In this episode we discuss what makes something part of a franchise's canon, and what makes it non-canonical, including Star Wars extended universe, Coffee Shop AUs, X-men Evo fan fic, #TechnicallyNotRelated, Rule 34, and we come circle back around to transhumanism.

Quick Update - Baby Hiatus

A show about life and the stories we tell. How are pop-culture zombies like Haitian zombis? When did time-travel fiction start? Why are we so fascinated with ghost stories? Join Lauren, Emily, and Matt as they use anthropology, history, sibling rivalry, and pop culture to dig deep into the themes of narratives in film, literature, video games, and life.