Jar Jar Binks became one of the most polarizing figures in cinematic history when he made his debut in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 1999. He was even named "the most annoying movie character of all time" by Complex Magazine. After the release, Ahmed Best, the man who played Jar Jar, was hit with the full force of the backlash — and it nearly destroyed him. The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a six-part journey through the early internet to understand how one of the first-ever on ...
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A fairly recent time ago, in a studio that’s actually pretty close... (depending on where you live)... Let the Wookiee Win: An Unofficial Star Wars Podcast - is a show by fans, for fans. Let The Wookiee Win is hosted by Jay R. Adams & Ian Bensman. Join them each week as they chat on all things related to “The Wars”. We'll look at everything from hot news and rumors, to the making of the holy saga and more. If you love Star Wars, then Let The Wookiee Win is the show for you.
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TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away. Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
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In each episode we pit pop-culture icons in a brutal fight to the death
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Stories shared on the TED stage are seen and heard by millions around the world. But some ideas can’t be shared in the open — there are stories that are too risky, painful, or controversial. Sincerely, X provides a space to share powerful ideas anonymously. Stories that deserve to be heard, from people who remain hidden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A man who had been sheltered from most of pop culture in the 80's and 90's experiences them for the first time with commentary, direction and ridicule from two of his friends.
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The #StarWars network for #StarWars fans by #StarWars fans. Follow us for #StarWars news, views, interviews, product exclusives and EVERYTHING #StarWars!
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Which movies are worth paying to see? How do you decide? Join Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer each week as they take a look at what's new in theaters and discuss which movies are worth the price of admission.
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On The Enthusiasm Enthusiast, host Katie Ward talks with the feminists influencing our politics, media, science, and culture. At the heart of every interview is the essential question, "What are you really enthusiastic about right now?" Katie Ward is an actor, writer, activist, and mom. However, she's also feminist who values intersectionality and is easily excitable.
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Join Olympic non-competitors Tom and Jerry as they discuss the strangest conspiracies and paranormal subjects with extreme sarcasm, sexually offensive comedy, public figure cyberbullying and an overall ignorance of YouTube's terms of service. If you're looking for a podcast about aliens, cryptids, conspiracies and the paranormal, you found the only one recommended by 4 out of 5 crab fishermen. Subscribe and share us with your friends like genital warts.
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Wordist: A person who believes words have absolute meaning; willing to kill or die for their beliefs. Each episode follows a Wordist who tells stories through words, images or audio. They may not be martyrs or murderers but they are masterful storytellers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordist/support
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Fun and insightful conversations between two great friends, disguised as character analysis
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We all want to know if we’re normal—do I have enough friends? Should it take me this long to get over my ex? Should I move or stay where I am? Endlessly curious data journalist Mona Chalabi NEEDS to know, and she’s ready to dive into the numbers to get some answers. But studies and spreadsheets don’t tell the whole story, so she’s consulting experts, strangers, and even her mum to fill in the gaps. The answers might surprise you, and make you ask: does normal even exist? Am I Normal? with Mo ...
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In an internet era characterized by comment section wars, devastating clapbacks, and anonymous vitriol, Dylan Marron explores what happens when online feuders step out from behind the keyboard and get to know the human on the other side of the screen. Join Dylan as he connects people who have clashed online – from old friends to complete strangers — to explore why we believe what we believe, how we relate to each other on the internet, and just what a phone call can accomplish. Don’t be fool ...
