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Intentionally Blank

153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 373 ratings

Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.

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The Future of Pop Culture? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 147

March 27, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the future of storytelling post-superhero boom. Reflecting on past trends and predicting the next tentpole blockbusters. Check out Dragonsteel's recent BackerKit campaign for the Words of Radiance leather bound here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound?ref=IB327 Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Stay up to date by following my newsle...

Brandon Wrote ANOTHER Secret Project? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 146

March 20, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take some time to talk about the crowdfunding campaign that Dragonsteel did for the "Words of Radiance" and yet another Secret Project that Brandon wrote without anyone else knowing.  Check out Dragonsteel's recent BackerKit campaign for the Words of Radiance leather bound here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound?ref=IB320 Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainme...

Kermit Vs Apollo Creed — Intentionally Blank Ep. 145

March 13, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Check out Dragonsteel's recent BackerKit campaign for the Words of Radiance leather bound here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound?ref=HTB On this week of Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss what the remakes and sequels of films are doing for the market and storytelling. Along with that, they debate on what Oscar's best picture movies would be amazing if they got "muppetized," trading lunch meat for drugs, and having Snoo...

Freshly Baked with Intentionally Blank Ep. 144

March 06, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are treated to some wonderfully fresh baked bread (and some less than fresh) as they are joined by Brandon's Father! Along with chatting bread, they discuss their own parents and what they are like, along with their own pasts.  (0:00) - Introducing "The Baker" (2:20) - The First Bread (4:25) - Parent Talk (8:35) - The Second Bread (11:10) - The Third Bread (14:00 - The Fourth Bread (17:30) - The Bakers Past  (21:52) - Gifts T...

Trying out "Cold Case" Ice Cream! — Intentionally Blank Ep. 143

February 28, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are once more entering the icey world of ice cream as they open up the Cold Case ice cream sent to us by Rockwell Ice Cream! See as they uncover the mystery behind each ice cream flavor and see if they can become Ace Ice Cream Detectives! Cold Case Ice Cream: https://www.coldcaseicecream.com/ Rockwell Ice Cream: https://www.rockwellicecream.com/ Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/LDWis2s...

Pure Muppet "Muppet Movies"— Intentionally Blank Ep. 142

February 21, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells get stitched into talking about the Muppets and their many forms. From picking their favorite muppet characters to talking about the best and worst movies they appeared in, you can be sure it will be well "felt" time this week on Intentionally Blank!  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/MxA_DsOS6LQ Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available. Sound Engineering by Daniel ...

Our Long Forgotten Trunk Novels — Intentionally Blank Ep. 141

February 14, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the novels they left in their "trunk" that have never seen the light of day since they were published. Along with these fascinating tales, Dan talks about his dislike of Denver, and Brandon talks about the "industry" writers belong in.  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/B0MC28qit44 Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available. Sound engineering by Daniel Thom...

Hugos, Oscars, and Turtles? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 140

February 07, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the Hugo Awards along with various other award shows and how they are run. On top of that, Brandon talks about tortoise care and Dan ponders British slang. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/L0IiKCvrUuw Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson TIME CODES (0:00) - Not Food Heist...Heist? (2:08) - Brandon Pyramiding Care (...

Caribbean Island Adventures — Intentionally Blank Ep. 139

January 31, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about their 2023 New Year's adventures and what they got up to. Brandon became a real-life Knight Radiant in the Grand Cayman Islands, Dan almost was poisoned by the ocean, and the food heist has a Breaking Bad level amount of meat. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/XXwaf9u91Uk Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson FOOD...

The Infamous Ice Cream Tier List — Intentionally Blank Ep. 138

January 24, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells face the icy cold challenge of an Ice Cream Tier List, curated by Brandon's son Joel. What ice cream will be deemed the grossest and what will be made a possible favorite? That and more food-related heisting on this week! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/pNXrwmwlgWw Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson

Our 2023 Year in Review — Intentionally Blank Ep. 137

January 17, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan and Brandon go over their year of 2023 and discuss some of their favorite parts of it. From video games to YouTube videos, join us as we close the book on 2023 with this Intentionally Blank review! Dan's Gaming Retreat: thedanwells.com Dollmakers Preorder: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-dollmakers-lynn-buchanan?variant=41242867597346 Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/8MSC-ApsfR4 Listen to Intentionall...

