Everything is Alive: Sebastian, Alex, and Alex, Russian Dolls

May 9, 2019 4:09 PM

Sebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.

Though the passing seemed a bit gratuitous (forced by the curio museum insert), there was wonderfully nuanced characterisation among the three - makes sense to know the performers are improv regulars. (Ever so slightly disapponted it never touched on the "russian" moniker... but definitely one of the finer episodes, imho.)

posted by progosk (2 comments total)

I thought it was a super clever idea but I had to bail out, the arguing among the three was giving me sibling rivalry flashbacks. D-:
posted by exceptinsects at 4:39 PM on May 9, 2019

Loved the episode, as always. As an only child and introvert who finds spending a full day among others - including my spouse who I adore and share nearly every aesthetic and ethical opinions and most interests - it's a real leap to accept that anyone could be happy living such a life. This isn't the first time this podcast has made me think about people in a slightly different way.

I do wish they'd spent some time on the manufacturer and purchase of the dolls. There could be a great story about a cargo ship trip and a weekend at a tourist souvenir market. But, it was still thoroughly entertaining.
posted by eotvos at 7:04 AM on May 10, 2019 [1 favorite]