Episodes
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The Best Labor Day Movie
It's the season finale! Since it's Labor Day weekend, Allie and JR. explore labor unions. What does it mean to be part of one? Why do they matter? And why aren't there Labor Day movies?
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Who Likes Pumpkin Spice?
It's almost Fall, which means it's time to break out the Ugg boots and brew up a pumpkin spice latte. Allie and JR. explore our favorite Fall traditions and holidays, as well as the foods we love (and hate) this time of year.
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What Makes a Gen Z Horror Movie?
Two recent films - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Talk to Me - claim to be Gen Z horror films, so Allie and JR. investigate. Do these films fairly represent Gen Z? JR.'s Tor.com article: "From The Exorcist to Talk to Me, Possession Films Teach Us to Fear the Wrong Things"
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The Right Way to Read a Book
What's a Summer without some terrific reads? Allie and JR. try out a new intro, then dive into their favorite books of the summer. Plus, they explore how to find a great book and the ways they enjoy reading. And of course we have plenty of reading recommendations for you!
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The Summer's Biggest Bombs
In the wake of watching MEG 2, Allie and JR. reflect on a summer of movie surprises. What were our favorites of the summer? What were the surprise bombs? PLUS: We revisit Oppenheimer now that we've both seen it.
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What the Emmys Got Wrong
Allie & JR. review the 2023 Emmy nominations. What shows did they miss? Which did they give up on? And which do they want to see win all the awards?
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An Explosive Anniversary
It's JR.'s wedding anniversary week - how much older than his marriage is Allie? Oh, and speaking of anniversaries, since Oppenheimer is in theaters, Allie & JR. discuss Atomic Bomb testing and the evolution of warfare. What could go wrong?
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How to Spot AI Art from a Mile Away
Marvel's SECRET INVASION is using AI-generated art in its opening credits. Is there a just way to do this? Allie and JR. explore the ethics of AI art. PLUS: JR. does emoji wrong. Article: If the ‘Secret Invasion’ title credits aren’t an ethical use of AI art, what is? | TechCrunch
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JR. and Allie's Cage Match
It's the anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's fatal duel. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to a cage match. It's only right that Allie and JR. face each other in mortal combat. What's the deal with dueling, anyway? En Garde! | The New Yorker
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What Everyone Should Know About JR. and Allie
It's our 20th episode, so to celebrate, JR. and Allie interview each other. What burning questions do we have for each other? And what did we miss? (50's not that far away!)
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Are We Cancelling The Flash?
The Flash bombed at the box office. Is it superhero fatigue? Or have fans had enough of star Ezra Miller? JR. and Allie dive into the complexities of cancel culture and how we engage the art of wicked people.
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How Many Shrines Has Allie Unlocked?
Allie's finally playing Tears of the Kingdom, so she and JR. finally talk the newest Legend of Zelda. What are the best secrets we've found? How many side quests have distracted us? Have we built rocket ships yet? Has ANYONE seen Zelda? Listen up and tell us what we need to try next!
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How Do We Fix Superheroes? ft. Spider Punk
What's your favorite superhero movie? Allie and JR. reflect on our love for superhero movies. Who gets to tell super-stories? Why did Marvel change the Punisher's logo? And where does ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE fit into all of this?
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Are We Becoming a Prehistoric Podcast?
Allie and JR. can't quit talking about ancient history. Does this mean they're becoming a prehistoric podcast? This week's obsession is the Megalodon, who's featured in one of their most anticipated movies of the summer. What other movies are they looking forward to?
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Shrines, Samus and Stardew Valley
Tears of the Kingdom is out and judging by sales, nearly everyone is playing it. Allie and JR. explore their favorite video games. What makes a great game? Do video games count as art? And how should we judge them?
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Why Do Horses Hate JR.?
Do you know how to ride a horse? JR. definitely doesn't. He and Allie explore a recent discovery that suggests horses were present on the American continents much, much earlier than the current narrative says. Why does it matter? Because it changes a lot of what we know about Native American...
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The Elephant in the Sorority House
Is campus Greek life a net positive or negative? With a new documentary set to expose the ugly side of sororities at the University of Alabama, Allie & JR. reflect on their own experiences (or lack thereof) of Greek life.
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Allie and JR.'s Biggest Fight Yet!
What could it be about? Only one way to find out!
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Spilling the Tea on T-Rex with Paleontologist Rissa Westerfield
It turns out there's even more to T-Rex lips than we thought! Paleontologist Rissa Westerfield joins Allie and JR. to spill the tea on the latest dino-drama.
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Can We Eat Ethically?
Is it ethical to eat meat? What about a vegetarian or vegan diet? How does privilege factor into our decisions to eat ethically? Allie + JR. explore the world of meat production and consumption and explore just how far removed we are from sourcing what ends up on our plates. PLUS: who's your...
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Dinosaur Lips
What's your favorite dinosaur? Scientists reveal that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex probably had lips. Weird, but why don't our pop culture dinos reflect the latest scientific findings? Allie and JR. explore why we're so much more comfortable with our expectations than reality, from Jurassic…
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Why Don't People Like Brandon Sanderson?
After a hit piece in WIRED magazine on best-selling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, Allie and JR. consider what it means to be mean to someone online. What's the worst social media platform? And how has social media changed how we engage with celebrity?
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Playing Games
What's your favorite board game? Allie and JR. talk board games and what it means to be competitive. Then we dive into the tension between character and performance. What price are we willing to pay to be the best? And is that a price that we should pay?
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Who Bans Books?!
With the recent spate of politicians working to ban books, Allie and JR. investigate what's behind this. Plus: how can we make a tangible difference in cases like this? And what book or series means the most to us?
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Can Soup Save the Planet?
Vandal or Activist? What do you call those people throwing soup on or spray-painting famous works of art? Allie and JR. dive into the world of climate activism. Plus, what makes for effective protest?
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Personality Profiles
What's your Enneagram number? What about your Meyers-Briggs type? Allie and JR. dive into personality profiles and why we like them. Then we take a trip to the monkeysphere. The what? Guess you'll have to listen in!
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The 2023 Oscars
Only three episodes in and we already have an extra-long bonus episode! Between the two of us, Allie and I have seen every film nominated for a Best Picture, so we break them down for you. Plus, even though YOU know who won, we don't yet!
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The Marvelous Marvel Cinematic Universe
The billion-dollar juggernaut known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has produced more than thirty films with no sign of slowing down. We dive into the MCU, then discuss AMC's new plan to charge different prices for seats in different parts of a theater.
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Anxious about AI?
Welcome to OK UR Done! Allie and JR. didn't have a name when we started recording, but we had plenty of content for you! We open by talking about AI - with the rise of ChatGPT, should we be excited? Concerned? Something else?