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Ever wondered about time loops, grandfather paradoxes, or black hole time machines? In this episode, we discuss the mechanics and implications of time travel in some fabulous books and especially in the movies, including Groundhog Day, Terminator, Twelve Monkeys, Primer, Looper, and more.

What do our conceptions of monsters and villains say about us? This episode, we chat about mythical beasts, ghosties, and our favorite villains in fiction, folklore, and real life. Find out who loves Cthulhu, who is still scared of Bloody Mary, and what our favorite Japanese yokai are.

Do you ever feel like you've done this all before? This episode, we discuss True Detective, Season 1: nihilism and faith, female agency and bad men, antinatalism and the meaning of life (or lack thereof)...

Are you a conformist? This episode, we discuss hipsters, bureaucracy, and the meaning of life, by comparing two very different films: The Lego Movie (2014) and Brazil (1985).

What does the future look like? Sapient machines, transhumanism, environmental cataclysm... In our pilot episode, we explore our favorite future worlds in fiction.