It's the season finale! Since it's Labor Day weekend, Allie and JR. explore labor unions. What does it mean to be part of one? Why do they matter? And why aren't there Labor Day movies?
It's almost Fall, which means it's time to break out the Ugg boots and brew up a pumpkin spice latte. Allie and JR. explore our favorite Fall traditions and holidays, as well as the foods we love (and hate) this time of year.
Two recent films - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Talk to Me - claim to be Gen Z horror films, so Allie and JR. investigate. Do these films fairly represent Gen Z? JR.'s Tor.com article: "From The Exorcist to Talk to Me, Possession Films Teach Us to Fear the Wrong Things"
What's a Summer without some terrific reads? Allie and JR. try out a new intro, then dive into their favorite books of the summer. Plus, they explore how to find a great book and the ways they enjoy reading. And of course we have plenty of reading recommendations for you!
In the wake of watching MEG 2, Allie and JR. reflect on a summer of movie surprises. What were our favorites of the summer? What were the surprise bombs? PLUS: We revisit Oppenheimer now that we've both seen it.
Allie & JR. review the 2023 Emmy nominations. What shows did they miss? Which did they give up on? And which do they want to see win all the awards?
It's JR.'s wedding anniversary week - how much older than his marriage is Allie? Oh, and speaking of anniversaries, since Oppenheimer is in theaters, Allie & JR. discuss Atomic Bomb testing and the evolution of warfare. What could go wrong?
Marvel's SECRET INVASION is using AI-generated art in its opening credits. Is there a just way to do this? Allie and JR. explore the ethics of AI art. PLUS: JR. does emoji wrong.Article: If the ‘Secret Invasion’ title credits aren’t an ethical use of AI art, what is? | TechCrunch
It's the anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's fatal duel. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to a cage match. It's only right that Allie and JR. face each other in mortal combat. What's the deal with dueling, anyway?En Garde! | The New Yorker
It's our 20th episode, so to celebrate, JR. and Allie interview each other. What burning questions do we have for each other? And what did we miss? (50's not that far away!)
The Flash bombed at the box office. Is it superhero fatigue? Or have fans had enough of star Ezra Miller? JR. and Allie dive into the complexities of cancel culture and how we engage the art of wicked people.
Allie's finally playing Tears of the Kingdom, so she and JR. finally talk the newest Legend of Zelda. What are the best secrets we've found? How many side quests have distracted us? Have we built rocket ships yet? Has ANYONE seen Zelda? Listen up and tell us what we need to try next!
What's your favorite superhero movie? Allie and JR. reflect on our love for superhero movies. Who gets to tell super-stories? Why did Marvel change the Punisher's logo? And where does ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE fit into all of this?
Allie and JR. can't quit talking about ancient history. Does this mean they're becoming a prehistoric podcast? This week's obsession is the Megalodon, who's featured in one of their most anticipated movies of the summer. What other movies are they looking forward to?
Tears of the Kingdom is out and judging by sales, nearly everyone is playing it. Allie and JR. explore their favorite video games. What makes a great game? Do video games count as art? And how should we judge them?
Do you know how to ride a horse? JR. definitely doesn't. He and Allie explore a recent discovery that suggests horses were present on the American continents much, much earlier than the current narrative says. Why does it matter? Because it changes a lot of what we know about Native American history.
Is campus Greek life a net positive or negative? With a new documentary set to expose the ugly side of sororities at the University of Alabama, Allie & JR. reflect on their own experiences (or lack thereof) of Greek life.
It turns out there's even more to T-Rex lips than we thought! Paleontologist Rissa Westerfield joins Allie and JR. to spill the tea on the latest dino-drama.
Is it ethical to eat meat? What about a vegetarian or vegan diet? How does privilege factor into our decisions to eat ethically? Allie + JR. explore the world of meat production and consumption and explore just how far removed we are from sourcing what ends up on our plates. PLUS: who's your favorite food influencer?