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Finish It!

Matt and Chris Yule

Each week, Matt and Chris get one attempt each at an interactive fiction book until they read every single ending. Will they ever choose every adventure? Will anyone listen?! Join them on their descent into a madness of their own design.

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  • Avg 57 min
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  • #374
    Yesterday · 53 min

    Ep. 374. Space and Beyond: Week 21 Mmm MacNuffin

    This week, Matt gets a real blast from the past, Chris gets to—hold on to your hats—TRAVEL THROUGH TIME, someone finds a whole new story path, and someone else biffs it! But who does what, you ask? It's more complicated than you can possibly imagine! Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of Wham Bam Anagram (thanks, Daniel!), Matt popcorns out a trio of shorty segments (What's That Thing That Mom is Holding and Waving Around! Anecdoting! I Saw It on the Internet!), and who could forget beloved authors Neil C. Fromgrify, Allen Woidry, Sassnaur Dunes, Dr. Chief Bradlith Rig, Ken Glutchic and Bill C. Macy?! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #373
    August 21 · 46 min

    Ep. 373. Space and Beyond: Week 20 It's All Tubas Baby

    This week, Matt gets an ending so forgettable he has no idea if it's even new, Chris learns a new word in an alien language, and uh oh here comes star gas! Also, Matt challenges Chris to a round of the Unstranslate This For Me Please Quiz, Chris shows off What's All the Things Behind the Scenes with a deep dive into his soundboard set up, and who doesn't love a story ending on a maybe?! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #372
    August 15 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep. 372. Space and Beyond: Week 19 Six Hundred and Seventy-Five Billion Years

    This week, Chris is keeping things real political, Matt wonders war uhn good gosh what is it good for and why is it happening, and someone got distracted and forgot to read the final page of their read. How does that happen? Also, Chris challenges Matt to a round of Interactive Fiction or Episode of Gilligan's Planet, the guys see if they can get an Aye for Fashion, and you totally have to hit up ZOO NIGHTS it's WILD! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #371
    August 8 · 53 min

    Ep. 371. Space and Beyond: Week 18 No Drink Aloud

    This week, Matt finally returns to the "Lost Page" (not a real thing), Chris warns the snowflakes that you better buckle up because it's commentary time, and the binger is the big finger! Also, Matt challenges Chris to a round of Anagram of a Book or Something Else, Chris takes us on a trip to the Wild Card Factory, and why outrun lasers manually when your computer can handle that jazz?! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #370
    July 31 · 52 min

    Ep. 370. Space and Beyond: Week 17 What Is the Secret?

    This week, Matt learns that the space justice system is a joke, the authorities finally catch up with Chris, and you may not be ready for Buster's Buffet! Also, Chris challenges Matt to a round of Last Week's Quiz but Backwards Now, the guys celebrate National Drive-Thru Day exactly one week late, and don't worry—Chris will be found! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #369
    July 24 · 46 min

    Ep. 369. Space and Beyond: Week 16 The Goo of, Like, 30 Space Guys

    This week, Chris gets a double twist, Matt is become Death, and a high-stakes wager means that the race to win this book could be totally turned on its head! Also, Matt challenges Chris to take the Zermacroyd Citizenship Quiz, Halloween season is seemingly upon us, mouth fingers would really help get the numnums down, and someone gets a page in this book where they have to flip a coin! What is that about?! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #368
    July 17 · 55 min

    Ep. 368. Space and Beyond: Week 15 Ending Pending

    This week, Chris trusts his space-pilot gut, Matt is-and-has-always-been, and someone achieves a whole new level of disappointment! Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of the I Remember Her, What Book Was She In quiz? (thanks, Esme!), the guys get everyone pumped in the gentlest possible way with the return of Snoozy Reducey Extreme, and Mermah is playing the long game! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #367
    July 4 · 55 min

    Ep. 367. Spy for George Washington: Week 4 Chicken Pod Pie

    This week you can practically hear the fireworks as Matt rides off into the sunset with a pretty important so-and-so, Chris comes face-to-face with countless British warships, and someone finally asks themselves a very important question! Also, Matt challenges Chris to yet another round of the One Word Switch Quiz (Colonial Stuff Edition), Chris finds some other good things to celebrate on this particular day of the year, and we hope everyone is having a lovely day regardless of what your Papa's eyes are up to! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #366
    June 26 · 56 min

    Ep. 366. Space and Beyond: Week 14 Delegate Intrigue

    This week, Chris travels through time! Matt thinks he's going to travel through time for a second then he doesn't! Politicians escape! Also, Chris challenges Matt to an extra nice (nice, nice) round of Interactive Fiction or Planet, Matt makes us all smarter with some User PSAs (ok, the Users make us smarter) and you can't have underdogs without overdogs! And middogs! Let's hear it for the middogs! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #365
    June 12 · 1 hr 11 min

    Ep. 365. The Stowaway: Week 1 also By Balloon to the Sahara: Week 3 Birthday Balloon

    This week, Matt celebrates Finish It!'s anniversary (about a month late) and Chris celebrates Hot Air Balloon Day (about a week late) because Matt forgot that they changed plans to do the balloon thing instead of the birthday thing! Also, Matt challenges Chris to a throwback round of Interactive Fiction or IMAX Documentary Movies Available for Your Field Trip Visit to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT (Round 2), Chris makes Matt do a Surprise Karaoke even though he's getting over a cold, and everyone's invited to try Professor Watchit's Secret Liquid! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #364
    May 29 · 46 min

    Ep. 364. Space and Beyond: Week 13 Y.A.R.

