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Serious BusinessSB.55 - You Killed My Father (Prepare to Die)In our return from unannounced hiatus, Serious Business discusses Cronus Ampora, Mituna Captor, Meulin Leijon, and Kurloz Makara. Latchula jokes continue. Bastian makes Sam spit root beer all over themself. John does a good fight before learning it doesn’t matter. Disability only exists in Homesick because of violence.
This episode covers pages 5308 - 5397 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-10-1558 minSerious BusinessSB. 54 - OpenboundWe start on Act 6 Intermission 3, and Ari finally sees themself represented in Homestuck. Meenah forms a vanguard party. John throws a tantrum.
This episode covers pages 5263 - 5307 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-07-051h 07Serious BusinessSB.53 - NoblesThe gang finishes out Act 6 Act 3. Sam mispronounces things. Ari reminds you to always kiss the besties. Bastian teaches some medical history. Oh, you wanted to know what happens in this chunk of the story? Dirk has to be a big wet blanket and save everyone. Jake has his first kiss. Caliborn makes his presence known.
This episode covers pages 5203 - 5262 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-06-2143 minSerious BusinessSB.52 - An Invocation to a Muse"The problem with Homestuck is you don't know how much you should be thinking about something, because the story will either call you an idiot for thinking about it, or say you should have been thinking about it the whole time"
In our first ever episode recorded in-person, we discuss setup for the end of the act. UU's whole deal is revealed. Sam critiques the meat/candy storytelling theory. Ari thinks the bunny might be in a box. Bastian creates a space for gay priests to meet each other. We also solve the mystery of tumut.
2023-06-0651 minSerious BusinessSB.51 - The Sub-Act That Didn't HappenThings start to accelerate towards the end of this act, as the characters of Homestuck have a discussion about storytelling. uu defeats UU. Everyone shows up on Derse. Ari calls a reveal, and goes on a predicted Columbo tangent. Sam gets excited about a chess game. Bastian explains Abraxus.
This episode covers pages 4983-5084 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-04-281h 08Serious BusinessSB.50 - Would you like to play a game?Happy 4/13! In our two year anniversary episode, we delve into softcore porn, and share our favorite bits that haven't made it into episodes. Ari realizes Homestuck is the original Riverdale. Sam has a hard time keeping himself from saying a name. We learn more about the UUs' deal, and Dirk throws his hat in the ring for author of Homestuck.
This episode covers pages 4932 - 4982 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-04-111h 05Serious BusinessSB.49 - Sea Hitler's Underwater ApocalypseThis week, we discuss the horrible future that awaits all humans once the oceans flood and entertainers become powerful fascist demagogues in the future. Also we talk about Homestuck. Jake dreams. Dirk comes out. Jack Noir is here too, and did he stab some people? Sure did. Aranea talks.
This episode covers pages 4841 - 4931 of Andrew Hussies's Homestuck, which is best read at the Unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-03-281h 09Serious BusinessSB.48 - MyststuckThe gang talks about the point and click nature of the opening of A6A3. Sam takes Vis Media to court, and the salamander voice returns. Bastian creates the Serious Business drinking game. Also: god tier Gamzee is just Tingle from the Legend of Zelda, Roxy needs to get her priorities in order, and we share some book recommendations!
This episode covers pages 4820 - 4840 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-03-151h 06Serious BusinessSB.47 - Death of the AuthorIn this week's episode of Serious Business, The gang discusses the Ghostbusters II MMORPG. Also, Andrew Hussie dies, Terezi goes to therapy, and we get some more information on the other trolls. Also Ari talks about Peter Pan 'cause... come on.
This episode covers pages 4728 - 4816 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-03-011h 16Serious BusinessSB.46 - penis ouijaIn which Sam is sick (don't worry, he's doing much better now). Also, Andrew Hussie dons a new costume, Lord English enters dramatically, Dave and Karkat definitely don't flirt, and Rose does a lot of exposition. The women in this section are. not treated well, and that's too bad. Or at least they don't have a lot of agency.
