Episode 137 Redux : William’s Accidental Art Film?

It seems that some of you are nervous about the dreaded “P-word” in the original title of episode 137. Feel it might invite evil spam, salacious viruses, or the ire of your service provider (i.e. work?).

 

So here is a version of the exact same episode, but scrubbed clean of its shameful title. Enjoy!

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Episode 137 : William’s Accidental Porn

I’m gonna be honest, folks… we recorded two episodes tonight, so I don’t really remember what we talked about in this one. Except for a some porn, and some movie soundtracks. But it was really good stuff, I swear! Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Topic request: Movie soundtracks… are they worth listening to? — Anon

 

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Episode 136 : With James Marsters as Mark McKibben!

Some important talks tonight. About children, and why none of us should have them. And about TV, and why we’re still watching it. And we start the process of making some TV tonight. Also, coughing. A LOT of coughing. Sorry. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

*Do you guys know the Off Topic Radio podcast? They’re like you but less funny. Thoughts? — Mark McKibben

If The Magical Talking Hat was turned into a movie who would you want cast in it?       — Craig

*indicates that question was abridged from its original form.

 

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Episode 135 : Earth Berms!

This week, we discuss fast food and gender roles. And absolutely nothing else. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear Homunuli of the Hamburg, Does Odo on DS9 have a gender? — Jas

 

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Episode 134 : The Siri Test

We’ve got sci-fi, politics, and the Producer, all in abundance! So revel in the feeling, people! So many spaceships, so many political parties. So much killing! And sound effects. A lot of sound effects. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Have you ever considered creating alternate language versions of the podcast? E.g. El Sombrero Magico Hablar? — Mark McKibben

Dear Tony and William, Does the US political system come across as stupid to American’s as it does to me as an outsider (sent at the start of the October government shutdown)? — Craig

LINKS:

This is a real thing!

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Episode 133 : Grandmageddon!

Tonight we talk a lot about television, and our medical histories. So that’s something, right? Also, Tony does his impression of an impression. A lot. And a game you should not play. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

I think that Eddie Vedder and Homsar have the same voice. What do you think? –Anon

Dear Hat Thralls, Would you Like some cheap pharmaceuticals? — Bloodsparrow

LINKS:

Here’s William’s other bastard child!

Also, do NOT play this game!

 

 

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Episode 132 : Serial Infallibility

William has been cheating on us! Learn more tonight, along with a lot of discussion of movies and TV. Also some video games. And Catholicism. Also, it’s a very Mark-heavy episode. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear servants of the enchanted, chatty, sombrero, Are either of you playing or interested in playing Star Wars: The Old Republic? — Mark McKibben

Dear vocal extensions of The Magical Talking Hat, What will be the defining event of the next pope’s reign? — Mark McKibben

 

LINKS:

Here is William’s bastard child that he had without us!

 

 

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Episode 131 : Touching Smells

A lot on our plate tonight, folks. Most of it is TV. William goes into great detail about how great a show that he does not like is. Tony talks about movies, because he’s a rebel like that. We get a behind the scenes look at the world of Azuretalon. And a lot of talk about synesthesia. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, With original programming, is Netflix changing the way we watch television? — Kiya B. 

 

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Episode 130 : Gone Home

Hi, all! We named the episode “Gone Home,” because that is the name of the video game that you all should play. So don’t forget it. But besides that, we talk about Fab Labs, recent film lots of songs, and toast! Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, What is the best TV sitcom theme song? — Kiya B.

Assuming that the podcast is truly powered by humanity’s belief in toast; does it matter what kid of toast it is? E.g. do you get more power if it’s rye toast? What about toasted bagels? — Mark McKibben

 

LINKS:

Here’s the article about the new Fab Lab mentioned in last week’s episode.

Here is the game you need to play. PLAY IT!

 

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Episode 129 : The Heart Attack

Gourmet food, time travel, sex with dead people, and lots and lots of roller derby! An extra large episode, with extra large heart! Enjoy!

NOTE: Near the end of this episode, we get into a fairly heated discussion. We both consider ourselves to be ardent feminists, and take these things very seriously. So it get emotional, and causes us to run long. Don’t worry… afterwards, we had a nice long chat about it all, and everything is good. Mom and Dad aren’t fighting, dears. Don’t worry.

QUESTIONS:

*Dear Fizzogs of the Fez, If you could meet someone not now living, who would it be and what would you talk about? — Jas

*indicates question was abridged

LINKS:

This is the wave of the future, people. Check it out!

And this is an interesting podcast that you should check out as well.

 

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