i grew up in texas, and one of the things that i grew up with was the idea of the compost pile. I think what we're seeing now, especially in the american pol political system, i think we're seeing the grossness of the compost. In order to see new life be regenerated into something new, the process of death and decay, its gross to look at. Woh, so this is just like earwigs eating a soggy biscuit. That's exactly what this is. And it's the hope we can all sort of take with us in dealing with those things. Because otherwise i'm going to go to in and out burgher,
Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.
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Editing by Steven Ray Morris
Music by Nick Thorburn