

Episode 275 - 1870's Debauchery w/ Crendor
Nov 24, 2024
Crendor, a recurring guest known for co-hosting the Cox and Crendor podcast, brings his signature humor to the conversation. They dive into the peculiarities of justice in the 1800s with the case of Ferdinand Duval, highlighting the absurdity and cruelty of historical institutions. The hosts reflect on childhood freedoms and the evolution of parental supervision, weaving personal anecdotes with chilling historical context. They also explore the end of Grant's presidency, pondering past labor movements and the intersections of art, society, and gaming.
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Alan Wake 2 Explores AI Art
- Alan Wake 2’s expansion explores AI creating art by mimicking an artist’s style. - The game humorously presents AI drafts with repetitive dark-themed keywords, revealing the AI's learning process.
Hard Gaming Physical Toll
- Alex Faciane shares how playing shmup games physically affected him, causing cross-eyed vision. - He humorously describes "hard gaming" as intense and physically challenging.
Steamship Casualty Concealment
- In 1876, steamships concealed casualty reports to avoid harming travel business. - Captains were instructed not to disclose deaths, hiding risks from the public.