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Just in the nick of time for the finale, Jean and Elysia catch up on episodes 5, 6, and 7 of VisionQuest: "Firewall," "Deadlock," and "Immolation." Tracking the characters across the real world as well as multiple mindspaces, they untangle the web of doppelgangers as the char...
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Should you cast Octatonic Incantation or use a Tremolo Torch? In this week’s sidetrack, Mark reminisces about his (misguided?) attempt at gamifying a music class many years ago. Yes, his college students were grinding for gold, casting spells, leveling up, and looting fallen monsters, all to help th...
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VisionQuest - S01E05-07 - Firewall / Deadlock / Immolation
Just in the nick of time for the finale, Jean and Elysia catch up on episodes 5, 6, and 7 of VisionQuest: "Firewall," "Deadlock," and "Immolation." Tracking the characters across the real world as well as multiple mindspaces, they untangle the web of doppelgangers as the char...
Best in Show (2000) - Catherine O’Hara - Into the West
David, Lisa, and Bryan complete their Catherine O’Hara cycle with a deep dive into Best in Show , the community’s overwhelming choice in the listener poll. Christopher Guest’s 2000 mockumentary about competitors at the fictional Mayflower Kennel Club dog show was built from just a 15-page outline, w...
Sidetrack - Rolling Dice in Music Class
Should you cast Octatonic Incantation or use a Tremolo Torch? In this week’s sidetrack, Mark reminisces about his (misguided?) attempt at gamifying a music class many years ago. Yes, his college students were grinding for gold, casting spells, leveling up, and looting fallen monsters, all to help th...
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The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body
Godzilla’s silhouette never changes, but his body does. Five questions decode what the 1954, Shin, and Legendary designs say, ahead of Godzi...
Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.