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S2E21 Over There Part 2
Joining us for this incredible season 2 finale from the fringe of America is Patty from Canadia, and we are so excited to be talking about this episode with her! We, of course (and by we, we mean...
S2E21 Over There Part 1
We are finally nearing the end of season 2! Join us as we, along with David Wu (the mastermind behind The Fringemunks), discuss the first half of “Over There,” the incredible season 2 finale! We...
S2E20 Northwest Passage
Join us along with Rachel (whose voice you will likely agree is just awesome) as we discuss the penultimate episode of Fringe’s second season! Returning to the main Fringe canon, we find out where...
S2E19 Brown Betty
Geoff (xforce11) joins us for this episode to discuss the first of four especially whacky Fringe episodes, Brown Betty, (of which we would get one each season from here on out). In this one, Walter,...
DB – 2023 Christmas Special – The Church on Ruby Road
"The Church on Ruby Road". What a place to end an era and begin an adventure anew. "The Church on Ruby Road" is the first full story showcasing Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor and Millie Gibson as...
Righteous Reciprocity
Rod Serling was no stranger to the atrocities of what Hitler's Nazi party did to Jews during the Holocaust. He fought in WWII, battled anti-semitism in his own home state, and through the power of...
Best Disney Moments of 2023
We created a lot of great Disney memories in 2023 and as alwyas, choosing our favorites is no easy task. This year our hosts had Disney expeirences in Hawaii, Anaheim, Orlando, the Caribbean, as...
S2E18 The Man From the Other Side
The Man From the Other Side is (at least in correct people’s opinions) one of the best episodes of the entire series of Fringe! Something that we had been anticipating for such a long time - the...
Now it’s Time to Say Goodbye
Goodbyes and endings are so difficult sometimes, but Disney is known for creating some of the most beloved and memorable endings ever put to film. Whether it's a storybook ending where they all...
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627- Daily Bread for Daily Needs
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my first Bible was a Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. As I’ve mentioned...
S3E20 6:02 AM EST
Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale! We share our thoughts on the episode and how we retroactively see the episode as...
Quick Draw
This month we're heading to the old west! In "Mr. Denton on Doomsday," Al Denton is a former gunslinger, now a town drunk. His life changes when he gets a magic drink that makes him a great shooter...
626- Monday Mailbag
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my daughter got me a Batman Wooble for Christmas, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. Today is Monday...
625- Committing to Growth
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, biscuits and gravy is my favorite breakfast meal, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. A couple of times...
S3E19 Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Let’s make some LSD! Join us this week as guest Damon is with us to discuss this special season 3 episode of Fringe! We nerd out over the animated portions of the episode, all of the Easter eggs,...
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Come to Life
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When the lines are blurred between the animate and inanimate, suspenseful and thrilling things happen within the sandbox of the Twilight Zone. This month we explore “The After Hours” and “The New Exhibit” which present stories with characters whose reality isn’t what it seems, leading to shocking revelations about their true nature.

643- Ten Hours Maximum
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Small moments can become unknown investments which make ripples decades for decades. Don’t underestimate the impact a small moment can have on someone’s life. Be engaged and authentic. Make the time count. Take time to let someone know when they’ve impacted your life in a positive way. Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

S4E3 Alone in the World
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Although we are discussing the Fringe episode “Alone in the World” this week on the podcast, we are not actually alone because we are joined by Hannah, our resident fungus expert! We talk about what we love about this episode and its themes but also express some disappointment over never seeing Aaron again despite the powerful bond that he forms with Walter.

642- It’s Better to Give
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There are two women who still inspire me today. They remind me that no matter where you are in life, no matter your financial situation, no matter what difficulty you’re going through or mountain you’re on top of, you are never too good to treat someone with respect and even offer them something extra to brighten their day, and you’re never too poor to be able to find someone who needs help more than you do.

641- The Pros of Cons
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In 2019, my daughter and I attended San Diego Comic Con together. It was a week of highs and lows as she got to drive a boat for the first time, a memory she still talks about often. Cons are a great place to take your kids and create great memories. When I talk about the benefits of going to cons, I’m not just talking about comic-cons. The con in comic-con is short for convention, but there’s another word that is often used for these things too. It’s the word conference. I found taking my kids to those was great too.






















