Defying Convention (Memes, Conspiracy, & Communication) Despite their best efforts, the gang cannot stop the flow of time and MEMExpo is upon them. Perry and Mason venture into the convention looking for someone to essentially do their presentation for them. As it happens, they encounter Josh Chapdelaine of Digital Void for an insightful conversation about memes and online communication. After failing to con Josh into presenting for them, the Digital Folklore crew encounters Dr Kristina Downs. After buying out all of the merch from the Texas Folklore Society booth, she agrees to do the talk - presenting on the strange online commentary following the theft and/or escape of several animals from the Dallas Zoo.

In this episode:

Black Software by Charlton D. McIlwain.

Memes in Digital Culture by Limor Shifman.

A veritable scavenger hunt of meme references in the background.

The Dallas Zoo animal thefts.

Perry says "Macaroni with the chicken strips".

Guests:

Josh Chapdelaine, creator and educator with Digital Void.

Dr. Kristina Downs, Executive Director at the Texas Folklore Society and Assistant Professor at Tarleton State University, host of Crime Lore.

Featuring voice acting from:

Jace as the 'Naruto Run 5k' announcer - available for voiceover work!

Eli Chambers as the over-eager expo employee (and composer of our theme music).

Ty V. from Side Character Quest as the sketchy meme dealer.

Jordan & Lindsey Reed from Spooky Spouses as background con-goers.

Tucker Bettez & Aidy from PodCube™ as background con-goers.

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