About this episode

The episode discusses various pop culture references and media topics, including films, characters, and animals.

People in this episode

Hosts: Merlin Mann, Alex Cox

Topics covered

• pop culture
• media
• entertainment
• technology
• animals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW, The Pokémon Company

Books & works: 2025 Sanrio character ranking, Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise, Makin' It, The Greatest American Hero Theme Song, Master and Commander, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Scoop, 70's MASH - The Last Supper

Places: New Zealand, South Devon Pike, Kākāpō, Kea

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