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Mar 12, 2025 A surreal food heist in Canada kicks off the fun, featuring a stolen truck of expensive steaks and some outrageous hot tub thefts. The hosts rank quirky thieves while critiquing literary biases and review pitfalls, especially in adaptations like Dune. They humorously explore Shakespearean insults and the creative dynamics of collaborative writing. The importance of traditional manuscript formatting is examined too. Finally, the conversation takes a lighthearted turn to discuss characters from the Wheel of Time series who would make great coffee dates.
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The Great Canadian Steak and Hot Tub Heist
- In September 2020, a fake Canadian trucking company stole $230,000 worth of steak.
- Later, the same company stole seven hot tubs.
Flaws in the Review System
- The current review system has flaws, as it tends to be dominated by extreme opinions.
- It lacks nuanced perspectives from those who fall in the middle ground.
Finding Reliable Reviewers
- Find reviewers whose style and perspective you enjoy, even if you don't always agree.
- Use their reviews to understand their biases and filter recommendations.
