#364: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss traditions, from singing songs at camp, to watching A Christmas Story every year. We talk about why traditions stick around-or don’t. (We didn’t talk about Fiddler on the Roof, but we all thought about it.) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#363: The crew dives into a discussion about Babel: colonization, oppression, propaganda, and wanting to burn down the system. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#362: The crew discusses Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Dark Urge origin character, how they can be used as a metaphor for intrusive thoughts, and the severe lack of therapists and social workers in Faerûn. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#361: The crew discusses the Barbie movie! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#360: Josué, Kayla, and Link discuss using pieces of media to explain our own lived experiences. From extremely specific details to vague emotional similarities, we’re all shouting out “It me!!” Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#359: Lara, Link, and Kayla discuss anti-heroes, what they are, why we find them compelling, and provide a couple of examples of our favorites. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#358: The crew discusses Indiana Jones and getting older. Happy 40th birthday to everyone! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#357: Marc, Lara, and Josué discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, what canon events are and how we can use them to talk about our own life experiences. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#356: Link, Lara, and Josué discuss Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love and the particular enjoyment and disgust of watching reality TV. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#355: Marc, Josué, and Link discuss fitting in, and finding places where you can be your authentic self. We cover several examples of media that conveys the exquisite nuances of navigating real and fictional social spaces. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#354: The crew talks about learning new habits and skills, but sliding back into repeating old ones. What’s the deal with that?? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#353: The crew discusses how we got into certain interests and fandoms, who we have passed them on to, and the unique feeling of pride watching someone go farther and deeper into the hobbies and media we love. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#352: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss choice paralysis, how we make decisions, and the anxiety around making choices. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#351: Josué, Marc, and Link discuss books, what makes us fall in love with them, or bounce off them completely. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#350: Josué and Marc talk about the particular discomfort of realizing you need help, and asking for it. From My Hero Academia to Batman, we love hearing stories about team members realizing the strength and power of actively receiving support. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#349: The crew talks about characters in media being recast, and apply the metaphor to real life relationships. (Link apologizes for forgetting to mention the extremely good example of Greg from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend until after recording) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#348: The crew talks about adaptations; how they are successful or unsuccessful, what we expect and desire from them, and how they engage new and existing fans. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#347: Marc and Link discuss stories about ‘What if’s and alternate timelines. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#346: Link, Lara, and Marc discuss the particular excitement and anxiety of sharing a beloved piece of media with others. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#345: Lara, Marc, and Link discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, its representations of grief, and how we resonated with the storytelling. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#344: The crew talks about shows canceled too soon (or too late), the interplay of expectations, and the emotional impact of not getting a story conclusion. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#343: Marc and the crew talk about It’s a Wonderful Life, and imagining a world without you in it. We discuss stories about removing yourself from the timeline and how and why it resonates with people. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#342: The crew talks about some recent celebrity deaths and how we memorialize and pay tribute to meaningful people in our lives. We also discuss how we would like to be remembered. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —

#341: What starts as a conversation about YuGiOh and Pokemon turns into a discussion about passion, perseverance, frustration, and reflection on purpose and goals. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —