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We’re slo-mo strutting into “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” aka the season 1 finale of Yellowjackets. As we do, we’re taking time to side-eye just about everyone. Misty is sus, Tai is sus, Lottie is super sus, hell, even that bear was kinda sus. We don’t know who to trust anymore! One thing we do know, though: Jackie absolutely wouldn’t have wanted any of this. Justice for Jackie! (Just-ice for Jackie?!) Oh, and also, Word Definition .net defines a finale as: the final time we see Allie - and we’re praying to the ancient Gods of sky and dirt for that to be so.

Thanks for watching our season 1 coverage! We’ll see you soon for season 2!

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We’re getting all dolled (and dosed) up for Doomcoming, with very special guest Abbie Darling! Join us as we drink rotten berries and sing along to Kiss From A Rose. As we caw-caw at the Full Moon, and contemplate a possibly demonic presence in the Canadian wilderness. The more the merrier, apparently, as a sudden influx of girls we’ve never ever seen before has us wondering, are we the mushrooms? Plus, we hate to break it to you, but there is NO book club.

You can join a pretty cool club of people that own a custom piece of jewellery or upcycled clothing from the fabulous Abbie Darling. Check her out in all the places at the links below!

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We are deep in our feels as we discuss all of the emotional ups and (many, many) downs of Yellowjackets episode 8 - Flight of the Bumblebee. From harrowing rescue missions, to vulnerable heart-to-hearts, to petty breakups, to betrayal, and one explosively horrific death, it’s a lot to deal with, Finers. Even Misty is crying! But instead of relapsing on carpet drugs, let’s get through this together!

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Make sure you’ve got your bone-that-doesn’t-burn necklace, a cheap bottle of gas station liquor, and an Etsy reject duffle bag, cause we’re diving into the river of blood that is Yellowjackets episode 7 - No Compass. As we explore the woods with a faulty compass, we’re contemplating things like… is Tai’s ancestry connected to wolves? How in the hell did Jackie find Shauna’s journal? What did Shauna mean when she said “we can just sneak out a window” to Natalie? And just where does Adam fall on a scale of annoying to awful? Tune in for all that and more!

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Baptisms, blackmail, and brunch…oh my. This is an episode we’ve been waiting for and it did not disappoint. Things we learned from “Saints” - Tai and Shauna are the real BFFs. Jackie is indifferent *at best* towards rabbits. Adult Nat is mixing styles in a way no one else can. Christina Ricci is still the best. JEFF CAN GET IT ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT. Oh, and abortion should be accessible, safe, and free. (Ok, we already knew that last one, but it had to be said.) What did you learn from this episode? What would you miss more if stranded in the woods, cheesesteaks or your partner who sticks up for you and has a rockin’ bod?

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It’s Halloween…sort of! And this episode has plenty of tricks and treats. Tricks like Shauna faking being on the rag with the rest of the gals. Or Jeff thinking he’s invited himself to a clambake book club when it’s really a threesome with a stranger. Or Misty giving Nat a “harmless” owl shaped diffuser. Treats like Callie being put in her place. Or the super sweet and wholesome opening dance number. Or Tai and Van kissing behind a tree. All that and more as we discuss Yellowjackets episode 5 - “Blood Hive.”

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We’re drinking shitty vodka with Shauna, fancy champagne with Tai, and chocolate martinis with Misty, as we chat about Yellowjackets episode 4 - “Bear Down.” Here’s a question for you Finers, what helps you poop? Is it the sweet sound of Misty Quigley’s singing voice? Or perhaps the deliciousness of a rich person being told to fuck themselves? Or maybe you need something more intense, like coming nose to nose with a moving plane? Whatever you need, we hope you’re staying regular and enjoying our rewatch!

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The Yellowjackets say goodbye to their friend and hello to some fresh digs. Only issue - it’s potentially haunted?! How much more can our gals handle at this point? Shauna escalates things with Adam begging the question once again is Adam hotter than Jeff? Nat and Misty bond over the musical soundtrack for Cats and Taissa struggles to balance home/life as her opponent takes a real “bite” into the competition. All this and more in our coverage for Yellowjackets episode 3, “The Dollhouse” with special guest Coral from Wholesome Peaks. Some questions for you; Was Flex always hot? Why was Adam really at the hotel? Would you have left the plane in search of higher ground? And perhaps as equally important - what’s in the woods and is it the person with no eyes??

