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Alex, Doms, and Nate are joined by returning guest/superfriend Michael to discuss cartoons! They get real here and there, but for the most part it's a nice break from how heavy last week's episode was.

Alex, Doms, and Nate discuss the 2020 with a few weeks of perspective; what was good, bad, and confusing? What can we learn from a year like that? Is there reason to hope 2021 will be better?

Alex, Doms, and Nate discuss the 1999 direct-to-video animated classic Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, and why humans seem compelled to celebrate on the darkest, coldest nights of the year.

Alex, Doms, and Nate are joined by friend/LOTR expert Michael as they discuss the 2003 film The Return of the King, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and Gandalf's role in the LOTR saga.

Nate discusses the power of denial, processing COVID, and attempting to use video games as an escape from reality.

Alex, Doms, and Nate discuss the 2019 psychological folk horror film Midsommar.

Alex, Doms, and Nate discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) as an allegory for World War II, and the fallout of World War I.

Alex, Doms, and Nate discuss the pitfalls of toxic masculinity, and why it's harder for men to seek help for their mental health.