Finally Reviewing "Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse" — Intentionally Blank Ep. 136

January 10, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan and Brandon FINALLY talk about "Spiderman - Across the Spiderverse!" Along with getting to the topic at hand, Brandon steps up to the plate with a food heist story of his own, and Dan gives his brutally honest opinion on filmmaking. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/404Kmf9wctU Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson

The Best Action Movie of the Year — Intentionally Blank Ep. 135

January 03, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan and Brandon jump into discussing the hit film RRR! Along the way, Dan talks about his miraculous win in one of his favorite games, Brandon in turn chats about his preferred go-to games, and both gush about the wonders of RRR. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/NK3YrEYVpjw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson

Anything but "Into the Spider-Verse!" — Intentionally Blank Ep. 134

December 27, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan and Brandon talk about anything but Into the Spider-verse. Instead, join us as Dan gives Brandon several gifts, how magic the gathering has several strange brand deals, and how bad the two are at being bougie. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/GQaROawNYgE?feature=shared Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson

Christmas Food Tier List — Intentionally Blank Ep. 133

December 20, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Happy Holidays from Intentionally Blank as this festive episode Dan and Brandon put together a Tier list of the best Christmas foods out there! From Turkey to Beef Jerky, who knows what will end up where? Along the way, learn what rich people have for breakfast morning, another food heist, and what makes someone a millennial. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/Rwku7KewV2E Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering by ...

Live Q&A at Dragonsteel 2023! — Intentionally Blank Ep. 132

December 13, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, we wrap up the convention podcast with a special Q&A! Joined by a surprise guest, learn of how Brandon and Dan proposed to their wives, who would win in a cage fight, and just how far Dans hat has come! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/439MqBjuUo4 Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson

Our First Book Signings — Intentionally Blank Ep. 131 (Recorded Live at Dragonsteel 2023!)

December 06, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this special recording of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan are live at Dragonsteel 2023! Join them to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly book signings throughout the years (including their very first signing experiences). Catch stories that include details like Dan's many hats, Brandon's car, and the boujee nature of Intentionally Blank.  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/sa4NE6QuZfc Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found...

Unintentionally Not Delaying "Superhero Movies Before They Were Cool" Part 2 l Intentionally Blank

November 30, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank (Ep. 130), Brandon and Dan continue to discuss the superhero movies of the past! With that though, Brandon talks about what movies he and his dad used to watch, Dan professes his love of Tim Burton's Batman, and they both confess their "breaking points" when it comes to Tim Burton films. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/SNGTFV3sopI Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editin...

Superhero Movies Before They Were Cool — Ep. 129 of Intentionally Blank

November 22, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about hipster superhero movies (you know, the ones from before they were cool).  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/P4bx3EVU9Kg Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

The Burger Ranking Throwdown — Ep. 128 of Intentionally Blank

November 15, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Dan brings with him a special treat of local burgers for Brandon and company to try! While they munch and dine, Brandon talks about his family's own "Fry Sauce," and Dan tells of his strange but maybe somewhat enticing number one condiment that he adds! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/kP0t988rPqU Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dan's Fan Mail Revenge — Ep. 127 of Intentionally Blank

November 08, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Dan gets his own personal revenge on Brandon this week of Intentionally Blank by opening up his OWN personal box of stuff sent to him by a fan! Along the way, the two of them discuss olive oil shots and how Brandon's kid have embraced the "dad" jokes. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/tkfhNb3tDbg Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Brandons Kaiju Quiz for Dan — Ep. 126 of Intentionally Blank

November 01, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

On this week of Intentionally Blank, Brandon pops a surprise theme on Dan with the simple question, "What counts as a Kaiju?" Together they delve through the many creatures and monsters of the world to determine what truly deserves the title of "Kaiju!" Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/sKBv_W93zeI Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Live Action “One Piece”

October 25, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

On this week of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about the newly released Netflix special, the live-action remake of "One Piece"! Having now seen the first two episodes, tune in to see what these experts in heists have to say. Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Ethan’s Writing Origins

October 18, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon is once more joined by Skar (Ethan) in discussing how one can write while being pulled away by “real jobs.” Ethan talks about his own adventures of writing while in the military, Brandon revisits his time of working graveyard shifts at a hotel while writing, and they both share their own mental ways to writing without distraction. Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Meeting the real-life "Skar!" — Ep. 123 of Intentionally Blank

October 11, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

This week on Intentionally Blank, we have a special guest joining Brandon, Dragonsteel's very own head of security, Ethan (but much better known as Skar of Bridge 4!) They take time to discuss Ethan's experiences in the military, how Brandon has tapped into the fountain of military knowledge that Ethan has, and how writing has affected both of them in their own lives.  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/mc2NzIG-icE Can be listened to almost everywhere po...

