Best Jonathan Inbody Podcasts (2024)

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22 - Don't Forget to Smile! 29:16

40m ago29:16

29:16

A woman under anesthesia for dental surgery is forced to confront an abusive specter from her past. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Psychological Horror, Body Trauma, Eating Disorders, Medical Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Ideation, Familial Abuse & Alienation, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Samantha Hunt, Charleston Harvey, Andrea Inb…

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21 - The Dunwich Horror 45:15

19d ago45:15

45:15

Two academics discussing a difficult student find themselves drawn into a strange web of occultism, small-town myth, and eldritch beings from outside our dimension. Adapted from "The Dunwich Horror," by H.P. Lovecraft. For my brother Joel. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cosmic Horror, Body Horror & Transformation, Social Discrimination, Mob …

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20 - A Leak in the Basement 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

After discovering a strange animal in his flooded basement, a man must find a way to satisfy the creature's growing hunger. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Alcoholism, Addictive Behaviors, Mental Illness, Animal Attacks & Animal Death, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Jonathan Inbody, Samantha Hunt, Sean C. Sanders, and Andrea Inbody. Wri…

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Introducing "I is for Investigate: The Shambler From the Stars" 9:25

3M ago9:25

9:25

Jon introduces the trailer for a new podcast he did some voiceacting in - "I is for Investigate: The Shambler From the Stars!" Based on a story by Lovecraft's friend and contemporary Robert Bloch, 'Shambler' follows a team of paranormal researchers investigating the mysterious death of author Phillip Truelove. Listen to the first four episodes now!…

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19 - The Pit and the Pendulum 31:05

3M ago31:05

31:05

A woman holds a priest hostage in a recreated death trap from the Spanish Inquisition, intent on securing his last confession. Adapted from "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Abuse of Power, Religious Trauma, Social Injustice, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Jus…

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18 - Clean Slate 36:50

4M ago36:50

36:50

A man struggling with his mental health finds himself at the center of a bizarre conspiracy involving the mascot of a cleaning supply company. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Intrusive Thoughts & Self-Harm, Alienation, Social Rejection, Paranoia, Persecution Complex, Disassociation, Mind-Control & Brainwashing, …

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17 - The Signal-Man 38:56

5M ago38:56

38:56

After an encounter with a terrifying supernatural entity, an overnight security guard tries to discover the specter's secret before he becomes its next victim. Adapted from "The Signal-Man," by Charles Dickens. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Existentialism, Social Isolation, Depression, Car Accidents, Body Trauma, Potential Violence & Death.…

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16 - Nosebleed 32:08

6M ago32:08

32:08

A Wall Street analyst finds himself in a life or death struggle when he is snatched off the street by a bizarre creature and carried up into the sky. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Addiction, Financial Ruin, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Andy Rich, Heather Dunham, Charleston Harvey, Oriana Quinn, and Justin Pope. Written & Di…

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One-Year Anniversary Minisode - Patreon Announcement & Promotions 24:47

7M ago24:47

24:47

With one year of Gray Matter behind him, Jon makes some exciting announcements and promotes his recent podcast appearances, including a collaboration with fellow audio dramas Your Horror Show and Ghost Wax. Then he promotes more stuff, thanks everyone, and reads a poem. Don’t ask me why, I just write the summaries. LINKS: Gray Matter Patreon - http…

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15 - Red Death 44:58

7M ago44:58

44:58

As a deadly pandemic sweeps across the country, a group of United States elected officials gather for a New Year's Eve party themed around the end of the world. Adapted from "The Masque of the Red Death," by Edgar Allan Poe. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Infectious Disease, Pandemics, Social Murder, Grief, Substance Use & Abuse, Apocalyptic…

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14 - In the Headlights 33:55

8M ago33:55

33:55

Four friends preparing to go their separate ways get taken for an unforgettable joyride. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Alienation, Social Rejection, Body Horror & Transformation, Disfigurement & Disability, and Potential Violence & Death. Starring Oriana Quinn, Jonathan Inbody, Eric Miller, and Justin Pope. Written & Directed by Jonathan In…