*This episode is available in video format on Spotify and Patreon. Patrons get early access to all video episodes.

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It’s time to share a deep secret, like the kind that could crash a plane, so gather round the fire as we discuss Yellowjackets episode 2, “F Sharp.” We’ve got some questions for you, dear Finers - Was this Misty’s antihero origin story? Jackie is a bitch, but how much of a bitch is she? What does the symbol look like to you? Is Shauna hiding her true self from her family? Who’s hotter: Jeff, Adam, or Kevin? And what would YOU do with thousands of TJ Bucks?!

*This episode is available in video format on Spotify and Patreon. Patrons get early access to all video episodes.

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We're kicking off our Yellowjackets season 1 rewatch! We are buzzing with anticipation for season 2, and figured we all could use a little refresher on what's already happened. Spoilers are inevitable, so if you're new to the hive, listen at your own risk! 

A video version of this podcast is available on Spotify. It was first created back in early 2022 for our Bookhouse Babe Patrons. It was before we had a better handle on audio for Zoom, so J's track may not have the quality you're used to, apologies!

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We’re celebrating 3 years of podcasting together by answering all your wonderful and strange questions! Ever wonder what the Damn Fine Duo would do in a Freaky Friday body swap situation? Or how fast they can throw a raisinete? Or what about the TV show that best describes their personality?

Wow, those are weird things to wonder about us! But, turns out, other people have wondered the same things, and we have the answers you’ve been seeking - all in this episode!

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Get your personal items ready for sacrifice, don’t forget that jar of bile, and make sure you have Subway napkins on hand, cause this batch of The Midnight Club episodes is truly emotionally devastating. Like, how the HELL, did *redacted* become such a fave character here at DFTV? All we know is, we weren’t ready to say goodbye. Jasmin was ready (and thrilled) to finally get scared. And Mells was beyond pleased when *spoiler* discovered *spoiler* in the *spoiler* and validated our initial theories about them.

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Come join us for a spooky elevator ride, down to an even spookier secret chamber, for a discussion of a not-so-spooky show. What The Midnight Club lacks in traditional horror scares, it certainly makes up for in its raw and honest storytelling and intriguing mysteries. In this discussion we once again share what's working for us about this show and what's not, as well as getting kinda deep about life, death, and birthdays. What are your thoughts on the latest Mike Flanagan show? Head to our Instagram to let us know!

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Grab a mug and meet us in the library by the fire, cause we’re kicking off our coverage of the new Netflix series, The Midnight Club. We discuss what worked for us and what didn’t, and whether we’re hopeful for the rest of the season. Also, the 90s are so back, and we are loving it! Have you watched the first 2 episodes of The Midnight Club yet? What did you think?! Will you continue watching?

This episode was recorded LIVE during a P*treon exclusive hangout, and the video replay is available for ALL membership tiers right now. If you’re interested in joining us for future LIVE recordings, or want more bonus content, check out our P*treon page for more details. Link below!

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We’re sharing stories from our trip to Twin Peaks. The laughs, the tears, the really weird stuff, it’s all here. Hope you have a wonderful and strange listening experience.

Be sure to check out all of the amazing people we mention in the show:

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The Twin Peaks void can’t be filled with just one TV show, so we’re here to discuss eight different ones. Welcome back to the Weekly Watch! We catch up on shows like Umbrella Academy and American Horror Stories, and give some recommendations for shows that have been bringing us joy lately. Plus, we can’t believe how much we’re both loving Westworld S4, and we head down an unexpected rabbit hole while chatting about it - who’s your Daddy Delos?

Also, quick follow up from J - Countdown is a game show about Maths and LETTERS, not Maths and numbers. *palm to forehead*
Also, also, this episode is available in video format over on our Patreon!

What have you been watching? Are you enjoying the new seasons of AHStories and Westworld? Head to our Instagram to let us know!

Shows we discuss:

• 8:30-20:00 - American Horror Stories (S2 E1)
• 20:00-23:20 - What We Do In The Shadows (S4)
• 23:20-29:35 - Gravity Falls
• 29:35-35:45 - RuPaul’s Drag Race / Trixie Mattel’s new series
• 35:45-42:55 - Umbrella Academy (S3 E1-3)
• 42:55-45:40 - Riverdale (S6)
• 45:40-49:40 - 8 out 10 Cats Does Countdown
• 49:40-79:30 - Westworld (S4 E1-5)

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Join us as we wrap our coverage of Twin Peaks The Return. We share some of our favorite moments, our least favorite characters, the storylines we believe are underrated, the places we loved spending time, the Roadhouse performances that had us jamming out, and so much more! PLUS, we got some amazing listener feedback that we can’t wait for you to hear!

