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The first and only podcast bringing you weekly case studies in the pop culture of a dying empire. Every Wednesday, co-hosts Josh, Brian, and A.J. dissect an artifact of popular culture, breaking down how its narrative choices reflect or subvert the reactionary political project. From video games to movies to theater to an apparently infinite supply of evangelical Christian radio drama, we expose the machinations of the worst of all possible worlds in order to figure out how to build a better one. Also, we have bits.
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
The lads hop on their choppers and make for the 4077th as they return to Korea for another installment in their ongoing coverage of the most critically acclaimed sitcoms of all time: MASH. Topics include the evolution of Margaret O’Houlihan, the zaniness of Frank Burns, and how losing some of your best cast members can transform your show into the best version of itself.
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Media Referenced in this Episode:
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MASH
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Season Four, Episode One: “Welcome to Korea”
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Season Four, Episode Two: “Change in Command”
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Season Five, Episode Two: “Margaret’s Engagement”
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Season Five, Episode Seven: “Dear Sigmund”
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Season Five, Episode Twenty-Four: “Margaret’s Marriage”
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Have You Seen This? Episode 135 “It!” feat. Josh Boerman and Brian Alford
TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com
Interstitial: “Another Brief Message from Alan Alda” // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. Eleanor Philips as “Ellie Philips” and A.J. Ditty as “Alan Alda”
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