5 chapters across the catalog
The impact of third-party candidates Jill Stein and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the 2024 election is examined, particularly in battleground states like Wisconsin. While the Democratic Party tried to remove Stein from the ballot, RFK Jr. unsuccessfully fought to have his name removed after endorsing Trump. The segment explores how these "spoiler" candidates could influence the final electoral count.
The hosts praise the TNT series "Mr. Robot" for its high production quality and compelling storytelling. They discuss the cultural etiquette surrounding spoilers for the show, noting that even casual viewers seem protective of the plot's twists.
The hosts address "hate" from the unmoderated chat room before proceeding with a lengthy list of year-end donors. Contributions from Toronto, Paris, and Australia are acknowledged, along with a debate over whether the hosts' previous Star Wars spoilers were a good idea for "water cooler talk."
John Dvorak provides a critical review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, noting the excessive amount of running in the film. He praises the performance of Daisy Ridley but criticizes the plot holes and the use of practical effects versus CGI. Despite warnings, Dvorak reveals major spoilers, including the fate of Han Solo and the parentage of the new villain, Kylo Ren.
A critical review of the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall highlights numerous perceived plot holes and unrealistic action sequences. Specific criticism is directed at a scene where Bond survives a five-hundred-foot fall from a train trestle into water only to reappear in India without explanation. The discussion notes that the last Bond film watched by one participant featured a soundtrack by Duran Duran, dating back to 1985.
