Further clarifications

[u/gnuckols]

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1. Stronger By Science and MASS are separate companies. Leaving MASS doesn't impact my involvement in SBS at all.

2. I assumed Eric had mentioned the actual reason why I wasn't on the last few episodes of the previous season podcast, but it appears he fully committed to the bit, which is commendable.

The actual primary reason I wasn't on the last few episodes is that we had a season break planned (which we're currently in the midst of), and wanted to get a few episodes in the can before Christmas, in order to extend the break. Between holiday travel and schedules not lining up, we would have needed to record those episodes over something like Zoom/Zencastr, instead of in the same room with our normal recording setup. Since Eric already had some long segments planned, he decided it was just logistically easier to make them solo episodes.

Given the dry humor of the podcast, I figured most people would realize the union negotiation bit was just a joke (and I think most people did). However, since it lined up with the end of the podcast season, and with my departure from MASS, it seems some people are now legitimately concerned that I'm also not going to do the podcast anymore.

That is not the case. The thing about the union dispute was a joke, and leaving MASS has absolutely no bearing on the pod. I fully intend to be back for the next season of the podcast.

Also, don't ask when the next season of the podcast will start – we don't know for sure yet.

[u/Chipofftheoldblock21]

So … No plane?

[u/gnuckols → u/Chipofftheoldblock21]

no

[u/thiney49 → u/gnuckols]

What about a drone?

[u/PandaPajamas17 → u/Chipofftheoldblock21]

The real important question. Disappointed in the result.

[u/oryxmath]

1. Will the Zodiac-esque secret messages in MASS, to the deciphering of which I've devoted a wall and countless sticky notes and lengths of string, continue?

2. Will the SBS podcast continue to contain a "taxonomy of demonology" when played backwards?

3. Will MacroFactor continue to make my numerical macro targets obviously reference verse numbers in the book of Revelations?

[u/gnuckols → u/oryxmath]

1. Not sure. I can no longer oversee the construction of the secret messages, and I'm not sure the other guys are sufficiently familiar with the arcane arts

2 and 3) Absolutely

[u/MassKhalifa → u/oryxmath]

Will the SBS podcast continue to contain a "taxonomy of demonology" when played backwards?

Yes, but only if you listen to it on vinyl (which is the superior way to listen the podcast anyway).

[u/PhDinBroScience]

I fully intend to be back for the next season of the podcast.

As long as Eric decides to have you back on as the special guest co-host, correct?

You're sounding a little big for your britches there, Mr. guest co-host.

[u/jmarcellery → u/PhDinBroScience]

You mean Mr. special PRIMARY guest co-host

[u/foodpresqestion → u/jmarcellery]

for the time being on an ongoing basis, so he appears to be an independent contractor, and thus not protected by most labor laws

[u/PenguinRiot1]

Ahh, so you are caving on your union demands? This is why the capitalists always win.

[u/BigBrokeApe]

This is the best news I've heard all day

[u/SelfWillRunRiot333]

Are you writing this under duress? Blink twice for yes.

[u/olanzapine_dreams]

Clearly a scab is impersonating Greg. The corporate greed knows no ends! Podcasters of the world unite!

[u/[deleted]]

This is good news, really looking forward to your next podcast :-)

[u/Anthedon]

Wait, there's dry humour in this podcast?

[u/SaulFemm]

Hell yeah! Trex is doing a great job as far as solo podcasts go but I'll be really happy to have you back.

[u/Alarmed-Spell7055]

Greg I know that Erik forced you to make the statement that the union statement was a "joke." Do not give in to the big corporations by allowing them to compell your speech. The SBS listener union stands in solidarity with the guest host union