Plastic In Charge

 - Margot reminisces about meeting Gideon in Plasticville's town square 18 years ago- He was passionately speaking out against the town's bland, homogeneous music- Margot felt an instant connection to Gideon as a kindred creative spirit- She sketched his portrait, captivated by his fiery spirit and non-conformist attitude- They bonded over shared dreams of a life with more color, art and individuality- Margot and Gideon fell in love, finding an unbreakable connection- As their relationship deepened, Margot becomes pregnant with their daughter Lia- Gideon is overjoyed at the news, ready to navigate parenthood together 

Establishes Mayor Gleam as a powerful, manipulative leader obsessed with uniformity and stability in PlasticvilleHe addresses the town council, laying out his authoritarian approachGleam spreads paranoia about potential dissenters/rule-breakers ("glitches") that could disrupt town's carefully crafted imageImplies there are ugly historical truths that have been covered up to preserve status quoGleam is getting council ready to reinforced outdated traditions and control over residents to prevent descentCouncil shown as easily influenced to follow Gleam's vision instead of questioning authoritySets up central conflict around enforcing conformity versus individual expressionGleam's dictatorship aims to quash the humanity/creativity of townspeopleSuspense builds around how the mayor will handle growing cracks in utopian facadeLeaves uncertainty if dissent will be punished/characters "excommunicated" from Plasticville

In this podcast episode, Officer Jon narrates his experiences patrolling the dystopian town of Plasticville, a place governed by absurd and stringent rules designed to maintain harmony and suppress dissent. As he interacts with the emotionless, rule-abiding citizens, Jon grapples with the morality of enforcing these regulations, which range from restricting recreational shopping and music to mandating the aesthetics of homes and limiting personal expressions and movements. The episode delves into the town's history, revealing it was founded as a sanctuary from the chaos of differing opinions, which led to catastrophic wars in the outside world. Plasticville's founding principle was to eliminate dissent and ensure uniformity, but this comes at the cost of individuality and freedom, as seen through the concept of "Glitches" – individuals who don't conform to the town's strict norms and thus pose a threat to its fabricated harmony. Officer Jon's internal conflict and the impending "Celebration" event underscore the tension between the town's enforced peace and the natural human inclination towards diversity and dissent.

Conformity reigns in sterile Plasticville where barista Morgan senses buried unrest stirring citizens conditioned to exhibit artificial cheer belying secret desires for self-expression.Mint the NFT on Exchange ArtFollow and tell your friends on Twitter/XLearn more on the website 

Lia steps on stage knowing full well the weight of her secret. We're introduced to the core character of our story and get our first glimpse into life in Plasticville.Plus, get the first behind the scenes look into the making of The Plastic Ones.Mint the NFT on Exchange ArtFollow and tell your friends on Twitter/XLearn more on the website 

The year is 2158 and in Plasticville, everything is fine; perfect even. Unlike the rest of the world.You see, after the Great Divisive Wars of last century, this town was started as a refuge. The Plastic Ones escaped just before the rest of the world destroyed itself. They created Plasticville as an oasis. No arguing neighbors, no over expressive teenagers, no offensive music, no dissent from individualistic thinking. Harmony is the way of the land.In fact, they’re just coming up to their 100th anniversary as a town, and will be celebrating with family fun at “The Celebration”.But under the surface, the cracks are beginning to form. Glitches in the system.

From Ones Media, comes the story of a town where everything is not as it seems. Dive headfirst into the lives of The Plastic Ones and explore Plasticville from the perspective of its residents.Our story unfolds with a new episode every week, with each episode being told from a new character’s perspective. Follow along as we get to know their lives, the fears and frustrations, and what’s really hiding behind those blank stares.In addition to subscribing to this podcast and telling your friends, you can support the show by buying the NFTs. Each week, we’ll have limited edition NFTs of the character in the story. And if we sell out, there will be a special prize (wink, wink). You can learn more and find the official links at PlasticOnes.fun.Never has an NFT collection been launched with such an immersive story and we hope you enjoy something a little bit different.Follow along at twitter.com/theplasticonesSee the story and mint NFTs from www.plasticones.funFollow Josh for behind the scenes and more updates at twitter.com/joshuantaylor