry figured out how to use the internet to chat with friends and strangers alike at a young, desktop dial-up age. He's remained at the forefront of users for new platforms, networks, and apps due to some combo of an innate desire to connect online, a genuine curiosity at what the internet can do, and a relatively-innocent streak of trolling and shit-posting. From Geocities to Facebook frames, Smash Boards to Echo Skills, Henry's made some viral gags and met some lifelong friends as "jackasskid" and "tehawesome." And as "someone who goes by Henry Stinson Birdseye III." Notes: Henry has a pretty good compendium of his goofs on Tumblr Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships, and thanks to Overcast for sponsoring. MBS has listened to all podcasts on Overcast since before they paid money for her support.

In her youth, Eunji was very into reading stories about girls with spunk, and Anne of Green Gables was always the prime example. She screamed through all eight of L. M. Montgomery's books and now returns to them often to access their surprisingly forward-thinking ideas about women, satisfying female friendships and other emotional relationships, and inspirational themes regarding coming from nothing. Anne showed a young Eunji it was possible for a woman to get great schooling, be a writer, and build a family and home over 100 years ago, so it's sure as hell possible now. Notes: http://www.thebesteunji.com/ Thanks to Overcast for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and creating a collective.  

Charles Clark Pettitt was born and raised “where cowboy meets Cajun” and still has a deep love for the region in spite of knowing he had to escape its rampant pick up truck and Coors Light lifestyle. His Pettitt ancestors settled in Askansas seeking oil, his grandfather Arkansas (...for real...there's a Jr and a Sr...) ate a raw onion from their Louisiana farm at every meal after they had to ghost the oil boom towns, and thanks to a high school break up that inspired an ill-fated visit to Texas A&M, Charles eventually landed in Chicago to develop his performance skills. From the perfect queso to riverboat casinos to sporting to the Bossier Strip, Charles packs Schreveport's personality into every tale he shares. Notes: See Charles in Shark Tank: The Musical at the Annoyance Theatre before he skips town. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorship by Backblaze. Try Backblaze online backup for free at backblaze.com/cpc.

Andrew Knox has been a Giants fan since his mom's side of the family adopted the team while they had a training camp in their home state, Vermont. He's lived for the building of the team and the fight to the finish every season, even when the Super Bowl victories have felt admittedly anticlimactic. He loves getting a sense of who the players are and having fellow fans to share the games with. It's more about the community of fandom for Knox, as evidenced by his being more than willing to unpack the nature of the NFL and sports fandom as opposed to laser-focused Giants talk. Stick around for his thoughts on how they may bounce back after a rough season. Notes: Knox on Twitter, at Second City, and winning MoveOn's contest Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support and Simplecast for sponsoring this episode. Use the promo code "chicago" to get 50% your first 3 months of Simplecast.

Joe took his aspirations of comedy filmmaking all the way to a passion for photography. He discusses how a more serious interest in photography came into his life (along with a new DSLR camera and a broken ankle), what he's learned from working with models, friends who are performers, and other photographers, and how his passion has changed what kind of photography gear he travels with and how he perceives the entire package of designing a shoot. If Joe makes his subjects laugh a fraction as much as he did MBS, he's a natural at putting them at ease. Notes: Joe's website and Instagram. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support and Simplecast for sponsoring this episode. Use the promo code "chicago" to get 50% your first 3 months of Simplecast.

The tables turn once again in a holiday hangover edition of eMBSing. This time Eric “EMB” Braband unpacks MBS's love of Irish indie movie musical Once. After 10 years of expounding her love of her favorite film, there are now a plethora of cultural and personal reasons the story and her love of it endures. Hear their thoughts on the Broadway musical adaptation and lead actor Glen Hansard's continued solo career, and close out with a live verse from one of MBS's favorite songs from the films musical duo. Give Once a watch, and have fun finding your band. Notes: Thanks the Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring the show and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their continued support.    

