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Digressions include the proper age to enjoy Star Wars, Rian Johnson's good taste, and Rivian trying to get after the wrong bluegill.\n\nPeter's got new music out: https://peterpeterhughes.bandcamp.com/album/dissociation-loops\n\nAlloy's piece on the Ford EV skunkworks visit is here: https://alloymag.com/visit-fords-evdc-skunkworks-ev-uev/\n\nAnd of course, sign up for an Alloy membership here: https://alloymag.com/sign-up/\n\nAnd your producer pal Matty has nothing to plug & is just glad you're here on the Patreon page. Thank you for listening to the show, please comment if there's an episode subject or recurring topic or update you'd like from us! 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