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For a long time, we've tried to keep this show separate from what's happening in the real world.

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Black Lives Matter.

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Hey, C53.

Yes.

How do you send an outgoing package?

You just need to contact whatever courier service you want to use and

come to the ship.

Take it over.

worse.

Great.

Yeah, we got a piece of misdelivered mail, I guess, here.

Yeah, somebody dropped off a package in the hatch, and uh yeah, it's not to any of us, so.

I don't know these people.

It's to Sif and the squid.

Why don't

let me just I'll just take it from you.

Oh, it's for okay.

Margie, it's for Anton.

Wait.

Oh, sweet, sweet Anton.

Wait, the package is for you?

Ah, sweet darling boy, Anton.

Wait, who is Anton?

Who are Seif and the Squid?

Seif and the Squid.

Our names we go by are a show called Cube to Cube.

Technique the Squid.

And Anton is a good friend who sent us a great gift.

Wait, are you guys still doing Cube to Cube?

We're not still doing Cube to Cube.

Cube to Cube is still coming out.

We recorded a lot of episodes.

Yeah, we recorded.

What was it like, 999 winnow in a week?

It was eight.

Oh, so you have like a backlog that you can just release over the course of years, right?

Oh no, we put out about four to five episodes a day.

Okay, in fact, I think we're actually coming up on

the episode in a minute.

Oh, there it is.

It dropped.

Sooner than a few hours.

Aw, man, I'm not caught up.

I'm on 78.

Do I need to listen to them in order?

No, and now that sweet, sweet Anton's package has arrived, I think it's time for us to do our 1,000th episode.

Put down the hyper-proton fuel.

We all know what's going to happen.

Put it down, feed.

Adrian, listen, you are not.

You're a robot man's keeper.

So, is this carrying the colonel car?

I don't think it is, AP.

All right, let's take it into an episode, see, let's do it.

Let's go, Squid.

What's up?

Squid, we are back in the saddle recapping our previous 999 episodes of Cube Q.

This is Cute and Cute with your two favorite hosts.

It's me, Baji.

Biggie Squid.

Your body.

I forgot it.

I forgot your nickname.

That's okay.

Maybe it'll come back to you over the course of this top five eps from the past 999.

That's 994 episodes.

But before we get to our top five clips of back bag back,

let's do housekeeping.

Housekeeping.

Housekeeping.

So housekeeping number one.

We ask each other how we're feeling on an emotional and physical level.

Right now, how am I saying?

Never been worse.

Okay.

Well, that's the emotion read.

Number two, quack.

Quack.

Quack.

Quack.

Yeah.

What is it?

Quack.

Quack.

What's going on?

What's up, housekeeping?

Oh.

Uh, boy.

Uh.

Too late.

We're moving.

Too late.

Yep, you're cheating.

Mr.

Ships.

Sweeping away.

Keep it out of housekeeping.

Housekeeping.

Classy, you know, we've been through a lot, you know, this podcast.

We've gone crazy.

We've said very offensive things.

We've also established rules that we broke immediately within the podcast itself.

We said it was cool to hear me about pop culture, but that was not true.

No, we got bored immediately.

Then we became a technical advice podcast, but you know, I don't know anything.

The reviews were bad.

And then we had that one month where we were very political.

Again, an unpopular decision that served our reviews.

Badly.

Well, let's start the episode, huh?

Let's go to our top five episode clips that we've really enjoyed.

The 1224 by

episode 323, where we bravely became a true crime podcast.

That's when they saw the body

lying there in its limbs.

Namito really can't be in the crime scene area.

This is off limits.

Right here, if you could stay back.

And then there was this annoying guy who was around the body you kept telling us to leave.

I'm a forensic scientist, man.

Somebody really drunk on the power of their position.

Honestly, you are sullying the evidence.

This is making it much harder to solve this grisly question.

Little did they know that the murderer was in the room.

Are you waiting?

Are you?

Gotta go.

What?

What?

Wow.

You know, I was thinking that clip was a little like maybe not top time worthy, but we we found a murderer.

We did.

And then he spent one day in jail.

He got off because his daddy is the mayor.

That's the criminal justice system exposure for you.

What are you gonna do?

Well, let's go to clip four.

This is a clip from episode number 208.

I remember this like it was seven months ago, and within a week we did 999 episodes.

I definitely know what this clip is about.

Yep, a very memorable episode.

I don't know what what this clip's gonna be.

Hey, see, we should have nicknames.

Absolutely.

We're a popular podcast.

Now, uh, what if I call you, um,

uh,

C53?

So my nickname would be

Sk

Scrosfith

Scliff.

You make my name longer.

Nickname makes the name short.

Scliffent

Safety.

Squiff.