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13 - The Whisperer in Darkness 50:49

9M ago50:49

50:49

A podcaster travels to an isolated house in the mountains to interview a man who claims to have made first contact with a race of bizarre alien creatures. Adapted from "The Whisperer in Darkness," by H.P. Lovecraft. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Paranoia, Mental Illness, Conspiracy Theories, Climate Change & Mass Extinction, Cosmic Horror, …

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12 - Flesh & Blood 41:10

10M ago41:10

41:10

A woman caring for her sick brother must deal with the emotional and biological fallout after he begins taking an experimental medication. Adapted from "The Novel of the White Powder," from The Three Imposters; or, The Transmutations by Arthur Machen. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Family Conflict, Terminal Illness, Medical Anxiety, Mental I…

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11 - Lock the Door 36:00

11M ago36:00

36:00

A babysitter tries to protect a child from the monster in his closet. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Child Endangerment, Wild Animal Attacks, Violence Against Animals, Potential Gun Violence, and Potential Violence & Death. Starring Charleston Harvey, Samantha Hunt, and Andrea Inbody, with Jonathan Inbody and Oriana Quinn. Featuring…

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10 - The Man in the Mustard Suit 44:48

12M ago44:48

44:48

A police detective investigates a strange death connected to a mysterious late night talk show. Adapted from "The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Suicide, Mental Illness, Disfigurement, Cosmic Horror, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Mark Bogumil, Andy Rich, Samantha Hunt, Eric Miller, Jonathan Inbod…

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9 - Just Between Us 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

A woman fights for survival in a bizarre battle of wills after she finds herself embedded halfway through a solid wall. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Body Horror, Body Trauma, Disability & Disfigurement, Phobias, Serial Killing, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Samantha Hunt, Charleston Harvey, and Andrea Inbody Written & Directed by Jo…

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8 - Chrysalis 37:32

1y ago37:32

37:32

In the aftermath of a bizarre disaster, three strangers taking shelter together find themselves irrevocably changed. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Disaster-Related Trauma, Body Horror & Transformation, Cosmic Horror, Paranoia, Potential Violence and Death Starring Oriana Quinn, Samantha Hunt, Jonathan Inbody, and Eric Miller. Written & Dire…

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7 - Jackrabbit 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

A man is forced to confront mortality after being shown a vision of his own death. PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains a depiction of suicide. If you are suicidal or in crisis, call or text 988. They can help. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Suicidal Depression, Alienation, Existential Nihilism, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Jonathan …

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6 - Colony 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

A thief delivering stolen medicine to an illicit surgeon finds himself in desperate need of an unconventional medical intervention. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Body Horror & Transformation, Alienation, Medical Anxiety and Surgery, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Andy Rich and Scott W Hill. Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody. Edi…

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5 - All You Faithful 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

On Christmas Eve, a man visiting his family for the holidays is called out to an abandoned mineshaft by a voice claiming to be God. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Familial Rejection, Religious Trauma, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Oriana Quinn, Samantha Hunt, Justin Pope, and Andrea Inbody. Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody. Edi…

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4 - Recluse 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

A young professional and her date investigate the disappearance of a disgraced scientist and find his work has borne horrific fruit. Adapted from “The Food of the Gods,” by H.G. Wells. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Body Horror & Transformation, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Charleston Harvey, Eric Miller, and Oriana Quinn.…

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Profuse Thanks, Programming Notes, and 'Dying Feels Like Slowly Sinking' 18:24

1+ y ago18:24

18:24

As launch week winds to a close, Jon breaks character to thank the listeners, explain the show's monthly releases going forward, perform a bonus reading of his r/nosleep story 'Dying Feels Like Slowly Sinking,' and play the trailer for Tartarus, another audio drama podcast you should be listening to. Listen to Tartarus! https://linktr.ee/tartaruspo…

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3 - The Circle of Viy 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

A federal agent performs an autopsy on a mysterious corpse, but the answers he finds may shake the foundations of reality itself. Adapted from “Viy,” by Nikolai Gogol. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Mental Illness, Dissociation, Cosmic Horror, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Mark Bogumil, Scott W Hill, Oriana Quinn, and Samantha Hunt.…

