Podcasts about Mary Shelley

This is it — the first episode in the annual Reel Spooky Series! Joshua Hunter kicks things off with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, the Oscar-winning director's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic classic, starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creature. Joshua breaks down whether del Toro's signature dark, ornate style brings something genuinely new to a story that's been adapted hundreds of times, digs into Elordi's transformation into the Creature, and why it maybe the performance of his career, and gives his honest verdict on whether this one earns its place among del Toro's best work — or gets buried under its own gothic aspirations. Grab your candy, dim the lights, grab your Pumpkin Spice Drink(I might judge you in silence) and settle in — the ghouls are out & the annual Reel Spooky Season has officially risen from the dead.

Sooooo ... the best way to think of this episode is a bit like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. But instead of there being a bereaved scientist obsessed with resurrection, we have a monster of a story stuck together from different audio body parts made by audio makers from all over the world. Our Programming and Community Coordinator Catarina Fraga Matos breaks down the way the audio corpse works:  Here's how the audio corpse works. Storytellers received a prompt to create a short audio story up to three minutes long. But here's the catch. The prompt they receive, it's only the last 10 seconds of the story that came before. So they take that tiny fragment and use it as an inspiration for an entirely new piece that has to be made in 48 hours, and that continues the story in some way. Special shout-out to M.Cristina Marras for kicking off this idea for All The Best and to our amazing All The Best Intern Nili Javid for stitching all the audio corpses together. Head Produced by M. Cristina Marras – Neck Monster by Felicity Weaver, Oliver Seymour and Carrie Zhang Production and sound design by: Felicity Weaver and Oliver Seymour Written and narrated by: Carrie Zhang Music/SFX: Pixabay; Pixabay; Pixabay; Pixabay – Chest Produced by Silvi Van Wall – Arms Produced by Craig Garrett Music/SFX: Freesound Community; Epidemic Sound (ES); Pixabay (Universfield; Soul Serenity Sounds; Dragon-Studio; PWLPL); Library of Congress (USA); BBC Sound Archives (via the BBC Sounds and BBC Rewind platforms). All other SFX found and/or recorded and produced by Craig Garrett. – Hands The Birds by Alice Garner Producer: Alice Garner Cellist: Alice Garner Voice Actors: David Bowers, Alice Garner – Torso “Stop, Think, What's That Sound?” by Lindsey Vassallo, Imogen Brosnan, Dina Dewnarain, Liliana Occhiuto Produced by: Lindsey Vassallo; Imogen Brosnan; Dina Dewnarain; Liliana Occhiuto Sound Design by: Lindsey Vassallo; Liliana Occhiuto Voice Actors: Lindsey Vassallo (Commissioner); Imogen Brosnan (Agent 945); Dina Dewnarain (French woman); Simba Nguyen (Train Conductor); Henry Ung (Entrance Guard) – Legs Produced by Jay Gasser – Feet Produced by Hethre Contant All the Best Credits Host: Gabriella Accaria Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos Production Manager: Kwame Slusher All The Best Intern: Nili Javid Theme Music composed by Shining Bird And a special shout-out to all our volunteers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we champion the story of 19-year-old Mary Shelley, her novel and the subsequent films and legacies that spawned from it. We explore what makes Dr Frankenstein and his creature sympathetic as well as horrific, and the many interpretations people have had over the years.Today's root beer is Ghost Energy's A&W flavor.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us Fan Mail

This is Episode 2 of a special six-part Jane Austen series, sponsored throughout by Strictly Jane Austen. Today's episode has duels fought over a runaway marriage. It has a scandal so severe it drove one of England's richest men into exile. It has the truth about what those elegant public baths were actually like to get into — considerably less charming than the paintings suggest. It has quack doctors selling electricity as medicine, and a notorious celestial bed that promised to cure infertility for fifty pounds a night. It has vanished pleasure gardens, a vulgar villa, a ferry ride that went badly wrong, and two of the great women of English letters falling out spectacularly over their choice of husbands. Jonathan Thomas is joined by Dr. Moira Rudolf, historian of Georgian and Regency Bath, for a tour of the city's darker corners — and Jane Austen, as Moira points out, pops up in nearly all of them. Along the way: Richard Brinsley Sheridan's two duels over the honor of Elizabeth Linley, the celebrated "Maid of Bath"; William Beckford, his scandal, his exile, his 276-foot tower with no foundations, and the Bath retreat Moira describes as the most haunted building she has ever stayed in; what Jane's brother Edward actually endured in the name of taking the waters; Tobias Smollett's stomach-turning account of the King's Bath; where Mary Shelley really wrote Frankenstein; and Fanny Burney's gloriously catty account of an evening at Bathwick Villa, complete with a mechanical eagle.

