Book Club: The Low, Low Woods

In the 2021 animated film Encanto, Mirabel Madrigal won over hearts with her optimism, determination and empathy. We do talk about Mirabel, how she comes into her own and representation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Gen Z Nepali activist and advocate Rakshya Bam has already made history and helped push for regime change in Nepal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

For this month's book club, we return to the work of Carmen Maria Machado with her debut work Her Body and Other Parties, a collection of genre-bending short stories in the vein of urban legends and folktales with some very creative twists. Anney and Samantha delve into some them ... Show More

Close-knit communities can foster strong relationships and make great memories. But like anywhere else, they can also lead to isolation, resentment and dismay. This week, we make our way out of the city and into the countryside to investigate small town terrors. First, Sapphire t ... Show More

On today's tapes...>> The Essay << A young teacher gives a student a second chance at a writing assignment. What she gets back gives her quite the scare.>> Grassman << A group of friends go camping in the woods. They encounter someone, or something, stalking them. 

<p><strong>podmothers sephy &amp; wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on small towns and small minds, childhood friendships, isolation, anxiety, authenticity and performance in relationships. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d0014e4335 ... Show More

Wendigoon and MeatCanyon explore one of the internets best horror stories. A new family moves into a small Missouri town by the Ozarks and begins experiencing strange things that lurk in the towns mysterious past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

On today's tapes...>> If You Don’t Slow Down << A man turns out to be a character... in someone else’s nightmare.>> Laura of the Woods << A young boy makes a new friend in the woods… but is she who she claims to be? 

There’s a secret art showing in the Whispering Forest. Weather: “Dream” by Nata https://soundcloud.com/natadov Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts New novel from Jeffrey Cranor & Janina Matthewson: YOU FEEL IT JUST BELOW THE RIBS https://www.wi ... Show More

Today the tour through the Cabinet goes deep beneath the surface to find some curious tales. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.pa ... Show More

Secrets start to reveal themselves. Are you putting the pieces together? On this walk through nature, you’ll explore a lush green forest, learn the secrets of a lost society, and gain the key to confronting an uncertain future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon ... Show More

Sierra Schultzzie, Riayn Christina, & Paloma Malfavon discuss the nitty gritty of what makes or breaks friendships in your twenties. The girls share their own friend struggles, what they look for in healthy friendships, and reveal viewer-submitted red and green flags. See Privacy ... Show More