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Mary Shelley began writing her novel, Frankenstein, in 1816 when she was only 17 years old. Today it remains one of the most-assigned books of all time, finding it's way into classes ranging from Law to Scientific Ethics to Fashion to Politics.  Readers and historians have argued for centuries which is more intriguing - the book or it's author - and Dawn is here to tell you... Yes. 

Guest, Helen Shephard, is a British TV Host, model and comedian, who has no recollection of ever reading the book - and only cursory memory of the early film versions. However, as the recording took place right around Halloween, 2021 - she was intrigued by this ubiquitous monster and wanted to know the sexy story about his real origin. 

PART 1 - The Book, as written in 1818 (and republished in 1831) 

00:00:00 - Greetings and introductions.

00:05:45 - Helen's never read Frankenstein (she doesn't think). Dawn lays out her extensive research of the book and author. 

00:12:00 - Dawn's quick and dirty summary of the original Frankenstein. [Great cliff notes, kids! 23 minutes to a B+.]

PART 2 - The Author, Mary Shelley  - Where did this idea come from? 

00:39:37 - Welcome back, any questions?  

00:43:33 - Theory #1 - Frankenstein is about bad parents.

00:53:02 - Theory #2 - Frankenstein is about Death, and wanting to defy it. 

O0:57:20 - Theory #3 - Frankenstein is a warning to not Play God. First Science Fiction.

01:04:50 - So what is it, Mary Shelley? Where the HELL did you get this idea?

01:08:00 - The 'Summer of Love' - 1816 on Lake Geneva with Lord Byron. 

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Welcome brothers & sisters in blood, to another installment of our ongoing series called “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. This time we focus on one of our favorite bands of all time; the amazingly creepy-cool champions of Vinland: TYPE O NEGATIVE!. Join us in our Halloween-themed celebration of this band’s 7 killer albums and the big man that led this group: Peter Steele. If you don’t know this band, or if you are only vaguely familiar with them; do yourself a favor and check this out. Put on some black, turn on the creepy green light, pour yourself a cup of absinthe, and crank up the volume! 

This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that was trend-setting and had notoriety, but their brilliance and innovation have not been recognized nearly as much as your hosts think they should. We think they SHOULDA BEEN HUGER… and we are deadly serious about that!

If you want to check out The Swear’s latest 2021 performance in Pittsburgh, PA at N Stuff Music, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xEMat7_WJ0

Songs this week include:

1. “Blood & Fire” from Bloody Kisses(1993)
2. “Love You To Death” from October Rust (1996)
3. “Kill You Tonight” from The Origin Of The Feces (1992)
4. “Creepy Green Light” from World Coming Down (1999)
5. “Halloween In Heaven” from Dead Again (2007)
6. “Nettie” from Life Is Killing Me (2003)
7. “Gravitational Constant: G = 6.67 * 10-8 cm-3 gm-1 sec-2” from Slow, Deep and Hard (1991)

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This is the first week of our annual Halloween month of creepy shows! The boys provide a true appreciation of the grim and ghastly as they don all black garb, guy-liner, and a healthy dose of black no. 1 on their mop tops. That’s right, everything turns grey as they, once again, explore the dark and ethereal world of Goth Rock…

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing.

Songs this week include:

1. The 69 Eyes – “Gothic Girl” from Blessed Be (2000)
2. Rosegarden Funeral Party – “Fear Of Feeling Nothing” from At The Stake - EP (2020) 
3. The Damned – “Tailspin” from Not Of This Earth (1996)
4. Red Lorry Yellow Lorry – “Strange Dream” from Talk About The Weather (1985)
5. H.I.M. – “Beyond Redemption” from Love Metal (2003)
6. The Prophetess – “All I Want” from Dichotomy (1996)
7. Gene Loves Jezebel – “Evening Star” from Kiss Of Life (1990)
8. The Swear – “Echo Park” from The Swear (2005)

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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821.

Aaron and Holly break down, review, discuss and compare the 1818 novel by Mary Shelley and 1931 movie by James Whale, Frankenstein. Check out our website at https://www.adaptationconfrontation.com

Dust off the cover and get ready to dive into the pages of this episode where we quiz Kiley Samz on the history of books. We find out what the most expensive book is that Kiley has ever sold and the etymology of all her literary tattoos. And what authors would be at Kiley's ideal dinner party? Go ahead, judge this book by its cover!

This week on Another Miserable Podcast, tune in as we talk about some of the raddest and absolute weirdest depictions of Frankenstein in pop culture! 

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This episode begins with a very important announcement from our host April Wolfe about the future of Switchblade Sisters. But as far as guests go, this week we are joined by the phenomenal writer and director Nora Unkel. Her latest feature, A Nightmare Wakes, explores the personal turmoil of writer Mary Shelley. This is so appropriate because the movie she chose to discuss this week is James Whale’s classic, Bride of Frankenstein. Nora begins the conversation by elaborating on how Whale’s movie directly inspired her latest film. She also talks about having to ignore what is currently popular in modern cinema in order to pursue the projects she’s most excited about. And lastly, she and April dissect the gay undertones of the film, from director James Whale’s influence to the “archetypical Queen” Dr. Pretorius.

