184: The Shape of Water (Myth Movie Night)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You probably know that Guillermo del Toro was inspired by The Creature from the Black Lagoon, but do you know what inspired that? We’re here to discuss the origin of our favorite Gill-Men, the party where that would lead to the Creature, and a couple of other Fishmen that might have laid the groundwork. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Content Warning:</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode contains conversations about or mentions of gun violence, espionage, the Cold War, misogyny (in the workplace), racism, homophobia, enslavement, colonization, body mutilation, family member’s death, drowning, exorcism, interrogation, and HP Lovecraft. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Housekeeping</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Donation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: Please join us in donating to the National Bail Funds at</span> <a href= "http://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> http://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recommendation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: This week, Amanda recommends the podcast,</span> <a href= "https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/truthbetold"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Truth Be Told</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at</span> <a href= "http://spiritspodcast.com/books"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">spiritspodcast.com/books</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Multitude</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: Digital merch for all shows, including new Spirits posters and phone wallpapers, are available at</span> <a href="http://multitude.productions/merch"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">http://multitude.productions/merch</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"