Pony 411

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Episode 315 is here! First things first, it's the news. Like the Hatsune Miku pony figure. Or the ridiculous amount of concept art from the G5 movie.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into a couple of comics, Friendship is Magic #102, the finale of the main series, and Generations #1, the beginning of the G1-G4 crossover. After that, it's a big ol' discussion about Rainbow Dash! Her, her growth as a character, and the fanbase. Plus, a song and a fanfic for Fan Content. So tune in!

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It's time for episode 314! In the news, we got things like new G5 merch. And there's still some G4 plushies coming. Also, some comic news.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about the big topic in the fandom: The G5 movie! Yes, like most of us, they watched A New Generation. So yes, spoilers. But also what they thought and a bit of speculation on the future of G5. Plus a song and some fanfics in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 313! There is a lot of merchandise news! Like the prototype of the Hatsune Miku pony. Or the G5 plushies. Oh, and there's that whole G5 movie trailer thing. That's kinda big.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into Friendship is Magic #101, the penultimate issue. Unfortunately, it has to wrap up the less than stellar season 10. Then they talked about the season 2 episode, "Family Appreciation Day!" It's all about family. So tune in!

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Episode 312 is here! We've got a bit of news this time. Most of it relates to G5 in some way. Shocker. But there's still some comic news for G4, including the Generations miniseries.

Speaking of comics, Nemesis and Alca7raz talk about 3 of them: Friendship is Magic #99 and #100, plus The Magic of Cybertron #4! Plus there's the old season 2 episode, "Secret of My Excess." So tune in!

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Hey there, it's time for episode 311! Recently, a bunch of G5 news finally hit, including the first wave of toys and the VAs for the movie. There's also some other news, like the end of G4 in the comics.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into The Magic of Cybertron #3! It's yet another couple of silly adventures of ponies and Transformers. After that, it's the season 2 episode, "Ponyville Confidential." Finally, some music and a fanfic to wrap things up in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 310! Things start with some big news, specifically that an in-person pony con is happening this year! Plus there's some new merch, a comic cover, and little bit more about G5.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about two comics: The Magic of Cybertron #2 and Friendship is Magic #98! At least no trees are mentioned in those. Then it's the season 2 episode, "Putting Your Hoof Down." So tune in!

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Episode 309 is here! To start things we cover a bit of news. And probably the biggest thing there is the Hatsune Miku pony. It's wild that that is actually real.

Then it's a comic review! Friendship is Magic #97 came out, and it has the same problems that the other season 10 comics have. After that, we talk about the final(?) 4 episodes of Pony Life season 2. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 308! There's some news this week. Not a lot of it, but it's there. News like potential timeline for a trailer for the G5 movie, the Kotobukiya Princess Celestia going for preorder, and more.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then have a few comics to talk about: Friendship is Magic Annual 2021, and The Magic of Cybertron #1. Definitely things to say there. Plus, another 4 episodes of Pony Life. And after a strong start, season 2 starts to falter a bit. So tune in!

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Episode 307 has arrived! And there's been some news. Like more details about G5. And comic synopses. And the fandom still refusing to clean house (what angry comment are we gonna get this time?). Plus more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then take a look at Friendship is Magic #96! Capper is the focus this time around. After that, it's the first 6 episodes of Pony Life season 2! Because that is still a thing. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 306 is here! This episode has some big news in it. Like episode titles and synopses for Pony Life season 2(which is already airing in some countries), more Kotobukiya figure preorders, and some possible G5 details. Also, due to scheduling, any news from the last week isn't covered.

Nemesis and Alca7raz also take a look at Volume 3 of the My Little Pony Manga! Then there's the season 2 episode, "A Friend in Deed." Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 305! In the news, there are more con cancellations and postponements, new comic synopses, and episode titles for season 2 of Pony Life. Some other stuff too, but definitely nothing too big...

Alca7raz and Nemesis then look at Friendship is Magic #95, the second half of Pinkie and Cheese's little adventure. But then they talk about the big news of the week, details on the G5 movie! The speculation has already begun, and it's still months away. Plus, some music and fanfic to round things out. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 304! The last month has brought some significant news. Like the return of Friendship in Disguise. Or the really big thing, that G5 article that popped up and got chuds mad.

