Episode 69: Live at DePaul's Celebration of Slashers

This episode was recorded live at DePaul's Pop Culture Conference: A Celebration of Slashers!

Joined by the esteemed Dr. Karra Shimabukuro and Professor Danielle Meijer, Dawn posits the question: Were slasher films good for women or bad? You can probably guess the answer, but a wonderful time was had by all!

A HUGE thanks to the team at DePaul for having the podcast as guests and an even bigger thanks to Karra and Danielle for sharing their insights and opinions! 

Dr. Karra Shimabukuro got her PhD in medieval and early modern English literature because she was interested in the origins of folkloric figures. Specifically, when she read Paradise Lost, she was interested in where Milton got his idea for Satan, why his portrayal was so different from others. She is interested in the intersection of folkloric figures, literary studies, and popular culture. Her work in medieval and early modern English literature allows her to see the origins of these figures. Folklore allows her to take a long view, from their origins, all the way through now, and popular culture. 

Her most recent work includes her book project “Devilish Leaders, Demonic Parliaments, and Diabolical Rebellions in Medieval and Early Modern English Literature,” and a book chapter that analyzes the role of the devil in the culture wars, and his connection to The Last Temptation of Christ and The Passion of the Christ.

Professor Danielle Meijer is an adjunct professor in philosophy at DePaul.  She's working on a book about child liberation and her favorite slasher film is "Who Can Kill a Child?" by Narciso Serrador.  

DePaul Pop Culture Conference is an annual fan/academic event at DePaul University. They host thoughtful discussions from fans, scholars, and media makers about popular culture and cult media. Each year's event is themed for an important Pop Culture anniversary.

Thanks always to The Shape for the intro and outro music.

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F.I.N.A.L. Girls Redux

We. Are. Exhausted.

It's been a wild few weeks and we're gearing up for some more awesomeness for you all, so instead of your regularly-scheduled podcast, the Women In Caskets invite you to join the formerly Patreon-only special: the F.I.N.A.L. Girls.

Happy Halloween and we'll be back on our regular night with a brand-new podcast on October 27th!

When Jen and Dawn asked themselves what they wanted to do for Women In Horror month, there was really only one answer: plan a bloodbath.

Join the Women In Caskets as they tell you the unfortunate story of the women of F.I.N.A.L., or the FINAL Girls as they're commonly known as. Eight* women arrive at a lonely lakeside retreat. One survives. Who will it be?

Thanks always to The Shape for our outro music.

Intro Sound FX provided via Freesound.org creators:

• Horror Ambiance, White Noise Woods, Laugh by klankbeeld 
• Chainsaw by ivolipa 
• Monster by Sea Fury 
• Thunder by hifijohn 
• Thunderclap by night by inchadney 
• Dry Thunder by juskiddink 
• Horror gate by Tomlija 

The Women In Caskets are part of the Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network. You can find our podcasts on their website, or on the app! We are also available in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and all your favorite podcatchers. Click on the links, or get our RSS feed on LibSyn!

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Episode 58: Snack Break

What movies do the Women In Caskets disagree on? What do they watch on TV when not covering horror? What horror movie(s) do they think should be remade?

These are a few of the questions that have been asked along the way and Dawn and Jen think it's high time they do something about that. So tune in, won't you, as they take a little snack break from the norm and answer your questions as well as cover a few odd ends that haven't made it into full podcasts yet.

Think of it as that last run to the concession stand before the movie starts.

Thanks always to The Shape for the intro and outro music. Now also featuring, "Fritz Was Here" by YoshiBlade (via OCRemix).

The Women In Caskets are part of the Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network. You can find our podcasts on their website, or on the app! We are also available in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and all your favorite podcatchers. Click on the links, or get our RSS feed on LibSyn!

Please rate and review us, we love to hear from you all.

And support us on our Patreon! Sign up to access exclusive monthly podcasts and other special events and help us bring you even more crazy Women In Caskets content!

BONUS: F.I.N.A.L. Girls Episode One

When Jen and Dawn asked themselves what they wanted to do for Women In Horror month, there was really only one answer: plan a bloodbath.

Join the Women In Caskets as they tell you the unfortunate story of the women of F.I.N.A.L., or the FINAL Girls as they're commonly known as. Eight* women arrive at a lonely lakeside retreat. One survives. Who will it be?

Each episode of this limited series will be accompanied by a Twitter poll where you can cast your own votes.

After this first episode, all entries will be released exculsively via the Women in Caskets Patreon (www.patreon.com/WomenInCaskets) and available to all (no Patronage required).

Sound FX for the intro provided by Freesound.org members. Full credits available on our Patreon HERE. 

Thanks always to The Shape for the outro music. 

We are now available in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and all your favorite podcatchers. Click on the links, or get our RSS feed on Soundcloud! Please rate and review us, we love to hear from you all.

Episode 43: P2: The Payoff 2

Once again, the Women In Caskets lost the Save Horror Halloween Madness much to the chagrin of the Women. The winner: Sean, of Miskatonic Musings. They also tip their hats to the wonderful crews of The Rants Macabre and The Girls In The Back Row, all of whom also beat Dawn and Jen.

No, really, your hosts came in dead last.

As punishment, Jen and Dawn spend an hour talking about Pizza Dogs, improbable strip clubs, and Hobo Mountain Magic Mike as they try and get through Rob Zombie's H2: Halloween 2. Logic and taste need not apply. 

In other news, we have launched our Patreon! Visit us at www.patreon.com/womenincaskets for more information. Posts will be going up there soon for sponsors and non-sponsors alike, so check us out.

Thanks always to The Shape for the intro/outro music. 

"Love Hurts" cover by Nan Vernon

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