Best Petards Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #84 My Brlliant Friend "The Dolls" 45:31

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If you want the structure of the Pilots and Petards Podcast, click here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Cheat Sheet:⁠⁠⁠ Petard = bomb Hoist a pilot = bad Not to hoist a pilot = good enoughBy Pilots and Petards

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Ep #83 English Teacher "Pilot" 47:40

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If you want the structure of the Pilots and Petards Podcast, click here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cheat Sheet:⁠⁠ Petard = bomb Hoist a pilot = bad Not to hoist a pilot = good enoughBy Pilots and Petards

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Ep 13: 10 times the Olympics went off the deep end! 1:30:28

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In this episode, the Brain Bubblegum crew look at 10 times the Olympics were insane, hilarious or downright stupid. From the Ancient Olympics, to Paris 2024, we pick over some of the weirder events that have happened at or around the Olympics. Fair warning - there will be olive oil, sweat, blood, hormones, and lots of feathers - some of them a litt…

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Ep #82 Batman Caped Crusader "In Treachorous Waters" 1:06:15

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If you want the structure of the Pilots and Petards Podcast, click here.⁠ ⁠Cheat Sheet:⁠ Petard = bomb Hoist a pilot = bad Not to hoist a pilot = good enoughBy Pilots and Petards

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“Good Night, Sweet Prince, and Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 2: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 021 19:09

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Welcome to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we explore the most poignant and memorable moments of the Bard’s masterpieces! In this episode, our insightful host takes you through the final scene sharing Hamlet Act V, Scene 2, with a focus on the moving line: ‘Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.’ Join us as we exa…

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“Alas, Poor Yorick!”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 1: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 020

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This scene takes place entirely in a graveyard! And Shakespeare, sensing things are getting a bit heavy, lightens things up with some comedy between two gravediggers! One of the gravediggers pops up a skull that belonged to the court jester, Yorick, and hands it to Hamlet. This begins one of the most famous vignettes in Shakespeare: That of Hamlet …

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“To Cut His Throat I’ Th’ Church”: Hamlet Act IV, scenes 6 & 7: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 019 19:43

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Laertes returns to Denmark incensed over the murder of his father, Polonius, and seeking revenge. Things go from bad to worse when Laertes finds out that his sister has gone mad and then drowns herself. But Claudius is able to turn the wrath of Laertes away from himself and toward Hamlet, whom Claudius has sent on a voyage to England . . . a voyage…

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Ep #81 War and Peace "Episode 1" 46:07

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If you want the structure of the Pilots and Petards Podcast, click here.⁠ ⁠Cheat Sheet:⁠ Petard = bomb Hoist a pilot = bad Not to hoist a pilot = good enoughBy Pilots and Petards

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“When Sorrows Come, They Come Not Single Spies, But In Battalions”: Hamlet, Act IV, scene 5: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 018 26:52

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With Hamlet safely on his way to certain death in England, Claudius must deal with another threat to his throne: Laertes, the son of slain Polonius, is coming back from France to seek revenge for HIS father’s murder, and Laertes has his sights set on Claudius as the likely suspect! Adding to his rage, Laertes finds out when he gets back to Denmark …

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Hamlet, Act IV, scene 4: O, From This Time Forth My Thoughts Be Bloody Or Be Nothing Worth!: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 017 14:57

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This scene contains one of the most brilliant soliloquies in the all of Shakespeare, and it doesn’t start with, “To be or not to be”! Hamlet realizes he has been thinking about revenging his father’s murder too long, and now resolves to take action to kill the King, his uncle, Claudius!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Ep #80 The Acolyte "Lost/Found" 57:14

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If you want the structure of the Pilots and Petards Podcast, click here.⁠ ⁠Cheat Sheet:⁠ Petard = bomb Hoist a pilot = bad Not to hoist a pilot = good enough Petardar (Recommendations) The Matrix (film) The ⁠Clone Wars Ahsoka’s Exit⁠ S05E17-E20 (animated series arc)- Ahsoka is set up, and leaves the Jedi, leading Anakin to cast further doubts on th…

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Hamlet, Act IV, scenes 1-3: Brush Up Your Shakespeare 016

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Hamlet killed Polonius in the last scene. The king is now sending Hamlet off to England. But is it just to get Hamlet out of Denmark until things cool down? Or does Claudius have something more sinister in mind? Could Claudius be sending Hamlet on a one-way trip to England? One from which Hamlet will never return? Listen and find out!…

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“Hoist With His Own Petard”: Hamlet, Act III, scene 4: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 015 21:24

