Serious Business

In which the group, after a long break, continue into Act Four, meet Andrew Hussie, discuss Dave some more, and enjoy the reappearance of Maplehoof. This episode covers pages 1669 (nice) - 1776 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.

In which the group reach the midpoint of Act Four, and the Ascension of Jack Noir. Also discussed are the implications of taking a living creature into your inventory, excitement at being able to say the word Derse, and the nature of the self.  This episode covers pages 1623 - 1668 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.

Sam, Sam and Bastian continue through Homestuck's Fourth Act. Topics discussed include some troll face reveals, how well all the exile bits flow in this section, zodiac placements, and Dave and Jade cheating at Sburb. Sam spoils another character name early. This episode covers pages 1509 - 1622 of Homestuck.

The crew talk about a hundred pages from the beginning of Act Two. Topics discussed include The Land of Light and Rain, how cute the salamanders of LOWAS are, Can Town's military industrial complex, how much we hate Earnest Hemingway, and possible meanings of Dave's entry item. This episode covers pages 1407 - 1508 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which can be read at Homestuck.com. Alternatively, do...

In which the gang begin Act Four, mostly talking about the beginning of Act flash game. Other topics include video game music, the horrors of randomized socialism, and how being mad at your characters for things you made them say isn't actually taking responsibility and doing better. This episode covers 1358 - 1406 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is available to read at Homestuck.com. It's als...

In which the crew discusses Homestuck's Intermission, "Don't Bleed on the Suits." Topics discussed include the divergence in tone from Homestuck's main story, stupid time bullshit, whether or not the intermission could be cut from Homestuck entirely, and why Clubs Deuce is the best. This episode covers pages 1154 to 1357 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to read at Homestuck.com.

In which the gang discusses the end of Act Three. A package is delivered, a long-lost cat resurrected, a letter written, and a gate passed through. This episode covers pages 1052 - 1153 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to read at Homestuck.com.

In which the crew mourns the end of the Vaulthalla running gag, gains some new information on Jade's Dreams, and meet a villain. This episode covers pages 950 - 1051 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck (This is the third of four parts about Act 3).

In which our crew continues through Act 3. A lab is explored. A Grandfather encountered. A new exile met. And a father's room revealed. This episode covers pages 950 through 1051 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to be read at Homestuck.com.

In which the crew discusses the beginning of Homestuck's Third Act, including repeatedly pointing out how Jade breaks the mold from the other kids, talking about how the early music of Homestuck is good, and wonder if Grandpa Harley is actually Reginald Hargreaves. This episode covers pages 760 to 859 of Homestuck.

In which the gang discusses the end of act two, makes much of a to do about spoilers, and spends some chill time with the mayor of can town. This episode covers pages 562 through 579 of Homestuck, which can be read at www.homestuck.com Like this episode? Leave us a review!

In which the gang discusses the mystery of GardenGnostic, Nanasprite's exposition dump, the fluidity with which Homestuck's narrative changes character perspectives, and question the ubiquity of horses in semi-ironic comedy. This episode covers pages 391-561 of Homestuck, the second part of Act 2.

In which the crew enters Act 2, gets side tracked doing meme archaeology, does a live reading of a certain game FAQ, makes sure Rose's Mom is adequately appreciated, spend yet more time talking about agency, and realize that Left Behind fits the criteria for a John Movie. This episode covers pages 249 - 390 of Homestuck. You can view Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff and the Quest for the Missing Spoon at...

In which the crew mourns the death of our protagonist, discusses fatherly antics and the Serious Business app, gushes for a bit about Rose Lalonde, and reaches the end of Act One.

The crew talks about the first half of Act One of Homestuck. Topics discussed include John, Dad, Homestuck as Bildungsroman, and the shrinking American Childhood. Windchime Foley by Clark Powell. 

In the inaugural episode of Serious Business, Sam, Sam, and Bastian discuss their personal histories with Homestuck, approaches to the text, and how we're just a bunch of tumblr kids.

A taste of what's to come. Join Sam, Sam, and Bastian next week Tuesday (4/13) as we begin our dive into the behemoth that is Homestuck.