Wound and Stab

Teylor Smirl and John Holt ask you to read along as they explore books that challenge. We align our thinking with Kafka when he said “I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound or stab us. If the book we're reading doesn't wake us up with a blow to the head, what are we reading for?" Tune-in each week for a lively discussion of books followed by conversation with guests from all backgrounds who share their experiences and enrich the reading.

W&S015 - House of Leaves, part 12 05/22/2018

W&S015 - House of Leaves, part 12 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 . /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6622335

W&S014 - House of Leaves, part 11 02/12/2018

W&S014 - House of Leaves, part 11 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 loose one, as we explore the Exhibits and Appendices that introduce more questions than they answer. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6250159

W&S013 - House of Leaves, part 10 01/15/2018

W&S013 - House of Leaves, part 10 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 getting out and taking a basic life-saving course and for additional reading John Walden's . /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6148763

W&S012 - House of Leaves, part 9 01/08/2018

W&S012 - House of Leaves, part 9 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. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6125515

W&S011 - House of Leaves, part 8 12/18/2017

W&S011 - House of Leaves, part 8 /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6056139

W&S010 - House of Leaves, part 7 12/11/2017

W&S010 - House of Leaves, part 7 /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6031454

W&S009 - House of Leaves, part 6 12/04/2017

W&S009 - House of Leaves, part 6 /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/6006925

W&S008 - House of Leaves, part 5 11/27/2017

W&S008 - House of Leaves, part 5 /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5936361

W&S007 - House of Leaves, part 4 11/20/2017

W&S007 - House of Leaves, part 4 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 /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5933432

W&S006 - House of Leaves, part 3 11/13/2017

W&S006 - House of Leaves, part 3 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 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 mentions some additional reading: Mary Roach's books , , , & 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 . A of Biological and Green Architecture. The Speedboys' . Next - 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. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5904676

W&S005 - House of Leaves, part 2 11/06/2017

W&S005 - House of Leaves, part 2 November 6th, 2017 House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part Two: The Forward, Introduction, and Chapters I-IV The Work This is it. We're plunging into the hyper-textual horror romance of Mark Z. Danielewski. The big take-away question: If you were to disappear right now what would be the most mysterious thing you leave behind that keeps people guessing? The Guest Giaco Furino returns to discuss horror fiction writing at the turn of the century, how it developed, what it looked like around the same time House of Leaves was being published, and a little on how it has continued to develop. He is a freelance journalist who writes for Vice, Popular Science, and many other publications. He also recently entered , the independent horror film he co-wrote with director Jenn Wexler, into the festival circuit. You can find Giaco on twitter on instagram and his writings on his . Giaco mentions some additional reading: by Stephen King Peter Straub's by Brett EastonEllis , , and by Chuck Palahniuk byLauren Beukes by Stephen Niles & Ben Templesmith by Mike Mignola Pairings Aural Stimuli Visual Stimuli The Landscapes, Exteriors, and Interiors of . Paintings from . The buildings of LA. Next - House of Leaves, Part Three: Chapters V-VI Our second reading assignment in House of Leaves; Chapters V-VI. We'll be joined by Dr. Sydnee McElroy to discuss physiology and fright. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5899356

W&S004 - House of Leaves, part 1 10/30/2017

W&S004 - House of Leaves, part 1 OCTOBER 30th, 2017 House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part One: An Introduction The Work We lay the ground work for our first novel, House of Leaves. This is the first novel by author Mark Z Danielewski. You can purchase it at most booksellers, online and in person. We aren't discussing any particular reading in this episode. We're providing an overview of the author and a little backstory behind the book before we dive in next week. To prepare for next week we will be reading the Forward and the Introduction. The Guest Our guest is writer Giaco Furino. He is a freelance journalist who writes for Vice, Popular Science, and many other publications. He also recently entered , the independent horror film he co-wrote with director Jenn Wexler, into the festival circuit. You can find Giaco on twitter on instagram and his writings on his . Next - House of Leaves, Part Two: Forward & Intro Our first reading assignment in House of Leaves; the Forward and the Introduction. We will be joined again by guest Giaco Furino () to discuss contemporary horror and horror writing of the 80's and 90's. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5869402

W&S003 - The Wine-Dark Sea 10/30/2017

W&S003 - The Wine-Dark Sea We discuss Robert Aickman's short story "The Wine-Dark Sea" from the story collection by the same name. The print and ebook are both available. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5868194

W&S002 - The Garden of Many Forking Paths 10/23/2017

W&S002 - The Garden of Many Forking Paths We discuss Jorge Luis Borges' titular short story from his collection The Garden of Many Forking Paths. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5863197

W&S001 - Welcome to Wound and Stab 10/20/2017

W&S001 - Welcome to Wound and Stab 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. /episode/index/show/woundandstab/id/5859002

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