Here are the podcast show notes and SEO keywords for "Sharkey's Place" Season 1, Episode 3, based on the script provided.

Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: S1 E3: The Perfect Potato & The Martian Lobster

Episode Summary: It is mid-October at Sharkey’s Place. As the rain clears, the lunch rush brings in Aiden and Caiden, two fry cooks from the "Inky Squid," who are skeptical about Myra's simple-sounding potato soup. However, they soon discover the complex culinary secret involving 200 beef bones that makes the dish a masterpiece.

Later in the evening, the tone shifts from culinary delight to existential reflection. Glenn and Gordon the Lobsterman share drinks and debate the futility of humans colonizing Mars, comparing human adaptability to that of lobsters and algae. The night takes an emotional turn when Myra confronts Glenn about his wasted potential and past failures, leading to a quiet, tender moment between Gordon and Kirini before closing time.

Key Highlights:

• The Soup Critique: Aiden and Caiden learn that Myra’s "potato soup" is actually a masterclass in French cooking methods.
• Space vs. The Sea: Gordon argues that sending humans to Mars is a mistake and suggests we should send "slime" instead to jumpstart evolution.
• The Confrontation: Myra breaks her silence on Glenn’s lifestyle, accusing him of being "stuck in his head" and drinking to make himself feel interesting.
• The Advice: Gordon encourages Glenn to shake up his life, suggesting he move to town or get a menial job just to be around people again.

Cast & Characters:

• Rick Regan: Writer/Creator
• Sandra & Kirini: Running the front of house.
• Myra: The chef with high standards and hard truths.
• Glenn: The struggling writer and regular patron.
• Gordon: The Lobsterman and philosopher.
• Aiden & Caiden: Fry cooks from The Inky Squid.

Thematic Tags: #AudioDrama #Podcast #SharkeysPlace #CreativeWriting #CulinaryFiction #Philosophy #MarsColonization #IndiePodcast