Can AI know your body better than you do? In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, Heather Grzych explores what artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine—and the difference between measuring the human body and actually experiencing life inside one. AI can analyze medical images, health records, genetic information, wearable data, and physiological patterns at a scale no human physician can match. But can AI actually know what pain, fatigue, hunger, fear, or a change in your body feels like? Drawing on Ayurveda, the story of Prometheus, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and science fiction including Gattaca, Brave New World, and Blade Runner, Heather examines the difference between data, intelligence, human experience, and wisdom. She explores why the human body is not simply an object to be measured, why patients' own observations still matter in medicine, and what could happen if we begin trusting algorithms more than our own lived experience. AI may become extraordinarily intelligent, but intelligence isn't the same as wisdom—and AI isn't God. The future of healthcare may depend not only on what machines can know about our bodies, but on whether humans remember how to know themselves.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an author, healthcare strategist, and host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast, a top 2.5% global podcast. A former president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, healthcare executive, and clinician who has guided women through high-stakes fertility decisions, Heather has spent her career helping people navigate uncertainty where health, strategy, and human behavior intersect. She is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, which has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Maria Angela Previtera"Dinastie d'Europa sul Lago di Como"Villa Carlotta, Tremezina (Como)www.villacarlotta.itDal 18 settembre all'8 dicembre 2026, Villa Carlotta a Tremezzina (CO) ospita il nuovo appuntamento espositivo, dal titolo Dinastie d'Europa sul lago di Como. La principessa dei Paesi Bassi e i duchi di Sassonia-Meiningen a Villa Carlotta, che si propone di indagare un capitolo significativo e finora poco esplorato della storia della dimora, tra le più prestigiose del lago di Como e della Lombardia, approfondendo il contesto storico, artistico e culturale legato alla figura di Carlotta di Prussia e della corte di Meiningen, una delle grandi famiglie aristocratiche europee.La rassegna si concentra sul periodo compreso tra il 1843, anno in cui la proprietà fu acquistata dalla principessa dei Paesi Bassi Marianna d'Orange-Nassau, e il 1914, quando il duca Giorgio II scomparve, poco prima dello scoppio della Prima guerra mondiale.Curata da Maria Angela Previtera ed Elena Lissoni e promossa dall'Ente Villa Carlotta, l'esposizione costituisce l'appuntamento centrale del programma di celebrazioni per il bicentenario della nascita del duca Giorgio II di Sassonia-Meiningen (1826-2026), consorte della principessa Carlotta e ultimo proprietario della Villa prima della costituzione dell'Ente Villa Carlotta. La mostra nasce dalla prestigiosa collaborazione con il Meininger Museen, Kulturstiftung Meiningen-Eisenach, Schloss Elisabethenburg, con le Royal Collections of the Netherlands e con la Fondazione Marianne, istituzioni strettamente legate alla storia e alla vicenda dinastica dei protagonisti dell'esposizione. Il progetto conferma il respiro internazionale dell'iniziativa e le collaborazioni culturali con importanti realtà museali italiane ed europee.Il percorso espositivo riunisce dipinti, sculture e documenti dell'epoca di Giorgio II conservati nel Museo di Villa Carlotta, ai quali si aggiungono materiali inediti recentemente entrati nelle collezioni grazie a importanti donazioni da parte dei discendenti della famiglia, nonché prestiti provenienti da collezioni private, fondazioni, musei e prestigiose istituzioni. Tra queste figurano la Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, la Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi – Sacro Monte di Varese, l'Amsterdam Museum, l'Haags Historisch Museum | Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort e Paleis Het Loo.L'esposizione è realizzata con il patrocinio del Ministero della Cultura, Regione Lombardia, Provincia di Como, Camera di Commercio di Como-Lecco, Comune di Tremezzina, Consolato Generale della Repubblica Federale di Germania a Milano, Ambasciata e Consolato del Regno dei Paesi Bassi, Fondazione dei Castelli e dei Giardini della Turingia, Fondazione Marianne, Meininger Museen, Kulturstiftung Meiningen-Eisenach, Schloss Elisabethenburg e Royal Collections of the Netherlands. «La mostra dedicata al bicentenario della nascita del duca Giorgio II ha offerto l'occasione per rinnovare e arricchire il percorso museale nelle sale adiacenti alla Grande Galleria. Il riallestimento ha permesso di destinare una nuova sala alle collezioni di arte applicata e di introdurre strumenti di coinvolgimento pensati per il pubblico più giovane», dichiara Maria Angela Previtera, direttrice di Villa Carlotta.L'intervento amplia il percorso permanente del Museo e consente al pubblico di ammirare collezioni e suppellettili appartenute al duca Giorgio II di Sassonia-Meiningen, tra cui preziose ceramiche, vetri e argenti, testimonianza di un patrimonio profondamente legato all'identità europea di Villa Carlotta.Particolare rilievo nel racconto sarà riservato a Marianna d'Orange-Nassau, figlia del re Guglielmo I dei Paesi Bassi, che, a seguito del divorzio da Alberto di Prussia, visse un'esistenza libera e indipendente in Italia, raccogliendo una vasta collezione di capolavori artistici. Fu lei a ribattezzare la residenza «Villa Carlotta», in onore della figlia, che la ricevette in dono nel 1850, in occasione del suo matrimonio con il duca Giorgio II di Sassonia-Meiningen.Quest'ultimo, soprannominato «il duca del teatro», contribuì in modo significativo al rinnovamento della scena teatrale europea. La sua compagnia, i Meininger, era nota in tutta Europa per la cura delle rappresentazioni, delle scenografie e dei costumi. Giorgio II fu inoltre un grande appassionato e cultore della musica, amico di Franz Liszt e Johannes Brahms.Il duca impresse anche un significativo mutamento alla configurazione della Villa, del giardino e delle sue raccolte. Sotto la sua direzione, artisti e decoratori intervennero negli ambienti della residenza, arricchendoli con arredi e apparati decorativi, mentre le collezioni botaniche furono ampliate e il parco profondamente trasformato grazie al contributo di rinomati giardinieri di corte.Completano l'esposizione documenti e fotografie d'epoca, oltre ai progetti del parco di Villa Carlotta, rafforzando la sinergia tra giardino e museo, intesa come un sistema integrato capace di offrire al pubblico un'esperienza culturale coerente e articolata. La mostra mette in luce gli ospiti illustri che hanno frequentato la Villa, il cui passaggio è testimoniato nei libri firme compilati a partire dal 1843. Tra i nomi più celebri figurano la celebre scrittrice e saggista Mary Shelley (1840), il generale e governatore del Regno Lombardo-Veneto Josep Radetzky (1846), la Regina dei Paesi Bassi Anna Pavlovna Romanova (1846), il rinomato editore musicale e compositore Giulio Ricordi (1854), il futuro re d'Italia Umberto di Savoia (1860), il fotografo Giorgio Sommer (1874), il celebre pianista e compositore Johannes Brahms (1884), a testimonianza del ruolo della Villa quale crocevia dell'aristocrazia e della cultura europea, e non solo, dell'Ottocento. In questa interpretazione la storia locale si inscrive in una prospettiva europea: emerge la capacità del Lago di Como di attrarre e accogliere influenze culturali diverse e di trasformarle in un patrimonio condiviso, con una vocazione cosmopolita che ancora oggi distingue il territorio.Frutto di un'approfondita attività di ricerca da parte del Comitato Scientifico, la mostra si distingue per il suo rigoroso approccio storico-scientifico. A corredo del progetto espositivo è prevista anche la pubblicazione di un volume, a cura di Maria Angela Previtera ed Elena Lissoni, con contributi di studiosi e ricercatori nazionali e internazionali, con saggi, apparati e un'ampia documentazione fotografica. Comitato scientificoMaria Angela Previtera | Direttore, Villa Carlotta – Museo e giardino botanicoIlaria Bruno | Funzionario storico dell'arte, Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio per le province di Como, Lecco, Sondrio e VareseHarald Hendrix | Professore emerito, Universiteit Utrecht, già direttore Royal Netherlands Institute in RomePhilipp Adlung | Direttore, Meininger MuseenKees Van der Leer | Co-fondatore, Stichting Erfgoed Prinses MarianneMarieke Spliethoff | già Curatore dei dipinti, stampe e disegni, Paleis Het LooTiziana Danelli | Professore, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele di MilanoMaria Angela Previtera — Storica dell'arte (laurea in Storia e Critica dell'Arte, Statale di Milano, 1987), è direttrice di Villa Carlotta a Tremezzo. Specialista di pittura lombarda tra Otto e Novecento, ha lavorato a lungo su catalogazione e digitalizzazione del patrimonio artistico del territorio comasco e lariano, collaborando con editori come Electa e Silvana. Ha curato numerose mostre a Villa Carlotta, tra cui "Ritratto di famiglia. I Bisi" (2025), "L'Olimpo sul lago. Canova, Thorvaldsen, Hayez" (2024) e "Canova, novello Fidia" (2022).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Giovanna Durì"Scarabocchi"www.scarabocchifestival.itFondazione Circolo Lettoriwww.circololettori.itScarabocchi. Il mio primo festival torna con MOSTRI, la 9. edizione del festival a cura di Fondazione Circolo dei lettori e Doppiozero, che fa del gesto creativo il punto di partenza per esplorare il pensiero e l'immaginazione. Da venerdì 18 a domenica 20 settembre, Novara accoglie un programma di incontri, laboratori e spettacoli dedicato ai mostri: creature che abitano i miti, le fiabe e l'immaginazione, ma anche una parola che usiamo ogni giorno per indicare ciò che è straordinario, fuori misura o capace di suscitare insieme stupore, timore e meraviglia. Essere familiare e insieme estraneo, il mostro ci attrae proprio perché mette in discussione i confini dell'ordinario.L'inaugurazione è in programma per la sera di venerdì 18 settembre al Complesso Monumentale del Broletto (h 18), con una lezione dedicata al mostruoso e al perturbante, tenuta dallo psicoanalista e saggista Massimo Recalcati. Si prosegue con il concerto di Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti (h 21), un viaggio attraverso il repertorio della band e il suo inconfondibile immaginario disegnato.Per tre giorni Scarabocchi intreccia arte, gioco e immaginazione in un'esperienza condivisa di scoperta e creatività, animando Novara con attività, incontri e performance dedicate a bambini e adulti. Tra gli ospiti di questa edizione anche l'artista Vanna Vinci, il fumettista e scrittore Jerry Kramsky, l'autrice, regista e attrice teatrale Tolja Djokovic, l'artista Roberto Abbiati, le illustratrici Giovanna Durì, Serena Mabilia, molte e molti altri disegnatori, pensatori, scarabocchiatori.Giovanna Durì inizia la sua attività come grafica editoriale nel 1979, per poi dedicarsi con continuità al disegno e all'illustrazione. Ha curato cataloghi e mostre per alcuni dei nomi più significativi dell'illustrazione italiana contemporanea tra gli altri Lorenzo Mattotti, Gabriella Giandelli, Gianluigi Toccafondo, Guido Scarabottolo, Franco Matticchio e José Muñoz e collabora con case editrici italiane e internazionali. Dal 2012 espone e pubblica anche i propri disegni. Scrive per doppiozero, dove firma testi che intrecciano disegno, osservazione quotidiana e memoria.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

