Feedback 031 - Judged by Witches, Shamed by Cats
This week's feedback show comes with a warning: some of the language is a little spicy and probably not appropriate for young folks.
But it's your fault!
Check out The Bookshop Band!
And here is that 1997 short film of Little Red Riding Hood with Christina Ricci.
Study 117 - Hyperpilosity
What happens when people suddenly get shaggy like wookies? Find out as we pick through Hyperpilosity by L. Sprague de Camp!
Special thanks to our reader, James Holloway, host of the Monster Man podcast and various gaming pamphlets of high renown!
Next up: We continue Janu-Hairy with two stories adapted for the celebrated Japanese movie Kwaidan: The Reconciliation and The Corpse-Rider by Lafcadio Hearn!
Extra Credit 030 - The Company of Wolves
As a follow-up to Red Riding Hood, we're discussing the 1984 film The Company of Wolves, as well as the Angela Carter story it's based on.
The Angela Lansbury movie that Fifer couldn't remember was GASLIGHT! A delicious irony, considering how often the word is used today!
Study 116 - Little Red Riding Hood
Fairy tale month continues with Little Red Riding Hood by Charles Perrault, as well as its variation Little Red Cap by The Brothers Grimm!
Special thanks to reader Rachel Lackey!
For a deeper dive, check out The True History of Little Red Riding Hood from Fairy Tales with Jen.
That Serge Gainsbourg reference.
Here's that Little Red Riding Hood record Fifer was reminiscing about, and that Spider-Man record Lackey referenced.
This episode features arrangements of Carnival of the Animals: VII. Aquarium by Camille Saint-Saëns as well as Prelude No. 22 of Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues, Opus 87.
Outro music: Snaketoker featuring guitar by Lyle Erickson.
Next up: bonus content on the Neil Jordan film The Company of Wolves (and the Angela Carter story on which it's based)!
Study 115 - Teig O'Kane and the Corpse
We're continuing our month of fairy tale magic with Teig O'Kane and the Corpse, translated from the Irish by Douglas Hyde!
Special thanks to our reader, Jack Fennell!
Check out Hyde's mustache game! Wow!
Today's episode features an arrangement of Marche Slave by Tchaikovsky.
Feedback 030 - Very, Very Scary
We're discussing your comments on November's shows, and it's TERRIFYING!
Here is Señor Wences.
Here's a great summary of The Emu War from Oversimplified.
And here's that Radiolab segment, Corpse Demon.
Next up: Teig O'Kane and the Corpse
Study 114 - Vasilisa the Fair
It's time for some weird fairy tales, starting with the Russian classic Vasilisa the Fair as presented by Alexander Afanasyev!
Special thanks to reader Kristyna Baczynski! Check out her amazing Baba Yaga print!
Here's that site featuring Russian Secret Tales.
Check out these Baba Yaga Lubki prints (and a lot of other information) from fairy-tale blog A dark rainbow.
Have a look at this Soviet-era animated film, Vasilisa the Beautiful.
Place your eyes on Vasilisa at the Hut of Baba Yaga, by Ivan Bilibin!
This episode features arrangements of Prelude No. 4 of Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues, Opus 87, as well as Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin.
Next up: Teig O'Kane and the Corpse
Extra Credit 029 - Junji Ito
We're taking a horrific peek into the horror manga of writer/artist Junji Ito!
WARNING: WE LOVE IT!
Some YouTube resources:
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Study 113 - The Birds - Part 2
We're sticking a fork in The Birds by Daphne du Maurier, and it's delicious!
Special thanks to reader Marty Jopson!
Eagle flies off with goat! Watch those cliffsides...
Study 112 - The Birds - Part 1
We've finally gone to The Birds by Daphne du Maurier, and we LOVE IT!
Special thanks to reader Marty Jopson!
Next up: OH GOD MORE BIRDS!!!
Feedback 029 - The Creepiest Tori Amos
We're discussing YOUR thoughts on our October stories! JOIN US!
Study 111 - The Summer People
We're still here! Join us for a discussion of Shirley Jackson's The Summer People.
Special thanks to our reader, Madeleine O'Keefe!
Next up: The Birds!
Extra Credit 028 - Creepypasta
Happy Halloween! Let's switch up the candy for some delicious creepypasta!
You likely know the purveyors: 4chan's Paranormal board, the Creepypasta wiki, and Creepypasta.com...
Share your personal favorite creepypastas in the comments and we'll chat about them in next month's feedback episode!
Trail of Cthulhu Presents: The Picture in the House
Back it now! TRAIL OF CTHULHU: A ROLEPLAYING GAME OF HORROR AND MYSTERY
Investigate Lovecraftian horrors in the dark decade of the 1930s! Second edition!
Here is a link to the original episode!
Here is a link to a full reading of The Picture in the House by Andrew Leman!
Study 110 - The Emissary
Why explore the October country when a dog can bring it right to your doorstep? We'll find out as we study Ray Bradbury's The Emissary!
Special thanks to our extraordinary reader, Andrew Leman! Click here to see what's cookin' at The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society!
Check out this article on the story from The Library of America.
Next up: a Halloween episode on Creepypasta. Until then, stay ghoul!!
Feedback 028 - Bikini Blackmail
Dandelo, Peter Capaldi and Freddy England – all of the biggest stars in one episode!
Study 109 - The Valley of Spiders
Arachnophobes beware! We're traveling to The Valley of Spiders by H.G. Wells!
Special thanks to reader Levi Nunez! Get into AGAINST THE CULT OF THE HIPPIE COMMUNE before it's too late!
Next up: Feedback, CREEPYPASTA, and The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
Study 108 - Dress of White Silk / I Can't Help Saying Goodbye
It's an October double feature narrated by two spooky little girls: Dress of White Silk by Richard Matheson and I Can't Help Saying Goodbye by Ann Mackenzie!
Special thanks to reader Heather Klinke, who kills it!
Check out this week's sponsor: The Path of Veins! Grab the soundtrack on Bandcamp!
And while you're there, grab your Halloween Pitch Black Manor for Bandcamp Friday!
Study 107 - The Quest for Blank Claveringi
Giant snails! This one's about giant snails! It's The Quest for Blank Claveringi by Patricia Highsmith.
Special thanks to our reader Rachel Lackey!
Get into AGAINST THE CULT OF THE HIPPIE COMMUNE!
Check out this Saturday Evening Post illustration!
