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Episode 71: For the compass was true, though the sky was falling

June 24, 2026 · 42 min

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With the end of winter drawing near, the residents of Amundsen-Scott Station find themselves standing at crossroads both personal and profound. New beginnings, looming departures, hidden feelings, and growing responsibilities challenge several familiar faces as the station prepares for the next chapter. As plans are made and futures come into focus, one truth becomes increasingly clear: sometimes the hardest journey isn't across the ice—it's deciding which direction your heart is pointing.

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SONGS FROM THE EPISODE

· “New Land” (90 Degrees Theme Song) by Ian Post.

· “Suicide Goodbye” by Karen Warren

· “My Way Smooth Jazz” by DP Music

· “Sleeping Ghost” by Ryland Fisher

· “Jazz Unwind” by Singing Dog Studios

· “Emotional Romantic Piano” by Sound03

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I spent twenty minutes trying to remember where I put my reading glasses. They were on my face. In my defense, I was wearing them specifically so I could look for them more effectively. This is the sort of strategic thinking that explains many of history's great empires. And several of its shorter-lived ones. Good night, and remember: if you're reading this, you've successfully reached the end credits. Statistically, that's better than most government projects.

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