In this conversation, we explore the development in storytelling over the years, the impact of advertising on streaming, & the evolution of content creation and consumption. We discuss the challenges and nuances of the future of streaming services in relation to advertising & the conversation culminates in a reflection on how these elements intertwine to shape the viewing experience.   MalkieriCon Ticketshttps://www.malkiertalks.com/   Snacc Calendar 2026https://www.malkiertalks.com/product-page/snacc-warder-calendar-2026Get Laura to Praguehttps://gofund.me/49a821d85   Join the Save WoT Movement https://savewot.com/   Three Wheeling Socials https://bsky.app/profile/threewheeling.malkiertalks.com https://www.instagram.com/three.wheeling/ Follow our hosts! Rob https://bsky.app/profile/malkiertalks.bsky.social Jenn https://bsky.app/profile/joz21.bsky.social Meg https://bsky.app/profile/megmoz.bsky.social   Join the Patreon and watch us record live! https://www.patreon.com/MalkierTalks   #WoTsMegDrinking: Name: The Cleansing Inspiration: Like Rand channeling lightning to get out of Saml Hake's inn, the idea for using a clarified cocktail to represent the cleansing of Saidin was a stroke of genius (if I do say so myself). Cocktail Recipe (about 8 servings):At least 2 days before you want to serve the cocktail, in a large mason jar pour:8 oz white rum8 oz brandypeels of 1 lemon1 cinnamon stick2 cloves1 tbsp ground nutmeglet infuse for 2- 12 hrs (or longer)strain and discard the solidsNow pour into the existing infused liquor:1/2 cup sugar4 oz lemon juice4 oz pineapple juice8 oz waterstir until sugar is dissolvedin another container pour 4 oz whole milkslowly add in the coctail mixturestir gently & regrigerate for 2-24 hours (recommend 24 hrs)after the mixture has curdles, strain using coffee filters or cheese cloth into another containercan strain twice for extra clarifcationserve over a large ice sphere garnish with a lemon peel