Fiction Check Podcast
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Fiction Check is a podcast from two hosts processing the world around us through the lens of fiction and our identities. We talk all things nerdy, and how it often gives us a reality check. Which is doubly important living through our waking nightmare.
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Andor Season 2, Ep 10-12 Finale Deep Dive (ft. Steve!!) | |Imperial Careerism & Rebel Community| What we Sacrifice?
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Come listen to our finale deep dive of #Andor, S2 EP10-12! With our first guest on the pod, the mysterious Steve, we get into Imperial Careerism vs Rebellion Community, K2SO’s hallway scenes, and the bittersweet end of an amazing show! open.spotify.com/episode/2i4K...
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The "factual background" begins with something irrelevant and erroneous. Dallas is not in Oregon, and the Dallas shooting wasn't connected to any ICE protest.
If that's enough for the President to federalize a different state's National Guard and deploy them elsewhere, then the power is limitless.
If that's enough for the President to federalize a different state's National Guard and deploy them elsewhere, then the power is limitless.
October 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The "factual background" begins with something irrelevant and erroneous. Dallas is not in Oregon, and the Dallas shooting wasn't connected to any ICE protest.
If that's enough for the President to federalize a different state's National Guard and deploy them elsewhere, then the power is limitless.
If that's enough for the President to federalize a different state's National Guard and deploy them elsewhere, then the power is limitless.
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One never knows from oral argument, but listening to DOJ's (aggressive) argument I get the impression that their odds of winning on appeal are non-terrific.
Abbe Lowell up for the appellee now.
Abbe Lowell up for the appellee now.
Just now: In 3d Circuit argument over whether Alina Habba was properly appointed, Circuit Judge D Brooks Smith asks whether govt's theory isn't a "complete circumvention of the [Constitution's] appointments clause"? (Reagan appointed Smith to DCt; GWB appointed him to appeals court.)
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
One never knows from oral argument, but listening to DOJ's (aggressive) argument I get the impression that their odds of winning on appeal are non-terrific.
Abbe Lowell up for the appellee now.
Abbe Lowell up for the appellee now.
Join us for our first episode talking about James Gunn's Superman, the cinematic kick off of the DCU, and what's to come for DC fans!
We’ll talk about the tense Lois & Clark interview, the villainy of Lex Luthor, the Geopolitics of Superman, new DCU shows, & more! open.spotify.com/episode/0syE...
We’ll talk about the tense Lois & Clark interview, the villainy of Lex Luthor, the Geopolitics of Superman, new DCU shows, & more! open.spotify.com/episode/0syE...
'Superman' Review | Navigating the Geopolitics of The Superman | The Rich Lineup of Unused DC Characters |The Start of the New DCU
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July 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join us for our first episode talking about James Gunn's Superman, the cinematic kick off of the DCU, and what's to come for DC fans!
We’ll talk about the tense Lois & Clark interview, the villainy of Lex Luthor, the Geopolitics of Superman, new DCU shows, & more! open.spotify.com/episode/0syE...
We’ll talk about the tense Lois & Clark interview, the villainy of Lex Luthor, the Geopolitics of Superman, new DCU shows, & more! open.spotify.com/episode/0syE...
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The Trump administration is at war with higher education in the United States. The question is not “will universities resist or submit” — it is: “will they survive the onslaught?”
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
June 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Trump administration is at war with higher education in the United States. The question is not “will universities resist or submit” — it is: “will they survive the onslaught?”
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
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Mission: Impossible -- the Joni Ernst version
ETHAN HUNT: The life of everyone on the planet is hanging in the balance.
ERNST: (shrugs) Well, we're all going to die sometime.
ETHAN HUNT: The life of everyone on the planet is hanging in the balance.
ERNST: (shrugs) Well, we're all going to die sometime.
May 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Mission: Impossible -- the Joni Ernst version
ETHAN HUNT: The life of everyone on the planet is hanging in the balance.
ERNST: (shrugs) Well, we're all going to die sometime.
ETHAN HUNT: The life of everyone on the planet is hanging in the balance.
ERNST: (shrugs) Well, we're all going to die sometime.
“There is a wound that won't heal at the center of the galaxy. There is a darkness reaching like rust into everything around us. We let it grow, and now it's here. It's here and it's not visiting anymore. It wants to stay.
…it is never more alive than when we asleep.”
- Maarva Andor
…it is never more alive than when we asleep.”
- Maarva Andor
May 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“There is a wound that won't heal at the center of the galaxy. There is a darkness reaching like rust into everything around us. We let it grow, and now it's here. It's here and it's not visiting anymore. It wants to stay.
…it is never more alive than when we asleep.”
- Maarva Andor
…it is never more alive than when we asleep.”
- Maarva Andor
Come listen to our finale deep dive of #Andor, S2 EP10-12! With our first guest on the pod, the mysterious Steve, we get into Imperial Careerism vs Rebellion Community, K2SO’s hallway scenes, and the bittersweet end of an amazing show! open.spotify.com/episode/2i4K...
Andor Season 2, Ep 10-12 Finale Deep Dive (ft. Steve!!) | |Imperial Careerism & Rebel Community| What we Sacrifice?
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May 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Come listen to our finale deep dive of #Andor, S2 EP10-12! With our first guest on the pod, the mysterious Steve, we get into Imperial Careerism vs Rebellion Community, K2SO’s hallway scenes, and the bittersweet end of an amazing show! open.spotify.com/episode/2i4K...
