Jim DeRogatis nerds out, cats in space and David Tennant in Broadchurch

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Jim DeRogatis nerds out, cats in space and David Tennant in Broadchurch

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Dive in with rock critic and Sound Opinions co-host Jim DeRogatis to learn about his passion for making military miniatures. Plus a #SEOclassics recap, David Tennant leaves Doctor Who far behind with his new BBC show and Tricia surprises Greta with some George R. R. Martin homework.

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