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Jan 2024
2h 13m

Episode 36: Interstellar

Andrew Pogson, Nicholas Buc and Dan Golding
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Time dilation is a funny thing. For many, we understand there’s been a bit of a gap between episodes. For us, however, it’s been mere minutes since our last appearance – but thanks for sticking around nonetheless, as we’re finally back to discuss Hans Zimmer, Christopher Nolan, time, and Interstellar. Join us as we chat all things organs, pianos, space trave ... Show More
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