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I actually really appreciate Andor for being a perfect show to play immediately into Rogue One which is the perfect movie to play directly into A New Hope
I think it’s now really cool that the peak “A New Hope” experience is now maxed out at 1,450 minutes
I think it’s now really cool that the peak “A New Hope” experience is now maxed out at 1,450 minutes
a man is standing in front of a darth vader helmet .
ALT: a man is standing in front of a darth vader helmet .
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May 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I actually really appreciate Andor for being a perfect show to play immediately into Rogue One which is the perfect movie to play directly into A New Hope
I think it’s now really cool that the peak “A New Hope” experience is now maxed out at 1,450 minutes
I think it’s now really cool that the peak “A New Hope” experience is now maxed out at 1,450 minutes
“And remember this: the Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear.” - Karis Nemik
Pam Bondi gives off Dedra from Andor vibes in more ways than one.
IYKYK
IYKYK
May 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“And remember this: the Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear.” - Karis Nemik
The Best Boy! GI ROBOT Reporting for Duty!
May 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Best Boy! GI ROBOT Reporting for Duty!
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Andor is pretty good, I'm really enjoying Andor.
May 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Andor is pretty good, I'm really enjoying Andor.
The finale is almost here! Till then, come listen, follow and share our deep dive into #Andor S2, Ep 7-9! We get into jaw dropping moments on Ghorman & Mon Mothma’s Rebellion! Our convo on the Force: predestination vs free will, was also a fav part of this episode! open.spotify.com/episode/5hZv...
Andor Season 2, Ep 7-9 Deep Dive |The Ghorman Massacre |Mon Mothma's Rebellion| Bix, Cassian, & The Will of The Force
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May 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The finale is almost here! Till then, come listen, follow and share our deep dive into #Andor S2, Ep 7-9! We get into jaw dropping moments on Ghorman & Mon Mothma’s Rebellion! Our convo on the Force: predestination vs free will, was also a fav part of this episode! open.spotify.com/episode/5hZv...
Enjoy these Out of context spoilers #Andor Season 2 spoilers while we record a new deep dive of “Fiction Check” for these breathtaking last episodes of the show!
#starwars #swpodcast #monmothma #theempire #ghorman
#starwars #swpodcast #monmothma #theempire #ghorman
May 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Enjoy these Out of context spoilers #Andor Season 2 spoilers while we record a new deep dive of “Fiction Check” for these breathtaking last episodes of the show!
#starwars #swpodcast #monmothma #theempire #ghorman
#starwars #swpodcast #monmothma #theempire #ghorman
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Mon Mothma has arrived at the Met Gala
May 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Mon Mothma has arrived at the Met Gala
Does anyone think we are going to see the Rebels Mon Mothma speech expanded in live action tonight?? #Andor #starwars #starwarspod #FictionCheck
May 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Does anyone think we are going to see the Rebels Mon Mothma speech expanded in live action tonight?? #Andor #starwars #starwarspod #FictionCheck
Trying to catch up on what happened during #Andor episodes 4-6 before the three episode drop tonight? Check out our deep dive into all things Ghorman and the couples that make this season of Andor come to life!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Andor Season 2, Ep 4-6 Deep Dive |Ghorman Worldbuilding | Resistance & Love
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May 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trying to catch up on what happened during #Andor episodes 4-6 before the three episode drop tonight? Check out our deep dive into all things Ghorman and the couples that make this season of Andor come to life!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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OMG - Varian Skye just showed up to the #metgala2025 looking absolutely fabulous!
Definitely showcasing some of the finest Ghorman materials.
Definitely showcasing some of the finest Ghorman materials.
May 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
OMG - Varian Skye just showed up to the #metgala2025 looking absolutely fabulous!
Definitely showcasing some of the finest Ghorman materials.
Definitely showcasing some of the finest Ghorman materials.
If you’re interested in the connections between the Imperial plot on Ghorman and its historical connections to the Nazi Wansee Conference, check out this article and our #Andor Season 2, Episode 1-3 deep dive!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
May 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
If you’re interested in the connections between the Imperial plot on Ghorman and its historical connections to the Nazi Wansee Conference, check out this article and our #Andor Season 2, Episode 1-3 deep dive!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6FiI3T4...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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April 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Listen, follow and share our deep dive into #Andor S2, Ep 4-6! We get into the amazing worldbuilding around Ghorman/WW2 parallels, ,connection of relationships & resistance, & the cattiest dinner party in Andor…which is saying a lot! #starwarspodcast #maythefourth
open.spotify.com/episode/79FB...
open.spotify.com/episode/79FB...
Andor Season 2, Ep 4-6 Deep Dive |Ghorman Worldbuilding | Resistance & Love
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May 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Listen, follow and share our deep dive into #Andor S2, Ep 4-6! We get into the amazing worldbuilding around Ghorman/WW2 parallels, ,connection of relationships & resistance, & the cattiest dinner party in Andor…which is saying a lot! #starwarspodcast #maythefourth
open.spotify.com/episode/79FB...
open.spotify.com/episode/79FB...
May 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Star Wars taught me more of a moral code than any Bible verse. The power of Hope, the importance of Friendship and Loyalty, embracing Diversity and Acceptance, the perils of Hubris and Arrogance—and the balance between Light and Dark…
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
May 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Star Wars taught me more of a moral code than any Bible verse. The power of Hope, the importance of Friendship and Loyalty, embracing Diversity and Acceptance, the perils of Hubris and Arrogance—and the balance between Light and Dark…
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
We will watch your career with great interest, Governor Pritzker!
May 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We will watch your career with great interest, Governor Pritzker!