Best Liam O Donnell Podcasts (2024)

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Piranha 3DD (2012) w/ Alex Steed (Finale) 1:26:16

5M ago1:26:16

1:26:16

It's the last episode (at least till Twisters drops) and Alex Steed (@alexsteed) is here to talk about all the bewbs, b00bs, and boobies of Piranha 3DD. Thank you all for listening! Though it was once a wholesome, family-oriented attraction, a water park owned by Chet (David Koechner) now features a nudist pool and aquatic strippers. Chet's daughte…

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Doomsday (2008) w/ Fangirl Jeanne 2:28:08

6M ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Returning guest Fangirl Jeanne (fangirljeanne.com) joins for a mega-discussion about the movie's many action film influences, the curse of daddy issues, and also somehow land invertebrates. When the first outbreak of the Reaper virus hit Scotland, Eden Sinclair was one of the last to escape containment and had to leave her mother behind. Twenty-fiv…

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Skyscraper (2018) w/ Matt Kolsky 1:32:34

6M ago1:32:34

1:32:34

Matt Kolsky (@thekolsky) joins to discuss the many versatile uses of duct tape in this film. Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he's on assignment in China, the world's tallest and safest building catches on fire -- and Will gets framed for it. Now a wanted man and on the run, he …

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State of the Pod Update 5:50

6M ago5:50

5:50

This isn't exactly goodbye, it's more like the pre-goodbye. The good news is, we've got three more episodes!By Amanda Smith

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Daylight (1996) w/ Clay Keller 1:34:22

7M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

This week Clay Keller (@claykeller) descends to the depths of the Holland Tunnel to discuss the ultimate Emergency Management movie. A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic waste. The spectacular explosion that follows results in both ends of the tunnel collapsing and t…

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Deep Impact (1998) w/ Colleen Haggerty 1:36:18

7M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

This week we revisit the much-maligned (and misunderstood) "Deep Impact" with Colleen Haggerty (@colleenhagerty) A comet is hurtling toward Earth and could mean the end of all human life. The U.S. government keeps the crisis under wraps, but crack reporter Jenny Lerner (Tea Leoni) uncovers the truth -- forcing U.S. President Beck (Morgan Freeman) t…

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Waterworld (1995) w/ Liam O’Donnell 1:22:16

7M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This week Liam O'Donnell (@LiamODin) hops on his trimaran and joins the pod to talk about the big swings and bigger stunts of Waterworld. After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A lon…

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Night of the Comet (1984)w/ Jennifer Prokop 1:21:38

7M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

This week Jennifer Prokop (Fated Mates Podcast) joins to talk about the joy of good disaster teens and surviving the comet apocalypse with incredible 80s hair. After a rare comet sighting, teen sisters Regina (Catherine Mary Stewart) and Samantha (Kelli Maroney) find that they're among the only survivors of a zombie attack. The girls partner with a…

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Speed (1994) w/ Adam Amin 1:22:12

8M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Don't let this podcast go below 50mph because this week Adam Amin (@adamamin) joins the podcast to talk about Speed - well, mostly to lust after Sandra and Keanu, but we talk about the movie a little, too. Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking ho…

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The Meg 2 (2023) w/ Jaida Elcock 1:40:15

8M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

Shark scientist and general delight Jaida Elcock (@soFISHtication) joins to see what else we can find under the thermocline. Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes bat…

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Signs (2002) w/ Bobby Wagner 1:43:29

8M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Grab your baseball bat and a fresh glass of water, because Bobby Wagner (@bwags) is here to talk about M. Night Shyamalan's alien classic, "Signs." Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved…

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The Core (2003) w/ Jamelle Bouie 1:23:21

8M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) returns to the podcast to give The Core the critical re-examination it deserves! Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (Aaron Eckhart) discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams wi…

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State of the Pod Update 4:57

9M ago4:57

4:57

Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSays SPONSORS: Email disastergirlspod@gmail.comBy Amanda Smith / Jordan Crucchiola

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Surface 115 - Series Finale! 1:35:47

