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Episode 57: Birthday Parties, Halloween, and Belle Delphine Oct 27, 2019

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The boys are flying trio (without a guest) on this week's episode. They chat about god knows how many topics, including birthday parties, how to be a good and detail-oriented parent, Halloween, and Patriot.

Episode 56: Kansas and Downsizing Oct 23, 2019

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Tim joins the podcast to chat about hunting and guns in Kansas. Thomas appears confused about where in the world Omaha is. Chris has another advice column. Ryan (and Thomas) are annoyed at the coverage surrounding Joker. Everyone's seen Downsizing.

Episode 55: The 13th Podcast Oct 11, 2019

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Have you ever wondered about the best strategy for self-checkout? Ryan's got you covered. The podcast also invites the SSEU's official poetry and singer-songwriter back for a very special appearance. Our hosts also discuss Antonio Banderas' performance in The 13th Warrior.

Episode 54: The Fellowship of the Podcast Oct 03, 2019

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The podcast is proud to welcome Southwest Virginia's foremost Tolkien scholar to the podcast to chat about Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York City. Chris finally remembers what he forgot on the previous episode and confuses Thomas by giving a plot summary of a different book.

Episode 53: The American, Streaming, and Moviegoing Sep 25, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast, the guys chat about The American, Thomas goes on a rant about kids in politics, the future of streaming services, and Chris wonders out loud about why people go to movie premieres.

Episode 52: Jon Gruden, D23, and Comic-Con Re... Sep 16, 2019

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On his first appearance on the podcast, Ming talked with the boys about Comic-Con and how it actually works. He joins the podcast again to chat about the conventions that he has recently visited and, perhaps most importantly, his Woody. Jon Gruden phones in to the podcast and counts while Chris has become obsessed with space poop. Also, more of Judge Jeanine.

Episode 51: Thanksgiving Every Day and Mortal Engines Sep 10, 2019

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The boys are joined by The Bulwark's Jim Swift to chat about life in Woodbridge, D.C., politics, and the Free Beacon. They have also watched Mortal Engines so that you won't have to.

Episode 50: Luck's Run Out for EDtv Sep 03, 2019

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Ryan, a Hoosier born and raised, has feelings about Andrew Luck's retirement. Chris tries to remember things again. Piper makes a guest appearance. Thomas is in favor of background checks. Is Ron Howard trash?

Bonus: Prison Basketball.

Episode 49: The Blank Check, Fantasy Football, and The Boys Aug 26, 2019

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The gang's all here! They talk about the Blank Check Podcast, the SSEU Fantasy Draft, The Boys, Archer, bears, Costco, and have some bracket thoughts.

Episode 48: The Most Ambitious Bracket Aug 20, 2019

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In this episode, Thomas and Chris are joined by Jason to discuss the upcoming bracket. They also have time to revisit the question of what a movie star actually is, talk about how old Chris' wife is, and the trip that Thomas recently took to the Grand Canyon. Perhaps more importantly though, there's a poop story.

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