The Magical Talking Hat

Yes, this is an extremely spooky episode of the Hat!  We discuss the successes and failures of the Disney/Pixar machine, a bit about a satirist that we really don’t know very well, and Tony tells a very, very spooky story, about a movie that hasn’t been seen in decades… but some say on a night, just like this one, it’s ghost will rise again… in a crappy, crappy remake.

Also, a surprise guest!  Sort of…

Still learning how the sound works on the new machine, so please give your feedback on relative voice/music levels.

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William mentioned this cool new (to us) web series, with Felicia Day in it!

Also,William never heard of this guy.  Can you believe it?

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We cover five questions from the Hat, children!  Five whole questions!   Can you stand it?

Also, an elaborate and complex discussion of superhero (and supervillain) powers.  What would *you* choose?

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We talk about Sherlock,  Fragile Things, and Jackie Chan Adventures, but I don’t really know a good link to them, so I’m just putting the Wikipedia entries, and you can find your way from there.

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Something weird happened tonight.  We actually had an interesting discussion about a serious topic.  William even thinks it might be “controversial.” Gasp!

But don’t worry, we bracket that with laundry and dessert.

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I wrote them down this time!  They’re all from William.

Junior Park Patrol

The Guild

Fallout: Nuka Break

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It’s our pearl weekiversary!

There’s some serious confessions and opening up.  We unburden our souls here, and bring up some deep stuff.  It’s not easy for people to admit to their own prejudices, so don’t laugh.  This whole episode, don’t laugh.  It’s serious dammit!

Also we get through four questions.  Don’t laugh!

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I’m still emotionally drained, and I don’t remember anything link-worthy.  You disagree?  Let me know, I’ll add it in.

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This week, we talk about sex until William almost dies!  Also, ornithology!  And future predictions about past TV shows!  And who doesn’t love parades?  William, that’s who!

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Discussion of the controversy surrounding some of the DC reboots has spawned this interesting essay, and this followup.

Also, this is the only good sex help book I can think of.

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We discuss some very important issues in this episode.  Crucial issues for our times.  BBQ, pizza, and television.  Also, when there’s time, we try to destroy the world.  And find out what other crazy things William *didn’t* do as a child….

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We discuss some TV shows, both old ones (and twos) and new ones (and twos).

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We’re not our normal selves, people!  William’s sad and boring, and Tony is annoying and sweary!  What ever will you do?  Well, listen to them talk about cow tipping, ass-play, and billbilly magick, of course!

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Got check out 2Dogs!

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Yes, darlings, it’s been a half a year, and we’re still rolling.  We love our die-hard fans, and have no plans of stopping any time soon.  Keep writing in to the Hat, and we’ll keep reading them, and making fun of you!  Mwah!

Oh… this week we solve all the economic problems in the Third World.  And mock the Welsh.  A lot.

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Ya, we got none, I don’t think.  Tell me if I’m wrong.

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It’s our Silver Weekiversary!  What did you get us?

We’re full of it this week, that’s for sure.  Role-playing games, video games, movies, natural disasters, fine literature, weed, and porn.   Also, a deep discussion on the diversity of Americans.  And silver plated foods!

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Play Bastion!  Read Mike Carey.  Don’t see The Debt

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Okay, so we saw a lot of movies this week.  None of them in the theater, but still, quite a few.  So maybe we got a little carried away with that.  But come on… don’t you want to know what other cities are in Belgium besides Brussels, and whether or not Sucker Punch passes the Bechdel Test?  You know you do!

Also, we managed three questions, so relax… we got you covered.

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The Bechdel Test, for those not familiar.

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