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Basic Pitches - Close Encounters of the Muppet Kind
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

Basic Pitches - Truman von Dexter
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

Starship Mudskipper - Season 2 Complete
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.

Starship Mudskipper - 99 Worlds (Season 2 Finale)
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.

Basic Pitches - Uncle Jigsaw's Torture Storytime
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

Basic Pitches - Hurrigator
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

Her Changing Face excerpt | Opening Scene
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

Tales From The Gas Station | Creep Cast | Reaction by Jack Townsend and the Snakes Paw crew
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.

Discussing Matthew's novella, Her Changing Face
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.

Basic Pitches - Gums: The Clown Shark (A Jaws Story)
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

Behind the Paw
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.

Medium - The Complete Series
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.

Medium - Part Three
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.

Medium - Part Two
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.

Medium - Part One
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.

Starship Mudskipper - Starship Bloopers (Season 2, Episode 3)
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.

Coming soon - more Mudskipper, Matthew's first book, and a new series
Some notes on what to expect over the coming few months.

Basic Pitches - Ain't Nothing in the Rules
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

Outtakes (from Beyond Blunderdome)
bonusCan you say Googa Argleblargle Protophotoscope flow three times fast?Just a quick something extra that might give you a giggle.

Starship Mudskipper - Beyond Blunderdome (Season 2, Episode 2)
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

Starship Mudskipper - Starship of Theseus (Season 2, Episode 1)
Aline and her crew do their best to repair the Starship Mudskipper while Guy, Barry, and Thunderclops are dragged helplessly across the galaxy on an Imperial starship. But they need to get back, because the Mudskipper getting fixed is the worst thing that could possibly happen.Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack TownsendFeaturing the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, Robi Gilmore, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Lauren George, Jeff Quach, John Cassaro, Murk Dreher, and Jack TownsendWith special guests @Darksomnium and @MrCreepyPasta

North Pole: A Christmas Fable (re-air)
When a boy hears he won't get any toys from Santa on Christmas, he decides to take matters into his own hands and sets off on a Grimm journey to the North Pole. <br><br>Written and narrated by Andrew Farrier <br><br>Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw <br><br> Your home for fine Snake's Paw goods: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/all

Shoot for the Stupid Stars: Trying Our Dangedest to Cast Starship Mudskipper
The good news: we wrote a new season of Starship Mudskipper. The bad news: we got a little carried away.

Snake's Paw Merch! + Starship Mudskipper Ko-fi Preview
The Snake's Paw merchandise store: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/all Support us at Ko-fi to see the script of Starship Mudskipper Season 2 Episode 1: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Basic Pitches - The Return of the Food Phoenix
Not another Thanksgiving movie about nostalgia for your hometown starvation/gluttony ritual!<br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

The Story of the Kaidan
Last year, we introduced our listeners to the idea of a Kaidan, an event originating in Japan where people would gather to tell 100 spooky stories.This year, we tell the story of how our friend group decided to resurrect this long-dead tradition and gathered to tell 100 ghost stories on a single night one Halloween. Support us with a one-time donation or monthly subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Directed and narrated by Andrew Farrier Featuring the recollections of John Angelo Cassaro, Jack Townsend, James Lanius, Helen Jaksch, Tyler D'Aquilla, and Matthew Morris

Extreme Chess 96: Day Seven
Welcome back to day seven of the 96th annual Extreme Chess world series, where nothing is as it seems. Don't understand? That's okay, reality is a construct, and constructs can be deconstructed. What does any of this have to do with chess? Find out now! <br><br>Starring Andrew Farrier and Jeff Quach. <br><br>Written by Jack Townsend, author of the legendary horror comedy creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station."

Tell us a story / Coming soon . . .
bonusWe invite you to join our Halloween festivities, including a bonus episode and some good old group storytelling around a campfire (or at least a speaker making campfire noises).