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The tension mounts as Hamlet’s mother, Queen Gertrude, summons Hamlet to her chambers after the “Mousetrap” play to demand of her son what he thinks he is up to. Hamlet quickly turns the tables on her, causing her to cry out for help. This causes Polonius, hidden behind the arras in the same room, to cry out. Hamlet quickly stabs Polonius through t…

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“My Words Fly Up; My Thoughts Remain Below”: Hamlet, Act III, scene 3: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 014 19:13

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Welcome back to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we uncover the hidden gems within the Bard’s timeless works! In this episode, our insightful host delves into the depths of Hamlet Act III, Scene 3, with a keen focus on the poignant quote: ‘My words fly up; my thoughts remain below.’ Join us as we explore the profound themes of guilt, redemption, …

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“The Lady Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks”: Hamlet Act III, scene 2: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 013 21:55

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“Welcome back to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we delve into the rich tapestry of the Bard’s masterpieces! In this episode, our perceptive host dissects Hamlet Act III, Scene II, with a focus on the famous line: ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks.’ Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of deceit, manipulation, and self-awareness …

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The Most Famous Soliloquy in Western Literature: “To Be Or Not To Be”: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 012 9:53

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Enter into the world of ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where the host steps into the greatest soliloquy ‘To Be Or Not To Be’. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the emotions, self-reflection, and existential ponderings embedded in this iconic soliloquy. It’s time to brush up on the brilliance of the Bard – your literary journey continues here!”…

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“The Play’s the Thing”: Hamlet, Act II, scene 2b: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 009 15:58

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“Welcome back, enthusiasts of the Bard, to another enlightening episode of ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare’! In this edition, our insightful host delves into the complexities of Hamlet Act II, Scene 2, unraveling the intricacies of Shakespeare’s timeless play and noting that “The Play’s the Thing!”. Join us as we explore the nuances of political machina…

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“To Be Or Not To Be”: Hamlet Act III, scene 1; Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 011 21:25

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What’s eating Hamlet? That’s what everyone at court is trying to figure out! As the play progresses, the new king, Claudius, gets closer and closer to discovering Hamlet’s secret–that Hamlet has somehow figured out that Claudius murdered his way to the throne by killing Hamlet’s father!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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“O What a Rogue and Peasant Slave am I”: Soliloquy: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 010 4:51

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After having gone over this famous soliloquy from Hamlet Act II, scene 2 in the regular podcast, I take some time out here to perform the soliloquy. The rendition may not be stellar, but the soliloquy itself is one of the greatest in the English language!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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“Brevity is the Soul of Wit”: Hamlet, Act II, scene 2a: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 008 17:00

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Join us as we continue our exploration of the greatest of all Shakespeare plays: Hamlet!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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The Last Episode 42:47

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0:00 Episode Intro 1:33 Cold Open 6:27 [song] Break Your Heart 9:36 Main Title 10:12 Music Makes Me Wanna Die Lead-In 15:30 [song] Music Makes Me Wanna Die 20:51 Escape From Which Mountain Lead-In 25:13 [song] Escape From Which Mountain 28:51 Better Than Yesterday Lead-In 30:26 [song] Better Than Yesterday 34:20 Stumble On Lead-In 38:08 [song] Stum…

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Hamlet Act II, scene 1: “By Indirections Find Directions Out”: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 007 20:24

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In today’s scene, we find Polonius, the King’s counselor, being sneaky and using spies to gain information. It is a habit that not only contrasts with the “wise” Polonius we have already seen in Act I, it is a practice that will eventually lead to his death. Then his daughter, Ophelia, tells Polonius about an alarming encounter she just had with an…

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More Things in Heaven and Earth: Hamlet Act I, scene 5: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 006 21:07

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The Ghost of Hamlet’s father, the former King of Denmark, finally delivers his message to Hamlet. It is a message of evil, murder, deceit and revenge! It’s enough to drive a bloke bonkers!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark: Hamlet, Act I, scene 4: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 005 13:33

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Act I, scene 4 finds us back on the castle battlements in the middle of the night keeping watch with Hamlet and Horatio for the Ghost of the dead king. Will the Ghost appear? And if the Ghost does appear, what will it say? Join us to find out!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Ep 12: Everything you didn't need to know about pineapples! 38:27

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Today, we think nothing of grabbing a delicious cheap pineapple from our local supermarket shelves any time the mood strikes us. But go back a few hundred years and you better make sure you have a decent credit limit on that 17th century equivalent of your Black Amex! In this episode, the Brain Bubblegum crew chews over the fascinating origins of p…

