The Snake's Paw

Can any mortal mind withstand the horror of the impossibly foreign life forms that wait in the vast darkness beyond? We have some ideas . . . and let's just say those ideas are a bit FUZZY. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art #WhatIf #Muppets #cosmichorror

In celebration of the upcoming revival of Dexter, we ask ourselves: what if the lovably naive child star of a 24/7 live-feed reality show grew up to be a serial killer?Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespawBasic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier.Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art#dexter #WhatIf #Crossover #OriginalSin #resurrection #dextermorgan #Muppets

Welcome aboard the Starship Mudskipper, a sci-fi comedy adventure set somewhere in the cold, cruel, distant future. This compilation brings together the entire second season (Episodes 5-8) of the ridiculous, heartfelt, and hilariously chaotic journey of a crew uniquely unqualified to solve the kinds of galaxy-wide catastrophes that they themselves keep accidentally triggering. Whether you're a first-time traveler, a seasoned Starship veteran, a drifting space-parasite, or just trying to catch up before Season Three drops, this is your perfect launch point. Created by Jack Townsend, Produced by The Snake’s Paw podcast Featuring the voices of: Andrew Farrier, Helen Jaksch, Matt Standley, Jeff Quach, Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, Jack Townsend, High Priest Robi, James Lanius, Lauren George, John Angelo Cassaro, Murk Dreher, Andy Armstrong, Wid Lewin, Lady Delaney, and special guests Mister CreepyPasta @MrCreepyPasta and The Dark Somnium @Darksomnium Original Music by Helen Jaksch Character Art by Pink Enigma @PinkEnigma Snake Wrangler - Jerry Pascal Interstellar Location Scout - Bofana Scientific Consultant - Absolutely no one Alien Vocal Coach - !-*(^8%# Time Travel Continuity Editor - TBD Emergency Clown Deployment Specialist - Sara Green Quantum Forklift Operator - Ada S. Special Thanks to Mr. CreepyPasta and all of our ko-fi supporters: MilfordCubiclePDX, P!nk Enigma, Cierra Anderson, Angie, Suzanne, Zero132132, Tom George, Creepy, MattStandley, Ginny B, Vanna, Q Sagataw, Sumi, Chris Garnett, Spacey Trash Pandas, Levi, Brooke Larsen, Amy,Kurkz, Dev,Emily Rifting, chels2455, Shana Walton, D-Eddie & M-Pam, queerfrankie, Alex, himbojerry 😎, Autumn s, Deb, everyvonne, Kathy Hume, Smookie, -pan-fried-, Raikura, Fistdantilus, and NinjaCat35736 Special NO THANKS to Detective Thomas Rodney (he knows what he did). Support the show at: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Grab some merch: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/ Check out Mafo’s Book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQCFN7Q Check out Jack’s Books at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173282780X Starship Mudskipper is a serial science fiction audio-drama brought to you by the creator of Tales from the Gas Station. Equal parts comedy, space opera, and existential crisis.

After accidentally erasing 97% of existence, the crews of the Starship Mudskipper and the Empire Mothership all head to the only place left: the center of the universe.Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespawCheck out Snake's Paw gear at our Spreadshop: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, High Priest Robi, Erica Durr, Lady Delaney, Matt Standley, John Angelo Cassaro, Jeff Quach, Murk Dreher, Jack Townsend, and special guest MrCreepyPasta.​

In most Basic Pitches, we take a story idea and drive the stakes up to ridiculous heights. Today, we take the opposite approach and ask ourselves: what would the Saw franchise look like as a children's television program?Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Remember those sharks in tornadoes? Why didn't they ever fight other weather-borne apex predators? And what could we do to make their battle . . . scientific?Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Matthew's first novella, Her Changing Face, is out now! Here's an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Andrew, available through Audible.The excerpt includes the first fifteen minutes of the audiobook, which take place at a costume party at the narrator's house.If you'd like to read more, you can find the different versions of the book with these links: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1RC1W6Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1M91G7Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQCFN7QAudiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Her-Changing-Face/dp/B0DPJGKCXJ/If you pick up a copy, feel free to comment here about what you thought, and be sure to leave a rave review for it on Amazon!If you don't have Audible, but want to sign up to read this book, Matthew makes more money if you use this link!https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DPJGP2RV/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-423784&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_423784_rh_us

In a weirder than usual episode, the crew react to a reaction video. Creep Cast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJp0LeG3FZM Like what you see here? Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Hate what you see here? Support the alien bounty hunters trying to catch us at: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw The thing Jack was talking about can be found here: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-something-weird-about-these-meat-golems Check out Jack's books at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087437V8L Buy Mafo's New Book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQCFN7Q Jack & Jerry Art by Atlas (insta @optimistic_atlas_art bluesky @optimisticatlas) Special thanks to the Creep Cast guys, et un merci spécial à Mr.CreepyPasta pour avoir toujours supporté les French Nonsense de Jack.

