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Episode 524: Slap Fights & Space Putts

Episode 524 of the Science Faction Podcast podcast, hosted by Science Faction Podcast, titled "Episode 524: Slap Fights & Space Putts" was published on September 25, 2024 and runs 80 minutes.

September 25, 2024 ·80m · Science Faction Podcast

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This episode contains: Your usual hosts are back at it again, diving into personal updates and some wild topics! Ben is at capacity, juggling directing and editing a school fundraiser ad. Meanwhile, Steven is busy dog-sitting and catching up on Agatha All Along and The Penguin. Ben also shares that his old cat has been diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Devon, well, he's keeping quiet this week.

The Ultimate Slap Bet: Steven introduces us to the world of slap fighting! We discuss the rise of slap competitions and how it ties into this recent scientific study and the rules from the Power Slap League. Plus, a quick throwback to the chaotic days of Jackass—because who can forget?

PS5 Nostalgia: Ben takes us on a trip down memory lane with the PlayStation exclusive Astro Bot. It's a love letter to 30 years of PlayStation history, and you can check it out here.

Book Club: We're prepping for next week's read, The Remedy from the Dark Corners collection. But first, let's talk mini-golf! We review the new Walkabout Mini Golf Mars course and its unique sci-fi theme. From eerie, isolated landscapes to hints of past civilizations, it's inspired by the 1972 classic Silent Running. You can read more about the course here.

Dungeon Crawler Carl: Devon is loving Dungeon Crawler Carl, while Steven's love for the book is still going strong. Ben hasn't had the chance to dive back into it yet, but we'll keep him in the loop!

That's it for this week! Don't forget to grab a copy of The Remedy for next week's book club discussion.

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