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That he hasnt heard of it because it was independently produced.
That the PX guys cant get a copy because its too emotional for the soldiers.
What a soldier has a hard time believing: That his country wants to help him.
These arent the same soldiers.
The former is extremely gullible and gets strung along by an elaborate, conspiratorial prank.
In his experience, the sacrifices soldiers make for their country are generally not reciprocated.
They have to be serving another purpose.
Pineapple is a pivotal episode for Walter, because his loyalties are being pulled in opposite directions.
On the other, Walters relationship with Heidi is getting tighter.
The two have established a nice rapport together.
They laugh over Heidi overfeeding the fish.
When theyre in the room together, all else is noise.
For Shrier, however, the program has become a lost cause.
And for the program, its looking like Shrier has become a lost cause, too.
But Walter, for now, wants to believe everything will be okay for both of them.
Its also reminiscent of the doctor inThe Big Lebowski, whos very goodand thorough.
The podcast was bold in allowing the story to unfold in achronology and trusting listeners to follow along.
The show would be better to trust viewers to do likewise.
Perhaps this can be done is the point.
Between this andThe Old Man & the Gun, Im on board for our mini-Sissy Spacekaissance.