Theme Park Adventures

October 04, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

On this week of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan dive into the topic of theme parks and all of the wonder they hold! Brandon talks about the time he tricked his brother into riding a roller coaster and Dan talks about his love of storytelling rides. Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mission Stories from Around the World — Ep. 121 of Intentionally Blank

September 27, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

This week Brandon and Dan dig into the world of other languages and the hilarious mishaps that one can run into, how Brandon once ate a literal burning Squid, and Dan discusses how other countries react to US-based food. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/eeGbd9kwH_U Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Culinary Catastrophes — Ep. 120 of Intentionally Blank

September 20, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This week, Brandon and Dan discuss their worst food stories, how Brandon has been stopped by the TSA for Magic the Gathering Cards, and how the candy industry tries to make “cool” candy for kids. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank    • Brandon and Dan Kind of Beg for Stuff...  Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Brandon and Dan Kind of Beg for Stuff — Ep. 119 of Intentionally Blank

September 13, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion discussing the ongoing polls regarding food heists and bad story ideas before moving on to kind of begging for things that really just turns into a conversation about things they like. 🍔 Food Heists: “Do Not Steal the King's Potatoes!” (just kidding, please do) - Episode 52 (0:22-5:35) https://youtu.be/j24_gHeoIHs?feature=shared&t=22 vs “The Edelstahlkugel” - Episode 82 (3:32-11:30)    https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?feature=shared&t=212 🔥 Bad Story I...

Toy Box Chronicles — Ep. 118 of Intentionally Blank

September 06, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Dan and Brandon fondly reminisce about their childhood toys. From G.I. Joes to Transformers: they take a trip down memory lane as they recall the toys that fueled their imagination.  The Unofficial A.I. Bearglur: https://imgur.com/a/w83uQsz 🍔 Food Heists: “The Great Maple Syrup Heist”  - Episode 48 (5:27-10:40)     https://youtu.be/oIxK5pqpDWY?feature=shared&t=327 vs “The Edelstahlkugel” - Episode 82 (3:32-11:30)    https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?feature=shared&t=212 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: ...

Our Entire History with Ninja Turtles — Ep. 117 of Intentionally Blank

August 30, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this episode, Brandon and Dan discuss the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie. They share their rankings, opinions, and talk about the movie both with & without spoilers, and they compare it to two of the other biggest animated releases  of this past year, Puss and Boots, and Across the Spiderverse! 🍔 Food Heists: “The Gator Gourmands”  - Episode 96 (0:00-9:30)     https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?feature=shared vs “Do Not Steal the King's Potatoes!” (just kidding, please do) - Episode...

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning — Ep. 116 of Intentionally Blank

August 23, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this episode, Brandon and Dan discuss Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1. They share their rankings, opinions, and talk about the movie both with & without spoilers! 🍔 Food Heists: “The Great Maple Syrup Heist” - Episode 48 (5:27-10:40) https://youtu.be/oIxK5pqpDWY?t=327 vs “Pure Illegal Butter Guarantee” - Episode 34 (0:00-6:20) https://youtu.be/C8QOjNSD0a8 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Vikings vs. Cthulhu" - Episode 25 (7:30-14:00) https://youtu.be/p1YmbKqlTh8?t=450 vs "Free Fall B...

Greatest Dead Fantasy Authors — Ep. 115 of Intentionally Blank

August 16, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Brandon and Dan talk the mirrored side of last weeks conversation and discuss the greatest dead fantasy writers while Brandon unboxes a secret box sent by Wizards of the Coast! 🍔 Food Heists: “The Gnocchi Brothers Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers Gnocchi Restaurant” - Episode 36 (0:00-03:54) - vs “The Edelstahlkugel” or alternatively “The One So Cool it Sounds Made Up” - Episode 82 (3:32-11:30)  -  🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Weekend at Vader's with an Actual Zombie" - Episode 95 (3:45-9:05) - vs ...

