Mike, Oren, and Chris talk about stories in which characters use their knowledge of dramatic structure to anticipate what will happen next. They discuss worlds where story mechanics influence reality, and describe how self-awareness is used for parodies and subversions.
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Opening and closing theme: The Princess Who Saved Herself by Jonathan Coulton. Used with permission.
Show Notes:
Redshirts audiobook narrated by Wil Wheaton
Cabin in the Woods (On Netflix currently)
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Far Beyond the Stars
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