Podcasts by Bite the Pen

(Ep. 40) The Pencracker (P.2) from 2022-12-23T17:58:28

Part two of our holiday episode: the story of The Nutcracker Ballet. Spanish chocolates, Arabian coffee, Chinese tea... are these character dances or favored imports of 19th century Russia? What...

(Ep. 39) The Pencracker (P.1) from 2022-12-15T13:40:01

'Tis the season again! Take a crack at this old household tool, folksy doll and unusual fairytale. Forewarning, once you've broken Crackatook, watch for Queen Mouserinks on your seventh step bac...

(Ep. 38) Women of the Junglepen from 2022-11-10T07:42:10

Welcome to the junglepen! Watch out for that tree! But don't worry, you have a strong (pen)pack of women to protect you. 🌿🦟🌿🦍🌿🦜🌿

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Episode 31: Folk Ballpens from 2021-11-22T13:54:05

What are folk ballads? And are they the same thing as folk songs? Join us on our travels through old Germany to the American west!

Episode 30: Scooby Dooby Pens from 2021-10-26T16:54:50

It's Halloween once more, the best time of year! How's a little nostalgia for the 52 year span of the most well-known monster hunter show!

Episode 29: Dragons of Pen (Pt.3) from 2021-09-20T12:18:54

The dragon saga comes to a mighty end. 🔥🐉

Episode 28: Dragons of Pen (Pt. 2) from 2021-08-07T12:42:03

Special thanks to our special guest! Lora gives us the downlow on The Dragons of Pern. Giant dragons, sci-fi, genetics, evolution, aliens, and fire stones!

Episode 27: Dragons of Pen (Pt. 1) from 2021-07-05T12:23:37

Dragons!!!

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Episode 26: Mulan: the Pen Warrior (Pt. 4) from 2021-06-04T17:36:15

The final installment of our Mulan saga! Thanks for listening :) 

Episode 25: Mulan: the Pen Warrior (Pt. 3) from 2021-05-08T12:38:51

Part 3 is here! 

Episode 24: Mulan: the Pen Warrior (Pt. 2) from 2021-03-15T15:13:26

The saga continues.... 

Episode 23: Mulan: the Pen Warrior (Pt. 1) from 2021-02-15T16:12:07

We're back. And we have quite the saga for you. Let's take a trip to ancient China and travel all the way back to the 21st century! 

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Episode 22: Call Me Pens from 2020-12-20T17:14:24

Char and Jen review and discuss the 2001 film, Call Me Claus, aka: the holiday movie you missed that's actually good. 

Happy holidays!

Episode 21: Goosepens and Penbumps from 2020-10-26T19:19:41

Char and Jen are talking about the the most popular children's horror series (not something we expected to discuss!). Bring your cup of apple cider, a blanket, and listen to this spooky episode....

Episode 20: Penkle in Time Pt.2 from 2020-10-06T16:27:36

Char and Jen finish up their talk on Wrinkle in Time! 

And, happy October! Our Halloween episode is in the works. What's your favorite Goosebumps book? 

Let us kn...

Episode 19: Penkle in Time Pt. 1 from 2020-09-24T17:00:25

Jen and the dubious Char are talking about Wrinkle in Time. Movies, book, controversy, religion... it's a fun one!

Episode 18: The Archepens Pt. 4 from 2020-08-09T14:53:17

Char and Jen are back again! This is the last part of our archetypes episodes! We're talking about the shadow (ooo!) and the trickster (ahhhh). Enjoy, and thank you for listening! :) 

Episode 17: The Archepens (Pt. 3) from 2020-07-07T13:45:39

Char and Jen are talking about three more archetypes: the Herald, the Mentor, and the Threshold Guardian. Enjoy, and thank you for listening! :) 

Episode 16: The Archepens (Pt. 2) from 2020-06-21T10:38:07

Char and Jen continue their deep dive into the archetypes. Hello allies and shapeshifters! 

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Episode 15: The Archepens (Pt. 1) from 2020-06-01T18:26:59

Char and Jen are talking about the archetypes (hey what's up Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung). In this episode, they're talking about "the hero." (Remember: "heroine" is a meaningless word! "Hero"...

Episode 14: The Pen Zone Pt. 2 from 2020-04-22T16:34:54

Jen and Char finish their discussion on the Twilight Zone! (This is a long episode, guys!) 

Episode 13: The Pen Zone Pt. 1 from 2020-04-05T17:01:02

Jen and Char discuss the Twilight Zone! Sit back and relax while we enter another dimension! 

Episode 12: RaPENzel from 2020-02-13T13:44:15

Char and Jen are talking Rapunzel. Watch out for spikes when you're pushed out of towers! And get your hair out of your face!

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Episode 11: Whale Pen-der from 2020-01-17T16:56:19

The ladies are talking about Whale Rider—book and movie. Sometimes life is over-whale-ming. Sit back and relax (unless your driving). 

Episode 10: Gift of the Pen-ji from 2019-12-24T15:40:59

Char and Jen are talking about the magi! Who are the magi? Who's Babushka? And O. Henry? What the heck? 

Happy holidays! ;)

Episode 9: The Penom Problem from 2019-11-17T15:07:04

Char and Jen are talking about the Venom Problem. 

What do these films have in common: Beverly Hills Cop, Training Day, Black Panther, the Spy Who Dumped Me, White House Down, Skyscraper ...

Episode 8: 2-Way and Beetlepen from 2019-10-31T14:59:59

Happy Halloween!! 

Jen and Char are joined by filmmakers Terry Borst and Claudio Ruben to discuss their new feature film 2-Way and give us the scoop on the cult classic Beetlejui...

Episode 7: Aladdin and 1001 Arabian Pens Pt. 2 from 2019-09-10T18:57:05

Char & Jen discuss movies and transformations in the second part of Aladdin and the 1001 Arabian Pens! 

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Episode 6: Aladdin and 1001 Arabian Pens Pt. 1 from 2019-08-31T12:23:23

We're talking Aladdin. Disney, Middle Eastern, Chinese, French and Egyptian history, Bollywood, stuck up writers from the 1800's, et al. 👌😉 

Episode 5: Pen-tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Crimes of Pen-dlewald from 2019-07-07T13:10:55

The "crimes" of Grindlewald? 😬😬 Join us for our discussion of the second Fantastic Beasts installment. Tell us what you think on Twitter or via ema...

Episode 4: Pen-tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Pt.2 from 2019-06-09T16:01:31

This is the second and final episode of the first Fantastic Beasts movie! Next: Fantastic Beasts 2 (The "Crimes" of Grindelwald). 

Episode 3: Pen-tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Pt.1 from 2019-06-09T13:42:29

Join us as we explore the first Fantastic Beasts movie! (Pt. 1 of 2)

Episode 2: Pen-istotle pt. 2 from 2019-05-01T14:47:33

Here's our follow up episode to Pen-istotle Pt 1! 

Episode 2: Pen-istotle pt. 2 from 2019-05-01T14:47:33

Here's our follow up episode to Pen-istotle Pt 1! 

Episode 1: Pen-istotle pt. 1 from 2019-04-06T13:38:06

Aristotle's Poetics, films, lady philosophizers, film school woes, laughs. 

Episode 1: Pen-istotle pt. 1 from 2019-04-06T13:38:06

Aristotle's Poetics, films, lady philosophizers, film school woes, laughs.