Safe As Milk Podcast

Mike's Picks: * (10:06) Comic Catchup Cavalcade 1! * (20:06) Comic Catchup Cavalcade 2! Adam's Picks: * (17:45) Detroiters (2017, Comedy Central) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80165019) * (31:42) Six Trophies (https://wondery.com/shows/six-trophies/)

Mike's Picks: * (12:09) English Teacher (2024 FX) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvKrsaZrEA) * (20:06) North Woods by Daniel Mason (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Woods_(novel)) Adam's Picks: * (15:35) Twilight of the Gods (2024 Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81153122) * (24:45) The Barn by Wright Thompson (2024) (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/679066/the-barn-by-wright-thompson/)

Mike's Picks: * (17:18) The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman (2024) (https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Sword-Novel-King-Arthur/dp/0735224048) * (32:13) Department of Midnight (https://www.departmentofmidnight.com/) Adam's Picks: * (12:12) Astrobot (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/astro-bot/) * (25:37) Surf Punk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3COI7xfJYEU)

Mike's Picks: * (09:07) Suss - “Birds & Beasts” (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/74FpX2nwI2LRt4O8cyfo2p?si=DgykMvUoQryFKcUv_26dHA) * (19:51) Floating Points - “Cascade” (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/4IYnAmZ8GvmNFF2ZxxKT8L?si=5hv__sKHT6GCt42uov1hJg) Adam's Picks: * (14:42) Search Engine (https://pjvogt.substack.com/) * (27:11) My Momma Told Me - Stand Up Specials: * Langston Kerman - Bad Poetry (https://www.netflix.com/title/81757940)_ * David Gbore - Gbirth of a Nation (https://www.patreon.com/DavidGborie/shop/gbirth-of-nation-287684)

Mike's Picks: * (17:18) Yellowstone National Park (https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm) * (29:22) Five Decembers - James Kestrel (2021) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57522883-five-decembers) Adam's Picks: * (23:40) How to Watch Football (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fknYSexBPRY) * (33:00) Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (https://www.fundaygames.dk/deep-rock-galactic-survivor) Aged hand reaches out, Wild bison stands, breath like steam— Quiet, reckless trust.

Mike's Picks: * (20:17) Jack White "No Name" (2024) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2JNwpTeHLk) * (32:02) Cut Chemist - “The Audience’s Listening” (2006!) (https://open.spotify.com/album/51eBQ2u5LInHRAicVdekxi?si=DOdzUHkqSJaLDkEHgZLxKQ) Adam's Picks: * (24:42) Godzilla Minus One (2024) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81767635) * (39:40) Childish Gambino - "Bando Stone and the New World Order" (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/4yUqNSK6jMi7Y6eWl03U5r?si=Bvb1VW9RRmeH2BTAphz46w) glass in the shower? that is a bad idea keep the limes steamy

Mike's Picks: * (16:51) Molly’s Game (2017) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80199959) * (25:05) David Nance and Mowed Sound (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/7HnS4fnlMm2hA78lUg4d6i?si=QpexhJxqQ-SJk0GCCh-RSA) Adam's Picks: * (11:42) American Fiction (2023) (https://youtu.be/i0MbLCpYJPA?si=5Smh6-bRiEfMPeQ0) * (20:57) The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790571-the-daughters-war) Jake's heart pounded as he raced through the hospital corridors toward the ER. His thoughts were a whirl of concern and confusion. Theo had always been the calm and collected one, but hearing him so panicked had sent Jake into overdrive. He burst through the double doors of the ER, scanning the chaotic scene for Theo. Theo stood near the entrance, his face a mask of desperation. When he saw Jake, he rushed forward, grabbing his arm. "Jake, it's my brother, Clint. Something's terribly wrong. Please, you have to help him!" They sprinted down the hall together, the fluorescent lights blurr

Mike's Picks: * (16:13) “Moonlight Crush” by Or:la (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/7IHdloLhzDbsaNFPTgUgss?si=6nTOyCaURLGzrneAlLBuQA) * (27:41) “Sugracoat” by Blushing (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/0EQL2KDngVugkK73uORAyW?si=QUBhCvY1Si2OXCnhft6F_A) Adam's Picks: * (10:11) Portal Revolution (https://store.steampowered.com/app/601360/Portal_Revolution/) * (21:15) The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) (https://www.netflix.com/title/81237854) Theo's insight about Jake's x-ray vision had struck a chord. Maybe it wasn't just a curse but a part of him that needed understanding and management. The trip to the cabin was a reminder to take care of himself amidst his extraordinary abilities. Back at the hospital, Jake approached his patients with a newfound empathy and patience, grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. The memory of the dark figure still lingered in the back of his mind, but it no longer held the power to paralyze him with fear. Time passed and things fell into a rhyth

