740 - On Competence

Why is it so satisfying to watch a highly-skilled character complete their goals? And why can it be equally hilarious to watch an incompetent character bumble through a slew of screw-ups? In this episode, John and Craig discuss how to play with competence in your characters.

We also say goodbye to our producer Drew Marquardt with a thoroughly embarrassing exit interview, and reveal our new producer. However, it's not really goodbye, because Drew will be staying on to work with John on an upcoming project (TBA).

In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig deliberate on the question: Should you quit LOUDLY?

Links:

• The attack on competence by Iris Meredith
• Scott Tenorman Must Die (South Park – Season 5, Episode 4)
• Bartosz Ciechanowski's Curves and Surfaces
• Rhubarb Breakfast Dessert by Melissa Clark
• Easiest Citrus Roasted Rhubarb by "Kate Cooks"
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