Biff! 287: VisionQuest ep 7

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.

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.