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2 - The Damned Thing 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

A crisis counselor arrives at an isolated home in the mountains, where the home’s owner is convinced he has caught the impossible monster that killed his son. Adapted from “The Damned Thing” by Ambrose Bierce. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Mental Illness, Potential Gun Violence, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Samantha Hunt, Oriana Q…

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1 - Room to Grow In 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

An agoraphobe investigates strange sounds coming from the basement of his new house and begins to undergo a bizarre and hideous transformation. Content Warning: Includes themes and depictions of Mental Illness, Phobias, Alienation, Grief, Body Horror & Transformation, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Justin Pope, Mark Bogumil, and Andrea Inbo…

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Gray Matter - Series Trailer 2:26

1+ y ago2:26

2:26

Do not adjust your set. Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast launches October 24th. See you there. https://www.graymatterhorror.com/ Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrayMatterCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gray-Matter-An-Acid-Horror-Anthology-Podcast/100086243888954/…

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Gray Matter - Series Trailer 2:26

1+ y ago2:26

2:26

From author Jonathan Inbody, creator and host of the X Meets Y podcast, comes Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast, launching October 24th. See you there. Subscribe to the show! https://feeds.libsyn.com/435714/rss Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrayMatterCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gray-Matter-An…

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Say Goodbye to X Meets Y 37:54

3y ago37:54

37:54

In this third anniversary celebration and series wrap-up, Jon and Jeff reflect on three years of the show, discuss the ups and downs of podcasting, and make a few special announcements. Then, Jon thanks literally everyone, and the show goes out with a special surprise. Jon's Writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/InbodyWriter Jon's Amazon Author Page:…

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90 - Jurassic Park Meets Robocop 51:45

3y ago51:45

51:45

In this final episode, Jon and Jeff combine two genre classics. They pull from countless Hollywood franchises, create the first 'zooseum,' and discuss which prehistoric creatures would make the most effective killer robots. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-2105…

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89 - 10 Things I Hate About You Meets The Fly 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

In this episode, Jon and Sam make a Shakespearean love story between man and monster. Sam coins the phrase 'mind butter,' Jon delights in mantis maiden mayhem, and both of them consider the merits of comic and tragic romances. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-2…

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88 - Casino Royale Meets Scooby-Doo 46:09

3y ago46:09

46:09

In this episode, Jon and Jay make a mystery action-heist. Jon thinks every movie should have a 'Scooby,' Jay designs a themed casino, and they both show some love for undervalued character actors. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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87 - Jumanji Meets Muppet Treasure Island 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

44:46

In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a pirate-based board game movie. They talk about the board game movie subgenre, mythologize the age of piracy, and crank the knob marked 'Henson' up to dangerous levels. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meet…

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86 - Groundhog Day Meets Pacific Rim 43:54

3+ y ago43:54

43:54

In this special holiday bonus episode, Jon and Andrea make a time loop kaiju beat-em-up. They reflect on three years of podcasting tradition, discuss ways to reinvent the time loop movie, and celebrate the glory of robot on kaiju action. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/…

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X Meets Y is Ending 3:17

3+ y ago3:17

3:17

Jon explains why X Meets Y will end with episode 90 in March. Jon's Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/jonathaninbodyBy Jonathan Inbody

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85 - Maximum Overdrive Meets The Incredibles 44:19

3+ y ago44:19

44:19

In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an action-adventure road movie. They discuss the movie cocaine made, create a team of super-vehicles, and add in some strange cultural artifacts straight from the 70s. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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84 - The Mighty Ducks Meets Godzilla (2014) 47:37

3+ y ago47:37

47:37

In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a team-based giant monster movie. They discuss 90s iconography, talk about good and bad childhood sports experiences, and brainstorm a menagerie of animal-based kaiju. Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion) Check out Alter Nation! (https://pandamony…

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83 - Return of the Living Dead Meets The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

49:12

In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, & Babes) make a horror western. They discuss zombie biology, consider cowboy movie morality, and endlessly reference iconic moments from other movies. Check out The Vault's Return of the Living Dead episode! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=26) Check out Bots, Bugs, …