Anyway, Nemesis and Alca7raz then look at two comics, Friendship is Magic #93 and #94! Then it's time to talk about Fluttershy. If you don't mind, that is. Plus some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 303 is here! And it brings a bit of news mostly from the end of 2020. Previews for upcoming comics, con news, new toys, and more.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into Friendship is Magic #92! The wrap up of the first arc of season 10. Their reaction is... tepid. But then it's on to another season 2 episode, "The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000!" A fun old episode. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 302! A bit of news from the last month kicks things off. Most of it is merchandise. Like a big inflatable Pinkie decoration. Or the kinda off-putting Huffy... things. Plus other stuff.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get into issue 91 of the Friendship is Magic comic! Plus they talk for a bit about Equestria Girls and how they feel it was a bit mishandled. Plus some music and fanfic book printing in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 301! It opens with a tiny of news, like a new comic synopsis. There's also some convention announcements and the fact Pony Life is now airing in the US. Finally.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into the final issue of Friendship in Disguise! It's the final showdown between Autobots with ponies and Decepticons with changelings. Then they talk about an old episode, "MMMystery on the Friendship Express." The one where Twilight and Pinkie solve a confounding confectionery caper. Plus some Fan Content. So tune in!

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Can you believe we made it to 300 episodes?! Anyway, we start with the news. New merch, Pony Life and G5 news (kind of), and more.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about two new comics, Friendship is Magic #90 and Friendship in Disguise #3! Following those quick looks, it's a trip down memory lane, because Friendship is Magic is now 10 years old! So a lot of reminiscing about the show and fandom, including how they got into this mess in the first place. Plus a song for Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 299! There's a small bit of news, like a second season of Pony Life. And a few comic previews. Plus some other things.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then talk about the last few episodes of Pony Life season 1. Plus overall thoughts on the season, including how they feel about the character changes. Plus some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 298 is here! With a very small amount of news. But said news does include a bit about Pony Life coming to YouTube (and not Discovery Family). Plus other stuff.

Nemesis and Alca7raz have another Transformers/My Little Pony comic to talk about! Then it's more Pony Life. And this time around, it was difficult to really discuss at length. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 297 has arrived! And it has brought news. News like new x-ray pony figures, comic previews, and the first bit of anything we've had on G5 in a long time (although it may be a bit wrong).

Alca7raz and Nemesis then once again get into Pony Life! Only two episodes this time around, but they all centered around internet culture. Including... memes! Oh no. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 296! News is sparse this time around. Some new Pony Life episode titles and a little bit more.

Nemesis and Alca7raz do cover the new comics that just came out. Because comics are back! First it's Transformers/My Little Pony Friendship in Disguise #1 (something Nemesis has been wanting for a long time). Then it's Friendship is Magic #89, the first of season 10. Some more Pony Life discussion follows, and then the show is wrapped up with Fan Content. A song and a fanfic this time around. So tune in!

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Episode 295 is a go! In the news this week, a video was uploaded that got some in the fandom a bit upset. Plus some new merch, comic previews, and Pony Life clips.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then have more Pony Life episodes to talk about. While still trying to get a handle on the series overall. But they may finally be getting a good idea of it. Plus some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 294 is here! And in the news, there's new Pony Life toys, comic news, and more. Like Rainbow Dash becoming Sonic. No, really.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about more Pony Life episodes! Episodes 5-8, specifically. And again, it's hard to get a read on the series quality overall. Some great stuff along a lot of duds. Plus, there's a song in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 293! An extra long one this time. In part because of the news. There's some of the usual, like the con cancellations, new merchandise, stop-motion shorts. There's also that Atlantic article and Derpibooru's whiplash-inducing response. That was a thing.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then review the MLP Manga Volume 2! Finally. And then it's that new Pony Life show. You may heard of/cried over it. Well, they talk about the first four episodes, the highs and the lows. Plus, some Fan Content to wrap it up. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 292! It starts off with the pony news of the past month, including more con cancellations, comics coming back, and Pony Life finally making an appearance! All that and more.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then decide to talk all about Rarity! The most fashionable of ponies. Her, her character evolution, her relationships with other ponies, and more. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 291 is here! Still have those stay-at-home orders, so we're still doing things remotely. Still have some news, like manga preorders, more online cons, and those clip episodes finally releasing. Oh, and the Bishoujo Sunset Shimmer artwork was finally revealed!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then talk about another Rarity episode from season 2, "Sisterhooves Social!" In which siblings fight. Because little siblings ARE JUST SO ANNO- ahem. After that, they wrap up with some music and fanfiction in Fan Content. So tune in!

