Binary System Podcast #497 - Pluribus episodes 1 and 2

This episode originally broadcast on March 12, 2026. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2026/03/binary-system-podcast-497-pluribus-episodes-1-and-2/Friend of the Podcast Hannah has been after us for a bit to give Pluribus a shot and after watching the first two episodes WE DEFINITELY GET THE APPEAL. This show is not at all what we expected, and keeps surprising us at every turn. And Rhea Seehorn is one of very few people who can take a character who is so thoroughly unhappy and abrasive and just break our hearts and make us want to do anything to give her her best life.Giant spoiler warnings since we're recapping the first two episodes from beginning to end, and ask a ton of questions like: what happens in the hive mind when the abused has to share memories with the abuser? What's art going to look like? What's procreation going to look like? And how the hell did that one Lyft driver stay employed with a DUI oh wait sorry that's just something from Elizabeth's vacation in Arizona BUT SERIOUSLY WHAT THE HELL.This episode's outro is a clip from Prelude by Grumplefunk.You can read Elizabeth's review of The Deviant here. Short version: she liked everything but the ending.It can be really easy to slip into doom and despair at the state of the world right now, but there are things you can do to help. The situation in Minnesota isn't in the news as much but they're still suffering, check out Stand With Minnesota for links to fundraisers and other ways you can show your support. If we haven't made it abundantly clear where we stand on this, FUCK ICE.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!