30: Post-dark, pre-black

Dani and Alex get together just after Sweden’s midsummer festivities, which sets them off on a path thinking about traditional festivals around the world. They talk a little bit about Japan’s approach to religion, as well as some of the not-necessarily-religious beliefs and superstitions which have developed there. After that, the path makes a sudden turn toward shop layouts and the question of linearity vs. freedom in shops, museums, art galleries, and video games. Discuss this episode on reddit at /r/Station13, or contact us on twitter! Alex is @ATYPE808, Dani is @danielpwright, or you can get podcast updates @Station13FM. Show Notes Swedish midsummer Maypole Wheel of the Year Mulled wine / glögg San Jose Greek festival Hatsumōde Shichi-Go-San Reiki Life of Pi Rokuyō Seimei Handan Yakudoshi Blood type personality theory An approach to holistic level design