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If you haven’t seen Bride of Frankenstein – it’s fun!

With April Wolfe and Nora Unkel.

This week we dive into the oldest Geek we know! Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, considered by many to be the first science fiction novel gives quite a bit to gab about, all over a cup of tea!

This episode is obviously rooted firmly in our Should Have Been category. The Mission were an off-shoot of Sisters Of Mercy that took goth rock and combined it with classic rock and punk. Eleven full-length albums, (27) singles, (9) live albms, and (10) compilations & EPs and they are still going strong! 

Songs this week include:

1. “Sway” from Neverland (1995)
2. “Evermore And Again” from Blue (1996)
3. “Evangeline” from Aura (2001)
4. “Hdshrinkerea” from God Is A Bullet (2007)
5. “Sometimes The Brightest Light Comes From The Darkest Place” from The Brightest Light (2013)
6. “Tyranny Of Secrets” from Another Fall From Grace (2016)

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If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

This episode is obviously rooted firmly in our Should Have Been category. The Mission are an off-shoot of Sisters Of Mercy that took goth rock and combined it with classic rock and punk. Ten full-length albums, (27) singles, (9) live albums, and (10) compilations & EPs and they are still going strong! We couldn’t get through their entire discography in this episode, so expect volume 2 soon! 

Songs this week include:

1. “Wasteland” from Gods Own Medicine (1986)
2. “Over The Hills And Far Away” from The First Chapter (1987)
3. “Hymn (For America)” from Children (1988)
4. “Into The Blue” from Carved In Sand (1990)
5. “The Grip Of Disease” from Grains Of Sand (1990)
6. “Even You May Shine” from Masque (1992)
7. “Afterglow” from Sum & Substance (1994)

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https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Frankenstein sets out to create a person in what is one of the most unusual scientific experiments ever conceived. 

Ever wonder where Mary Shelley got the inspiration to write the very first sci-fi masterpiece?  This is the tale of not only Mary Shelley's life, but the inspiration leading up to the book and the inspiration her character Victor Frankenstein was influenced by. 

You don't need to have read the book to follow along with this one, but if you do want to read it first, there is a free copy on Amazon for kindle.  It takes about three hours to read and is well worth it because it is good!  I recommend the 1831 revision. also, there is always the library.

Hope you enjoy!  If you do, please subscribe!  If you have anything to add to the discussion you can find a post on Instagram under Dissecting Medical History.   I'd love to hear your thoughts about the topic.

What is it we do here at InObscuria? In the beginning, good always overpowered the evils of all man's sins... But in time the nations grew weak, and our cities fell to slums while evil stood strong. In the dust of hell, lurked the blackest of hates; for he whom, they feared awaited them... Now many many lifetimes later lay destroyed beaten down and only the corpses of rebels, ashes of dreams, and bloodstained streets remain... It has been written, "Those who have the youth, have the future". So, come now children of the beast; be strong and shout at the devil!

Songs this week include:

1. Samhain – “Halloween II” from III November - Coming - Fire (1986)
2. Type O Negative – “Everyone I Love Is Dead” from World Coming Down (1999) 
3. Lizzy Borden – “Psychopath” from Love You To Pieces (1985)
4. T.S.O.L. – “Silent Scream” from Dance With Me (1981)
5. Turbonegro – “The Age Of Pamparius” from Apocalypse Dudes (1998)
6. Hallows Eve – “D.I.E.” from Black Roses Sountrack (1988)
7. 45 Grave – “Procession” from Sleep In Safety (1986)
8. Helloween – “Dr. Stein” from Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II (1988)

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This episode offers a friendly warning: Never judge a book by its cover. 

Mary Shelley: Georgia Kate Haege. 

Lord Byron: Jacob Smith

Jane Godwin: Sarah Smith

Percy Shelley: T.J. Newton 

Written & Narrated by Gabrielle Mirabella

Music & Production by Ernie Bird

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Monsters are so important to know, to create and to attempt to understand. In this episode I share a little about monsters in art and a lot about my favorite monster...The Monster that Mary Shelley created in Frankenstein. We discuss how he is the patron monster for artists and how Frankenstein is a cautionary tale for creatives. Discover curated content at THIS LINK, including images of the art I discussed, links to information about the topics discussed, how to join Starling groups and the Spotify playlist around "The Monster." 

This is probably my last episode for 2020....as I have a lot to consider and cultivate in my own creative process. 

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing.

Songs this week include:

1. Fields Of The Nephilim – “For Her Light” from Elizium (1990)
2. The Julia Dream – “Beats So Dear” from Single (2006)
3. Southern Death Cult – “Patriot” from The Southern Death Cult (1983)
4. Bella Morte – “Final Words” from Songs For The Dead (2004)
5. Christian Death – “Romeo’s Distress” from Only Theatre Of Pain (1982)
6. Patricia Morrison – “Reflection” from Reflect On This (1994)
7. The Chameleons – “Swamp Thing” from Strange Times (1986)
8. The Swear – “I Sold My Soul On Gallatin Road” from The Clinic And The Sane (2020)

If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/

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