Maria Ranahan was named after her Italian grandmother, Mary (whose name was Anglicanized at Ellis Island). She has recently been cataloging her Italian mom's recipes for the first time, but she's had trouble translating things like "between these lines on my hand" into teaspoons and "up to here on your grandmother's pot" into cups. Food culture, rebelling against (or conforming to) your parents' norms, and how eating habits (and other behaviors) evolve throughout your life all get a lot of play in this loving conversation about moms and food. Notes: Maria is the director of Cards Against Humanity's Science Ambassador Scholarship. Support and spread the word. She also played a major role in planning Cards Against Humanity Saves America. Here's Maria on fellow Chicago Podcast Cooperative show Roboism.

Andy Kushnir started his Chicago journey as an improviser and sketch comedian, but he slowly realized that the anxiety he felt was not worth the performing, especially when he found himself so much happier at a keyboard writing scripts for others to perform. He still loves being a part of the process on set and in editing film and has done plenty of it with his own film projects, but his writing 3-4 hours a day for 6-7 days a week combined with his experience in writers' rooms at Cards Against Humanity and Freeform have certainly shaped his life into the one-track mind of a writer. Hear his thoughts on getting back into writing after a break, what kinds of stories he finds himself drawn to watch and write, and what medium he's itching to explore. Notes: AndyKushnir.com Thanks to Overcast for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and creating a collective.

Stanley is a self-proclaimed Reacher Creature. Having read most of the Lee Child novels with intentions of continuing (he recently took a break to read about the history of the FBI, so there's a bit of a theme), he can recognize how gripping the stories become and how ready-made they are for film thrillers (even if the second installment fell short... this is not a Tom Cruise joke, but it could be). A lot of time is spent unpacking the nature of characters like Jack Reacher: Professionally trained but acting entirely outside of what appears to be a broken establishment. One man on a mission to solve all of society's problems from the outside. Is Jack Reacher a superhero? Or just a dangerous display of the American Dream gone rogue? Stanley's not quite sure, but he knows he has to read all of Jack's seemingly-identical adventures to find out. Notes: Stanley's film work A hilariously appropriate article re the appeal of Jack Reacher that came out the same day as this ep Thanks to Overcast for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support.

Caroline fell for traveling from the first time she flew on an airplane to big NYC from South Carolina as a high schooler. Between traveling abroad as an undergraduate and returning to Europe as a grad student, she has [inflicted] some battle scars, had her fair share of TSA troubles, and accrued an impressive list of places she's peed in public. Hear how her time traveling to other countries has shaped her as a theatremaker, and try not to hold anything against her (or MBS for that matter). Thanks to Overcast for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships.

In the studio with Abraham Lincoln AGAIN and this time with fellow former president Thomas Jefferson?! For the unfamiliar, last year past guest of MBSing Timothy Dunn took a trip to Springfield, IL, and Abraham Lincoln appeared before him. They've been making a podcast together ever since. Tim's even producing a rap album Thomas and Abe are making together. This episode is about how 8 Mile inspired them to make that album. Or maybe about how they inspired 8 Mile to be a movie. It's pretty unclear, but there's an unfortunate amount of freestyle rapping.  For more backstory and fun with Lincoln, listen to Tim and Abe's show at www.15MinutesWithLincoln.com Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the continued use of their studios, and thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for lending a sense of legitimacy.

Frank Spiro fell in love with the Saints, the Pelicans (née Hornets), and the atmosphere surrounding them when he landed in New Orleans for college. Forever loyal to Drew Brees and Anthony Davis, the New Orleans fan base seems unwavering to Frank in spite of their recent struggles and general lack of media coverage. As a frequent contributor to The Bird Writes, Frank is given the opportunity to stretch his comedic muscles while writing about a team he loves, a privilege he attributes to the overall c'est la vie attitude that seems to pervade New Orleans in general. Don't sleep on the hilarious and adorable minor league Baby Cakes, and remember, you only get to visit New Orleans for the first time once. Notes: The Harold Ramis Film School In Defense of Boogie MBSing is a part of the Chicago Podcast Cooperative. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring. If you like MBSing, please check out the coop's other shows.

