TMS 3094: In-Flu-Chuckers
Summary
Scott Johnson and Travis Crawford discuss the importance of voting in the midterms, sharing stories about civic engagement and the changing landscape of conspiracy theories on the internet. They also review the casting for the upcoming Highlander remake, expressing excitement over the modernized take on the franchise. The episode features guest Amy Robinson, who introduces the Red Rising book series, comparing its dystopian themes to Dune and The Hunger Games.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and segment teasers
Origin of the TV's Travis handle
Midterm election voting discussion
Overcoming apathy and civic duty
Star Trek: Data name pronunciation story
Brian's medical procedure update
Excitement for X-Files and Highlander remakes
The rise of internet conspiracy theories
Historical persecution of scientists
Paul McCartney is dead conspiracy lore
Story: Weird New Mexican restaurant experience
Mistaking a woman for Sam Kinison
Highlander remake casting news
Sponsor: Weight loss by HERS
Highlander remake plot and context
Guest intro and peach marketing anecdote
Book review: Red Rising series
Lost Luggage podcast and Discord plug
Clancy Brown and Coen Brothers films
Moving house and Harry Styles trivia
24 FPS Presents and Kaiju movie season
Listener emails and John Mayer cover
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