#Storytelling
3 episodesEpisodes touching on Storytelling: Gaming III - Reading the Rules, The Country Club Drug Dealer and Precarious Lives, Entropy & Prosperity.
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Gaming III - Reading the Rules
In the third episode of our exploration into gaming, we go into the psychology and philosophy involved and discuss hidden structures of play with guest Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. From the emotional dynamics in sports to why gaming functions as a life skill, this episode unpacks how games can reveal human behavior, storytelling patterns, systems of control, and the limits of objectivity. Together, we discover why designers frustrate us on purpose, how algorithms act on casino logic, and the false dichotomies we fall into from lack of understanding. Listen now to find out what gaming reveals about us and what happens when we learn the hidden rules.
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The Country Club Drug Dealer
In this free-flowing episode of Positively Pedestrian, the hosts begin by discussing dogs, which evolves into a collaborative improvisational story about a character named "Snake." Snake is a reformed street dealer who has transitioned to becoming a suburban plug, and he seems to trigger a midlife crisis in a mild-mannered dad. The story explores themes of social dynamics, family relationships, and the transformative power of the environment on our identities. The hosts reflect on their unscripted approach to podcast conversations, delving into the intriguing topic of human creativity and how it emerges from shared knowledge. This episode serves as a perfect example of how two minds can come together to build complex narratives, touching on themes of authenticity, social climbing, and the creation of something great.
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Precarious Lives, Entropy & Prosperity
This episode reflects on the fragile nature of human life, likening Earth to a delicate oasis in space. The hosts explore how people face mortality with public personas, the role of social media in widening internal-external gaps, and the paradox of modern comfort versus existential anxiety. Through personal stories and philosophical musings, they ask: can technology preserve our essence against the slow fade of entropy?
