Best Post Script Audio Podcasts (2025)

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The Only Good Planet 40:32

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Dr. Kate Marvel builds climate models — digital worlds that simulate our possible futures. They can tell us how hot it will get, how high the seas will rise, and which forests will burn. But they can’t tell us what humans will do next — or how we’ll feel as the planet transforms. In this episode of A Matter of Degrees, we talk with Kate about her n…

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Faith and Industry in “There Will Be Blood” 48:43

2d ago48:43

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By Wes Alwan and Erin O'Luanaigh

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Freedom and Authority in Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” (Part 2) 49:05

18d ago49:05

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In Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” two conceptions of communal health do battle. Dr. Stockmann’s is progressive, focused as it is on the vitality of the young, their new ideas, and the possibility of growth into a better future, even if that means encroaching on the powers that be. His brother’s is conservative, focused on the use of authority an…

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Freedom and Authority in Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” 48:50

25d ago48:50

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In Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” two conceptions of communal health do battle. Dr. Stockmann’s is progressive, focused as it is on the vitality of the young, their new ideas, and the possibility of growth into a better future, even if that means encroaching on the powers that be. His brother’s is conservative, focused on the use of authority an…

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The Sun Is Having Its Day 48:22

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”In the midst of a lot of big, bad things happening, there's one big good thing happening on planet Earth right now.” Today on A Matter of Degrees, we’re bringing back the podcast’s very first guest — legendary activist and author Bill McKibben. Bill’s latest book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilizati…

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(post)script: Post-Gatsby 13:10

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By Wes Alwan and Erin O'Luanaigh

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The American Dream in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” (Re-Release for 100th Anniversary) 1:23:24

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Hard to believe that Subtext has been around for five years, and Gatsby for 100. To celebrate these anniversaries (and our hiatus in recordings for a long summer vacation), here’s a re-release of one of our early episodes (from November 2020). We all know this story, in part because it captures a period that will always have a special place in the …

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Cash In On Clean Tech Incentives (Before It's Too Late) 37:08

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Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” took a sledgehammer to U.S. climate policy, including tax credits for clean cars and appliances. These incentives were helping people cut pollution, lower their energy bills, and make their homes more comfortable. Trump’s bill eliminates the credits by the end of this year. Wait, don’t change th…

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Containment and Play in “Jaws” (Part 2) 49:20

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What is it about the activity of play that might be dangerous? How do we accommodate our impulses, relationships, and communal strivings, without being consumed by them? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Stephen Spielberg’s 1975 classic “Jaws.” Upcoming Episodes: Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” “There Will Be Blood,” “As You Like It,” “One …

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After Impact Season 2 Update 4:35

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It's true. I'm behind schedule. This Leo was seduced by the sweet siren song of her season! Since the completion of the scripts, I've recorded my lines and those with several old and new cast members and *some* of the sound effects. I hit a point where (with other obligations taken into consideration) I realized I would not have the time to complet…

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Containment and Play in “Jaws” 46:26

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We’re never told exactly how Martin Brody ended up as sheriff of a small beach community, despite his fear of the water. But his ultimate confrontation with the water, and the shark that inhabits it, have a fateful character that seems to implicate his own internal conflicts. Oceanographer Matt Hooper tells Martin that sharks are attracted to the “…

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The Door Slam Heard ‘Round the World: Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” (Part 2) 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Nora Helmer begins Act I as a devoted wife to her respectable husband, Torvald, and a devoted mother to her young children. She ends Act III by walking out on all of them and closing the door behind her. The emotional distance covered in these three acts (representing a span of just a few days in the lives of the Helmers) makes Nora one of the grea…

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The Door Slam Heard ‘Round the World: Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” 49:24

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Nora Helmer begins Act I as a devoted wife to her respectable husband, Torvald, and a devoted mother to her young children. She ends Act III by walking out on all of them and closing the door behind her. The emotional distance covered in these three acts (representing a span of just a few days in the lives of the Helmers) makes Nora one of the grea…

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Anti-Mystery in “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (Part 2) 48:12

3M ago48:12

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What happens, this film asks, when an event resists the imposition of order, stands beyond the reach of logic or even language? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “Picnic at Hanging Rock.” Upcoming Episodes: Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”; Jaws, Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on t…

