S5 EP14: A World Without Portal Powers

Six minutes is brought to you by Progressive Insurance. You chose to hit play on this podcast today. Smart choice. Make another smart choice with auto quote explorer to compare rates from multiple car insurance companies all at once. Try it at progressive.com. Progressive casualty insurance company and affiliates, not available in all states or situations. Prices vary based on how you buy. Six minutes is supported by Quince.

Hi, Jess here from GZM, currently reporting live from inside a very, very cozy bed. Quince's linen sheets transformed my bedroom into this. Soft and luxurious situation I didn't know I needed. It's the perfect way to start my day. And let's be real, the perfect way to end it too. Woven from one hundred percent European flax.

So you get that relaxed, lived-in feel without sacrificing quality. And Quince puts the same care into their duvets, quilts, pillows, and shams. And the best part? Their betting is half the cost of similar brands. I've been hunting for sheets that actually match my bedding forever. And now I get to start the new year with new comfy linen sheets from Quince. So Treat yourself to betting that's built to last with Quince.

Go to quince dot com slash six minutes for free shipping on your order and three hundred sixty five day returns. Now available in Canada too. That's Q U I N C E dot com slash six minutes. Free shipping and three hundred sixty-five day returns. Quince.com slash six minutes. Want to get episodes early and without any interruptions, like this one? Go to gsm shows.com slash subscribers. That's gsm shows.com/slash subscribers.

There are kids in this world. Special. And became free. And now that girl? Cyrus, can you come up here and demonstrate how you can do it? Uh sure. Go get him, sci fi. Let's see. Alright. So So Penn, do I know you or something? I don't think so. But I know you. Or I know who you are at least. You know me? How? Sorry, did that come off as creepy? Not really. Wait, you seem kinda young. How old are you? You know, different people have different answers to that question.

Headmaster? Where? Mr. we are quite shallow. Sorry Just getting to know the new guy. about my locker after class. Number 147 C D. What? Miss Duprin! What is Cyrus doing up there? Very impressive. two four six. Aha See you there.

Everybody, don't forget twiz on Thursday! Okay, pentathlon, time to spells. Maybe not now, because your friend is Casey. Oh Hey Sci-Fi. Penn, right? I'm Cyrus. Welcome to Whittier High, where everything is totally normal and nothing weird ever happens. Uh thanks. Uh I gotta get to my next class conveniently located on the other side of school. Nice to meet you. You too, Cyrus. Casey, uh I'll see you after school. Works for me. See ya. It seems like a nice Oh! Where are you pulling me to?

Spill the pinto beans, Benjamin Franklin. What do you know about 147 CD? Like, how do I know that's your name? It is not my name. My name is Casey Dupree. My designation is 147C. 7 C D. There's a difference. Right. Uh, of course. My bad. Well, how do you know this? Who are you? But obviously, you and I have something in common. Something big. You mean you're a a wit kid? Yes and no. Great. Thanks for clarifying.

Okay, how about this? Where were you before this? Another whittier corp facility? It was more of a wittier adjacent property for my uh trink. Where exactly? Florida. So what can you do? Talk to gators? Keep my hair from freezing in the humidity? Uh late to every class today. Look, can you meet me outside with your corp tonight? Well I kinda live there, so Yeah. Great. It's a date. I mean, uh not a date, obviously. We just met. Although, you know, if you ever wanted to. Open the door, please.

Stuck! Push instead of pull. See? The door? It opens. Out. Oh. Door technology. Am I right? Hey, watch it! Oh, Brinley, sorry. Uh, it's fine. Late again? Seems like the theme of the day. Gotcha. See ya. Wait! Uh uh. I've been thinking we should meet back at the spot where I found you in the water. What? Why? I think that river is somehow connected to all the weirdness we've experienced. That is where things started feeling super sketch.

It might even be connected to the word holiday that we both get. I'm in. When? Tonight. Okay, I'll see you tonight.

I'm an admirer of your work, Dr. Anders. Very kind of you. May I ask how you know of me, Dr. Solstice? You're well respected within the corporation, of course. but also your husband. I met him years ago while I was doing some government work. That's interesting. I don't recall him ever mentioning you. I'm sure you are aware that much of James's work isn't fit to be discussed with.

Civilians. Uh-huh. So, what are you doing here at Whittier Corp Alaska? Do you need a tour? I should be asking you that. But seems like you already gave yourself one. I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I've been on the Whittier Corps payroll for quite some now working on various projects like the one you stumbled upon the other night below ground how do you know about that Between us. team which team is that we're both scientists and mothers what

Training. But for what? And where are they from? You should know, Monica. The WitKid program is designed to make the world a better Safer place. Exactly. to be one of them. Your son? Is he the one with the cold powers? No. Yeah. He's a good kid. But a very powerful. My work? Mirabelle, what can you tell me about the Holiday Project? Sorry. That's a question for the monarch, but don't worry. She'll be here soon enough.

How long am I supposed to wait out here? Sorry I'm late. Yeah! Pennsylvania! You know, you're really challenging my opinion of you not being a creeper. Didn't mean to scare you, Casey. I just wanted to make sure I got to talk to you before we had to head inside. You know, the place where The walls have ears. We've got chips in our heads. Everything has ears. You have a chip in your head? You don't? No.

I'm so sorry. How long? For as long as I can remember. Before the Gen A serum started kicking in, that's for sure. Oh, right. The serum. Yeah. So what about your powers? I mean, when was your, you know, air quote birthday? Pen? I never received a serum. I was born this way. You're an original? I thought those were a myth. I guess not, because I'm here. Powers and all. A day one freak as far as I know. How about that?

So pen diagram, what can you do? Come on, put on a show. What is it? Uh you know, maybe that's not a good idea My ID card. I got it. Oh no, it's okay, I got it. That's my power, but it's never done that before. Not to cement my reputation as a creeper, but can you touch my hand again? Uh sure. Don't let go. What the heck did you just do? The door opens. Pen? Closes. What is that? The door opens.

Uh Cyrus, are you seeing what I've seen? Over by the tower. Holy Euler Lagrange, is that uh a portal? Correct. That is a portal. Good job. Well, what if it leads to the correct universe? Maybe we should Get closer! Okay, but take you to get pulled in. Did you think I just wanted to hold your hand so I could get close to you and Uh-oh. Oh, it closed. Uh-huh. Now what?

There's a Whittier Corp Halloween party tomorrow night for the employees' kids. I bet my mom can get us inside. Us? Just make sure you have a costume, I guess. Gotta be in character to find a portal, right? With the boundaries between worlds get the other. It's the night we find out what's wrong with ours. Hey, now that you've listened to this week's episode, head on over to the GZM Rewind feed to hear me and the creators talk with special guests, including cast members and superfans.

Hi, it's me, Jess from GZM. Want to get episodes early and without any ads or promos, like this one? Or maybe you want to support GZM more directly? Then go to GZMshows.com/slash subscribers. That's GZM Shows.com slash subscribers for more.