Episode 119 · August 17, 2009 · 28:08
Um, Furries
The hosts discuss a Denver Post article about the Rocky Mountain Fur Con, debating the nature of furry culture. The conversation devolves into a comedic sketch about a penguin employee and a debate over the origins of the subculture.
Chapters
- 00:00Radio FormaticsOpening with a Spanish traffic report and a riff on radio production standards.
- 02:09Facebook & VoiceoversMarc discusses his Facebook presence and a deceased voiceover artist.
- 03:15The Denver Post ArticleReading an article about the Rocky Mountain Fur Con and discussing the 'road' the conversation should take.
- 05:03Furry DefinitionsDiscussing the distinction between spiritual connection, art, and sexual fetish.
- 07:08Furry Social DynamicsDebating the difference between theme park mascots and furries, and imagining a tiger in Denver.
- 09:20Wiggly the PenguinA sketch where Tod plays a penguin employee named Bill/Wiggly arguing with his boss.
- 12:49Cultural TorchbearersComparing furries to goths and claiming The Banana Splits were the 'Will and Grace' of furries.
- 16:46Origins of FurriesTheories on prehistoric furries and the psychological impact of Sesame Street.
- 20:07Furry HierarchiesDiscussing 'gutter furries' and comparing the community to punk and industrial subcultures.
- 23:57Character BreakingA discussion in Spanish and English about staying in character during emergencies.
- 27:13ClosingFinal thoughts on the episode's constraints and website plug.
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