Sarah Golding & I read the un-published How i Died pilot
Summary
This episode of "How I Died" features a comedic reading of a script where a child character claims to have been murdered, prompting a chaotic debate between hosts and guests. The discussion highlights the absurdity of the plot, focusing on a character named Victor who agrees to investigate the body to avoid police involvement. The hosts analyze the script's structure, noting the unconventional act break and the "proximity factor" of persuasion used by a character named Annie. They also touch on the medical accuracy of the death investigation, with one host expressing surprise at their own k…
Topics discussed
Announcement: How I Died Season 4 launch date
Introducing new podcast: Character Development
Show format: Reading old writing with Chris Harris
Target audience and show tone
Episode 1: Sci-fi story with elves and space giants
Episode 2: Unaired How I Died pilot with Sarah Golding
Video episodes and studio setup details
Where to listen and call for support
Pilot clip: The drowning scene and shocking music
Pilot clip: Act 2 and whispering in the corner
Pilot clip: Russian whispering and police references
Pilot clip: Dialogue inconsistencies and accents
Pilot clip: Confusion over murder and kid killers
Pilot clip: Annie's proximity and Victor's reaction
Pilot clip: Victor walks away from the kid
Pilot clip: Persuading Victor to check the body
Pilot clip: The 'proximity factor' of persuasion
Pilot clip: Analysis of Act 2 break structure
Pilot clip: Mortician knowledge and cause of death
Pilot clip: Researching mortician terminology
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