{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Middle of Culture","title":"Would You Rather? The Cursed Edition","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f1c5ba0a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3568,"description":"Peter and Eden cover a whirlwind couple of weeks—family milestones, stressful schedules, and the search for meaning outside of work—before diving into media updates like Escaflone, In Mourning’s crushing new album, and the delightfully cursed Ice Cube–starring War of the Worlds (2025). From there, things spiral into chaos with a marathon of “Would You Rather?” questions that range from the silly to the philosophical, including fart announcements, glitter burps, pinky-finger super strength, and whether you’d rather have a South Park wedding or a Family Guy funeral. It’s the most chaotic fun you’ll have all week.\n\nEpisode Notes\nLife updates:\nPeter’s son Alex returns from his mission and prepares for a wedding.\nThe challenge of balancing work, family, and downtime.\nReflections on identity outside of your career.\nMedia check-ins:\nPeter on Tiny Experiments and the joy of learning Final Cut Pro.\nNew music: The Immortal by In Mourning, and “End of You” with Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante.\nEden’s anime binge: Azumanga Daioh (finished), Escaflone (technical mishaps + stationary bike viewing).\nBad Movie Bros watch: War of the Worlds (2025) starring Ice Cube—possibly the worst movie ever made.\nManga spotlight: Yoritama: From Third Wheel to Trifecta (romantic chaos).\nMain Event: Would You Rather?\nPajamas vs. tuxedos, freakishly big mouths vs. tiny noses.\nPublic fart announcements vs. peeing your pants.\nSuperpowers you don’t want: invisibility only when sneezing, pinky-only super strength, screaming flight.\nFood fiascos: pizza hands vs. donut feet, glitter burps vs. bubble hiccups.\nSocial nightmares: every text to mom vs. marching band of lies.\nPhilosophical turns: 20 years with no regrets vs. 100 with many.\nThe ultimate cursed choice: South Park wedding or Family Guy funeral.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3-7NX9uIL8RD1xA_7xTb80V-108Lf3xuEMQhLzvEbRA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZGY0/NzA4M2FmM2Q3Yjg4/NDczMzkzMTA2NTJk/NmQ1ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}