Jack's the "man of science." Locke's the "man of faith." This week, we take a look at everyone's favorite "man of luck," Hurley.

Several characters on the show have talked about "making your own fate" and "choosing your destiny." Is Hurley able to take it so far as to actually affect the world around him through his subconscious thoughts? For all the talk about fate, we wonder if Hurley may be one of the most pivotal characters in the series.

LC #28: Man of Luck
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To those who were requesting the list for the MC_019: Top 5 Thematic Sci-Fi Films show, I've added a list of IMDB and Netflix links to the show notes. Some of the movies are available as part of Netflix's "Play Now" selection. Enjoy!

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