Squid

The Squid Not that bad.

I love water.

It makes a lot of sense.

Come with the squid.

Nah, I like it.

I wanna be the squid.

Okay?

Throw it right back at Bargie Bargie the squid.

I see your nickname, though.

I mean, what is a nickname?

It's just a shorter version of your name.

I'm seeing you do.

Carol.

Well, that was clipped up before.

It took us about 800 other episodes for us to be trapped.

It's taken a long time to cover up.

We Very long time.

You're looking back at the wiki here.

We didn't come up with Steve until episode 922.

So, it took us a while.

The squid is remained.

Everybody.

Hey, AJ, thank you for updating the wiki.

No problem.

I love you guys, but like, I really think you're hurting yourselves.

Now it's time for some beachy ass.

Let's go find the machines.

Let's go find the scenes.

We're another round backstage.

the scenes.

A lot of different fans and listeners ask us what is our process.

See, please explain.

Well, listener, let me throw it out there that Hyperform Down Fuel is a big part of our process.

This podcast, really, we're not existing.

So, step one, obtain Hyper Product.

Step two,

99.

Yes, ever exist.

Thank you for your question.

That's behind the scenes.

Now, before we move forward, let's do some voicemails.

We're sorry.

Hi there, this is Dweez Messel at PodTrough.

Listen, we've never done this, but your ratings are so low, and we are asking you to cease production of Cube2Cube.

Listen, again, it's a free platform.

We gain or lose nothing by you being on PodTrough, but just personally, as CEO, I'm asking you to stop production of Cube the Cube.

Goodbye.

I blinked out for a moment said it sounded like they wanted more episodes.

Hey, listen, please, you better look at

that pod truck of yours, because you're about to get a bunch more episodes.

Yeah, we got 18 more.

Another

delete!

Hey, when you look back at the history of the pod, what are five words that come to mind?

Short!

Yes!

Terrifying!

Yes!

A few times!

Wow!

Is that two words or just the one?

Yeah!

Great!

That's it!

That's all I got!

And all of these describe our next clip three when both C and I make very emotional calls to people from our past.

For fun!

But first, we gotta do a little more hyper-proton fuel!

We'll see you in a minute.

Hey, Nermit.

Oh, hey, Blake, what's up?

Do you have a second I have a favor to ask?

Sure.

I have have to read this ad copy for Bartian C53 while they refuel, and I just...

Oh, cool.

I just know you're sort of like a recording guy, so I figured.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Let me know if I should, like, do anything again or.

Okay.

You know, okay.

I got it.

I got it.

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So it's new?

Roll?

The platform?

Yeah, I mean, I guess so.

That's what it says in the.

Cool.

Okay.

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Uh, rolling.

Yeah.

Uh, yeah.

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More than just searching dungeons and slaying dragons, roll is the place where...

Dragon.

Dragons, how else would you pronounce it?

I don't know, but I just have a feeling that's wrong.

Go ahead.

Okay.

More than just searching dungeons and slaying Dragons, Roll is the place where diverse voices gather to discover new worlds, meet lifelong friends, and adventure together.

Wait, that's our whole thing.

That's

our whole thing.

Yeah, this sounds like, I think this is sort of like a fictional version of what we do in real life.

Through high-quality video.

Do you have notes for me?

I'm giving you a note, sort of.

I'm asking you if I do this on the weekend or nights, I could be doing like cool work stuff, but even off hours.

I mean, yeah, yeah.

Okay.

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Maybe.space wasn't available.

Yeah.

I'll check that out.

Visit playroll.com slash zix to be among the first to join this community when it launches later this year.

That's playroll R-O-L-E dot com slash Z-Y-X-X.

I'm almost done.

Okay, you haven't finished at the website right now.

Yeah, it looks great.

I don't.

This isn't an ad for you.

I'm not advertising to you right now.

You are.

I'm the only one you're talking to, and I like it.

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Me too.

Okay,

I'm what?

What are you doing?

I'm reading the cool stuff on the website for role.

Okay, fine.

That's playrollrole.com slash Z Y X X or find the link in the episode notes or ask Nermit because apparently he's a big Jacket fan.

I'm gonna do the first one.

Okay, I gotta go.

Six indie games?

Kidding me?

Support.

Welcome back to Kill to Kill to recap.

It's Kill to Kill.

Now we're about to listen to some emotional phone calls.

Hello?

Hey, it's Budgie.

I told you to never call here.

I just wanna call and say I'm sorry.

No, you just wanna call me.

I just wanna call and say I have some silver.

You're slurring.

I'm so sorry for where I

know.

I'm so sorry for where I'm.

Don't call again.

I

What?

No.

You did great.

Mud under the rug.

As the saying goes.

