Feb 25, 2022
Matt waxes poetic about two of his favorite things: detective fiction, and rules. Mandy and Elizabeth Childs join him in discussing how rules make detective fiction worth reading. They also explore the ways that rules can make any work of literature more effective.
Feb 17, 2022
Director Dana Kjeldsen joins the table to discuss horror films. What makes horror such an effective artistic vehicle? What questions should you ask yourself before deciding to watch a particular horror film? Can Matt ever be convinced to watch a film that's actually scary? Dana handles all these questions and more!
Feb 10, 2022
Artists have to face rejection and failure all the time. Seriously: ALL. THE. TIME. Luckily, the hosts are all experts in getting their art rejected. They discuss the healthy ways to deal with failure, and the keys to distinguishing between helpful and unhelpful feedback. As an added bonus, they also put together...
Feb 3, 2022
What should we make of RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons? Are they an important storytelling vehicle, or a confusing waste of time? Dr. John Case Tompkins joins the table to dicuss. He's a PhD in English Literature, and an RPG super fan. He's also Evangeline's brother. Can he finally win his sister into the RPG community?...