Our main protagonist is willing to do whatever it takes to get in touch with his newest art piece which ends up being a costly mistake. This results in him seeing the symbol of greed, and symbol of our podcast.

We learn about Ojibwe folklore and how their culture is significant in the Shepherd universe. (Article on the wendigo and how it relates to the Ojibwe below).

Also, we delve into some art history regarding the renaissance era and the baroque era. Specifically, the baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi (Her Wikipedia page below).

Furthermore, we talk about the forest in Japan associated with suicide and how culture has painted it (Information on it below. Also, if you feel that you need help, do not hesitate to call the suicide hotline. Number also below).

Notes:

- People have mentioned that the background music is a little too low. I have raised the volume of it in this episode. Please let me know how it sounds!

-All background music and sound effects come from Pixabay a royalty free sight.

Ojibwe and Wendigo: The Wendigo in Ojibwe Tradition: Stories of Warning and Survival - Mythology WorldWide

Artemisia Gentileschi: Artemisia Gentileschi - Wikipedia

Aoikgahara: Aokigahara - WikipediaSUICIDE HOTLINE: Dial 988 to get help!

The hoarding games have officially started. Will our contestants, the hoarders kidnapped by the cult known as the Useful Ones, return to their hoards? Will they try and escape? Will they kill each other as intended. Only one way to know...

All background music and sound effects were taken from Pixabay, a royalty free site.

In this episode, we cover animal hoarding and how it has affected the life of a mushroom-addicted woman. This episode allowed me to write in my comfort zone by adding a creative twist, rather than talking about abusing animals in the literal sense.

The statistics in this episode come from: Animal abuse facts and statistics 2024 - Shelter Animals Count

All background music and sound effects were taken from Pixabay, a royalty free site.