Animorphology

Episode Noteshttps://inchwormpodcast.com/Before reading anything, Jenny and Ted discuss Worm generally and introduce the podcast. NOTE: We had some technical issues with the audio in this one that should be resolved before the next episode.Episode Notes:What is Worm?Wait, Worm is HOW long?Ted’s pitch for why you should read WormA quick introduction to WildbowCharacter-driven superpowersJenny introduces us to Taylor“Capes”Jenny imagines where the story will goThe 2011 superhero zeitgeistCreator Chose Not To Use Content WarningsWorm fic is like Avengers fic Should this story have been called Bug?Insect Aside vs. the Bug BearTed names a favorite cape and Jenny guesses her powerHow you can (optionally) read alongThere are 2+ fan audiobooks of WormLinks:https://parahumans.wordpress.com/https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow

In this episode, Jenny, Ted, and Gray discuss Vegemorphs (part 2).

In this episode, Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #10: Understand the Unknown.Why Everworld 10 is like Kingdom Hearts 2Whether David is qualified to be the Mayor of AtlantisWhy these books aren’t interestingWe casually reference a sario rip at least three times because listeners knowTed drops spoilers for book 3 of A Song of Ice and Fire and season 5 of LostHow Brigid is the threefold goddess of ageism, misogyny, and never appearing in these books againHow far up the faun does the fur go?Ted proposes a Remnants podcastRemembering to breathBody EnglishA very special musical performance

In this episode, Jenny, Ted, and Gray discuss the 1998 Animorphs parody book, Vegemorphs.

Content warning: mention of rape and false rape accusations in a fictional contextIn this episode:Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #9: Inside the Illusion.Senna's actually a pretty good narratorBut also she’s trying to take over EverworldBuuuuut also every parental figure in her life completely sucked??Ted thinks Senna's a cartoon, but he's wrongCool theories about the watcher in the voidWe are very optimistic about how much will ever be explained in this worldWhat if Everworld is just a game played by the Ellimist?The real four gendersApplegrant: still bad at mental health issuesTurns out these books don't do a great job of portraying Egypt. ShockingBonerwatch updateWhy are there aliens in this?

Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #8: Brave the Betrayal

In this episode:Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #7: Gateway to the GodsA wild plot appears!Theological discussionsWe hope you aren’t still playing the “Animorphology Drinking Game” because Gray says the word “interesting” like 10 times in one minute.Comparisons to AnimorphsThoughts on how Everworld is constructed (poorly)April’s assessment of the other characters - and oursApplegrant’s authorial racismApril and the Disney ProblemReal world consequences of Everworld problemsCassandra and the Very Stupid ProphecyHints of bisexuality, quickly ignoredPegasus, PegasiAughties and NaughtiesA TV-tangent (and Jenny’s next podcasting venture?)Predictions

In this episode:Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #6: Fear the FantasticThe “very special episode” about homophobiaImpatiently acknowledging that Christopher has “an arc”Hetwan sexual dimorphism and other cool alien stuffWhat was Ganymede like as gay representation in 2000?Christopher vs the Nazis vs responsible YA themesIs Christopher on an arc to be a good person or just a “real man”?We catch up on the lack of plot in the series so far and how it contrasts with Animorphs as a seriesThe nature of Ka AnorPreviewing the GreeksClarista Flockhart and Dylan McDermott, among others

Content warning: sexual abuse of a child, attempted sexual assault of an adultIn this episode:Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #5: Discover the DestroyerGray spills some more tea about leprechaunsFairies are normally cool. What happened here?In a thousand years, these magic people haven't come up with anything better than the telegraphWow, David is truly terrible. He also has some major trauma. These things are questionably related.The kids are missing their chance to become palantirsThis portrayal of nymphs is sexist! We are shockedGray explores 50 shades of YAThe Ka Anor pun run

In this episode:Jenny, Ted, Gray, and Meg discuss Everworld #4: Realm of the ReaperWe get TWO quality mythology rants from Gray!Ted learns where 8-legged horse babies come fromJalil proves himself to be our most competent narrator yet