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Glitch Tape 06: The Magic Shop 24:46

3M ago24:46

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In this week’s Glitch Tape, I utilize three distinct British accents to bring to life a short story about a man, his kid, and a “rum” shopkeep/conjurer in H.G. Wells’ short story, The Magic Shop. That’s GENUINE magic, of course. Anytime I can put on a wild cockney accent, I’m going to do it. This is the last Glitch Tape for now as I pivot my time a…

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Anti-Mystery in “Picnic at Hanging Rock” 46:04

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It’s Valentine’s Day in the state of Victoria, Australia in the year 1900. A group from a local girls’ school goes on an excursion to the foot of an eerie, vast geological formation called Hanging Rock. Three girls and one schoolteacher climb up to explore it. All but one are never seen again. This summary constitutes the essential plot but only th…

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Glitch Tape 05: A Slice of Life from 30 Years Ago 27:03

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On this week’s Glitch Tape, we time travel (my favorite thing) to July 1995, exactly 30 years ago, with an issue of LIFE. This is the absolute dawn of the Information Superhighway and even the personal computer as a Thing. I mean, now it’s in our pocket, but at one time, the entire concept of the “Net” had to be explained. We discover how Apple pit…

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S1E40 - Chapter 22: Post Script 5:55

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Thank you for listening to At the Bottom of the Garden. And even more thanks to the spectacular actors and creators that were willing to delay their well-deserved recognition until now. The Cast & Crew Tessa Thorn, who played the voice of Nadia Davis Taylor was played by Miller Power Daniel Wright, who played himself, and several one-off voices, wa…

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S1E39 - Chapter 21: The End 34:32

3M ago34:32

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In which we explain what happened, and conclude that the series has been a success. (Please forgive the dramatics. Everyone's fine, and there is absolutely nothing to worry about.) Transcript. -- At the Bottom of the Garden is written, edited, and narrated by Aidan Moss. Theme by audioquinn. Show Website: https://atthebottomofthegarden.lawofnames.c…

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“The Indian to His Love” by William Butler Yeats 37:50

3M ago37:50

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Wes & Erin discuss “The Indian to His Love.” Upcoming Episodes: “Picnic at Hanging Rock”; Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and “An Enemy of the People.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Medi…

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Glitch Tape 04: Her Climax 28:52

3M ago28:52

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WARNING: not for children's ears! Not Safe For Work! Will they make it work or will it crumble to dust? We reach the thrilling climax of this tawdry tale. And a story from a listener featuring an equal amount of nudity. Call (757) 7-GLITCH to leave your anonymous story and be featured in an upcoming episode. Follow me on instagram or bluesky for al…

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“Leda and the Swan” by William Butler Yeats 53:36

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Wes & Erin discuss “Leda and the Swan.” For paid subscribers, includes “The Indian to His Love.” Upcoming Episodes: “Picnic at Hanging Rock”; Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and “An Enemy of the People.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regula…

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S1E38 - Automatic Upload 9 19:52

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, & gunshots) ⊘YºP8B>}% 3.█=M A#&⎁ 𝐂⃥⃒̸𝐌⃥⃒̸𝐞⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐢⃥⃒̸𝐤⃥⃒̸ 1fN⎇Af⎎Ren@q#ed 1█-■-25 h&:3z of o}-'?8⧄ UplYT% F Transcript

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Glitch Tape 03: The Child Probers 21:03

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I swear this episode is not about grooming youngsters. From a 1977 TV Guide, we learn about how Big TV Commercial has been brainwashing us since the get go. Plus a delightful story about a road trip that was fire. 💨🔥 Call (757)7-GLITCH to leave your story and be featured in an upcoming episode. Check out the cover, the art, the Ants! and some ads f…

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S1E37 - Automatic Upload 8 25:36

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, mind control, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScri⊘YºPSynch 3.█=M User 𝐂⃥⃒̸𝐌⃥⃒̸𝐞⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐢⃥⃒̸𝐤⃥⃒̸ Ren@q#ed 1█-■-25 h&:3z of o}-'?8⧄ UplYT% 15:00 19-6-25 Transcript

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S1E36 - Automatic Upload 7 20:14