10M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Hop on your scooters and race to the headquarters for the worst-named fictional biotech company, it's time for the series final of Surface! As a massive tsunami heads for the east coast, Laura must save Rich by heading to North Carolina where Miles and his family are trying to escape with their lives. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDIS…

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Lake Placid (1999) w/ Claire Willett 1:24:43

10M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

We're joined by the fabulous Claire Willett (

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Surface 113 & 114 1:07:04

10M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

This week we get more Martha Plimpton, a girl/chimp hybrid abomination, and Miles becomes King of the Nims. The search for the mysterious force responsible for the creatures leads Laura and Rich to an abandoned lab, and Miles joins the aquarium crew searching for the field of unhatched eggs. As Laura considers going back home, she and Rich decide i…

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Doomsday Prophecy (2011) 1:02:22

10M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

When the world is ending, you can always rely on Jewel Staite and some lightly buried Moai statues in the Vancouver woods. After seeing visions of an apocalyptic future, A.J. Buckley teams up with a sexy archaeologist to counteract geological disturbances threatening the planet. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls…

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Re-release: San Andreas w/ Mike McKinnon 1:44:56

11M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

We know, another re-release, but when you've got a back catalog like ours, it's hard not to revisit! We're joined by Mika McKinnon to talk about the Rock, rocks, and the power of community. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSm…

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Surface 111 & 112 1:06:39

11M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

After two episodes of waiting for a plotline to rescue them, Dr. Lake Bell and Rich are finally dry and getting their 15 minutes of fame with Amanda's twitter nemesis, Keith Olbermann. Meanwhile, Miles experiences sexual harassment in the workplace. Rich and Laura try to get the footage of their trip to the ocean floor to a news channel before Lee …

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Space Sweepers (2021) 1:07:35

11M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

This movie had us from "robot experiencing gender dysphoria." After snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Spaceship Victory's crew members find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realise that she's the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards, and decide to demand a ransom in exchange. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERC…

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Re-release: Congo (1995) 1:33:07

11M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Day jobs and vacations mean we have to take this week off, but to celebrate our new "watching Congo is self-care" shirts, stop eating the sesame cake and press play on this re-release! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSa…

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Surface 109 & 110 46:29

12M ago46:29

46:29

Gather round, children and Gen Zers, and learn what real filler episodes look like. Trapped in the submersible, Laura fears survival is impossible while Rich begins to hallucinate. Miles worries about Nimrod when he hears and sees trouble at the marine docks. Phil helps Miles look for Nimrod, but instead they discover more of the creatures and Mile…

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Supercell (2023) 1:35:18

12M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

The disaster bounty of 2023 continues with "Supercell," which might just be the closest we'll get to a true "Twister" sequel. In order to follow the footsteps of his father who was a legendary storm chaser, a teenage boy leaves his mother and runs away from his home. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.c…

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Surface 107 &108 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

We joyously return to Surface and all our favorite characters, like Dr. Lake Bell, Rich, the ginger kit, and the handsome but shady government guy. Also, Miles is there. Laura and Rich are on the run after someone ransacked her home, while Nimrod's erratic behavior forces Miles to make a difficult decision. Laura and Rich race to construct a submer…

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Apocalypse Pompeii (2014) 1:14:14

1y ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Apocalypse Pompeii is a movie packed with disasters and devoid of scientific accuracy, and that's why we love it. A former Special Ops commando enlists his old teammates for a mission to rescue his wife and daughter, who have become trapped by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.mys…

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Re-release: Surface 105 & 106 1:21:53

1y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Now that La Brea‘s season is over we’re going back to Surface! Refresh your memory on where we left Dr Lake Bell, erratic Rich, and our favorite marine biomysteries! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS FOLLOW: @Disaster_pod | @AmandaSmithSays | @jorcru SPONSO…

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La Brea S2 Finale! 58:49

1y ago58:49

58:49

The season finale of La Brea gives us all the La Brea classics - the Harrises making deeply earnest terrible decisions, Veronica being awful, Lucas pouting, and a twist 66 million years in the making. With Gavin on the verge of dying, Eve and her family make a desperate attempt to set things right -- even as an unexpected twist threatens to tear th…

