https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-claymore-and-slappy-show--5673286enTV ReviewsCopyright Animal Datahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9684825bbe8cdac95b650bcb4f928aa7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-claymore-and-slappy-show--5673286Tue, 26 May 2026 04:11:15 +0000Animal DataAnimal Dataslappybaghand@gmail.comTwo friends watch various media and talk. And talk. And talk.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooper-s-dreams-s02e06-twin-peaks--72162686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72162686Tue, 26 May 2026 04:08:26 +0000Animal DataSlappy's mic is turned up so loud every vibration makes a noise, but it's not like we're being paid for our amazing recording skills. This episode features faces like slapped asses, weeping whilst dancing, and the second chances we should never give...695090s,criticism,davidlynch,mediacriticism,rewatch,television,tv,tvcriticism,twinpeakstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-armed-man-s02e05-twin-peaks--69711383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69711383Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:06:56 +0000Animal DataEpisode five involves a meeting down by the river. Aspersions are cast about Lucy's competence. Agent Cooper shoots a gun sexily. 5144truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rest-in-pain-s02e04-twin-peaks--69269595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69269595Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:57:30 +0000Animal DataIn which Bobby and James attack! Also Albert. In the morgue. Fight at the morgue! Things are hidden in large capes. Somebody please dance with poor Leland.598790s,critique,mediacriticism,rewatch,television,tv,twinpeakstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zen-or-the-skill-to-catch-a-killer-s02e03-part-2-twin-peaks--68952801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68952801Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:16:43 +0000Animal DataMuch is made of an extra book. Agent Cooper introduces Albert to everyone, then dreams of a red room.3108media,mediacriticism,rewatch,television,tv,twinpeakstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zen-or-the-skill-to-catch-a-killer-s02e03part-1-twin-peaks--68947239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68947239Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:13:39 +0000Animal DataIn which Tibet is talked about, Blackie is romanced and the Horne brothers horn it up.4234criticism,mediacriticism,oldshows,rewatch,television,tv,twinpeakstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eratosthenes-the-original-beta-male--66561213
Some references:

Bagnell, Roger. 2002. “Alexandria: Library of Dreams.” Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 146 (4) : 348-362 https://www.jstor.org/stable/1558311

Carman, Christian Carlos & J. Evans. 2015. “The Two Earths of Eratosthenes.” Isis 106 (1) : 1-16 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/681034
 
Connors, Catherine. 2011. “Eratosthenes, Strabo and the Geographer's Gaze.” Pacific Coast Philology 46 (2) : 139-152. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41851022

Mark, Joshua. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Eratosthenes/ March 3, 2022
 
Posamentier, Alfred & C. Spreitzer. 2020. Math Makers. Prometheus Books. p. 39-43
 
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. “Arcesilaus.” https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/arcesilaus/#SkepMethDoct January 14, 2005.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66561213Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:11:52 +0000Animal DataIn a very special episode of the Claymore and Slappy show, Slappy (Jess Thursday) tells her friend Claymore about her favorite librarian, the famous Eratosthenes of the Library of Alexandria. He was sort of good at so much stuff his friends called him...
Some references:

Bagnell, Roger. 2002. “Alexandria: Library of Dreams.” Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 146 (4) : 348-362 https://www.jstor.org/stable/1558311

Carman, Christian Carlos & J. Evans. 2015. “The Two Earths of Eratosthenes.” Isis 106 (1) : 1-16 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/681034
 
Connors, Catherine. 2011. “Eratosthenes, Strabo and the Geographer's Gaze.” Pacific Coast Philology 46 (2) : 139-152. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41851022

Mark, Joshua. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Eratosthenes/ March 3, 2022
 
Posamentier, Alfred & C. Spreitzer. 2020. Math Makers. Prometheus Books. p. 39-43
 
