Biff! 286: VisionQuest ep 5 & 6

Today’s mission is all about luxury on the outside and a glorious mess on the inside. We’re taking you on a Five Star Weekend with some of our favourite stars and loads of snacks. But if it is not on the itinerary, it’s not happening. But if you are a Jennifer Garner stan, you will follow her wherever she leads. Host Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk.

Live from Massachusetts, Jason interviews Dan about his new book, “Eternity’s Tomb.” Topics include genetically-engineered murder birds, bear men, humanity as a pernicious rash, Stephen King’s bookshelves, and the difficulty of building a puzzle-based society. (We tried very hard to not spoil the book and think we did a pretty good job. But we do touch on many of its themes.) Thanks to Porter Square Books for hosting us! Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren.

As the venerable dad joke goes, make me one with everything! Glenn Fleishman gets enlightened discussing Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha (1922). Host John McCoy with Glenn Fleishman.

All bad things must come to an end, apparently, and Smash’s mom finds out he’s been doing drugs. Talk about ‘roid rage. Meanwhile, Coach isn’t thrilled about Tami’s job offer, Jason isn’t thrilled about Lyla, and Tyra isn’t thrilled about her mom’s dating choices. But Brian and Lex are thrilled to be talking to each other - and you - about it all. Hosts Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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.