The people of The Incomparable play various games, including trivia, classic board games, word games, and even a few reimagined classic game shows from years gone by.
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The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.
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A collection of pop culture podcasts full of smart, funny people who love talking about TV, movies, books, comics, games, and much more. This feed contains episodes from all the podcasts produced by The Incomparable.
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Every Incomparable network episode about Star Wars (franchise).
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The Incomparable Radio Theater is a series of original radio shows that pays homage to classic mid-20th century radio while also giving a nod to modern pop culture.
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An advent calendar in podcast form, full of assorted holiday stuff picked by the people who bring you The Incomparable.
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The members of The Incomparable panel watch old movies selected by our old-movie sommelier, Philip Michaels, and then talk about them.
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A podcast in which we tell you about a book we just finished, and what we thought of it.
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We place less-loved science fiction films from the past under our microscope and try to understand what went wrong.
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Struggle to maintain a regular devotion time? This podcast is for you. It can be tough to daily focus on God when work and home life are busy. Sadly, days can slip away without allowing for valuable time spent with the Lord. If this resonates then The Incomparable Podcast is here to help. Our short, 8-10 minute episodes can accompany you on the commute, washing up, cooking dinner, and even in the shower. And more than that, they will focus your attention on the most important topic for a bus ...
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Agents of SMOOCH 122: Wandering in a Forest
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We are back for Season 6 in time for the dark moody vibes of fall with a series of episodes on Gothic Romances. We begin with an episode about Kat Dunn’s sapphic witchy romance set in the most gothic of castles: Bitterthorn. Our agents get lost on side topics a few times as they wander through the woods to discuss other books and video games. In th…
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737: The Bolthole of My Own Self-Referentiality
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It was the late ’80s and comic writer Grant Morrison was fast becoming Grant Morrison. Come back with us to look at his run on Animal Man, issues 1-26, in which a has-been/never-was superhero becomes an outspoken animal rights activist, witnesses the near-undoing of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, and meets his own maker—who looks strangely like Gra…
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The Bolthole of My Own Self-Referentiality (The Incomparable Mothership 737)
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It was the late ’80s and comic writer Grant Morrison was fast becoming Grant Morrison. Come back with us to look at his run on Animal Man, issues 1-26, in which a has-been/never-was superhero becomes an outspoken animal rights activist, witnesses the near-undoing of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, and meets his own maker—who looks strangely like Gra…
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Friendly Competition is back! Will this be the episode where Silent Carl finally finds the winners podium? Or will Silent Carl fail to find favor with the host (who is also Silent Carl)? Friendly Competition 11 Lex Friedman and Dan Moren with Glenn Fleishman, Jean MacDonald, Shelly Brisbin and Tony Sindelar Support this show and other shows like it…
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Sorkin' In It 4.2: The Apology (Sports Night S1E2)
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We owe you an apology. Whoops, our mistake: We owe you a podcast about the Sports Night episode called “The Apology.” Dan must apologize after voicing his support for a group advocating the legalization of marijuana. The episode is as strong as that premise is dated. Except for Josh Malina’s storyline. But that’s okay. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 105: We're Gonna Digress
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In 1970, Arthur Hailey’s blockbuster book, Airport, became the first film in that decade’s disaster movie cycle. It also led to three more Airport films, and the adaptation of Zero Hour (also a Hailey story) into Airplane!. This second installment, Airport 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It straddles the line between big budget, al…
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Magnum, podcast 92: "Faith and Begorrah" (S3E23)
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They’re always after his Lucky Charms! Higgins’s Northern Irish half-brother arrives in Oahu and it’s all light comedy despite what’s going on back home. Meanwhile, Magnum investigates an unfaithful wife and, wow, does the tone of this episode shift dramatically from moment to moment. Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr…
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Total Party Kill 471: A Gurgle Full of Blood
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Our heroes delve deep underground, commit numerous HR violations, and make questionable hiring decisions as they interrogate quietly quitting cultists and more, in the grand finale of this Shocktober (lost soul moaning) adventure! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 4 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln …
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Biff! 212: Agatha All Along Ep 5
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Grab your brooms and come fly with us across the the blood red moon as we discuss Episode 5 of Agatha All Along. At the midpoint of the season we pivot abruptly as Agatha is haunted by her childhood after playing a little Ouija. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Agatha All Along (2024) Show Notes & Links…
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The Incomparable Mothership 737: The Bolthole of My Own Self-Referentiality
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It was the late ’80s and comic writer Grant Morrison was fast becoming Grant Morrison. Come back with us to look at his run on Animal Man, issues 1-26, in which a has-been/never-was superhero becomes an outspoken animal rights activist, witnesses the near-undoing of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, and meets his own maker—who looks strangely like Gra…
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Sorkin' In It 4.1: Pilot (Sports Night S1E1)
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It’s season one, episode one. We’re watching Sports Night for this season of Sorkin’ In It. We meet a slew of characters. We deal with that grating laugh track. And we wonder if Casey’s gonna quit the show halfway into the Sports Night pilot. (Spoiler alert: He doesn’t.) Will Brian or Lex quit the podcast in this first episode of our new season? On…
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Game Show 240: Remember, I Am Capricious
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Friendly Competition is back! Will this be the episode where Silent Carl finally finds the winners podium? Or will Silent Carl fail to find favor with the host (who is also Silent Carl)? Friendly Competition 11 Lex Friedman and Dan Moren with Glenn Fleishman, Jean MacDonald, Shelly Brisbin and Tony Sindelar…
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Total Party Kill 470: Vecna, Vecna, and Lich LLC
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Having escaped the sewers, our quasi-deputized heroes take on cultists with eyes in their hands and hate in their hearts, as we continue Shocktober’s (piercing screams) descent into subterranean madness! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 3 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Monty Ashley and Tif…
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Put on your deepst v-neck shirt and prepare to rock’n’roll because this week our witches are in the studio laying down one firey track. We discuss the visual style adopted by the show and how well it fits the narrative. Then we dip into some dark Conspiracy Corner as we try to devine some true identities. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Refer…
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As so often happens with us, discussions of evil henchman end up becoming discussions of legal employment status. John Siracusa and Jason SnellAv Robot or Not?