This episode covers pages 4667 - 4727 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-02-1455 min
Serious BusinessSB.45 - Years in the futureThe gang discusses Homestuck evangelism, Sam takes us on a tour of the rest of the story, we discuss Dirk's opinions on Centaurworld, and Ari gets confused about Dirk climbing up stairs. Also, a cat funeral is held, we discuss the metatextual significance of undyingumbridge, whose u's are small, and Jane enters.
This episode covers pages 4595 - 4666 of Homestuck, which is best read at the Unnoficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2023-01-311h 03
Serious BusinessSB.44 - your shit is wreckedIt smells like teen drama in here. Dirk Strider begins his journey of the splintered soul. Also UU is here to talk about the story to the characters, A mysterious, non-Vriska spidertroll appears, and the Jakestakes kick into full gear, resulting in the most secondhand embarrassment conversation in Homestuck.
This episode covers pages 4517 - 4594 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2023-01-171h 10
Serious BusinessSB.43 - Catgirl ApprovedIn the first Serious Business episode of 2023, we meet Roxy Lalonde properly! This girl is into cats, cloning, and a true haxxor. Also there's some stuff dealing with High School romance, how Dirk and Roxy are trans, and the names of our midwest emo bands.
Gonna be honest, this episode went some personal places I didn't expect. Happy with how it turned out though!
This episode covers pages 4420 - 4516 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2023-01-031h 32Serious BusinessSB.42 - corpse partyIn which we finish the first intermission of Act Six. Gosh, it's nice to see these kids again. Sam struggles to say Frustracean. Nick Cage reveals his plan. Karkat has a mental breakdown, and Infinity Mechanism is such a damn good song.
This episode covers pages 4346 - 4419 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
2022-12-2049 minSerious BusinessSB.41 - A Semipotent DemidogIn this episode, covering the most boring part of Homestuck yet, the group talks about The Mountain Goats, Barenaked Ladies, and Sandman. Also we do talk a bit about Homestuck. Hussiebot appears. A three year journey begins, and is it even possible to trust the audience to realize a payoff if the story doesn't call attention to it?
This episode covers pages 4286 - 4345 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web archive.
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2022-12-0941 min
Serious BusinessSB.40 - The bad part of HomestuckYeah, there's probably only 20 good minutes of analysis in this episode. Whatcha gonna do about it?
The gang finishes A6A1, stop caring about the boner cage, and talk about our frustrations with this part of Homestuck. Also discussed, Ari's con experience will never be the same, A short Serious Serious Business Business, Dad's strap games, the comic/RPG DIE, and the roles of skeptics and overly trusting characters in stories.
This episode covers pages 4208 - 4285 of Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-11-221h 00
Serious BusinessSB.39 - Through Broken GlassAfter a bit of a break, the group starts into Act Six Act One. Everything's the same and slightly different. We meet Jane Crocker and Jake English, and a new troll appears. As we choose our own adventure through this section, Ari mispronounces Ophiuchous, Bastian develops a new cosmology, and Sam mispronounces the screen name of every single alpha kid. Jane is the least valid character in Homestuck. Jake is Colombo.
This episode covers pages 4113 - 4207 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-11-081h 18
Serious BusinessSB.38 - CascadeOn this, the 11th anniversary of the day Homestuck broke the internet, we look back on the very flash that did that - [S] Cascade. Plots converge and characters die as the critical moment arrives. We also discuss Intermission 2: The Man in the Cairo Overcoat, and talk about the differences between Doc Scratch and Lord English.
This episode covers pages 4109-4112 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-10-251h 21
Serious BusinessSB.37 - Part Two: Troll JegusWelcome back to Homestuck, now with 100% more Catholicism. In the second part of today's episode, the hosts discuss ancient Alternian fashion, a reason Homestuck was AWFUL at cons, and we continue to look for a sponsor.
