Binary System Podcast #412 - WTNV #248 "Mother Lauren", and Mayor of Kingstown

This episode originally broadcast May 30, 2024. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2024/05/binary-system-podcast-412-wtnv-248-mother-lauren-and-mayor-of-kingstown/ There is nothing wrong with your radio, Night Vale, do not attempt to adjust the dial. Mother Lauren is controlling the transmission. And she is pissed. This week's Night Vale recap features nightmare images of a clawed monster Freddy Kruegering her way down the street, but also asks the age-old question: is a hot dog a pizza? (Kathryn and Elizabeth disagree about it being a sandwich, but they definitely know it's not a taco.) After the recap they have a spoileriffic look at the first two episodes of Mayor of Kingstown (we love how Jeremy Renner short circuits potential story arcs by just punching someone) with tangents into Furiosa hype and how if a movie doesn't make Marvel money it's considered "a flop." Finally, Elizabeth almost missed the recording because she took a nap after a Memorial Day party and woke up to messages from at least four different people going "WHY AREN'T YOU ANSWERING YOUR PHONE ARE YOU DEAD" and she's really sorry she worried everybody, but she's also weirdly relieved, because if you live by yourself sometimes you wonder "...if I fell down and hurt myself and couldn't get to the phone, how long would I lie there before someone came to check on me?" Well, if you're missing a podcast recording, it's 43 minutes. This week's outro is a clip from Encryption by Beat Mekanik. Here's links to both Hugh and David Leninhawk's reviews of Furiosa (they both agreed there were some CGI issues.) Here's the TikTok about how insane it is that we're all expected to be on call to everyone 24 hours a day. 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! ScottishLaird.co.uk. For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram!