After Dark 366: Shows, NZ, and Sceptres
Summary
Justin and Tyler discuss their recent movie and book recommendations, including the film *Archive* and the *Dungeon Crawler* series. They share details about an upcoming family trip to New Zealand for ExileCon, funded by a generous donor, and reveal the exciting surprise for their children. The hosts also touch on their current *Path of Exile 2* builds, debating the utility of Brutes versus Minion Instability.
Topics discussed
Intro, waking up, and watching Grand Tour
Dungeon Crawler Carl book update
Bookstore haul: Shanji, Age of Myth, Star Colony
Reading style and The Expanse series
Kids watching Scream and Budweiser ads
Reviewing a recent show and continuity errors
Discussion on the movie Better Than Us
Movie recommendations and the concept of Archiving
The Nice Guys and Ex Machina recommendations
Altered Carbon and other overlooked shows
MCU permissions, WandaVision, and Thunderbolts
Top Gear episodes and kids' reactions
New Zealand trip reveal and logistics
Travel details: flights, hotels, and costs
Closing thoughts on the trip and donor
Shoulder injuries and Path of Exile fatigue
PoE build mechanics: Brutes, War Cry, Scepters
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