This portion of the episode covers roughly pages 4032 - 4108 of Act Five Act Two of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2022-10-1840 min
Serious BusinessSP.37 - Part One: So many plots, so little timeIn the first part of today's upload, our hosts talk about the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum heist, and Betty Crocker looms large on the horizon. As they untangle the myriad of plot lines, they discuss which troll is most likely to join the Addams Family, and the worst rap-off in the history of paradox space.
This portion of the episode covers roughly pages 3874 - 4032 of Act Five Act Two of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2022-10-181h 13
Serious BusinessSB.36 - An Exellent HostIn which our hosts visit Doc Scratch's apartment. We discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth, the death of Homestuck's queen, Vriska, and our opinions of John Egbert's favorite film. Also covered: God Tier Ressurection, storytelling medium changes, multiple plot threads going on at once, and if the Doc Scratch insert is worse than the Hussie inserts.
This episode covers pages 3763 - 3873 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-10-111h 10Serious BusinessSB.35 - Sadstuck and GlitchesAs we near the end of Act 5, this section explores grief in different ways. John gets the Tumor, and finds out that Jade's pen pal is, in fact, Colombo. A seer descends. A seer ascends. Everyone beholds the glory of Zillyhoo. We reach the end of the Homestuck books, and Sam attempts to get a sponsor.
This episode covers pages 3659 - 3762 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-10-041h 37Serious BusinessSB.34 - He IS Already HereAs Murderstuck comes to the kid's session, we examine the events surrounding Scratch's creation and finally see Rose's conversation with Doc Scratch. Bastian says his piece on vehicular manslaughter, Ari speculates about the the nature of Lord English, and Sam makes a bold claim regarding the existence of lies of omission in storytelling. Also discussed: Conditional Immortality, whether or not Dave Strider would be a good uncle, and the nature of Grimdark-ness.
This episode covers pages 3546 - 3658 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-09-271h 09Serious BusinessSB.33 - ...honk HONKMurderstuck progresses on the meteor, and your hosts love to see a goth girl winning. We get a tutorial on Dream Bubbles and Sam has an ephiphany about Tavros's character arc. Also discussed: Vriscourse, how nice Davekat shipping is, an actual good tutorial on dream bubbles, and Gamzee as a figure of white fear.
This episode covers pages 3438 - 3545 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-09-201h 41Serious BusinessSB.32 - ...8r8k H34DS...Our hosts progress into Murderstuck, from Feferi's lapses in judgement to CSI Terezi. We try to remember not to turn our back on the body. Also discussed, How cool our dads are, the importance of frogs, and murder clowns!
This episode covers pages 3301 - 3437 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck Web Archive.
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2022-09-141h 23Serious BusinessSB.31 - T1CK t0ck...The episode you've all been waiting for. A clock counts down, the most important character in Homestuck revealed. Hussie nearly breaks the fourth wall. Megalovania plays, and Tavros takes charge. Also discussed: Jade's role in the surveillance state, and whether or not Homestuck really is just furry bullshit.
This episode covers pages 3178 - 3300 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read at the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2022-08-301h 04Serious BusinessSB.30 - Jesus Christ, it's John Egbert!In which the gang does some light heresy. It's the god tier episode! John dies (but he's fine). Dave chooses to not die. Tavros gets traumatized. Jade does some alchemy. The secret wizard grotto is explored. Also discussed is Sam's lack of ability to keep up character voices, the dangers of macrodosing on Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff, and how Lin Manuel Miranda's a coward for not making a Homestuck musical.
This episode covers pages 3075 - 3177 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read through the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2022-08-161h 15Serious BusinessSB.29 - Do the Windy ThingThe gang finishes the first third(ish) of Act 5 Act 2. Topics of discussion include the Land of Frost and Frogs, how confusing the dream bubble tutorial is, the captcha arms race, and how Tavros, while still the narrative's least favorite character, is gearing up to do some heroism.
This episode covers pages 2946 - 3074 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is best read through the unofficial Homestuck web archive.
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2022-08-021h 15Serious BusinessSB. 28 - Is he already here?In which we talk about the Insane Clown Posse, the Hussnasty art style, Gamzee, the arcs of pretty much every beta kids, and Squiddles. OH! Also Jade enters the medium. It's the day she fucks everything up. And we also see what we've pretty much always known: Two Karkats are much, much worse than one.
This episode covers pages 2793 - 2945 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
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2022-07-191h 14
Serious BusinessSB.27 - AlterniaboundSurprise! We haven't forgotten how to make episodes shorter than an hour. In this episode, we talk about Dave Strider's arc, the Fruity Rumpus Asshole Factory, and The Alterniabound game. Also, Vriska falls in love with Nic Cage.
This episode covers pages 2759 - 2792 of Act Five Act Two of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2022-07-0556 minSerious BusinessSB.26 - Attention Worthless HumanThe group begins Homestuck's longest section with no subdivisions: Act Five Act Two, "He is already Here." We celebrate the return of the Beta Kids, discuss the troll/kid pairings that are forming, and highly enjoy the Rainbow Rumpus Partytown Fiasco. Also discussed is Toby Fox's The Baby is You. Sam shows off his knowledge of the comic. Bastian makes a tasteless joke; if you get it, my condolences. Ari just thinks Rose's new outfit is neat.
This comic covers pages 2626 - 2758 of Homestuck, which can best be read using unnoficial Homestuck Collection. https://bambosh.github.io...
2022-06-211h 09
Serious BusinessSB.25 - Make Her PayThe crew finishes Hivebent, learning the true purpose of SBURB. We also discuss the different ways stories conceal information from readers, shipping in Homestuck, the trans-timeline memos, how everyone was comphet in High School, and dare to ask: What if Sebastian from The Little Mermaid was a mobster?
This episode covers pages 2532 - 2625 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2022-06-071h 16
Serious BusinessSB.24 - The One With Troll RomanceIn which the gang talks a lot (probably too much) about Troll Romance. Also we meet the last two trolls, discover a new SBURB mechanic, and experience the most meta moment in Homestuck. We're nearly back to the kids.
This episode covers pages 2392 - 2531 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2022-05-261h 09
Serious BusinessSB.23 - Mobius Double ReacharoundThe gang rounds the bend into the home stretch of Hivebent. In an episode where the Sams demonstrate their drift compatibility, we discuss Alternian vernacular, whether or not Homestuck counts as a cyberpunk story, teenage emotions, and the stunning reveal that all twelve trolls are actually in a single game session. We also meet Kanaya Maryam, and there are a few times Sam should be sent to the bonercage, but didn't bother to check the continuity on what troll classpects we know yet...
This episode covers pages 2274 - 2391 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2022-05-101h 08
Serious BusinessSB.22 - Doctors H8 HerSome people love her, some people hate her; Either way Vriska Serket has entered the story. Also here is the most repugnant character in Homestuck, who we probably spend too much time thinking about, and the Cueball of The Felt (along with some important exposition).
In which the gang covers pages 2194-2273 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, nearing the midpoint of Hivebent.
2022-04-271h 24
Serious BusinessSB.21 - Troll Call - CorrectedIn this, our one year anniversary episode, the gang continues through Homestuck: Act Five. We meet Tavros Nitram, Aradia Megido, and Nepeta Leijon. Also discussed are Terezi's Smell-o-vision, How fake dragons are (they aren't in case it wasn't clear) and the beginning of a cycle of revenge.
This episode covers pages 2100-2193 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which you should probably be reading on the Unnoficial Homestuck Archive.
2022-04-131h 04
Serious BusinessSB.20 - Hivebent*Content Warning: From 45:35 - 47:59 there is a discussion of lynching.*
The crew begins on Homestuck Act Five: Mobius Double Reacharound, and as the narrative shifts focus to the trolls and Alternia, we bounce all over the place from Faygo to kangaroo courts to how utterly awful ~ATH is as a programming language to taking a moment to appreciate the Homestuck Reddit community. Ari checks their notes. Bastian takes us through the Juggalo redemption arc. James cracks some jokes. Sam struggles to keep us on track. And we're joined by our first ever guest: A cishet white man...