Best Living Fantasy Authors — Ep. 114 of Intentionally Blank

August 09, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Brandon and Dan spend some time in a recent heist before moving on to their lists of their picks for the top five living fantasy authors. 🍔 Food Heists: ““Do Not Steal the King's Potatoes!” (just kidding, please do)" - https://youtu.be/j24_gHeoIHs?t=22 (0:22-5:35) vs “The Caceres Casks” or alternatively “Soon To Be a Major Motion Picture Starring Ana de Armas”  -  https://youtu.be/m9aY89_E-Jc?t=20 (0:20-5:03) 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Luke Gorgeous and the Multiverse of Mediocrity" - https:/...

Depression — Ep. 113 of Intentionally Blank

August 02, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Brandon and Dan talk about Dan's struggle with depression and the in and out's of the world's view on mental health. 🍔 Food Heists: Stealing Alligator Eggs, for a Secret Alligator Ranch, During a Hurricane"- https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE (0:00-9:30) vs “The Snackyderms.”Elephants with diplomatic immunity make-off with sugarcane  -  https://youtu.be/xOZPEQ2SLjw?t=102 (1:42-10:10) 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Jack the Carjacking Car; Cold Open: Fuel as Food!" - https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?t=538 (...

Ted Lasso Season 2— Ep. 112 of Intentionally Blank

July 26, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion in their normal meandering fashion before moving on to the main discussion point of Ted Lasso season 2 including Brandon’s predictions for season 3. 🍔 Food Heists: “How Is This Not a Movie Yet” Entire Brazilian Coffee Industry Owes it's Start to a Food Heist - https://youtu.be/DY5yDPRomEI?t=406 (6:46-12:03) vs “The Snackyderms.”Elephants with diplomatic immunity make-off with sugarcane  -  https://youtu.be/xOZPEQ2SLjw?t=102 (1:42-10:10) 🔥 Bad Story...

Nearly a Wizard of the Coast — Ep. 111 of Intentionally Blank

July 19, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Dan came prepared today with a food heist, a bad story, and the days topic of discussion of how Dan nearly worked for Wizards of the Coast before moving on to general discussions on role-playing and table-top games. 🍔 Food Heists: “The Gnocchi Brothers Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers Gnocchi Restaurant”  -    https://youtu.be/BRDpVi8BqLM (0:00-3:54) vs “Tailgating Something Nefarious”  -     https://youtu.be/gT2-nHk5keI?t=37 (0:37-6:46) 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Weekend at Vader's with an Actual ...

Talking Tetris — Ep. 110 of Intentionally Blank

July 12, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion with this week’s bad story idea/food heist poll before moving on to discuss Apple TV’s recent movie, Tetris and a bit about the real life events surrounding the world-wide phenomenon. 🍔 Food Heists: “Pure Illegal Butter Guarantee”  -    https://youtu.be/C8QOjNSD0a8 (0:00-6:20) vs “Using 700 Gallons of Rancid Fry Oil to Inspire Children”  -     https://youtu.be/r2KL-lcGnQc (0:00-7:05) 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Free Fall Burrito World" -        https://...

Campfire Chronicles

July 05, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion with their bad story idea/food-heist bracket before moving on to the subject of camping. Brandon’s general disinterest versus Dan’s lifelong passion. And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: https://forms.gle/fkuwRDdR1igWimM58 Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Tech and Titanic — Ep. 108 of Intentionally Blank

June 28, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Dr. Lukewarm and Dr. Ice Cold, in their typical fashion, have a meandering conversation that covers a wide-variety of topics ranging from The Fast and the Furious movies, Reddit and Internet culture, and their reaction to the recent tragedy of the Titan implosion and the general tone of discussion surrounding it. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Titanic 2: Sink Harder"  -    https://youtu.be/LrpR6RB0gEo?t=260 (4:20-8:55) vs "Imaginary Friend Trained up to Protect Your Memories From Invasion"  -     ...

