Michael here! I have no idea how to introduce this episode, honestly, because every time we say anything even remotely snarky about this episode's subject some piece of technology fails us: we had microphones go out in the middle of recording, our hosting provider ate the episode when it was supposed to go out, and even so small a thing as trying to add episode artwork caused me to lose the draft seconds before I would have clicked "publish." That said, I invite you to join us Charlie does a deep dive into the history and lore around Robert the Doll, star of stage and screen, and we discuss how such an item might come to hold powers beyond what one might expect.  (Please, universe, just let me click "publish" and be done with this episode already. Yeesh.) Upcoming Live Appearances: ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) HWA NC group reading at Moon Dog Meadery - Michael solo (August 13, 2024 - Durham, NC) Arcana Durham - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC) Links: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory (with live webcam!) No, I am not linking to the museum where they display Robert the Doll, I am tired of having every single step of editing and publishing this episode run into some sort of technical problem. Google it yourself IF YOU DARE Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com