2022-03-291h 16
Serious BusinessSB.19 Serious Serious Business BusinessIn this, Serious Business's longest and most self-indulgent episode yet, we pause and take a look back at Homestuck so far: how it was good, how it was bad, and different ways to read it. We also take a few moments to discuss this podcast, and things we could have done better. We also laugh at ourselves - like a lot.
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2022-03-151h 02
Serious BusinessSB.18 - Flight of the Paradox Clones In which the gang finishes Act 4 of Homestuck: Flight of the Paradox Clones. Topics discussed include how cute adiosToreador is, the largest flash animation thus far - [S] Descend, the nuances of zeugma, and the bunny that was in the box.
This episode covers pages 1934 - 1988 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is availible to read at Homestuck.com. (Though you should read it on the unnoficial Homestuck Archive)
(Also yeah we know that Mao Zedong's form of Communism wasn't the same as the USSR's. It was a good joke to put in though)
2022-02-261h 01Serious BusinessSB.17 - The John Egbert Paradox Clone DaycareIn which our hosts discover the origin of our protagonists, send a record number of people to the boner cage, talk about how Nana Egbert is the most baller character in Homestuck, and perform our first musical number.
This episode covers pages 1865 - 1933 of Andrew Hussies Homestuck, which is availible to read at Homestuck.com (but you should really get the unofficial Homestuck collection. It's much better to read there)
2022-02-0650 minSerious BusinessSB.16 - Exiles and AlchemyAfter a shorter break than we first thought, Orlozax the Cautious, Illithir the nichely-obsessed, and Zook Razzimataz the seinor stroke their beards and continue through Homestuck Act Four. Topics discussed this episode include WV?: Rise Up, Rose and Dave's alchemy binges, Complacency of the Learned, the nature of time travel in Homestuck, and how much we love to see a goth girl winning.
This episode covers pages 1777 to 1864 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is available to read at Homestuck.com.
2022-01-251h 01Serious BusinessSB.15 - Beyond the GlassIn which the group, after a long break, continue into Act Four, meet Andrew Hussie, discuss Dave some more, and enjoy the reappearance of Maplehoof.
This episode covers pages 1669 (nice) - 1776 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2021-12-3055 minSerious BusinessSB.14 - One Year of Homestuck!In which the group reach the midpoint of Act Four, and the Ascension of Jack Noir. Also discussed are the implications of taking a living creature into your inventory, excitement at being able to say the word Derse, and the nature of the self.
This episode covers pages 1623 - 1668 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck.
2021-10-2759 minSerious BusinessSB.13 - Hit lists and HackingSam, Sam and Bastian continue through Homestuck's Fourth Act. Topics discussed include some troll face reveals, how well all the exile bits flow in this section, zodiac placements, and Dave and Jade cheating at Sburb. Sam spoils another character name early.
This episode covers pages 1509 - 1622 of Homestuck.
2021-10-121h 04Serious BusinessSB.12 - Can I Offer You an Egg in This Trying Time?The crew talk about a hundred pages from the beginning of Act Two. Topics discussed include The Land of Light and Rain, how cute the salamanders of LOWAS are, Can Town's military industrial complex, how much we hate Earnest Hemingway, and possible meanings of Dave's entry item.
This episode covers pages 1407 - 1508 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which can be read at Homestuck.com. Alternatively, download The Unofficial Homestuck Collection (it's a much better reading experience) at https://bambosh.github.io/unofficial-homestuck-collection/
2021-09-2842 minSerious BusinessSB.11 - A Human Emotion Called FriendshipIn which the gang begin Act Four, mostly talking about the beginning of Act flash game. Other topics include video game music, the horrors of randomized socialism, and how being mad at your characters for things you made them say isn't actually taking responsibility and doing better.
This episode covers 1358 - 1406 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, which is available to read at Homestuck.com. It's also available to read from the unofficial Homestuck Archive, and honestly, that's probably the better way to do it.
