Step 1) Nuclear Meltdown
Step 2) Gang Warfare Over Simpsons Quotes
Step 3) ????
Step 4) The Greatest Story Ever Told

If you're not familiar with the play of post-apocalyptic pop-culture mythology, prepare to have your mind blown, as we discuss Anne Washburn's play all about The Simpsons and the fusion of high/low art.

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Despite the characters explicitly talking about the cold all the time, prepare to hear about some very  hot and sweaty goings on in this William's classic. When a young hot guy walks into a Southern town that's afraid of hot people, there's prejudice and hatred to deal with on top of all the wild animal metaphors that Tennessee loves so much.

We discuss why the town is so afraid of hot people, what it might be like to be a bird with no legs, and themes of isolation in one's own body.

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Up front:
1) TW, this episode contains quite frank discussions of a variety of grisly topics, including sexual assault and suicide.
2) This podcast is about the original play, NOT the musical version (though we do of course mention the musical as how could you not!? In particular the recent Almeida production which, spoiler alert, we love)

Have some feedback? A play you'd like us to cover?

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Chat to host Nancy @N_Netherwood
Chat to host Sam @Samwebbercool