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S2 E4: Heater Hands

January 9, 2023·13 min·1 clip

Carter snaps at Bianca for comparing Claire to their abusive mother, Adeline.

This episode of the fictional audio drama Transmission Folklore features Carter navigating a strained relationship with his mother, Bianca. The story is voiced by actors Orion Ibert as Carter and Jillian Morgan as Bianca. Their conversation reveals a complex family history involving Carter's other mother, Adeline, and his sister, Claire. Carter reluctantly agrees to let Bianca plan a birthday party for him, despite past birthdays involving being chased and bed bug infestations. Bianca suggests bonding over virtual bowling on a Wii, a system Carter has never used but his sister Claire derided. During the game, Bianca claims Claire possesses "all the best of Adeline," a comparison Carter forcefully rejects due to Adeline's past behavior. Carter accidentally throws the Wii remote through the drywall, creating a hole, after not using the safety strap. He later confides in an unnamed character that the bonding attempt felt insufficient and frustrating. Carter lists specific grievances, including Bianca's dislike of the Xbox he enjoyed and her constant criticism of Adeline. He expresses a desire to fix a car heater with Bianca as a more genuine bonding activity. Carter reveals he is considering finding a therapist on his own but feels uncertain it will help. In a separate phone call, Claire, voiced by Drew Ibert, commiserates with Carter about their mommy issues. Claire recalls a time Bianca refused to drive two hours from New Orleans to Lafayette to visit her. Claire states she is done initiating contact and it is now Bianca's turn to reach out. The episode ends with Carter hoping Bianca will make more effort, while another character encourages him not to give up on her. A surprising moment is the physical comedy of the Wii remote smashing through the wall during a tense emotional conversation. The comparison of Claire to Adeline provokes Carter's strongest defensive reaction in the episode. Claire's steadfast refusal to make the first move with Bianca contrasts with Carter's continued, if weary, hope for reconciliation. The tone is intimate and conversational, blending familial tension with moments of dry humor. The style is a narrative audio drama focused on realistic dialogue and character dynamics. Listeners who enjoy character-driven stories about complicated family relationships and emotional repair would appreciate this episode. Those preferring plot-heavy action or supernatural folklore might find this introspective installment less engaging.

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