The Memory Hole Podcast Trailer for Season 2
Mar 30, 2025
In this intriguing trailer, authors Andromeda Romano-Lax and Kat Rosenfield dive into the fascinating interplay of memory and storytelling. They explore the emotional depths of forgotten moments, using the metaphor of missing hours to illustrate how narratives are shaped and manipulated. Prepare for a season filled with thought-provoking insights on the nature of memory within fiction.
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Amnesia Sparks Suspense
- Julia Heberlin's novel Black-Eyed Susans opens with a character missing 32 hours of life.
- This amnesia introduces suspense by hiding crucial information from the narrator and reader alike.
Narrator's Ignorance Drives Suspense
- Suspense often arises because narrators lack key knowledge.
- This ignorance can stem from withheld information or from their own repression.
Fiction Teaches Empathy and Memory
- Engaging with fiction emotionally enhances our empathy.
- Fiction can also teach us about how memory works psychologically.
