Clarkesworld Magazine

Bodies by Cat McMahan (audio)

Jul 10, 2024
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Cat McMahan
Author Cat McMahan discusses the tense dynamics between characters in a diner setting in their story 'Bodies'. The protagonist reflects on working at a chicken replication plant, encounters tension with their case manager, and uncovers government secrets about genetically modified bodies.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Reflections on working at a chicken replication plant and the character's routine
02:02 • 6min
3
Encounters with Landlady, Case Manager, and Coworkers
08:19 • 6min
4
Exploration of daily life in a poultry plant and government conspiracies
14:47 • 21min