Ever since Ben learned to ace Jungle King and Fireball in his family's basement as a kid, he's been a pinball fiend, seeking out machines on boardwalks and at bars so enthusiastically that he eventually founded Pinball Chicago, a league of competitive gamers and compendium of spots in the city that offer pinball. He starts by unpacking the older electromechanical machines versus the much more numerous and modern solid-state machines that brought the replacement of the characteristic bells and chimes and rounds out the conversation by listing the plethora options of barcades that have popped up around the city and some of his favorite tournament experiences.    Notes: This was recorded outside of Clark St. Dog in Chicago, IL. Apologies in advance for the street sounds, unless you really like street sounds. Then you're welcome in advance for the street sounds. See Ben's show The Funny Papers this Thursday and next at 8 PM at the Prop Theatre. See Ben's show (of which MBS is a fellow cast member) Ben Plays the Mayor on Wednesdays in October at 8:30 PM at iO Chicago. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support.

Ever since he saw Jackie Chan's First Strike at the age of 7, Eli has been a huge fan of Chan. Seeking out every film of his, starting from his vast catalog in China and his American-made films as he became more of a domestic success, Eli is in awe of Chan's martial arts abilities as a performer, stunt choreographer, and director. All of Eli's favorite fights and films are covered as well as some fun facts about the Chinese opera school friends Chan has made the most movies with and his penchants for singing the theme songs to his movies and making blooper reels of outtakes and stunt failures. Celebrate someone Eli refers to as one of the greatest entertainers of all time with this conversation paired with a viewing of your biggest Jackie blind spot. Notes: Check out Eli's work on fellow Chicago Podcast Cooperative show Improvised Star Trek. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring this episode.  

Maria Randazzo starts her week by perusing a couple of horoscope sources, so this conversation starts with signs (sun and rising) and continues through how these messages permeate her day-to-day life and thoughts on spirituality and the world beyond the physical Earth. Just like being a cafeteria Catholic, Maria has learned to pick and choose the things she takes to heart from astrology, mostly via the influence of a very spiritual mentor. She's also looking for someone to sponsor her interest in getting more frequest psychic readings, so inquire within. Notes: Maria's favorite horoscope spots, The Numinous and Chani Nicholas. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative and Cards Against Humanity for sponsorship.

Clint Worthington developed a love for film as an Illinois farm boy who was admittedly more of an inside, MST3K boy than anything else. Since those days of pirated satellite, he's spent years watching film with a critical eye producing reviews for his own podcasting network at Alcohollywood.com and for Consequence of Sound as well as becoming a member of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle. He cites Ebert and Roeper as big influences of course, but there's also a lot of love for some smaller reviewers and YouTube channels (and a lack of love for some bigger sources like Rotten Tomatoes and CinemaSins). Clint talks movies as empathy machines, reviewing film through the lens of an audience and not just as one critic, and being a Michael Bay apologist. Notes: Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for bringing Clint and MBS together as coop-mates.

Jamison Webb started watching Marx Brothers movies as an ill-sleeping 7-year-old. Since then he's written sketches in their style (The Inappropriate ReMarx Brothers) and spotted their influence in other acts he loves (Stella) as well as becoming aware that they're like The Beatles of comedy: Their influence flows under everything thanks to some of the first comedy films translating the success of their vaudeville stage acts to the screen. All the brothers are broken down by their style and presence in the act (including Zippo and Gummo), some of their costars are discussed (Margaret Dumont), and some unlikely writers of unproduced Marx Brothers scripts are unearthed. Notes: Jamison on Your Stories re his Weezer fandom. Thanks to Card Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support.

Max Temkin, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative, joins Chris and Lex on the Wolf Den. The three discuss how Cards Against Humanity went from a game created by high school friends to a highly profitable performance art piece. Max also talks about his reasons for starting the Chicago Podcast Co-op, his role in bringing Hello From the Magic Tavern to Earwolf, and his favorite podcast ads.

Since she spawned the nickname "Miss Ann" as a child thanks to her behavior beyond her years, Angela Oliver has known she was an old soul. Passing time with her grandmothers watching TCM and church gossiping, she never stood a chance and only had her perception as an older woman exacerbated by fancy attire from her mother's dress shop. Now, she uses her love of jazz, Rockabilly fashion, and vaudeville antics to influence her comedy and add diversity among diversity in her performance endeavors. She's also never going to fully understand technology and will always be carrying Tums. Notes: Matt Damon Improv at the Annoyance Your Stories At the Movies Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and organization.  

