About this episode

Brian Brushwood returns to discuss the friendly nature of Pluribus, likening it to the Borg Collective, in the context of Vince Gilligan's new show starring Rhea Seehorn.

"Pluribus is the Borg Collective, but polite and friendly." So says Brian Brushwood, who rejoins the show to discuss Vince Gilligan's latest program, starring Rhea Seehorn.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Heaton

Guest: Brian Brushwood

Topics covered

• science fiction
• comedy
• television
• Borg Collective
• Vince Gilligan
• Rhea Seehorn

Keywords

• Pluribus
• Borg Collective
• Vince Gilligan
• Rhea Seehorn
• science fiction
• comedy
• television

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vince Gilligan's latest program, Pluribus, Borg Collective

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