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, mind control, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScri⊘YºPSynch 3.█=M User 𝐂⃥⃒̸𝐌⃥⃒̸𝐞⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐢⃥⃒̸𝐤⃥⃒̸ Recorded 1█-■-25 24:3z of o}-'?8⧄ Upload 15:00 18-6-25 Transcript

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S1E35 - Automatic Upload 6 21:52

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, mind control, & unreliable/altered memories) Ech⊘ScrºbeSynch 3.█ User CMerrik Recorded 1█-6-25 2■-52 of 3-'?8⧄ Upload 15:00 17-6-25 < Transcript

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S1E34 - Automatic Upload 5 24:38

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, mind control, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScribeSynch 3.2 User CMerrik Recorded 15-6-25 24:39 of 30:00 Upload 15:00 16-6-25 Transcript

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The Artifice of Eternity in Yeats’s “Sailing to Byzantium” (Part 2) 41:53

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Yeats’s “Sailing to Byzantium,” and whether creativity can help us transcend mortality, and how artists should conceive of their relationships to nature and posterity. Upcoming Episodes: Yeats’s “Leda and the Swan” and “The Indian to His Love,”; “Picnic at Hanging Rock”; Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and “An Enemy…

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S1E33 - Automatic Upload 4 25:21

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, mind control, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScribeSynch 3.2 User CMerrik Recorded 13-6-25 25:22 of 30:00 Upload 15:00 14-6-25 Transcript

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S1E32 - Automatic Upload 3 23:52

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScribeSynch 3.2 User CMerrik Recorded 13-6-25 23:53 of 30:00 Upload 15:00 14-6-25 Transcript

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Glitch Tape 02: Her Irving 30:27

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WARNING: NSFW and for adult ears only. This week, we "thrust" ourselves into the world of paperback smut. Count how many times the word "flesh" is used; incidentally, one of my favorite words. And a story from a listener about a swan dive among strangers. Call (757)7-GLITCH to leave your story and be featured in an upcoming episode. Check out the c…

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S1E31 - Automatic Upload 2 21:34

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(This episode contains unreliable perception, & unreliable/altered memories) EchoScribeSynch 3.2 User CMerrik Recorded 12-6-25 21:35 of 30:00 Upload 15:00 13-6-25 Transcript

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S1E30 - Automatic Upload 1 24:23

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EchoScribeSynch 3.2 User CMerrik Recorded 11-6-25 24:23 of 30:00 Upload 15:00 12-6-25 Transcript

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S1E29 - We're going to do it 17:56

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(This episode contains unreality, unreliable perception, unreliable/altered memories, and self injury) The text in the book is different. Dan sees it too. We're going to Salburgen. Transcript -- If you’ve seen Aidan, or have any information about his whereabouts, contact me [email protected]. Show was created by Aidan Moss. Theme by audi…

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S1E28 - Chapter 20: Shadow on the Spectrogram 30:02

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(This episode contains self-injury, unreality, altered perception/memory, & false memories) I was able to get in to Aidan's laptop, and contacted some of the people he had been working with on his audio and was able to talk with Aaron from The Babylon Podject. Transcript -- If you’ve seen Aidan, or have any information about his whereabouts, contac…

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The Artifice of Eternity in Yeats’s “Sailing to Byzantium” 41:39

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Yeats’s poem “Sailing to Byzantium” begins and ends with the concept of reproduction. In the first stanza, this reproduction is natural and sexual, and in the final stanza is entirely a matter of artifice. The living songbird is transformed into both product and producer, with a form of singing that is gilded by a consciousness of its departure fro…

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S1E27 - lethimgo 0:18

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You must let him go. We love him. Begonias, geraniums, nasturtiums, and lilies rusty nails attempts to explain listen they have seen so much, and know so many things Transcript

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Glitch Tape 01: Poverty Stricken Teens 28:57

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Dive into the world of mid-century female conformity with excerpts from a magazine for teen girls circa April 1960. Discover the optimal number of calories "Fat Pat" consumes thanks to her willpower. Learn the optimal height and weight if you stand any sort of chance of winning Miss Teen 1960. And, most importantly, educate yourself on the newest p…

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Season 2 Release Date & The Glitch Tapes 4:47

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Long story short: Season 2 of After Impact is coming Friday, August 22. Until then, enjoy some contraband and some of YOUR stories on The Glitch Tapes. Call in with your own story (757)7-GLITCH!! Support the showBy Rebecca Kopycinski