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. “Arcesilaus.” https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/arcesilaus/#SkepMethDoct January 14, 2005.]]>2698ancienthistory,eratosthenes,history,librariansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traces-to-nowhere-s02e02-twin-peaks--60686313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60686313Sun, 14 Jul 2024 01:57:58 +0000Animal DataDue to a recording snafu there's a bit of echo on this episode but besides that we get to see Laura Palmer freak out, Pete try to get fish out of a percolator, and Agent Cooper hangs upsidedown. Much laughter is had at marriages going awry. 439290stv,rewatch,television,tv,twinpeakstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northwest-passage-s02-e01-twin-peaks--59993005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59993005Sun, 12 May 2024 20:16:33 +0000Animal DataIn our reboot of season 2 we watch the long-ass pilot of Twin Peaks. A dead girl is found and much is made of the Douglas Fir trees. Ashtrays are inspected as well as teenage diaries.545190s,rewatch,television,tv,twinpeakstrue21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-dreams-begin-responsibilities-s01e19--56523477Our friend Carli joins us having not seen any of the rest of the show.
Thanks for going on this listening journey with both of us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56523477Sun, 20 Aug 2023 01:22:21 +0000Animal DataThe season and series finale of My So Called Life leaves us wanting more. More characters whose full name is always stated. More tension between idiot teenagers and their idiot problems. Did Katimski ever really quit coffee? Did Graham find success as...Our friend Carli joins us having not seen any of the rest of the show.
Thanks for going on this listening journey with both of us!]]>654790s,90stv,mediacritique,mscl,mysocalledlife,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weekend-s01e18--56186726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56186726Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:26:56 +0000Animal DataIn which handcuffs are introduced. Patty doesn't hold her liquor very well. Neil dumps his new girlfriend.596290s,90stelevision,90stv,mscl,mysocalledlife,rewatch,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/betrayal-s01e17--53623857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53623857Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:17:05 +0000Animal DataAngela is betrayed and lashes out. Graham's partner is all over the place and sus af. Patty knows how Rayanne feels.504290s,90srewatch,90stv,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,rewatch,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resolutions-s01e16--53546109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53546109Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:23:39 +0000Animal DataNew Years is arbitrary and so are everyone's resolutions on the show. Phone books are explained as well as phone....houses. Boxes. Booths? Caffeine withdrawals are no joke.450590s,90stv,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,television,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-called-angels-s01e15--53173681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53173681Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:08:35 +0000Animal DataIn which folk-singer angels walk among us.328290s,90stv,critic,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,televisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-wagon-s01e14--52852304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852304Sun, 26 Feb 2023 02:20:38 +0000Animal DataRayanne hits a milestone but her friends are still wary of her progress. Jordan Catalano keeps obsessing over Tino who quit the band. Rickie is still the best character.504490s,90stelevision,90stv,mysocalledlife,television,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pressure-s01e13--52776210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52776210Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:26:11 +0000Animal DataIn which people are pressured to do things. And they don't do them. Bikes are borrowed indefinitely and cats are fed....cats that may or may not exist.5137false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-esteem-s01e12--52704819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52704819Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:16:39 +0000Animal DataBack from holidays for installment 12 in our day in the life of a 90s teen. This episode features Brian's epic meltdown. Angela and Jordan Catalano get frisky and the new English teacher gets on Rickie's last remaining nerve. We forgot to record an...534790s,90stv,mysocalledlife,teen,teendrama,television,tvtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-brian-s01e11--52215278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52215278Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:07:34 +0000Animal DataThe episode where we get to hear what's going on in Brian's head. And... some of it is not good. Rickie and Angela want to go to the dance that Rayanne mocks and Jordan Catalano doesn't know about. Mistakes are made.571590s,90stv,criticism,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,televisiontrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/other-peoples-mothers-daughterss01e10--52151383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52151383Sun, 11 Dec 2022 05:19:06 +0000Animal DataHeavy episode, still quite funny. Overbearing mothers, mothers that hide behind masks, mothers who are mothers of mothers. Claymore and Slappy reel at how Patty is so well adjusted.664390s,90stelevision,90stv,90stvrewatch,mediacriticism,rewatchtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-s01e09--52072908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52072908Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:15:02 +0000Animal DataInstallment nine is spoooooky and features ghosts and cash and prizes. Brian gets more training as a van guy and photographer and Danielle gets to be mopey and dramatic for halloween. Bangs is a CAT. A CAT.586990s,90smedia,90sshows,critic,criticism,media,televisiontrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strangers-in-the-house-s01-e08--51954154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51954154Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:05:21 +0000Animal DataIn this episode Slappy and Graham stare into the abyss of their own mortality. Patty is comforted by Camille whose husband is at death's door and Brian Krakow gets a hug. Claymore and Slappy wonder what loving your job is like.543190s,90stelevision,90stv,criticism,media,mediacriticism,televisiontrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-can-t-jordan-read-s01e07--51874041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51874041Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:32:55 +0000Animal DataJordan Catalano doesn't read good, but he kisses good I guess. Rayanne pages a guy multiple times and Bangs makes out with Biff some more. Claymore is skeptical about the versatility of Nilla Wafers and Slappy shares far too much information about her...663490s,90stelevision,90stv,media,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,televisiontrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-substitute-s01e06--51728363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51728363Sun, 30 Oct 2022 03:18:26 +0000Animal DataInstallment six of this rewatch of My So Called Life is the flaily, balls to the wall performance of a lifetime by The Substitute. Angela decides not to take his advice, and stays in school.3962media,mediacritic,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,tv,tvrewatchtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-zit-duh-duh-duuuh-s01e05--51657482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51657482Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:34:43 +0000Animal DataIn which Angela gets a zit and struggles with poor self-image, and Bangs (Sharon) is noticed school-wide for certain...attributes. Claymore and Slappy discuss the role appearance plays in the existential horror of women young and old.6242true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/father-figures-or-the-audacity-s01e04--51585976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51585976Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:38:29 +0000Animal DataThis week's installment pits Patty's father against all womankind as well as the IRS. Claymore and Slappy marvel at everyone ganging up on Graham. Angela tries to dig up some dirt on Graham but the man is a f**king saint.571690s,media,mediacriticism,mysocalledlife,tvtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guns-and-gossip-s01e03--51511109
*prices and participation may vary, void where prohibited, gun violence may persist amongst certain demographics, speak with your doctor if you experience light-headedness or a persistent need for more ammunition as these could be a sign of serious illness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51511109Sat, 08 Oct 2022 23:01:47 +0000Animal DataEpisode 3 of My So Called Life tackles gossip and guns being merely present in a school but no one is harmed. Then Claymore and Slappy solve gun violence* hooray! *prices and participation may vary, void where prohibited, gun violence may persist...
*prices and participation may vary, void where prohibited, gun violence may persist amongst certain demographics, speak with your doctor if you experience light-headedness or a persistent need for more ammunition as these could be a sign of serious illness]]>383190s,90sshows,mediaanalysis,mediacritics,mysocalledlifetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dancing-in-the-dark-s01e02--51439774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51439774Sat, 01 Oct 2022 22:33:25 +0000Animal DataThis episode of My So Called Life features ballroom dancing and haircuts, dead pigs hearts and fake IDs. Overt symbols of true love are literally broken on the floor and small animals are tortured for science. Tune in!4654true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-s01e01--51372802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51372802Sun, 25 Sep 2022 01:20:26 +0000Animal DataSeason 1 Episode 1 of the Show pits Claymore and Slappy against the Pilot of 90s teen drama My So Called Life in a no-holds-barred cage match!487490s,criticism,media,mysocalledlife,opinion,rewatch,tvtrue1full