The Raven's Grove

In this Halloween-themed episode, we take a look at five spooky facts, including: the links between The Addams Family and the Lord Of The Rings; why there might or might not be a kindly werewolf on remote islands off the Scottish coast; the link between a classic adventure story, a lighthouse and one of the greatest works of Gothic Horror literature; and why you should always double check translations.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:Supernatural/Horror mentionsInsect/Bee mentionsMild coarse languageGenocide mentionsWerewolf mentionsGothic Horror mentionsDeath mentionsShipwreck mentionsTransformation mentionsAs well as spoilers for the book The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister HydeSo, if any of those are a trigger or an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at the origins, backstory, sidekicks and various different versions of the scourge of Gotham's underworld, the Dark Knight himself, BATMAN.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:Crime mentionsDeath and Murder mentionsWeapon mentionsCombat mentionsBodily trauma from combat mentionsAdoption mentionsDrug mentionsDrug abuse mentionsBlackmail mentionsTerrorism mentionsPlagiarism mentionsAbuse mentionsChild abuse mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more plot holes from famous movie, comic book, tv show and video game franchises, such as: which drug can't The Flash tolerate, and why it doesn't make any sense; how come Superman treated a fellow superhero so poorly, going against character in a big way; which Far Cry protagonist doesn't fit the mould; and an animation error/plot hole twofer in The Simpsons.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:Poison mentionsViolence mentionsWeaponry mentionsMurder mentionsDeath mentionsCult mentionsDictator mentionsHunting mentionsSo, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this newest segment, we talk about the origins, powers, weaknesses, changes and various different versions of famous superheroes. Today, we're talking SUPERMAN.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:Apocalypse mentionsDeath mentionsGenocide mentionsImmigration mentionsDrug mentionsAdoption mentionsFascism mentionsDictator mentionsTerrorism mentionsRacism/Prejudice mentionsToxic Fandom mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way a trigger for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at three lesser known stories about music, such as: which iconic John Williams score is recently being used again after a 19 year hiatus; how a horror movie forever changed the trajectory of music; and which piece of Star Wars music is actually in one of the most ancient languages on the planet.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:Supernatural mentionsHorror mentionsDevil/Satan mentionsSo, if any of those are an issue for you, please give this episode a miss.

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about the comedy genius, Mel Brooks, including: two links between Mel Brooks and horror fiction; the reason why you don't see official Spaceballs merchandise; how Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks almost came to blows over a movie scene; and why Rick Moranis disappeared from acting.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:Death mentions, particularly cancer mentionsHorror mentionsZombie mentionsWeapon mentionsApocalypse mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take another look at some facts about Egyptian culture and mythology, such as: the story of how getting a goddess drunk saved humanity; which major artefact the Mummy movies got badly wrong; the Pharaoh who was a major tomb robber; and the differences between red and black in Egyptian colour theory.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:Tomb Theft mentions and Grave Desecration mentionsAlcohol mentionsDeath mentionsCat/Big cat mentionsMummification mentionsMagic/spells/witchcraft mentionsSo, if any of those, PLEASE give this episode a miss!

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more fun stories about music, including: the contested origins of an iconic symbol of heavy metal; the story of Prince's safe; which rock star paid a small fortune to take his own song off the air; a metal band that is named after a piece of armour; and how one of the most renowned and revered writers in the English language still influences music to this day.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:Death mentions, including cancer mentionsWitchcraft/Occult mentionsSafecracking mentionsArmour/Warfare mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

Oh, what a day, WHAT A LOVELY DAY!!! In this episode of The Raven's Grove, we take a closer look at some facts about perhaps the most iconic film franchise to come out of Australian cinema: the Mad Max franchise, including: how having a background in medicine influenced the action scenes; the reality behind a certain flamethrower guitar; and why the original Australian version had to be changed for American audiences.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:War mentionsApocalypse mentionsInjury/Body Harm mentionsMedical mentionsCar Crash mentionsAutopsy mentionsWarlord mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at three of the weirdest weapons and covert military projects in history: the Bat Bomb; Project Pigeon; and Operation "Acoustic Kitty".WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:War mentionsBattle mentionsDeath mentions, including Animal deathBomb mentionsFascism mentionsImperialism mentionsBody harm mentionsReconnaissance mentionsCommunism mentionsSoviet Union mentionsDrug mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more of the various differences between modern depictions of the Norse gods and goddesses and their mythological counterparts. We also take an in-depth look at the myths of the Aesir-Vanir War, and the myth of Ragnarok.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features MAJOR spoilers for the following pieces of Media:"Thor: The Dark World""Thor: Ragnarok""God of War" (2018)"God of War: Ragnarok" (2022)The "Magnus Chase" series of books by Rick RiordanThe TV Show "Vikings""Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice"The TV Show "The Almighty Johnsons"As well as the following Triggers:Death mentionsGore mentionsBody harm mentionsDecay mentionsCombat mentionsSnake mentionsSexuality mentionsWeapon mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this (expanded) episode, we take a look at the various differences between the versions of four of the Norse gods in modern media and their mythological counterparts: Odin; Thor; Loki; and Balder.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features MAJOR spoilers for the following works of media:​"Thor" (2011)​"The Avengers" (2012)​"Thor: The Dark World" (2013)​"Thor: Ragnarok" (2017)​"Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)​"Avengers: Endgame" (2019)​"Loki" (Series) (2021-2023)​"God of War" (2018), released for PS4​"God of War: Ragnarok" (2022), released for PS4 and PS5​The "Magnus Chase" book series by Rick Riordan​The book "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman, and the Amazon tv show based on the book (2017-2021)​"The Almighty Johnsons" tv show (2011-2013)As well as the following trigger warnings:​Body harm mentions​Self-Harm/Self-mutilation mentions​Combat mentions​Alcohol mentions​Torture mentions​Death mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this special 100th episode, we take a look at the differences between the versions of three major Mayan gods in the video game "Smite" and their respective mythology counterparts: Kukulcan, the Feathered Serpent; Chaac, the god of rain; and the Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Snake mentions Death mentions Blood & Gore mentions Human Sacrifice mentions Drowning mentions Body Trauma mentions Animal Death mentions Dismemberment mentions Bat mentions Demon mentions Decapitation mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at the origins, aesthetics, style, history, demise and cultural impact of Grunge music.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:Drug mentionsSexism mentionsSexual Assault mentionsDeath mentionsSuicide mentionsGun mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, please give this episode a miss.

In this episode, we take a look at the history of a cornerstone of modern military forces: the fighter plane. From WWI to the modern day, we talk about the evolution of the fighter plane. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: War mentions Battle mentions Death mentions Gun mentions Cannon mentions Bomb mentions Body harm mentions Reconnaissance mentions Fascism mentions Nazi mentions Communism mentions Soviet Union mentions Communist China mentions North Korea mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, please give this episode a miss.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the origins, production and various types of the world's most popular dark spirit: Whisky. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Alcohol mentions Crime mentions Smuggling mentions Firearms mentions Death mentions So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS. Finally, thank you all for all your support this year. Have a fantastic holiday season, and I'll talk to you all next year!

In this episode, we take a look at some more fun facts about music and musicians, such as: which guitarist has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times; which famous shock rocker is scared of balloon animals; why Metallica won an environmental awareness award; which power metal band is the only music group to be given a military commendation; and why two of the biggest hair metal bands of the 1980s nearly came to blows. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Racism mentions Insensitivity mentions; specifically, someone deliberately triggering someone else for a reaction Environmental destruction mentions War mentions War crimes mentions Death mentions Sexism mentions Threats of physical violence mentions Child abuse mentions as well as mild coarse language. So, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about Australian birds, such as: why keepers of Australia's largest bird of prey start their job in their teens or early twenties; just how intelligent are the notorious Australian Magpies; and how emus are both a valuable source of native food for Australians, and are also some amazing parents. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Predatory behaviour mentions Bodily trauma mentions Death mentions Autopsy/Necropsy mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this Halloween-themed episode, we take a look at some more horror-related facts, such as: which master of comedy used actual props from a 1931 horror classic in his movie; the possible origins of the giant spider trope in fantasy fiction; the link between a masterpiece of psychological horror cinema and one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet; the differences between the various adaptations of Sweeney Todd and the original source material; the connection between Disney and one of the scariest horror villains of the 2000s; and what nearly every adaptation of an iconic piece of horror literature gets wrong. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Supernatural/Horror mentions Crime mentions Grave Robbing mentions Mad Scientist mentions Spider/Arachnophobia mentions Serial Killer mentions Suicide mentions Sexual Assault mentions Weapon mentions Murder mentions Cannibalism mentions Ghost mentions So, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about the underwater world, including: which marine animals get high; how whales have influenced cosmetics; and the reality behind one of the most popular conspiracy theories about extinct animals. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Drug mentions, especially Cannabis mentions Predatory behaviour mentions Bodily trauma mentions Death mentions Anatomy mentions Sea Monster/Thalassophobia mentions So, if any of those are a trigger for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS!