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Serious Business
by Seriousbuspod
Join Sam, Sam, and Bastian as they work their way through Andrew Hussie's Homestuck. New episodes every other week.
Episodes
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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
After a long break, Serious Business returns to discuss 2011's Cabin in the Woods, directed by Drew Goddard. The Variety Article mentioned can be found here. Get in touch! Leave us a message at our tumblr: https://seriousbusinesspod.tumblr.com/
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SB.85 - Holland (2025)
So yeah we recorded this last year but we open with "Happy Holidays" so I figure Valentine's Day still counts. Basically editing this took so long because I didn't want to relive the experience of watching this movie again. In which your hosts discuss the film Holland, directed by Mimi Cave,...
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SB.84 - The Animated Pilot ft. ronnie_nova.png
The Homestuck animated pilot is out! Let’s talk about that. With returning guest Andromeda! (@ronnie_nova.png), The faygo flavors tasted this episode are Rockin’ Rye and Dr. Faygo. This episode discusses the animated homestuck pilot, which is available to watch here on the Vivziepop youtube...
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SB.83 - Homestuck Ending Explained
Your hosts discuss the end of Homestuck, and endings of media in general. Also the space baby from 2001: A Space Odyssey and what if the Swedish Chef was in Homestuck. This episode covers pages 7960 - 8130 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.…
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SB.82 - Manic Pixie Bird Cat Boy Girl
In our penultimate episode looking at Homestuck proper, we wrap up the stories of Tavros and Terezi, to mixed responses, and meet a new and awesome character. This episode covers pages 7804 - 7959 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive. The faygo...
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SB.81 - SodaStream Pepto-Bismol
Sam, Ari, and Bastian march ever onward towards the end of Homestuck, getting deeper into Act 6 Act 6 Intermission 5. Conversations with and about alternate selves ensue. Roxy makes a space egg. Dave and Dirk have a rooftop feelings jam. (Vriska) now feels neutral to horses. This episode covers...
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SB.80 - meow meow motherfuckers
The gang tries some black cherry faygo, and keep talking about A6A6I5 of Homestuck, now with Muse!Calliope and Jasprosesprite^2. Calliope returns to the land of the living. Karkat and Kanaya visit the queen of monsters. The Freudian slips continue. This episode covers pages 7561 - 7671 of Andrew...
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SB.79 - She's 8ack!!!!!!!!
The gang is back together and lots of conversations are had. Dave talks about masculinity and John's behind the times. Karkat throws some tantrums. Jake doesn't do crowds. This episode covers pages 7450 - 7560 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the Unofficial Homestuck Web…
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Bonus: Faygo(t)
Sometimes life is a lot that happens and we don't have time to record a full episode. Please enjoy Sam's favorite memory of 2025 (so far) This episode is dedicated to Steve, who is wonderful.
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SB.78 - Caliborn's Masterpiece
The gang follows Caliborn into his magnum opus, learning some of what happens after Homestuck ends. Lil Cal’s import is revealed, leading to a lack of mental breakdowns from your intrepid readers. Favorite Vines are discussed, as well as the theatre. This episode covers pages 7409 - 7449 of…
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SB.77 - The relationship around which Homestuck turns
With Terezi's direction, John makes some precise changes to Homestuck. Who knows what could happen... This episode covers pages 7099 - 7187 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive. Get in touch! (if we were your top podcast of 2024 you have to)…
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SB.76 - There's No Place Like Home
John takes another shot at fixing everything. Terezi makes a plan. Sam spends most of this episode trying to remember the name of a book from his childhood. This episode covers pages 7099 - 7187 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive. Get in…
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SB.75 - Dream Bubble Drag Troll Storytime
Everything is gone. Everyone is Dead. In the ruins, John, Roxy, and Terezi gather to try to find a solution. Terezi gets some new footwear. Alt!Calliope is glimpsed. John finally does the windy thing and frees the fireflies. This episode covers pages 6944 - 7098 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck…
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SB.74 - Dark Night of the Feelings
Caliborn has been cancelled. He returns to the basics of the craft and plans to rise like a phoenix from the asses of his haters. Sam, Bastian, and Ari offer critical support to the cancelled artist, and discuss the prescience of this section, as a petri dish that showed how things would fester…
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SB.73 - GAME OVER
The gang returns to Homestuck, with new guest Andromeda (@ronnie_nova.png), to discuss Act Six Act Six Act Three (God’s Gift to the Yaois) and Act Six Act Six Intermission Three (GAME OVER) of Homestuck. Gamergate and Snoop Dogg are discussed, and too many Osama bin Laden jokes are made. This...
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Gigapause Part 3: Die
In our final Gigapause episode, we discuss Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans's Die. We've been talking about this comic for a while in the context of Homestuck, so it was only a matter of time before we talked about it. Die is available to read wherever fine comics are sold. Please check it out.…
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Gigapause Part 2: Infinity Train ft. Jay from Binging Barbie
All aboard! In the second of our Gigapause episodes, the gang discusses the TV series Infinity Train with our pal Jay from the Binging Barbie Podcast. Hilarity Ensues This episode covers all of Infinity Train, which is best watched wherever you can find it, since it was removed from the Max...
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Gigapause Part 1: Supernatural
In the first of our Gigapause specials, the gang discusses the internet phenomenon behind Ari's highschool forays into fandom: Supernatural. Specific topics discussed include Elle Woods's LSAT score, Sam's theory of women in Supernatural, Mischa Collins coming out as straight, and of course,...
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SB.72 - there's problems
This episode is dedicated to Evan Gulock, who didn't deserve this. Heading into the Gigapause, the gang continuously messes up the names of Jade and Jane, ask "who's dad is this?", and investigate the origins of the phrase "Win one for the gipper". In comic, Everyone fights. Dave plays a straight...
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SB.71 - A Serket Ressurection
Coming to you live from [REDACTED] city in Michigan, the gang starts reading Homestuck Act 6 Act 6 Intermission 2, there’s problems. Like that’s the title of the Act, not that there’s problems with the episode. A Serket (not the one you expect) comes back to life. Someone comes along and takes...
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SB.70 - LOSHIT
Quaff some potions with us today as we go fishing. We’re changing what this podcast is all about. Just kidding. The gang goes into part two of Homosuck and talk about how characters’ creative projects characterize them in this story. John discovers the shitty parody of his life’s story. This...
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SB.69 - Nice
The gang dunk on Taylor Swift and try a new faygo flavor. Also there’s more Homestuck. John nearly messes up the story. Terezi goes clown hunting. Kanaya buys some potions. Jake has a breakdown. This episode covers pages 6382 - 6474 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is best read on the…
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SB.68 - Stardust
Happy Pride Month! Welcome back to this podcast, a discussion of the gayest* webcomic on the internet. Glitches are back! Karkat and Rose are in top form. Dave gets a new old sword. Jade and Roxy should just be friends. This episode covers pages 6278 - 6381 of Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck, which is...
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SB.67 - Homosuck
So, Caliborn's taken control of the narrative. He gives a tutorial on how to make Homestuck but like, badly. Also: The gang gets hung up on Phantom of the Paradise and go on a tangent about cybertrucks, and Caliborn starts twitch streaming. This episode covers pages 6243 - 6277 of Andrew Hussie’s...
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SB.66 - Free Range John
In which we finish Homestuck part 3, and reflect on the story so far. John takes a tour of canon. Caliborn loses a confidant. Spades Slick joins a new gang. This episode covers pages 6111 - 6242 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive. Get in…
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SB.65 - X marks the spot
Terezi can see again. Karkat embraces the theological teachings of John Calvin. Tavros stands up for himself. Viceroy Bubbles Von Salamencer summons a skeleton army. Vriska finds a treasure. John breaks Homestuck. his episode covers pages 6015 - 6110 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best…
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SB.64 - i'm putting you on speaker crab
Synchronize your time gnomes, everyone. Join Sam, Bastian, and Ari, as we read the section of Homestuck that dares to ask questions like “What if Caliborn played a game of pool that was also like Deep Impact? ?” and “How do Cherubs have sex?” and “What if Gamzee was someone’s dad?” This episode...
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SB.63 - More pages per page!
Following Trickster Mode, kids are in various states of hungover. Cathartic conversations are had. The Alpha Kids Ascend. Her Imperious Condescension springs a trap. In which Sam discusses which X-men characters are the most Homestuck (@Bastian Rachel Summers is more Homestuck than Cable because...
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SB.62 - Trickster Mode
Flippety dippety doo bup bup shrubber double floppy mumblescurry noodlescoop pizzabubble pizzabubble mip mip mip mip mip mip. Welcome to Trickster Mode! Ari gets annoyed at the comic!!!! OH BOY!!!!! Bastian makes the best jokes! WHEEEEEE! Sam provides last-minute trivia! YIPEEEE! This episode...
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SB.61 - Jane Crocker's No Good Horrible Very Bad Day
Okay, yeah, so actually Jake is more of the focus in this episode but I wanted to use this title before this act ended. We finish up the last pre-trickster mode section. Topics discussed include chivalry, the path to radicalization online, but in a bad way, and clown code. This episode covers…
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SB.60 - Wizardy Herbert and Friends
IIn which your hosts talk about Wizardy Herbert, Calliope's self image issues, how glitter is evil, the results of our poll from last episode, Dirk and Lil' Hal, and ARquiusprite. The LoadingReadyRun video we referenced can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbr1Xn_m20s This episode...
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SB.59 - Of Gods and Tricksters
*Content Warning: From 34:08 - 44:43 there is a discussion of sexual harassment.* The crew begins on Homestuck Act Six Act Five: Of Gods and Tricksters, and the gang gets reacquainted with the alpha kids. We discuss Homestuck's straightest gay relationship, questioning why anyone would like Jake...
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SB. 58 - Dead
In this episode of Serious Business, Ari forays into being a Gamzee apologist. We discuss the nature of stories, the meta aspects of things, and everyone's favorite Denizen, Yaldabaoth. This episode covers pages 5440 - 5511 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial...
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SB.57 - Void
The gang somehow gets sidetracked minimally as we talk about Act Six Act Four. That said, we still manage to mention LoadingReadyRun, Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting about as I type this description. This episode covers pages 5439 & 5439 of Andrew...
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SB.56 - Ballet of the Dancestors
In this episode of Serious Business, we talk about the final three irrelevant trolls introduced to Homestuck, talk about our experiences with alcohol, and say some normal Homestuck sentences. This episode covers pages 5398 - 5437 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial...
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SB.55 - You Killed My Father (Prepare to Die)
In our return from unannounced hiatus, Serious Business discusses Cronus Ampora, Mituna Captor, Meulin Leijon, and Kurloz Makara. Latchula jokes continue. Bastian makes Sam spit root beer all over themself. John does a good fight before learning it doesn’t matter. Disability only exists in…
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SB. 54 - Openbound
We start on Act 6 Intermission 3, and Ari finally sees themself represented in Homestuck. Meenah forms a vanguard party. John throws a tantrum. This episode covers pages 5263 - 5307 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive. Get in touch! Follow...
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SB.53 - Nobles
The gang finishes out Act 6 Act 3. Sam mispronounces things. Ari reminds you to always kiss the besties. Bastian teaches some medical history. Oh, you wanted to know what happens in this chunk of the story? Dirk has to be a big wet blanket and save everyone. Jake has his first kiss. Caliborn…
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SB.52 - An Invocation to a Muse
"The problem with Homestuck is you don't know how much you should be thinking about something, because the story will either call you an idiot for thinking about it, or say you should have been thinking about it the whole time" In our first ever episode recorded in-person, we discuss setup for…
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SB.51 - The Sub-Act That Didn't Happen
Things start to accelerate towards the end of this act, as the characters of Homestuck have a discussion about storytelling. uu defeats UU. Everyone shows up on Derse. Ari calls a reveal, and goes on a predicted Columbo tangent. Sam gets excited about a chess game. Bastian explains Abraxus. This...
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SB.50 - Would you like to play a game?
Happy 4/13! In our two year anniversary episode, we delve into softcore porn, and share our favorite bits that haven't made it into episodes. Ari realizes Homestuck is the original Riverdale. Sam has a hard time keeping himself from saying a name. We learn more about the UUs' deal, and Dirk…
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SB.49 - Sea Hitler's Underwater Apocalypse
This week, we discuss the horrible future that awaits all humans once the oceans flood and entertainers become powerful fascist demagogues in the future. Also we talk about Homestuck. Jake dreams. Dirk comes out. Jack Noir is here too, and did he stab some people? Sure did. Aranea talks. This...
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SB.48 - Myststuck
The gang talks about the point and click nature of the opening of A6A3. Sam takes Vis Media to court, and the salamander voice returns. Bastian creates the Serious Business drinking game. Also: god tier Gamzee is just Tingle from the Legend of Zelda, Roxy needs to get her priorities in order, and...
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SB.47 - Death of the Author
In this week's episode of Serious Business, The gang discusses the Ghostbusters II MMORPG. Also, Andrew Hussie dies, Terezi goes to therapy, and we get some more information on the other trolls. Also Ari talks about Peter Pan 'cause... come on. This episode covers pages 4728 - 4816 of Andrew...
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SB.46 - penis ouija
In which Sam is sick (don't worry, he's doing much better now). Also, Andrew Hussie dons a new costume, Lord English enters dramatically, Dave and Karkat definitely don't flirt, and Rose does a lot of exposition. The women in this section are. not treated well, and that's too bad. Or at least…
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SB.45 - Years in the future
The gang discusses Homestuck evangelism, Sam takes us on a tour of the rest of the story, we discuss Dirk's opinions on Centaurworld, and Ari gets confused about Dirk climbing up stairs. Also, a cat funeral is held, we discuss the metatextual significance of undyingumbridge, whose u's are small,...
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SB.44 - your shit is wrecked
It smells like teen drama in here. Dirk Strider begins his journey of the splintered soul. Also UU is here to talk about the story to the characters, A mysterious, non-Vriska spidertroll appears, and the Jakestakes kick into full gear, resulting in the most secondhand embarrassment conversation…
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SB.43 - Catgirl Approved
In the first Serious Business episode of 2023, we meet Roxy Lalonde properly! This girl is into cats, cloning, and a true haxxor. Also there's some stuff dealing with High School romance, how Dirk and Roxy are trans, and the names of our midwest emo bands. Gonna be honest, this episode went some...
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SB.42 - corpse party
In which we finish the first intermission of Act Six. Gosh, it's nice to see these kids again. Sam struggles to say Frustracean. Nick Cage reveals his plan. Karkat has a mental breakdown, and Infinity Mechanism is such a damn good song. This episode covers pages 4346 - 4419 of Andrew Hussie's...
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SB.41 - A Semipotent Demidog
In this episode, covering the most boring part of Homestuck yet, the group talks about The Mountain Goats, Barenaked Ladies, and Sandman. Also we do talk a bit about Homestuck. Hussiebot appears. A three year journey begins, and is it even possible to trust the audience to realize a payoff if the...
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