Sometimes, the dull moments of life open the most extraordinary doors. In this episode of CodeFlix, Andre Bonner takes us on Milo’s spellbinding journey from apathetic teenager to curious explorer as he discovers a mysterious tollbooth that whisks him into the Land of Wisdom. Through vibrant live-action-to-animation sequences, peculiar allies like Tock the watchful watchdog and the pompous Humbug, and surreal encounters with the Doldrums, Dictionopolis, and Digitopolis, Milo must rescue Rhyme and Reason and restore balance to a fractured realm.
With heartfelt personal reflections, detailed character studies, and a playful unpacking of themes—curiosity, the tension between logic and imagination, and the perils of apathy—this episode blends nostalgia, analysis, and wonder. Tune in for colorful storytelling, unexpected metaphors (yes, Milo eats his words), and a reminder that imagination can turn even the most ordinary life into an adventure. You won’t want to miss this one.
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.