EPISODE · Oct 19, 2014

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  On this week’s episode, Jon, Nan, and Brian are once again joined by special guest Ryan Obermeyer! There is some quick Fair talk, and a 5 min review of Project Runway and The Walking Dead. This week’s Hot Topics include: Ebola hysteria sweeps across America A cosplayer faces backlash after dressing up as Michonne from The Walking Dead A sculpture in Paris raises some eyebrows Turns out #gamergate trolls could be considered a hate group Anita Sarkeesian cancels a talk in Utah after threats of violence A New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival turns into a riot Acid Baby Jesus in Greece This week’s featured song is Row By RowÂ by Acid Baby Jesus

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