Well, this is crappy

Posted on January 16, 2020 by themagicaltalkinghat

So, apparently, our planned episode 462 did not record. Or rather, it did record, and the intro and outro played, but the stuff in the middle is dead silence.

I’ve checked the file in the recording software. It’s just not there. So there’s nothing to recover. And we didn’t discover this until this morning, so it means there really, really is no episode this week. I’m sorry, folks.

If it’s any consolation, we didn’t actually get to any questions, so all your questions are still safely nestled in the Hat.

See you next week.

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Episode 461 : Mystery Episode 55

Posted on January 9, 2020 by themagicaltalkinghat

Well, one of us isn’t feeling super well, so we’re relying on interdimensional forces, again. Enjoy!

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Episode 460 : The Elephant

Posted on January 2, 2020 by themagicaltalkinghat

Tony’s got issues. And needs to get them out. Spoiler alert — his issues are Star Wars. But we also talk some other movies, and a bit about cool YouTube stuff to watch. So it’s pretty okay. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

What YouTube channels or shows do you watch regularly? –Jas

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Episode 459 : The Curse of the Belgian Chocolate

Posted on December 26, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

We catch up on the holidays, Star Wars, and whatever weird crap Tony’s been into since last time. They we try and fail to predict pop culture future. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear TMTH, What will be the big pop-culture costume for next Halloween (e.g. Monica Lewinsky, Ken Bones, David S. Pumpkins, etc.) –Beth

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Episode 458 : Kiss My Alderman

Posted on December 19, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

Part 2 of 2. It’s hard to believe, but we are into our third consecutive week of Oak Island talk. And it gets worse than ever. Also, a bit on the holidays, and a lot on art, starting with musicals. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear hatters, What is your favorite song from The Sound of Music? –Beth

If you have to explain are is it any good –Craig

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Episode 457 : The Return of Oak Island

Posted on December 12, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

Yes, it’s even more “hunting for fake treasure” fun! Also why buddy cop films won’t work today, Tony can’t stop playing a video game, and politics. But they’re from another country, and it’s not our fault. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

How is Brexit being reported on in the US? Have we left yet? –Craig

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Episode 456 : Yes You, Susan!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

Are you interested in fake treasure hunting? Not as much as William! Are you angry at Conan Exiles, while still playing it? Not as much as Tony! We probably talk about other stuff, I can’t remember. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

How commonplace would self driving cars need to be before you would use them? –Craig

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Episode 455 : Columbus Was Really Terrible

Posted on November 28, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

It’s out ninth annual Thanksgiving episode! So we mostly talk about vanishing indigenous cultures, the horrors of colonialism, and the pursuit of “evidence” in the absence of faith. You know, good Thanksgiving stuff! Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

None. Sorry, we really got caught up in our own conversation. 🙂

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Episode 454 : Lumpbacca

Posted on November 21, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

So, it’s been a while, you’d think there’d be no time for questions. And it’s true, Tony has a harrowing tale, and then talks about his vacation. And more! But we still have time for two questions, and they’re not even rushed. Welcome back, and Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:
*indicates a question was abridged

Dear hat, Assuming retirement is still a thing when we get there, what are you planning to do once retired? –Stu

*What’s up you cool hatties, Assuming (for a moment) Bigfoot is real, and not just an ape, what is Bigfoot? –Azuretalon

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Episode 453 : Sexual Tension

Posted on November 14, 2019 by themagicaltalkinghat

Things get weird in this episode. It’s like the constant double-recording has finally got to us. It gets very strange. But we’re professional, so we won’t let it mess up the podcast. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Why are gamers so useless? –Craig

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