In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss why octopi might really be here if they were, in fact, from outer space. Are they here as explorers? Scientists? An enemy vanguard? Hard to say. Then, we talk about how we plan on using flamethrowers and elaborate pulley systems to make D&D spells real.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison
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No one said the thumbs had to initially belong to the octopus.