Halloween Horror Nights, Back to the Future: The Musical, Venice Film Festival, and More
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Subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured to hear ad-free and exclusive episodes! What we've been Doing: Jacob visited Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights, and turned it into a full-fledged theme park vacation and anniversary celebration with his wife.
Peter sailed on Star of the Seas where he saw Back to the Future: The Musical. He also experienced Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts.
Brad played the lottery
HT went to the Venice Film Festival!
BJ was on the Corn Telethon!
What we've been Reading: Jacob read The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. BJ read Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke
HT has been listening to an audiobook of Pynchon's Vineland, but doesn't think that's the best way to read this book
What we've been Watching: Peter watched Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
Jacob watched The Roses.
Brad watched Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, and Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
BJ rewatched Risky Business & Shock Treatment, and watched D(e)AD
HT's Venice favorites, plus watched Magic Mike's Last Dance and Cool Hand Luke, also saw the Hamilton live recording premiere with special cast appearances
What we've been Eating: Brad tried Bloom Sparkling Energy Crisp Apple, Pumpkin Spice Latte Hershey's Nuggets, Pumpkin Pie Cow Tales, and Pumpkin Spice Caramel Creams.
BJ discovered she likes alcoholic shrubs
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