In this episode Matt discusses a conversation he had with Lev Raphael about the nature of teaching and literature in an age of AI.

Then Doug demands a rematch with Matt to finally break his winning streak. Can Doug finally overcome Matt in the knowledge of trivial matters or does Matt win once again!?!?!?

Listen in to Doug and Matt discussing the politics of the US senate, Michigan House of Representatives, governorships, and the 2028 presidential election candidates.

Next week Matt discusses how to discover if the book you're reading was written using AI and Doug challenges Matt to another round of trivia!! Can he finally beat Matt or will Matt prove yet again to be unbeatable.

In this episode Doug and Matt discuss their memories and thoughts on the Lion King Musical. Matt shares his latest literary reads and acquisitions.

In the section half Doug and Matt go head to head in a trivia match. Can Matt maintain his winning streak? Will Doug finally beat Matt? Listen to find out!

Matt mentions Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and May Contain Murder by Orlando Murrin.

To catch Doug's train videos follow him on Youtube at youtube.com/dlubbers619

For Matt's latest article about upcoming queer mysteries https://kingsriverlife.com/03/28/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-april-2026-lambdas/

Matt discusses his trip to Minneapolis. He attended the Public Library Association Conference. He then goes into great detail of the bookstores, restaurants, and sessions he went to on the trip.

In this episode, Doug provides his monthly update discussing Michigan's US Congressional Districts, the US Senate races, the Gubernatorial races and the scoop on the 2028 Presidential Race. Matt also provides his analysis.

In the first half of the episode Doug and Matt discuss how their spring routine is similar and different from their winter routines.

Matt then discusses the Lambda Literary Award shortlist that was released earlier in the week as well as upcoming queer mysteries.

They also banter about their new board game Bob Burgers Clue!

To read Matt's upcoming queer mystery article: https://kingsriverlife.com/02/28/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-march-2026/

Doug's train videos: youtube.com/dlubbers619

Lambda Literary Awards Shortlisted titles: https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/current-finalists/

In this episode, Matt is on vacation and plans on working on his bibliography; Postscript from the Author, which is overdue to his publishers by two years! Find out if his ADHD brain was able to focus on those updates.

He also attended a conference for Queer Bibliography. He discusses what he learned and makes further plans for working on his bibliography.

Trigger warning as suicide, bullying, depression, and name calling are discussed.

Doug deep dives into his depression over the course of his life and how he copes.

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