It's time for some obscure technology, and Proxy's here to delivery the information straight (or as straight as she can muster) to your earspace! This time, she's bringing up the surprisingly revolutionary format of LaserDisc -- from its origins, to its innovations, to its ultimate failure.

SHOW NOTES & SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MW1MTYvTnYCzrKpi8XWP44g_CvoGGIib7tlTMvSc6Hc/edit?usp=sharing

Why are cargo shorts so uniquely loathed in modern fashion discourse? In today's Commune College, Keeble attempts to answer that question by weaving a tale that touches on Abercrombie & Fitch, Jean Baudrillard, and a 300 page dissertation.

SHOW NOTES AND SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRz6dzgJ2xnE9-OtMNCN43uLATDnzsl9hSr3cryfK40/edit?usp=sharing

This week on Commune College, Hyperlink recounts the history of Cincinnati's failed subway system, whose derelict tunnels still sit unused beneath the city to this very day. Also, literally everyone they mention in the story has a completely silly name.

Show notes:

SOURCES

Singer, A. J. (2003). The Cincinnati Subway: History of Rapid Transit. United States: Arcadia Pub..

Mecklenborg, J. R. (2010). Cincinnati's Incomplete Subway: The Complete History. United States: Arcadia Publishing Incorporated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Subway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Thomas_Hunt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Cox

https://www.theverge.com/2016/8/10/12411632/public-transportation-failures-america-cincinnati-subway

http://www.thecincinnatisubway.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bell_Connector

https://web.archive.org/web/20160911063055/http://www.go-metro.com/news/715/58/Cincinnati-Bell-Named-Sponsor-of-the-Cincinnati-Streetcar

This week, Proxy’s delivering a tasty treat in the form of the kouign-amann, a French pastry she finds really neat!

Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-iN_rk8zThRst3_DM_Gpt6UoQYqDU9YUbfASe_w-u-Y/edit

In this episode of Commune College, Keeble talks us through NBA Top Shot, the unholy combo of the economics of physical training cards with the nauseating world of proof of stake NFTs. Because, after all, you missed GME, why not try and get rich quick from "owning" 5 second NBA gifs? Also, Hyperlink taste tests a Cosmic Crisp apple.

Sources and Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ckgJS5fVG1dvucoAPBPJL8ZbmDlOMiOW6O3wzeSJGSI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode of Commune College, Hyperlink tells another story about proprietary fruit. Also, we debut our official podcast merch.

GET A FREE BEANIE & TOTE: https://sumocitrus.com/retail/claim/ (NOT SPONSORED)

SOURCES:

https://sumocitrus.com/about/

https://sumocitrus.com/the-farms/

https://sumocitrus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SumoCitrus_PressPacket_2021.pdf

(https://sumocitrus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SumoCitrus_PressPacket_2021.pdf)

https://sumocitrus.com/retail/want-display-tips/

https://www.chuckjoe.co/sumo-citrus-2020/

https://www.producebusiness.com/how-newer-global-fruit-brands-penetrate-north-american-markets/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekopon

https://agriculturecapital.com (https://agriculturecapital.com/)

https://agriculturecapital.com/impact/#impact-report

(https://agriculturecapital.com/impact/#impact-report)

https://sumocitrus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SumoCitrus_PressKit.pdf

(https://agriculturecapital.com/impact/#impact-report)

https://www.ppic.org/blog/water-availability-for-san-joaquin-valley-farms-a-balancing-act/

This week, Proxy brings everyone through the wild works of queer anime surrealist Kunihiko Ikuhara!

Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IGWLtNlL27zJqc522D3ozTaotqJjAhovKlwcQ_eT-78/edit?usp=sharing

Music credits:

"Rinbu - Revolution" (−輪舞−revolution) - performed by Masami Okui

"Bara no Tameiki (Anthy no Theme)" (薔薇の溜息 (アンシーのテーマ))- Shinkichi Mitsumune

"Kokoro no Dice" (心のDICE) - Shinkichi Mitsumune

"Kirakira" (キラキラ) - Yukari Hashimoto

"Mou Hitotsu no Sekai Youchou" (もうひとつの世界・予兆) - Yukari Hashimoto

"Ano Toki Bokutachi Ha" ( あのとき僕たちは) - Yukari Hashimoto

"Haijo no Gi – Yochou" (排除の儀?予兆) - Yukari Hashimoto

"Yokubou no shirikodama sakushu" (欲望の尻子玉搾取) - Yukari Hashimoto

Opening theme by Proxy, other interstitial music by Keeble, outro wurlitzer by Hyperlink.

This week we're joined by guest host Heather Flowers (https://twitter.com/HTHRFLWRS), who's here to talk about their major lifelong fixation: Doctor Who! Let's find out about its many conflicting viewpoints and problems, but also its strengths that keep people coming back for more.

A career retrospective of some of the most notable works of English photographer Martin Parr.

Show notes (includes fun transparent image macro!) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PFPgI4N0bTliiDio8TgTEUUq_gwNE_vA3wvt90WCcJ8/edit?usp=sharing

This Commune College was recorded right after Hyperlink started some meds for anxiety, so the crew talks about mental health, therapy, support networks and medication. If you've ever considered starting therapy yourself, hopefully this can answer a few of your questions!