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Twin Peaks: The Bookhouse Boys -Preview- Jun 16, 2026

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We're closing in on the end of Season 1 and I'm told it only gets weirder from here. Listen today to hear a Twin Peaks superfan (Jack) walk me through this mental trip of a show with newbie (Francis)

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Getting arrested with Gothdad (Feat. Dusty Gannon) Jun 08, 2026

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Dusty Gannon of the Goth wave band Agonal Gasps joins Francis to discuss being in the military, changing your personal brand, and how to prepare for an arrest

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Travel Log: Route 66 Centennial - Preview Jun 01, 2026

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This week Francis and Beth go to Chicago for a dance competition and stop at some roadside towns to take in the midwest culture. We stop off in Atlanta Illinois on the way up to visit some giant fiberglass friends, and Pontiac Illinois on the way home to visit their Route 66 museum complex. This is a preview episode. To access the full episode sign up at the $5 or more level today on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/travel-log-route-159813301

God Forgives, Brothers Don't w/ Jasper Craven May 26, 2026

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This week Jasper Craven joins Francis to discuss his latest book "God Forgives, Brothers Don't".

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When investigative reporter Jasper Craven first dug into Valley Forge Military Academy five years ago, he uncovered an acrid strain of masculinity that was raw, violent, fiercely hierarchical, and quickly mutating out of control. Initially, he had assumed that military education was a dying, outmoded brand. But as he looked deeper, he found a sprawling, well-funded network featuring dozens of military schools, like Valley Forge and West Point, plus thousands of ROTC programs in public colleges and high schools that allowed the Pentagon to wield outsized power on education.

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Deadliest Warrior: Waffen SS vs Viet Cong -Preview- May 19, 2026

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Nick Slayton joins Francis to dive back in Deadliest Warrior, and we're picking one of the most confusing and potentially offensive episode for the big comeback. We'll dip in and out of Deadliest Warrior in the coming months as there's a whole well of Spike TV for us to plumb for psychic damage.

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Twin Peaks: Invitation to Love -Preview- May 11, 2026

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This week Jack and Francis discuss episodes four and five of Twin Peaks, wherein we go to an awkward funeral, learn about the evil woods, and take fashion advice from Dr. Jacoby This is a preview episode of our bonus content. If you want to hear more, sign up at the $5 level at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

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WifeChat: We're on a boat May 07, 2026

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This week Beth joins me once again to talk about cruising. The kind you do on a boat, not the kind you do at a truck stop bathroom. Check out Nate's album "Find a Way to Hate it" - https://secondhomes.bandcamp.com/album/find-a-way-to-hate-it

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DadChat: STL style Apr 30, 2026

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This week Jack is on to talk about his trip to St. Louis. We took him to the City museum and stuffed him full of Provel afterwards and somehow he survived. If you like this and want more, consider giving to the Patreon. Five dollars a month gets you bonus episodes every month, and entry into our monthly giveaway. https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

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MASHCast: Chow time Apr 23, 2026

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This month Francis and Carey talk about two food centric episodes in Season 3: Private Lamb and Adam's Ribs

Opening intro by Manic Street Preachers

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WifeChat: First prize at the state fair Apr 16, 2026

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This week Beth and Francis talk about winning the blue ribbon at the State Fair, the books we're reading, and the movies those books turned into.

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