Binary System Podcast #368: WTNV #230 “Carlos, Explained”

Original broadcast date June 29, 2022. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2023/06/binary-system-podcast-368-wtnv-230-carlos-explained/https://pixelatedgeek.com/2023/06/binary-system-podcast-368-wtnv-230-carlos-explained/ Welcome to the first Vacation Edition of 2023! Recording on location in a tropical resort (otherwise known as our sister’s old room in our parents’ place) with state of the art equipment (Elizabeth’s phone balanced on a pillow) and atmospheric sound effects (paper rustling, squeaky chairs, and the cat jumping on the bed), it’s nothing but the best for our loyal listeners. (All five of you.) ANYWAY. This week we’re recapping the finale of the latest Night Vale arc, as Carlos the Scientist goes toe to toe with Dr. Lubelle of the University of What It Is. (Short version: someone really needs to drop a house on Dr. Lubelle. Or something similar. She’s the WORST.) After that we briefly discuss the (freaking brilliant) recasting choice in Solar Opposites. (We’ve included a tiny clip of the Solar Opposites teaser trailer, but if you want to watch it before we discuss it you can find it here.) This week’s outro is a clip from Hard Love by Beat Mekanik. Buy us a coffee Here’s the thread from Ursula Vernon about how coming up with the idea isn’t the hard part. (In response to people saying A.I. will come up with the ideas and humans can “just clean it up a bit.”) Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan’s castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! www.scottishlaird.co.uk For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram!