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Basic Pitches - The Watcher Feb 09, 2023

A woman needs someone to watch her laptop in a coffee shop, and only one man is up to the task. Jack pitches a story about an everyday hero pushed to the extreme. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

North Pole: A Christmas Fable Dec 23, 2022

When a boy hears he won't get any toys from Santa on Christmas, he decides to take matters into his own hands and sets off on a Grimm journey to the North Pole. Written and narrated by Andrew Farrier Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

When Fiction Turns Real Dec 13, 2022

A listener shared a creative and . . . risky? . . . undertaking inspired by one of our stories. In this episode, Andrew gets Jack and Matthew together to see their reactions. By the time it's done, we have a new sense of our grave responsibility as storytellers - but we still don't know if the blood was real.

Kaidan - Halloween Stories, Part 2 Oct 31, 2022

In Edo era Japan, there was a parlor game called Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, where people told one hundred ghost stories, hoping they might summon a real ghost. The Snake's Paw crew played this game once, many years ago, and now we'd like to invite y'all into the tradition. Here's seven stories for now. Maybe one day we'll reach 100. Your storytellers are: 1. Jack 2. Rosalind Sterling, blues_story_corner on IG 3. Saturdead from Reddit 4. Jordan Grupe 5. Matthew 6. Ella 7. Ginny Brown

Kaidan - Halloween Stories, Part 1 Oct 31, 2022

In Edo era Japan, there was a parlor game called Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, where people told one hundred ghost stories, hoping they might summon a real ghost. The Snake's Paw crew played this game once, many years ago, and now we'd like to invite y'all into the tradition. Here's seven stories for now. Maybe one day we'll reach 100. Your storytellers are: 1. Andrew 2. Basil H 3. John Angelo Cassaro 4. Eric Miller 5. MilfordCubiclePDX 6. @quackartist 7. Written by Freddi Brock, read by Henry Merfeld-Felling

Programming note and hello from Multiverse Con! Oct 14, 2022

Greetings and updates! Jack and Andrew are at Multiverse Con in Atlanta through 10/16 - come say hey if you're in the area - and we're about to get started again! We'll be on an irregular schedule for the foreseeable future, and the first installment could use your help.

Starship Mudskipper - Season 1 Complete Aug 02, 2022

Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matt Standley, Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helene Schmehl, High Priest Robi, Killian Guilbeaux, Eli Durr, and Mr. Creepypasta. Episode 4 Lyrics and Musical Direction by Erica Durr. Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch. With Creative Contributions by James Lanius. Starship Mudskipper is a serial science fiction podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Programming Note - Summer Break Aug 02, 2022

Programming Note - Summer Break by The Snake's Paw

Starship Mudskipper Season 1 Finale Jul 22, 2022

It all comes to this... The remaining crew of the Starship Mudskipper find themselves stranded in space with nothing but each other's company, a few cycle's worth of air, and a small army of deadly arachnimorphs trying to get through the door of their panic room to feast on their delicious faces. This truly is... the end*. Support us by donation at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helene Schmehl, High Priest Robi, Killian Guilbeaux, Eli Durr, and Mr. Creepypasta. Episode 4 Lyrics and Musical Direction by Erica Durr. Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch. With Creative contributions by James Lanius. Starship Mudskipper is a serial science fiction podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast.

Clone Of My Own! - The Complete Series Jul 15, 2022

The complete saga of one man's attempts to navigate the customer service hotline of a company that sells human clones. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, and Erica Durr Episode art by Murk Dreher

Basic Pitches - Gastula Jul 07, 2022

Everyone loves crossovers, sequels, villain redemptions, and unlikely romances. Jack pitches a story that manages to jam in all four. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

Noir City Blues, Season 1: Complete Series Jun 30, 2022

A compilation of the three episodes of season 1 of Noir City Blues. Episode 1 - The Stare Case Written by Jack Townsend. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Eli Durr, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, and Matthew Morris. Episode 2 - Murdered by Birds Written by Jack Townsend with creative contribution by Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, and James Lanius. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Helen Jaksch, Killian Guilbeaux, Andrew Farrier, Erica Durr, James Lanius, Matthew Morris, Jeff Quach, and High Priest Robi. Episode 3 - The Case of the Identical Tentacles Written by Andrew Farrier. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus appearances by Helene Schmehl and Killian Guilbeaux. Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Clone Of My Own - Part 3 [Final] Jun 23, 2022

The concluding episode of the three part Clone of my Own! series. Will the customer service issues be resolved? Tune in to find out! Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, and Jack Townsend Episode art by Murk Dreher

Basic Pitches - Griswald P Bear and the Case of the Heinous Honey Pot Jun 08, 2022

The idea for today's story comes from a listener - and so do plenty of ideas (and puns) along the way. This brainstorm was recorded live on June 6th, 2022. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

Programming Note Jun 05, 2022

Announcing an upcoming live event!

