Episode 029. Preamble. (01:11) Introducing Actor Writer Aarti Hari Chopra (04:08) Dune and the way people see themselves in stories, (16:20) AI Coming for Artists Jobs, Propaganda, and the power of celebrities, (29:13) Obelisks, Discussion on History, we’re all just humans, and Who is running the world? (51:39) Writing the Scene: The Most Emotionally Edible Feast. Aarti plays the part of Aubrey, a dog owner about to prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner when she is abducted by Aliens from space planning to prepare a meal of their own. (53:37) Aubrey chooses (A2) to help the Aliens with their cooking skills. (55:33) Aubrey chooses (B3) to consult the Aliens on what to prepare for their meal. (58:23) Aubrey decides (C1) to teach the Aliens how to cook. (1:04:37) Aubrey wants (D2) to learn more about their world. (1:09:47) Aubrey chooses (E1) to impress the Aliens with an elaborate Thanksgiving spread. (1:16:22) Aubrey wants (F1) to convince the Aliens she must serve the meal; not be the meal. (1:21:35) Aubrey opts (G1) to craft a profound, culturally resonant meaning for the feast. Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 028. The Shutdown is about to end, Ted’s Moon Base Alpha T-shirt, and the idea to have a bare-chested booth at ComiCon. (04:47) Predator: Badlands, (35:16) Veterans Day observation, Ted talks about his service in the US Navy, (38:25) President Woodrow Wilson’s Message to America on the first Armistice Day, (42:00) Kwinn talks about his service in the US Marine Corps.

Episode 027. Preamble. (01:17) Movie: Mars Attacks. (20:34) Netflix and Comcast Interested in Buying Warner Bros Discovery, (27:30) Control: The Illusion of Choice. (41:04) Kwinn’s Fan Made Star Wars Movie Begins Filming.