This is Episode 1 of a special six-part Jane Austen series, sponsored throughout by Strictly Jane Austen — Bath's most Austentatious travel company. We talk a lot on this show about the Regency. It's the backdrop to Jane Austen, to Bridgerton, and to a thousand romance novels and costume dramas. But what actually was the Regency? Strictly speaking it was a brief window from 1811 to 1820, when George III's descent into apparent madness meant his eldest son ruled in his place as Prince Regent. And yet for such a short period, it cast an extraordinarily long shadow. To open the series, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Robert Morrison — literary historian, Queen's National Scholar at Queen's University in Ontario, British Academy Global Professor at Bath Spa University from 2019 to 2024, and author of The Regency Years, named a book of the year by The Economist and shortlisted for the HWA Crown Award. Robert walks us through what the Regency literally was, the constitutional crisis that created it, the extraordinary contradictions of the Prince Regent himself, and his bold central claim: that these nine years laid the foundations of the modern world. Along the way — why 1813 saw both Pride and Prejudice published and Charles Babbage begin dreaming of a thinking machine; why Mrs. Bennet's hysteria is really about the Napoleonic Wars; why Persuasion is Austen's greatest novel; and why Bath remains the beating heart of the Regency imagination.

Im Sommer 1816 ereignete sich in der Nähe von Genf Unerhörtes: In der Villa Diodati in Cologny erblickte ein Monster das Licht der Welt. Oder zumindest das Papier: Frankenstein. Die Umstände seiner Erfindung sind fast so spektakulär wie der Untote selbst: Ein Jahr zuvor war der Vulkan Tambora auf Java ausgebrochen. Es war einer der heftigsten Vulkanausbrüche aller Zeiten. Der Ausbruch beförderte so viel Material in die Atmosphäre, dass das Jahr 1816 in Europa und Nordamerika zum «Jahr ohne Sommer» wurde: Es war kalt und regnete ständig. Die 18-jährige Engländerin Mary Shelley verbrachte diese düsteren Sommertage zusammen mit ihrem späteren Ehemann Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron und John Polidori in der Villa Diodati in Cologny. Wegen des schlechten Wetters lasen sie sich Gespenstergeschichten vor. Lord Byron schlug schliesslich vor, dass jeder eine eigene Schauergeschichte schreiben sollte. Mary hatte nach Tagen voller wissenschaftlicher Diskussionen über Reanimation und Elektrizität die Idee von einem Wissenschaftler, der ein künstliches Wesen zum Leben erweckte. Diesen Albtraum verarbeitete sie zu ihrer Geschichte über den Schweizer Wissenschaftler Victor Frankenstein, der entdeckt, wie sich unbelebter Materie Leben einhauchen lässt. Aus Leichenteilen erschafft er eine menschenähnliche Kreatur. Als das Wesen erwacht, packt Victor der Ekel über sein eigenes Werk und er flieht. Was derzeit in der KI-Welt passiert, erinnert mich sehr an diese Geschichte. Allerdings aus einem anderen Grund, als Sie jetzt vermutlich denken. Der zentrale Punkt der Geschichte ist nämlich nicht, dass Frankenstein ein aus Leichenteilen zusammengestückeltes Wesen zum Leben erweckte, sondern dass er sich dadurch der Verantwortung entzog. Genau da stehen wir heute. Was tun?Matthias Zehnder ist Autor und Medienwissenschaftler in Basel. Er ist bekannt für inspirierende Texte, Vorträge und Seminare über Medien, die Digitalisierung und KI.Website: https://www.matthiaszehnder.ch/Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.matthiaszehnder.ch/abo/Unterstützen: https://www.matthiaszehnder.ch/unterstuetzen/Biografie und Publikationen: https://www.matthiaszehnder.ch/about/

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, brings a creature to life that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Director Guillermo del Toro brings about his reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic novel.

Episode 231: Shakespeare in noted for the diversity of deaths in the plays and the way that he represents the mechanics of those deaths. My guest for this episode has written a book on this very subject, ‘Death by Shakespeare', who's subtitle ‘Snakebites, Stabbings and Broken Hearts', gives just a hint of that diversity. In the book Kathryn Harkup casts a scientific eye over the varied and creative ways that Shakespeare's characters die and both questions and admires the accuracy of the portrayals of death in the plays and looks at how Shakespeare's audience would have received these events, and much more.Kathryn Harkup is a former chemist turned writer and science communicator. Her interests are in anything gothic, gory and geeky, and preferably all three. She has written several books on the crossover between science, literature and pop culture including The Secret Lives of the Elements, The Secret Lives of Molecules, A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, Making the Monster: The Science of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites, Stabbings and Broken Hearts, Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond and Vampirology: The Science of Horror's Most Famous Fiend. Her latest book is V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death.I spoke to Kathryn over a zoom callLinks to ‘Death By Shakespeare'Katherine's Website: https://harkup.co.ukAmazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084RG3PXDPublisher's website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/death-by-shakespeare-9781472958204Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Shakespeare-Snakebites-Stabbings-Broken/dp/1472958209/ref=sr_1_1Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpYou can find an advertisement free version of the latest podcast episodes by joining on Patreon at the lowest paid tier level – that's for just £1 per month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For August, we read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! We discussed our history with Frankenstein's media, the Ao3 connection, we analyze if it truly captured critiqued capitalists or was it about stupid men, and finally the incest. Upcoming Books - September: Ordinary Monsters by J.M. MiroOctober: Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser

We wanted to love Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein—here's why we didn't. Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) has been one of the most anticipated horror films in years—but did it live up to the hype? Join Sean and Sarah as they dive deep into this bold adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, exploring its stunning visuals, performances, themes, and where they believe the film ultimately falls short.Despite impressive production values, practical effects, and an emotionally compelling performance from the Creature, this adaptation left us wanting more. We discuss whether the film captures the heart of Shelley's novel, if Oscar Isaac's Victor Frankenstein works, how Jacob Elordi fares as the Creature, and why Guillermo Del Toro's storytelling choices may divide audiences.Expect an honest, spoiler-filled conversation covering the film's pacing, adaptation choices, character motivations, body horror, gothic atmosphere, and whether this version deserves its growing reputation among horror fans.In this episode:Our spoiler review of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)How faithfully it adapts Mary Shelley's classic novelOscar Isaac's portrayal of Victor FrankensteinJacob Elordi's performance as the CreatureThe film's visuals, practical effects and gothic horror aestheticWhy we think the Creature's story is the strongest part of the filmThe pacing, runtime and storytelling choicesWhether this adaptation improves upon classic Frankenstein filmsOur final verdict and ratingWhether you're a lifelong fan of Frankenstein, a lover of gothic horror, or simply curious about Guillermo Del Toro's latest film, this episode offers an in-depth discussion packed with analysis, criticism, and appreciation for one of horror's most enduring stories.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. It really helps more people discover Review It Yourself and supports the podcast.Follow Review It Yourself

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Mary Shelleys „Frankenstein“ ist über 200 Jahre alt und doch zeitlos. Der französische Künstler David Sala hat die Geschichte über Menschlichkeit als faszinierenden Comic umgesetzt.