Mike's Picks: * (13:13) Undertaker (2016) (https://www.amazon.com/Undertaker-Gold-Eater-Xavier-Dorison-ebook/dp/B0C1LGZX52/ref=pd_sim_p4) * (25:56) Adamantium Rage by Dylan Beale (1994, 2023) (https://sneakersocialclub.bandcamp.com/album/adamantium-rage-ost) Adam's Picks: * (19:57) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furiosa:_A_Mad_Max_Saga) * (33:00) Vince Staples - Dark Times (2024) (https://open.spotify.com/album/30BFY5VHii4PyWqkTubUWX?si=Zip1B3UkRiKhEY_K40ptQQ) Realizing the toll that their demanding careers had taken on them, Dr. Theo Evans decided to plan a getaway for himself and Jake, hoping it would provide the kind of break they both desperately needed. Theo chose a secluded cabin by a serene lake in the mountains, a place where they could escape the pressures of their daily lives. The trip began with a scenic drive, winding through lush forests and past breathtaking vistas. Jake, with his newfound ability to see beneath the surface, found himself fascinated by the hidden

Mike's Picks: * (11:21) The Fall Guy (2024) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7jPnwVGdZ8) * (21:35) Tara Clerkin Trio - On the Turning Ground ep (2023) (https://taraclerkintrio.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-turning-ground) Adam's Picks: * (16:43) Animal Well (2023) (https://www.animalwell.net/) * (26:21) Dro Polter (https://oinkgames.com/en/games/analog/dropolter/) Dr. Theo Evans grew up in a small town in the Midwest, the son of a dedicated family physician and a compassionate nurse. Inspired by his parents’ dedication to healing, Theo decided early on that he wanted to follow in their footsteps. He excelled in school and secured a scholarship to a prestigious medical school, where he quickly distinguished himself with his keen intellect and steady hands. During his residency, Theo developed a particular interest in complex surgical cases, drawn by the challenge and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in his patients’ lives. His talent and dedication did not go unnoticed, and he was soon recruited by

Mike's Picks: * (8:55) Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2022) (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Supergirl:_Woman_of_Tomorrow_Vol_1) * (19:21) Bupkis (2023, Peacock) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgURp1wljlQ) Adam's Picks: * (13:22) Fallout (2024, Prime) (https://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Season-1) * (25:55) F1: Drive to Survive (Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890) Rattled by the appearance of the dark figure, Jake found himself unable to shake the feeling of dread that had settled over him like a suffocating blanket. For a week, he avoided the hospital, unable to face the possibility of encountering the sinister presence again. The staff grew increasingly concerned, their calls and messages flooding Jake's phone as patients continued to pile up, desperate for his expertise. Amidst the relentless barrage of notifications, one message stood out—a text from Dr. Theo Evans, a colleague who had become a trusted friend during Jake's time at the hospital. Concern evident in his words, Theo expressed his worry

Mike's Picks: * (17:58) Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee (https://www.geocities.ws/ccqsk/) * (29:44) Ducks Ltd. (https://www.ducksltd.co/) Adam's Picks: * (13:25) BigXthaPlug (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJdOGwm6CNtc_kIa_Qjy6A) * (24:49) Balatro (https://www.playbalatro.com/) Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as Jake's work at the hospital continued unabated. He became a fixture within the medical staff, his x-ray vision proving invaluable in diagnosing conditions that had eluded traditional methods. Patients from all walks of life sought out his expertise, grateful for the chance at accurate diagnoses and timely treatments. Jake found solace in their gratitude, his sense of purpose renewed with each life he touched. Yet, as time passed, Jake began to notice subtle changes within himself. The strain of constantly using his x-ray vision weighed heavily on his body and mind. Headaches became a frequent companion, and his vision blurred intermittently, leaving him disoriented and vulnerable. Despi

Mike's Picks: * (24:45) Shogun (2024, FX) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dgun(2024_miniseries)) * (37:00) The Dunes (2021 and 2024) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(2021_film)) Adam's Picks: * (18:15) Texas Technician - That Mexican OT (https://open.spotify.com/album/2L5fQG5lbyMkG6iyNNj3uR?si=sPPd7EatRyqgl2WtaNRlew) * (30:36) Pentiment (https://pentiment.obsidian.net/) As Jake pondered the ethical implications of using his x-ray vision at the poker table, he couldn't shake the feeling that there must be a more virtuous application for his extraordinary ability. One evening, as he strolled through the bustling city streets, his gaze inadvertently pierced through the walls of a nearby hospital. Instantly, he was inundated with a vivid view of the patients lying in their beds, their bodies illuminated by the soft glow of medical equipment. Curiosity piqued, Jake found himself drawn to the hospital entrance. With cautious steps, he ventured inside, his x-ray vision offering glimpses of the intricate n

Mike's Picks: * This Is How You Lose the Time War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_How_You_Lose_the_Time_War) * Dinner Time Live with David Chang (https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864) Adam's Picks: * Blue Lips - Schoolboy Q (https://open.spotify.com/album/107WsrBqn5xVPgystkziry?si=vofxq7P_QkqC_TJ38Z_7_Q) * Dan Soder: On The Road (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lik3hSyhrY) In the dimly lit casino, Jake's hand trembled as he stared at his cards. He had always been a decent poker player, but tonight, something strange was happening. As he glanced at his opponents, he noticed an odd sensation—a tingling in his eyes. With each hand dealt, Jake's vision seemed to sharpen, revealing the faintest outlines of his opponents' cards. At first, he dismissed it as a trick of the light, but as the game progressed, he couldn't deny the truth: he had X-ray vision. With this newfound ability, Jake felt invincible. He could see through bluffs, decipher the strongest hands, and anticipate his opponents' moves before

