Episode 123: The Bots and the Bees

04/28/20 • 84 min

Another Lousy Millennium: A Futurama Fan Podcast

All we have left to remember this podcast are these innocent playthings we stole together! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 9, Episode 1: The Bots and the Bees.

Back the Kickstarter for Gabe's comic FOR MOLLY! Ends Friday May 22nd http://kck.st/2XW9aDs

Check out our website at almpod.com.

Episode Synopsis: Bender becomes a father after he impregnates the Planet Express soda machine.

On this show:

Luke and Gabe talk about how a seltzer machine and electric tea kettle changed the dynamic in their respective workplaces.
Luke and Gabe discuss the sacrifices Bender made to become a father, and how that ties into the theme of the episode.
Gabe points out that no one at Planet Express ever wants to help when a coworker has a serious addiction problem.
Luke weighs in on the Ben's expansion slot, and how that relates to a robot's memories and abilities.
Gabe and Luke do a deep dive into how a vending machine could turn off a light switch.

All we have left to remember this podcast are these innocent playthings we stole together! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 9, Episode 1: The Bots and the Bees.

Back the Kickstarter for Gabe's comic FOR MOLLY! Ends Friday May 22nd http://kck.st/2XW9aDs

Check out our website at almpod.com.

Episode Synopsis: Bender becomes a father after he impregnates the Planet Express soda machine.

On this show:

Luke and Gabe talk about how a seltzer machine and electric tea kettle changed the dynamic in their respective workplaces.
Luke and Gabe discuss the sacrifices Bender made to become a father, and how that ties into the theme of the episode.
Gabe points out that no one at Planet Express ever wants to help when a coworker has a serious addiction problem.
Luke weighs in on the Ben's expansion slot, and how that relates to a robot's memories and abilities.
Gabe and Luke do a deep dive into how a vending machine could turn off a light switch.

Previous Episode

Episode 122: Season 8 Wrap Up

Oooo, I wonder what’s in this podcast? I'd better use my special Robot vision to see what's inside. Listen in as Luke and Gabe rank and discuss the episodes in Futurama Season 8.

Check out our website at almpod.com.

Check out the Kickstarter for Gabe's comic "For Molly" #1-3 at http://kck.st/2XW9aDs

On this show:

Luke and Gabe rank their favorite episodes and quotes from Futurama Season 8
Gabe reveals common threads of writing throughout the season, including what did and didn’t work
Luke talks about how one part of the season reminds him heavily of work.
Gabe gives us a rendition of Officer Url
Luke talks about how doing ALM the podcast influenced his choices for his top episodes

Next Episode

BONUS EPISODE: For Molly Chapter 3 is now on Kickstarter!

A special bonus episode about Gabe’s comic FOR MOLLY.

The Kickstarter for chapter three is going on right now and ends Friday May 22nd.

Back the campaign here http://kck.st/2XW9aDs and join the adventure!

Read FOR MOLLY chapter one at http://formollycomic.com/ and follow FOR MOLLY on Twitter/Instagram @gabechengcomics and on Facebook facebook.com/formollycomic/

On this show:

Luke reminisces about living in New Jersey, and the importance of the New Jersey forest in For Molly.
Gabe talks about where chapter three of FOR MOLLY fits into "the hero's journey" story structure.
Gabe compares and contrasts making comics and making podcasts, and reveals which is likes better.
Luke and Gabe imagine a FOR MOLLY animated movie, and name their dream voice cast, and include some Futurama cast members!

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