About this episode

The episode discusses reboots of popular franchises, the existence of aliens, and the significance of Israel.

This episode of DXP kicks off with a discussion of the coming Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter reboots, after which we discuss Project Hail Mary and the issue of "practical effects." We listen to a theory claiming that things in this country are actually improving, after which we discuss the growing acceptance of the existence of aliens (which leads into some deeper conspiracy-related topics). We conclude with Pastor Jack being a moron about the significance of Israel.

Topics covered

• Harry Potter reboots
• Lord of the Rings reboots
• Project Hail Mary
• practical effects
• aliens
• conspiracy theories
• Israel

Keywords

• Harry Potter
• Lord of the Rings
• Project Hail Mary
• aliens
• conspiracy theories
• Israel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Project Hail Mary

Places: Israel

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