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It's time for episode 290! A lot of things have happened since our last episode. The biggest is coronavirus affecting many things in the pony fandom, including cons being cancelled or postponed. Or how pony comics are also delayed until further notice. There's other stuff too, but that's the big one.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get into issue #88 of Friendship is Magic and the Equestria Girls March Radness comics! One of them is better than the other. Then it's "Sweet and Elite" from season 2! In which Rarity makes a series of bad choices. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 289 is here! And it brings some fantastic news. Like the Kotobukiya Sunset Shimmer! Or the MLP/Transformers crossover comics. Speaking of comics, there are two to review this month, including Firewake. It may not be MLP, but you may find it interesting. Plus, Friendship is Magic #87.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then tackle an unpleasant subject, bigotry in the fandom. It's unfortunate that anything needs to be said, but a recent bit of artwork from a well known fandom artist made it clear it's still a major problem. But after that, a tiny bit of Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 288! It starts off with the usual news. Just a month's worth this time. Like con announcements, the first season 10 comic, stop motion ponies, and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz have two comics to look at, issues #85 and 86 of the Friendship is Magic series! One about Applejack, and the other about most of the Pie sisters. Then the two of them talk all about Applejack, the most dependable of ponies. Plus, some music and fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 287, and the year 2020! Not a surprise, not a whole lot happened at the end of 2019. So news is a bit light. But there's still things like Hulu adding the first half of season 9 to its service.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then go to an... infamous episode of season 2, "The Last Roundup!" The one that is actually about Applejack, even if most discussion, including ours, is about a certain gray pegasus. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 286! Which also happens to be the final episode of 2019. To start things off, there's a bit of news. Some of it includes a new SeaBronies guest, new comics being announced, videos mysteriously being removed, and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about the Friendship is Magic series. Like, all of it. Including the worst and best episodes! Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 285! As usual, it starts off with the news. And among that news are bits like new fan music albums, con guests, and more.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into the 2019 Holiday Special comic! This one focuses largely on Rarity, with an extra story about the student six. Then they wind back the clock once again to a season 2 episode, Dragon Quest! In which Spike wants to know more about who he is. Plus, some fan music. So tune in!

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Episode 284 has arrived! This one starts off with the usual bit of news. Like a new comic solicitation. Or that whole YouTube/COPPA thing which everyone's a little nervous about. There are those things, and a bit more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then have two comics to review: Friendship is Magic #84 and Feats of Friendship #3! In terms of what we think of them they're pretty opposite. After that, it's the big topic that's dominated the fandom for the last few weeks: Pony Life. The new series coming next year. Quite a bit there. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 283 is here! Got some news with it. Like fan games. Those are always fun. Plus a release date for the G5 movie. Because that's still coming, like it or not. And there's other news as well!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then go back to season 1 for the last time. This time to talk about The Stare Master! The one where Fluttershy watches the CMC. And then chaos ensues. Plus, Fan Content with some music and a fanfic. So tune in!

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Time for episode 282! Things are still going along. Including news. Like new fandom albums. Or how about those new toys with new designs that have people on edge? Those, and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz start off the discussions with a review of Feats of Friendship #2! Which has some interesting things in it, that's for sure. Then it's the final Equestria Girls special, "Holiday Unwrapped!" And it's an anthology. Okay. Plus, the return of Fan Content with music and fanfiction. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 281, the first post-FiM episode! Hope you're holding up! Despite the show being over, there's still plenty of news, like con announcements, new comics, and more leaks. And some other stuff too.

Alca7raz and Nemesis start off discussions with a look at Friendship is Magic #83, a comic where Twilight has to be a detective and find a missing tortoise. Then it's the season 9 overview! In which we talk about the final season overall, compare it a bit to previous seasons, and even talk about those previous seasons a bit. Plus, there's the good ol' listing of episodes from worst to best. So tune in!

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...Must come to an end. Welcome to episode 280. It starts off with the news section. Which includes things like another leak. And some convention announcements. Plus there's the "Decade of Pony" special.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get to the big thing this week: the end of Friendship is Magic. "The End of the End" and "The Last Problem" are the names of the final episodes. And what a way to go out. But don't worry, we're still going! So please, tune in.

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Time for episode 279! It includes a bit of news. Like that thing about... SEASON 10?! Well, sort of. Definitely not in animated form.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into "The Big Mac Question," the newest Friendship is Magic, and the final regular episode. In it, Big Mac and Sugar Belle want to propose to each other. But in typical Ponyville fashion, it all goes horribly wrong. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 278! It has news. Some of it includes con announcements, G3 ponies back in stores, and other things. Like Katrina Hadley dropping info on Sunset. That's a bit of a discussion.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get into "Growing Up Is Hard To Do!" It's the final CMC episode of the series, and it's the one where we see them as adults. Say whaaaaat? Also, a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 277 is here! It starts off with the usual smattering of news, including some somewhat spoilery promos for the finale. There's more, but really a whole lot more.

Anyway, Alca7raz and Nemesis start off discussions with a review of Friendship is Magic #82! It's a comic where Rarity takes care of a dog. A dog named Cerberus. Then it's the main event, the new episode "Daring Doubt." Where Daring Do gets smeared by another writer. So tune in!

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Episode 276 has arrived! It starts with a very short news segment. Like the bit of news about the finale. That's kinda the big one here.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get into "A Horse Shoe-In!" An episode that's strange to talk about. Because while it's not actually bad, it stars characters they don't like. Then it's Fan Content, with 1 song and 1 fanfic to share. So tune in!

