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Michael, Ethan, and special guest Jacob discuss Way Station, by Clifford D. Simak, while drinking Glenlivet 12.In this episode:It’s nice to be at the point in civilization where we know how all the letters should soundFirst pages, first paragraphs, first lines: seems like a trap for EthanPay attention to soundObligatory references to The Dying Earth (one) and Star Trek (many)Michael is almost gotten, which he deserves, because he’s still talking about Star TrekSimak is the missing link between Star Trek and CS LewisThoughts on religions we don’t followWe write fanfic of this bookThis book is at least seventeen different novelsJacob definitely loses but no one notices in the midst of discussing Hodags and ratsassinsWisconsin has the custodian of the galactic talisman, so, Go Pack GoNothing else sports-related is saidMichael doesn’t hate the Packers, he hates himselfNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss James, by Percival Everett! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)
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