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Hannah did everybody's homework and nobody did hers. It's fine. Erin did some shenanigans with the topic index. Ben is very excited about Hayley William's entire solo album finally being available! Hannah and Ian are trying to grow some of their own food and conquer some very stubborn invasive plants. Erin is "technically" the "first" one to bring Killing Eve as an obsession. Ben has been playing...

Hannah's cat is named Herbert now? Erin's dog got bitten by a snek! He's fine. Ben really appreciates good business. Ben's been watching a kids show that is also definitely for adults. Hannah's been playing a video game that kids definitely love but adults also play. Erin has been listening to LOTS of different kinds of great music.  HOMEWORK: - Watch Adventure Time on Hulu - Play Fortnite on the...

Hannah just simply has to find the episode where we talked about the fart noise in the Backstreet Boys song The Call (spoilers: she doesn't). Everybody remembers a lot of jokes and arguments from old episodes. Erin is eating a Cadbury creme egg through the entire show.  Hannah and Erin are both obsessed with the same thing, causing great turmoil in the order of operations. Ben would like you to pl...

The gang gives updates on their various work from home experiences. Erin tells a story but the story is a joke so don't interrupt her. Ian hides gum from Hannah around the home. Hannah has been making pretty sparkly things to keep the darkness at bay. Erin got a delightfully correct surprise from a bookstore in Wisconsin. Ben has FINISHED Final Fantasy 7 Remake since last week's episode! HOMEWORK:...

Hannah and Ben have been trying to get groceries in the age of corona. Erin feels like you owe her a beer.  Ben has been playing the remake of his favorite video game ever! Hannah has been watching 3 charming musicians sing songs about "confination" on their porch in Barcelona. Erin saw literally at least 20,000 bees this week! HOMEWORK: - Play FF7 Remake or original or watch Ben stream it - Watch...

Ben had a really unusual Zoom meeting experience. Hannah gets darged a lot. Erin is the only one not playing the Animal Crossing. Erin has been watching and re-watching one of the most beautiful movies of 2019. Ben has been watching a series about a post-apocalyptic future, but it's fun! Hannah has been watching a very clever man waste scammers' time on youtube.  HOMEWORK:  - Watch Portrait of a L...

Erin has been making handmade coffee. Hannah has been NOT wearing a bra. Ben and Hannah look a lot alike. Hannah and most of the rest of the world has been playing the new Animal Crossing game! Erin has been watching a great Netflix show about LGBTQIA+ people. Ben has been speedrunning a new Pokemon game because he PB'd Sapphire in an annoying way! HOMEWORK: - Watch Dr. Jeffrey van Wingen's video...

THINGS TO DO IN QUARANTINE WHEN YOU'RE QUARANTINED Go for walks Social Distance Playlists Family Slack (With an opt-in Covid-19 channel) Phone-free day Read a book (Untamed by Glennon Doyle, The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan, etc) Gardening Home movie theater (make the whole house dark and put your phones away and watch a movie) youtube/twitch live streams Nature and birdwatching Organize shit C...

This week is a weird episode, because it's a weird time to be a person in the world right now. We hope that you can enjoy our company as you stay safe in your home and practice good citizenship through social distancing!! Ben has been enjoying the band that made the first film EVER. Hannah reads an email she agrees with! Erin is here to tell you that the best thing you can do for your community an...

Erin saw a very good gay movie but she doesn't want to tell us about it, she just wants you to see it. Ben's also seen it by now. Hannah is a tired BB.  Erin got tired of gym bros so she made her own gym in her garage! Ben has been spending a lot of time thinking about COVID-19, as have we all. Hannah would like you to help her figure out if this one show is good. HOMEWORK: - See Portrait of a Lad...

HUGE welcome to our new 4th co-host, Radiatey! Erin has a drink without ice. Hannah has a beer without alcohol. Hannah just remembered a beloved animated show from the early aughts existed! Erin has been reading an old fave from even earlier. Ben has been learning about how rich, powerful men hide their wrongdoing.  HOMEWORK:  - Watch O'Grady on Youtube - Read Redwall by Brian Jacques - Visit spac...

Ben drinks a laat of waater. Hannah and Ben have weird lumps in their mouths, just like their mom. Erin has started making puns at work. Ben has been playing a hack of an old favorite game and nursing some conspiracy theories about Amazon. Hannah has been playing a video game that's maybe more like an interactive magical realism novel. Erin has the February blues.  HOMEWORK: - Find the Pokemon Cry...

Ben and Hannah are in the same room! Erin is in her usual spot, but with a new camera setup because REASONS! Erin has been following through on some promises from last week. Ben found out he has a brain problem (in addition to his pre-diagnosed jerkiness) that's not really a problem. Hannah can picture Julia Roberts really really well. But her obsession actually has to do with Hayley Williams and...

