In this episode, Anne and Matt discuss some changes to the upcoming live action remake of The Little Mermaid, spinning off into a discussion about Disney's remakes in general. Anne reveals the secrets of surprise cakes while the hosts both recall the mysterious origin of the ice cream treat known only as "The Hot Fudger." Plus: a recap of Season 3 of The Mandalorian, Anne's thoughts on Matt's book Sega CD Summer, and much more.

Show rundown:

• 00:00-11:56 Intro and Disney live action discussion
• 11:56-17:18 Surprise cake!
• 17:18-28:08 Ice cream discussion and The Hot Fudger
• 28:08- 41:45 Sega CD Summer
• 41:45-1:00:00 Mandalorian Season 3 finale recap
• 1:00:00-end What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? and close

Show links:

• Sega CD Summer website
• Get Sega CD Summer on Amazon
• Send a Cake!

In this episode, Anne and Matt discuss their podcasting drought--and a somewhat related drought at the movies--as they make their return to producing regular episodes. They'll talk about some current and upcoming releases that may get them back to the movie theater very soon. The hosts also cover the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi and Matt reveals a few short stories he's written to celebrate the milestone and the theatrical re-release of the 1983 movie. Also in this episode: The Mandalorian Season 3, future Star Wars projects, the slog that is Mass Effect 2 on Insanity, some future writing projects, and Anne's current favorite podcast.

Running order:

• 00:00-29:07 The "Podcasting Drought" and current/upcoming movies
• 29:07-58:18 Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary and Matt's stories
• 58:18-1:19:45The Mandalorian Season 3 and Star Wars announcements
• 1:19:45-end What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? and show close

Matt's website: mattadamswriter.com/

Sega CD Summer website: segacdsummer.com

Sega CD Summer on Amazon

In this very special episode, Anne and Matt break down the new Dune movie from two very different perspectives. Matt approaches it as a relatively new fan who's read the first book and has a passing knowledge of the Dune universe. Anne, on the other hand, lends her perspective as a complete newcomer to the series. They'll discuss the movie, the music, the cinematography, Oscar Isaac's incredible hair and beard, bagpipe music, and the tragic fate of House Atreides. PLUS: creepy space witches, the influence of Dune on other science fiction sagas, Zendaya in a music video, and how pairing a normal first name like "Duncan" with a state like "Idaho" makes for a really good laugh.

Note: This podcast was recorded the day before Dune: Part Two got the green light