Marlon and Jake take on violence in fiction: what makes it effective, what makes it gratuitous, and whether “gratuitous violence” is even a useful distinction. Tune in as they discuss the difference between violence on the page and on screen and why extended cruelty can be harder to stomach than violence itself. Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper. Lord of the Flies by William Golding All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Cities of the Red Night by William S. Burroughs Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy The Godfather by Mario Puzo The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess 2666 by Roberto Bolaño Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Hamlet by William Shakespeare King Lear by William Shakespeare Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Horror history is already leaning toward Halloween as Candyman, Until Dawn, Don't Breathe, The Last Exorcism, and Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions mark major anniversaries from August 24 through August 30. This Week in Horror History turns late summer into a pre-Halloween horror primer packed with slasher games, home-invasion suspense, supernatural urban legends, documentary-style exorcism horror, occult detective stories, and a devilish Stephen King recommendation for spooky season. This weekly horror release-date roundup revisits the movies, games, creators, and dark legends that helped shape the genre while giving Halloween fans an early fall watchlist filled with cult horror, supernatural thrillers, horror games, and dark folklore. Inside this episode: • August 25, 2015 - Until Dawn - Supermassive Games turns the teen slasher into an interactive survival horror game where every choice can decide who lives until sunrise.• August 26, 2016 - Don't Breathe - Fede Alvarez traps three thieves inside a dark Detroit house where silence, geography, and Stephen Lang's relentless homeowner become weapons.• August 27, 2021 - Candyman - Nia DaCosta returns the mirror-born Chicago legend to Cabrini-Green and connects supernatural folklore with memory, gentrification, art, and racial violence.• August 27, 2010 - The Last Exorcism - A fraudulent preacher invites a documentary crew to expose one final ritual, only to enter a case that may not have a rational explanation.Deep-Cut Spotlight - Lord of Illusions - Clive Barker mixes occult horror, private-eye noir, cult devotion, and stage magic that may be hiding something terrifyingly real.Plus: a horror birthday roll honoring Tim Burton, David Fincher, William Friedkin, and Mary Shelley; and a Weekly Recommendation for Needful Things, the Stephen King Castle Rock nightmare where every perfect purchase comes with one terrible favor. From player-controlled slasher choices and a blind homeowner hunting intruders in the dark to the Candyman legend, Clive Barker's real magic, and Stephen King's small-town temptation, this August 24-30 horror history roundup is built for Halloween fans, spooky season listening, cult horror discovery, and anyone assembling an early fall horror movie and horror game watchlist.

Welcome back! In this episode, Doc and Mike revisit the stories and themes surrounding Frankenstein's monster! They discuss: the dawn of the age of artificial intelligence; Guillermo del Toro's recent film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel; and del Toro's self-professed commitment to being faithful to the spirit of the monster. While the film takes liberties with the details of the legend, does the reimagined tale still resonate with audiences today? Listen in to find out!

Mary Shelley didn't just create Frankenstein - she helped invent modern science fiction while forever changing the landscape of horror. This episode, we explore her remarkable life: her radical parents, scandalous romance with Percy Shelley, the personal tragedies that shaped her, and the stormy night that gave birth to one of literature's greatest monsters. Along the way, we'll also trace how a novel written by an eighteen-year-old became one of the most influential stories ever told, inspiring centuries of debate about science, humanity, and what it truly means to be a creator. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com  Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89v Want to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :) For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste) Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcast Wanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast. Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's an often-told, momentous story: how in the summer of 1816, four friends, including famed Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, along with Mary Godwin (soon to be Mary Shelley) and Byron's doctor John Polidori, gathered in a Swiss villa and decided to tell each other ghost stories to pass the time. Mary Shelley began to write Frankenstein, and John Polidori wrote what would become the first modern vampire tale. It's hard to imagine a more spectacular outcome for four people--except that there were not four people involved. There were five. In this episode, Jacke talks to novelist Emily Franklin about her new book Love & Other Monsters, which narrates the story from the point of view of the fifth member of the group, Mary Shelley's stepsister Claire Clairmont, whom Mary tried to erase from history. PLUS Mathelinda Nabugodi (The Trembling Hand: Reflections of a Black Woman in the Romantic Archive) stops by to discuss her choice for the last book she will ever read. On Sale Now! For more information and to order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Great Detective! An Adventure for Two People [2-Book Boxed Set]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Jacke Wilson, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press.historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPECIAL OFFER! For a limited time, enter promotion code LOVE26 to get 20% off! And if you help us get the word out by posting two people enjoying the book on social media (plus a link to our website), we will refund money to your account. Learn more at press.historyofliterature.com! The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the original science fiction novel: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We're taking a look at the 1818 original edition, but we spend some time chatting about the differences between the two. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext month, we'll be taking a look at one of the most popular books of the year: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. The episode will happen live on YouTube on Friday, September 4th at 9:30 PM Central Time!Support us on PatreonMatt's Twitter: @moridinamaelScott's Twitter:@scottdaly85Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmediaSee all of our podcasts and more at www.doofmedia.com

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.What happens when the people most likely to care for everyone else finally decide to make space for their own creative work?In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm joined by Kasia Van Schaik, author of the linked story collection We Have Never Lived on Earth and the new hybrid memoir and work of cultural criticism, Women Among Monuments: Solitude, Permission, and the Pursuit of Female Genius.Kasia's book began with a question she had carried since girlhood: Where are the women among monuments?That question led her into the lives of women writers and artists, including Virginia Woolf, Mary Shelley, Gertrude Stein, Toni Morrison, Bernadette Mayer, and many others. It also led her to the story of Elena Cornaro Piscopia, the first woman in the world to earn a PhD. In 2022, a proposal to place Piscopia's statue in a public square in Padua, alongside statues of celebrated male thinkers and artists, was met with fierce resistance.Why are women's achievements still so difficult for some people to recognize? And what does that resistance reveal about the way we understand creative genius?Kasia and I explore those questions while looking closely at what it takes for women to build and sustain creative lives.We talk about the guilt that can arise when women step away from caregiving, housework, emotional labour, or professional responsibilities to write. Even when time has been deliberately set aside, it can feel pressured or selfish. Instead of entering the writing space freely, we may feel that every minute has to produce something impressive.Kasia shares how different writers protected their creativity. Toni Morrison worked during the quiet hours before sunrise. Gertrude Stein boldly claimed the mantle of genius for herself. Bernadette Mayer found poetry in the ordinary details of motherhood and domestic life, showing that the creative and “uncreative” parts of our lives do not always need to be separated.We also unpack the complicated history of the word “genius.” It can feel exclusive, grandiose, and even a little cringe. Kasia offers another way to understand it: not as a title reserved for a chosen few, but as a capacity someone possesses. You might have a genius for language, storytelling, observation, humour, or seeing connections others miss.Our conversation also moves into literary awards, genre fiction, imposter syndrome, rejection, and the importance of creative community. Recognition can help a writer feel that they belong, but awards are subjective and limited. They cannot be the only measure of whether our work matters.Ultimately, sustaining a creative life requires persistence and permission. It may mean protecting your brightest hours, creating a small ritual, joining a writing group, or continuing to submit your work after another rejection.If you've been waiting for proof that your writing deserves your time, this conversation is for you. Listen now for an honest, encouraging reminder that your creative work matters, and you are allowed to make room for it.

