Defying Convention (Memes, Conspiracy, & Communication)

Defying Convention (Memes, Conspiracy, & Communication)

Author: Perry Carpenter & Mason Amadeus | Realm October 2, 2023 Duration: 55:45
Defying Convention (Memes, Conspiracy, & Communication) Despite their best efforts, the gang cannot stop the flow of time and MEMExpo is upon them. Perry and Mason venture into the convention looking for someone to essentially do their presentation for them. As it happens, they encounter Josh Chapdelaine of Digital Void for an insightful conversation about memes and online communication. After failing to con Josh into presenting for them, the Digital Folklore crew encounters Dr Kristina Downs. After buying out all of the merch from the Texas Folklore Society booth, she agrees to do the talk - presenting on the strange online commentary following the theft and/or escape of several animals from the Dallas Zoo. In this episode: Black Software by Charlton D. McIlwain. Memes in Digital Culture by Limor Shifman. A veritable scavenger hunt of meme references in the background. The Dallas Zoo animal thefts. Perry says "Macaroni with the chicken strips". Guests: Josh Chapdelaine, creator and educator with Digital Void. Dr. Kristina Downs, Executive Director at the Texas Folklore Society and Assistant Professor at Tarleton State University, host of Crime Lore. Featuring voice acting from: Jace as the 'Naruto Run 5k' announcer - available for voiceover work! Eli Chambers as the over-eager expo employee (and composer of our theme music). Ty V. from Side Character Quest as the sketchy meme dealer. Jordan & Lindsey Reed from Spooky Spouses as background con-goers. Tucker Bettez & Aidy from PodCube™ as background con-goers. 🗣 Join our Discord community 💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon 🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm. 📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books Find us on the socials: Twitter: @digiFolklorePod Facebook: DigitalFolklorePod Instagram: DigitalFolklorePod TikTok: digitalfolklore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into a world where the myths of the digital age are made real. Digital Folklore, hosted by Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus from Realm, is a narrative journey that uses immersive fiction as a lens to examine our online lives. Each episode delves into a specific piece of internet culture-a viral phenomenon, a beloved meme, a shared online legend-and unpacks the very human history and social forces that created it. This isn't just analysis; it's an audio experience that places you inside a story, making the exploration of technology's impact on society feel immediate and personal. You'll hear from experts and researchers who provide genuine insight, but their contributions are woven seamlessly into a rich, fictional tapestry. The result is a podcast that transcends typical categories, offering the depth of a documentary and the engagement of a serialized drama. For anyone curious about why we create, share, and believe the things we do online, Digital Folklore reveals the underlying patterns and ancient human behaviors dressed in new, digital clothes. It’s for those who find truth in story and who understand that our modern legends, born in forums and social feeds, are just as revealing as any ancient myth.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 57

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Artifacts of Deception (Deceptive Minds - issue #2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
This is the 2nd of 2 sample episodes/issues of Perry's new audio newsletter, Deceptive Minds. If you enjoyed these and want to receive future editions, please subscribe here. ---- Hey friends! Here's issue 2 of Deceptive…
Introducing: Deceptive Minds (the audio experience) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
Hey listeners, Perry Carpenter here. I've got something exciting that I think you'll be interested in. It's the audio version of a newsletter that I recently started. The newsletter is called Deceptive Minds, and it's al…
UPDATE: Perry Made Something Cool... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56
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Dr. Andrew Peck | Unplugged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On today’s episode, Mason & Perry got to speak with Andrew Pe…
After the Episode | S2E10 (No-clipping Reality) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
Perry & Mason catch up after the production of Season Two! Alas, Perry's audio track suffered some stuttering - but the gang reconvenes to debrief after a chaotic and wonderful adventure. Things we mentioned: How chaotic…
No-Clipping Reality (Liminal Spaces & Possibility) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
No-Clipping Reality (Liminal Spaces & Possibility) Out of the frying pan, and into the... backrooms, I guess? Welcome to the final episode of Digital Folklore's second season! We hope you've enjoyed the ride so far. Perr…
After the Episode | S2E9 (Unwrapping our Presence) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:03
Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode! Things we mentioned: Perry & Mason discuss their most/least favorite emoji, their favorite contemporary legends, and their own embarrassing browser histori…