The Fast and the Fictitious

Welcome to the Fast and the Fictitious, a podcast created by high school students as part of the dual enrollment Fiction course. In this episode, Allie, Piper, and Jasmine talk about "The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The ladies talk about topics ranging from postpartum depression and women's rights as they talk about the odd and sinister "treatment" the woman in the story receives after birth of her child. We hope you enjoy.

Welcome to the Fast and the Fictitious, a podcast created by high school students as part of their dual enrollment Fiction course. In this episode, Noah, Kayden, and Isabelle talk about Gabriel Garcia Marquez' "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings," a story in which a, well, you guessed it, a very old man with enormous wings shows up unexpectedly at the home of a family with a sick child. Spoiler alert: the child gets better, but at what cost? The trio analyze the story and wonder what would happen if such a magical being arrived in their hometowns.Email the show: [email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rockLicense code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

Bonus Episode! A few of the more memorable moments from the series this year gathered in one place. Email the show! [email protected]

In this episode, Jamira, Jena, and Cheyenne talk about “A Worn Path,” by Eudora Welty. The story chronicles the journey of an old woman going to town to get medicine for her sick grandson. It sounds simple enough, but not for a black woman who is not that far removed from the life of a slave. The trio talk about the story and how they see the issues surrounding racism in modern times.  Cheyenne had some audio issues in this episode, so my apologies to the listeners and to Cheyenne for having to cut some of what she said. Even still, it is a great conversation to hear because of the points of view of these students. We hope you enjoy. Email the show! [email protected]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Brayleigh, Abby, and Karlee talk about “What I Have Been Doing Lately,” by Jamaica Kincaid. The main character in the story finds herself trapped in a looping dream, but in each version, something is slightly different. In addition to the story, the girls talk about the nature of dreams, and Brayleigh shares that she’s not even sure if her life is real. We hope you enjoy.Email the show! [email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Jaydon, Brock, and Rhys talk about “Evaline,” by James Joyce. The story revolves around a woman who is forced into taking care of her alcoholic father and her younger siblings but is eventually presented with an opportunity to escape to a new life. The fellas talk about the nature of free will and to what degree our choices are manipulated by others. We hope you enjoy. Email the show! [email protected]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Nolan, Christian, and Matthew discuss “A Horseman in the Sky,” by Ambrose Bierce. The story presents the picture of a family divided during the American Civil War. The son of a Confederate officer tells his father of his decision to fight for the Union, which ultimately leads to a horrific confrontation. The guys have an open and honest discussion about how they would have handled the situation and the reality that they were lucky not to be on the wrong side of history. We hope you enjoy.Email the show! [email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Ava and Jamira talk about “A Jury of Her Peers,” by Susan Glaspell. In the story, a man is found murdered in his home. While the men investigate, the women tend to the home and, as a result, solve the crime. But what do they do with the truth? When is it ok to circumvent the normal channels of justice in order to deliver justice more swiftly? We hope you enjoy. Email the show! [email protected]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Luke, Brock, and Rhys talk about “Shiloh,” by Bobbie Ann Mason. In the story, a man who is home and unable to work starts to notice his wife’s new interests and hobbies, which were sides of her that he never saw as a truck driver who was always on the road. In addition to the story, the guys talk about whether staying overly engaged with hobbies yields the same result as being purposefully slothful. We hope you enjoy.  Email the show! [email protected] from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0

In this episode, Mika, Lillie, and Tayla talk about Tillie Olsen’s “I Stand Here Ironing.” The story revolves around a mother thinking back on her relationship with her oldest daughter, who she surrendered to an orphanage when she was very young. The girls talk about their own relationships with their parents and what they hope to do better than the mother in the story. Also, Tayla explains how to properly gig a frog.  We hope you enjoy. Email the show! [email protected]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock License code: 77JKG6ITA09KQZX0