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Episode 250 – The semiquincentennial spectacular w/ monkeymagiceden

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Salvete and willkommen to episode 250, the semiquincentennial spectacular. Tonight we welcome back master Englishman Eden(@monkeymagiceden) of the Popped Culture Podcast(http://poppedculture.libsyn.com/). We talk about the differences ‘twixt British and American English. Also, Alexx and producer Michael cross age boundaries by having the elder listen to Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar, whilst the younger watches Casablanca.

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Producer Mike’s Music iiota.bandcamp.com

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Episode 243 – The Jeweled Highway w/ Ralph White

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Tonight we welcome Ralph White(@ralph_white), author of “The Jeweled Highway: On the Quest for a Life of Meaning.” We discuss: his book; the holistic living movement; spirituality; my (nearly) complete lack of knowledge of Wales; and much more. Enjoy!
ralphwhite.net | opencenter.org | esotericquest.org | artofdying.org | centersgathering.org

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Episode 242 – The Dragon King w/ Brian Godawa

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Hey guys, tonight Brian Godawa returns to the show to discuss his new book “The Dragon King.” We talk about his new book; possible ancient interactions between East and West; and much more! Enjoy!

 

http://godawa.com/

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Episode 241 – I disagree with everything I say

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Tonight Alexx bravely battles the forces of allergies to discuss: book publishing; there being no objective truth; and Wes Anderson stuff.

Red & Yellow | Wes Anderson Color Palette

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Episode 239 – Cud eaters, cloven hooves, and cargo shorts w/ Steph

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Tonight Steph rejoins the show to discuss ancient religious attitudes towards foods; fashion styles; and much more! Enjoy!

Reading Ancient Scrolls
Donald Duck Geometry

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Episode 237 – Darkest… episode… ever w/ Shaun McGann

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Tonight author and radio host Shaun McGann joins us to discuss the horrors of modern living. We eviscerate: Twitter; Friendship bonds; Interviewing Benningtons; Alternative lifestyles; Promises from idiots; Traditional lifestyles; All major religions; Many minor religions; and generally mock all things previously held sacred…. Enjoy!

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Episode 231 – A year in review, sorta… a bit

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Welcome to 2016! Alexx talks about the best shows of the last year; books; and that’s about it. Enjoy!

Episode 193 | Episode 202 | Episode 211 | Episode 206 | Episode 210 | Episode 216 | Episode 219 | Episode 224 | Episode 228

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Episode 227 – Binge TV, King Tut, and ancient recordings

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Tonight Alexx discusses binge TV shows; the tomb of Tutankhamen; plays the sounds of wax Cylinder recordings, and annoys his listeners with Brit-Pop. Enjoy!

Cylinder recordings: http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/index.php Gilgamesh: http://www.openculture.com/2010/10/the_sounds_of_ancient_mesopotamia.html
Tut’s spare bedroom http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/press-announcement-radar-scans-reveal-hidden-chamber-tutankhamun-tomb-90-020637

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Episode 226 – Nerdy talk ‘twixt 2 authors w/ Shaun McGann

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Tonight we welcome Shaun McGann back to the show to discuss his novel “The Plastic Brats.” This, of course, ends up as us talking about Star Wars, M.Night Shyamalan, and various other nerdity. Also, the return of Alexx’s sweet Chubby Checker impression.

https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/3qvj6w/theory_jar_jar_binks_was_a_trained_force_user/

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Episode 223 – The ramblings of a bibliophile

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Hello friends, tonight I, bibliophile in residence, discuss the various books that have influenced me in my journey towards podcast mediocrity. Also, space stuff, pot, and the Alexxcast t-shirt.

baby

http://gizmodo.com/the-many-many-times-astronomers-mistook-mundane-phenom-1736795901
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/15/the-strange-star-that-has-serious-scientists-talking-about-an-alien-megastructure/

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