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Swords, Plumbers, and Pirates
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Lunchbox Reaction. On this episode the three of us:
- Discuss some current pop-culture news
- Review our pop-culture news from episode 90 to see how it has fared
- Have a side discussion about binge watching shows vs. taking your time
- Brian reviews the anime Sword Art Online
- Evan reviews the Super Mario Bros. movie
- Liam reviews the first 130 odd episodes of the anime One Piece
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Animation, Book, Game, Movie, Podcast
Snails, Farms, and Rabbits
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. We've switched to a monthly schedule due to busy schedules, and send out a special thanks to everyone for sticking with us! This month, we go over some pop-culture news, revisit some old pop-culture news to see how it fared, and end the show with our usual fortune cookies. The main part of this month's show is split into 3 parts. Liam talks about the movie Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Evan talks about the video game Stardew Valley, and Brian reviews the book Watership Down.
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200th Episode!
We've reached episode 200! Hard to believe we've been producing this show for almost 4 years. We take a look back, talk about some favorite memories, and have a special announcement at the end of the episode.
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Butterly in the Sky – The Story of Reading Rainbow
Take a look! It’s in a book! Actually, it’s in a documentary about the PBS show Reading Rainbow, which aired from 1983 to 2006. This movie provides a wonderful overview […]
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Minecraft
This week, a Lunchbox Reaction first! A group of Evan's friends join him on the show for a lively discussion about the game Minecraft.
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Frogger The Board Game
Frogger The Board Game is a reimagining of the classic arcade game for 2 to 4 players ages 8 and up. In the game, you are a frog, trying to cross a road or a river filled with obstacles, and beat your opponents to the finish line. While the tactile part of the game was fun, we felt the game itself was mostly average, and that the instructions needed a bit of work for clarity.
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Inside Out 2
Summer movie season is upon us, and what better way to mark the occasion than watching Pixar's latest animated feature Inside Out 2. Riley is 13 now, and a few new emotions have shown up to give Joy, Anger, Sadness, Disgust, and Fear a run for their money. Can they help Riley navigate the trials of friendships and high-school? We discuss our thoughts on the movie, plus our usual pop-culture reference and fortune cookies!
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Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
If you drive about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, you'll pass the town of Jordan, which is home to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store! It's a veritable one stop shop for all things sugar, and this week, we talk about our recent visit.
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Jim Henson: Idea Man
Jim Henson: Idea Man is a documentary film by Ron Howard, and explores the life and legacy of the creative genius behind the Muppets. Join us as we discuss the visionary mind that brought beloved characters like Kermit the Frog to life, and transformed the world of storytelling.
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Field of Dreams
Step onto the diamond with us this week as we delve into the magical world of Field of Dreams. The movie, dubbed a sports fantasy drama, premiered in 1989, and starred Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, and Burt Lancaster. Join our conversation as we discuss friendly ghosts, a few unforgettable performances, some iconic scenes, and the idea of coming to terms with the past.