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Time for episode 275! This week in the news, there's merch cancellation and an Equestria Girls special out in Ukraine. Oh, and the final 5 episodes of the season were leaked out via a hacker. So that's a thing.

Alca7raz and Nemesis start off the discussions with a brief look at "Cheer You On," a new Equestria Girls music video. Then it's the main topic, "Dragon Dropped," the latest FiM episode. Where Rarity gets snubbed by Spike. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 274! The news in this one is... minimal. Not a lot happening. Well, other than more weird Friendship is Magic airing schedule shenanigans. That's very much a thing.

Nemesis and Alca7raz start off the discussions with a review of Friendship is Magic #81, an... odd comic. Next, it's two Equestria Girls shorts, the "Let It Rain" music video and "Do It For The Ponygram." Finally, the newest FiM, "She Talks To Angel," is talked about. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 273! It starts with a bit of news, like new comics, new fast food pony toys, and more. More like a brief message about how you shouldn't send death threats over things, including things as trivial as cartoons.

Moving on, Alca7raz and Nemesis have a new Equestria Girls short to talk about, "Costume Conundrum!" In which Fluttershy is having trouble picking a costume. Then it's the new Friendship is Magic, "The Summer Sun Setback." Where things go wrong at the last second thanks to the villains. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 272 is here! And it has... not much news. There is the weird baby mane 6 set. And another episode releasing early. Oh, and maybe another Equestria Girls thing? Plus other stuff.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then go into Spirit of the Forest #3, the final issue of the series! There's also the new Choose Your Own Ending Equestria Girls short, "Tip Toppings." But the main discussion is on the new FiM, "A Trivial Pursuit," in which Twilight gets a little crazy. Again. So tune in!

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Time for episode 271! It starts off with a lightning round of news. What kind of news? Stuff like a new dating sim, a Humble Bundle of MLP comics, and a trailer for the series finale. Plus other things you should probably check out.

Alca7raz and Nemesis have a lot to discuss this week. Like their time at BronyCon. And Ponies the Anthology 7. Oh, and the Equestria Girls short "Sock it to Me." And of course, there's the new FiM episode, "2, 4, 6, Greaaat." Plus there's a song and a fanfic in Fan Content. Tune in! And anyway, come to TrotCon.

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Welcome to episode 270! We were at BronyCon, so it's a short one. Anyway, Nemesis and Alca7raz talk about the new season 9 episode, "The Last Laugh!" It kicks off the second half of the final season, and Pinkie Pie is off to meet Cheese Sandwich at his factory. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 269! It starts off with some news. News like game updates, Kotobukiya figures, new episode titles and synopses, and more.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then talk about Friendship is Magic #80! It... doesn't quite live up to expectations. Then it's a few Equestria Girls Choose Your Own Ending shorts. But "Sunset's Backstage Pass" is the main focus this week! In which Sunset becomes Bill Murray and repeats the same day over, and over, and over again. Plus, a song in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 268! Which has some news! Like BronyCon's musician lineup. Or G1-styled Mane 6. Or more early episodes. And more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz have several topics to get through this time. First up, it's the My Little Pony manga and Friendship is Magic #79! Then there are two Equestria Girls Choose Your Own Ending shorts. But the meat of the discussion is the first half of season 9! Including the episodes ranked from worst to best. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 267! Which starts off with the usual news, as little of it as there is. But that fact doesn't make it any less important! It has stuff like another early episode airing. Makes avoiding spoilers difficult sometimes.

After that, it's Spirit of the Forest #2, the newest comic! Then Alca7raz and Nemesis talk briefly about "The Last Drop," another Equestria Girls Choose Your Own Ending short. Then it's "Rainbow Roadtrip," the new Movie-styled Friendship is Magic special! Which brings a desaturated town to the mane 6's attention. Plus, some music and a fanfic to wrap things up in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 266! A smattering of news is here, including some episode titles and synopses. Or the whole thing with the upcoming Equestria Girls special.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about the new Choose Your Ending Equestria Girls short, "Wake Up!" Then it's the main discussion, "Between Dark and Dawn." In which the royal sisters go on vacation and the mane 6 attempt to fill in. Plus some song in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 265 is here! Once again, there's a bit of news. One example is the imminent end of production for Friendship is Magic. Plus other, happier things.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then take a look at Friendship is Magic #78, the final issue of the Cosmos arc. There's also the new Equestria Girls short, "Find the Magic," which has the sirens in it. And finally, there's the new episode of FiM, "The Last Crusade," where we finally meet Scootaloo's parents. And her aunts! Plus, a fan animation to wrap everything up. So tune in!

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Time for episode 264! There's a bit of news this time around, like that My Little Pony Live show they announced. Yeah. That's a thing that's happening. Oh, and there's other news too.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then have a quick look at the Equestria Girls short "Five Lines You Need To Stand in." After that, it's the FiM episode "Student Counsel!" An episode that's kind of a mess, to be honest. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 263! It starts with a bit of news. Some of that news is kinda big, like Lauren Faust returning to BronyCon. But again, there's not a lot of it overall.

