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If you run in circles with geeks, odds are that you know someone who is a full-on "Dr. Who" fan. You might be one, too! Tracy schools Holly on all things Whovian, and talks about the tradition of the "Dr. Who" Christmas episode.

The end of the world has been predicted so many times, we're fairly blasé about it. But so many people are fretful about the Mayan calendar and December 21. Why are we so obsessed with Armageddon scenarios, and is the end actually near?

It's time for a trip to Middle Earth! Peter Jackson's latest film based on Tolkien's work is here, and Tracy and Holly are eager to talk about it. And they both want to fly Air New Zealand, just for the pre-flight safety video.

While many of us grew up with Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit, there's a whole new world of tabletop games out there -- and their popularity is on the rise. How has this entertainment arena endured, and why are so many people returning to non-digital games?

There’s been lots of talk about women making great strides towards workplace equality, but what about men who take on occupations traditionally held by women? Join Tracy and Holly as they ask why the fight for gender equality only seems to go one way.

From “This is Spinal Tap” to “Borat” and beyond, Tracy and Holly talk about faux documentary style, the difference between a spoof and a hoax, and the ethics of mockumentary filmmaking.

National Novel Writing Month is exactly what it sounds like: a month-long challenge to turn out a 50,000-word novel. Tracy’s done it; Holly hasn’t. Is it really the best way to spend your creative time? Listen in to learn more.

We’ve all experienced the heartbreak of losing a show too soon. It’s common knowledge that bad ratings are the usual cause of cancellation, but there are many reasons ratings suffer. Tracy and Holly take a look at the factors that make shows disappear.

Gobble gobble! As the U.S. Thanksgiving celebration approaches, Tracy and Holly are ready to talk turkey. And stuffing, and gravy, and all the other delicious things that land on the table on this very food-o-riffic holiday.

The television landscape is becoming more diverse, and that includes more storylines about LGBT characters. But how many of these characters are based on stereotypes, and how well do they represent the community?