W&S015 - House of Leaves, part 12
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House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part Twelve: Exhibits & Appendices The Work The tidbits and annotation that the text has referred to and which give more texture to the work. Our question this week: When you make a mental picture of a place, a character, or a phenomena in a book how do you react when those elements are visualized by someone in an adaptation? The Guest Media critic John Teti, formerly of the A.V. Club joins us as we conclude our interviews for House of Leaves. We discuss interactivity and storytelling. You can follow John on twitter .
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W&S014 - House of Leaves, part 11
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The end of the main text for Johnny, Zampano, and the residents of the House. But is it a true ending? Our question this week: What memories do you associate with Halloween? The Guest: Artist Shell Falcone joins us to discuss their career in capturing events in photo and video. We discuss consent and the responsibility of the photographer, to the subjects, the client, and to the art. You can find Shell's work on their website You can follow them on instagram & twitter . Next - House of Leaves, Part Twelve: Exhibits & Appendices Our final reading assignment is a...
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W&S013 - House of Leaves, part 10
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The Work Darkness against darkness. The heroes prepare all their weapons to combat the house to find themselves and one another. But the House is so big. Our question this week: Would you endure what Will is enduring given the choice? The Guest Dr. Sydnee McElroy returns to discuss the human body in extreme conditions. Dr. McElroy is a physician practicing family medicine. She hosts , a medical history podcast with her husband as co-host, and she is one of the trio of sister-hosts on the multi-generational podcast, . You can follow Dr. McElroy on twitter . Sydnee recommends...
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W&S012 - House of Leaves, part 9
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The Work We're on the other end of the violence, but the trap still calls to the prey. Our question this week: What is a recurring nightmare you've had, if any? The Guest Beth Nakamura joins us to discuss photojournalism and her role as observer and documenter.
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W&S011 - House of Leaves, part 8
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W&S010 - House of Leaves, part 7
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W&S009 - House of Leaves, part 6
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W&S008 - House of Leaves, part 5
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W&S007 - House of Leaves, part 4
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November 20th, 2017 House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part Four: Chapters V-VI The Work Something is stalking Johnny. We learn more about the house and first explorations into the darkness. Among the questions we ask this week: Have you ever been in a physical altercation? Did you initiate it? The Guest Willem Hartong
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W&S006 - House of Leaves, part 3
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November 13th, 2017 House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part Three: Chapters V-VI The Work Something is stalking Johnny. We learn more about the house and first explorations into the darkness. Among the questions we ask this week: Have you ever given or received a letter unbidden or acted in anyway over a one-sided obsession? The Guest Dr. Sydnee McElroy joins us to discuss human biology and fear. We wonder whether knowledge inoculates against fear or makes us more susceptible to fear. Dr. McElroy is a physician practicing family medicine. She hosts , a medical history...
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An Introduction to Wound & Stab
The Show
Each week we ask something of you- read a short story or a portion of a novel then join us as we discuss the work. We'll be reading along with you and welcome your feedback and your take on the reading. We'll also be bringing on guests to provide their insights and experiences that will enrich the text.
The Hosts
Teylor Smirl is an illustrator and comic artist, bar manager and cocktail creator from Brooklyn, NY. Her sisters join her as fellow co-hosts of Still Buffering, a podcast that examines the teen experience through the generations. You find her on twitter @teylor_smirl artwork on her art site and her photos on instagram @teylor_squirrel.
John Holt is an animation producer from Brooklyn, NY. He directed and animated web and tv series for a decade before settling at Mixtape Club. He co-hosts a media review podcast New To You Show and a story game podcast Bored Ghost. You can find him on twitter @lordjoho and on instagram @bored_ghost.
Next -
The Garden of Many Forking Paths
We'll be discussing Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges' short story "Garden of Many Forking Path" and conversing with artist Felipe Posada (@the_invisible_realm) about growing up in the education system of Latin America with regional authors as part of the curriculum. Learn more here.