It's not Festivus, but we air grievances regarding some big things in pop culture and cuisine, as well as some museums, that have been some real stinkers after so much hype from our peers.

MOL guest Heather Friedman makes a few cameos and critiques.

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The Hopi word "koyannisqatsi" means: 1. Crazy life. 2. Life in turmoil. 3. Life disintegrating. 4. Life out of balance. 5. A state of life that calls for another way of living.

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**This is a review with spoilers, so you have been warned.**

Taylor Mewhiney returns to the show to talk with the whole Mars on Life crew for their latest Halloween film review. Was "Joker: Folie à Deux" the movie critics said it was? Is it a worthwhile Halloween movie? What's the deal with DC movies? How about another joke, Murray?

Content warning at 26:50: discussion on possible sexual assault depicted in the movie.

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Longtime friend of Ryan's Robleh Farah finally joins the pod to give the internet's last review of "Megalopolis." And here we thought our review wouldn't blow past 45 minutes.

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Along with unanswered phone calls and weird mic connections, the boys are back after two months. This week, we talk about Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

Among other things.

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All these years later, we behold the next major step in American history.

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Time to talk food once again. Remember all those snacks, treats, delicious jams and jellies from the early 2000s that could only ever exist in a post-modern world? From pizza-seasoned macaroni and cheese to Shaq Soda to Lucas candy, the boys journey back in time to reminisce or lambast the foods of yesteryear.

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From sons called Brother to local news trying hard to be local, it's one of those classic MOL episodes that buries deep into what makes the news.

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