8 chapters across the catalog
The Last Starfighter and Ender's Game Film Comparison
A review of the 1984 film "The Last Starfighter" notes its premise of a teenager being recruited by aliens after mastering a video game. The discussion compares this concept to "Ender's Game" and observes that while the original film has not been remade, its themes of gamified military training persist in modern cinema.
A listener describes the radical shift at the Wiscon feminist science fiction convention, which now mandates masking and prioritizes speakers based on race. The conversation shifts to the irony of secular activists declaring certain lands "sacred" to stop development while simultaneously supporting human composting laws in California. The hosts critique the lack of logical consistency in these cultural movements.
Service Corp International, Q3 Funeral Volume Surge
Service Corp International (SCI), a major funeral home operator, reported a 47% increase in earnings due to an unexpected surge in both COVID and non-COVID deaths. The report specifically noted an uptick in mortality among younger populations starting in August 2021.
Polygraph Failures, Out of Scope Security Clearances
Representative Raul Labrador questioned Peter Strzok about a 2016 polygraph examination that was found to be "out of scope." The hosts explain that being out of scope can mean a polygraph was "fishy" or that a five-year validity window had expired. They suggest that Strzok's security clearance for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) should have been revoked during this period.
Doug Collins Questioning, SCI Access Violations
Representative Doug Collins challenged Peter Strzok on why he maintained access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) despite an out-of-scope polygraph. Collins cited Department of Justice procedures requiring individuals to be "read out" of SCI access following polygraph issues. The hosts speculate that the "fishy" polygraph results were related to Strzok's undisclosed affair or potential "scheming."
The Gate Short Film, Big Pharma Propaganda, DNA Mutation
The hosts discuss a high-production-value short film titled "The Gate," which depicts people transforming into murderous creatures due to unregulated pharmaceutical products purchased online. They suggest the film is a subtle propaganda piece funded by the pharmaceutical industry to discourage the use of non-regulated medicines.
Zardoz Movie Review, Sean Connery, 1970s Psychedelia
John C. Dvorak reviews the 1974 film Zardoz starring Sean Connery, which is currently featured on Netflix. He describes the movie as a bizarre, LSD-influenced production that depicts a conflict between elites and slaves. The hosts discuss the film's aesthetic and its place in the experimental cinema of the late 1970s.
Battlestar Galactica Criticism, Science Fiction Tropes
The television series Battlestar Galactica is heavily criticized for its slow pacing, background music, and perceived logical inconsistencies. Specific complaints are directed at characters wearing modern suits and ties in a futuristic setting. The "Cylon" plot twist and the show's dramatic pauses are dismissed as inferior science fiction.
