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Dan's laboratory skills are failing him in his quest for the perfect biscuit (9:10 to skip). We've got some critiques for the academy's methods, but in the interest of fairness there are some things they're doing right. Gruel fountains? Yes please! And if the pod doesn't work out we're gonna take up farming these black star plants. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We're so excited to start our progression fantasy tour that we have no warmup today. Hugh breaks a record for worst start to a book and is missing out on cool demon powers. Dan is in rare form today with both a big theory and a new business idea. Next week we continue our tour with Bastion by Phil Tucker, and check out our most recent Patreon episode released today! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Time to reinvent the blood pact (10:33 to skip). Luke and Dan reveal just how dystopian this future is and remind you to always backup your data. Frequently. Unless you are trying to dunk. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Warmup today is about ideal social outings and our new business idea (13:15 to skip). Dino nuggies make a surprise appearance and smart appliances are getting out of control. Also why are the comfortUnits so strong?? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Who is Leck, really? How could Po be this dumb? Who has the best plan and why does it include a net? Which captain would you rather serve under? Luke and Dan are out here asking the real questions. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Learn a little bit about how surprisingly organized junkyards are in today's warmup (12:55 to skip). Come to our pod to focus on the important questions like how good can a Graced juggler really be? Stick around for our theories on evil councils and how the dogs are actually all OK. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We have a double warm up here starting with urban planning talk and speed running sunroofs (11:44 to skip). Big oof on this ending. Luke and Dan start by begging these rich people to stop procreating. Get yourself a hive mind barber. Also, ghosts or naw? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music. Also we totally misspelled the last episode on purpose as like, a cool literary thing.

As promised Dan gives a report on the wedding and has been working on his baking skills (6:00 to skip). Your favorite leech has a problem and we're solving it by designing the perfect doctor's exam. We've also got some notes on how you survive the winter at this Chateau, and we're not giving the doctor any more dynamite! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

A couple of mini warm ups get us taking about gadgets and books (10:15 to skip). Luke and Dan return with science talk! Get ready to hear about the worst kind of protesters and how the stone eaters may actually be the solution. Or at the very least a little bit too forward. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke attended a book festival and wants to tell you about it (7:25 to skip). If you're turning to stone, which parts go first? You know we're getting creative with it. Plus, Nassun develops a great new training method for future doctors. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan jumps into a warmup (10:20 to skip). The boys get called out for their love of maps and Severard gets called out for not keeping a diary. How long do you have on your personal doomsday clock for this world? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke drinks whiskey at a bachelor party and wants to talk about it (12:00 to skip). The Bloody Nine is finally starting to scare us (but we still love him obvi). Also everything is Sult's fault. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

The boys get back to holiday talk to warm up (12:46 to skip). Jezel is officially the king of idiots. The Northmen clearly need to start playing Dungeons and Dragons and Luke and Dan leave a bad review for this mountain fortress. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke must face a harsh truth about his sports fanhood (10:20 to skip). Folks, does it count as a war if the Sorceress never loses. We finally get to meet a dragon in the cosmere, and... not a great guy! Finally, we make a noble attempt at a grand spore theory and tbh I think we nailed it. Next week we're starting Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke needs more sports (10:45 to skip)! The boys get called out and it turns out Tress is a bit of a freak. Luke reveals himself to actually be a mask and Dan calls out these gull(hehe)ible pirates. What we using those crimson spores for? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Warm up today is gonna get you riled up if you're a big self-destruct button fan (12:00 to skip). Our big goal of this book is to come up with a grand scientific theory for spore reactivity and we're getting started with some classic mole fraction talk (you know you love it). Plus how willing to swap out eyeballs are you? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Something fishy is going on in the Parlor Passage. Also Luke and Dan still don't get the plan. Me thinks someone needs to give these pirates some pointers. Teach em about parley. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We know you've all wanted a fortune cookie warmup so here you go (8:20 to skip). You may think we are too critical of the pirate plan in this book, but you are wrong because WHAT IS THIS PLAN?? However, don't worry because Luke and Dan are still solving problems including Locke's cat issues. Finally, is there anyone that hasn't been poisoned in this scheme? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Dan starts with a hype moment and Luke calls out Locke's magic skills. Break out your IRL GameSharks because we have found a cheat code. Also, get yourself that government contract money. Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

As promised Dan gives us an introduction to his favorite Christmas Tree scent brand (Amazon link). We're a little late, but finally giving our thoughts on the big TV shows of the year. Make sure you've seen Rings of Power and House of the Dragon before listening. We're off next week and then back in the new year with Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. Happy holidays! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.