Noir City Blues, Season 2: Complete Series
A compilation of the four episodes of season 2 of Noir City Blues. <br><br>Episode 4 - The Trail of Tortured Tongues <br>Written by Matthew Morris<br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus Helene Schmehl. <br><br>Episode 5 - Tying Up the Trail of Tortured Tongues <br>Written by Matthew Morris and Jack Townsend.<br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, High Priest Robi, Jeff Quach, Helene Schmehl, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Killian Guilbeaux, James Lanius, Matt Standley, Andrew Farrier, and Matthew Morris.<br><br>Episode 6 - Me and My Shadows, Part 1 <br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach<br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, High Priest Robi, James Lanius, Helene Schmehl, Helen Jaksch, Jeff Quach, and Killian Guilbeaux. <br><br>Episode 7 - Me and My Shadows, Part 2 <br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach, an epilogue by Jack Townsend, and improv by James Lanius<br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Matthew Morris, James Lanius, Andrew Farrier, High Priest Robi, Rebecca Riisness, and Helene Schmehl. <br><br>Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. <br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Noir City Blues: Episode Seven - Me and My Shadows, Part 2
With too many cases to solve on his own, Dick Tective trains up new sidekicks for the big showdown. <br><br>Noir City Blues: Episode 7 - Me and My Shadows, Part 2 <br><br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach, epilogue by Jack Townsend, and improvisation by James Lanius <br><br>Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Matthew Morris, James Lanius, Andrew Farrier, High Priest Robi, Rebecca Riisness, and Helene Schmehl. <br><br>Noir City Blues is a serial mystery parody produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Announcement - Starship Mudskipper and 2023 Kaidan Submissions
bonusWe're bringing back some favorites - Starship Mudskipper is returning for a second season, and we're also looking for listener stories for our 2023 kaidan.

Noir City Blues: Episode Six - Me and My Shadows, Part 1
Compromises and devil's bargains start to catch up to Dick Tective as he tries to revive a cold case - and as Noir City starts to see a suspicious number of new faces. (Same old voices, though.)<br><br>Noir City Blues: Episode 6 - Me and My Shadows, Part 1 <br><br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach <br><br>Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, High Priest Robi, James Lanius, Helene Schmehl, Helen Jaksch, Jeff Quach, and Killian Guilbeaux. <br><br>Noir City Blues is a serial mystery parody produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Noir City Blues, Season 1: Complete Series (Updated)
A compilation of the three episodes of season 1 of Noir City Blues. <br><br>Episode 1 - The Stare Case <br>Written by Jack Townsend with creative consulting from Erica Durr. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, Elias Durr, and Matthew Morris. <br><br>Episode 2 - Murdered by Birds <br>Written by Jack Townsend with creative contributions by Matthew Morris, Erica Durr, and James Lanius. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Helen Jaksch, Killian Guilbeaux, Andrew Farrier, Erica Durr, James Lanius, Matthew Morris, Jeff Quach, and High Priest Robi. <br><br>Episode 3 - The Case of the Identical Tentacles <br>Written by Andrew Farrier. Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus appearances by Helene Schmehl and Killian Guilbeaux. <br><br>Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. <br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

The Stare Case - Noir City Blues, Episode 1 (Expanded and Remastered)
On display in today's radio play: A mystery with sword play, word play... and foul play. <br><br>Written by Jack Townsend, with creative consultation from Erica Durr. <br><br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, Elias Durr, and Matthew Morris. <br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Programming Note
bonusWhat to expect from the Snake's Paw podcast feed this month.

Basic Pitches - "Max" and "Leo"
The crew takes a classic creepypasta premise and carries it out to its logical conclusion: a heartwarming family saga. <br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Noir City Blues: Episode Five - Tying Up the Trail of Tortured Tongues
Dick Tective has had a breakthrough on the recent slew of serial slayings, but will he find enough evidence to prove who really did it and set Frank Quitely free? Tune in to the comedic conclusion to last episode's cliffhanger! <br><br>Noir City Blues: Season 2, Episode 2 - Tying up the Trail of Tortured Tongues <br><br>Written by Matthew Morris and Jack Townsend <br><br>Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, High Priest Robi, Jeff Quach, Helene Schmehl, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Killian Guilbeaux, James Lanius, Matt Standley, Andrew Farrier, and Matthew Morris. <br><br>Noir City Blues is a serial mystery parody produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Basic Pitches - BLASTphemy
Under Matthew's lead, we solve the two biggest problems with exorcism movies: too serious and not enough aliens. <br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw <br><br>Basic Pitches is a series of original, unscripted brainstorming sessions from the strange minds of Jack Townsend, Matthew Morris, and Andrew Farrier. <br><br>Basic Pitches cover art design by Chris Marroy: chrismarroy.com/art

Noir City Blues: Episode Four - The Trail of Tortured Tongues
While the new mayor exploits police resources to make Noir City nice and quiet, Richard Tective keeps his ears peeled for a new murder case - only to find a whole medley of murders that seem to be connected. Noir City Blues: Episode Four - The Trail of Tortured Tongues Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus Helene Schmehl Noir City Blues is a serial mystery podcast produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw, where you can find outtakes from this episode.

