31: Putting the Player in the Kiln

31: Putting the Player in the Kiln

July 21, 2026 · 1h 19m

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The episode explores the concept of friction in various contexts, including its literal and metaphorical meanings.

We talk about friction a lot here on Side Story. Friction as difficulty. Friction as texture. Friction as erotics. But today, as the gem slides onto the lathe, as the clay spins around the wheel, as the brush strokes across the long arm, we talk about friction-as-friction, literally. But I mean, yes, we also talk about it as all that other stuff. Of course. Who do you think we are? Show Notes Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:17 Lapidary 31:43 Master of Pottery 58:29 Meccha Chameleon

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