This week, we dive into Octavia Butler's short story, Bloodchild. Full disclosure, this one gets a little visceral, but in our defense, it' a visceral read. We discuss themes of love, symbiosis, and parasitic relationships as they relate to the narrative. It's a real romp through this wild sci-fi tale.

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The Serpent and the Rainbow is a longer work, but it's one that's worth your time if you're interested in anthropology. The book details the work of ethnobotanist Wade Davis and his travels in Haiti, studying the potential origins of the phenomenon of zombification. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on The Serpent and the Rainbow, its triumphs and its issues. We address the immense difficulty inherent in a white man's telling of a Haitian story, and we analyze the places where the narrative is at its most valuable.

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Hello, Sweet Summer Children!

Yes, this episode is also late. We're very sorry. We address it in the beginning of this episode, but with school on, editing on a regular schedule is a little bit difficult. On the plus side, the tardiness means you had plenty of time to watch Hamilton or listen to the soundtrack. In this episode, we let the void consume us and talk about why we all love this play. We also bring a bit of light criticism to keep things interesting. This episode also has more tangents than a geometry textbook. You can't say no to this.

Enjoy!

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