The Day the Earth Stood Still (feat. Scott Wayne Indiana, artist) : Episode 53
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
What: A humanoid alien visits earth and presents humanity with its options.
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Gort
Featuring guest co-host
Scott Wayne Indiana, creator of Lotus Dimension
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Lotus Dimension
Our guest co-host’s PnP RPG (think Dungeons and Dragons) which has a twist: non-violence! Characters will face all sorts of hairy situations and must solve problems by their skills and wits that do not involve bringing anyone to harm.
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Show Notes
Origins
Short story “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates. Cold War paranoia. 50s.
Aliens
Humanoid and otherwise. Sex with aliens? Alien life form Mars, Venus, or maybe even moons of Jupiter.
Period Things
Everybody smokes. Letting your kid go around town with strange men. Independent women of the 50s. More smoking.
Language
Emray Klaatu naruat macro proval brarato lukto denso implikit yavo tarri axell plakatio baringa degas.
Gort
Gort’s real concerns. Who is the real master? Open source space police operating systems.
Atomic Power
The atomic energy scene in the 50s. Great power and great responsibility.
Violence
Whoever carries the biggest stick seems to be right.
Goodbyes
Barenga!
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