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S1E26 - Chapter 19: No Secret Lives 21:26

4M ago21:26

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(This episode contains altered & unreliable memory, and altered perception) Good news- my boyfriend was NOT living a secret double life. Bad news- I'm finding out there is a LOT he didn't tell me. Episode transcript. -- If you’ve seen Aidan, or have any information about his whereabouts, contact me at [email protected]. Show was created by…

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S1E25 - Chapter 18: Dr. Underhill 23:22

5M ago23:22

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(This episode contains unreality & altered perception) I (Chris) have been listening to Aidan's episodes, and there's some things I think you should know. Also, I tried to read Nadia's next story. I'm not very good at it. Episode transcript -- If you’ve seen Aidan, or have any information about his whereabouts, contact me [email protected]…

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The Evil of Banality in “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) – Part 2 38:01

5M ago38:01

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic, and why it is that Satanic evil, when confronted with life’s very frightening realities—including pregnancy itself—turns out to be so banal. Upcoming Episodes: Yeats: “Sailing to Byzantium,” “Leda and the Swan,” “An Indian to His Love.” For bonus content, become a paid subscribe…

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S1E23 - Chapter 17: ours 0:34

5M ago0:34

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Aidan is in a tunnel. He walks. Down, and down, and further still. He had been trapped. We tried to make them understand. He was so glad to hear water, somewhere. Aidan is gone. It is driving Chris mad He could tell you that he is happier here He has been found. We have taken him home It’s not fair. We love him. He is safe. Transcript…

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S1E24 - Chapter 16: Through the Ethernet Cable 7:51

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I (Chris) am going to try to continue the podcast. Just until Aidan gets back. Transcript -- If you’ve seen Aidan, or have any information about his whereabouts, contact me [email protected]. Show was created by Aidan Moss. Theme by audioquinn. Show Website: https://atthebottomofthegarden.lawofnames.com/ Social Media: BlueSky as @fairyga…

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S1E22 - Did one of you... 2:10

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I appreciate the attention on Aidan's disappearance, but please don't send me anything else. Transcript -- At the Bottom of the Garden is written, edited, and narrated by Aidan Moss. Theme by audioquinn. Show Website: https://atthebottomofthegarden.lawofnames.com/ Social Media: BlueSky as @fairygardenpod Via the Law of Names Media Tumblr. Discord: …

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The Evil of Banality in “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) 42:06

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On the surface, “Rosemary’s Baby” is a horror film about a woman who gets taken advantage of by a satanic cult and impregnated by the Devil. In the end, it seems to be a satire on the competing entrapments of domesticity and ambition, and the boring conventionality of people who hope that opposition to convention will allow them to retrieve their l…

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S1E21 - I don't know what to do 3:45

5M ago3:45

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Please, Aidan, come home. if you know anything about where he is or how I can reach him, please contact me at [email protected] Transcript -- At the Bottom of the Garden is written, edited, and narrated by Aidan Moss. Theme by audioquinn. Show Website: https://atthebottomofthegarden.lawofnames.com/ Social Media: BlueSky as @fairygardenpod …

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S1E20 - If you're listening to this 5:41

5M ago5:41

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My name is Chris Merrick, I'm Aidan's boyfriend. He's been missing since May 6. if you know anything about where he is or how I can reach him, please contact me at [email protected] Transcript -- At the Bottom of the Garden is written, edited, and narrated by Aidan Moss. Theme by audioquinn. Show Website: https://atthebottomofthegarden.law…

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S1E19 - Chapter 15: They are the hope of the hollow, to whom the monarchs kneel, for whom the bells are rung. 18:33

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(This episode contains unreality & altered perception/memory) I sound crazy. Maybe I am crazy. I could be crazy. Great Aunt Nadia was crazy. Eventually. They say she was crazy. But it wasn’t 𝐚⃥⃒̸ 𝐝⃥⃒̸𝐫⃥⃒̸𝐞⃥⃒̸𝐚⃥⃒̸𝐦⃥⃒̸. Episode transcript. -- Theme composed and performed by audioquinn. Find out more about the show. It 𝐢⃥⃒̸𝐬⃥⃒̸ time.…