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Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)

Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)

FromDigital Folklore


Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)

FromDigital Folklore

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)
Trapped by local small business owner, Todd, the gang attempts a daring escape. However, the fabric of this reality seems to be unraveling around them. Will they escape? Is this how they ended up driving off a cliff? Is Digby going to set off on his own, or stick with the crew? Tune in for all the answers - or perhaps, just more questions.

In This Episode:

Several familiar voices from season two, all together!

Folklorists' favorite (and least favorite) emoji.

Uncomfortable browsing history.

Extreme supernatural happenings. (Super-nappenings?)

Retellings of a few contemporary legends.


Guests:


Josh Chapdelaine:  Co-Founder and Head of Production at Digital Void, an internet literacies collective focused on how new and digital media affects humans. Josh is also Associate Director of the Media Studies MA program at CUNY Queens College, where he also teaches podcasting, social media, and propaganda.


Joel Best, professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware; author of Halloween Sadism: The Evidence



Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker, distinguished service professor of English at Binghamton University.


Daisy Ahlstone, creator of Folkwise.


Dr. Kristina Downs, Executive Director at the Texas Folklore Society and Assistant Professor at Tarleton State University, host of Crime Lore.


Dr Cassandra Pfeifer, author, educator, and folklorist.


Featuring voice acting from:


Brooke Jennett of THIRTEEN as Digby



Rich Daigle of Mouth Almighty as Todd



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Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore. With topics ranging from the absurd to the unsettling, the Digital Folklore podcast is an accessible and entertaining way to learn about folkloric concepts and societal truths. Oh...and be sure to listen carefully—you never know what you might find.