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What do you think would be some effective ways for "the small man" to boycott or speak out about corporations and their practices AND what sort of topic would mobilize one to do so (e.g., Texas and the abortion law)?

This week, Dave, Justin, and Ashley DIDN'T watch Keep Breathing, the #1 show on Netflix. We were just too swamped because of reasons. This episode is Justin's explanation and apologies and pleas for Lin-Manuel Miranda to come on the show for some reason. 

At what age is appropriate for kids to start cooking for themselves?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched The Gray Man. Here’s the Netflix synopsis “When the CIA's top asset -- his identity known to no one -- uncovers agency secrets, he triggers a global hunt by assassins set loose by his ex-colleague.” Justin was bored by all the action, recycled plot lines, and hedge mazes. Dave was reminded how much he loved The Bourne Ultimatum. Ashley revealed her crush...

This week, Justin and Dave watched Resident Evil. Here’s the Netflix synopsis “Fourteen years after a deadly virus caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by infected creatures while being haunted by her past, her father, and what happened to her sister, Billie." Dave did a deep dive into corporations as portrayed in Hollywood films and concluded that there i...

Do you think there could ever be a "Terran" dollar? And a Terran pay scale as well as Terran tax scale so all people can move about freely and have one money system?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched The Sea Beast. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters - and make history to boot.” Ashley loved the seafaring lingo. Dave sees this film as a commentary on human ignorance and our ruthless war against the natural world. Justin thinks this...

how to be a helpful but safe bystander? & so WHY do bystanders sometimes fail to help when they see someone in danger? survival mode? frozen? scared? do you help? call 911? are there a set of rules for when and when not or ways to do it? Best case scenarios? does gender play a role?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Stranger Things, Season 4 Episodes 8 and 9. Here’s the Netflix synopsis for Episodes 8 and 9: "Nancy has sobering visions, and El passes an important test; back in Hawkins, the gang gathers supplies and prepares for battles. With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins and the world itself."...

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched The Umbrella Academy, Season 3, Episode 1. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “After averting doomsday in Dallas, the siblings return to a very different academy, now ruled by the powerful and hostile Sparrows.” Ashley was super bummed about the protracted dance montage scene. Justin relived a traumatic experience of being peed on. Dave wished they had quit af...

How would you start a conversion of a yard to farming like the old days due to the cost of groceries? And would the barter system possibly work? For example, trading veg for dairy ...moose or venison for fish etc.

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Spiderhead. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “Two inmates form a connection while grappling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by a brilliant visionary who experiments on his subjects with mind-altering drugs.” Dave really enjoyed the airplane in this movie. And the car. And the boat. Ashley has a bone to pick with Chris Hemsworth's invo...

Do trees feel pain?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Hustle.  Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “After a down-on-his-luck basketball scout discovers an extraordinary player abroad, he brings the phenom back without his team's approval.” Ashley loved this film despite knowing nothing about basketball and the Philadelphia “72ers”. Justin was shocked that a sportsball film with Adam Sandler in it was in fact...

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Interceptor.  Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "One Army captain is forced use her years of tactical training and military expertise when a simultaneous coordinated attack threatens the remote missile interceptor station of which she is in command.” Justin couldn’t figure out if we were meant to be rooting for or against the bad guy. Ashley appreciated...

Is there car or vehicle etiquette or "rules"? i.e. releasing of gases, in charge of music or volume, the climate or chip ins if you're a ride along, food and drink etc.?.. & what would they be?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Stranger Things (Season 4). Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.” Ranke joins the group to dive deep into Stranger Things trivia (complete with footnotes). Ashley loves Milli...

How long should one wait to report a debit card lost or stolen (if you know you've misplaced it somewhere)? Some banks don't show you current transactions on their mobile or online app, and you lose all access to your accounts until you get a new card (same day if you go the branch; 4-6 days by mail). Personally, I waited 3 days. Now that my cards have been reported lost I will most likely find th...

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched A Perfect Pairing. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: " To win over a major client, a go-getter LA wine executive signs on to work at an Australian sheep farm, where she sparks with a rugged and mysterious local. Justin enjoyed this unassuming (maybe bland?) romcom, which made him question his sanity. Ashley enjoyed the shirtless man. No surprise there. Dave w...

Where's the line between asking for a favor and paying for help?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Senior Year. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "A high-school cheerleader falls into a coma before her prom; twenty years later, she awakens and wants to return to high school to reclaim her status and become prom queen.” We finally have a film that pandered to Ashley’s millennial demographic, which officially means that Ashley is OLD. She didn’t like being p...

What’s the best music to play to chase people out of a party?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched 365 Days: This Day. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "Laura and Massimo attempt to piece their lives back together following the inter-mafia conflict. However, Massimo's family ties and a mysterious man bidding for Laura's heart complicate the lovers' lives." This was so difficult to watch that both Ashley and Justin had to fast-forward through the second ha...

How do I stop my cat from licking me! I need some thoughts. I have a lovely, sweet cat - he greets people at the door, sleeps within sight of me all day when I work from home, and will give you a little thank you lick when you pet him. This is the problem. I've noticed that after I apply moisturizer to my face or hands, or lip balm to my lips, it's not one or two licks. He's WAY more interested in...

This week, Justin and Dave watched Ozark. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "A financial advisor drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder money to appease a drug boss. The Byrdes and their teenage kids, Charlotte and Jonah, are, for all intents and purposes, an ordinary family with ordinary lives.” Justin appreciated the production value involved in this show, but had...