35. World's Densest Baby (the adventures of Katherine Fried Crackernuts)

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode Max is going to tell us about a samurai with a heart of gold (and biceps of steel) with "The Story of Umetsu Chubei", and Janey is going to take us on a journey to the fairy hill and back again with "Katherine Crackernuts." NOTE: At the end of this episode, we discuss the trope "Women in Refrigerators" and Janey incorrectly says the O.G. woman stuffed into a fridge was Marvel's Big Bertha. In fact, it is the Green Lantern's girlfriend Alexandra DeWitt. You can find more about the trope here.Max's Sources - The Story of Umétsu Chūbei"Japanese Tales of Lafcadio Hearn" edited and introduced by Andrei Codrescu, foreword by Jack Zipes Janey’s Sources - Katherine Crackernuts"Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales" chosen and edited by Gordon Jarvie"The Lukewarm Appeal of the 'Women In Refrigerators' Trope" by Larissa Irankunda for The Mary SueSupport the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]