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65 (2023) 1:10:15

1y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This week, we demand justice for 65, a movie so misunderstood that even the official synopsis is wrong. After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth -- 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at a rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an u…

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La Brea 212 & 213 1:13:05

1y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

La Brea is barreling toward the season finale with giant bees, Ty's main character syndrome, and a genuinely touching moment between Izzy and Levi! Eve and Gavin ally with James to infiltrate the Lazarus building in hopes of saving Ty and stopping Kiera from destroying their only way home; when a deadly horde awakens beneath the clearing, Veronica …

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Cocaine Bear (2023) w/ Bilge Ebiri 1:36:40

1y ago1:36:40

1:36:40

We're joined by the fabulous Bilge Ebiri (@bilgeebiri) to talk about the instant disaster-classic Cocaine Bear! After a 500-pound black bear consumes a significant amount of cocaine and embarks on a drug-fueled rampage, an eccentric gathering of cops, criminals, tourists, and teenagers assemble in a Georgia forest. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHA…

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La Brea 210 & 211 1:06:16

1y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Break out your finest slip dress, it's time for a La Brea wedding - so, y'know, prepare for at least one murder. A ruthless enemy holds the clearing captive, threatening to kill a beloved survivor if their demands for an unexpected item aren't met; Gavin and Sam lead the rescue attempt, aided by an old friend whose return holds more questions than …

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Nuclear Hurricane (2007) 1:06:59

1y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Nuclear Hurricane is the workplace buddy comedy we didn't know we needed! Join us for a journey through corporate negligence, AI apocalypses, and the importance of having that one coworker who makes your job tolerable. A nuclear reactor's highly sophisticated computer system begins to malfunction as a tropical hurricane heads for the power plant. E…

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La Brea 208 & 209 1:15:19

1y ago1:15:19

1:15:19

La Brea is BACK and renewed for a third (and final) season! We're back in 10,000 BCE and moving through plot faster than a fish falling out of the sky. Plus! The big reveal of our Justice for Shelley Winters! collection on disastergirls.shopify.com! The Harrises return to 10,000 B.C., determined to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes, despi…

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Meltdown (2009) 53:43

1y ago53:43

53:43

Thanks to some classic Tubi labeling, we're breaking from our usual genre with 2009's "Meltdown," an endearingly low-budget action thriller (with a lengthy digression into the Transformers series). When a FBI agent goes deep undercover to bring down a crime syndicate his cover is soon blown and both the mob and FBI want him dead. Remember to RATE, …

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Breaking News Re-release: The Core 1:22:40

1y ago1:22:40

1:22:40

The Earth's core has reversed directions! Like all good Americans, we are looking for guidance in our most sacred texts ... which is why we're reissuing our episode on The Core. Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (Aaron Eckhart) discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly det…

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Ice Spiders (2007) 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Ice Spiders gave us a lot of giant spiders attacking skiers and really, what more can we ask for? A team of young Winter Olympic hopefuls must slalom to safety when a hoard of giant mutated spiders spin their way out of a top secret laboratory. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple | S…

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Re-release: Disasterology with Dr. Samantha Montano & John Carr 1:39:51

1+ y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

We're taking an extra week off (blame the Screendrafts guys and travel plans) so we're re-releasing our episode with Dr. Samantha Montano and John Carr to talk disaster movies, disasterology, and more! We'll be back next week with a new episode on Ice Spiders. Remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! MERCHANDISE (NEW!): Disastergirls.myshopify.com SUBS…

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Re-release: Ashfall (2019) 1:11:57

1+ y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

We're taking the week off, but if you haven't heard our Ashfall ep yet, now's a great time! Find out why it's our favorite disaster movie/heist film/buddy road comedy. Armed with the threat of imminent eruptions, a team of uniquely trained professionals from South and North Korea unite. Together, they must join forces and attempt to prevent a catas…

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Christmas Twister (2012) 1:13:12

1+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Our demand is simple: make more Christmas disaster movies. Also, make sure you listen to the end of the episode for the shocking connection between Threads and a pod-favorite disaster movie. A meteorologist discovers a massive storm system is about to strike Texas, causing devastation across the state. He fails to convince the authorities of his th…