Alca7raz and Nemesis start off the discussions with something rather unfortunate, a certain bad tweet that was sent out by a certain musician. But on much happier notes, there's the first of a new comic mini-series, Spirit of the Forest #1! After that, "Festival Looks," a new Equestria Girls short, is discussed. And then the new season 9 episode, "Going to Seed." Plus, a fanfic to wrap things up. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 262! There's a lot more news than usual this week, including some convention announcements (like EFNW 2020!), new comic series, and the end of DHX working on Equestria Girls. Plus some other stuff as well.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about three Equestria Girls shorts that have popped up in the last few weeks. The Friendship is Magic episode "Sweet and Smoky" is next. It's a bit... rough. Finally, some music and fanfiction in Fan Content rounds it out. So tune in!

Episode 261 is here, and recorded at Everfree Northwest. A bit short because of that. Alca7raz and Nemesis talk a smidge about the con, before getting to the new episode "Frenemies!" It's the first villain-focused episode of the show, and it's a fun one. So tune in!

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Episode 260 is here! It starts with some news, including a returning convention and confirmation of a mid-season finale. Which is still a ridiculous concept. Oh, and there's other news too.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then get into the new Equestria Girls music videos, "I'm On A Yacht" and "Run To Break Free!" Let's just that collectively, they're a mixed bag. After those, it's the new FiM episode, "She's All Yak!" In which Yona tries to act more pony-like, and then it blows up in her face. Plus, a fanfic to wrap things up. So tune in!

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Time for episode 259! And it's a short one. There's a couple of news items to kick it off! Friendship is Magic #77 came out, so that's talked about. Then Alca7raz and Nemesis discuss "Common Ground," the new episode of FiM featuring Patton Oswalt! Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Welcome to episode 258! And it has more news than the past few weeks have had. Including con announcements, merch in Japan, and several episode synopses. Plus more!

After that, Nemesis and Alca7raz talk about "The Point of No Return!" A very Twilight-centric episode. To the point of no other mane six characters even appear. Anyway, it's about an overdue library book. Also, some fan music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 257 has arrived! And it has a tiny bit of news. Like new upcoming comics. And a few other things. There's also the main discussion, "Twilight's Seven!" Alca7raz and Nemesis talk about Friendship is Magic's 200th episode. Plus, some music and fanfiction in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 256? Yeah sure, why not? It has a bit of news. Like a new fan game, details on the 200th episode, and more! But not a lot more.

After that, Nemesis and Alca7raz talk about the new season 9 episode, "Uprooted!" An episode focusing on the Young Six and the Tree of Harmony. Unfortunately, it feels a bit... off. Plus, Fan Content to wrap things up. Tune in!

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Welcome back Friendship is Magic with episode 255! An episode that has very little news in it. But it's still interesting, honest! Like those synopses of upcoming episodes.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get into the final premiere of FiM, "The Beginning of The End." In which a bunch happens, like Grogar, Sombra almost winning, Celestia and Luna almost retiring, and more. Plus, some music and a fanfic in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 254 is here! And it has a bit of news in it. Like charity calendars, comic announcements, and synopses for season 9 episodes. And more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then have two comics to talk about. The first is Friendship is Magic #76, the continuation of the Cosmos arc. The second is IDW Synergy, a not entirely pony comic focusing on women who work for IDW. Then it's "Spring Breakdown," The new Equestria Girls special. In which they're on a boat, and Dash is convinced that there's evil magic. Which upsets everyone else. Tune in!

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Episode 253 has arrived! It opens with a bit of news, like new toy sightings and con guests. Oh, and that season 9 trailer. That's an emotional ride, that's for sure.

Then Alca7raz and Nemesis talk about two new comics, Friendship is Magic #75 and Nightmare Knights #5! The first is a special double issue kicking off a new arc, and the second is the finale to the Nightmare Knights issues. After those, it's time for 5 Equestria Girls shorts. Two came out on YouTube, and the other three on the Discovery Family Go app. Then it's a season 1 episode, "A Bird in the Hoof!" Finally, some music, fanfics, and an animation in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Time for episode 252! It starts off with the usual news. There's bits like more new toys coming, a survey about conventions, and more. Like that season 9 teaser. Oh boy.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then look at the four shorts that came out recently! "Starlight the Hypnotist" and "Sundae, Sundae, Sundae" represent the Friendship is Magic ones. Equestria Girls has "Game Stream" and "Best in Show: The Pre-Show." After that, they take a look at season 1's "A Dog and Pony Show!" In which Rarity saves herself. Plus, some music in Fan Content. So tune in!

