Deep Space and Dragons
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We spin from spleen surgery and stacked vaccines to a tense late-night moment at the pizza shop, then celebrate an academic high that launches a sharp take on shonen pacing and payoff. Humor carries the weight, but structure and effort win the day.
• vaccine scheduling, boosters, and sore arm realities
• why we add disclaimers and trust professionals <...
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We debate a small perk turned big headache at a pizza shop, then zoom out to fan parodies, fair use, and why some fan projects elevate art while others drain it. Along the way we share a library field trip, a tense late-night safety call, and tease the cozy weirdness of Christmas ghost stories.
• employee discount loopholes and solidarity vs rebellion
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We trade recovery notes after a splenectomy, call out an ambulance delay on the shop floor, and pick apart how vacation pay models discourage real rest. Then we dive into AI remixing, creator leverage, and a Shonen Jump sweep from Chainsaw Man’s earned madness to One Punch Man’s drift.
• platelet rebound after splenectomy, targets and confidence
• light...
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We start with Karl’s medical saga, an MRI, a string of specialists, and the relief of returning to work, then veer into adaptations, fandom, and why some worlds are easier to live in than others. Along the way we argue for better theme parks, smarter ethics, and monsters that make your party sweat.
• third nerve palsy scare, MRI, neurologist referral, hospi...
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Richard tries not to get sued... again, Karl does something with bats.
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Karl and Richard explore the fascinating world of fictional afterlives across anime, games, and popular media, examining everything from bureaucratic waiting rooms to digital consciousness uploads.
• Karl shares his experiences diving into Korean manhwa on Webtoon, discovering popular genres like isekai and regression stories
• Richard explains his frus...
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Karl faces a medical challenge as his "cursed spleen" requires removal to treat a condition called ITP, while Richard prepares for upcoming changes with a new job and master's program starting soon.
• Karl's consultation with a surgeon reveals Saskatoon lacks a spleen specialist, potentially requiring travel to Regina for surgery
• A...
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We take a nostalgic deep dive into the Donkey Kong franchise, ranking games from the classic Country series to the upcoming Bonanza, while exploring what makes them stand out from other platformers.
• Karl shares his experience watching the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, comparing it to the original animated film
• Richard has been researching JR...
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Richard and Karl explore the philosophical question of analyzing relationships objectively, debating whether approaching friendships with analytical detachment is valuable or potentially harmful.
• Karl describes a relationship where he's helped someone significantly but feels minimal emotional connection
• Richard explains how he evaluates friends...
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Richard and Karl venture into the dangerous world of Daggerheart, playing through the official quickstart adventure in a special one-on-one session to test the new game by Darrington Press.
• Comprehensive overview of Daggerheart's core mechanics, including the hope/fear duality dice system, character experiences, and streamlined combat
• Explorat...
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Richard and Karl critique anime's problematic tropes while exploring the ethics of charity, business responsibilities, and graduation ceremonies.
• Discover how the Titanic board game works with passengers, lifeboats, and flooding mechanics
• Debate the ethical complexity of giving away free food versus supporting systemic change
• Explore the ...
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We dive deep into the world of brand loyalty and how it affects our gaming choices, from trading card games to tabletop RPGs, questioning why we remain loyal to companies with questionable ethics.
• The ethics of emergency pizza delivery for wildfire evacuees and the problems with tip-based compensation
• Richard's unexpected capybara encounter at ...
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Richard and Karl take a deep dive into the current Shonen Jump landscape, analyzing what makes certain manga stand out while others falter. The hosts examine more than twenty ongoing series, from popular heavyweights to newcomers, evaluating their storytelling quality, character development, and creative elements. Also Karl could fie to the slightest cut and people ...
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Richard and Karl explore the philosophical implications of time travel narratives in fiction while weaving through personal anecdotes about funeral invitations and professional boundaries.
• Karl shares a story about receiving a funeral invitation for an ex-employee from the employee's grandmother
• Richard discusses his recent academic adventures ...
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We explore the curious absence of actual teachers in anime school settings and discuss what makes a genuine teacher versus just a "sensei" character.
• Karl shares his vampire blood test conspiracy theory after a mix-up at the clinic(yes he is dying).
• Richard recounts his wild gala experience where he surprised former classmates with unexpec...
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Richard and Karl explore the emerging phenomenon of "reboot-quills" - sequels that remake the original story with new characters. They discuss how these productions allow studios to secure funding by pitching familiar IPs while attempting to capture new audiences.
• Richard shares updates about attending a student gala and his transition between a...
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Richard and Karl dive into the ethical complexities of AI-generated content, workplace dynamics, and character creation in tabletop RPGs while sharing personal updates and anime observations.
• Richard balances multiple jobs while helping students with their emotional wellbeing
• Karl works on his rock-paper-scissors card game using light table technolo...
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Richard and |<arl explore their favorite power systems across anime, manga, and other media, discussing what makes a system effective for storytelling versus what creates plot inconsistencies.
• Dragon Ball Z's power system fails because it introduced numerical power levels without clear meaning
• Fullmetal Alchemist illustrates how a power syst...
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Richard and Karl explore how video games have evolved from punishing players with limited lives to more player-friendly mechanics that respect their time while maintaining meaningful challenge.
• The origin of lives in gaming traced back to arcade machines and pinball, where quarters represented a set number of attempts
• How the traditional three-lives...
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