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Recorded December 14, 2025 Sometimes it seems necessary to hide in another era just to get time off. This week, cross country season came and went and Nate thinks back on how it was. Then, both Ryan and Nate address the dangers of nostalgia and if those movies we remember were actually any good. After that, the two discuss art before they shift the discussion to parodies, cats, and the sentience of a time line as they discuss the Connie Willis book, To Say Nothing of the Dog. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Taste of Japan Craft Boss Acerola & Lemon Raspberry KitKat Pick 2: Art Experiences Nate: Clown Painting Ryan: Ecce Homo Nate: Starry Night Ryan: AI Art To Say Nothing of the Dog Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded July 27, 2025 What if it was the Earth… but different? This week, Nate and Ryan discuss new TVs, water parks, and alternate earth stories. That discussion culminates in The Calculating Stars, a book by Mary Robinette Kowal in which they discuss the possibility of social change, being just the character the story needs, and the science in science fiction. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Tokyo Summerland Rides Monster Stream Dekasla Blue Prince Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Mitsuya Kiwi KitKat Biscoff Pick 2: Alternate History Stories Nate: The Man in the High Castle - Philip K. Dick - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible, Libro.fm Ryan: Bone Shaker - Cherie Priest - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible, Libro.fm Nate: For All Mankind - IMDb, Apple.com Ryan: Fallout (Video Games) - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp The Calculating Stars Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 27, 2025 This week Nate and Ryan decided to play another game. So Ryan, perhaps foolishly, surveyed a number of listeners, coworkers, students, and whoever else he could corner, and he asked them the important fundamental questions of human existence—questions like "what song gets stuck in your head" or "which is the best muppet?" Then he invited Keith, Nash, Shi, Sylvain, and Terence to join Nate in trying to figure out how people responded, in the 100% definitely, legally-distinct game, "Colleague Clash". Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 15, 2025 This week Nate and Ryan address how the end of the school year went and Ryan talks about his arguably early pick for game of the year. Following another Kiwi drink and salted caramel Kit-Kats, they talk about various support groups that had helped them through their lives. Finally, they wrap up their journey through clone books by discussing how different a clone can be, odd futuristic jobs, and murder victim support groups in their discussion of the book My Murder by Katie Williams. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Kiwi au Lait KitKat Gold Pick 2: Support Groups Nate: Bible Study Group Ryan: Board Game Club Nate: College Cross Country Team Ryan: College Friends My Murder Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 30, 2025 This week Nate and Ryan talk about Mickey 17 and their feelings about the changes from the book. Then, Nate talks about a ski trip and Ryan talks about making pants out of dragons. After a KitKat that could qualify as a crime against humanity and a discussion of their favorite things to eat in Japan, they discuss puns or "punes" (as the author puts it), Nate's clown time loop, and yet another book in which everyone becomes a policeman in Men at Arms by Sir Terry Pratchett. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Monster Hunter Wilds Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Craft Boss Cafe Soda Mango & Passion Witch's Brew KitKat Pick 2: Japanese Foods Nate: Hire Katsu Don (カツ丼) Ryan: Katsu Curry (カツカレー) Nate: Taco Rice (タコライス) Ryan: Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) Men at Arms Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 9, 2025 This week Nate and Ryan are continuing to think about the logistical and moral implications of cloning. So in keeping with that important discussion, they begin with Pinocchio and Disco Zoo. After that, they discuss different things they have ended up with multiple copies of. Following their customary odd flavors from Japan (which were especially odd this time) they turn to the main media. During that conversation, they discuss McCarthyism, the importance of backing up data, and the worst possible job description as they talk about the books Mickey7 and Antimatter Blues. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Lies of P Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Things You Have Ended Up With Multiples Of Ryan: Video Games Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Persona 5 - Official Site, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: Amazon Kindles Ryan: Furniture Nate: Star Trek Taste of Japan Mitsuya Gold Select (Molasses Soda) Sweet Potato KitKat Mickey7 Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Antimatter Blues Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Libro.fm Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded December 1, 2024 This week, Nate talks about a cross country event (surprise, surprise) which he hosted and it may have grown a bit larger than he originally expected. After that, Nate and Ryan talk about things that end well, as all good things must. Then, they have what Ryan only could describe as a Fanta brand Calpis and Baskin Robins Kit Kats. Finally, to wrap everything up, they discuss internal android wars, the strength of nostalgia, and their love for the TNG cast in their discussion of the final season of Picard. