Monsters and Metaphors: A Rabbit Hole with Eleanor Bourg Nicholson - Truth & Shadow

This conversation between host BT and returning guest Eleanor, delves into the intricate relationship between gothic literature, supernatural themes, and cultural anxieties, particularly focusing on the evolution of monsters as reflections of societal fears. The discussion spans various topics, including the Victorian obsession with death, the moral implications of creation as seen in Frankenstein, and the portrayal of women in gothic narratives. The conversation also touches on the impact of the industrial revolution on human identity and the ongoing struggle between faith and progress.(Ghostbuster movie reference was Revelation 6:12, this was an error that made it into the final script, but was fixed in Ghostbuster’s Afterlife)Eleanor's Website