Continuing the  in-depth fSobriety Mr Robot rewatch, our hosts turn their attention to  "eps2.1_k3rnel-pan1c.ksd" and attempt to pick their way through the vomit for those most rewarding morsels that make this an enriching chapter in the context of the show's ensuing developments and endgame. Expect psychogeographic tours of obscure Coney Island history, musings on power dynamics, re-contextualised appreciation for the oblique clues scattered throughout, relishing of fave character moments, and shameless fangirling for Sam Esmail's writing-directing double threat.

PLUS, in an extended bonus segment, James & Alan indulge their passion for all things fantasy & roleplaying, discussing their mutual fondness for D&D and RPGs, and giving their thoughts on The Legend of Vox Machina, The Wheel of Time, Critical Role, and Elden Ring.


TIMINGS:
00:00:00 - Intros, disclaimers and apologies
00:03:45 - James & Alan's Fantasy TV/RPG round-up: D&D; The Legend of Vox Machina; Critical Role; The Wheel of Time; Elden Ring
00:29:20 - pressFsobriety: Godspeed, Mark Lanegan
00:33:10 - Mr Robot,  eps2.1_k3rnel-pan1c.ksd


The history of Dreamland, Coney Island:
https://www.heartofconeyisland.com/dreamland-coney-island.html

Sam Esmail embarks on a journey to Metropolis:
https://collider.com/metropolis-series-sam-esmail-mr-robot-fritz-lang-apple-tv/

Thom Merrilin - The Man Who Can't Forget:
https://youtu.be/zSOmKtBdV2w

All music referenced on our podcast can be found on the fSobriety Jukebox playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jAIayDqTBbdWEl339DEST?si=15ee072827644102