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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Odyssey and the Basil Incident

from Dinnertime · host Galah Garage

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is making headlines for being filmed on IMAX cameras. But what does that actually mean, and why does it matter?That thoughtful discussion somehow leads us to one of life’s most awkward social dilemmas: how do you tell someone they have a massive piece of basil stuck in their teeth? Is there a polite way to do it, or do you pretend not to notice?A perfectly ordinary family dinner that takes a completely predictable detour into the strange little questions.Come and join us at the table. 🍽️

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