No Preamble

Jun 11 2024 22 ep. 63 mins
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How do you build a great D&D character? What is the most quotable horror movie? Which Zelda game has the best soundtrack? Is a hermit crab even a real crab? Sarah and Ethan answer these questions and more in No Preamble, a show about all manner of nerdy obsessions. Join these intrepid hosts as they hop between hobbies and dive deep into movies, games, comics, literature, and music.

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"We did what?!" Getting hyped for Pathfinder 2e!

Jun 11 2024 71 mins  
As Ethan prepares to start a level 1 Pathfinder 2e (PF2e) campaign, he and Sarah discuss the setting, premise, character concepts, tarot inspiration, and somehow a variety of anime and other media. With a looming mystery of lost time and a mysterious payment, this unusual trio will soon be set loose in the city of Absalom to wreck havoc and sidetrack all of Ethan's plans.Content Wa

"Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett - Ethan introduces Sarah to Disc World!

May 28 2024 58 mins  
At long last, Sarah finishes reading a Disc World novel, starting with "Wyrd Sisters" by the acclaimed Terry Pratchett. Ethan kindly gifted her a copy, knowing the premise of grumpy Granny Weatherwax would appeal to her sensibilities. And right he was! But did Sarah enjoy the book was a whole? Will she become a Disc World fan as Ethan intends? And why does Sarah keep saying "Magrat

Champions Chat: Spider-Man

May 14 2024 27 mins  
In another solo outing (because Sarah didn't do her homework!), Ethan continues to ramble about his favorite card game, Marvel Champions. This time, he takes a look at Spider-Man's signature cards.Content Warning: Strong languageNo Preamble website AttributionsIntro Theme: Game Boy | Written by Andrew Stanton | Produced and Performed by Ender Outro Theme: Faxel-Hecked | Written and

Champions Chat: Captain Marvel

Apr 30 2024 27 mins  
In another solo outing, Ethan continues to ramble about his favorite card game, Marvel Champions. This time, he takes a look at Captain Marvel's signature cards. He also apologizes for the... somewhat diminished audio quality of this particular episode.Content Warning: Strong languageNo Preamble website AttributionsIntro Theme: Game Boy | Written by Andrew Stanton | Produced and Pe

"Lake Mungo" (2008) - can death haunt you?

Apr 16 2024 75 mins  
Sarah is pleasantly surprised that Ethan's recommendation for a scary move, "Lake Mungo", isn't actually very scary but is also very good. She is still, to this day, wondering where the alleged jump scare will be. Ethan and Sarah break down the themes of "Lake Mungo" and discuss why this mockumentary should be boring but is actually engaging and thought provoking. Content Warning:

Dungeon Crawler Carl - NEW ACHIEVEMENT! We finished the book! Reward? This episode!

Apr 02 2024 55 mins  
Sarah convinces Ethan to listen to the audiobook for "Dungeon Crawler Carl: A LitRPG Adventure", written by Matt Dinniman and narrated by Jeff Hays, after friend Kevin convinced Sarah to listen to it.Does Carl and Princess Donut's journey through the sadistic dungeon live up to the hype? Will Ethan, afflicted with a terrible curse, make it through the entire audiobook? Did those kn

Ethan talks Iron Man in Marvel Champions card game

Mar 19 2024 52 mins  
In a rare solo episode, Ethan talks about his favorite card game, Marvel Champions. After a brief explanation of how the game works, he examines one of the games many playable characters: Iron Man.Content Warning: LanguageNo Preamble website AttributionsIntro Theme: Game Boy | Written by Andrew Stanton | Produced and Performed by Ender Outro Theme: Faxel-Hecked | Written and Perfor

Currently Playing: Cassette Beasts and Final Fantasy VII Remake

Mar 05 2024 67 mins  
Ethan and Sarah discuss the games they've been recently playing, and get sidetracked along the way. Sarah has been enamored with the charming monster taming Cassette Beasts while Ethan replays beloved classic Final Fantasy VII Remake in preparation for Rebirth.Content Warning: Strong language, brief reference to a scene in FFVII (original) involving sexual assault, transphobia, and

Perfect Blue (1997) - Satoshi Kon's reflection on women in Japan's entertainment industry

Feb 20 2024 77 mins  
"Perfect Blue" (1997) was director Satoshi Kon's first major film. It was also Ethan's latest recommendation to Sarah. And it was a trip! Bewildered, Sarah has to piece together the plot and twists, while Ethan helps parse the narrative and overarching themes.This animated psychological thriller is set in Japan during the 90s. Mima Kirigoe, a young woman and famous idol singer, is

Is the Spider-Man 2 (PS5) video game woke? Yes it is and we're not sorry!

Feb 06 2024 80 mins  
After spending too much time online Sarah finally snaps and coerces Ethan into talking about whether or not the 2023 PS5 game "Spider-Man 2" is woke. With empathy, care, and a wealth of comic book knowledge the hosts have a wide-ranging discussion. What is "woke"? Why does comic-adjacent media need diverse versions of classic heroes? Why is it okay to "race swap" white heroes but n