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Oct 2021
37m 22s

S1E4: Upon Awakening

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Leigh Dana Jackson is back to discuss episode 5, “Upon Awakening,” with Jason and David. They dive into Gaal’s home planet—the flooded world of Synnax—and her reasons for leaving. Plus, they talk about how the writers’ room grappled with all of the math. (Hint: They brought in experts.) This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. ... Show More
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