We got an email and a call from IHOP! Lucia we hope you made it! Hannah has been watching a show of a scary book she read. Erin is about to be the next big Ocarina of Time streamer. Ben waxes poetic about motors.  HOMEWORK: - Watch The Outsider on HBO, read the book by Stephen King - W atch ZFG play Zelda - Make your own randomizer - Be on lookout for twitch streaming from Erin - Shoutout to vitoa...

The gang catches up on Solitaire and beans. Erin receives some chunky tea. Ben is making a $10 scientific instrument in his spare time. Hannah has been going to sleep wow so early. Erin has been watching another LGBTQ-led Showtime series! HOMEWORK: - Buy Ben's stroboscope, $10 guaranteed - Anybody with hot tips on voltage controlled oscillators hit Ben up - Go to bed early - Watch the impeachment...

Erin and Hannah made beans. Ben has a bad short term memory. Erin has a had long term memory. Everybody played a lot of Solitaire this week. Erin had been having a very philosophical book about cooking read to her even though she also checked it out from the library! Ben went to Wachusett for his long weekend! Hannah has been enjoying a family space adventure remake. HOMEWORK: - Check out An Everl...

Erin and Hannah made beans. Ben has a bad short term memory. Erin has a had long term memory. Everybody played a lot of Solitaire this week. Erin had been having a very philosophical book about cooking read to her even though she also checked it out from the library! Ben went to Wachusett for his long weekend! Hannah has been enjoying a family space adventure remake. HOMEWORK: - Check out An Everl...

Hannah turns into the devil briefly and then tells a story about a forehead hickey. Erin is 55, according to her ads. Hannah has found the best Solitaire App, you can all stop looking. Erin has been having a book about people read to her. Ben has a new work habit that is very science. HOMEWORK: - Download the Solitaire: Decked Out app - Listen to the audiobook for Talking to Strangers by Malcolm G...

We got a voicemail AND an email, and we could not be more excited to talk more about beans! Truly, it is the year of the BEAN! Ben has found a new favorite Boston-area vegetarian restaurant. Hannah loves The Magicians and just can't stop saying the word "good" about it. Erin has a bean-related New Year's resolution (as we all should). HOMEWORK: - Beck's Rancho Gordo Bean Recommendations!! (with hy...

We got a voicemail AND an email, and we could not be more excited to talk more about beans! Truly, it is the year of the BEAN! Ben has found a new favorite Boston-area vegetarian restaurant. Hannah loves The Magicians and just can't stop saying the word "good" about it. Erin has a bean-related New Year's resolution (as we all should). HOMEWORK: - Beck's Rancho Gordo Bean Recommendations!! (with hy...

We got a voicemail AND an email, and we could not be more excited to talk more about beans! Truly, it is the year of the BEAN! Ben has found a new favorite Boston-area vegetarian restaurant. Hannah loves The Magicians and just can't stop saying the word "good" about it. Erin has a bean-related New Year's resolution (as we all should). HOMEWORK: - Beck's Rancho Gordo Bean Recommendations!! (with hy...

Ben started a new job! Hannah has a very inappropriate-sounding story about gassing up her car. We got a wonderful voicemail about a bean pot!  Erin and Molly have been enjoying a nostalgic problematic fave. Ben has been playing a Real-Time Strategy game on the Switch. Hannah has been bringing a new beverage to every holiday party.  HOMEWORK - Check out the Rancho Gordo Mixteca Bean Pot (and their...

Ben tells the tale of his experience chasing a snowstorm across the United States in the week before Christmas. Erin is hanging with cute cats and great people in Maryland.  Hannah's really into doing puzzles while watching The Witcher. Erin is re-reading a new classic of a novel, and talking about it on the show specifically so that her wife will read it. Ben is falling in love with a new season...

HEADS UP: No new ep next week 12/22/19 due to Ben moving back to MA!! Talk at you on 12/29! Ben finished grad school! Erin had to take care of something. Hannah has ginger in her nose! This week we also share our greatest fears. Ben has been preoccupied with driving cross country and with the Red Sox's budget. Hannah FINALLY found a way to watch shows on HBOGO again! Erin and every other lesbian i...

We are back! Thanksgiving was great, heartwarming, and fun. Ben has a new Benchst friend. Erin started a new job! Erin has been listening to Jonathan Van Ness's book Over The Top and LOVING it! Ben and Hannah have been playing Pokemon just so freaking constantly that they can't think of ONE other thing to talk about between the two of them.  HOMEWORK: - Listen to Over The Top by Jonathan Van Ness...