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Hamlet, Act I, scene 3: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 004 17:58

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Join us as we dive into another scene from the most famous of all Shakespeare plays, “Hamlet!” “To thine own self be true!”By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Hamlet: Act I, scene 2: A Little More than Kin and Less than Kind: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 003 19:06

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Making Shakespeare fun and easy! Join us with our exploration of Hamlet in this overview of Act I, scene 2! 7ipgGMXfmkUUSFfVbJZ1By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Hamlet, Act I, scene 1: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 002 18:40

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Today we jump with both feet into the first scene of Hamlet! What other play has a ghost appearing not once, but twice, in the very first scene?! Hamlet is the best play ever written!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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Dynamite 38:07

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0:00 Episode Intro 5:46 Cold Open - Holes In My Skull Lead-In 9:46 [song] Holes In My Skull 13:09 Main Title 13:45 Any Body Lead-In 17:26 [song] Any Body 20:14 (W)retch Lead-In 21:55 [song] (W)retch 24:57 Dynamite Lead-In 27:14 [song] Dynamite 30:36 The Way We Dance Lead-In 33:41 [song] The Way We Dance 36:38 Closing Summation 38:07 END…

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Hamlet–Introduction: Brush Up Your Shakespeare:001 11:16

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Join us as we make Shakespeare fun, easy and fabulous! The way it was meant to be! We begin this series with an introduction to the greatest of all Shakespeare plays–HAMLET!By Mormon Discussion Inc

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The Gift of Surprise 40:46

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:25 Tip of the hat to the patrons 0:49 Cold Open 3:25 [Song] I'll Come Around 7:26 Main Title 8:00 My Bike, My Love Lead-In 8:35 [Song] My Bike, My Love 12:15 A Wound That Never Bleeds Lead-In 17:41 [Song] A Wound That Never Bleeds 21:53 A Heat That Kills Lead-In 24:36 [Song] A Heat That Kills 27:45 Child of God Lead-In 30:10 [S…

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The Secret of My Success 40:02

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:31 Patreon Patron Shout-Out 0:40 Cold Open 7:25 [song] Light It Up 11:08 Main Title 11:37 Into the Deep Lead-In 15:01 [song] Into The Deep 18:31 Secret of My Success Lead-In 21:27 [song] Secret of My Success 26:19 We Will Be Stars Lead-In 28:59 [song] We Will Be Stars 32:51 From a Little Room in Downtown Lead-In 34:57 [song] Fr…

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The Trouble With Being Poor 40:51

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0:00 Episode Open 1:04 Cold Open 7:08 [song] Cost of Everything 10:15 Main Title 10:49 Working Class Poor Lead-In 13:48 [song] Working Class Poor 18:01 The Trouble With Being Poor Lead-In 19:21 [song] The Trouble With Being Poor 23:15 Today is Your Birthday Lead-In 25:43 [song] Today is Your Birthday 30:03 Everybody's Working Lead-In 33:36 [song] E…

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True Love 38:00

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:34 Cold Open (Complicated Lives Lead-In) 4:43 [song] Complicated Lives 8:28 Main Title 9:04 Hanging Fire Lead-In 10:54 [song] Hanging Fire 15:28 Lift Me Up Lead-In 17:15 [song] Lift Me Up 20:52 Somedays Lead-In 23:16 [song] Somedays 26:53 Where You Go Lead-In 29:25 [song] Where You Go 33:49 Episode Summation 34:43 Patreon Discu…

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Mike TV vs The Internet! 41:51

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Episode Introduction: 0:00 Cold Open: 00:37 [song] Disconnected: 5:14 Main Title: 8:34 My Wasted Life Lead-In: 9:02 [song] My Wasted Life Mean Lead-In: 16:31 [song] Mean: 20:31 The Great Indie-Rock Swindle Lead-In: 23:45 [song] The Great Indie-Rock Swindle: 30:09 Ready for War Lead-In: 34:39 [song] Ready for War: 36:27 Episode Summation: 40:31 END:…

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Generators in the Desert 35:15

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Intro: 0:00 Cold Open: 0:24 [SONG] The Internet is Down : 3:01 Main Title 5:26 We Don't Like You, We Like Beer Lead-In: 5:54 [SONG] We Don't Like You, We Like Beer: 9:31 Ride The Tiger Lead-In: 11:37 [SONG] Ride the Tiger: 14:12 Off With Their Heads Lead-In: 17:28 [SONG] Off With Their Heads: 22:48 Flee the Sickness Lead-In: 27:07 [SONG] Flee the S…