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Episode 251 is out! And it has news, as usual. Some of that news includes con guests, the Kotobukiya Twilight, specials for Equestria Girls and Friendship is Magic, and more. But definitely nothing negative. Nope.

Alca7raz and Nemesis do have a handful of shorts to talk about. Two from Friendship is Magic ("Ail-icorn" and "Teacher Of The Month") and two from Equestria Girls ("Sic Skateboard" and "Street Chic"). But then it's the actual big thing this week: season 9 of FiM has been confirmed to be the final season. Quite a lot to say on that and the effect it will have on the fandom.

Part 3 of our Everfree Northwest experience! We talk about the last few panels we attended, and some of the news that they dropped for next year!

And this concludes episode 141... no, wait. We still have something else to talk about. Something with a holiday theme...

Stay tuned for part 4.

Part 2! More panels! Some of them ridiculous! Also, we bought stuff!

Part 3 tomorrow!

The first part of our Everfree Northwest 2016 experience!

We went to a few panels, after going through a surprisingly smooth registration. Expect part 2 tomorrow!

Hello there! Welcome to episode 140! We have a small amount of news this week. Some of it includes con announcements, a blooper, several new episodes, and a bit more. Not a lot more, but a bit.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then review a comic! It's Friends Forever #28, and it's about Luna and the CMC. A potentially dangerous combo! After that, the conversation turns to the new episode, "Newbie Dash!" She finally becomes a Wonderbolt, but things quickly go wrong. And finally, there are 3 fan songs to share with you! Tune in, and look both ways before crossing the runway!

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Hey, we're back! And we bring episode 139 with us! And it's a large one. And a big chunk of it is from the news. Like a ton of con announcements, a bunch of toy images, some new episode synopses, movie news, and far more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then talk about the recent fandom-wide discussion regarding LGBT characters in the show. It's important, and they felt like they needed to weigh in. After that it's all about "No Second Prances," the episode with Trixie's return! Finally, Fan Content wraps this episode up, including three songs and a fanfic! Tune in!

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Hello again listeners! How are you? We hope you're in the mood to listen to episode 138, because it's here! And it brings news! News like Kerbal Space Program getting a pony mod, more Equestria Girls Minis, information about several upcoming episodes, and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz also have a comic to review! Specifically, issue #41 of Friendship is Magic. An homage to Little Golden Books. Plus, they have that new episode to discuss, "Gauntlet of Fire!" It's a Spike episode, so they were really unsure going in. But they were surprised by it! And to wrap up, they have three fan songs to check out. Tune in and hug a dragon!

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Greetings listeners! Welcome to episode 137. We have a bit of news to share with you this week. It includes convention announcements, William Shatner, a robot, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis also have two comic reviews this week. One is Friends Forever #27, and the other is the MLP Manga that released a while ago. Of course, they also talk about the new episode, "On Your Marks!" And to wrap it all up, there are some fan songs and a fanfic! So tune in!

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Salutations listeners! Episode 136 is here, reconfirming our return to a weekly schedule! We start off with a small amount of news, including a scone recipe, a comic preview, and new episode details!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then dive into the newest Friendship is Magic episode, "The Gift of the Maud Pie!"  What did they think of Maud's return? Also, they talk about some of the criticisms they've noticed from the fandom. Fan Content is also here with a single fan song! Tune in!

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IT'S FINALLY HERE! But we'll get to that later in episode 135. We do have some news to get through first. Like the usual convention guests, a real Sweetie Bot (?!), details of upcoming Friendship is Magic episodes. And quite a bit more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then go into two comics, Friendship is Magic #40 and Friends Forever #26, and if they're worth your money. But then the main event: Season 6's premiere, "The Crystalling!" The talk at length about it, including that new baby, Flurry Heart. After all that, they wrap up with some songs and a fanfic in Fan Content. Tune in, and get ready for another round on the endless ride.

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Welcome to episode 134! The last one of the hiatus! In the news, we have an alarming amount of con announcements, some fan game stuff, new toys, and more! Like season 6 starting this month! YEAH!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then return to season 1 for "Party of One!" It's Nemesis' favorite of that season. They'll talk about why they like it and how well it holds up now. Plus, they have some fan songs and a fanfic to share with you guys. Tune in, the new season is almost here!

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Welcome to episode 133! In the news, we have many con guests, several fan games, books, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis talk about the Guardians of Harmony toyline that's coming. Why now, what it means for the franchise, and what they hope it leads to. They also have 3 songs and a fanfic they want to share with you! Tune in!

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Episode 132 is here! And just in time, because New York Toy Fair happened. And it brought a ton of news with it! Equestria Girls 4, season 6 details, Sunset Shimmer finally getting a EqG Mini figure, and more. Plus other news from outside Toy Fair.

Using the information from said fair, Nemesis and Alca7raz discuss what they want and don't want to see out of Legend of Everfree. They also get a little crazy speculating. Plus, they review two issues of the comics. They also have a few songs and fanfic updates to talk about. Tune in!