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Dante’s Peak (1997) w/Phil Iscove 1:40:39

1+ y ago1:40:39

1:40:39

We're joined by (Phil Iscove to tackle Dante's Peak, the other best volcano disaster movie of 1997! Don't worry, we cover the grandma in the lake of acid within the first twenty minutes. Volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), finally convince the unbelieving populace that the big one is about to hit and…

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Seeds of Destruction (2011) 1:12:59

1+ y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

A movie where the description is definitely not what the movie is about! Join us as we watch the actual movie, which is about seeds from the Garden Of Eden wreaking havoc on Reno and Sacramento. A giant underground root system begins spreading across America, causing devastating earthquakes in its path. A government agent, a botanist and two enviro…

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Re-release: Day After Tomorrow (2004) w/ Van Lathan Jr. 1:42:13

1+ y ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Revisit our first episode with Van Lathan Jr. (@vanlathan)! Join us as we discuss the steely gaze of Dennis Quaid and why Emmy Rossum deserved more. After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting of…

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Skyfire (2019) 1:27:36

1+ y ago1:27:36

1:27:36

Skyfire has it all: a Dr. Lady Scientist, a Disaster Dad, lava running faster than Tom Cruise, tactical driving that defies physics, and an underwater dream ballet sequence. What's not to love? A young scientist invents a cutting-edge volcanic warning system and returns to the tropical island where her mother tragically died, hoping she can prevent…

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La Brea 206 & 207 1:25:24

1+ y ago1:25:24

1:25:24

We've reached the La Brea midseason finale, which means plans go wrong, mysterious characters with distinctive facial hair are introduced, questions are (sort of ) answered, and the Harris family jumps into a sinkhole yet again! When plans to infiltrate the building go awry, Gavin comes face-to-face with its enigmatic leader; Eve, Levi, Sam and Izz…

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War of the Worlds (2005) w/ Margo Donohue 2:04:02

1+ y ago2:04:02

2:04:02

We're joined by Margo Donohue to talk about 2005's War of the Worlds. Join us as we talk about epically bad disaster dads, a Dakota Fanning Appreciation Sidebar, and Tom Cruise's action legacy. An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival. Re…

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La Brea 204 & 205 1:30:50

1+ y ago1:30:50

1:30:50

Throw away your vape pens and join us as we discuss real-life Mary Sues, good disaster teens, and how we would convince someone in 1988 that an iPhone is real. When a fog falls over the clearing, Eve leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they've faced before; in 1988, Josh and Riley pursue a wom…

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La Brea 202 & 203 1:13:39

1+ y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Eve and Levi's relationship is moving at the speed of La Brea but we're rooting for a prehistoric throuple. Gavin enlists his grandfather's help to guide him to his missing wife; Eve and Levi navigate a horrifying new reality; in 1988, Josh and Riley discover they're being followed by a man who reveals information about the mystery behind the sinkh…

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Earthfall (2015) 1:22:18

1+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

A made for tv disaster movie more surprising than a previously undiscovered reservoir of natural gas! Jordan and Amanda discuss poorly chosen acronyms, unremarkable disaster dads, and the unexpected humor of "Earthfall." When a massive asteroid pulls Earth out of orbit and wrecks chaos on the ground, one man uncovers the secret government plan that…

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La Brea 201 - Season 2 Premiere! 1:06:25

1+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

La Brea returns and we could not be more ready! Will this be the season that gives us Zyra Gorecki riding a mammoth? What's the deal with the skyscraper in 10,000 BCE? Do we get any answers whatsoever? No, but the good news is, Mary Beth's been written off! Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ru…

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Re-release: La Brea Season 1 Finale 1:28:31

1+ y ago1:28:31

1:28:31

Life moves at the speed of "La Brea" which is why we didn't expect the show to be back so soon! With season 2 premiering on the 28th, we thought it'd be a good idea to revisit where we left our favorite time-travelers. Join us as we talk about the shocking revelations (Gavin is who??), unexpected twists (we're going to the 1980s?????), and stray co…

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