TMS 3090: Laika Lot
Summary
Scott Johnson and Brian Ibbitt discuss the new Laika stop-motion film, which Johnson calls his favorite movie of the year, while also sharing a story about seeing it in an eerily empty theater. They briefly cover news about black market In-N-Out burger delivery and Brian’s upcoming acquisition of a laser cutter. The episode concludes with guest Bill Drann detailing his process for creating an EVA foam Slay the Spire helmet using 3D modeling and Pepakura Designer for an upcoming convention.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Camtasia Pro and Wayfair
Intro, lighting check, and host health update
Review of the new Laika movie 'Wildwood'
Theater experience, empty auditorium, and buying a theater
Hypothetical spending: galleries, studios, and alien status
Tour of a local board game and hobby shop
Kickstarter update for the game 'Too Little Time'
Watching 'The Pod' and defining the term 'chav'
News segment introduction and DuckDuckGo ad
News: In-N-Out burger delivery and HERS weight loss ad
News: BBQ warning on burger brokers and flea market story
Bill's visit: Durans photo and Weird Al Yankovic concert
Laser cutter safety: why you shouldn't cut PVC
Making Slay the Spire cosplay armor with EVA foam
Dragon Con cosplay trends and inflatable huts
Tested's Laika visit and stop-motion animation discussion
Laika studio history and Travis Knight interview
Clarifying Laika's filmography vs. Aardman
Email: Inward Garden and the 'Hut' location
Email: The Buick LeSabre and its capacity
Upcoming events and song request from Gary
Playing 'Rockin' in the Free World' by Simple Minds
Outro and final sponsor reads
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