W&S015 - House of Leaves, part 12
Wound and Stab
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
Wound and Stab
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
Wound and Stab
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
Wound and Stab
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
Wound and Stab
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W&S010 - House of Leaves, part 7
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W&S009 - House of Leaves, part 6
Wound and Stab
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W&S008 - House of Leaves, part 5
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W&S007 - House of Leaves, part 4
Wound and Stab
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
Wound and Stab
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...
info_outlineNovember 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 Sawbones, 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, Still Buffering. You can follow Dr. McElroy on twitter @sydneemcelroy.
Sydnee mentions some additional reading:
Mary Roach's books Stiff, Gulp, Spook, & Bonk
Pairings
Spirits
Former Model
What did you trade your career for?
1 1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz lemon
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
3 wheels muddled cucumber
4 leaves muddled mint
Build in shaker, muddling herbs and veggies first, shake, serve over rocks in a Collins glass, topped with soda. Garnish with a cucumber wheel
Visual Stimuli
Medical Illustrations of Carmella Fifty.
A Pinterest of Biological and Green Architecture.
The Speedboys' tattoo blog posts.
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House of Leaves, Part Four: Chapters VII-VIII
Our next reading assignment in House of Leaves; Chapters VII-VIII. We'll be joined by Willem Hartong, songwriter, musician and former classics major, to discuss mythology.