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Writers Dalton Deschain and Dylan Roth first joined together to create Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? a podcast in which they pitched new installments of the canceled Dark Universe of monster movies. After completing their 30-part saga, they’ve set out to do something new - an all-original cinematic universe of imaginary movies, written, workshopped, and performed on all podcatchers and YouTube. Looking for Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? Don't panic! Our archive of episodes from 2022 through summer 2025 are now on their own podcast feed. Just search for the old title and it should all be there.
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<html><p>Dalton's kickass space horror "Metroidvania" concludes! Will Linija regain her lost armor? Will we learn the fate of her surrogate father? And what's about [REDACTED]? What's her deal? These answers and a few new questions on this spectacular episode of <em>The Pod Universe!</em></p><p>Don't forget to check out our cameos on <em>Public Domain Cinematic Universe!</em></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Discussion<br/>00:09:31 - Act Two, Part Two<br/>00:38:57 - Discussion<br/>00:47:08 - Act Three<br/>01:12:57 - Mid-Credits Scene<br/>01:15:17 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>In the deep reaches of outer space, Private Linija Tov of the planet Enoxua lands on an abandoned world with whose power plant is in a perpetual state of meltdown. Her mission: to shut down the generator before it erupts and turns her into a pool of blood and pus. Standing in her way is a hoard of violently insane scientists, and the vicious alien creature who drove them to madness.</p><p>Welcome to PHASE TWO of the Pod Universe, which begins with this standalone sci-fi horror tale inspired by the grim tone and unsettling body horror of <em>Alien</em> and the structure of one of its most treasured spiritual offspring — <em>Metroid</em>. How exactly can a movie be a "Metroidvania?" We'll show you.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by REAL HERO SHIT: HARDER THAN IT LOOKS, the new original graphic novel from Kendra Wells and Iron Circus Comics. Find it wherever books or ebooks are sold, and find Kendra's work via <a href="https://KendraWCanDraw.com" target="_blank">KendraWCanDraw.com</a>.</p><p>Kendra is also the artist behind this episode's character designs! Check out our instagram @the_pod_universe or the YouTube version of this episode to check them out!</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Cold Open<br/>00:06:37 - Discussion<br/>00:27:10 - Act One<br/>00:41:32 - Discussion<br/>00:50:32 - Act Two, Part One<br/>01:30:29 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Writer, artist, and voice of Hunter Marin themselves Kendra Wells joins the Pod Universe to try and salvage a movie that Dylan hates with a fury we've never seen before! Can the author of <em>Real Hero Shit: Harder Than It Looks</em> make writing <em>Insidious</em> look easy? Let's find out!</p><p>PLUS: The trailer for the first script of Phase 2: <em>Vestigial!</em></p><p>As a special note, thank you everyone for supporting us through 100 episodes! Here's to many more.</p><p>You can find Kendra's new book and all their other work <a href="https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Kendra+Wells" target="_blank">at your local bookseller</a>, or support them directly at <a href="https://Patreon.com/KendraWCanDraw." target="_blank">Patreon.com/KendraWCanDraw.</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Opening<br/>00:04:34 - Let's talk about <em>Insidious</em><br/>00:34:40 - The Insidious Franchise as it exists today<br/>00:44:36 - <em>Real Hero Shit: Harder Than It Looks</em><br/>00:57:24 - Kendra's pitch<br/>01:13:58 - Expanding the universe<br/>01:42:24 - <em>Vestigial</em> trailer</p></html>