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Episode 131 is here! And it brings a lot of news with it! A ton of con guests! New comics! Something about Equestria Girls 4! And a teaser for season 6! Skip over 11:56-21:22 to avoid spoilers.

Alca7raz and Nemesis then talk about "Baby Cakes!" The series' first real encounter with babies. There's also 3 songs to listen to. And 2 new fanfics to read, along with the end of a long running one! Tune in guys, and remember, pony responsibly.

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What's up? Episode 130, that's what! We have a lot of news this week, including the return of a certain abridged series, a ton of Equestria Girls Minis appearing, and a teaser for season 6! And so much more beyond that!

Nemesis and Alca7raz have two comics to review this week: Friends Forever #24 and Friendship is Magic #38! What did they think of those? They also rewatched "A Canterlot Wedding," a fandom favorite, and talk about how cool Chrysalis was. Oh, and other stuff too. Plus, they have some music and fanfiction to share! Tune in!

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Welcome to 2016! Episode 129 is our first episode of the year, and it brings a large amount of news. It includes the usual con announcements, several fan games, newly released toys, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis kick off their discussions with a review of the new Equestria Girls Mini figures! Then they go to the past and talk about the season 1 finale, "The Best Night Ever." They also have new songs and a new fanfic in Fan Content. Tune in!

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Time for episode 128, our final podcast of 2015! We have a bit of news this week, but not as much as you'd think. There's a large amount of con guests, The Equestria Girls Minis get a release date, and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz have two comics to review, the 2015 Holiday Special and Friendship is Magic #37. They also look into the future, and discuss what they want to see in season 6. Fan Content wraps it all up, with three songs and a couple of fanfic updates. Tune in! We'll see you again in 2016.

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Episode 127 is here! It starts with the Quick Hits! Like always. They include con appearances, toys, a book, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis quickly review Friends Forever #23, an issue featuring Applejack and Fluttershy. Is it worth paying $3.99? After that, they look back on season 5, compare it to previous seasons, and rank the episodes from worst to best! We wrap it up with Fan Content, and it's a bit larger than usual due to several fanfics updating out of nowhere. Tune in!

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Episode 126? Yep, it's that time! And it's longer than the last few. We open with our usual news segment, including several con guests, new toys, and more! Quite a bit more, actually.

Nemesis and Alca7raz got their 4DE plushies, and they have a verdict to pass on. Then they talk about "The Cutie Re-Mark" for quite a bit! Including something about power levels. Weird. Anyway, they also have fan music and a fanfic to share with you! Tune in guys, and prepare yourselves, the next hiatus has begun.

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Time for episode 125! We have some big news this week! Like 4DE plushies finally shipping, a possible guest star for a future episode, and the movie's release date! And so much more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis then get to "The Mane Attraction!" It's Amy Keating Rogers' final episode, and she did not disappoint. There's also Friendship is Magic #36 to review. How does it fare? Especially after the disappointment of the previous issue. Plus, Nemesis actually has a new fanfic to talk about! Tune in guys!

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Hello listeners! It's time for episode 124! Last week's Quick Hits section was massive, but we've got a smaller one this time around. This week we have a new fan game, new comic announcements, and worrying new from John de Lancie.

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talked about "The Hooffields and McColts!" Were they satisfied with it, particularly after last week's episode? There's also a brief bit about Fern Gully, of all things. Things are then wrapped up with a small update to a featured fanfic. Tune in!

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Hey there! Welcome to episode 123! It's revenge of the merchandise in the Quick Hits this week. Some of it includes new books (one with a possible spoiler), plushies, action figures, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis watched "What About Discord?" this time around. And it was... something. They'll tell you what they thought of it. They also read Friends Forever #22, and Alca7raz has 3 songs for Fan Content. Tune in!

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Hey there listeners! It's time for episode 122! It's a bit of a shorter one, but we still have a selection of news to kick it off. It includes such items as Lauren Faust attending another con, a fan game getting released, pony heads (what?), and more!

Nemesis and Alc7raz braved the "new" episode, "Scare Master!" It's about Fluttershy and dealing with yet another of her fears. Did they enjoy it? And how does it compare to the last Nightmare Night episode? There's also a selection of fan songs and a fanfic update to wrap it all up.  Tune in... for TERROR!

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Salutations! Episode 121 is here for your listening pleasure! We have a small Quick Hits section this week. But you'll probably still want to hear it. It has stuff like new plushies and new comics. And a bit more!

To start off our discussions, Nemesis takes a quick look at "The Art of Equestria" book. He'll tell you whether or not it's worth your money. Alca7raz then jumps in so they can review "Hearthbreakers!" It's a Hearth's Warming (Christmas) episode, but was it a good one? They also have Friendship is Magic #35 to look at, plus a bit of Fan Content to wrap it all up. Tune in!

