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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2021 · 1H 20M

23 | Monopoly: It Starts with a Dream

from You Didn't Ask For This · host Matt Shea and Eric Poch

In their first themed episode, Matt and Eric dive into the vicious, cut-throat world of the board game everybody loves or loves to hate: Monopoly. Why do we still play this cautionary tale of capitalism? What or where is the 'Go' in real life? Why does everybody hate on Baltic? What are the differences between St. James' Place and Atlantic Avenues? Not to mention the adaptations: the boys break down the good, the bad, and the ridiculous.  Plus: a Circle-back/Follow-up on a very special Amazon reviewer: Fauntleroy.Find Fauntleroy's reviews here.Join our Patreon!$1/monthAccess to the YDAFT Discord$4/monthAccess to the YDAFT Discord20% off all merch Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tangents!" Go to https://www.patreon.com/youdidntaskforthis to become a member! Submit your least pressing questions, local legends, definitive rankings, neighborhood group drama, and whatever else you want us to cover at [email protected] or @udidntaskpod on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.You can also leave us a voicemail on The Thoughtline at (410) 929-5329 and we might just play it on the show!

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In their first themed episode, Matt and Eric dive into the vicious, cut-throat world of the board game everybody loves or loves to hate: Monopoly. Why do we still play this cautionary tale of capitalism? What or where is the 'Go' in real life? Why does everybody hate on Baltic? What are the differences between St. James' Place and Atlantic Avenues? Not to mention the adaptations: the boys break down the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. Plus: a Circle-back/Follow-up on a very special A...

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