<html><p>Did Marvel's Hall H panel leave you disappointed? Are you still itching to learn about installments in an ongoing high concept sci-fi universe? Well buddy we've got some great news for you, because it's time for the POD UNIVERSE IMAGINARY COMIC-CON PANEL! Just like our movies, it's not real. But it's pretty close! Join us as we answer fan-submitted questions about Phase 1 of the Pod Universe and reveal our full slate of NINE scripts for the coming season!</p><p>This episode is brought to you by author Andrew Kass and his novel <em>A Woman of Agency</em>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRHNQKHM/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2" target="_blank">available in print and ebook</a>. You can watch a 20-minute conversation between Dylan and the author on our YouTube channel!</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Opening<br/>00:04:14 - Reflecting back on War of the Worlds<br/>00:13:08 - What we're NOT doing in Phase Two<br/>00:18:08 - Fan questions!<br/>00:42:13 - Sponsor: <em>A Woman of Agency</em> by Andrew Kass<br/>00:45:23 - More fan questions!<br/>01:00:35 - Slate reveal<br/>01:22:26 - Patreon, the shop, etcetera</p></html>
<html><p>Get a closer look at Dylan & Dalton's writing process and listen to them work out the story of the first Pod Universe crossover. Be a fly on the wall as they break down characters, hash out a plot, and then throw all of that away and start over! Learn about the imaginary movie that we almost pretended to make!</p><p>As always, you can find more episodes as well as our lovely Discord community via our Patreon at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton." target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton.</a> Thanks for your support, and see you soon for the kickoff to Phase 2!</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Intro<br/>00:05:53 - Who are our leads?<br/>00:12:58 - Character relationship charts<br/>00:17:53 - Differentiating our geniuses<br/>00:30:18 - Getting the characters together<br/>00:34:07 - The Beepo of it all<br/>00:41:53 - Lost and found families<br/>00:45:29 - Alano Bright and the Two Liams<br/>00:54:55 - Let's write a plot!<br/>01:02:29 - The threat and our villains<br/>01:08:48 - Lasting impact on our world<br/>01:14:36 - Plot beat ideas<br/>01:31:27 - TAKE TWO, weeks later<br/>01:35:43 - Rebuilding the story around Xaria<br/>01:48:16 - The ensemble's new role</p></html>
<html><p>Phase One of the Pod Universe comes to its thrilling conclusion as misfit hacker Xaria (Vera Drew) joins a crew of geeks-turned-guerillas to prevent their Earth from being enslaved by another dimension!</p><p>We want to extend our warmest thanks to our cast!</p><p>Vera Drew as Xaria<br/>Chris Myers as Vincent<br/>Lianah Sta. Ana as Stephanie<br/>Anique Evans as Cora<br/>Julian Fadullon as Liam & Willy<br/>Sarah Norcross as Caitlyn<br/>Roberto Williams as Alano Bright<br/>with Dalton Deschain as Arthur & Dolly<br/>Abe Goldfarb as Bill & Kinny<br/>Dylan Roth as Mr. D<br/>Joe Stando as Ervin Pope<br/>and Frankie Starker as Hela</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Discussion<br/>00:11:31 - Act Two Part Two<br/>00:52:10 - Discussion<br/>01:03:07 - Act Three<br/>01:46:36 - Mid-Credits Scene<br/>01:49:26 - Credits<br/>01:50:25 - Post-Credits Scene<br/>01:51:41 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Worlds collide in <em>The Pod Universe: War of the Worlds</em>, the culmination of Phase One of a cinematic universe of imaginary sci-fi films! We've got a full-length script, a professional cast, an original score -- everything but an actual movie. Listen and read along to the table reading of the Pod Universe's first crossover, a perfect jumping-on point for new listeners! </p><p>Xaria (Vera Drew, The People's Joker) is a college dropout whose dream of building a true artificial intelligence has never come to fruition. But in a parallel universe, she's a folk hero fighting a desperate war against the corporate oligarchy whose greed burned their Earth to ash. Now, she's being drawn into the fight alongside a team of multiversal misfits to determine the fate of both universes! </p><p>You've never seen a <em>War of the Worlds</em> like this... and you still won't. It's a podcast. </p><p>PLUS: Enjoy the writers' discussion of the laborious process behind writing this script, and ponder along with our passionate audience about what's ahead in our story. Then come back next week for the thrilling conclusion! </p><p>STARRING<br/>Vera Drew as Xaria<br/>Chris