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Dan Moren’s “The Armageddon Protocol” is now on sale. He joins Jason to discuss how to wrap up a long-running series (while leaving doors open for future adventures), juggling an increasingly complex home life with a two-book contract, the broader publishing options available to fiction writers, and (of course) sandwiches. Dan Moren's "The Armagedd…
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The Incomparable Mothership 736: I Have Planets for That
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Dan Moren’s “The Armageddon Protocol” is now on sale. He joins Jason to discuss how to wrap up a long-running series (while leaving doors open for future adventures), juggling an increasingly complex home life with a two-book contract, the broader publishing options available to fiction writers, and (of course) sandwiches. Dan Moren's "The Armagedd…
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Sorkin' In It 4.0: Season 4: Sports Night
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We’re kicking off a brand new season of Sorkin’ In It. And this time, we’re watching Sorkin’s first series: Sports Night. So stick around. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Referenced Works Sports Night [Amazon] Show Notes & LinksAv Sorkin' In It
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Total Party Kill 469: Ooze it or Lose it
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A pitched sewer battle against oozing creatures devolves into a business pitch and Arch laying hands on himself with alarming frequency as Shocktober (zombie growl) continues! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 2 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Monty Ashley and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links …
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Biff! 210: Agatha All Along Ep. 3
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Agatha’s coven of chaos faces their first trial along The Road and it’s an escape room at a beautiful beach house. Join us as we follow our less-than-merry gang through their darkest visions and preppy sartorial choices. In a brief Sweep segment we discuss the new trailer for the very fun looking Thunderbolts*. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English…
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Miyazaki Club returns to discuss 2010’s “The Secret World of Arrietty,” a Studio Ghibli production with a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki based on a series of children’s books. Why are we so unnerved by the linear storyline and lack of weirdness? Why does Jason have Bay Leaf head canon? And why is surface tension the true star of the show? "The Secret…
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The Incomparable Mothership 735: Who Took My Lady?
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Miyazaki Club returns to discuss 2010’s “The Secret World of Arrietty,” a Studio Ghibli production with a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki based on a series of children’s books. Why are we so unnerved by the linear storyline and lack of weirdness? Why does Jason have Bay Leaf head canon? And why is surface tension the true star of the show? "The Secret…
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Sorkin' In It 3.22: What Kind of Day Has It Been (Studio 60 Episode 22)
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Wipe away those tears, the series finale of Studio 60 is upon us. We’re in K&R part 17 by our count: Tom’s brother remains in peril. As does Jordan. And, sigh, somehow Matt & Harriett’s relationship. But, hey, it’s a finale, and fan service abounds. We promise. Stick with it. We take as long to discuss the final episode as it takes to watch it. And…
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Magnum, podcast 91: "Beauty Knows No Pain" (S1E18)
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A guy in a blue sedan. A man with gold teeth. A woman (Marcia Wallace!) has come to Hawaii searching for her missing fiancé. Sounds like the plot to a good ol’ detective show, but forget all that—instead, it’s time to train for the Ironman Triathlon! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. LoehrAv Magnum, podcast
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What’s more cultivated and genteel than classical theater? David Loehr discusses Aristophanes’s Lysistrata (411 B.C.E.) John McCoy with David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Lysistrata Jones Trailer for the 2011 Broadway musicalAv Sophomore Lit
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Robot or Not? 297: Relay Podcastathon Special 2024
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Live from the Relay Podcastathon, Jason and special guest Casey Liss ask John a bunch of questions from the Robot Or Not question list. Topics include: All-In-One computers, dates, pasta, and antique vs. retro. It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Please consider donating as a part of our campaign at stjude.org/relay. John Siracusa and Jason Snel…
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239: The Hamptons Children's Edition
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It’s Random Pursuit time again! In this edition: Star Treks, children’s golfing habits, a first-time player, very few ghost points, and more! Random Pursuit XXXVIII Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Antony Johnston, Brian Warren, Shelly Brisbin, Scott Ensign and Sarah Murphy Show Notes & Links Everyone - Relay St. Jude’s Campaign Antony Johns…
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Game Show 239: The Hamptons Children's Edition
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It’s Random Pursuit time again! In this edition: Star Treks, children’s golfing habits, a first-time player, very few ghost points, and more! Random Pursuit XXXVIII Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Antony Johnston, Brian Warren, Shelly Brisbin, Scott Ensign and Sarah Murphy Show Notes & Links Everyone - Relay St. Jude’s Campaign Antony Johns…
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It’s the start of Shocktober (spooky noises) and a brand new group of heroes dive deep into the sewers of Neverwinter to encounter talkative rats, desiccated eyes, and questions about the pecking order of the city guard. Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 1 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Mon…
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Biff! 209: Agatha Gets a Posse (S1E1-2)
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Look, this ain’t the first unidentifiable body we’ve ever seen in this pacifc-nothwest town. Follow our protagonist Agatha through a gauntlet of opportuninties to do evil. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Agatha All Along (2024) Show Notes & LinksAv Biff!
