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Oct 2021
36m 54s

S1E3: Barbarians at the Gate

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Writer and co-executive producer Leigh Dana Jackson breaks down Foundation episode 4, “Barbarians at the Gate,” with Jason and David. They discuss what’s going on with Brother Dawn, how the Anacreons were conceived and adapted for the show, and why it’s important that space is multicultural.  This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Stud ... Show More
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