Margin Notes is back, and on this episode the group tackles Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! The conversation covers the danger of playing God, the necessity of community, and the question at the heart of the book—is the creature truly a villain, or a victim of the man who created him and the world that rejected him?

Simon and Eugene mark the 800th episode of Fusion Patrol where they discuss the classic 1931 Frankenstein, the extent of the impact of this film across other media, the differences between the film and the book, and whether the film or Mary Shelley are responsible for the perception of the mad scientist. 00:01:00 Anniversary Opening 00:02:29 Frankenstein's Obsession 00:04:51 The Monster Escapes 00:06:47 First Impressions 00:10:51 Boris Karloff's Performance 00:15:26 Film Versus Novel 00:18:52 The Beast's Short Life 00:22:33 Morality and Responsibility 00:26:18 Script Differences 00:30:41 Deleted Dialogue 00:36:10 Body-Snatching Ethics 00:39:35 The Stage Play 00:43:00 Mad Scientist Trope 00:50:24 Never Alive 00:53:54 Why Not Start Small? 00:59:04 Waldman's Dilemma 01:00:37 Mary Shelley Revisited 01:03:07 Science and Fear 01:08:35 Final Thoughts

This week, David Ullman returns to discuss a more narrative film, but still one this is not ENTIRELY fiction. It's certainly not entirely fact either though. Join us as we once again travel to the Villa Diodati to check in with our favorite members of the literati and dig deep into the metaphorical monster that haunted Mary Shelley's dreams. This episode goes long, because we had a lot to say. We had a great time and we're sure you will too!Find more from David at ⁠davidullman.net⁠! (Or, for a more curated Frankenstein-specific experience, visit davidullman.net/frankenstein.)Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefrankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find all of our various links at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/frankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a letter at thefrankencast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & David Ullman (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KellerIllustrations on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke sits down with Kristen Collins for a wide-ranging conversation on Adam Smith's moral philosophy and its intersection with theories of justice, sympathy, and political power. The conversation moves through the relationship between sympathy, moral imagination, and the origins of our sense of justice, drawing on Michelle Schwarze's work on sympathetic resentment, before turning to why economists have historically misread Smith as indifferent to the poor and powerless — despite Smith's own repeated siding with the weak against the powerful. Boettke and Collins also explore Smith's "man of system" passages as a caution against imposing utopian visions by force, discuss Judith Shklar's "liberalism of fear" in relation to Hayek, and close with an extended look at Collins's research on Jeremy Bentham's little-known Sotomion — a proposed institution designed to protect unmarried pregnant women from social shame while preserving their social connections, offering a striking counterpoint to Bentham's more famous Panopticon.Dr. Kristen Collins is a Senior Fellow with the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She hosts the Virtual Sentiments podcast, which features conversations with scholars and practitioners reflecting on the ethics and politics of technology. She is currently working on a book, Seeing and Being Seen: Spectatorship and Surveillance in Liberal Democracies, under contract with Oxford University Press.**This episode was recorded on June 2, 2026**Show Notes:Kristen Collins, “Observed without Sympathy: Adam Smith on Inequality and Spectatorship” (American Journal of Political Science, 2020)Virtual Sentiments | Maria Pia Paganelli on 250 Years of Adam Smith's Wealth of NationsVirtual Sentiments | Eileen Hunt on Mary Shelley and the Ethics of AIMartha C. Nussbaum, The Cosmopolitan Tradition: A Noble but Flawed Ideal (Harvard University Press, 2021)F.A. Hayek, “Individualism: True and False”Michelle Schwarze, Recognizing Resentment: Sympathy, Injustice, and Liberal Political Thought (Cambridge University Press, 2020)Carl Menger, “The Social Theories of Classical Political Economy and Modern Economic Policy”James R. Otteson, Adam Smith's Marketplace of Life (Cambridge University Press, 2012)Albert O. Hirschman, The Passions and the Interests: Political Arguments for Capitalism before Its Triumph (Princeton University Press, 2013)William Easterly, Violent Saviors: The West's Conquest of the Rest (Basic Books, 2025)Joshua L. Cherniss, Liberalism in Dark Times: The Liberal Ethos in the Twentieth Century (Princeton University Press, 2021)Jeremy Waldron, Political Political Theory: Essays on Institutions (Harvard University Press, 2016)Jeremy Waldron, One Another's Equals: The Basis of Human Equality (Harvard University Press, 2017)Judith N. Shklar, The Liberalism of Fear (Harvard University Press, 2026)Claire Keegan, Small Things Like These (Grove Press, 2021)If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Check out our other podcast from the Hayek Program! Virtual Sentiments is a podcast in which political theorist Kristen Collins interviews scholars and practitioners grappling with pressing problems in political economy with an eye to the past. Subscribe today!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

For nearly his entire life, Guillermo del Toro dreamed of bringing Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the screen. In 2025, that dream finally became a reality. In this special episode of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge is joined once again by acclaimed comic book writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Infernal Hulk, Batman and Robin, Superman: The Warworld Saga) for an in-depth exploration of Guillermo del Toro's latest effort. Together, they discuss how del Toro's Frankenstein reflects the themes that have defined his entire career and why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old novel continues to inspire artists across generations. Along the way, they dive into the responsibilities of adapting beloved stories, the relationship between creators and their creations, and what separates great storytellers from great craftsmen. Phillip also offers fascinating insights into his own creative process, discussing writer's block and artistic inspiration. He even teases ideas and themes from his highly anticipated Midnight Spider-Man series.

durée : 00:29:28 - Mauvais genres - Mary entretient avec le poète Percy Shelley un amour transgressif qui s'inscrit dans le romantique ambiant. Mais cette liberté se paie cher et elle côtoie la mort, l'exil et la perte. Ces expériences infusent ses écrits, en particulier son chef-d'œuvre : Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:28:45 - Mauvais genres - Polyglotte, érudite, autodidacte, Mary Shelley s'éduque par l'écoute, la lecture et la discussion. Marquée par l'héritage des Lumières et par le souffle de la Révolution française, elle développe très tôt une pensée libre, critique et féministe avant l'heure. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:29:22 - Mauvais genres - Publié anonymement en 1818, Frankenstein connaît un succès discret avant de devenir un mythe mondial grâce aux nombreuses adaptations théâtrales. Le cinéma achève d'en faire une icône pop : de Boris Karloff en 1931 aux relectures contemporaines, la créature ne cesse de changer de visage. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:28:50 - Mauvais genres - Inspirée par les expériences de Galvani et les théories vitalistes, Mary Shelley interroge les dérives d'une science toute-puissante. Frankenstein s'inscrit dans la lignée des mythes du savant fou et du Prométhée autodéclaré, dénonçant l'hubris masculine et une rationalité déshumanisée. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:29:38 - Mauvais genres - Avec Frankenstein, Mary Shelley propose un récit à la croisée des genres. Des personnages romantiques et une ambiance gothique et une trame de science-fiction : l'horreur y émane de la science elle-même. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Seguimos la edición de verano hablando de terror, miedo y cultura popular con Desirée de Fez, periodista, crítica de cine y una de las grandes especialistas en fantástico y terror de nuestro país. Autora de Reina del grito y de la reciente novela No la dejes sola, lleva años explorando qué nos asusta y por qué. Hablamos de scream queens, de maternidad, de fantasmas, de cine y de cómo el terror funciona muchas veces como un espejo del momento histórico que vivimos. Porque detrás de los monstruos suelen estar los miedos reales: la violencia, la precariedad, la soledad, el cuerpo o las relaciones familiares. También conversamos sobre el auge actual del género, sobre por qué las mujeres han sido fundamentales en la historia del terror desde Mary Shelley hasta hoy, y sobre esa idea fascinante de que las historias que más miedo dan no siempre ocurren en mansiones encantadas, sino en cocinas, hospitales, estaciones de metro o grupos de WhatsApp familiares.

