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EP158 – If You Can’t Beat’em, Modem

It’s a slow news day for Angus and Sal so they spend their time setting up Angus’ new hand which hurls them into cyberspace. What history will be revealed and what will the guys do on this new digital frontier.

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236. In Defense of Canola Oil ft. Dennis Bulani!

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with farmer and author Dennis Bulani (@bulanidennis) about canola oil, diversified crop rotations, and the unjust vilification of seed oils. Plus, what do we really mean by ‘bleaching’ and ‘deodorizing’ in the context of food?

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Fiona – Masters of Evil

Untapped Libraries welcomes Fiona to talk about her Doctor Who precon, Masters of Evil. We discuss what it’s like to enter the world of Magic: the Gathering and learning to connect with the game. Vinny and Neale talk about whales, cathode ray tubes, and leaving other players to deal with the aftermath of your Magic shenanigans.

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EP157 – Under the Cover of Dorkness

Angus and Sal are unable to do a normal show this week because they both have big scoops they are keeping close to the chest. Who will show up in the second half? Will it be the guys or two perfectly unrecognizable characters?

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135. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds

Chris Walker of Nerdcraft Nation joins Eunice and Teffer to talk about Stamped, Jason Reynolds’ “remix” of Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism work. We talk about highschool history class, institutional racism, and what anti-racist pedagogy might look like.

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235. Mayonnaise & Aioli!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about mayonnaise and aioli! What makes these two classic egg-based french sauces distinct from each other, and why does it drive Teffer crazy when people conflate the two? We talk Provencal roots, anti-Midwestern snobbery, the stigma against eastern european cuisines, and some of our favorite ways to use these rich, unctuous sauces! Plus, what happens when honey glazed ham, pickles, and popping boba find their way into the Random Meal Generator?

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EP156 – The Highs and Lows of a Safe Workplace

Angus tries to work exposing wrong doers into articles about animals and Sal goes over the changes he has made as Workplace Safety Officer.

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Jane – Peasant Cube

Our guest this episode is Jane who brings her Peasant Cube for us to explore. The cube only has commons and uncommons and is meant to be a welcoming entry to the world of Magic and drafting. The whole thing is unsleeved and fits in an old Fat Pack Box. (Plus you MUST riffle shuffle it!) Vinny and Neale talk about our names, going away to play Magic with your friends for a weekend, and the smash hit segment: Untapped Gems.

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234. Fat is Where the Flavor Lives ft. David Page!

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) interviews David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked), creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana! David tells us the story of his New York upbringing, his whirlwind journalism career, and how he fell in love with food media, creating one of the biggest food shows of all time. He’s had to make some significant dietary changes in recent years for health reasons, but still knows how to have a good time. We talk about how fat is what makes food taste delicious, and how it’s important to still find ways to find joy through your food, even when your diet is a bit restrictive. Plus, what happens beef brisket, tomatoes, and candy canes make their way into the Random Meal Generator?

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EP155 – Falter Ego

Angus can’t get his fix with flatlining anymore and has hit a new low. Sal calls in Dr. Amadeus Personae (Joël Paulin) to help Angus cultivate a new better personae.

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