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Look at that, episode 120 is here! In it, there is some news. Some of it includes Them's Fightin' Herds lore (plus they got funded), another Hikari Rainbow Dash, a teaser for a guest star, and more!

Nemesis starts off with a quick look at the Friendship Games home release. He was quite happy with what was included. Alca7raz then jumps in for their discussion on "The One Where Pinkie Pie Knows!" They had a lot of fun watching this one, and they'll tell you why. They wrap up the episode with quite a bit of fan content, including 3 songs! Tune in!

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Episode 119 is here! We have a lot of news this week. News like convention guest announcements, air dates for upcoming episodes, the best Equestria Girls merchandise ever released, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis watched "Crusaders of the Lost Mark" this week! And what an episode to air on Friendship is Magic's 5th anniversary! They gush about it for quite a bit. They also have Friends Forever #21, an issue they weren't too sure about going in. Plus, they have 2 versions of a song in Fan Content. Tune in! Maybe you'll get a cutie mark for it...

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Welcome to episode 118! We have a lot of news this week. News like convention promo videos, new Funko figures, confirmation on Equestria Girls 4, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis watched "Brotherhooves Social!" Yes, that includes the more contentious elements. Let's hope they didn't fumble. Plus, they have a song and several fanfics to share. Tune in!

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Time for episode 117! It's a double header this week. But first we have small amount of news, including Them's Fightin' Herds, a figure you probably can't get, and a leak!

Nemesis and Alca7raz then talk about "Made in Manehatten!" It's the end of Rarity month, let's hope it ends on a high note. But then they discuss Friendship Games! Yes, the third Equestria Girls movie came out. Did they like it? And was that a hint about the season 5 finale?

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Episode 116! We have more Rarity this week. But first, some news! Like an alarming reply from Hasbro Studios when a little girl wrote them, new comics coming, a soundtrack, more episode announcements, and much more!

Like we said though, more Rarity! Nemesis and Alca7raz watched "Rarity Investigates" this week. After their "meh" reaction to last week's episode, does this one do any better? Plus, they review the start of a new comic arc in Friendship is Magic #34, and Nemesis actually has a fanfic to share! Tune in!

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It's episode 115, and the hiatus is over! But first, we have a small helping of news for you! This week there are some con guest announcements, a new plushie being released, some season 5 teasers, and more!

Alca7raz and Nemesis watched "Canterlot Boutique" this week. And so did most of you. What did they think of season 5's return? And did Alca7raz get over his dislike of Rarity? Plus, they read Friends Forever #20. Tune in to a surprisingly short episode!

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Episode 114! The one before season 5 comes back! The news has been a bit slow, but there's still some to talk about. Like new Build-A-Bear plushies, Mane6 revealing the name of their fighting game, another season 5 episode being revealed (and proving Nemesis completely wrong), and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz watched the Friendship Games preview! So that's what they're discussing. If you don't want any movie spoilers, you probably shouldn't listen. Hopefully, the actual movie lives up to what they saw. Plus, they wrap up with a song in fan content. Tune in people, the hiatus is almost over.

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It's time for episode 113! Once again, we have two weeks worth of news to discuss. It includes fan games, new Friendship Games shorts, and the end of this dumb hiatus! FINALLY!

Alca7raz and Nemesis also decide to share their thoughts on the (not) recently released Ponies the Anthology V! Was it an improvement over 3? Can they keep going for a 6th? Plus, they review Friendship is Magic #33. And Nemesis finally has a new fanfic to share! So tune in!

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Episode 112 is here! And it brings news! Some of this news includes several fan videos, some bits about Friendship Games (including videos), William Shatner (not a video), and more!

Nemesis and Alca7raz do something a bit different this time around. To help you survive this hiatus, they have a few other cartoons they think you'll enjoy. They did. Plus, they have a brief comic review and a fan song! So listen in!

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Welcome back! It's time for episode 111! We have 2 weeks of news to share with you (expect that for awhile). Some of that news includes some fan games, TONS of merchandise, and a bit of speculation on the remainder of season 5!

Speaking of season 5, Alca7raz and Nemesis decide to kick off the hiatus by looking back at its first half. Basically, they list the episodes from what they consider the worst to best. And they don't always agree with each other. Plus, they have Friendship is Magic #32 to look at! Tune in!

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Time for episode 110! There was some big news this week, including Claire Corlett's documentary, a new soundtrack album, Shout Factory's home release of Friendship Games, and... the beginning of another hiatus?! NOW?! Noooooo....

Well, after that disappointment, Nemesis and Alca7raz talk about information that came out of the SDCC panel. And speculate. And shatter dreams. Speaking of dreams, they also discuss "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?" and some of the bits they liked about it. Tune in!

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