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Sex 35:55

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:47 Cold Open 6:11 [song] I Want You 9:33 Main Title 10:11 Things I Need to Know Lead-In 12:10 [song] Thinks I Need to Know 15:37 I Just Want to Be Your Lover Lead-In 17:36 [song] I Just Want to Be Your Lover 20:30 Fury of Your Lonely Heart Lead-In 21:38 [song] Fury of Your Lonely Heart 25:49 Volcanoes Lead-In 29:10 [song] Volca…

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Regret 34:46

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Episode Timeline: 0:00 Episode Open 0:19 Cold Open 7:29 [song] Ghosts 10:51 Main Title 11:27 Stupid Kid Lead-In 13:02 [song] Stupid Kid 18:08 Should Have Done Lead-In 20:15 [song] Should Have Done 24:26 Leave a Message Lead-In 26:04 [song] Leave a Message 29:18 Self-Inflicted Wound Lead-In 30:46 [song] Self-Inflicted Wound 33:54 Episode Summation 3…

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Hesitation Cuts 48:43

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Become a patron of Hesitation Cuts here: https://www.patreon.com/getsetgo EPISODE TIMELINE: Episode Intro: 0:00 Cold Open: 1:03 [song] He Didn't Even Leave A Note: 7:31 Main Title: 12:23 See The Blood Flow Lead-In: 13:02 [song] See The Blood Flow: 21:20 The Damage That I Do Lead-In: 25:10 [song] The Damage That I Do: 28:59 Don't You Fear Pain Lead-…

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Friendship, Loneliness, & the End of All Things 42:39

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:42 Cold Open 4:40 [song] Strangers Growing Stranger 8:12 Main Title 8:49 In-D Rock Song Lead-In 13:34 [song] In-D Rock Song 17:15 Collect Calls (In The Key of F# Major) Lead-In 22:21 [song] Collect Calls (In the Key of F# Major) 26:38 Erase Me Lead-In 29:19 [song] Erase Me 41:20 Episode Summation 32:40 The Dying Stars Lead-In 3…

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I Hate Everyone 42:05

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0:00 Episode Intro 1:04 Cold Open - I Hate Everyone Lead-In 7:27 [song] I Hate Everyone 11:15 Main Title 11:49 Die Motherfucker Die Lead-In 17:24 [song] Die Motherfucker Die 21:57 I'm So Fucking Happy Intro 24:53 [song] I'm So Fucking Happy 27:56 Your Stupid Face Lead-In 30:32 [song] Your Stupid Face 33:30 Hate Myself Lead-In 37:05 [song] Hate Myse…

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Small, Easy Payments 38:28

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Episode Notes 0:00 Episode Intro 0:33 Cold Open 3:17 [song] Suicide 6:54 Main Title 7:32 Get Through The Day Lead-In 12:11 [song] Get Through The Day 15:28 Easy Fix Lead-In Lead-In 17:33 [song] Easy Fix 20:38 Banshee Lead-In 22:45 [song] Banshee 28:06 Ride All Night Lead-In 32:17 [song] Ride All Night 36:23 Episode Sorta-Summation 38:28 [END] Pleas…

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An NPC in Someone Else's Game 38:53

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0:00 Episode Intro 0:18 Patreon Request 0:50 Cold Open 5:33 [song] Slay All Cyborgs 9:36 Main Title 10:11 See Me Lead-In Part 1 13:15 [song] 30w Out On The Interstate Intro 13:56 See Me Lead-In Part 2 16:14 [song] See Me 20:08 White Noise Lead-In 22:33 [song] White Noise 26:28 Here I Am and This is Now Lead-In 30:13 [song] Here I am and This is Now…

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Ep 11: 10 cool things we learned about Iceland! 1:23:45

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Ah, Iceland - the land of fire and ice. And expensive beer, disgusting food, rampant elves, books galore, and babies sleeping outside in sub-zero temperatures. And where there’s a very real danger you might find yourself getting intimate with a relative if you’re not careful! In this episode Scott, Craig and Simone share the 10 coolest facts they l…

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Bizarro World 42:37

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Become a patron of Hesitation Cuts here: https://www.patreon.com/getsetgo 0:00 Episode Intro 0:27 Cold Open 4:17 [song] We Used to Be Friends 8:28 Main Title 9:04 Modern Age Lead-Im 15:44 [song] Modern Age 18:44 Bizarro World Lead-In 21:39 [song] Bizarro World 26:21 Do Over Lead-In 29:06 [song] Do Over 32:20 A Prayer to Doctor Who Lead-In 34:42 [so…