Hush & Fable

sensitivejoy
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Hush & Fable is a narrative podcast of stories and books available through public domain. Each story, chapter, and book is narrated by Joy (sensitivejoy). The podcast is designed to be enjoyed as you rest, work, or however you please. If you enjoy narrative podcasts, this is a place you might enjoy cozying up and staying a while.

Episodes

  1. 09/29/2023

    Episode 6: Utter and Terrible Destruction

    In episode six, we begin the first chapters of Frankenstein. Chapters one and two are covered in this episode, as well as some final thoughts on who Shelley modeled the mother after. We just straight into the story in the beginning of the podcast, and save all dialogue and thoughts for the final section of the episode. Content warnings for today's episode include infant death and incest. Please take care of yourself when listening to the program. Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing intermittently through the podcast between transitions is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio. Podcast also includes music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

  2. 09/15/2023

    Episode 5: The Book of Misfortunes

    In episode five, we finally begin Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We begin with the first four letters of the work, which are in this episode. We discuss Mary Shelley's tragic life, her dances with loss, and the hypothesized influences on her work. What does Frankenstein mean to you? We look at allegories for Frankenstein and the possibilities of what it represents. Next episode we will begin the first chapters of Frankenstein. Content warnings for today's episode include infant death, suicide, antiquated/culturally offensive language, discussion of penal colonies, and emaciation. Please take care of yourself when listening to the program. Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing intermittently through the podcast between transitions is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio. Podcast also includes music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

  3. 09/08/2023

    Episode 4: Remember Your Oath

    In episode four, we finish John Polidori's The Vampyre. We discuss one particularly uncomfortable but common trope in gothic fiction; Where did it come from and what purpose does it serve? Additionally, what do YOU think of when you think of Gothic Horror? What stories or themes come to mind for you? Content warnings for today's episode include: incest, emaciation, mention of insanity, medical gaslighting, and death. Please take care of yourself when listening to the program. Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing intermittently through the podcast between transitions is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio. Podcast also includes music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

  4. 09/01/2023

    Episode 3: The Summer of Discontent

    In this episode, we read part one of John Polidori's The Vampyre shortly after discussing the impact of this work on gothic horror fiction and the Vampire genre as a whole. We revisit the Summer of Discontent from John Polidori's perspective and how his relationships influenced his work and life. We also discuss what's coming up next on Hush & Fable. Content warnings for today's episode include suicide, blood, death, sexism, vampirism, and guns. Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing intermittently through the podcast between transitions is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio. Podcast also includes music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

  5. 08/25/2023

    Episode 2: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know

    Episode two takes us to the famous summer weekend where four writer besties get drunk, possibly also high, and challenge one another to a writing contest of the supernatural variety. Also someone gets pregnant. We read Lord Byron's "Darkness," followed by the introduction of John Polidori's The Vampyre. Content warnings for today's episode include: mention of mental illness, incest, war, famine, death, infant death, blood, emaciation, and dismemberment. Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing intermittently through the podcast between transitions is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio. Podcast also includes music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

  6. 08/18/2023

    Episode 1: The Tell-Tale Heart

    Episode one features Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. With Halloween coming up, future episodes will cover other dark and gothic fiction, including The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and more. Content warnings for today's episode include: mention of madness, homicide, description of murder, dismemberment, and a mental health episode.  Introduction song is "Surreal Forest" by Meydän, licensed under Creative Commons. The song playing throughout Tell-Tale Heart is "Mystery Suspense Piano Theme - Oscar" by Keyframe Audio.

    Episode 1: The Tell-Tale Heart

  7. Trailer

    Season One: Trailer

    Hush & Fable is a narrative podcast of told stories and books available through public domain. Each story, chapter, and book is narrated by Joy (sensitivejoy). The podcast is designed to be enjoyed as you rest, work, or slip into a comfortable, easeful place. If you enjoy narrative podcasts, this is a place you might enjoy cozying up and staying a while.

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About

Hush & Fable is a narrative podcast of stories and books available through public domain. Each story, chapter, and book is narrated by Joy (sensitivejoy). The podcast is designed to be enjoyed as you rest, work, or however you please. If you enjoy narrative podcasts, this is a place you might enjoy cozying up and staying a while.

Information

  • Creator
    sensitivejoy
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © sensitivejoy
  • Show Website
    Hush & Fable