This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience - er, like, a Zoom call for our Patrons - so there is a video version available for anyone on the Tardigrade Detective level and up. Check the link below for more info!

And though we are moving on to other TV shows, we do have plans to keep the Twin Peaks conversation going, so stay tuned for more details!

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Awkward road trips. Cringey hook-ups. Unpleasant men. Uncomfortable doorway conversations. And clunky jazz. There’s something for everyone in The Return Part 18! Join us as we bid farewell to our episodic coverage of Twin Peaks and contemplate this question: Is it the story of the little girl who lived down the lane? IS IT?

This episode is also available in video format, exclusively for our Bookhouse Babes tier on Patreon - check out the link below for more info!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Eighteen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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Our BFFs from Talking Backwards (minus Tyler, sadly) are back to help us take a deep dive into The Return: Part 17. And it’s a good thing too, because we have a lot of questions.

Like, why did Gordon keep such important info from Albert? Was Andy putting on a show for Mr. C? Can Freddie see bloody-face-Billy-the-drunk? Why is James here? Which Cooper does the superimposed face belong to? Why doesn’t the One Armed Man talk backwards anymore? Why does Jeffries say “you can go IN now?” (He’s obviously as crass as the Damn Fine Duo since he also mentioned how slippery things were in there!) And does Cooper like Candy and her sandwiches, or is he over it?

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Seventeen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

Grab your walkmans and make sure your fave song is cued up, Finers, cause we’re chatting about “Dear Billy.” Here’s the highlights…

Robin is a boss - show some respect, Nance
Does Will “like like” Mike?
How did Hopper get to Russia?
Which peanut butter is best? (It’s crunchy)
Give Erica her Nintendo with Duck Hunt!
Is Vecna even in the Upside Down?
SADIE SINK IS EVERYTHING

**This episode was recorded at the same time as our coverage for episodes 2 & 3, and ALL THREE episodes are available right now in both audio AND video format over on our Patreon. Check the bio for more info!

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So, it was like, electricity? You bet your butts it was!

We could feel the energy that surges through The Return Part 16 while we recorded this episode, and damn did it make for a wonderful and strange chat! There’s no better episode to be amped up about though, considering all the epic moments it holds. There’s Richard’s electrifying demise, Chantal & Hutch’s fiery exit, Diane’s shocking identity reveal, Audrey’s jolt back to…reality? And Cooper is 100% charged and back in action! Whew - we think it’s time to unplug and enjoy a couple Bloody Mary’s, how about you?

This episode is also available in video format - with a TON of extra footage not included in the audio - over on our Patreon page! We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Sixteen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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Grab some risotto and find a seat at the table, Finers, cause the conversation around this dinner table is lively as we chat about “The Monster and The Superhero.” Here’s some highlights…

Dr. Owens is a deep sleeper.
Is El the antagonist?
Turns out, you don’t have to write teenage boys as cliched monsters!
Does Nancy not remember all the wild shit she’s seen in seasons 1 through 3?
Steve needs to cut the shit.
Lucas makes us proud…eventually.

**This episode was recorded at the same time as our coverage for episodes 2 & 4, and ALL THREE episodes are available right now in both audio AND video format over on our Patreon. Check the bio for more info!

Grab your roller skates, Finers, we’re heading to Rink-O-Mania to discuss “Vecna’s Curse.” Here’s some highlights…

Angela fucked around and found out
Murray has a Windom Earle computer
Robin and Steve are Power Rangers
Nancy is a Dixie cup
Joyce did it first, Dylan
Vecna…is that a tramp stamp of power?

**This episode was recorded at the same time as our coverage for episodes 3 & 4, and ALL THREE episodes are available right now in both audio AND video format over on our Patreon. Clink the link below to learn more!

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No, YOU’RE crying. Okay, we’re crying too. This is a big one, Finers. A banger, if you will. Ed and Norma, and Nadine, finally find their happily ever after. Philip Jeffries finds a new happy place inside of a percolator. The audience finds some satisfaction in seeing Richard get his ass beat. James and Bobby find themselves in a familiar situation. Mr. D finds out what happens when you stick a fork in a socket. Margaret helps us find some level of peace in her concept of death - that it’s just a change, not an end. And now, we must go find our subway napkins…

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Fifteen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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Stranger Things is back, and it’s darker and scarier than ever - probably because everyone is in high school now. Remember high school? Terrifying.

