EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 1 MIN
I Fell in Love with a Robot - Episode one
from Augmented Artisans · host George H. Rothacker
Welcome to the preview of I Fell in Love with a Robot, an experimental short film blending historical reality with speculative fantasy.Rooted in the real-world history of the creator's mother—a resilient 1930s fashion illustrator navigating the Great Depression and WWII—this story veers from history into the fantastical.Our protagonist, Rose, is shattered by the loss of her boyfriend to the war when she encounters an anomaly in a 1944 New York subway station: a machine capable of absolute devotion. Committed to Rose, this robot ultimately enters a future battlefield as an archaic tool to protect her young son during his tour of duty.How to Experience This Episode:This podcast serves as an interactive, work-in-progress storytelling experiment.Watch & Listen: Experience the story in sequential segments or skip around as you please.Go Behind the Scenes: Check the copy beneath each video segment for deep dives into the plotting, character motivations, and structural planning.As a work in progress, your feedback is invaluable as these elements are refined ahead of final production. Step into the crossroads of memory and machine—enjoy the show!
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Welcome to the preview of I Fell in Love with a Robot, an experimental short film blending historical reality with speculative fantasy. Rooted in the real-world history of the creator's mother—a resilient 1930s fashion illustrator navigating the Great Depression and WWII—this story veers from history into the fantastical. Our protagonist, Rose, is shattered by the loss of her boyfriend to the war when she encounters an anomaly in a 1944 New York subway station: a machine capable of absolute d...
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