EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 55 MIN
R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots by Karel Čapek
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Send us Fan MailThe distant future. The year 2000. Robots have been invented, subjugated, and produced in the millions. And they're very angry. This play not only invented the word 'Robot' (near enough), it's also an absolute banger of a comedy about industrial greed, workers revolutions, and the pitfalls of being just a simple girl.We talk robots, incredibly metal (as in hardcore) stage directions, and the impeccable timing of the 1940s mail system.Content Warnings: Death/Murder/Slavery/War/Sexism/Gore/A.I./NazisHave some feedback? A play you'd like us to cover?Find us @playground_pod on InstagramChat to host Nancy @N_Netherwood on variousChat to host Sam @Samwebbercool2 on Instagram
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Send us Fan Mail The distant future. The year 2000. Robots have been invented, subjugated, and produced in the millions. And they're very angry. This play not only invented the word 'Robot' (near enough), it's also an absolute banger of a comedy about industrial greed, workers revolutions, and the pitfalls of being just a simple girl. We talk robots, incredibly metal (as in hardcore) stage directions, and the impeccable timing of the 1940s mail system. Content Warnings: Death/Murder/Slavery...
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R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots by Karel Čapek
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