Basic Pitches - The Watcher
A woman needs someone to watch her laptop in a coffee shop, and only one man is up to the task. Jack pitches a story about an everyday hero pushed to the extreme. 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

North Pole: A Christmas Fable
When a boy hears he won't get any toys from Santa on Christmas, he decides to take matters into his own hands and sets off on a Grimm journey to the North Pole. Written and narrated by Andrew Farrier Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

When Fiction Turns Real
A listener shared a creative and . . . risky? . . . undertaking inspired by one of our stories. In this episode, Andrew gets Jack and Matthew together to see their reactions. By the time it's done, we have a new sense of our grave responsibility as storytellers - but we still don't know if the blood was real.

Kaidan - Halloween Stories, Part 2
In Edo era Japan, there was a parlor game called Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, where people told one hundred ghost stories, hoping they might summon a real ghost. The Snake's Paw crew played this game once, many years ago, and now we'd like to invite y'all into the tradition. Here's seven stories for now. Maybe one day we'll reach 100. Your storytellers are: 1. Jack 2. Rosalind Sterling, blues_story_corner on IG 3. Saturdead from Reddit 4. Jordan Grupe 5. Matthew 6. Ella 7. Ginny Brown

Kaidan - Halloween Stories, Part 1
In Edo era Japan, there was a parlor game called Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, where people told one hundred ghost stories, hoping they might summon a real ghost. The Snake's Paw crew played this game once, many years ago, and now we'd like to invite y'all into the tradition. Here's seven stories for now. Maybe one day we'll reach 100. Your storytellers are: 1. Andrew 2. Basil H 3. John Angelo Cassaro 4. Eric Miller 5. MilfordCubiclePDX 6. @quackartist 7. Written by Freddi Brock, read by Henry Merfeld-Felling

Programming note and hello from Multiverse Con!
Greetings and updates! Jack and Andrew are at Multiverse Con in Atlanta through 10/16 - come say hey if you're in the area - and we're about to get started again! We'll be on an irregular schedule for the foreseeable future, and the first installment could use your help.

Starship Mudskipper - Season 1 Complete
Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matt Standley, Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helene Schmehl, High Priest Robi, Killian Guilbeaux, Eli Durr, and Mr. Creepypasta. Episode 4 Lyrics and Musical Direction by Erica Durr. Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch. With Creative Contributions by James Lanius. Starship Mudskipper is a serial science fiction podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast. Support us by donation at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw

Programming Note - Summer Break
Programming Note - Summer Break by The Snake's Paw

Starship Mudskipper Season 1 Finale
It all comes to this... The remaining crew of the Starship Mudskipper find themselves stranded in space with nothing but each other's company, a few cycle's worth of air, and a small army of deadly arachnimorphs trying to get through the door of their panic room to feast on their delicious faces. This truly is... the end*. Support us by donation at ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Helen Jaksch, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, Helene Schmehl, High Priest Robi, Killian Guilbeaux, Eli Durr, and Mr. Creepypasta. Episode 4 Lyrics and Musical Direction by Erica Durr. Mudskipper Theme by Helen Jaksch. With Creative contributions by James Lanius. Starship Mudskipper is a serial science fiction podcast from the creator of the creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station." It is produced by The Snake's Paw podcast.

Clone Of My Own! - The Complete Series
The complete saga of one man's attempts to navigate the customer service hotline of a company that sells human clones. Support us by donation or subscription at http://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, Jack Townsend, and Erica Durr Episode art by Murk Dreher

Basic Pitches - Gastula
Everyone loves crossovers, sequels, villain redemptions, and unlikely romances. Jack pitches a story that manages to jam in all four. 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