Noir City Blues, Episode 3 - Dick Tective and the Case of the Identical Tentacles May 26, 2022

When Dick Tective gets called to the scene of a bride dying at the altar, it seems like just another day on the job. But soon he's putting in unpaid overtime as the clues lead beyond his beat and beyond Noir City, into the lives of the mysterious twins he's been crushing on - and the shady past of the local mega-boss. Noir City Blues: Episode Three - Dick Tective and the Case of the Identical Tentacles Written by Andrew Farrier Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus Helene Schmehl and Killian Guilbeaux. Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Basic Pitches - Murder, He Guessed May 12, 2022

Matthew pitches a supernatural detective drama, and within minutes the team somehow takes it into the high-stakes world of competitive library science. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

Clone Of My Own! Part 2 Apr 28, 2022

An irate customer calls the Clone of my Own! support hotline again to complain about his ongoing clone problems. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, and Erica Durr Episode art by Murk Dreher

Murdered by Birds Apr 14, 2022

Fresh off the Stare Case, Noir City's top (and possibly only) homicide detective - Richard Tective - learns that a group of crows can be... deadly. Noir City Blues: Episode Two - Murdered by Birds Written by Jack Townsend With creative contribution by Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, Andrew Farrier, and James Lanius. Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, Erica Durr, James Lanius, Matthew Morris, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Killian Guilbeaux Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Basic Pitches - An AbunDANCE Of Caution Mar 31, 2022

Tyler returns to help us transform our pandemic experience into a musical variety show. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Today we have the guest talents of Tyler D'aquilla (and Matthew, unfortunately, could not attend this session). Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

19. Ride or Die Mar 17, 2022

A fun night out in New Orleans' French Quarter goes exactly the way it's supposed to. Support us by donation or subscription at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written and narrated by Andrew Farrier

Livestream this Saturday! Mar 16, 2022

The Snake's Paw will be hosting its first AMA live on Saturday, March 19 at 2 PM central time! Jack, Matthew, and Adam will be answering your questions via the Snake's Paw channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowuU1RYshagub3gp3HaahQ Feel free to drop in on YouTube or any of our other platforms to share questions in advance.

18. Clone of My Own! Mar 03, 2022

An irritated man calls a customer support hotline several times to complain about his recently purchased clone, only to have the issue get progressively worse. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, and Jack Townsend Episode art by Murk Dreher

17. Starship Mudskipper: Episode 3 - Bag of Teeth (The Sad Barry Episode) Feb 17, 2022

While the Mudskipper crew finally checks out the distress beacon they received two episodes ago, Barry casually (and not at all desperately) tries to find a date to the Love Day dance. Support us by donation at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, and Helene Schmehl Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch

16. Basic Pitches - Joseph's Secret Feb 03, 2022

With the help of our pal Tyler, we transform the Epiphany story into a disco star-showcase multimedia extravaganza. Support us by donation or subscription at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Today we have the guest talents of Tyler D'aquilla. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art And for that incident that only Jack knew about: https://hermitknut.tumblr.com/post/170202817159/the-1969-easter-mass-incident

15. The Stare Case Jan 21, 2022

Today's radio play on display: a mystery with sword play, word play... and foul play. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Eli Durr, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, and Matthew Morris.

14. Margery & Houdini, Part 4 - Broken Spirits Jan 06, 2022

In the 1920s, Harry Houdini was on a mission to debunk mediums who claimed to communicate with the dead. This eventually led him to an extraordinary woman named Mina Crandon. Based on true events, Margery & Houdini relates how the most mystifying medium of her day and the most famous escape artist of all time came to meet each other - and how each struggled to prove the other wrong. In Part Four, the committee tests Margery's powers by locking her in constraints, leading to a confrontation with Walter and the conclusion of the contest. Support us by donation or subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier with help from Jack Townsend With the voices of Helen Jaksch, John Angelo Cassaro, Andrew Farrier, Harmon Gunston, Jeff Quach, Jack Townsend, Lincoln Belleville, Matt Standley, Lady Delaney, and Anne Mammoth Recording help from James Lanius Mixing, mastering, and sound design by Zak Lanius Episode art by Murk Dreher Archival image acquired via Library of Congress

13. Margery & Houdini, Part 3 - Grasping in the Dark Dec 30, 2021

In the 1920s, Harry Houdini was on a mission to debunk mediums who claimed to communicate with the dead. This eventually led him to an extraordinary woman named Mina Crandon. Based on true events, Margery & Houdini relates how the most mystifying medium of her day and the most famous escape artist of all time came to meet each other - and how each struggled to prove the other wrong. In Part Three, Houdini and his colleagues converge on the Crandon household, witnessing for the first time the phenomena they're supposed to declare real or false. Support us by donation or subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier with help from Jack Townsend With the voices of John Angelo Cassaro, Harmon Gunston, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, and Helene Schmehl Recording help from James Lanius Mixing, mastering, and sound design by Zak Lanius Episode art by Murk Dreher Archival image acquired via Library of Congress

12. Basic Pitches - The Flailing Dead Dec 27, 2021

Muppets + zombies = postmodern meta-fictional fugue? Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/art

11. The Longest Take Dec 23, 2021

A short narrated story about a bizarre cinematic experiment. Written by Matthew Morris, narrated by Andrew Farrier. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw And find all things Snake's Paw at http://thesnakespaw.com

10. Basic Pitches - Slay Bells (The Christmas Episode) Dec 20, 2021

He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he's got a thirst for human blood every Christmas he must slake. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. For this episode, we had the guest talents of Erica Durr. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/art Today's story pays various levels of respect to the films Twilight (2008), Underworld (2003), 30 days of night (2007), Priest (2011), The Omega Man (1971), Blade (1998), Blade II (2002), Daybreakers (2009), Santa’s Slay (2005), Rare Exports (2010), and The Strain (2014). #christmasmovie #vampire #santaclaus #pitchmeeting

9. Margery & Houdini, Part 2 - Phantoms or Frauds? Dec 16, 2021

In the 1920s, Harry Houdini was on a mission to debunk mediums who claimed to communicate with the dead. This eventually led him to an extraordinary woman named Mina Crandon. Based on true events, Margery & Houdini relates how the most mystifying medium of her day and the most famous escape artist of all time came to meet each other - and how each struggled to prove the other wrong. In Part Two, Houdini announces his crusade against the fraudulent mediums of the world and gets pushback from an old friend, who thinks a spiritual reunion with Houdini’s mother might be just the thing to change his mind. Support us by donation or subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier with help from Jack Townsend With the voices of Tyler d’Aquilla, Harmon Gunston, Jeff Quach, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Lady Delaney, and Helen Jaksch Recording help from James Lanius Mixing, mastering, and sound design by Zak Lanius Episode art by Murk Dreher Archival image acquired via Library of Congress

8. Basic Pitches - The Rise and Fall of Oogbert Boogbert Dec 13, 2021

We've all learned that villains are really just misunderstood heroes if you squint hard enough. Andrew pitches a story where we squint really hard. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. For this episode, we had the guest talents of Helen Jaksch. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/art

7. Margery & Houdini, Part 1 - An Informal Gathering Dec 09, 2021

In the 1920s, Harry Houdini was on a mission to debunk mediums who claimed to communicate with the dead. This eventually led him to an extraordinary woman named Mina Crandon. Based on true events, Margery & Houdini relates how the most mystifying medium of her day and the most famous escape artist of all time came to meet each other - and how each struggled to prove the other wrong. In Part One, several people - including one inquisitive stranger - meet at the Crandon household to commune with a long lost relative. Written by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier with help from Jack Townsend With the voices of John Angelo Cassaro, Andrew Farrier, High Priest Robi, Matthew Morris, Ann Mammoth, Helen Jaksch, and Tyler D'aquilla Recording help from James Lanius Mixing, mastering, and sound design by Zak Lanius Episode art by Murk Dreher Archival image acquired via Library of Congress.

6. Basic Pitches #2 - Who's Afraid of Fred Woolf? Dec 06, 2021

Matthew pitches an unconventional werewolf movie, and with the help of Andrew, Jack, and our sound engineer James, turns it into about 8 different werewolf movies. Support us by donation or subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. For this episode, we had the guest talents of James Lanius. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

5. Starship Mudskipper: Episode 2 - Tainted Love Nov 25, 2021

Love is in the air, and it might get everyone killed... or worse. Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Helen Jaksch, Jeff Quach, Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, and Jack Townsend Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch

4. Basic Pitches #1 - The Bruce Man Nov 11, 2021

Jack pitches a story idea that stands little chance of ever being made, and together we brainstorm until it stands no chance at all. Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

3. Starship Mudskipper: Episode 1 - Fish Out of Water Oct 28, 2021

A fish-out-of-water story set in space somewhere in the cold, cruel, distant future. In episode one, meet the starship's motley crew and see just how much can go wrong in a single day. Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Helen Jaksch, Matt Standley, Jeff Quach, Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, and Jack Townsend Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch

2. The Medium Is the Murder Oct 28, 2021

A popular true crime podcast releases its most gripping episode yet. Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Helen Jaksch, and Matthew Morris Theme by Helen Jaksch

1. Aaaaaaand Go Oct 28, 2021

What this is and where it's going. Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

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