Matthew's first novella, Her Changing Face, is out now! Andrew, Jack, and Matthew discuss the book in detail and offer some insight into what it's about.Topics discussed include: our wild house parties of yesteryear that inspired the opening scene, the fact that the "Prelude" takes of 76% of the book, the difficulties of self-publishing, transgressive amateur strip clubs, how our personal experiences influence our writing, whether or not the book is sexy, the unusual structure of the story, and how awesome Andrew and Jack think the book is.You can find the different versions of the book with these links!Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1RC1W6Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1M91G7Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQCFN7QAudiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Her-Changing-Face/dp/B0DPJGKCXJ/If you pick up a copy, feel free to comment here about what you thought, and be sure to leave a rave review for it!A note for listeners: we have a video version of this episode on the YouTube channel. It's mostly just our beautiful faces talking along with the same audio you can hear on the podcast, but it also includes a look at a proof of the book and a few pictures from the parties we discuss.

The Snake's Paw crew gets invited to pitch a movie idea at an undersea VR conference . . . and in no time, the ocean (and outer space) are infested with voodoo-cursed CGI sharks who just want to sing.Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Fresh off a new series (Medium - go check it out!) and in a room together for the first time in many months, your hosts talk about writing, how to fit it with the rest of life, and what it’s like to accidentally write something topical.

Have you lost someone close to you? At Medium, rebuild the bonds you thought were forever broken. You're only one phone call away from the other side.After the death of her husband, Marissa hears about a new app called Medium. If she could just hear his voice one more time. . .The complete three part series, all in one place!Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespawWritten by Matthew MorrisFeaturing the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Pam Freshney, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, Helene Schmehl, Eddie Lanius, Lady Delaney, Alicia Atkins, Andrew Farrier, Ann Mammoth, James Lanius, Nichole Goodnight, Matt Standley, and Barbara Ann WaltonEpisode art by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/artInspired by a Kaidan submission from Sal The Psychic Guy.The voice for the voicemail service was generated using TTSMaker.

If you've reconnected with a loved one using Medium, remember that you can share that wonderful experience with many others. Reach out to other loved ones here at Medium, and invite your friends and family to join the app. Together, you can build a community that can rebuild everything you thought you had lost.The final part of a three part series.Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespawWritten by Matthew MorrisFeaturing the voices of Ann Mammoth, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, Jack Townsend, and Barbara Ann WaltonEpisode art by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/artInspired by a Kaidan submission from Sal the Psychic Guy.The voice for the voicemail service was generated using TTSMaker.

Here at Medium, we help to connect you with those you thought you had lost forever. Catch up with them, reminisce, play games, and - coming soon! - gaze into their eyes with our new video chat. Don't forget, if you share your referral link with someone who has tragically lost a loved one, you will get free credits added to your account!Part Two of a three part series.Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespawWritten by Matthew MorrisFeaturing the voices of James Lanius, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, Lady Delaney, Jack Townsend, Helene Schmehl, Nichole Goodnight, Andrew Farrier, and Matt StandleyEpisode art by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/artInspired by a Kaidan submission from Sal The Psychic Guy.The voice for the voicemail service was generated using TTSMaker.

Have you lost someone close to you? Need to hear their voice and talk to them just one more time? At Medium, rebuild the bonds you thought were forever broken. You're only one phone call away from the other side. Allow Medium to access your phone?Part One of a three part series.Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespawWritten by Matthew MorrisFeaturing the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Pam Freshney, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, Helene Schmehl, Eddie Lanius, Lady Delaney, Alicia Atkins, Andrew Farrier, Ann Mammoth, and James LaniusEpisode art by Chris Marroy: https://chrismarroy.com/artInspired by a Kaidan submission from Sal The Psychic Guy.The voice for the voicemail service was generated using TTSMaker.

After surviving a gladiatorial death brawl and getting crowned Emperor of the Galaxy, Guy can finally get down to searching for the Mudskipper and the terrible invention his father left on board. Meanwhile, the Mudskipper's crew are adrift in space, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to get moving again. Enjoy what critics are calling "the most scientifically questionable episode yet" and "probably technically the longest chase sequence in human history." Support us by donation at Ko-fi. Check out out Snake's Paw gear at our Spreadshop. Written by Andrew Farrier with an opening scene by Jack TownsendFeaturing the voices of Andy Armstrong, Andrew Farrier, Wid Lewin, Matthew Morris, Jack Townsend, James Lanius, Lady Delaney, John Angelo Cassaro, Murk Dreher, Erica Durr, High Priest Robi, Jeff Quach, Mr Creepypasta, and Helen Jaksch.

Some notes on what to expect over the coming few months.

You've heard of dogs that play basketball, but have you heard of ______s that play _______? The team tries out a new approach to Basic Pitching and wins new rights for all kinds of animals on the way.Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

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Guy, Barry, and Thunderclops are brought onto the empire mothership for interrogation while the emperor's underlings prepare a gladiatorial death match for his entertainment. Surely these two seemingly unrelated incidents won't coincide in some way!Support us by donation at Ko-fi!Check out Snake's Paw gear at our Spreadshop!Written by Matthew Morris and Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, High Priest Robi, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Lauren George, Jeff Quach, John Cassaro, Murk Dreher, and Jack Townsend