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Steven Barnes: Author of THE CESTUS DECEPTION and MACE WINDU: THE GLASS ABYSS
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Today is an interview with the closest I have ever gotten to a real life Jedi: best-selling author Steven Barnes. In addition to an incredible amount of science fiction books and stories, Star Wars fans will know Mr. Barnes best as the author of 2004’s Star Wars: The Cestus Deception novel and now, 20 years later, this week’s Mace Windu: The Glass …
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Today is an interview I have wanted to record since I was 8 years old – the incredibly talented Ahmed Best. He, of course, played Jar Jar Binks beginning with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, as well as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq beginning with Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge and most recently in Star Wars: The Mandalorian. He changed movi…
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Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Amy Allen: The Women of the Prequels
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Today is a very special three part episode, recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con … I interviewed three different talented actresses from the prequel trilogy: Michonne Bourriague who played Aurra Sing in The Phantom Menace, Nalini Krishan who played Barriss Offee in Attack of the Clones, and Amy Allen who played Aayla Secura in both Attack …
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Misty Rosas Returns: Frog Lady (and Much More) in THE MANDALORIAN
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Today marks the return of the great Misty Rosas, incredibly talented performance artist behind Kuiil and Frog Lady, as well as the Ugnaught First Mate “Smee” and the Snaggletooth Bartender in all three seasons of The Mandalorian. There is so much to catch up on since the last time “she has spoken” on this show … way back on Episode 84. Misty is alw…
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Thaine Morris: The Man Who Blew Up the Death Star II
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Today is a rare conversation with Thaine Morris, an Oscar-nominated special effects artist, who worked as a pyrotechnician blowing up many many things on many many movies, including The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi. This was recorded live at this summer’s REBEL SCUM CON, and is full of great stories of Mr. Mo…
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John Morton: Luke's Co-Pilot Dak and Bespin Boba Fett
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Today is my conversation with the incredibly kind John Morton, who appeared as both Luke Skywalker’s Battle of Hoth co-pilot, Dak Ralter, and Boba Fett on Bespin, in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. This was recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con, and is full of great stories of Mr. Morton’s time in Star Wars, as well as The S…
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Dee Bradley Baker: The Legendary Voice of Nubs, the Clones, and More (Roundtable)
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Today's quick episode is a roundtable conversation with the legendary voice actor Dee Bradley Baker. He is best known, of course, for his incredible work as the voice of the clones in many animation projects (including Star Wars: The Bad Batch), as well as now Nubs in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Lucasfilm brought several fan creators together…
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Week four of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the fourth movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast5. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and Furious movie. This week: Rick has other friends, Ryan cares about the innocent civilians and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…
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EP#170 Han is the Jar-Jar Binks of This Movie
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Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast & Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Ryan gets hopped up on NOS, Bill has a furry companion and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…
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EP#169 Drifting is not Racing
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Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants drink Bill's milkshake, Ryan gets sunburned, and Bill has some challen…
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EP#168 Dollar Bills Don't Look Cool
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Week two of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the second movie in the Fast and Furious universe, 2Fast 2Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants to talk about other movies, Ryan gets overruled, and Bill does trivia Episode Art By: Abby Cle…
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After a short spring break, the boys are back and ready to start the Summer of Furiousness! This week brings us the first movie in the Fast and Furious universe the titular The Fast and The Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Bill makes a spritzer, Ryan teaches Rick…
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C. Andrew Nelson: The Man Behind Darth Vader (and the Fields of Naboo)
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Today is my conversation with C. Andrew Nelson, who has portrayed Darth Vader 70 times for various Lucasfilm appearances, including video games and the Star Wars Special Editions. He also is a talented visual effects artist, with a long career at LucasArts and then at ILM for the first two prequels. This episode is sponsored by Rebel Scum Con, whic…
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EP#166 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Stones Edition)
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In preparation for a Miseducation of Sheltered Bill field trip, Rick has made a playlist of some Rolling Stones songs spanning their lengthy career to revisit the very first music Clemometer ranking from episode 001! will the passing of 4.5 years improve their ranking? Also, this week we have bonus trivia from Bill. Spotify Playlist from Rick: http…
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The Moth Podcast: Star Wars
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This is an episode of The Moth, another podcast we think you'll enjoy. On this episode of The Moth Podcast, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years. Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr. Storytellers: Dame Wilburn conf…
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EP#165 What's the Van Damme Point?
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The movie for the week this week is Bloodsport. Will this action-packed deathmatch movie punch above its weight or is it due for a Clemometer TKO? This week Bill eats crunchy food, Rick shows up late, and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #moviecritic #movie #movies …
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EP#164 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Ten Edition)
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The music podcast is back this week with an absolute staple of the Seattle grunge scene in the late 80's Pearl Jam's Ten. Will the local legends from the boy's hometown have a Clemometer hit? YouTube video from Rick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (w…
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Warren Fu: Prequel Concept Artist and Designer of General Grievous
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Today is my conversation with legendary prequel concept artist, Warren Fu, live from South by Southwest 2024. We dive into Warren’s incredible contributions to these movies, including MagnaGuards, The High Republic's vector ships, and, of course, General Grievous. From there, we take a deep dive into his wildly prolific music video career, and espe…
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Today the Boys continue on their run of Oscar movies. This week brings us the Martin Scorsese directed Killers of the Flower Moon, and surprise surprise, there is an argument. Will this period piece with real star power get a high ranking on the Clemometer? This week Rick leaves for a while, Ryan has had a better morning and Bill does trivia. Episo…
