Beansplaining

Ep. 6 “The Myth of Normal” by Dr. Gabor Mate

Psychology, psychedelics, systems thinking and more on this week’s episode! Today we review a non-fiction book where science meets self-help. 

Yap Sesh: Conspiracy Theories & Vampires vs. Zombies

Due to technical difficulties, this week’s episode is less book review and more societal thought piece. Join us as we review questions from the University of Oxford’s entry essay questionnaire. Then let us know… team zombie or team vampire? 

Derailed: Interstellar

Welcome to our first episode of derailed! Let us know what you think about this new style of episode! We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly!Patrick captains the ship this week as we explore the cinematic experience that is “Interstellar”. 

Ep. 5 “Behemoth: B-Max” by Peter Watts

Check on this week's review for the first part of the Rifter Series finale; Behemoth: B-Max.
 
Trigger Warnings:
 
Murder
Self harm
Sadism
Child abuse
War
End of the world scenarios
In depth descriptions of sexual acts
 
Link to a video about salt lakes (all video credit to Astrum Earth):
The Underwater Lakes That Shouldn't Exist

Ep. 4 “Watching From The Dark” by Gytha Lodge

Sit back and relax for this late night review of a story full of love, betrayal and drama. At least until our pups force us to wrap up for bedtime. 
Trigger Warnings for this episode include:- Infidelity
- Murder
- Suicide 
- Eating Disorders
- Grief 
- Abusive relationships

Ep. 3 “Maelstrom” by Peter Watts

Welcome back to the Rifters series! If your stomach is strong and your morals questionable, jump in! 
Trigger Warnings:
 Body gore
Sexual assault
Child assault and abuse
Murder / Mass Murder
End of the World Scenarios
Self-Harm
Starvation

Ep. 2 “House of Leaves” by Mark Z. Danielewski

Welcome one and all to the chaos that is House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.
 
Please review the list of trigger warnings below before listening/reading:
 
Mentions of psychosis
Possible induced feelings of psychosis
Murder
Suicide
Sexual assault
Child abuse
Gore; specifically mentions of blood, feces, urine, etc.
Drug use
In-depth descriptions of sexual content
In-depth descriptions of graphically violent scenes
 
Here is a link to the companion album created by the authors sister, Poe:
 
https://open.spotify.com/album/3H2qZo4ZdDz2UUxTrGrIYi?si=8Xj4NzCfRmyVymTlpXZ08A

Ep. 1 “Starfish” by Peter Watts

Head cheese! Trauma! Underground sea vents! All this and more on this week’s episode of Beansplaining. 18+ 
Trigger Warnings:
Physical and emotional abuse, toxic relationships, child abuse, sexual abuse
 
Discover your reading color with this link:
https://www.readyourcolor.com/