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‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | Button Mash

Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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Ben and Daniel Chin patrol the Mojave and discuss the literally mind-blowing second episode of the second season of 'Fallout,' "The Golden Rule." After sharing their overall review, they assess each of the episode’s four main settings and story lines, point out the parallels between characters, and wrestle with this season’s accelerated world-building. They also consider whether becoming a ghoul is good, the Golden Rule vs. the Ghoul-den Rule, the likelihood of surviving a nuclear explosion by hiding in a fridge, aliens in 'Fallout' lore, and more.

Intro (0:30)

Overall review of the episode (03:32)

Hank catch-up (06:20)

What’s new with Norm (13:26)

Lucy and the ghoul (18:30)

Maximus and the Brotherhood (38:01)

Fridge science, 'Fallout' lore, and more (50:00)

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Daniel Chin

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell


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