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  • Episode 63: JAWS with Ira Marcks
    Jul 16 2024
    We're back this week with even more sharks as we discuss all things JAWS with one of our favorite middle-grade authors, Ira Marcks! Is the story from the movie true? Why is this particular shark so scary? Why are we still talking about this movie almost 50 years after its release? Ira has answers to those questions and sooo much more. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable! Special thanks this week to Ira Marcks. Ira’s book’s Shark Summer and Spirit Week are available at Bookshop.org and wherever books are sold. To find out more about Ira, his work, and how your school or library can book an author visit, go to iramarcks.com Do you want even more info on the easter eggs and production stuff behind Shark Summer?! Go to sharksummer.com Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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  • Episode 62: Sharks
    Jul 2 2024
    What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word shark? Is it a sea predator with rows and rows of sharp teeth? Maybe it's a simple alternating E and F or F and F sharp played on a solo tuba? Or maybe it's a misunderstood fish whose representation in film has given them a bad name. Love them or fear them, we cannot wait to talk about one of our favorite creatures on not one, but two episodes this month. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable! Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ "USA Thousand Steps Beach Part 02" by freetousesounds is licensed under CC BY 3.0 Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    27 m
  • Episode 61: Baba Yaga
    Jun 18 2024
    Have you ever heard the name Baba Yaga? If so, what images come to mind? If you grew up with Slavic folklore, maybe you've heard tales of a child eating witch. Or perhaps you've heard stories of a kind-hearted sorceress. Good, bad, or indifferent, how can one figure symbolize so many seemingly opposing things? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    19 m
  • Episode 60: The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
    Jun 4 2024
    When it comes to unsolved mysteries, almost none are bigger or more widely debated than the disappearance of aviation innovator Amelia Earhart. What happened on that fateful journey? What became of Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan? And why do we struggle as humans so much with not having an answer? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH Give all the “father’s” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    18 m
  • Episode 59: Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura
    May 21 2024
    What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode artwork by Michelle Wang from The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth by By Thersa Matsuura, Illustrated by Michelle Wang is available NOW from Adams Media, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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  • Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy [ENCORE]
    May 7 2024
    A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    27 m
  • Episode 58: Skibidi Toilet
    Apr 16 2024
    Last fall it felt like every other email, review, or topic recommendation we received mentioned a YouTube series that had captured the imaginations of our listeners and literally BILLIONS of young people around the world. If you haven't heard about these giant, singing, war mongering toilets with human heads, you're in for a huge surprise. We're talking Skibidi Toilets on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: FACTOR Head to FactorMeals.com/unspookable50 and use code unspookable50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. while your subscription is active! STORYWORTH Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    15 m
  • Episode 57: Poppy Playtime and Horror Video Games
    Feb 21 2024
    We get a lot of amazing suggestions from our listeners of topics to cover on the show, but there's one topic that topples the competition: Video Games. Whether it's Five Nights at Freddy's, Doors, Hello Neighbor, Garten of Banban, or Poppy Playtime, there are tons of first person horror games that you want us to cover. Elise talks to gaming writer Melissa Sarnowski about one of your favorites and the horror genre's enduring appeal for middle graders on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks to Melissa Sarnowski. You can find some of Melissa's work at ScreenRant and GameSkinny You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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    18 m