Intentionally Blank Greatest Dead Fantasy Authors — Ep. 115 of Intentionally Blank
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Aug 16, 2023 The hosts discuss tomato thefts in India and debate the motives behind them. They reflect on the impact of J.R.R. Tolkien's work on fantasy literature and his influence on constructed languages. They also talk about their excitement for playing Magic: The Gathering and explore the rivalry between Wheel of Time and Good Kind fandoms.
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Tomato Theft Plague in India
- Tomato thefts plague India, with 400 kg stolen from one farmer's van.
- Tomatoes are expensive due to scarcity, leading to a nationwide "tomato theft mafia".
Aztec Tomato Heist Theory
- Brandon theorizes Aztec priests are stealing tomatoes due to a historical grievance.
- This "bad story idea" combines food heists with petty mythological conflicts.
Bracket Update
- The podcast hosts discuss round two of their food heist and bad story idea brackets.
- Listeners vote on matchups like "The Gnocchi Brothers" vs. "The Edelstahlkugel".