Low Budget FM

171: The Death Of Low Budget FM

The hosts discuss the concept of digital legacies and memorialized Facebook profiles, leading to a philosophical riff on last words and the experience of near-death. The conversation devolves into a debate about medical anesthesia and racial stereotypes before concluding with their ideal final tweets.

Originally aired November 2, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3
Chapters
  1. 00:01IntroShow opening and sponsorship mention.
  2. 00:25Facebook MemorialsDiscussion on Facebook's policy for deceased users and the creepiness of digital ghosts.
  3. 04:47Frozen in TimeTalking about 'Dead Space' (MySpace archives) and the irony of last posts.
  4. 06:51The Perfect Last WordsRiffing on epitaphs, status updates, and the 'cleaning up in post' of death.
  5. 11:55Bear DownJohn shares a story about the University of Arizona's 'Bear Down' slogan.
  6. 13:52The Sensation of DyingPhilosophical debate on whether one can feel death approaching.
  7. 16:29Letting GoDiscussion on the psychological ability to 'let go' or hold out for visitors.
  8. 18:14Death-TweetingPlanning final digital messages and trust fund instructions.
  9. 21:06Near Death ExperiencesTod describes a nitrous oxide accident and the 'fade in' of consciousness.
  10. 25:24Isotonic AlcoholJohn's pseudo-medical theory on using alcohol instead of narcotics for surgery.
  11. 28:46Final TweetsThe hosts decide on their final 140-character messages.
  12. 30:24OutroClosing remarks and Low Budget FM drops.