John and Craig discuss the confusing phenomenon of post-scriptum depression. They explain why even a good experience can feel like loss and offer tips for how to move on.
We also cover the difficulty of balancing timelines in parallel storylines. Follow up this week includes a fuller explanation of the Monty Hall and a passionate defense of short films.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss our favorite party game: Codenames.
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UPDATE 8-23-22 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.