Myers as Vincent Estrella<br/>Lianah Sta. Ana as Stephanie Lee<br/>Julian Fadullon as Liam / Willy Flores<br/>Anique Evans as Cora Winters<br/>Frankie Starker as Hela<br/>with<br/>Dalton Deschain as Arthur Toucet & Dolly Abrams<br/>Abe Goldfarb as Bill Malton & Kinny Clausen<br/>Dylan Roth as Mr. D<br/>Roberto Williams as Alano Bright<br/>and Sarah Norcross as Caitlyn Wheeler </p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Cold Open<br/>00:08:14 - Discussion<br/>00:21:09 - Fan Predictions<br/>00:25:32 - Act One<br/>00:58:13 - Discussion<br/>01:10:08 - Act Two, Part One<br/>01:49:50 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>As <em>War of the Worlds</em> production continues through some unfortunate delays, we're pulling a recent bonus episode out from behind the paywall to help tide you over. Enjoy Studio Mandate pitches based on <em>Phantom of the Paradise</em> (featuring Carol and Jenny from the Dark Universe!) and <em>Killer Klowns from Outer Space</em> (featuring the star-crossed warriors from <em>Last Flight of the Stone Hammer</em>). Plus, reviews of a few spring movie releases and a look back at Billy Wilder's 1960 classic, <em>The Apartment</em>.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - War of the Worlds progress update<br/>00:01:11 - Intro and Bev Check<br/>00:05:13 - Dalton's bachelor trip<br/>00:12:57 - At Da Movies: They Will Kill You<br/>00:13:54 - At Da Movies: Faces of Death<br/>00:23:08 - At Da Movies: The Drama<br/>00:27:20 - At Da Movies: Project Hail Mary<br/>00:37:49 - Studio Mandate: Phantom of the Paradise<br/>00:48:20 - The Pitch<br/>01:07:07 - The Dylterion Collection: The Apartment<br/>01:18:19 - Studio Mandate: Killer Klowns from Outer Space<br/>01:37:07 - Nominations are open!</p></html>
<html><p>Blockbuster comics writer Jadzia Axelrod (with a slew of books out for DC this June) joins our show to reflect on the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon film adaptation and pitch us her own vision for an expansive modern cinematic universe based on the classic newspaper comics!</p><p>Find more from us at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a> starting at $5/mo, with a 7-day free trial! </p><p>CHAPTERS (Spoilers within!)<br/>00:00:00 - Opening<br/>00:03:55 - Introducing Jadzia Axelrod<br/>00:08:06 - Discussing Flash Gordon (1980)<br/>00:11:48 - What is Flash Gordon anyway?<br/>00:18:37 - Jadzia's Flash Gordon origins<br/>00:23:36 - Is Ming the Merciless problematic?<br/>00:39:59 - Setting up Jadzia's Flash pitch<br/>00:53:32 - Direct spin-offs<br/>01:04:23 - Expanding the cast<br/>01:08:53 - Defenders of the Earth<br/>01:19:41 - Jadzia's new comics!</p></html>
<html><p>That Studio Softcore you saw on the shelf at the video store might be less sexy — but more interesting — than you remember! Journalist Joshua Rivera joins us to revisit the 1995 sci-fi thriller <em>Species</em>, dissect its possibly accidental themes about gender, and pitch us a broad range of spin-off films for a modern relaunch!</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Opening bits, and Meet Josh<br/>00:04:05 - Introducing <em>Species</em><br/>00:08:30 - Everything you forgot the movie was about<br/>00:26:33 - It's Act Three - Do you know where your themes are?<br/>00:37:25 - The crappy sequels<br/>00:45:46 - Josh's <em>Species</em> pitch<br/>01:00:51 - <em>Domain</em><em><br/></em>01:09:34 - <em>The Origin of the Species</em><br/>01:14:02 - Further expansion ideas</p></html>
<html><p>Dylan, Dalton, and Sarah review the new non-Universal monster movie, "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," which takes the basic conceit of "What if there was a mummy?" and goes in a very different direction. We don't mind different! But does this new feature hold up as either a Mummy movie or the Exorcist movie it plainly wants to be? </p><p>PLUS: A sneak preview at the forthcoming Pod Universe crossover spectacular, WAR OF THE WORLDS!</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Intro<br/>00:01:12 - Why we're here<br/>00:04:16 - What makes a Mummy movie?<br/>00:12:46 - Lee Cronin's approach<br/>00:16:31 - Unpacking the story<br/>00:22:48 - Where does it go wrong?<br/>00:28:09 - Quirky filmmaking, bland characters<br/>00:37:48 - CGI sand and CGI bugs<br/>00:47:51 - Let's talk about that ending<br/>00:55:02 - Our final verdict<br/>00:57:28 - Sneak peak at War of the Worlds<br/>01:05:00 - What's next for The Pod Universe?</p></html>
