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2020 may be an absolute shitshow, but thanks to Disney+, we can all be in the living room where it happens: the filmed performance of Hamilton, recorded in 2016 with the original Broadway cast, is now available to stream. Paul and Arlo may have talked about Hamilton, oh, once or twice or 18 times since its debut five years ago, but luckily über-fan Sarah Kosheff is on hand to help them find new things to say. Arlo talks about getting to see an actual production of Hamilton for the first time, Paul relays the time he was sprayed with Groff sauce, the gang discusses the up-close nuance of the troupe’s acting, and they address some of the political and cultural criticisms of the show.

Next: we get all dolled up for a Geek Challenge featuring Puppet Master and Seed of Chucky.

THE BREAKDOWN

Total Run Time: 02:15:20

• 00:00:18  -  Intro / Guest
• 00:01:34  -  Main Topic
• 02:09:40  -  Outro / Next

THE MUSIC

• “Alexander Hamilton” by Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton, Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2015)
• “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” by Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton, Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2015)

THE LINKS

• The Podcast Where It Happens

• “We got comfortable with Hamilton. The new film reminds us how risky it is.” by Alissa Wilkinson, Vox

• “Hamilton's Secret Character: How Death Appears Throughout The Show” by Hannah Shaw-Williams, Screenrant

• “Eliza's Gasp at the End of Hamilton Has the Internet Divided” by Elena Nicolaou, Oprahmag.com

• “Hamilton is fanfic, and its historical critics are totally missing the point” by Aja Romano, Vox

• “Why Hamilton is as frustrating as it is brilliant — and impossible to pin down” by Aja Romano, Vox

• “Hamilton True Story: What Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Change?” by Laura Potier, Screenrant

• “Hamilton and the Historical Record: Frequently Asked Questions” by Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times

• “Hamilton Movie Sees Renewed Calls to 'Cancel' Show Over Depiction of Slavery” by Staff, Inside Edition

• “In Defense of Hamilton” by Michael McLean, We’re History
• “Hamilton felt revolutionary in 2015 — but it strikes a different chord today” by Cate Young, Today

A deadly virus rages across the world. The U.S. is in shambles. Despite the imminent threat, humans have started to turn on one another. And in other news, this week Paul and Arlo are talking about Naughty Dog's highly anticipated zombie apocalypse sequel The Last of Us Part II. Joining them for a discussion of this brutal, beautiful game is none other than Alex Jonestown Massacre guitarist Kenn Edwards. The gang discusses how the game departs from its predecessor, the incredible acting of Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey, how writer-director Nate Druckmann forces the player to confront the consequences of their actions, and more. Also, Arlo didn't actually play it! Plus, Kenn tells us about AJM's new album Run-On Death Sentence and his Lost rewatch podcast Pushing the Button.

Next: there's hope for our ass after all. Sarah Kosheff joins us to discuss the filmed performance of Hamilton.

THE BREAKDOWN

Total Run Time: 02:55:47

• 00:01:24  -  Intro / Banter
• 00:06:43  -  Kenn’s new podcast
• 00:16:25  -  Kenn’s new album
• 00:30:24  -  The Last of Us Part II
• 02:45:45  -  Outro / Next

THE MUSIC

• “Future Days” by Troy Baker (2020)
• “Take On Me” by Ashley Johnson (2020)
• “Millennial Whoop” by Alex Jonestown Massacre, Run-On Death Sentence (2020)

THE LINKS

• Pushing the Button: A Chronologically LOST Podcast 

• Alex Jonestown Massacre  -  Bandcamp  -  Spotify 

• “Drinking the Kool-Aid with The Alex Jonestown Massacre” by Alicen Hackney, RVA 

• “The Last of Us Part II Is a Dark Game for a Dark Time” by Conor Dougherty, New York Times 
•  “Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross Open Up About the Biggest Twists of The Last of Us Part II” by David Ehrlich, IndieWire 

• “The Last of Us Part II boldly reckons with its predecessor and its own violent design” by A.A. Dowd, AV Club 

• “The Last of Us Part II: How Naughty Dog made a classic amidst catastrophe” by Sam White, GQ 

• “Last of Us 2’s Ending Explained - What Happens and Why When the Game Ends” by Phil Hornshaw, Gamespot 

• “The Last of Us 2 epitomizes one of gaming’s longest debates” by Chris Plante, Polygon 

• “The Last of Us Part II points toward a more honest portrayal of religion in gaming” by Gene Park, Washington Post 

• “The Last of Us (The Movie)” edited by Andy Gilleand 

• “The Last of Us: Left Behind (The Movie)” edited by Andy Gilleand 

• “THE LAST OF US 2 All Cutscenes (Full Game Movie) PS4 Pro 1080p HD” edited by Gamer’s Little Playground

The beauty of Gobbledygeek freestyle episodes is that Paul and Arlo will hop on the microphone and start yammering about something or other, then next thing you know, bam, it’s been a tight 45 on the Child’s Play franchise. Killer doll movies, killer German time travel shows (what up, Dark), killer longings for idealized video stores of yesteryear, killer viruses--this episode’s got it all. It will kill you.

Next: speaking of somebody who got killed, Hamilton: An American Musical comes to Disney+.

THE BREAKDOWN

Total Run Time: 01:49:40

• 00:00:20  -  Intro
• 01:45:06  -  Outro / Next

THE MUSIC

• “Chucky Rap” by Daddyphatsnaps, Chucky Rap (2019)
• “The Buddi Song” by Mark Hamill (2019)