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Stumbling in the Dark

Stumbling in the Dark

Written by: Jason D. Batt
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"Stumbling in the Dark" is a podcast series that delves into the transformative power of words. Each episode explores texts that navigate the nuances of life's pathways offering listeners flashes of illumination on their personal journeys. These texts—ranging from poems and stories to essays and beyond—serve as tools for self-discovery and understanding, revealing the complexities of the human experience.


As we unlock the secrets within these works, we also unlock our own internal landscapes—our joys, our pains, and the myriad subtleties that define us. Whether you're seeking insights into age-old wisdom or contemporary thought, this podcast aims to be your guide, shining just enough light for you to take that next step on your path with greater confidence and a bit less fear.


Hosted by Jason D. Batt, a mythologist, futurist, and writer with a deep academic background in mythological studies, this series invites you to read, reflect, and find your way, one episode at a time.

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Episodes
  • Eclipsed Hopes

    Eclipsed Hopes
    Nov 17 2023
    Step into a world where the sun's warmth is a distant memory, and rain dominates the landscape. In this episode, we immerse ourselves in Ray Bradbury's evocative "All Summer in a Day," where a fleeting moment of sunlight becomes the linchpin for a tale of childhood envy and loss. Drawing on the poignancy of missed opportunities and the profound human need to be seen and acknowledged, we journey into the emotional core of Bradbury's narrative. Beyond the story's immediate setting, we bridge connections to our own experiences of darkness and light, both literal and metaphorical, and reflect on the lengths to which we might go to grasp ephemeral moments of joy. As we dive deeper into the series, let's uncover how such tales, set in far-off worlds, mirror our own quests for understanding and connection in the vast expanse of human experience.

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    36 mins
  • Dawn Meditation

    Dawn Meditation
    Nov 7 2023
    Embark with us on our maiden voyage through the enigmatic layers of Philip Larkin's "Aubade." This episode delves deeply into the poem's nuanced reflections on life's fleeting moments, the omnipresent shadow of mortality, and the silent existential terror that lurks in the background. Drawing parallels to ancient myths, as well as our personal moments of introspection at dawn's first light, we unravel Larkin's thoughts on the unyielding progression of time and life's ultimate certainties. As the first chapter of our podcast journey, this discussion not only sheds light on Larkin's poetic genius but also sets the stage for our greater quest: to explore the intricate dance between light and dark in literature, and how these timeless themes connect us all.

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    27 mins
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