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The end is near. Has the moment been prepared for? We make a wish and discuss Wish Babies and how they relate to Space Babies, the importance of vibes, the proper use of The Rani, and the rest of this episode. Onward to the (grand?) finale! Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth

From the skyscrapers of Coruscant to the pyramids of Yavin and with numerous stops in between, season two of “Andor” covers the rise of the rebellion and leads to the doorstep of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” What makes it special among Star Wars series? Did season two improve on the groundbreaking first season? It’s Star Wars, so we break it down in detail. "Andor" season 2 Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Steven Schapansky Sponsors TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links

This episode of Agents of SMOOCH is a spoiler-light mission to convince you to watch the most Canadian of mystery shows: Murdoch Mysteries. This series, set in the 1890s to 1910s, is 18 seasons long and still going. We discuss the series’ ability to be serious and light-hearted, tackle social issues and zombies while staying true to itself. And - of course - we delve into the many romantic entanglements. We give no mysteries away and hope that by the end, you will be drawn into the world of Detective Murdoch with us. AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT! This is the last episode before we go into the summer break. We will be back in the fall. Until then, stay safe, Agents! Murdoch Mysteries Annette Wierstra with Amanda-Rae Prescott Referenced Works Murdoch Mysteries Show Notes & Links Our recommended jumping-in points: Season 1 (it’s worth it!) Season 8 Season 12 Christmas, Halloween, and Musical episodes Curse of the Lost Pharaohs web series Frankie Drake Mysteries (1920s spin-off series) Read Amanda’s articles about Murdoch Mysteries Murdoch Mysteries and the Art of Having Fun with History Arwen Humphreys interview (includes S18 SPOILERS)

Lex and Brian don’t know if women have special powers, but maybe Aaron Sorkin does. Season two of Sports Night kicks off with a killer montage as Casey tries to work up the courage to ask Dana out. Jeremy and Natalie are fighting. Isaac’s back. There’s a lot to unpack - and a lot to love. You’re listening to Sorkin’ In It on the Incomparable podcast network, so stick around. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Referenced Works Sports Night [Amazon] Show Notes & Links

Let’s get back to basics. We celebrate our improbable 10th anniversary with a letter from Listener Scott, who has a lot of questions about his son’s book “Science Comics: Robots and Drones.” John Siracusa and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Science Comics: Robots and Drones: Past, Present and Future

Once again, it’s “Inestimable,” a show that answers the question: how many? how big? and, never, why???? On this episode, host Glenn Fleishman tortures guests Brian Hamilton, Liz Myles, Jason Snell, and Annette Wierstra about how many things fit inside other things, the Top 100 Billboard chart, sewage, movie math madness, and which came first. Scorekeeper Tony Sindelar abetted. Inestimable Episode 3 Glenn Fleishman and Tony Sindelar with Brian Hamilton, Lizbeth Myles, Jason Snell and Annette Wierstra

Listener Paul doubts the efficacy of the Bay Leaf. Host John ponders the longevity of Spices. Host Jason its to keeping spices 15 years past their expiration dates. John Siracusa and Jason Snell

Time is ticking away, and our heroes don’t have much time to save Candlekeep from certain destruktion by … rocket ship tower? Will they make it? Candlekeep - Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries

Who’s ready for a nice calm break from the chaos of Seattle? Casey Liss s Ben and Brian for an all-flashback episode where we finally get the context for Joel and Ellie’s falling out that we’ve been mis until now. Grab your Walkman and a cassette, we recommend listening to this one with your eyes closed in a lunar module. A Taste of Joel Ben Rice McCarthy and Brian Hamilton with Casey Liss

We’re back with another Giant Sized Superhero Sweep. On the docket this week is the new trailer for Superman, Peacemaker seaon 2, Ironheart, and Spider-Noir. It’s chock full of superheroes! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English

This week Eurovision meets Doctor Who as the Doctor and Belinda steal the luxury box of our new favorite couple, Gary and Mike, and stumble into a scheme to avenge a planetary crime with a galaxy-spanning crime. Also: some surprise guest characters appear who are never, ever supposed to appear, but somehow have! And we gird ourselves for the inevitable RTD Finale Fireworks. Jason Snell and Erika Ensign

This is it: the end of the road. Andor comes to a close, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to cover the final episodes and discuss how we really feel about ziggurats, whether #KatWasRight, and what exactly Star Trek IV is ed for. Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Andor Declassified: "Farewell" Adria Arjona Unpacks That Painfully Beautiful Finale Scene in Andor Season 2 Tony Gilroy reflects on five years inside the Star Wars universe. Conspiracy Theory: The Empire didn't need Kalkite.

We return once more to 1995, this time for a movie set at the turn of the century! It’s “Strange Days,” a cyberpunk movie with only a little bit of cyber but a lot of punk, along with grease and stink. "Strange Days" Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Tony Sindelar and Monty Ashley Referenced Works Strange Days Show Notes & Links

It’s the first time Sorkin named an episode of television “What Kind of Day Has It Been.” Luckily, that’s not the most memorable part of the episode, either. Brian and Lex agree this COULD have served as a SERIES finale if necessary, but luckily, it didn’t. Casey interacts with his son; Dana interacts with her camera. And we’re there, along with you, as we blissfully Sorkin’ in it all. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Referenced Works Sports Night [Amazon] Show Notes & Links

Seattle, Day Two. This week’s episode is designed to get Ellie from one place to another, both physically and emotionally. Bella Ramsay’s performance finally pays off after weeks of setup, which has Ben and Brian very excited for the rest of this season. Plus, what’s the difference between a culty Seraphite and a fair-weather Seraphite? What happens when the video game makes you push the Square button? Office Supplies = Death Ben Rice McCarthy and Brian Hamilton

More than a year later, our players (virtually) come together again to try to save Candlekeep Library! Candlekeep - Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries

A barbership in Lagos! A robot spider in a web of storytelling! Ancient gods watching Marvel movies! A surprise cameo, a deep-cut cameo, and an entirely unsurprising cameo! We break down writer Inua Ellams’s “Doctor Who” debut. Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth

Welcome to the Rebellion! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the latest three episodes of Andor, including Syril’s parasocial relationship with Cassian, the changing narrative of the rebels, and women being replaced by droids. Next year in Yavin! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links

The highest-grossing film of all time is straight-up sci-fi and yet in 15 years at this place we’ve never talked about it. That ends now, as we put on our oxygen masks and venture out into the moon of Pandora to meet the local Na’vi and the interloper Sky People and discuss why James Cameron’s “Avatar” became an enormous hit and then disappeared entirely (other than the theme-park attactions) until re-emerging with a sequel that was also an enormous hit. "Avatar" Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Brian Warren, Brian Hamilton and Chip Sudderth Referenced Works Avatar Show Notes & Links

The Austenheads return. For today’s mission, we return to Austen with the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. This movie is packed with stars, beautiful scenery, and romance…and add in a flatulent horse. But we must also delve into inheritance laws and what is wrong with Mansfield Park. Sense and Sensibility (1995) Annette Wierstra with Amanda-Rae Prescott, Sandra Wong, Shelly Brisbin and Moisés Chiullán Referenced Works Sense and Sensibility Show Notes & Links