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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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