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82 - Scrooged Meets Pulp Fiction 46:41

3+ y ago46:41

46:41

In this episode, Jon and Sam make an holiday ensemble ghost story. They discuss modular storytelling, reveal a terrible truth about Santa Claus, and consider the merits of time-themed ghosts. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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81 - Jack Frost Meets Apocalypse Now 51:53

3+ y ago51:53

51:53

In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a magical winter war movie. Jon talks about stock war movie characters, Jeff shares a tale of true military trauma, and both of them brainstorm ways for snowmen to kill. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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80 - Die Hard Meets Citizen Kane 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

In this episode, Jon and special guest author Anthony Wendel (Santa Claus Conquers Manos: The Hands of Fate) make a holiday morality tale. They discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, develop a winter-themed Disneyland, and constantly repeat the phrase 'Uncle Santa.' Buy Anthony's book! (https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Conquers-Man…

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79 - Knives Out Meets Blade Runner 46:12

3+ y ago46:12

46:12

In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an android murder mystery. Jeff questions the usual suspects, Jon rips off no one's favorite Spider-Man villain, and they both talk about the ins and outs of whodunnits. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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78 - Back to the Future Meets Cast Away 46:27

3+ y ago46:27

46:27

In this very Zemeckis-y episode, Jon and Sam make a time-travel island adventure. They discuss the two different kinds of time-travel movies, discover an exciting new method of self-sabotage, and develop a very specific type of chase sequence. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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77 - Frankenstein Meets Osmosis Jones 45:55

3+ y ago45:55

45:55

In this bonus third Halloween episode, Jon and independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Blood Rites of the Vampyr) make a patchwork monster like no other. They discuss mad science, consider the ins and outs of multi-level storytelling, and commit endless crimes against wordplay. Watch Seb's film! (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bloodritesofthevampyr) Apple Pod…

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76 - Creature From the Black Lagoon Meets Deep Red 50:27

3+ y ago50:27

50:27

In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a monster murder mystery by mixing two masterpieces. Jeff takes inspiration from an unexpected source, Jon references everything ever to exist, and both of them spend a lot of time designing a fish monster. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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75 - The Invisible Man Meets Air Bud 46:58

3+ y ago46:58

46:58

In this first Halloween episode, Jon and Sam make an animal-centric thriller. They talk about systematic scifi supervillain stories, the legality of animal crime, and the looming spectre of an abusive clown. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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74 - Unbreakable Meets Toy Story 48:23

3+ y ago48:23

48:23

In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton (The Panel Discussion) make an action figure identity drama. They talk about plot twist placement, develop a Cold War toy line, and discuss existentialism as both comedy and tragedy. Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion) Read Jon's new short story! (htt…

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73 - Kung Fu Panda Meets Friday the 13th 41:24

3+ y ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Jon and Sam make an animated slasher. Jon vents his frustrations with Dreamworks Animation, Sam creates a new kind of meta-slasher, and both of them brainstorm ways to kill beloved cartoon archetypes. (Sorry for the minor sound glitches on my side of the recording. They get better as the episode goes along.) Apple Podcasts: https:/…

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72 - The Flintstones Meets Donnie Darko 47:42

3+ y ago47:42

47:42

In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a caveman tragi-comedy. They talk about great character actors, the boy who cried sabretooth, and the family unit as reflected through pop culture. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/…

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71 - Memento Meets Liar Liar 45:01

4y ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, Jon and Sam make a memory-oriented family comedy. Sam nails it right out of the gate, Jon is overly critical of birthday magic, and both of them discuss the pros and cons of unconventional storytelling styles. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-2…

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70 - The Lighthouse Meets Chicken Run 49:32

4y ago49:32

49:32

In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an allegorical psychological drama. Jeff talks about ethical animal husbandry, Jon brings in Noah's Ark, and both of them discuss animals as metaphors for human behavior. PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, Jon mixes up Zeus, Greek thunder god, and Proteus, Greek ocean god, which are two separate mythic characters that …

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