<html><p>CONTENT WARNING: This episode centers around a movie whose inciting incident is a teen suicide.</p><p>We're shaking up our guest episode format beginning with this pitch from PV Guide's Pete Volk — instead of outlining one remake or reimagining, guest storytellers will have to figure out how to expand a dead or dying intellectual property into a fully-fledged cinematic universe! Critic and journalist Pete Volk kicks us off with his plans to revitalize <em>Unfriended</em>, the horror film series set entirely in the digital world.</p><p>PLUS: An announcement about our upcoming full-script, full-cast crossover extravaganza, <em>War of the Worlds!</em></p><p>Join us at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a> for bonus episodes and access to our wonderful and welcoming creative community.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Introducing our new show format<br/>00:05:18 - Introducing Pete Volk and Unfriended<br/>00:08:54 - What is Screenlife?<br/>00:13:24 - Recapping Unfriended<br/>00:17:26 - Why Unfriended works<br/>00:23:18 - Why Unfriended: Dark Web is better<br/>00:33:38 - Dalton's big problem with Unfriended<br/>00:34:53 - Unpacking the overarching themes<br/>00:41:11 - Unfriended: Like & Subscribe<br/>00:52:03 - What other screens can we do this on?<br/>00:54:07 - Establishing our mytharc / MUTUALS<br/>01:02:32 - Unfriended: Dead Web<br/>01:06:55 - Unfriended: Headspace<br/>01:19:55 - Where can you find Pete Volk?<br/>01:22:09 - Updates and acknowledgements<br/></p></html>
<html><p>SPOILER ALERT! We will be spoiling all of 1998's THE FACULTY, right off the bat!</p><p>Taylor Ortega, comedian and star of the new Netflix series "Big Mistakes," visits The Pod Universe to revisit the 1998 sci-fi Scream-alike, THE FACULTY, and pitch her own contemporary remake! Let's take a look back at the surprisingly rad Robert Rodriguez flick that's essentially Invasion of the Body Snatchers meets The Breakfast Club, featuring not nearly enough Usher!</p><p>This episode is sponsored by "Light Pursuit," the new album from Syracuse rock band Mosaic Mind. Find out more about <a href="https://mosaicmindband.com" target="_blank">mosaicmindband.com</a></p><p>And as always you can join our Patreon at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a> to get bonus episodes and help decide what classic film we'll reimagine next.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Opening, and a little bit of dram<br/>00:02:58 - Introducing our guest, Taylor Ortega!<br/>00:06:12 - Looking back at The Faculty (1998)<br/>00:17:06 - Mapping The Breakfast Club parallels<br/>00:20:18 - Getting Taylor onto The Pitt<br/>00:22:29 - The Faculty says "Do Drugs"<br/>00:28:22 - A digression about White Nights (1985)<br/>00:30:27 - Themes and meta-text in The Faculty<br/>00:36:34 - The soundtrack, and some fun vices<br/>00:42:26 - How The Faculty altered film history<br/>00:45:50 - Sponsor: "Light Pursuit" by Mosaic Mind<br/>00:48:40 - Taylor's pitch for The Faculty<br/>00:59:27 - Workshopping the pitch<br/>01:30:35 - Picking a director<br/>01:36:23 - Taylor plugs her new show Big Mistakes!<br/>01:37:46 - What's next for the Pod Universe?</p></html>
<html><p>A new era begins on our bonus pod, <em>Are You Afraid of Dylan & Dalton?</em> in which Patrons get more control over what movies we watch and what stories we tell!</p><p>This month, we are pitching a Dark Universe horror movie version of <em>THE BOSS BABY.</em> That's right, the Patrons have spoken and the very first movie elected to the Studio Mandate queue is the Dreamworks animated feature in which Alec Baldwin plays a newborn baby who means business.</p><p>You can help select our next Studio Mandate by <a href="http://patreon.com/dylananddalton" target="_blank">joining the Patreon!</a> $25/mo subscribers get to nominate a movie every month, and those nominees get voted on by all subscribers at the $8/mo level or higher. And of course, all paid subscribers get to listen to the results. Nominations for next month's Mandate open RIGHT NOW, so if you're a Studio Executive subscriber, hit us up via DM on Patreon or Discord and we'll put your choice on the ballot.</p></html>