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Taste of Japan Fanta Yogurt Rush (Peach Jelly) KitKat Love Potion 31 Pick 2: Good Finales Nate: Star Trek: The Next Generation: All Good Things - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Memory Alpha Ryan: Doctor Who: Transition Between the 10th and 11th Doctor - Wikipedia, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: closure of staff-arranged childcare Ryan: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible, Libro.fm French Friday: "Nerdfest 2024", November 29, 2024 Star Trek: Picard, Season 3 Official Site IMDb Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded September 1, 2024 This week, Nate went to yet another amusement park- one not so dilapidated this time. Then, Ryan talks about a game that seems to have been designed for the venn diagram that is his entire personality. Afterwards, they have a KitKat cereal and a (better than usual) Calpis, only to discuss data backups. Then, they focus their discussion on the social implications of cloning, what makes up a soul, and one woman’s solution for dealing with people she just doesn’t like in their discussion of the book, Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty.   Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon   Summer Parks Caribbean Beach (in Gunma) Disneyland Disney California Adventure Park   Stray Gods Official Site   Taste of Japan KitKat Cereal White Peach Calpis   Pick 2: Things We Backup Ryan: Audiobook Files Nate: Photos Ryan: Writings Nate: Databases   Six Wakes Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible CGP Grey: The Trouble with Transporters   Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded June 28, 2024 This week, Nate brings the perfect trifecta of "Nate topics" to discuss: He bought (yet another) Synology, expresses his concerns over Cross country event planning, and also talks about a new, old amusement park he visited. Then Ryan endures another Calpis (mango this time), before they discuss books that were influential for the young Nate and Ryan. They then wrap up the episode by discussing detail-oriented writing, being a decent person, and Ryan's insidious plot to make his student read good books in their discussion of The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Synology Synology DS920+ (Nate's "new" Synology) Amusement Parks Seibuen Yuenchi The Harry Potter Studio Tour Nasu Highland Park Fuji-Q Highland Tokyo Disney Resort Universal Studios Japan Taste of Japan Calpis Blend Rich Mango Golden Dragon KitKat Pick 2: Childhood Books Ryan: Ender's Shadow - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Ender's Game - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Nate: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Memory Alpha Wiki Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Low End Mac Ryan: The Hobbit - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible The Goblin Emperor Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded April 7, 2024 On this episode, Nate and Ryan have invited their friends Keith, Nash, Scott, and Shi to once again abuse the English language (and Ryan's self-esteem) in a game of words and definitions that is definitely legally distinct from any other definition based game. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded March 31, 2024 And we're back! After a (not so) short hiatus, Nate and Ryan resume their antics with a discussion of what makes a game, bread point inflation, and musical theatre. Then after judging Flan KitKats and sparkling juice, they turn their attention to the theatre. All this leads up to their main media discussion of the Sir Terry Pratchett novel Wyrd Sisters, where they talk about plot structure, breaking rules, and how to transplant a country. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Bread and Synologys Yamazaki Bread Campaign History Synology DS423 Taste of Japan Nectar Sparkling White Peach and Strawberry Caramel Pudding KitKat Pick 2: Theatrical Plays Nate: Cinderella - Wikipedia Ryan: Les Misérables - Wikipedia Nate: Two from Galilee - Wikipedia (book the musical is based on) Ryan: 1776 - Wikipedia Wyrd Sisters Discworld wiki entry for Equal Rites (has a table listing/explaining the references) Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 61: Rite to be a Wizard (our episode about Equal Rites) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded February 12, 2024 It's the end of the world as we know it. Or at least the end of the Stillness. This week Nate and Ryan reach the conclusion of the Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. In the lead up to their discussion on the book they talk about the start and stop lifestyle of their school and some surprise car expenses for Nate. Then, they turn to discuss some of their favorite post-apocalypses to live (vicariously) in. Finally, they talk about a longing for justice, supporting your children, and the difference between cilia and a cat-bus in their discussion of The Stone Sky by N.K Jemisin. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Pick 2: Post-Apocalyptic Stories Nate: WALL•E - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Paranoia - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nate: The Matrix - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Horizon Games (Zero Dawn) - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Calpis Orange and Mango Strawberry Shortcake KitKat The Stone Sky Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 78: Energy transfer and "magic" (our episode about The Obelisk Gate) 76: Heat and Lava and the Movement of the Earth (our episode about The Fifth Season) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded January 7, 2024 Goals, clubs, and the undead! This week Nate and Ryan talk about their new year, new goals (and themes) including the difficulty of normal bedtimes. Then, they discuss informal groups and clubs while having Matcha KitKats and yet another Lemon drink. Finally, as they talk about Terry Pratchett's "Reaper Man" they discuss how the death of civilization is a shopping center, the differences between a man-wolf and a wolf-man, and Death's abhorrence of drama. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Goals/Themes Nate: Run 1900km in 2024 Ryan: Intentionality Your Theme (CGP Grey YouTube Video) Christmas Break The Super Mario Bros. Movie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Barbie - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Wonka - IMDb The Princess Switch - IMDb, Netflix Family Switch - IMDb, Netflix Haneda Airport runway collision 2024 Noto Earthquake Pick 2: Clubs or Organizations Nate: High School AV Club Ryan: Board Game Club Nate: Earthkeepers Ryan: Murder Mystery Improv Group Dredge Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Taste of Japan Fanta Premier Lemon Matcha and Original KitKat Reaper Man Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 24: Are We Having Fun? (our episode about Mort, Death book 1) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded November 12, 2023 Time and tide wait for no one. And so, another year has passed. As is their tradition, Nate and Ryan look back on everything that has happened in the past year and remember their favorite things about it. Then, turning their eyes from their favorite things of the past year, the two discuss a fantastic book with a slightly more troubled world. Picking up from where The Fifth Season left off, Nate and Ryan discuss carnivorous insects, fraught mother-daughter relationships, and long distance murder in N. K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Favorite Game Nate: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Honorable Mention (of course): Disco Zoo Ryan: Baldur's Gate 3 Favorite Movie Nate: Elemental - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ryan: Guardians of Galaxy Volume 3 - IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite TV Series Both: Picard Season 3 - IMDb Favorite Book Read Nate: Spy Ski School - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Ryan: Nettle and Bone - Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp, Audible Favorite Event Ryan: Visiting Family Nate: Visiting Lotte Arai Resort and enjoyed the high ropes course Favorite Music Ryan: Misty Mountains - Apple Music Nate: Beautifully Broken - Plumb - Apple Music, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Favorite Thing Nate: DS923+ Taste of Japan Ice Cream KitKat Caramel Sweet Milk Tea The Obelisk Gate Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 76: Heat and Lava and the Movement of the Earth (our episode about The Fifth Season) Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

Recorded October 1, 2023 This week Nate and Ryan talk about summer, events, and robots. Nate went on a trip to Okinawa and got a new Synology. Meanwhile, Ryan went to Tokyo Game Show and got sick on a mountain. Then, they talked all about their favorite robots (and robot adjacent beings). After trying a Fanta roulette and a chunky peanut butter KitKat, they turned to their main media where they discussed post-capitalism, what constitutes a human failure, and the importance of a good satchel in their discussion of A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Email: [email protected] Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Mastodon: @[email protected] Instagram: @myhilltodieon Threads: @myhilltodieon X: @myhilltodieon Synologys DS1815+ DS923+ Synology Photos Binged TV shows Picard - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ghosts (American version) - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nature Excursion 70: Polar Opposites but Very Similar (the time they talked about the nature excursion of 2022) If We Treated Teachers Like Pro Athletes - Key & Peele Pick 2: Robots Nate: Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation Ryan: Cait Sith from Final Fantasy VII Nate: Isaac from The Orville Ryan: Sidra from A Closed and Common Orbit Taste of Japan Fanta Mystery Chuncky Peanut Butter KitKat A Prayer for the Crown-Shy Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 73: Dragged Along Into Contentedness (our episode about A Psalm for the Wild-Built) Crown shyness in Wikipedia Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission