Content warning: This episode contains potential spoilers for "Bridgerton" and "The Pitt," as well as discussions of medical distress and child death.

The gang shares updates on their recent pop-culture fixations! Cindy's workin' on a mystery (goin' wherever it leads). Harrison forgives the Las Vegas Hilton and celebrates a music legend's milestone of self-discovery. Sophia catches up on Regency romance and modern medicine with a streaming drama update!

In this episode:

"Bridgerton" (Netflix series, 2020-)

"The Extinct Immersive Las Vegas Star Trek Experience" from Expedition Theme Park (YouTube)

"Father Brown" (BBC One series, 2013-)

"Pete Sandoval (I Am Morbid, Ex-Morbid Angel) Opens Up About Autism Diagnosis at 61" by Greg Kennelty (Metal Injection)

"The Pitt" (HBO Max series, 2025-)

"Sister Boniface Mysteries" (BBC Studios/BritBox series, 2022-)

Per listener request, the gang talks about the weather! Harrison shares a brief history of almanacs and... something else. Sophia introduces us to the historic lighthouses of Oregon. Cindy shares some movies for a catastrophically rainy day.

In this episode:

"The Day After Tomorrow" (film, 2004) dir. Roland Emmerich

Oregon Lighthouses

"See Lantern Return to Historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse On Oregon Coast" by Rose Shimberg (Statesman Journal, Aug. 10, 2025)

Storm Glass

Tempest Prognosticator

"Twister" (film, 1996) dir. Jan de Bont

"Twisters" (film, 2024) dir. Lee Isaac Chung

Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

The gang explores the history and variety of dialects in the United States! Cindy brings the research. Harrison abandons the letter G and Sophia adopts it. Dingbatters descend upon Ocracoke.

Cindy leads the gang in a discussion of official tie-in media and adaptations, with a lengthy sidequest into the world of fanfiction! ET cripples an industry (allegedly). Sauron and Gandalf become romantically entagled in space (unofficially). A grape soda affects digestion (prebiotically).

Sophia and Harrison discuss lost media and the Mandela Effect. An army of penguins gathers. Sammy Hagar craves behavioral enrichment. Hank Williams creates further Hank Williamses. Flying monkeys receive no compliments, while an earthbound monkey receives no tail. Also, Harrison experiences the Mandela Effect in real time!

In this episode:

"The Babadook" (film, 2014) dir. by Jennifer Kent

"The Berenstain Bears" (book series) by Stan and Jan Berenstain

"Investigating the Paranormal" (book, 2006) by Tony Cornell

"Pokemon: Indigo League" (TV series, 1997-1999)

"Filipino Lost Media Being Clickbaited as 'Creepy'" (YouTube video) from Undusthings

Freddie Freaker

"London After Midnight" (film. 1927) dir. by Tod Browning

"The Wizard of Oz" (film, 1939) dir. by Victor Fleming

The gang discusses their New Year's resolutions, and Cindy celebrates National Science Fiction Day with a deep dive into Timothy Zahn's influential Star Wars novels.

In this episode:

"Heir To The Empire" (book, 1991) by Timothy Zahn

"Dark Force Rising" (book, 1992) by Timothy Zahn

"Dragonriders of Pern" (book series) by Anne McCaffrey

"The Last Command" (book, 1993) by Timothy Zahn

"The Martian" (book, 2011) by Andy Weir

"The Martian" (film, 2015) dir. by Ridley Scott

"A Song of Ice and Fire" (book series) by George R. R. Martin

The gang reflects on some of their favorite holiday films and traditions. Sophia's got a brand new nog. Cindy's got a brand new holiday. Harrison gets earnest about Ernest.

In this episode:

"Ernest Saves Christmas" (film, 1988)

Jim Varney playing dulcimer on "The Chevy Chase Show" (TV, 1993)

Judy Garland singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (From "Meet Me In St. Louis")

"Meet Me In St. Louis" (film, 1944)

"While You Were Sleeping" (film, 1995)