As the saying goes.

Alright, you ten C.

Hello?

Hey.

You going to brunch with the squid?

What?

Who are you?

You talk to C front now, big boy.

Who is the squid?

Who's the squid?

You've been listening to your

What show?

Are you friends with Bargie?

I just wanted to call you.

Are you Bargie's drug buddy?

What is going on?

I'm really sad.

Please stop.

Please.

Hold on, I have another call.

No!

It notes for an episode 434 when we're in kind of a down period!

Amazing how quickly old issues can be resolved!

That's making progress here on CubeCube!

Alright, Cupids!

We're going to the number 2,

CubeCube!

CubeCube!

That's right!

It's episode 67!

Yeah, we kidnapped him!

That agreed?

Sit down!

With that period!

I

wish not to be here upon this dark ship where you've taken me and

clip, clip, clipped me to the wall of this ship, ship, ship, where you will not let me go.

No,

no,

no,

but

is there another kind of poet?

Yeah.

Poets who do not slam?

Well, that is not the type of poet that I

am.

Nope.

Here it is.

Well, Bart, Skygo Down is one of our worst decisions.

Worst

way to take the podcast.

But you know what?

So great way we took the podcast.

Drumroll him.

This is the number one best episode of CubeCube.

I go high, you go low.

That's right, you guys.

Hermit Bundeloy here, also management of Bermuda Nundaloy.

Oh, uh,

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

We're we're looking on Buck Bermanoy for a private event.

Oh, excellent.

I uh have access to him.

Yes, let me see.

Can you tell me the date?

I'll check his schedule.

It's quite packed, but I'm not sure.

Well, it's just

a circuit turn.

Oh, well, wow, he is available.

That's so great.

Okay.

Um, can I ask about the event?

Uh, what are you looking for?

Acoustic?

Do you need a backing band?

Um, do you want want to play the hits?

Deep tracks?

Oh, only deep tracks, please.

Wow, okay.

No, that can be arranged.

I don't know if you've met him.

He's one of those cool guys that's approachable.

Long story short, we ended up having to pick up a gig because we felt really good.

Mary, very balanced!

Some pranks!

Have an emotional cost!

Hey, everybody.

Thought there'd be more people here, but happy for the gig.

Alright, so I was asked for deep tracks.

So here we go.

Woo!

Lurmy!

Alright, Lurmett.

Staring out from the cliffs of Philann.

Thinking of, dreaming of, wondering of them.

Them, do you think?

Them is dark.

Oh, them, them, them is dark.

You gotta give up some of the steep cuts.

Am I barbered on the log heads?

What next?

Oh, yes.

They say I'm small, but I'm not small.

They say I'm small, but it's not true.

They say I'm small, but I'm so big.

They say I'm me, but I might be you.

If you're big, then we're the same size.

Same.

That's your one.

No good.

Burn it.

You're gonna take that.

Burn it.

Burn it.

Burn it.

Burn it.

Wow, see, that was amazing.

Look at that.

Squid, I can't believe how many great episodes we've done in this podcast.

I'm a little different being a liver project.

I mean, in this loader frame,

I feel super strong.

Honestly, I feel like I can

lift you.

Yeah.

I've got a lot of bots.

I should have left you.

Do it.

Opening up the hatch.

I'm getting picked up.

I'm talking free in space, but I would say I'd rather want you to!

Good night, everybody!

Good night, everybody!

We're so tired!

This is Sea Red IT5, credits and attribution strike commencing outro protocol.

See, was played by Jeremy Benn, The Squid was played by Lujan Zolfagari, Plec Dexter and Patra, CEO Dweez Messel, were played by Alden Ford, Captain Darn was played by Allie Krakesh.

AJ and Bargie's Estrange Friend were played by Winston Null.

Nero Bundeloid and Slam Poet Laureate Telfon Toodledew were played by Seth Lind.

Sound design, mix, original music, and cube to cube bumpers by Shane O'Connell.

Edited by Seth Lynn.

Theme music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by famous Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra.

Shift Design for Bergerian Jade by Eric Gois.

Audio hosting by Simplecast.

Thanks to Roll for making this episode possible.

Join their online role-playing community at playroll.com slash Zix, where you can also back their Kickstarter.

Mission to Zix is a proud member of the Maximum Fun Network.

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Are you like a slam poet or sir?

Is there another kind of poet?

Yeah, there's like a bunch of.

Poets who do not slam.

Well, that is not the type of poet that I am.

Oh, boy.

Here it is.

Some call me door.

Some call me Cardor.

You're done.

Some daddy.

That's a blackout for sure.

Hey, give him a nickname.

Give him a nickname.

All right.

Slam Shepherd comes to mind.

Jeez, Louise, okay.