20: Where D’You Wanna Go? How Much You Wanna Risk? - Judy Álvarez

Still riding the emotional train, Brian and Liz delve into the intricate journey of Judy Álvarez in Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on her grief, emotional walls, and the flawed but heartfelt plan to take back Clouds. They explore the aftermath of Evelyn Parker’s death, Judy’s deepening depression, and her increasingly desperate attempts to reclaim agency in a city that thrives on exploitation. 

This episode has a content trigger warning, so please listen with care. 

Key Points

• Evelyn’s Death & Judy’s Spiral: Evelyn’s suicide elicits a heartbreaking response from Judy and prompts a raw exploration of loss, helplessness, and Night City's systemic cruelty.
• Reclaiming Clouds: Judy’s emotional decision to liberate Clouds from Tiger Claws is met with skepticism, conflict, and betrayal, highlighting the peril of idealism in a brutal world.
• Trust, Intimacy, & Consequences: Judy and V's evolving trust culminates in a series of poignant moments, including a vulnerable underwater sequence and a romance arc that shifts depending on player choices.

Honorable Mentions: Clouds, Lizzie’s Bar, The Mox, The Columbarium, Laguna Bend

Gigs Mentioned: Automatic Love, Both Sides Now, Ex-Factor, Talkin’ ‘bout a Revolution, Pisces, Pyramid Song

Key Characters: Judy Álvarez, Evelyn Parker, Johnny Silverhand, Woodman, Fingers, Tyger Claws, Maiko Maeda, Tom, Roxanne 

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Welcome to The Corpo and Streetkid, a fan-made podcast about Cyberpunk 2077, the video game, where married couple Brian and Liz share their love and experiences four years later.

Thank you to CDProjekt Red and Mike Pondsmith for giving us a world that has moved us, inspired us, and gave us a thing of beauty that will never fade away.

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