Curses and Colonizers in “The Mummy” (1999)

Who is Godot? Whether God, objet a, or an abstraction from any object that is supposed to resolve dramatic suspense, it is clear that Vladimir and Estragon imagine him to be an agent of salvation (even if they can’t remember exactly what it is that needs saving). Perhaps the name ...  Show more

Who is Godot? Whether God, objet a, or an abstraction from any object that is supposed to resolve dramatic suspense, it is clear that Vladimir and Estragon imagine him to be an agent of salvation (even if they can’t remember exactly what it is that needs saving). Perhaps the name ...  Show more

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In this special episode, Jacke pays tribute to a friend, including a consideration of endings and beginnings, mystery and grace, and two powerful works: John Berger's The Shape of a Pocket and James Joyce's masterpiece "The Dead." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ...  Show more

Finding beauty in ugliness...***Written by: Jesse Pullins and Narrated by: Nate DuFort***Content warnings: Domestic Abuse, Death of parents***Bonus Episode: "Der mampf" written by: Ryan Peacock***Check out our reward tiers at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound Design by Pacific Obadia ...  Show more