<html><p>Dalton's madcap social satire of a post-computer world comes to a conclusion! Can Cora Winters' quantum-proof gadget save the future? Who exactly are the True Widows mourning? And who the hell is CHUNGUS? Find out on this exciting episode.</p><p>As always, you can join us at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a> to chat about this episode with fellow fans, and enjoy our bonus materials and companion podcast.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Intro<br/>00:10:19 - Act Two Part Two<br/>00:32:30 - Discussion<br/>00:46:15 - Act Three<br/>01:11:50 - Mid-Credits Scene<br/>01:13:19 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Five years ago, in the Prime Universe, the advent of quantum computing led to complete socioeconomic calamity. The Internet is now a thing of the past, and the online-addicted masses have taken it... poorly. Now, the future of humanity rests in the hands of one young programmer and an old gay couple who thought they'd left the world behind for good. It's a madcap adventure that writer Dalton Deschain describes as <em>"Children of Men</em> meets <em>Smokin' Aces</em> meets <em>Rat Race!</em>"</p><p>Check out the Wired article by Amit Katwala that inspired parts of our saga: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/q-day-apocalypse-quantum-computers-encryption/" target="_blank">https://www.wired.com/story/q-day-apocalypse-quantum-computers-encryption/</a></p><p>This episode is sponsored by:</p><ul><li><p><em>Meet Your Double Feature</em>, a movie podcast by two brothers - visit <a href="https://MeetYourDoubleFeature.com" target="_blank">MeetYourDoubleFeature.com</a> or search your podcatcher</p></li><li><p><em>Public Domain Cinematic Universe</em>, a new creative podcast from AYADU fan Dick Genital - search your podcatcher and follow on Bluesky @pdcu.bsky.social</p></li><li><p><em>The Vampire with No Name</em>, an actual play podcast from Dubious Creatures - visit <a href="https://dubiouscreatures.com" target="_blank">dubiouscreatures.com</a> or search your podcatcher</p></li></ul><p>And as always you can join our Patreon at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Cold Open<br/>00:05:20 - Discussion<br/>00:08:58 - Fan Expectations<br/>00:14:48 - Director Choice<br/>00:18:24 - Ad Read: Meet Your Double Feature<br/>00:19:34 - Act One<br/>00:32:42 - Discussion<br/>00:42:55 - Ad Read: Public Domain Cinematic Universe<br/>00:44:50 - Act Two Part One<br/>01:04:30 - Discussion<br/>01:05:00 - Act Two Part One Continued<br/>01:07:00 - Discussion<br/>01:11:42 - Act Two Part One Continued<br/>01:24:26 - Ad Read: The Vampire With No Name<br/>01:25:30 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Games journalist and co-founder of <a href="https://Rogue.site" target="_blank">Rogue.site</a> joins the Pod Universe to pitch an ill-advised American requel to the cult Korean horror film <em>R-Point!</em> Let's take a trip back in time to the Vietnam War, where being haunted by the ghosts of generations of military occupations is probably not even the worst thing that can happen to you. What brought this film to Cass's attention, and what do they have in store for their remake?</p><p>SPONSORS<br/>The Devil Jonah's Leviathan: <a href="https://silly-little-guy.com/Jonah" target="_blank">silly-little-guy.com/Jonah</a><br/>Obscure Sports America: <a href="https://obscuresportsamerica.beehiiv.com/subscribe" target="_blank">obscuresportsamerica.beehiiv.com/subscribe</a><br/>D'ohmance Dawn: <a href="https://dohmancedawn.com" target="_blank">dohmancedawn.com</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Cold Open<br/>00:01:09 - Introducing Our Guest, Cass Marshall<br/>00:04:43 - What is R-Point?<br/>00:20:03 - SPONSOR: The Devil Jonah's Leviathan<br/>00:21:47 - More R-Point Discussion<br/>00:45:04 - SPONSOR: Obscure Sports America<br/>00:46:11 - Cass's Pitch<br/>01:30:20 - SPONSOR: D'ohmance Dawn<br/>01:31:42 - Trailer: Late Adopters<br/>01:36:59 - Wrap-Up</p></html>
