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Part two of our holiday episode: the story of The Nutcracker Ballet. Spanish chocolates, Arabian coffee, Chinese tea... are these character dances or favored imports of 19th century Russia? What's your favorite version of The Nutcracker?

'Tis the season again! Take a crack at this old household tool, folksy doll and unusual fairytale. Forewarning, once you've broken Crackatook, watch for Queen Mouserinks on your seventh step back. 

Welcome to the junglepen! Watch out for that tree! But don't worry, you have a strong (pen)pack of women to protect you.

Halloween has crept up once again! Time to turn off the lights, lean in, and turn up the sound.... Happy Hallowpens! 

Grab yer ponies and high tail it to the ole saloon. Time to kick up them boots, grab an Old Orchard and listen in to one of yer favorite shows. :Insert whiplash sound effect here: 

Our topic is relevant to the events happening now, and we are unhappy about that (and did not plan for it). Does she have autonomy? Is her right to exist and make her own choices reflected in law? Is she a witch?    Thanks to everyone for voting in our poll! Join our mailing list or follow us on Patreon to participate in all polls and interactions. 

The Feminist and Historian return! First, a dive into the altered Healer Archetype... referred now to as Witch. ☽

Gothic romance, in France, between two women? Um, yes, please. Check out this little gem! 

Happy holidays! It's time for our Christmas themed episode. This time we're going to visit with the ancient Celtics. Who's side will you take? The Oak King or the Holly King? (Can you guess which one we'll each choose?)   

What are folk ballads? And are they the same thing as folk songs? Join us on our travels through old Germany to the American west!

It's Halloween once more, the best time of year! How's a little nostalgia for the 52 year span of the most well-known monster hunter show!    

The dragon saga comes to a mighty end.

Special thanks to our special guest! Lora gives us the downlow on The Dragons of Pern. Giant dragons, sci-fi, genetics, evolution, aliens, and fire stones!

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The final installment of our Mulan saga! Thanks for listening :) 

Part 3 is here! 

The saga continues.... 

We're back. And we have quite the saga for you. Let's take a trip to ancient China and travel all the way back to the 21st century!    You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, support us on Patreon, and email us at bitethepen@gmail.com :) 

Char and Jen review and discuss the 2001 film, Call Me Claus, aka: the holiday movie you missed that's actually good.    Happy holidays!

Char and Jen are talking about the the most popular children's horror series (not something we expected to discuss!). Bring your cup of apple cider, a blanket, and listen to this spooky episode...

Char and Jen finish up their talk on Wrinkle in Time!    And, happy October! Our Halloween episode is in the works. What's your favorite Goosebumps book?    Let us know what you think by rating and reviewing us here or on iTunes! :)    You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Jen and the dubious Char are talking about Wrinkle in Time. Movies, book, controversy, religion... it's a fun one!

Char and Jen are back again! This is the last part of our archetypes episodes! We're talking about the shadow (ooo!) and the trickster (ahhhh). Enjoy, and thank you for listening! :) 

Char and Jen are talking about three more archetypes: the Herald, the Mentor, and the Threshold Guardian. Enjoy, and thank you for listening! :) 

Char and Jen continue their deep dive into the archetypes. Hello allies and shapeshifters!    Please rate and review us on iTunes! :)

Char and Jen are talking about the archetypes (hey what's up Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung). In this episode, they're talking about "the hero." (Remember: "heroine" is a meaningless word! "Hero" is gender neutral. 

Jen and Char finish their discussion on the Twilight Zone! (This is a long episode, guys!) 

Jen and Char discuss the Twilight Zone! Sit back and relax while we enter another dimension! 

Char and Jen are talking Rapunzel. Watch out for spikes when you're pushed out of towers! And get your hair out of your face!   Follow us on Twitter @BitethePen and please leave us a rate and review on iTunes :)

The ladies are talking about Whale Rider—book and movie. Sometimes life is over-whale-ming. Sit back and relax (unless your driving). 

Char and Jen are talking about the magi! Who are the magi? Who's Babushka? And O. Henry? What the heck?  Happy holidays! ;)

Char and Jen are talking about the Venom Problem.  What do these films have in common: Beverly Hills Cop, Training Day, Black Panther, the Spy Who Dumped Me, White House Down, Skyscraper and of course, Venom? Let's crack it open.

Happy Halloween!!    Jen and Char are joined by filmmakers Terry Borst and Claudio Ruben to discuss their new feature film 2-Way and give us the scoop on the cult classic Beetlejuice! (Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!)   Check out 2-Way the movie by going to www.2waythemovie.com   2-Way the movie on Twitter: @2waythemovie Bite the Pen on Twitter: @BitethePen

Char & Jen discuss movies and transformations in the second part of Aladdin and the 1001 Arabian Pens!    Send us your thoughts and reactions! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook or email us at bitethepen@gmail.com 

We're talking Aladdin. Disney, Middle Eastern, Chinese, French and Egyptian history, Bollywood, stuck up writers from the 1800's, et al.

The "crimes" of Grindlewald? 

This is the second and final episode of the first Fantastic Beasts movie! Next: Fantastic Beasts 2 (The "Crimes" of Grindelwald). 

Join us as we explore the first Fantastic Beasts movie! (Pt. 1 of 2)

Here's our follow up episode to Pen-istotle Pt 1! 

Aristotle's Poetics, films, lady philosophizers, film school woes, laughs.