Our Fan Favorite Theories — Ep. 107 of Intentionally Blank

June 23, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion by contemplating time travel trolley disaster scenarios before moving on to their favorite fan theories for shows like Signs, St. Elsewhere, the Pixar cinematic universe, and others.  🔥 Bad Story Ideas: “Vikings vs. Cthulhu - Men in Black: Saxon Edition”  -    https://youtu.be/p1YmbKqlTh8?t=450 (7:30-14:00) vs “Aliens Use the Legal Code to Quietly Conquer the United States”  -     https://youtu.be/vFxJGbUUtHc?t=1596 (26:36 - 28:12) 🍔 Food Heists:...

Aliens vs Authors — Ep. 106 of Intentionally Blank

June 14, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Brandon and Dan talk Alien Movies and get into the nitty gritty details of what makes an Alien Invasion movie before discussing their favorites. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: “The Edelstahlkugel” or alternatively “The One So Cool it Sounds Made Up”  -     https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?t=212 (3:32 - 11:30) vs “Chicken Wing Embezzlement”  -     https://youtu.be/0RyLHAjhJUk?t=39 (0:39 - 4:51) 🍔 Food Heists: The Great British Fake-off -     https://youtu.be/vFxJGbUUtHc?t=1692 (21:12 - 30:05) vs “Sol...

A Very Timely Discussion of Glass Onion and Knives Out — Ep. 105 of Intentionally Blank

June 07, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Brandon and Dan sit down to have a (very timely) discussion about Rian Johnson’s detective movies, Knives Out and Glass Onion. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: Jack the Carjacking Car -     https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?t=538 (8:58 - 14:05) vs Suddenly, No One Can Read or Write -     https://youtu.be/BmOSl8wCgWI?t=830 (13:50 - 20:08) 🍔 Food Heists: "The Gator Gourmands" -     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZuDOxj0YSE&t=3s (0:00 - 9:30) vs "Feeding Arizona" -      https://youtu.be/oSXV1_79DOA?t=17...

Dear Listeners, Choose Wisely! — Ep. 104 of Intentionally Blank

May 31, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Brandon and Dan present the best of the best as we embark on a thrilling 16-week adventure to uncover the ultimate selection of Food Heists and Bad Story Ideas. Vote on this week's polls to have your say on which ones will make it to the end and be made into a shirt! 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: Jack the Carjacking Car - https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?t=538 (8:58 - 14:05) vs Suddenly, No One Can Read or Write -  https://youtu.be/BmOSl8wCgWI?t=830 (13:50 - 20:08) 🍔 Food Heists: "The Gator Gourmands...

The Writers Strike — Ep. 103 of Intentionally Blank

May 24, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Brandon and Dan jump right into the episode, bypassing the obvious, and diving headfirst into a countrywide fruit-rollup shortage. Amidst the food crime, and an honorary doctorate, they eventually circle back to the Writers Strike. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/1JpxAdOBfnw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

All About Cyberpunk — Ep. 102 of Intentionally Blank

May 17, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Dan and Brandon discuss cyberpunk. They begin with the history of the genre and debate what properties fall into the category. From Blade Runner to The Matrix, they find common threads like virtual reality and artificial intelligence.  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/xOZPEQ2SLjw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Disappointing Media — Ep. 101 of Intentionally Blank

May 10, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this podcast episode, Brandon and Dan kick things off by discussing the peculiar behavior of cockatoos pulling teeth, and elephants' tendency to steal food. However, they eventually steer the conversation towards the main topic at hand - a deep dive into the world of disappointing media. Tune in to hear their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/kA4ZMoy1dxE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found....

Oops! All tangents — Ep. 100 of Intentionally Blank

May 03, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

No subject is safe as Brandon and Dan move from tangent to tangent including the incredible food heist of the Dairy Don of the Milk Mafia, the Mario games, a bad story idea, and many other topics. None covered in depth.  Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/K2bQhjiGvIw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sports People Are Nerds Too — Ep. 99 of Intentionally Blank

April 27, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this episode, Brandon and Dan intended to talk about sports but ended up getting sidetracked while discussing their favorite books and Dan shared an interesting story about how a game of Candy Land influenced American literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/PcJGiuBbiAc Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

How The Turn Tables — Ep. 98 of Intentionally Blank

April 19, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Brandon and Dan start their discussion with food adjacent crimes before moving into their main subject off the table, but are frequently distracted by movie tangents. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/6vw-SfZ-y6Y  Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

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