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The Incomparable Mothership 734: Hang a Lantern on a Lantern
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“Warner Brothers called and they’re demanding that we do The Matrix IV, with or without you?” So motivated, Lilly Wachowski made a movie that revisits “The Matrix” that’s about revisiting “The Matrix.” Could it be that this 19-years-later sequel… is better than the other sequels? "The Matrix Resurrections" Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensi…
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734: Hang a Lantern on a Lantern
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“Warner Brothers called and they’re demanding that we do The Matrix IV, with or without you?” So motivated, Lilly Wachowski made a movie that revisits “The Matrix” that’s about revisiting “The Matrix.” Could it be that this 19-years-later sequel… is better than the other sequels? "The Matrix Resurrections" Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensi…
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Sorkin' In It 3.21: K&R: Part 3 (Studio 60 Episode 21)
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It’s here: The penultimate episode of Studio 60. Jordan’s still in the hospital. Jack’s mad at Sim. And we spend a lot of time in flashbacks learning why Matt and Danny left in the first place… even though we still don’t get all the answers. Maybe the REAL answers are the friends we made along the way — while we were Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and…
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Magnum, podcast 90: "A Girl Named Sue" (S8E7)
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We know what you’re thinking: Carol Burnett returns for a victory lap as the ramshackle, shambolic final season of “Magnum, p.i.” draws to a close. Also, the opening credits ruin a “Max Headroom” sized surprise! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. LoehrAv Magnum, podcast
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Total Party Kill 467: War Picks Have the Power
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After seven years Eglath’s Angels finally managed to complete the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure. But at what cost? Maybe they should have stayed in Tyr. Eglath’s Angels VII, Episode 7 Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Princes of the Apo…
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Like Ollie in Arrow season 4 we are somehow back after getting tossed off a cliff with a sword in our chests. Dan and Guy discuss what’s been going on in the realm of superheroes since our last episode. We also take the opportunity to discuss the new Star Wars open world game Outlaws. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English…
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Oh, Listener Sean wants to know about catchphrases! Well, isn’t that special? John Siracusa and Jason SnellAv Robot or Not?
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Earp Chirp 59: "Wynonna Earp: Vengeance"
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Surprise! We’re back — with a Vengeance. The Chirpers reunite to watch the long-awaited Wynonna Earp movie. Were we always so squeamish? Definitely. Were we prepared for so many feelings? Definitely not. Join us for one night only. 2024 Tubi TV Movie Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra and Kirsten Goruk Referenced Works Wynonna Earp [Amazon] Show Notes …
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733: This Could Have Been an Email
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The Matrix Trilogy ends with “The Matrix Revolutions.” There’s a big fight in Zion, a lot of stuff in the Matrix we didn’t actually remember, everyone becomes Agent Smith, Chip is devoured by thousands of mosquitos, and Kelly resists the bleakness. "The Matrix Revolutions" Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Kelly Guimont and Joe Rosenste…
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The Incomparable Mothership 733: This Could Have Been an Email
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The Matrix Trilogy ends with “The Matrix Revolutions.” There’s a big fight in Zion, a lot of stuff in the Matrix we didn’t actually remember, everyone becomes Agent Smith, Chip is devoured by thousands of mosquitos, and Kelly resists the bleakness. "The Matrix Revolutions" Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Kelly Guimont and Joe Rosenste…
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Random Trek 267: "The House of Quark" (DS9) with Antony Johnston
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Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers. Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston Show Notes & Links Watch “The House of Quark” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Para…
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