We come up with a lot of taglines for this podcast whenever we record with Amy and I'm all about it. Also listen around the half hour mark for a moment where we all pause to take stock of something that truly seems like a huge opportunity in the convenience beverage market.

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155 - The Algorithm Did It

A truly astonishing set of circumstances prevented us from recording these episodes with Will, but because we believed in ourselves, we persevered: behold the fruits of our delayed but no less invigorated labor!!!!!

154 - A Measure of Absolute Flakiness

Let's not mince words on this point: all of our guests are great and I would gladly have them on again at any time, but what Amy brings to this show cannot be easily replicated, which makes her a singular and valuable resource not just to the makers of this show, but to the nation at large.

153 - Props To You, Kooky

I couldn't stop thinking about the idea of a podcast deliberately engineered to appeal to MAGA dumbshits by someone who really, really wants to run a cheap grift on them but can't quite muster the energy needed to disguise his weary, bottomless contempt for his target audience. I give you: Buck Mustang and the podcast he can't even bother to namedrop properly.

BONUS: Buck Mustang's Real Non-Scam MAGA Show For Real MAGAs Or Whatever (MAGA)

Jenna's previous episode was great, but is this one ........ better? HIGHLY POSSIBLE. There's only one way to find out!

152 - All Roads Lead to Mayonnaise

Listen, if there's anything we can count on to remain constant in this world, it's that cats live to kill, German shepherd puppies are adorable, and Yuri is an absolute top-tier guest.

151 - The Brute Squad

In which Jenna, one of our favorite guests, makes a triumphant return, this time with an idea file of her own that turns out to be full -- full! -- of untold treasures.

150 - Mixologists and Bibliophiles Unite

We recorded this one a while ago, but because she's goddamn fantastic, Yuri picked some real bangers, including a hopefully very timely one that I hope we're all able to relish in a few weeks.

149 - Cone Snail Hole

As always, Gary delivers. Also, I feel like I'm in fairly exalted company, having had (some time ago) an idea along the same lines as something Becky Chambers put into one of her books.

148 - The Internet of Creep

Arlette's latest appearance delivers some quality booze notions and at least one kind of d6 that I would -- no kidding -- really like to see.

147 - Non-Euclidean Dice

What's the minimum acceptable level of grift? Is the snack food idea we had subtle genius or absolute horror? Who WOULD be the most (in)appropriate orgy sponsor? Gary helps us wrestle with all of these questions and more.

146 - Accountabilibuddies

Would any of the Weyouns make a good housemate? Which Starfleet doctor is least suited to being in quarantine? Which character will end up with a quar-times baking habit? Combadge Club also discusses the objective best possible paintjob for a Romulan warbird.

BONUS: Fantasy Star Trek Quarantine House Draft with the Combadge Club

Arlette returns for another high-quality installment; how do you know it's high-quality? Three words that will make more sense to you after you've listened to it: "Tactical Polly Pocket."

145 - A Crimped Whelk

I don't care if I've said it before: Ken's idea file is a true trove of treasures, and I look forward to recording these episodes immensely. Everyone should have a Ken in their social circle! There, I said it!

144 - The Followup Bureau

This one is packed with high-quality notions as usual, but I also tell the story of a very good, extremely fake business I took part in; we also set up what might sound like a highly exclusionary echelon of Star Trek fandom that actually has an almost trivially low barrier to entry.

143 - The Donuts Are a Metaphor

A guest-guided mapping expedition to the borders of human creativity. Join Jon, Besha, and a neverending series of guests as they search Jon's decade-deep pile of ideas for gold. Hear one you like? Take it and run! We just want credit (and a cut).

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