We dive deep into “The Hellfire Club” and discuss things like…

Sadie Sink being the MVP.
Mells’ new crush - move over Mr. C!
The price of weed makes Jasmin want to time travel.
Does anyone still care about Nancy and Jonathan?
Elle and Will’s new dynamic.
ALL THAT STONE WASH (acid wash?) DENIM.
And how Angela can eat a bag of dicks.

Have you started your Stranger Things binge yet? What are you thinking so far?! Let us know in the comments!

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You are the dreamer, dearest listener, and your dreams are about to come true, because our friends Michael and Dave from The Center Cut podcast are finally back on the show!

They help us dig deep on some big topics like dreams, consciousness, and just what the hell is going on at the Roadhouse. We also address very important concerns, like whether or not the Brennan’s actually vacationed in Bora Bora, and if Bobby had the turkey or the ham sandwich. Also, just what exactly makes an ancient phrase, an ancient phrase? All this and more in our coverage of The Return: Part 14!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Fourteen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

Here’s where you can check out The Center Cut - and you’re definitely going to want to, because they’ve got some fantastic shows coming up!

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Kindergarten games, nursery school rhymes, and playground shenanigans. Pies that save lives, missing potatoes, and soup to go. Somehow, it all connects, but the thing we’re most interested in this week is - You down with CPH?

This podcast is also available in video format over on our Patreon page! Come to see Mells’ amazing shirt, stay for all the extra content cut from the audio version!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Thirteen, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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We’re back for part 2 of our Severance season one coverage, and joined once again by our Ricken book club buddies - Coral W, Abbie D, & Patrick M! This time around we’re enjoying some melon and a little bawdy funk, while we discuss and speculate on…

Goats. How long is too long in the washroom? How different are the innie versions and outie versions of the severed folks? What’s the deal with Cobel? What year is this? How much of this is being orchestrated by Lumon? What’s the appeal of the waffle party? (Aside from all the delicious syrups of course.) What do we want to see in season 2? And what connections do we see between Severance and Twin Peaks? Plus, a well overdue Ricken respect section.

SPOILERS for ALL of Severance season one!

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Tammy finds acceptance. Diane finds coordinates (+2.) Sarah isn’t happy to find a new turkey jerky. Audrey really wants to find Billy. And French Woman finds there is plenty of time. It’s a big episode for the women of Twin Peaks, so we had to ask one of our fave ladies to come and discuss it with us - Abbie Darling of Abbie Darling Customs and the brand new podcast “Sidetracked with Abbie and Jon” is here with us this week!

Also, have you ever wondered what Spiderman and Twin Peaks have in common? Get ready to find out as we cover The Return Part 12, “Let’s Rock.”

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We teamed up with our pals Coral W, Abbie D, & Patrick M to enjoy a coveted AF egg bar social, and discuss Severance season one. Turns out we had a lot to say, so we split the recording in half - just like a severed brain. Here’s what we chat about and speculate on in part one…

Our highlights from the season overall. How severance even works. What MDR’s job actually is. What industries Lumon has their fingertraps in. We debate the appeal of vs. disinterest in having the severance procedure. We dig deep into the show’s commentary on dealing with trauma and living through grief. And things do get a little sexy when we all crush on Milchick and his turtleneck. But most importantly, we decide what genre we’d choose for the Music Dance Experience!

SPOILERS for ALL of Severance season one!

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Shelly loses a shoe. Becky loses her cool. Hastings loses his head.
Bradley has a dream. Bobby is a dream.
Guns are firing. Horns are honking. Pies are saving lives.

There’s definitely fire where we’re going, dear Finers, but we’re not sure yet if that’s bad or good - it all depends on the intention behind the fire. Won’t you join us and come find out?

This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience, and you can find a video version over on our Patreon! Stay tuned after the outro music for a clip from our aftershow chat, where we dig a little deeper into the scene outside the Double R.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Eleven, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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Sweet Season 2 Baby! Hop on the 6 train with us as we take a journey through time, space, and a bevy of emotions while discussing Russian Doll season 2. There’s a lot to talk about, and don’t worry, we get into the Alan of it all, but for now we’d like to know this - would YOU travel back in time if you had the chance? Listen in to see which one of us would and which one of us says no fucking thanks!

