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Crow and Fern"s Guide to Weird Fiction, Folklore, Mythology, and Everything in Between

Dr. Crow and Ms. Fern

What do weird fiction and folklore have in common? That"s what this giant anthropomorphic crow and fern flower (Yes, that"s a thing. A folklore thing!) are here to find out! Take a deep dive into horror, fantasy, and science fiction stories of the epic, the fascinating, and the bizarre from ancient history all up to modern times. We look into all the ooey gooey madness you never knew you were missing!

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Episode 11: The Curious Case of Peter Stumpp

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2022/11/08

In this week's addition to Serial Killer month Crow and Fern tackle one of the toughest cases yet-- Peter Stumpp. Accused of 16 murders and all manners of werewolfery, Peter was put to death in the late 16th century. But did he do the crime? Fern gives us the facts in this shocking case filled with twists and turns you won't see coming. Even if you think you know the story of Peter Stumpp, this retelling will surprise you. Listen to the facts and decide for yourself what you think happened-- and

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01:14:58

Episode 10: Black Mirror and The Art of the...

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2022/11/03

What's the difference between 'unlikable' and 'unsympathetic'? How can you tie your readers to your villains without giving them a sob story that drives even the most righteous of us to writing coffee shop AU fanfiction? Mia Nolan makes the distinction as clear as crystal in today's episode. Crow breaks down, the bad, the ugly, and the atrocious in today's episode, and tells us how we can write characters that, although we'd still like to see them tossed off a cliff, are still characters whose

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01:14:57

Episode 9: The Facts and Folklore of Gilles de Rais

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2022/11/01

Join Fern and Crow as they attempt to separate fact from folklore in the remarkable story of Gilles de Rais. Was he the inspiration for the infamous Bluebeard? Did the death of his beloved Joan of Ark send him spiralling into madness? Did he summon the devil with alchemy? And most importantly-- is he really responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent children? In this episode we'll learn which pieces of his lore have evidence to back them up. The answers may surprise you. Intro music:

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01:36:17

Episode 8: Kafka And The Dread of Uncertainty

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2022/10/27

There's no character growth quite like growing to love an artist you dunked on because you didn't understand their work. In this episode, Crow tackles the works of her arch nemesis: Franz Kafka, an author whose works she's always struggled to understand the literary art behind. Why is he revered as one of the fathers of absurd fiction? What is this dream like feeling he manages to create through the written word? Above all else, though, how does he create a sense of anxiety that no author has since

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00:54:37

Episode 7: The Murderous Trees of Folklore

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2022/10/25

Have you ever considered all the different ways a tree could murder you? Fern has! And in this episode she will tell you all about them, from the yokai vampire tree Jubokko to the Man-Eating Tree of Madagascar or the Vampire Tree of Guadalajara, join us for tales from around the world about both real and fictitious trees that might try to take a bite out of you! Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen to the whole thing on youtube,

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01:21:20

Episode 6: Junji Ito: Layers of Fear

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2022/10/20

What if humans were made of layers, like trees? In this episode, Crow introduces her to one of her many horror obsessions and a master of surrealism, existentialism, body horror, and even the occasional cosmic horror: Junji Ito. No one can transmogrify mundanity into works of abject terror quite like Ito. Whether it's dreams lasting a little longer than they should, an annoying lack of privacy, or the annual growth rings in trees, he somehow manages to leave us paranoid and examining corners for the

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00:55:41

Episode 5: Types of Romanian Vampires: Part 2

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2022/10/18

In this episode we discuss how vampires changed from energy-stealing, disease-giving, carnivourous rascals to posh, sparkly aristicrats. Join us as we dive into the lore of strigoii, moroii, and the surprising (and somewhat scandalous!) birth of the modern vampire. Fern will break down the dark mythology with macabre stories of the living dead that will keep you up all night. Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen to the whole

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01:03:40

Episode 4: Cursed Bunny Part 2

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2022/10/13

Out of the toilet bowl and into the rabbit pen. In today's episode, Crow comes face to face with demonic lagomorphs to bring you the story of the titular Cursed Bunny. What do we do when the punishing hand of capitalism descends upon our loved ones and starts tearing families apart? That's right, children! We head over to our friendly neighborhood cursed fetish vendor. And no, before anyone gets excited, we don't mean 'those' fetishes, but more like talismans or charms. Bora Chung continues to wow

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01:06:17

Episode 3: Types of Romanian Vampires: Part 1

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2022/10/11

In this episode we explore the different types of Romanian vampires! We'll cover varcolaci, pricolici, and strigoii in part one! From vampiric werewolves that bite the moon to legends of what is basically Vampire Fight Club TM, we'll take you through the stories and lore of the vampiric creatures that preceded that sanitized, sparkly version we have today. And don't worry, Fern will let you know all the things you have to do to both ward off and avoid becoming a vampire! Intro music: Beeckmans:

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01:00:58

Episode 2: Cursed Bunny Part 1

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2022/10/06

It's a snake! It's a rat! It's--calling you mom and watching you do your business. In today's episode Crow takes us through the first story in Bora Chung's Cursed Bunny, a collection of short stories that take the 'weird' in weird fiction to the max, catching us in a whirlpool of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. The very first story in the book 'The Head' starts us off with a bang. Or, should we say, splash. Hold on to your guts because we're about to take a look into one unfortunate woman's toilet

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00:56:07

Episode 1: The Great White Wolf

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2022/10/05

How does an Ancient Dacian tale connect to the origins of Dracula? In this episode Fern tells the tale of The Great White Wolf, the real world history that inspired it, and how the story morphed over time until it connected in an unexpected way to the very real historical inspiration for Dracula, Vlad Tepes. Join us on this wild ride for dragons, Romans, and a bunch of sexy, shirtless farmers! Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen

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