Distractible Let's Get Deep
Sep 15, 2025
Join the trio as they plunge into quirky topics like the absurd origins of the Gingerdead Man and the philosophical musings on herms as identifiers of personhood. They also dive into the role of refrigerators in modern homes and the magical transformation of sand into glass. Don't miss their hilarious take on crafting two-sentence horror stories, blending terror with comedy. With twists, double points, and unexpected game mechanics, the competition keeps everyone on their toes!
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Building A Home Dolby Atmos Room
- Mark recounts building a home Dolby Atmos mixing room with rock wool insulation, wall speakers, and a $2,000 interface to route audio.
- The system eventually worked using an M1 MacBook and paid Dolby Atmos renderer after wrestling with Windows codec and routing issues.
Confirm Codec And Routing Before Buying
- When building a home Atmos setup, confirm OS codec support and hardware routing before buying equipment.
- Use an audio interface that can internally route channels to avoid needing multiple computers on Windows.
Hands-On Theater Build Moments
- Mark describes installing rock wool insulation and mounting speakers during the theater build, noting the tactile, physical work felt rewarding.
- He contrasts that with the unexpected software and codec hurdles which stalled the project.