2021-09-2350 minSerious BusinessSB.10 - The Best Line in All of HomestuckIn which the crew discusses Homestuck's Intermission, "Don't Bleed on the Suits." Topics discussed include the divergence in tone from Homestuck's main story, stupid time bullshit, whether or not the intermission could be cut from Homestuck entirely, and why Clubs Deuce is the best.
This episode covers pages 1154 to 1357 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to read at Homestuck.com.
2021-09-0145 minSerious BusinessSB.9 - Insane Corckscrew HaymakersIn which the gang discusses the end of Act Three. A package is delivered, a long-lost cat resurrected, a letter written, and a gate passed through.
This episode covers pages 1052 - 1153 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to read at Homestuck.com.
2021-08-1755 minSerious BusinessSB.8 - The death of VaulthallaIn which the crew mourns the end of the Vaulthalla running gag, gains some new information on Jade's Dreams, and meet a villain.
This episode covers pages 950 - 1051 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck (This is the third of four parts about Act 3).
2021-08-0453 minSerious BusinessSB.7 - Mutant Cats and Human TaxidermyIn which our crew continues through Act 3. A lab is explored. A Grandfather encountered. A new exile met. And a father's room revealed.
This episode covers pages 950 through 1051 of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck, available to be read at Homestuck.com.
2021-07-2349 minSerious BusinessSB.6 - A Font of Frighteningly Accurate Yet Infuriatingly Nonspecific InformationIn which the crew discusses the beginning of Homestuck's Third Act, including repeatedly pointing out how Jade breaks the mold from the other kids, talking about how the early music of Homestuck is good, and wonder if Grandpa Harley is actually Reginald Hargreaves.
This episode covers pages 760 to 859 of Homestuck.
2021-07-0747 minSerious BusinessSB.5 - Mayor of QuarantineIn which the gang discusses the end of act two, makes much of a to do about spoilers, and spends some chill time with the mayor of can town.
This episode covers pages 562 through 579 of Homestuck, which can be read at www.homestuck.com
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2021-06-2258 min
Serious BusinessSB.5 PreviewHappy 6/12!
We don't have a bonus episode or anything for this, Hivebent day, but you can enjoy this special teaser for our next episode, which will be going up on Tuesday, June 22nd.
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2021-06-1201 minSerious BusinessSB.4 - Climbing the ladder-ladderIn which the gang discusses the mystery of GardenGnostic, Nanasprite's exposition dump, the fluidity with which Homestuck's narrative changes character perspectives, and question the ubiquity of horses in semi-ironic comedy.
This episode covers pages 391-561 of Homestuck, the second part of Act 2.
2021-06-0852 minSerious BusinessSB.3 - Raise of the Conductor's BatonIn which the crew enters Act 2, gets side tracked doing meme archaeology, does a live reading of a certain game FAQ, makes sure Rose's Mom is adequately appreciated, spend yet more time talking about agency, and realize that Left Behind fits the criteria for a John Movie.
This episode covers pages 249 - 390 of Homestuck.
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2021-05-251h 01Serious BusinessSB.2 - Now There's a Meteor Heading for my House!!!In which the crew mourns the death of our protagonist, discusses fatherly antics and the Serious Business app, gushes for a bit about Rose Lalonde, and reaches the end of Act One.
2021-05-1537 minSerious BusinessSB.1 - The Note Desolation PlaysThe crew talks about the first half of Act One of Homestuck. Topics discussed include John, Dad, Homestuck as Bildungsroman, and the shrinking American Childhood.
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2021-04-2745 minSerious BusinessSB.0 - Approach the Text, CowardIn the inaugural episode of Serious Business, Sam, Sam, and Bastian discuss their personal histories with Homestuck, approaches to the text, and how we're just a bunch of tumblr kids.
2021-04-1346 minSerious BusinessTeaserA taste of what's to come. Join Sam, Sam, and Bastian next week Tuesday (4/13) as we begin our dive into the behemoth that is Homestuck.
2021-04-0700 min