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It's Xmas in July as we suffer through a heatwave and talk about the return of Santa. This episode gets... weird. It was very hot in the studio and we may not be entirely coherent. Which is to say, less coherent than normal. In addition to the plot about Santa, we also talk about inaccuracies about Neptune, Schmidty's backstory (or lackthereof), and the drinkability of beverages in bathtubs. Also,...

Of all the voyages this podcast voyage has taken you on, the one through a live human being is probably the grossest. We talk about a lot of gross things like colons, worms, toilet sandwiches, and black crunchy tomatoes. Other topics are "Zero G Jugs", Gumbercules, holophoners, and ball rooms. There's a lot going on in this episode. Ben makes a mix CD. Mike sets the bar lower than a limbo stick at...

What would happen if you found yourself on a planet of only women? What if I told you they were both very giant and very much in the mood? There's also a B-plot about Zoidberg which is incredibly tense and crazy and you will be on the edge of your seat. We also talk an awful lot about karaoke and why karaoke is the best and also occasionally the worst. Other talking points are: negotiating tactics...

We finished up season 2 and taking it easy this week! Ben and Mike... yeah, definitely Mike... talk about some of our other favorite shows, countdown (somebody else's) list of the BEST Fox shows ever canceled, and also talk a lot about the things we've gotten wrong over the past two seasons. We hope you enjoy our break and we will be back next week with a new episode of the show! Ben has trouble w...

A lot of people say it's a bad idea to get back together with your ex, but what if it was your ex from A THOUSAND YEARS AGO? What if we sweetened the pot with a little Pauly Shore...buuuudy? We also crack the secret behind self-driving cars, get sued by Elon Musk, start fights with television networks, and in general cause a lot of trouble in this bubble. Ben picks a fight with Pauly Shore. Mike l...

Today we have a shocking tale of HORROR! What if you couldn't control yourself when the clock strikes midnight and you turn into a... car? Also we feel this is probably the episode we end up talking the least about Futurama. We got distracted by a lot of things. Things like Turbo Wolf (Coming to theaters... never), some bizarre infomercial products, Amazon products, and a literal guest appearance...

War! Huh! Good God, what is it good for? TALKIN' A LOT ABOUT BALLS, APPARENTLY. Seriously. We talk a lot about balls today and we're sorry but it is also very relevant to the story. Because balls are involved. We also maybe have some hot news about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Yep, totally real news. Other things we talk about is pretending to be a man to go to war (like Mulan!) and also the crushes...

They say "what if" is a dangerous question to ax, but here at Back to the Futurama, we think it's an INTERESTING question! In the first non-canonical episode, we get tales about giant murderous robots, normal sized murderous Leela, and Al Gore doing some things. It's more interesting than it sounds. Also we talk a lot about Hanson a lot more than we really should but it's not bad. We promise. Ben...

This week's episode is brought to Fishy Joe's and their extreme Walrus Juice! Ride the Walrus! We're talking about Popplers. What are Popplers? They're food... I guess? Or some kind of creature? Is it okay to eat them? We also talk a lot about a lot of other foods... Rocky Mountain Oysters? Yes. Guacamole? Yes. Hot dogs? Yes. Baking soda and capers? Yes. So we hope you brought your appetite. Ben e...

It's Mother's Day! Have you called your mother? Have you vowed to her your unending quest to rebel and take over the planet for her? If not, you should. All she wants is to be the unquestioned overlord of Earth. Also, be prepared for this one to get weird. Because it gets weird. That's... really all we have to say about this one. None of us were comfortable. You may not be comfortable. Ben reveals...

Want to meet at our social club? If not, let's meet at our secret mafia podcast headquarters. If you want to steal some Zuban cigars, or blast a spice weasel in somebody's eye, or own a meat market that is DEFINITELY NOT a front, this podcast is for you. However, we offer you this warning: DO NOT CLAMP. Ben is an evil hipster. Mike delivers a rant.

Howdy, y'all! Today we're goin' to the deep, deep south, to check out the city of Delta Hub! I mean... Atlanta! Make sure to take your pressure pill and grab a trash bag full of oxygen. Oh yeah, and there are mermaids. That's kind of an important part of this episode. And are you #teamsquid or #teamwhale? And of course, we talk about a Futurama dating site that doesn't actually exist but probably...