"Frankenstein o el Moderno Prometeo", o simplemente "Frankenstein" (título original en inglés: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus), es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica, el texto habla de temas tales como la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y el atrevimiento de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. De ahí, el subtítulo de la obra: el protagonista intenta rivalizar en poder con Dios, como una suerte de Prometeo moderno que arrebata el fuego sagrado de la vida a la divinidad. Música y Ambientación: Dark Gothic Music - Dark Academia Finale - Fernando Velázquez The real Frankenstein - Johann Konrad Ultimate Soundtrack Suite - Alexandre Desplat Remixed by JoTa Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ X: @nebulectica

"Frankenstein o el Moderno Prometeo", o simplemente "Frankenstein" (título original en inglés: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus), es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica, el texto habla de temas tales como la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y el atrevimiento de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. De ahí, el subtítulo de la obra: el protagonista intenta rivalizar en poder con Dios, como una suerte de Prometeo moderno que arrebata el fuego sagrado de la vida a la divinidad. Música y Ambientación: Frankenstein - Alexandre Desplat Victor Frankenstein Suite - Alexandre Desplat Yuggoth - Graham Plowman Remixed by JoTa Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ X: @nebulectica

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Emily Franklin at www.emilyfranklin.com or on IG at emilyfranklinauthor   At the end of May, we attended a Carmichael's book event featuring author Emily Franklin, who has written numerous books. Her latest titled Love & Other Monsters is about a time in history that most English majors look on with awe and wonder. Her novel is about the summer of 1816 when Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, Lord Byron and John Polidori traveled to Switzerland and, as the legend goes, told scary stories to each other, which ended up leading to the first vampire story and the book we now know as Frankenstein. But Franklin's novel focuses on a member of the party who doesn't get any acknowledgement—Mary's step-sister Claire Clairemont. Emily did a great job making the Carmichael's audience want to learn more about Claire's story, so we invited her on to share it with our listeners.     And for our book recommendation segment of the show, we are talking Shakespeare, the Bard, the Swan of Avon, Willy Shakes.  Shakespeare is such a touchstone in literature in ways that we don't regularly think about like classic phrases and tropes.  But you don't have to be (or not to be) a Shakespeare scholar to enjoy the books we talk about this week.  We have a historical mystery, witty nonfiction, historical fiction, a memoir, a middle grade novel, and a novel in verse.  All are influenced in some way by Shakespeare's plays or the man himself.     Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin  2- Grandma Joy & Me: A Journey of Healing , One National Park at a Time by Brad Ryan  3- The Humming Room by Ellen Potter  4- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett  5- Summer of 1816: A World Without Summer by Nicholas Day  6- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley  7- The Vampyre by John Polidori  8- Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Mushrooms Taught Me About Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival by Maria Pinto 9- Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman 10- Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbly Weiden  11- Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbly Weiden  12- A Five Star Read of Fellow Book Lover Joshua  - Devotions by Mary Oliver  13- Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd  14- Much Ado About Mistletoe by Christina Dodd  15- Shakespeare: The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson  16- By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult  17- Enter the Body by Joy McCullough  18- Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench  19- The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt    Media Mentioned  1- The Bride (2026) 2- Guillermo de Toro article about Frankenstein: "Why Vampires Never Die" - https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/31/opinion/31deltoro.html

Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author Emily Franklin to discuss Love and Other Monsters, a novel that reimagines the origins of Frankenstein through the eyes of Claire Clairmont, Mary Shelley's often-overlooked stepsister. Listen as Emily shares the years of research behind the book, from uncovering Claire's letters and journals to exploring the remarkable summer of 1816 when literary history was made on the shores of Lake Geneva. They also talk about how themes of celebrity, power, women's voices, and climate resonate just as strongly today, along with Emily's unique writing process that brought Claire's forgotten story to life. 

"Frankenstein o el Moderno Prometeo", o simplemente "Frankenstein" (título original en inglés: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus), es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica, el texto habla de temas tales como la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y el atrevimiento de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. De ahí, el subtítulo de la obra: el protagonista intenta rivalizar en poder con Dios, como una suerte de Prometeo moderno que arrebata el fuego sagrado de la vida a la divinidad. Música y Ambientación: William and Father - Alexandre Desplat Gothic Horror Atmosphere Ultimate Relaxing Suite - Alexandre Desplat Remixed by JoTa Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ X: @nebulectica

This week we look at 90s TV, Beck, Christian Science, Mary Shelley, awkward coworker conversations, movie merch, Jackie Chan, Mitch McConnell, and Stephen King.Listen to the Jortscenter Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ioAsKKw7AhdJ0cCrasqfH?si=6c2cef121c3a4a9aJoin our Peloton!   https://www.patreon.com/JortsCenterFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342135897580300Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/jortscenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorts_center/Follow us on Twitter:@JortsCenterPod Will is @wapplehouse Josh is @otherjrobbins Ryan is @ryhanbeard Vic is @DokktorvikktorZack is @ZackVanNus

Have you ever trekked through the Arctic tundra in search of your shitty dad who made you out of corpses? No? Well, either way, Emma and Chloe have the episode for you! Listen in on their discussion about Guillermo del Toro's 2025 adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic Frankenstein for hot takes about giving Victor a tragic backstory, Jacob Elordi actually being a pretty good Creature, and just how Catholic this adaptation really is. Special thank you to Riley Hopkins for helping to edit this episode. Content warnings for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein include: death of a child, death of a loved one, death of a parent, false criminal accusations, a bunch of mental breakdowns, and bringing the dead back to life (he won't tell you how, though). Content warnings for Frankenstein (2025) include: death of a parent, death of a loved one, wolves mauling an old man, death of animals, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and bringing the dead back to life (like, really in detail he will tell you every bit of it). The articles and interviews Emma references in this episode can be found here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guillermo-del-toro-on-frankenstein-and-remaking-a-monster/ https://scriptmag.com/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-is-the-ultimate-distillation-of-his-screenwriting-craft https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/books/review/the-book-review-guillermo-del-toro.html? https://variety.com/2025/film/news/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-hollywood-mentorship-tiff-1236512295/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/making-of-frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-1236448616/ You can find Emma on bluesky at crabmoney.bsky.social and Chloe on twitter @chlosephine_ . Unnatural Selection and So Emo I Fell Apart are both a part of the Moonshot Network. If you like what you've heard and want to support them, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/moonshotnetwork The music for this show was composed by Jake Loranger. You can check out more of his work at https://amaranthine.bandcamp.com

"Frankenstein o el Moderno Prometeo", o simplemente "Frankenstein" (título original en inglés: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus), es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica, el texto habla de temas tales como la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y el atrevimiento de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. De ahí, el subtítulo de la obra: el protagonista intenta rivalizar en poder con Dios, como una suerte de Prometeo moderno que arrebata el fuego sagrado de la vida a la divinidad. Música y Ambientación: Frankenstein - Johnny Klimek Dark Atmospheric Music from the Shadowlands Dark Gothic Music - Dark Academia Eldritch Horror & Elder Sign - Graham Plowman Remixed by JoTa Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ X: @nebulectica

Marlon and Jake dive into the world of dystopian fiction, unpacking what truly makes a dystopia—and whether some of the genre's biggest ideas hold up under closer scrutiny. Along the way, they discuss why some dystopias feel more believable than others, how our understanding of these stories changes over time, and the real-world parallels that make them resonate long after the final page. Tune in as they explore how history, power, and human nature shape the worlds we imagine. Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper. The Giver by Lois Lowry Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow The Last Man by Mary Shelley 1984 by George Orwell Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban Pilgermann by Russell Hoban  The Road by Cormac McCarthy  Lord of the Flies by William Golding Pincher Martin by William Golding Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Bir şeyi sırf yapabildiğin için yapmak zorunda mısın? Tanrı gibi yaratma arzusu neden hepimizin bilinçaltında saklı? Frankenstein'ın canavarı bugün bir laboratuvarda değil de ekranlarımızın içinde mi yaşıyor? Guillermo del Toro'nun Frankenstein uyarlamasının dijital platformlarda yayınlanmasından yola çıkan bu bölümde, Mary Shelley'nin 1818'de yazdığı “Modern Prometheus”un çok katmanlı dünyasına dalıyoruz. Bu bölümde:  (00:00) Frankenstein'ın Uyanışı ve del Toro Uyarlaması (04:12) Mary Shelley ve Modern Prometheus (06:32) Yaratmanın Sorumluluğu (08:31) Carl Jung: Gölge ve Yaratıcı Arketipi (15:10) Mesih–Tanrı Kompleksi ve Narsisizm (16:59) Beynin Anlatı Ağı: Default Mode Network (18:52) Jim Jones ve Jonestown Trajedisi (23:19) Dijital Mesihler ve Gözetleme Kapitalizmi (25:23) Blade Runner: Yağmurdaki Gözyaşları (26:36) Kendi Canavarınla Barışmak Sunan: Barış ÖzcanYapımcı: Podbee Media Bu bölüm reklam ve sponsorluk içerebilir. Tüm bölümler, videolar ve daha fazlasına Podbee App ve podbee.com'dan ücretsiz olarak ulaşabilirsiniz.

This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning WWI novel Angel Down by Daniel Kraus. It's all one sentence, but we took several to describe how much we liked this one. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext month, we'll be taking a look at Mary Shelley's genre-defining novel Frankenstein. We have elected to read the original 1818 version of the Novel because...I dunno. We had to make a choice. The episode will happen live on YouTube on Friday July 31st at 9:30 PM Central Time!Support us on PatreonMatt's Twitter: @moridinamaelScott's Twitter:@scottdaly85Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmediaSee all of our podcasts and more at www.doofmedia.com

