The Magical Talking Hat

This week on the Hat, we’re still living in last week. It’s all good, though. We discuss alcohol, technology, evil, and the finer points of joining the Hard Hat fan club. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, What do you look for in a computer desktop wallpaper?  — Kiya B.

Dear Vocal Extensions of The Magical Talking Hat. What think would happen if you met with your alternate universe counterparts? — Mark McKibben

Dear magical talking hat: Which fictional fantasy world would you want to visit, Middle Earth, Westeros, Forgotten Realms, Eberron, The world of Dark Crystal? — Veremond

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Very exciting episode! William is distracted by shiny objects! Heave discussion happens regarding corporations and their terrible, terrible powers. We save the world! And Tony says awful things that he really shouldn’t say. Again. Enjoy!

P.S. Is the sound quality kind of bad again? Do we need to make some adjustments? Let us know your thoughts.

QUESTIONS:

Dear TMTH, Are there any common household companies you actively avoid? Why?  –Craig

Dear Hat: Give the choice, Destroy the world, or Save it, which would you choose and why? — Veremond

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, Target or Walmart, and why? — Kiya B. 

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William apologizes profusely! Also, we discuss memes, and hear a harrowing tale of accidental heroism. We uncover the secret truth of a superhero, and then end up with the most comfortable and safe of conversation topics — Religion!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, Grump Cat: Loveable or overexposed? — Kiya B.

Dear Hat, Which do your prefer, the Ode to Joy, or the Hallelujah Chorus, and why? — Veremond

HEY HAT: How would you explain my prolonged absence from emailing you guys? — Veremond

Dear TMTH, What is your opinion of creationism? — Craig

LINKS:

GO TO THIS PLACE AND FOR FOR WILLIAM! OR THERE WILL BE RED PANDAS!!

OTHER:

Here’s the photo I was talking about, that I want to turn into a Meme.

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Tony says some really awful things tonight. So be prepared for that. But he’s also hilarious (I might be biased). And we have a very involved conversation about Game Master food. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, Discuss the current frozen yogurt trend. –Kiya B.

Dear TMTH, What is your opinion of GM food? — Craig

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We had to settle on this title out of several choices, because this was the only one without a swear word. William saw a movie! So we talk about that for awhile. Also, an impassioned plea for more emails! Then some discussion of cryptocurrencies, and a scathing skewering of the Matrix trilogy. Take that, previous decade! Enjoy!

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This week, we talk a lot about Star Trek: Voyager. Well, William does. Just fair warning.

But we also talk about death, and get pretty deep into the nature of the Hat, and how much various members of Genesis liked various members of Genesis. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Hello mystical chapeau, What sartorial form do you usually manifest? — Honestly, gabrielized, Aka Sue Klaus

Dear Vocal Extensions of The Magical Talking Hat, In the event of your death; do you have plans in place for the proper care talking of the Magical Talking Hat? — Mark McKibben

LINKS:

This is the video we’re making inside jokes about. We may have shared it before. Too bad. We love it.

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This episode is being posted with the power of portable media, so the blurb is gonna be short. There was too much controversy to pick a title. Otherwise, super-awesome episode. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

If you wrote an autobiography what would it be called? — Craig

Questions!  Favorite Douglas Adams quote.  Go.  Love, Bloodsparrow

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We talk about a lot of stuff this week! Movies, podcasts, games, other kinds of games, pizza, making fun of William, and hats. So many hats! Amazing (and expensive) hats! Enjoy!

QUESTIONS:

Dear The Magical Talking Hat, What is the most expensive hat you’ve ever bought? — Kat

LINKS:

Here is a very short video of Tony GMing his Dresden Files game.

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Well, the inter-dimensional magic is at play, again, so we’ve got a Mystery Episode. I dunno what’s in it, and i dunno what the questions are. But I’m sure it’s good…. well… you know… for us. Enjoy!

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Now, don’t be scared, everyone… but this week, we did NO QUESTIONS.

It’s not our fault! Actually, it’s completely our fault. We got pretty distracted by a spirited debate on the nature of the word “geek.” Yes, yes, it’s been done to death ,but there’s actually some interesting and fairly original thoughts in this discussion. So check it out! Enjoy!

LINKS:

And this restaurant is still great. The Chicken Roulades is amazing!

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