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John Jackson Miller: Writer of THE LIVING FORCE and KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
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Today is my conversation with one of my favorite Star Wars authors, John Jackson Miller. We talk all about the beginnings of his career, as well as his iconic work on the Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, A New Dawn and his latest novel, Star Wars: The Living Force (out now!). It’s a fantastic conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Th…
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EP#162 Oppenheimer: The Desolation of Smaug
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This time on the movie podcast the boys tackle the Oscar winning Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer. Will the historical fiction and cast of A-list stars blow up the Clemometer? This week, Rick questions reality, Ryan talks about another podcast and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wrec…
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EP#161 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Dylan Edition)
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On this episode of the music podcast, Bill has been assigned the album Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan. Will the folksy blues-inspired storytelling of the voice of a generation ring true for Bill or is it destined for the lowly bottom of the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.c…
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Rest in Peace: Bill Hargreaves (1954 - 2024)
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Last week, it was reported that Bill Hargreaves had passed away. Of course, Mr. Hargreaves was known to Star Wars fans as the father of IG-88, as well as prop maker and droid creator for EV-9D9, probots, B’omarr monks, and mynocks. This conversation features Bill's start working on Alien all the way to his tortuous coat hanger creation for Raiders …
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EP#160 This Was Not a Layer Cake, This Was Flan
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Oscar's month is here, and the boys are watching a selection of best picture nominees. This week we start with The Holdovers. Will this campy long shot get a good rating on the Clemometer? This week, Bill drinks a free beer, Ryan does some fact-checking, and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney &…
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The boys finally get back to watching some movies with this week's assignment, the 1998 "Rom-Con" Out of Sight. Will the star power of Clooney and J-Lo push this take on an Elmore Leonard novel to the top of the Clemometer? This week, Rick is late, Bill tries mixology and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by:…
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EP#158 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Pumpkins Edition)
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This week on the music podcast, Rick offers up Smashing Pumpkin's Siamese Dream for Bill to review. Will Billy Corgan and company find themselves high atop the Clemometer rankings? This time, Bill asks questions about Elvis' house, Rick has marital advice and Ryan correctly identifies the best rock album of the '90's. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All …
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Over the weekend, Mark Dodson passed away. He is best known to Star Wars fans as the laugh of Salacious B. Crumb, as well as the voice of Teek from The Battle for Endor. He was brought back as a patron of Maz Kanata's cantina for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. I was able to chat with him years ago at a convention, one of my first inter…
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EP#157 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Paul Edition)
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This week on the music podcast Bill is introduced to Paul Simon's Graceland. Will the African rhythms and Paul's expert songwriting push this album to the top of The Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #musiccritic #rock #moviecritic #movie #movies #podcast #podcastin…
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EP#156 They Are in a Soccer Gang
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The boys are back! Now that Bill has recovered from near death, the podcast is back on track this week with Bill being assigned Green Street Hooligans. Will this under the radar look at the soccer hooligan culture excite Bill and shoot this up to the top of the Clemometer? This week Ryan has a tough time, Bill had a birthday, and Rick does trivia. …
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EP#155 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Cyndi Edition)
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Another week, another album! This time Rick assigns She's So Unusual, by Cyndi Lauper. Will Cyndi's energetic vocals and surprisingly stout song writing make this an instant classic that's headed straight to the top of the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #musiccri…
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Judy Elkins: ILM Creature Shop, RETURN OF THE JEDI
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Today is a very special episode, featuring my conversation with ILM Creature Shop legend Judy Elkins. Judy is responsible for many iconic designs and sculptures for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, including the infamous Yak Face. This summer, I was honored to spend the day with her in Austin, Texas, as we went around to different museum…
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EP#154 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Weezer Edition)
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This time on the music podcast, Bill has been assigned a classic 90's album, Weezer's self-titled debut also known as the Blue Album. Will the crunchy metal guitars and River's college rock vocals help to make this a hit on the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #mus…
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EP#153 Thundercats in the Ball Dome
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This time on the movie podcast Bill is assigned the sometimes-overshadowed Tarantino film Jackie Brown. Will this plot-twist-filled heist flick packed with A-list talent hit Bill the right way and push it high up on the Clemometer? This week Bill has massive technical problems, Ryan mansplains Pam Grier, and Rick attempts trivia. Episode Art By: Ab…
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Sean Patrick Flanery: "Young Indy" from THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES (We Named the Pod Indiana)
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"But the truth of it is, my name is Henry Jones. I just named myself Indiana after my dog. So my friends call me Indy." Thank you for tuning in to We Named the Pod Indiana, a Talking Bay 94 spin-off podcast devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators who brought Indiana Jones to life. I’m your host, Brandon Wainerdi, and today’s episode …
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EP#152 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Strokes Edition)
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This time on the music podcast, Bill is assigned an album from Rick's wife's favorite band, The Strokes. Is This It? is on the turntable, will this early aughts garage rock revival rank high on the musical Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #music #musiccritic #rock #moviec…
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EP#151 Time Travel Debunked
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This week on the podcast Rick has recommended a new movie for Bill to watch and rank. 2023's Totally Killer is up for review, if you haven't seen it, give it a try before listening as there are spoilers throughout. In this episode, Bill discusses the vagaries of the Mandela effect, Ryan is unimpressed, and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Cle…
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