Very Bad Wizards Episode 269: Death Hilarious (Blood Meridian, Pt. 2)
Oct 10, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss the character of the kid and his resistance to the judge's nihilism in the book Blood Meridian. They also delve into scenes such as the Comanche attack, Elrod's fate, and the tarot reading. Additionally, they explore cheating in the game Wordle and wallet returns across countries. The hosts touch on the benefits of therapy and compare the book to other literary works. They analyze the moral character of the kid and the battle of resistance against the judge's influence. Finally, they discuss the nightmarish horsemen and the surreal elements in Blood Meridian.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cheating in Wordle: Regional Differences and Religiosity
01:45 • 9min
Wallet Returns Across Countries
10:37 • 7min
Losing a Wallet and the Possibility of Being Tested
17:37 • 2min
Therapy Benefits and Listener Appreciation
19:23 • 5min
Comparing the Book to Other Literary Works and Discussing the Plan
24:38 • 2min
The Kid's Moral Character and the Judge's Influence
26:13 • 13min
Drawing Straws and Emotional Struggles
38:59 • 12min
Resisting the Tractor Beam
50:39 • 17min
The Nightmarish Horsemen
01:07:31 • 17min
The Magical and Surreal Nature of Blood Meridian
01:24:03 • 8min