Are you ready for this week's episode? Just make sure you've already submitted your requisite podcast enjoyment form and submitted it to the Central Bureaucracy. Expected wait time for the delivery of this episode is 4-6 years after they have received this form. Appeals can be made to the committee of internet gags and goofs under regulation 2-87, article K. Ben is made a fool of by time. Mike is...

Good news, everyone! Some day you will become old and die and you will need a successor to carry on your life's work. When you are attempting to select a successor, remember that blood is thicker than water, but podcasts are even thicker. (Please leave us your vast fortune! Please?) Also we sort of end up talking a lot about the coolness of Dungeons and Dragons and for real candles that are pretty...

Good news, everyone! We're logged onto the internet! But I guess we've been on the internet for a while. Is Tinder just the "Filthy, Filthy Chat Room" of 2017? Is leading your Tinder profile with announcing you are a cyclops and the last of your species a winning tactic? Is Tinder available on computers? Also we don't just talk about Tinder, we talk about Futurama too, I guess. This episode is bro...

Hi, I'm George Futurama! Please listen to these good boys talk about my program! If you'd like to talk about the TV show Battlebots, press one now! If you'd like to talk about Bed Bath and Beyond coupons, press two! Seriously though, today we're talking about some good ol' Robot Wrestling. So I hope you have the will of the warrior, because you're going to need it for such an intense episode. Ben...

Love is in the air! So are butts. Lots of butts. And heads? Body parts. Look, we don't really know what we're saying. But what we do know is that we've got a good episode full of Valentine's Day goofs, anti-pimping laws, and a bus to Nutley. How could this be a bad one? Ben buys a ThunderCougarFalconBird. Mike writes a Yelp review.

What would you do if you met somebody who was exactly like you but had a beard and was possibly even more evil than you are? Hang out with them of course. And maybe steal a giant atom from Bob Barker. Also, if you ever wondered what our podcast would sound like if one of the hosts only slept for 4 hours the previous night, wait no longer! Ben is a non-Leela. Mike is a non-Leela.

Love is in the air! Along with a lot of DNA and other things we'd rather not talk about. Strap yourself i... er... Buckle up for a lot of awkward euphemisms on this one because our good friend Dr. Zoidberg isn't bashful about describing the lobsters and the bees. We also find out a lot of weird things about Zoidberg's people! It's a lobster heavy episode! Ben wears a crab tie. Mike has to go powde...

Get into the Xmas spirit and hide from the killer robotic Santa! Today we're talking about Xmas Story! We suggest now is a good time to discuss with your loved ones if they would like 500 stink lizards. We also suggest taking the time to discuss Xmas escape plans with them. Ben gets fired from his job at the margarita factory. Mike is doing the apology dance.

Tired of all the politics in today's news? Come take a break as we talk politics... of the year 3000! Nixon's head comes back with a vengeance and he's here to wreck up the place. We take an extended discussion from some fan mail so this episode may be a bit longer than usual. We also talk about our favorite futuristic political parties, vote for clones, and go bowling with a robot head. Ben becom...

It's a beige alert! We're coming at you hot this week with a hyperchicken and a whole lotta goofs! What happens when a starship captain blows up a $4 billion space station? He obviously gets a job at a package delivery company. But he clearly still has intent to take out the filthy Neutrals of the Neutral planet. I'm going to allow this! Ben is searched for paper. Mike gets in a hose fight.

We're back for SEASON 2! We know you're excited, because we have a chip implanted in our heads to make us feel what you feel. On an unrelated note, have you questioned your Roomba today? Why, you ask? No reason. No reason at all. We're also gonna explore some sewers so I hope you're ready for that. We were not. Ben leaves the spoon in the foot powder. Mike wears a cape.

Today's episode is brought to you by Slurm! It's highly addictive! But just what is the secret ingredient, exactly? Talking points include worms, remembering to tell you when things are worms, secret ingredients, and of course, telling Grunka Lunkas that you hate them. Ben puts his own hand down his throat (and out is compartment...?). Mike reveals his not so secret soda obsession.

Keep all your monuments safe and your promiscuous lawyers on hand because today we're talking about When Aliens Attack! Talking points include Labor Day, monuments, beaches, 90s television, cheddar flavored snack crackers, and the shortiest skirt. Ben starts his own snack podcast. Mike gets fired from 20th Century Fox.