Maester Class: How We got a Dec 25 Xmas
An historian explains how Christmas fell on December 25 and why there are “12 days” of Christmas in popular mythology.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
First things first, is anyone in this movie actually on vacation? The Griswold family is getting the Christmas they deserve. In-laws are over for the month, there’s a creepy uncle, and general mayhem. A.Ron is ready to throw this movie out in the cold, but Jim sees some Christmas spirit. Grab a sled and take this crazy journey with us.
For All Mankind - S04E07 – Crossing the Line
Jim thinks it’s a return to form. A.Ron isn’t so sure this is going to bode well for the future of the show. Margot is making bold new steps. Are we starting down a Dark Margot plot line? With the revolt and Dev’s impending arrival, Mars is shaping up to be a rogue state. And Ed, please, that is ENOUGH cheese.
Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion X (Clash)
Is Shae lying to Tyrion? Is Varys lying about his childhood? Does Tyrion’s prayer foreshadow his murderous future? Joining the discussion: Robyn, Steve, and Ray.
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You’ve Got Mail (1998)
From Nora Efron who brought you several iconic romcoms, comes a movie where Tom Hanks gaslights a woman into thinking he’s a charmer. Meg Ryan is a plucky young woman with a small bookstore who is about to be stomped by corporate greed in this inverse of a Hallmark movie. A.Ron, the notorious shipper, is creeped out by this romance. Jim keeps smelling something stinky, is it the drinks or the movie?
Maester Class: Is Smiling a Medieval Invention?
Did ancient people smile? If so, how would we know?
For All Mankind - S04E06 – Leningrad
Is the fourth season of a show fated to always be the gas leak season? Ed is unemployed and is looking for a new angle. Maybe he has a bad case of Mars brain. Margot’s “resurrection” shocks Aleida. Can Aleida forgive her? And Jim and A.Ron are looking forward to Dev arriving on Mars!
Fargo - S05E05 – The Tiger
Lyons and tigers and…and…involuntary psychiatric commitment. Oh my! The backstories are coming out in this episode. Working in healthcare is dangerous when Dot is at your hospital. And are we headed toward a Dot/Munch team up? Get your fix of Fargo and theory crafting in this week’s episode with Jim and A.Ron.
Electric Bookaloo: Jon V (Clash) + Auction Part 1
Jon departs the company of Lord Mormont and enters the company of Qhorin Halfhand. Historian Iain MacInnis returns to discuss. Then listen in on part one of our first ever fantasy-fantasy auction for House of the Dragon, season 2.
Bald Move Pulp - Ghostbusters (1984)
Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! (I know you said it in your head.) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis are here to bust. Jim and A.Ron check out the horror comedy that has spawned millions of Halloween costumes. The guys geek out over the tactical tech. Does the movie hold up to the hype? Jim’s got a hot take on why it might.