(18:08) Helldivers 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqCxyt5QRSg) (24:45) Crimetown (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/crimetown) (33:52) Mr. and Mrs. Smith (https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Mrs-Smith-Season-1/dp/B0CLRQ7M7Z) (42:22) How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup by J.L. Carr (1975) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Steeple_Sinderby_Wanderers_Won_the_F.A._Cup) Drinks! Adam - Noah’s Mill Mike - Martini with green-bottle tanqueray and normal martini and rossi Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: 08 Demonator - OGRE Sound (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw51xjH9EMY) Momofuku one pot meal. (Ep. 188) (https://shop.momofuku.com/blogs/recipes/one-pot-marry-me-chicken-and-noodles) Past Lives score/soundtrack (Ep. 226) Special K Strawberry Cheesecake Grape Nuts Special K: Red Berries Taskmaster New Zealand s2 (Ep. 189) Warzone - Fortune’s Keep is back! (Ep. 95)

Do the picks even matter? What is your go to drive thru McDonalds order? (11:27) Past Lives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Past_Lives_(film)) (16:41) Michael - Killer Mike (https://open.spotify.com/album/2mBH7RhAS6vRKkSlA7IRIJ) (24:19) OGRE Sound - “Ballard” (https://open.spotify.com/album/14s7WmKrhBZwJ5GmCrlts6?si=hrJCCYd3RL-q64VlvDMIoA) (29:39) Very Important People (https://www.dropout.tv/very-important-people) Drinks! Adam - Hendricks Orbium Lotus Flower + Elderflower Tonic Mike - Negroni with New Amsterdam Gin and Dolin Rosso Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: 08 Demonator - OGRE Sound (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw51xjH9EMY) Argylle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argylle) Anatomy of a Fall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy_of_a_Fall) Great Grains: Raisins, Dates & Pecans Great Grains: Banana Nut Crunch Special K: Vanilla Almond

Dry January is tearing us apart! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/prince-of-persia/the-lost-crown) For All Mankind (Apple tv 2019) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_All_Mankind_(TV_series)) Bobby Fingers (https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingers) Poor Things (2023) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Things_(film)) Drinks! Adam - does it even matter? Mike - Boulevardier with a fun bottle of Bulleit Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Special K with fruit and yogurt Cracklin Oat Bran Blue-Eyed Samurai (ep. 220) Train show re-run (ep.201) The Holdovers (2023) Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Break Point s2 (Ep. 201)

Cereal Talk would be a good podcast. There are probably 20 of them already. The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix 2018) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80189221) The White Vault (2017) (https://thewhitevault.com/) Dropout (https://www.dropout.tv/) Murder On the Links (1923) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links) Drinks! Adam - A suspicious amount of bitters and some ginger beer Mike - A negroni with a bad gin Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Slow Horses - season 3 (ep. 184) Gilded Age - season 2 (ep. 181) What Had Happened Was - season 4 (ep. 143)

2023 was filled with things we love, here are the ones that crested the top: Baldur’s Gate 3 Ep. 214 (https://baldursgate3.game/) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ep. 211 (https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/) Scavengers Reign Ep. 220 (https://www.max.com/shows/scavengers-reign/50c8ce6d-088c-42d9-9147-d1b19b1289d4) Co-Pilot “Rotate” Ep. 216 (https://copilotmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rotate) Blue Eye Samurai Ep. 220 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81144203) Music Videos Ep. 220 Hard Fork Ep. 205 (https://www.nytimes.com/column/hard-fork) The Americans Ep. 212 (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans) Kaytramine Ep. 210 (https://open.spotify.com/album/1plAqF2W8hwAhcpBAfGNsW?si=F4AJBKOQT3OQmU5fteDbPA) Paisley Park Ep. 213 (https://www.paisleypark.com/) Drinks! Adam - Coffee Mike - Irish coffee Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDE6Uz73A7g) Boys In the Boa

Holiday gift ideas abound. (6:04) Anker PowerCore Fusion (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GKL41V4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) (8:57) Deviled egg palette (https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/open-kitchen-deviled-egg-platter/) (12:22) Magic Puzzle Company (https://magicpuzzlecompany.com/) (15:12) Substack/patreon/buttondown (18:48) The Fuzzies (https://www.cmyk.games/products/the-fuzzies) (22:44) Fiskars billhook/machete (https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/products/axes-mauls-and-machetes/billhook-saw-machete-18-385071-1004) Drinks! Adam - Kentucky Mule Mike - Negroni Followup and Footnotes Merch: Shirts, mugs, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SafeasMilkPodcast) Break: De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6Kkje7bBM) SteamWorld Build (https://steamworldgames.com/)