<html><p>Despite Dylan's doubts, the first half of his new script "Merge Conflict" gave Dalton (and our audience) chills! But now that his first proper horror script is taking its necessary turn into the realm of science fiction, will it still satisfy? Will it fulfill the precious promise of the premise? One way to find out. </p><p>This episode is brought to you by... </p><p>AXOLOTL WITH A GUN - a new RPG you can support on Kickstarter: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentbard/axolotl-with-a-gun-2nd-edition?ref=csa26y" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentbard/axolotl-with-a-gun-2nd-edition?ref=csa26y</a></p><p>YOUR FAVORITE BAD MOVIE PODCAST - which you can find on your favorite podcatcher</p><p>And of course our Patreon, which you can join for $5 a month and enjoy our wonderful Discord community and bonus pod, and participate in our revamped STUDIO MANDATES program, <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Opening<br/>00:04:24 - Act Two, Part Two<br/>00:19:28 - Sponsor: Axolotl with a Gun<br/>00:21:05 - Discussion<br/>00:43:17 - Sponsor: Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast<br/>00:44:45 - Discussion<br/>00:44:26 - Act Three<br/>00:59:25 - Mid-Credits scene<br/>01:01:11 - Post-Credits scene<br/>01:02:29 - An update about Studio Mandates<br/>01:05:54 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Stay at home dad Grant Goodkin lives a quiet life tending to his loving family. But when he sleeps, he dreams of violence and decay, and every morning he wakes up a little more dangerous. What's happening to him, and can his blissful family life survive it? Listen to writer Dylan Roth present his feature-length script to storytelling partner Dalton Deschain, as they perform and critique this latest installment in their ongoing universe of imaginary sci-fi movies.</p><p>SPONSORS:<br/>The Second Disc, your guide to the best in physical music releases. Visit <a href="https://www.theseconddisc.com" target="_blank">www.theseconddisc.com</a><br/>MALINKO, a novel by Rick Paulas, which you can get only by sending $25 to @Rick-Paulas on Venmo.<br/>As always, you can join our community and enjoy extra fun perks at <a href="https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton" target="_blank">Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Cold Open<br/>00:08:47 - Discussion<br/>00:21:09 - Fan Predictions<br/>00:30:12 - Director Choice<br/>00:33:31 - Act One<br/>01:02:42 - Discussion<br/>01:13:16 - Ad Read: The Second Disc<br/>01:16:11 - Act Two Content Warning<br/>01:17:06 - Act Two<br/>01:27:14 - Go here to skip That Scene<br/>01:38:33 - Ad Read: Malinko<br/>01:40:24 - Discussion</p></html>
<html><p>Gamer and YouTuber extraordinaire TULOK THE BARBRARIAN has come to drag Dylan & Dalton back to the DARK UNIVERSE in this massive guest episode! For the first time, a guest has brought in a full-length script to read, and it’s a gnarly reinterpretation of the classic folk tale The Pied Piper. We’ve gone all out for this one!</p><p>Who is this menacing musician, and how does his story connect to our thirty-part cinematic universe of monster movies? (Don’t worry, no previous Dark Universe experience is required.)</p><p>SPONSORS</p><p>Don’t miss our charity livestream on Friday, January 23rd at 8pm ET, over on the Tulok the Barbrarian YouTube channel! We’ll be running a one-shot game set in the same Dark Universe as this episode, guest starring fan-favorite guests Stella Sacco and Kendra Wells.</p><p>You can back the new sourcebook Formula Infiniti at <a href="http://TTRPG.link/speedofsad" target="_blank">TTRPG.link/speedofsad</a></p><p>And you can find Coffee Nick’s Movie Picks wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>CHAPTERS<br/>00:00:00 - Intro<br/>00:03:40 - Our guest, Tulok!<br/>00:06:38 - Why the Pied Piper?<br/>00:13:05 - Tulok brought a gift<br/>00:14:00 - The Surprise<br/>00:20:31 - Announcing our upcoming charity stream<br/>00:26:52 - Trigger warnings<br/>00:27:35 - Act One<br/>00:45:01 - Discussion<br/>00:54:43 - Act Two<br/>01:06:16 - Discussion<br/>01:17:59 - Back to Act Two<br/>01:32:06 - Discussion<br/>01:39:02 - Act Three<br/>02:09:48 - Discussion<br/>02:29:24 - Coming attractions and patron acknowledgements</p></html>
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