PCR 538: Ghost of Christmas Future - DDC Thick Lines Collection, Dianna Wynne Jones and Living With Yourself

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Jonathan Majors is found guilty, dropped by Marvel, and the hosts debate how the MCU will replace Kang.

Episode 538 of Pop Culture Roundtable begins with hosts Andrew Sale, Lauren Rubin, and Patrick Hill catching up on their weeks. Lauren mentions being sick and catching up on Fantasy High. The conversation quickly turns to Jonathan Majors being found guilty in an abuse case, leading to his dismissal by Marvel and speculation about Kang's future in the MCU. The hosts debate the ethics of separating art from artists, referencing Bill Cosby's release and Kevin Spacey. Lauren reviews 'The Boy and the Heron,' noting its fairy-tale feel and adult themes, and discusses Miyazaki's personal connection to the story. Patrick reports on the collapse of Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma, detailing the regulatory hurdles and the $1 billion breakup fee, with discussion on its impact on the design community and Figma employees. Andrew talks about his recent move, showcasing a DDC tumbling dice game he backed on Kickstarter and describing a party game he created called Progressive Picasso. Lauren recommends Diana Wynne Jones' books, particularly the Chrestomanci series and 'Howl's Moving Castle,' comparing them to Harry Potter and Narnia. Patrick highlights North Drinkware's Thick Lines Collection collaboration with DDC, featuring pint glasses with mountain range designs. The hosts roll dice to determine next week's topics: books and travel. They mention upcoming plans, including a wedding and a potential trivia episode on Twitch. The episode ends with calls to join their Slack community and leave reviews.

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A holiday roundtable where illness, Fantasy High, and moving boxes turn everyday upheaval into conversation.

Pop Culture Roundtable shapes a messy week into the episode itself. Lauren Rubin is back after being sick, a Fantasy High Season 2 catch-up runs straight into the newly arrived Season 3 trailer, and moving day leaves the recording setup boxed in.

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You get a sick-day catch-up, a box-fort broadcast, and a move measured in 126 flights of stairs.

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