Biff! 287: VisionQuest ep 7

This edition of Random Pursuit brings two newcomers and is something of a family affair! Hosts Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Amelia Fleishman, Dani Colman, Glenn Fleishman, Kathy Campbell, and Sarah Murphy.

Courtney talks ADHD and brains and life and—we may or may not have gotten a little philosophical, too… Host Sandra Wong with Courtney Milan.

A new Candlekeep Mystery kicks off with Vroga’s worst nightmare - turning into a book! Host Tony Sindelar with Bryan Guffey, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, and Sarah Hendrica Bickerton.

When the mysterious client appears before Vision and offers him a way to save Tommy & Lisa our hero must decide if he’s willing to sign away his soul. Vision gets all up in his head as he comes to grips with a truth he’s been hiding from himself. Meanwhile, the client also draws Jocasta and her trusty side-kick Ultron into his web as the clockwork starts to become apparent in time for next week’s finale. Hosts Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Guy English.

It’s the Winter of Westerns on LTS. I’ve dragged some of my panel kicking and screaming into a look at some classic movies with hats and guns, while others say I don’t know what I’ve been missing. This one is a westernized remake of the Bogart classic, High Sierra. Joel McCrae wears his wardrobe well. Host Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga, Nathan Alderman, and Micheline Maynard.

Our astute panel of TV watchers reconvenes to induct 30 excellent series, all from the 21st Century, into the Incomparable’s TV Hall of Fame. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Moisés Chiullán, Micheline Maynard, Monty Ashley, Andy Ihnatko, Shelly Brisbin, Steven Schapansky, David J. Loehr, and John Siracusa.

The Incomparable Jason Snell joins Scott to discuss “The Empath” (TOS S3E8). Topics include Patrick Stewart (does not appear in “The Empath”), Walter Koenig (also does not appear in “The Empath”), blackbox theaters, and the magic of mime. Host Scott McNulty with Jason Snell.

Lindsey shares a personal connection with a worldwide phenomenon, sparking a lovely conversation about storytelling and community. (Special thanks to Romancing the Vote 2026 for bringing another fabulous guest to the show!) Host Sandra Wong with Lindsey Allen.

Last episode Vision let Ultron the the wheel and it turns out the first thing that ‘ol softie wants to do is take his grandson out for a pint. After which Paladin captures Tommy and we’re off for a showdown in Madripoor. In cyber-space Ultron and Jocasta have a flirty will-they-won’t they conversation but the question is if they’ll destroy humanity. Hosts Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Guy English.

For Halloween we watched a… not particularly spooky movie. It’s the 30-year-old supernatural comedy “The Frighteners,” starring Michael J. Fox and directed by Peter Jackson, who was about to embark on making many “Lord of the Rings” movies. We are not sure we see the connection! But this movie… is not normal. Who is the target audience? Why does Jeffrey Combs appear, mid-film, combing it up at 100%? How many ghosts of loved ones would you want at your hot date at the Medieval Times? We have lots of questions, but very few answers! Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Tiff Arment, and Steve Lutz.