    This week, Matt ends up in an unnecessarily dark episode of a premium-HBO-drama-type show, Chris finds himself staring down the barrel of a book read only to find himself asking, "why? Why like this?," and there is a small amount of self-brining. Also, Chris challenges Matt to a round of Synonyms! (Space Adventure Movies Edition), Matt forces everyone to Art This Book, and you better be good or you'll follow your rations—tossed into the DEEPY BRINE! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #363
    May 22 · 49 min

    Ep. 363. Space and Beyond: Week 12 Don't Hang Up!

    This week, Matt learns the one simple trick that space plagues hate, you'll never believe what happens next after Chris retreats, and turns out sour grapes can be a good thing! Also, Matt challenges Chris to a round of Interactive Fiction or Episode of Strangers with Candy, Chris gets to Choose His Own Smoothie, and yes it still counts as discovering something even if it cuz someone told you it! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

  • #362
    May 15 · 1 hr

    Ep. 362. Space and Beyond: Week 11 Do You Need to Lie Down In Front of a Doctor

    This week, Chris unlocks a world of limitless possibility, Matt does a little bit of a space plague (on purpose), and someone is suddenly a human just totally out of nowhere what is up with that!? Also, Chris challenges Matt to a round of User-generated quiz Which Book Does This End? (thanks, Sarah W!), Matt does Let's Roll a Baby Dude cuz there's a new Star War movie coming out, and if you are into book choices letting you manifest your own destiny you will love this episode! Let's Roll a Baby Dude Your Occupation 1 Bounty Adjuster (meets people with bounties on them to make sure the bounty equals how tough or scary they are) 2 Jedi Master in a holoshow about Jedi Masters (comedy) 3 Jedi Master in a holoshow about Jedi Masters (drama, bad) 4 Greasy Speeder Mechanic who is Gruff but has a Heart of Gold 5 Caf Barista with a heart of gold 6 Droid with a heart of gold, literal What kinda baby? 1 Baby Fisto 2 Baby Plo Koon 3 Baby Ki-Adi-Mundi 4 Baby Wan Kenobi 5 Baby Yareal Poof 6 Baby Shaak Ti Baby Name 1 Booger (pronounced BOO like a ghost) 2 P'pippi 3 Scrumtumtum 4 Mr. Serious All The Time 5 Gurgles 6 Snot Baby Power 1 Force Jump 2 Force Swaddle 3 Force Self Sooth 4 Force Tickle Wickle Who's A Littwl Tickle Wickle Buddy 5 Force Choke 6 Force Nap What makes you a bad parent: 1 Always blastin' lasers 2 Rock and rolling all night, partying ev-er-y day 3 Think the force is dumb and only for nerf hurters (also you have that insult incorrect - it is nerf "Herders") 4 Hate babies so much 5 Drive too fast in space 6 House is a mess What makes the baby a bad baby: 1 Throws own poodoo 2 Can't keep a secret 3 No good place to put a diaper on (weird body) 4 Loves that blue milk way too much 5 Always giving that side eye 6 Afraid of dark like a coward Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #361
    May 8 · 1 hr 7 min

    Ep. 361. Tethan Battle Adventure: Week 2 The Peder Awakens

    It's that very long-ago-and-far-awayish time of year again! This week, Chris shows off his bartering skills and Matt may or may not get sold to an unscrupulous miner! Also, Matt challenges Chris to another round of figuring out what kind of spaceship they would have (maybe?), Chris saves his very special segment for the very end of the episode, and it's time to yell GRANSK and POODARN with abandon! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustration by… Someone, I can’t find the person’s name. Sorry!

  • #360
    May 1 · 1 hr 3 min

    Ep. 360. Space and Beyond: Week 10 Gleeb Fogo!

    This week, the brothers go full teeter into the eternal war of light v. dark! Matt learns the universal salute of friendship and Chris has a side hustle! Also, Chris challenges Matt to a round of Which Choose Your Own Am I, Before and After Edition, the guys take a cosmic journey to the Finish-It-verse, and, did you know you can fly to Pluto if you really wanted to? GLEEB FOGO TO ALL! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

  • #359
    April 24 · 1 hr

    Ep. 359. Space and Beyond: Week 9 Burning a Swath of Productivity

    This week, it's all about things dying kind of! Matt bears witness to the end of the Earth (maybe?) and Chris discovers a whole new way to bring about the end of himself! Also, Matt challenges Chris to a round of Interactive Fiction or Episode of Andor, the guys create some out-of-this-world libations as they Choose Their Own Beverages (do not make Matt's drink, Matt's drink was very bad), and YES dinosaurs CAN have lil remote controls! Hey Why Not Do a Discord? Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We’re on Stitcher, Too There’s a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by Paul Granger.

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