An extra credit episode in which we play through a meditative solo TTRPG, and then we're kicking off February with the kick-ass story WINDOW by Bob Leman (and featuring reader Andrew Leman). STAY TUNED!

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Study 118 - The Reconciliation / The Corpse-Rider

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We're covering The Reconciliation and The Corpse-Rider by Lafcadio Hearn, both adapted for the '64 Japanese film Kwaidan!

Special thanks to reader Erik Peabody of Viking Guitar Productions (whose guitar stylings also rock the outro).

Here's that interview about Kwaidan with Guillermo del Toro.

And more information about Koizumi Setsuko!

Next up: A Wig for Miss DeVore by August Derleth

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Feedback 031 - Judged by Witches, Shamed by Cats

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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.

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Study 117 - Hyperpilosity

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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!

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Extra Credit 030 - The Company of Wolves

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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!

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Study 116 - Little Red Riding Hood

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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.

That Peter Stumpp reference.

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)!

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Study 115 - Teig O'Kane and the Corpse

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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.

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Feedback 030 - Very, Very Scary

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We're discussing your comments on November's shows, and it's TERRIFYING!

Here is Señor Wences.

Pelican vs. Capybara!

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

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Study 114 - Vasilisa the Fair

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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