In this episode of *Don’t Encourage Us Plus*, our fearless hosts briefly touch on Deadpool vs. Wolverine and then dive into the philosophical depths of Russian sci-fi classic *Roadside Picnic* and its haunting adaptation, *Stalker*. The duo explores the novel’s themes of alien artifacts, human resilience, and ambiguous redemption, while reflecting on its cinematic influence. Shifting gears, they brainstorm a fictional “UNESCO Hero,” a globe-trotting protector of World Heritage Sites, blending action, preservation, and intrigue. Thought-provoking and imaginative, this episode has it all!Reach the pod at DontEncourage@gmail.com Stop by and discourage us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Discord, YouTube, and Threads https://linktr.ee/dontencourageus Listen to all the music we've discussed in every episode so far on our Encouraged Grooves playlist on YouTube and Spotify and find your next favorite song.