Post law school, Ed wasn't sure how he was supposed to make and maintain adult friendships without the benefit of forced socialization with other lawyers. So, he decided to organize a(n unfortunately large) 12" softball team to add an activity to at least one night of his week (even though he didn't really know much about softball). Now, he's been in enough softball, kickball (?), floor hockey, and 3v3 and full ice hockey leagues that he should probably stop referring to himself as "not an athlete." MBS and Ed uncover the biggest victories, defeats, and revelations of starting to play a sport as an adult, especially when a lot of the people you're up against feel like they have something to prove.  Notes: Ironrise Games. Get on board now and Kickstart later! Go Nordiques! (MBS is waaaaay biased on this one as her betrothed is a member, too) Doppelgängers R Us Thanks to CAH for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support.

Brad Pike finds a morbid curiosity in exploring books and documentaries about cults at least in part because he believes he's a part of one. After spending a lot of time discussing Jonestown and the Order of the Solar Temple, Brad and MBS dig into the cult of improv comedy, Chicago style. Get ready to give up your possessions, pledge your loyalty to the leader, and be reminded that there are people who had to help their parents self-immolate. Notes: Devil's Daughter at iO Chicago Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the continued support of the Chicago Podcast Cooperative.

Thanks to model home furnishings in the house she grew up in, Susan Glynn has rebelled against the status quo of design from a young age. After accomplishing her Limited Too-fueled dream of having a room with bright orange walls, yellow trim, and a blue clouded sky ceiling, she was set off on a journey of thrifty vision and bold choices. Having graduated to living with roommates and now to a significant other, adult Susan finds herself curating her living spaces as a middle ground with her cohabitants while using ways to keep it all affordable and aesthetically pleasing for her. And yes, she will judge your apartment, especially if there are far too many design relics from your college dorm room. Notes: Shebeast at the Annoyance Theatre, check out MBSing episodes from team members Becca Slack, Mary Catherine Curran, and Jacqueline Felker Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships.

Savannah Million has put in so much time farming, harvesting, and upgrading you'd think she'd have some fields to show for it. WHICH SHE DOES, but they're all of the digital variety. A longtime fan of the admittedly-flawed Harvest Moon franchise and newer convert to the Animal Crossing games, Savannah unpacks what it is that makes these game mechanics so satisfying and even how the min-maxing of certain traits of the game makes them less fun to traverse though more easily conquered. Stick around for a breakdown of MBS's Pokémon Go habits as well as the influence Harvest Moon and Animal crossing have had on her cartooning and web development. Notes: Listen to Savannah and past MBSing guest Alex Cox talk robots and feminism on fellow Chicago Podcast Cooperative show, Roboism.

Tawny Newsome has left behind the world of relaxers and weaves in favor of her naturally curly black hair, and she's here to extoll the virtues (and explain the difficulties) of a natural hair life. From how it's affected the roles she's called in to audition for to how strangers interact with her, Tawny's cosmetic choice to assimilate less to the general cultural ideal of straight hair has pervaded her day to day life in ways one may not expect. There's also some dissection of how LA's public interpersonal vibe differs from Chicago's, how most fans of comedy are sweethearts who understand boundaries, and how white people figuring out and dispersing the info that it's rude to ask to touch someone's natural hair is like kids realizing that cats don't like to be petted against the direction their fur grows. Notes: There are some Get Out spoilers for a wee minute or two at around the 35:30 mark All three seasons of Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ are available at Seeso.com and all the ways you stream TV Tawny's appearances on the Earwolf network Eric Garneau's Blank Cassette with comic writer Kieron Gillen Elizabeth Cambrige's Random Conversations, fellow member of the Chicago Podcast Cooperative

Due to a background of study ranging from psychology to physical theater, Mary Cait Walthall has become incredibly mindful of how people communicate with one another. She actively works to impliment nonviolent communication and restorative practices in Chicago Public Schools, and she is always using the wisdom she gleaned from LISPA to be aware of nonverbal communication as a performer, teacher, and restorative justice specialist. The conversation ranges from doing improvisational theatre with ESL actors using their first language to acknowledging privilege within conversations about social justice to the can of worms that is communicating on the Internet. Notes: Mary Cait is a member of the Improvised Star Trek and Superhuman. Thanks to Field Notes Brand for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for coordinating sponsorships and providing a recording facility.