Episode 616: The Existential Horror Of Being A Sentient Toy
About this episode
The episode features movie reviews, travel plans, and discussions about family vacations and popular franchises.
This week, Steven is away, leaving Ben and Devon to hold down the fort. That means plenty of movie reviews, travel plans, museum science, unexpected tsunami discoveries, and, naturally, a healthy dose of Star Trek discussion. Real Life Devon is getting ready for a family vacation to Long Beach, Mississippi, where a whole group of friends will be joining in on the fun. Their last trip didn't exactly provide ideal beach weather, so everyone is hoping for sunnier skies this time around. Ben, however, refuses to acknowledge any alternative naming conventions—it will always be the Gulf of Mexico. The movie marathon continues this week. Ben checked out Young Washington and came away feeling... lukewarm. While it wasn't terrible, he felt it leaned far too heavily into its religious themes for his tastes. Devon's household has been busy catching up on family movies. Minions and Monsters earned mixed marks, mostly because the title promises far more monsters than it actually delivers. Devon joked that it should have been called "Minions Do Hollywood" instead. With kids currently obsessed with both Super Mario and the Minions, though, it was still a hit at home, and the Rabbids look like…
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