Ironheart: Science, Magic, & Subverting Listener Expectations
September 9, 2025
Matthew and Riki dive into how the show subverted expectations about heroism, morality, and what it means to make a deal with the devil.
Matthew and Riki dive into how the show subverted expectations about heroism, morality, and what it means to make a deal with the devil.
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