On a bright July afternoon in 1986, twenty-five-year-old London estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her office to show a house to a client her diary noted only as "Mr Kipper," and she was never seen again.==========HOUR ONE: It is considered by many, Britain's most well-known disappearing person case. Even now, over three decades later, people in the UK are still fascinated and intrigued by the unexplained vanishing of Suzy Lamplugh. (The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery) *** John List planned the murders of his own family so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (The Family Man Who Murdered His Family) *** We'll look at what it was like to be a woman in the 17th Century… and accused of witchcraft. (Witchly Accusations) *** If you drink whiskey, or even if you don't, you're likely familiar with “Jameson Irish Whiskey.” But did you know that cannibalism played a part in its history? (Whiskey and Cannibalism) *** A strange phenomenon takes place in Arkansas, and despite the numerous sightings and investigations, there is still no explanation for it. (Unexplained In Arkansas)==========HOUR TWO: Seeing a lifelike human skeleton in a doctor's office, especially in the past couple of centuries, was – and in many cases still is - commonplace. But where did one go to get such lifelike skeletons if you were a doctor in the 1800s? Why, a skeleton factory, of course! (The Skeleton Factory) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn't enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn't any better. So it's probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate) *** In March of 2004, teenager Brianna Maitland left work in the late evening hours and was never seen again. To this day it is still one of Vermont's most infamous mysteries. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** Plus, “The Haunted Adirondack Mountains”==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Parents always feel their child is special in some way – something that makes their child better in some way than other children. Parents of indigo children are no different, with some parents thinking their children have psychic abilities. Doctors say that these children have ADD or ADHD, but one parapsychologist says indigo children have something even more special – possibly even paranormal - inside them. (Supernatural Indigo Children) *** When you think of a mad scientist you most likely think of Victor Frankenstein – but it's rumored Mary Shelley took inspiration for the character from a real mad scientist by the name of Andrew Ure. (Andrew Ure: A Real Life Mad Scientist) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn't enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn't any better. So it's probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:"The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery” by Amelia Gentleman for The Guardian: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2v2z6tp6“The Family Man Who Murdered His Family” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392yt322“Witchly Accusations” by Jessica Nelson for the UK's National Archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j7nnd3ax“Whiskey and Cannibalism” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9rx24777“Supernatural Indigo Children” by Gina Dimuro for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/apk85b29“Unexplained in Arkansas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27zaptdb“Haunted Adirondack Mountains” by Molly Briggs for Paranormality Magazine: http://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Skeleton Factory” from Strange Ago: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2j8reje3“Andrew Ure: A Real Life Mad Scientist” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3n5tfpeh“The Murder of Nurse Cindy” posted the The Trouble With Justice: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kfah7mv“The Lynching of Cattle Kate” posted at Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utdy2sh6“The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/je9s98ru==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Our story comes to an end as Vic and Frankie get some sleep and Walton heads back to his sister.This reading of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been sleepified as much as possible, but there are unavoidable references to the Big Farm, religion, and mental health. These topics may not be sleepy for all listeners.This episode originally aired on Sleep With Me Plus. If you'd like to hear more bonus episodes (and get episodes without ads), you can start a free trial at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusBe sure to check out Orlando Parkstop's STOP HATE fundraiser for the Trevor Project! Let me know if you donate or purchase something from an auction, and you'll have the chance to win some SWM swag and a LEGO kit!Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeThis episode is produced by Rusty Biscuit aka Russell Sperberg.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleepAQUATRU - AquaTru is a countertop water purifier tested & certified to remove 84 contaminants, including chlorine, lead, forever chemicals, and microplastics! Get 20% off your water purifier by going to AquaTru.com and using promo code SLEEP Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A forest lookout sits alone in a glass tower at 2AM and spots flames crowning two distant pines — a fire only he can see. By dawn there's no smoke, no ash, no scorched earth... and no fire at all. From phantom flames that burn and vanish to the burned Bigfoot pulled from a Nevada blaze and the UFOs caught streaking through wildfire smoke, tonight we wander into the strange and unsettling things that appear when the forests burn.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ghostflamesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjwtx7awFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The author of Frankenstein always saw love and death as connected. She visited the cemetery to commune with her dead mother. And with her lover. (Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery) *** A girl moves into a new apartment and discovers that a haunting doesn't necessarily have to be frightening. (Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment) *** The July 1886 murder at the Shawmut Avenue laundry was so shrouded in mystery that even the victim's name was uncertain. (The Wash-House Murder) *** Ghosts, high strangeness, and even Bigfoot – it appears they may all have something in common, and that would be forest fires. (Forest Fires and the Paranormal) *** How do you explain an experienced lookout reporting a blazing forest fire, only for it to disappear less than an hour later – leaving no trace? (Phantom Flames)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:03:57.045 = Show Open00:05:40.844 = Phantom Flames00:21:25.265 = Forest Fires and the Paranormal00:35:10.279 = Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery ***0048:57.368 = Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment00:52:28.197 = The Wash-House Murder ***01:01:09.811 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Phantom Flames” by F.A.Loomis from Idaho Magazine: http://ow.ly/beq730nL94u“Forest Fires and the Paranormal” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://ow.ly/ROYC30nL8n1“Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery” by Bess Lovejoy for the JSTOR Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y9cgd29w“Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment” by Cassie D, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo,com: https://tinyurl.com/ycexszvm
“The Wash-House Murder” by Robert Wilhelm, from the book “Wicked Victorian Boston”: https://amzn.to/2BGJOO0(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2021Weird Darkness opens a fire-themed descent that runs from a vanished forest blaze in 1976 Idaho through ghosts, Bigfoot, and UFOs born of wildfires, into Mary Shelley's graveyard education, a gentle apartment haunting, and an unsolved 1886 Boston murder.It opens with a U.S. Forest Service lookout stationed atop Pilot Peak in the Payette National Forest near Warren, high above the South Fork of the Salmon River, who woke sleepless at two a.m. in July 1976 and saw a bright orange triangle near a distant crest, then confirmed through binoculars two huge trees crowning out with flame. He calculated an azimuth with his fire-finder, radioed a two- to four-acre fire to the station fifteen air miles away, and watched it recede and vanish completely within forty minutes, leaving no smoke, no flame, and no charred ground at dawn six air miles out. Supervisors dubbed it the Pilot Peak phantom fire and sent smokejumper aircraft and hotshot crews to circle the ridge for nearly a week without finding a trace, until two months later a thousand-acre blaze on Zena Creek burned in roughly the same location he had reported.From there the episode widens into wildfires laced with the paranormal, beginning with the Curve Fire that struck South Mount Hawkins in the San Gabriel Mountains of California's Angeles National Forest on September 1, 2002, traced to a brittle 1935 wooden lookout tower and rumored to follow a cult ritual, after which hikers reported eyeless animals with hardened flesh and tall shadow figures akin to the Dark Watchers. It moves to the Battle Mountain Complex Fire near Battle Mountain, Nevada on August 6, 1999, where a letter forwarded to the Bigfoot Field Research Organization and a later call to investigator Thom Powell described firefighters capturing a burned, roughly seven-and-a-half-foot creature with a strong equine odor and near-human features. It closes with a July 2014 wildfire at West Kelowna near Vancouver, Canada, where a Castanet news video appeared to show an object shooting from a cloud, and a 2017 sighting by Arthur Frenette in New Hampshire's White Mountains, who watched a ball of fire plunge into Kinsman Ridge ahead of an out-of-control blaze.Next the episode turns to Mary Shelley, who in her 1831 introduction to Frankenstein traced her writing to her literary parents, though her mother, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman author Mary Wollstonecraft, died of puerperal fever days after her birth when Dr. Poignand removed the placenta with unwashed hands. Raised partly at her mother's grave in the St. Pancras churchyard, where she read her mother's work and escaped a strained home after father William Godwin remarried, the teenage Mary met Percy Shelley through the household and, at sixteen, declared love and reportedly first had sex among the tombstones. That fusion of reading, death, and forbidden knowledge surfaces in Victor Frankenstein's graveyard study of decay and in Godwin's 1809 Essay on Sepulchres, which framed visiting the illustrious dead as a form of communion the daughter carried into her novel of a creature assembled from corpses.From there the tone softens with a benign haunting recounted by a woman named Cassie, who moved into a larger, better-kept apartment over Christmas 2018 and lived there three months before moving in with her boyfriend. The internet blinked off repeatedly, cell reception failed in parts of the unit, electrical sockets quit working, bulbs burned out fast, and the shower switched itself on while she was away at classes. One night around one a.m. she and her boyfriend both heard the pitter-patter of bare feet in the kitchen, yet she never felt threatened, and when she left she said goodbye to whatever shared the space with her.The episode closes with the Wash-House Murder, the July 1886 killing of a Chinese laundryman found stabbed fourteen times in his Shawmut Avenue laundry in Boston's South End, his braided queue cut off and the five hundred dollars he had saved for a return to China gone. The victim's name was never certain, printed variously as Bin Chong, Ding Chong, and Wong Kong, and the case drew the Boston Police into a Chinatown governed by rival companies named Moy, Ching, Lee, and Sing. Detectives questioned the violent Moy company leader Ah Moy Chong and brought in New York interpreter Warry S. Charles, but the murder was never solved, and Charles himself was convicted of first-degree murder in 1908 after importing hatchet-armed assassins as a tong leader, leaving four dead in Chinatown.

Back in 1818, the same year *Frankenstein* hit the shelves, a Scottish professor named Andrew Ure decided to see if electricity could actually bring a dead body back to life—so he hooked up a freshly executed murderer to a current and watched in fascination as the corpse twitched, "breathed," and even made terrifying expressions that sent witnesses into a panic.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AndrewUreREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/58czndx7FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1800s numerous scientists were trying to find the reason for life in the hopes of staving off death or even bringing the recently dead back to life. But in 1818 one scientist named Andrew Ure attempted to do even more – to bring the brain of dead human back into the living. And ironically, his experiments took place the very same year the novel “Frankenstein” was published. (The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein) *** They say the family that plays together stays together… but does that also mean that the family that crimes together does time together? We'll look at a few true cases of parents committing crimes – and getting help from their children in doing so. (The Family That Preys Together) *** A hunter comes across a wild man in the woods… but what he hears from the humanoid doesn't sound like a man at all. (The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope) *** What would you do if you showed up to work one morning and your employer asked you to help dispose of a dead body? Don't be so quick to say that would never happen. That's just one part of the story of one of the most notorious crimes of 19th century America – the murder of John Parkman. (Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt) *** Skipping church to go fishing might get you more than just a guilty conscience – especially if you believe the strange story of the Lambton Worm. (The Legend of the Lambton Worm)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Excerpt from Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein”00:00:49.707 = Show Open00:03:06.456 = The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein00:11:54.238 = The Family That Preys Together ***00:31:59.759 = The Man I Saw Through My Night-Vision Scope ***00:40:02.958 = Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt00:50:44.058 = Legend of the Lambton Worm ***00:59:16.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Family That Preys Together” by Chrys for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2sv76asj“The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pevzd6e“Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7tpj8wmv“The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope” from PerpetualConnection: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e6nrd3h“The Legend of the Lambton Worm” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/52t8cfnc(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November 09, 2021

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Vic prepares to receive his award for Most Resilient Person Ever but first has to take one more trip.This reading of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been sleepified as much as possible, but there are unavoidable references to the Big Farm, religion, and mental health. These topics may not be sleepy for all listeners.This episode originally aired on Sleep With Me Plus. If you'd like to hear more bonus episodes (and get episodes without ads), you can start a free trial at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusGet your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeThis episode is produced by Rusty Biscuit aka Russell Sperberg.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleepCOYUCHI - Coyuchi offers luxury bedding, bath, and home products that you can feel good about. Made with natural fibers and certified to be free of toxins, they'll have you feeling great, too. Get 15% off their organic luxury bedding at coyuchi.com/sleep Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices