
Exploring John Wyndham's "The Kraken Wakes" and Its Adaptations
02/10/25 • 20 min
What if a mysterious ocean invasion unfolded before your very eyes?
Join Fran from Melancholy Mentor and Evan from Mystery Mythos as we explore the spine-chilling themes of John Wyndham's "The Kraken Wakes."
This episode offers a deep dive into the unique narrative structure and the eerie portrayal of apocalyptic events through the lens of the fictional English Broadcasting Company. Featuring captivating performances by Tamsin Greig and a special cameo by Nicola Sturgeon.
This episode featuring a BBC Symphony Orchestra recording has captivated and polarized listeners, teaching us the power of artistic choices.
Send us an email to let us know your thoughts or if you have anything to add at ⏬⏬
[email protected]
You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
What if a mysterious ocean invasion unfolded before your very eyes?
Join Fran from Melancholy Mentor and Evan from Mystery Mythos as we explore the spine-chilling themes of John Wyndham's "The Kraken Wakes."
This episode offers a deep dive into the unique narrative structure and the eerie portrayal of apocalyptic events through the lens of the fictional English Broadcasting Company. Featuring captivating performances by Tamsin Greig and a special cameo by Nicola Sturgeon.
This episode featuring a BBC Symphony Orchestra recording has captivated and polarized listeners, teaching us the power of artistic choices.
Send us an email to let us know your thoughts or if you have anything to add at ⏬⏬
[email protected]
You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
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Melancholy Mentor Podcast - Exploring John Wyndham's "The Kraken Wakes" and Its Adaptations
Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to Melancholy Mentor , where classic literature meets the vibrant world of radio plays . I'm Fran and I'm joined by Evan from Mystery Mythos . Together , we're your guides on this creative journey .
FranDuring each episode , we'll dive into stories featured on the Melancholy Mentor channel , allowing fresh ideas to flourish , in
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