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Jelani Sims returns to talk about Mildred D. Taylor’s heartbreaking Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1977). John McCoy with Jelani Sims.

After a longer than expected absence, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to cover not two but four episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord. We discuss keeping car chases interesting, Inquisitor nomenclature, and the five successful habits of Sith Lords. Plus, olives: yea or nay? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.

Not now, Klansmen, I’m killing vampires! “Sinners” got nominated for all the awards, and it’s also a vampire (with a hint of zombie?) movie. We love it when genre movies get attention, and Ryan Coogler keeps putting out bangers, so we’re all in on the story of magical music opening the door to eldrich horror—oh, and also it’s the deep south in the 1930s so there’s some horrendous racism too! Jason Snell with Moisés Chiullán, Brian Hamilton, Monty Ashley, Tony Sindelar and Steve Lutz.

The season’s second half starts with a gun to someone’s head and complete chaos in Mission Control. Dev and Aleida feel trapped, but Dev’s got some weird ideas about security. Our favorite new Space Marine reveals her amazing lineage. Boyd and Fred finally have that heart-to-heart. And who does Irinia really work for, and is it just herself? Let’s see how long we can all survive waiting to find out what happens next. Lock the doors. Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

It’s another instalment of You Think You Know Me! how well do you think each of the contestants know about each other? How well do you think they know themselves? Get your own copy of Amy’s game at Pink Tiger Games. Tony Sindelar and Kathy Campbell with Annette Wierstra, Glenn Fleishman, Lex Friedman and Sandra Wong.