(Bonus Episode) “DON’T SHOOT” by Robert Zacks, a Short Sci-Fi Story #WeirdDarkness
Digest
This podcast delves into the world of cryptids, starting with a lighthearted political campaign featuring Bigfoot and Mothman as candidates. The campaign promotes merchandise and encourages listeners to vote for the cryptid party, whose main promise is to stay hidden and mind their own business. The podcast then explores the human fascination with hidden objects and cryptids, drawing a parallel between the two. It introduces the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition" as a gift for cryptid enthusiasts, filled with original paintings featuring hidden Sasquatch. The final chapter tells a fictional story about a movie mogul, Mr. Amher, who uses a scientist's invention to create a 3D projection of himself as the Abominable Snowman. The story explores the greed and ruthlessness of the movie industry, culminating in Mr. Amher's accidental transportation to the Himalayas, where he becomes the Abominable Snowman.
Outlines
Cryptid Politics and Hidden Objects
This chapter introduces a humorous political campaign for Bigfoot and Mothman, the cryptid party candidates. It promotes their merchandise and encourages listeners to vote for them. It also explores the human fascination with hidden objects and cryptids, drawing a parallel between the two.
The Cryptid Party and "Your Bigfoot Expedition"
This chapter focuses on the cryptid party's main promise to stay hidden and mind their own business. It also introduces the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition" as a gift for cryptid enthusiasts, filled with original paintings featuring hidden Sasquatch.
The Abominable Snowman Movie Mogul
This chapter tells a fictional story about a movie mogul, Mr. Amher, who uses a scientist's invention to create a 3D projection of himself as the Abominable Snowman. The story explores the greed and ruthlessness of the movie industry, culminating in Mr. Amher's accidental transportation to the Himalayas, where he becomes the Abominable Snowman.
Keywords
Cryptids
Cryptids are creatures whose existence is unconfirmed by science but are often the subject of folklore and legend. Examples include Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti.
Bigfoot
Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large, hairy humanoid creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. It is often described as being 8-10 feet tall and covered in dark brown fur.
Mothman
Mothman is a cryptid described as a large, winged creature with glowing red eyes. It is said to have been sighted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the 1960s.
Abominable Snowman
The Abominable Snowman, also known as Yeti, is a cryptid said to inhabit the Himalayas. It is often described as a large, hairy ape-like creature.
3D Projection
A 3D projection is a visual representation of an object or scene that appears to have depth and solidity. It is created by projecting light onto a surface in a way that simulates the way our eyes perceive depth.
Matter Transmitter
A matter transmitter is a hypothetical device that could transport matter from one location to another. It is often depicted in science fiction as a way to instantly travel long distances.
Hidden Objects
Hidden objects are items that are concealed from view, often as part of a game or puzzle. They can be found in various forms, such as pictures, videos, or real-life environments.
Your Bigfoot Expedition
"Your Bigfoot Expedition" is a book filled with original paintings by Timothy Wayne Williams, each featuring a hidden Sasquatch.
Q&A
What is the cryptid party's main promise?
The cryptid party's main promise is to stay hidden and mind their own business.
What is the book "Your Bigfoot Expedition" about?
"Your Bigfoot Expedition" is a book filled with original paintings by Timothy Wayne Williams, each featuring a hidden Sasquatch.
What is the scientist's invention in the story?
The scientist's invention is a device that creates a 3D projection of an object or creature, which can be transmitted through space.
What happens to Mr. Amher at the end of the story?
Mr. Amher is accidentally transported to the Himalayas, where he becomes the Abominable Snowman.
Show Notes
IN THIS EPISODE: Don't Shoot, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Don’t Shoot” by Robert Zacks: https://amzn.to/3TYFQrQ
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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Originally aired: October 13, 2024
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