Here’s your SPOILER WARNING for ALL of Russian Doll. Do not listen unless you’re fully caught up with the series, or if you don’t care and just want to hang out with the Damn Fine Duo!

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We all know dreams are a prominent theme in Twin Peaks, and The Return Part 10 definitely reps the nightmare side of all that. It’s a very tough and heavy episode with a lot of violence, some of which, we argue, is completely unnecessary. Still, there are some bright spots in all the darkness, like Margaret’s beautiful poem and the reveal that Nadine’s own dreams have finally become a reality.

This podcast is also available in video format over on our Patreon page!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Ten, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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**SPOILER WARNING for ALL of Twin Peaks!

It’s time for another round of outtakes! All the gems that just didn’t make it into the regular episodes, compiled into one place for your listening pleasure. Think of it like a mid-season breather, or, let’s be real, a great way to extend our time in Twin Peaks! Thanks again to our wonderful guests from these episodes - Coral, Patrick, Tyler, Dave, Jeremiah, and Agent Ivy. We’ll be back next week with Part 10!

So what did ya think of these outtakes? Any clips you think should have made it into the regular episodes? Head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

Check out our previous guests here:

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We’re joined once again by the incredibly lovely Agent Ivy, to chat about The Return Part 9 - This Is The Chair. Which chair is THE chair, though? While it’s most likely the chair at Jasmin’s in-laws place, the one with Betty Briggs’s favourite magic trick, what if it’s actually the one Andy and Lucy are arguing over? Or maybe it’s the one on the plane where Albert snoozes and does his own Fuck You? How about where Diane sits as she receives a mysterious text? (Okay, that’s a couch, but still.) And let’s not forget the chair Bill Hastings sits on during his FBI interrogation - could that be THE chair? Ok, that’s enough investigating for today, let’s relax with a little scuba diving and mixed drinks on the beach!

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Join us as we discuss - and fangirl over - a truly extraordinary episode in television history. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before (or after its original airing) and we hope our coverage of it brings its own singularity to the table. While this episode of Twin Peaks takes us from a musical performance to the detonation of a bomb, this episode of Damn Fine will take you from a conversation about nuclear energy to how many pants Mells went through as The Nine Inch Nails performed. On Twin Peaks: A quaint evening between two young lovebirds transitions to a scene right out of a horror movie, on Damn Fine: the contemplation of how there is beauty and hope even in so much darkness somehow devolves into the ridiculousness of playground cootie shots. Look, we’re not saying we’re Part 8 level greatness, but we’re every bit as strange!

**Apologies for the clipping on Mells’ audio track. I guess the universe thought it would be funny to make her sound like the Mauve Zone.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on The Return Part Eight, or our coverage of it - head to our Instagram and hit us up in the comments section!

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Checking in on Shining Vale - Getting pumped for Atlanta Season 3 - Reminiscing on Russian Doll Season 2

SPOILERS for all shows!

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Jerry Horne is high in the woods; we don’t mean altitude wise. Andy still doesn’t really understand how his job works; he created the meme “That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works!” Diane has a hearty “fuck you” for everyone; we think it might be a term of endearment. Cooper and Janey-E take down Ike the Spike; Coop could smell him gettin’ off the elevator. A humming sound gets louder, a man sweeps, Mr. C takes his fine ass out of jail, and someone is looking for Billy…has anyone seen Billy?!

Rue is growing up. Thanks but no thanks, Elliot. Lexi is a Queen. Cassie, you in danger girl. RIP Ash. WHO is the missing kid?

**Apologies for the clipping on Mells' audio...sometimes our tech just doesn't give a good goddamn about our plans. 

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As our amazing guest - Twin Peaks PHD Jeremiah of Take The Ring - points out, Mr. C may not be in this episode, but that certainly doesn’t mean evil takes a break. The Richard Hornes, Ike the Spikes, and Chad Broxfords of the world prove that Janey-E’s statement about living in a dark time is all too true.

Thankfully we’ve got the pure goodness and light of folks like Mr. D, Carl Rodd, Bushnell Mullins, and Miriam to provide a little soothing balm. Plus, there’s the excitement of Hawk making progress in the “something’s missing” case, and the introduction that finally puts a face to the iconic name: Diane.

Oh and ALSO - it’s Mells’ 100th freaking episode of Damn Fine TV!! Woo hoo! DFTV would only be, like, “Fine TV” without Mells, so here’s to 100 more!